The Tokusatsu Era: Starting with Orphnoch

Chapter 209 Internal Reform

Subsequently, after a heated debate, and at Ma Tao's persistent and strong insistence, the higher-ups of the Special Affairs Bureau finally agreed to his request to be discharged from the hospital.

At the same time, it is noteworthy that Hong Tao will also lead his research group to separate from the research department and join hands with Ma Tao to form a brand-new research team.

This team will be separated from the Special Operations Bureau and placed under the direct jurisdiction and support of the capital.

Originally, when this decision was first proposed by Li Weimin, the director of the Capital Bureau, it was like a bombshell thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves and provoking strong opposition from many deputy directors below.

After all, if Hong Tao were allowed to break free from the unified command and control of the Special Operations Bureau, it would mean that the powerful armored squads he led would also break away from the organization.

This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to these deputy directors and the people behind them.

Losing control of these elite forces would be tantamount to weakening their power and political influence.

However, just as everyone was deadlocked, Grand Secretary Zheng, contrary to his usual practice, intervened in the internal affairs of the Special Affairs Bureau.

He brought with him a crucial document—an imperial edict personally signed by Emperor Zhu Shizhen of the Ming Dynasty.

Once jointly stamped by the cabinet and the emperor, this decree became like an imperial sword, possessing unparalleled authority and power.

When others saw this decree, although they were still unwilling, no one dared to openly obstruct the implementation of this decision.

The final outcome is set: the Delta Squad and the Ant Soldier Squad, directly under the Special Affairs Bureau, will leave their original departments with Hong Tao and go to a new department for reorganization!

With the successful conclusion of this large-scale and far-reaching internal reform, significant changes have also occurred in the special bureaus of various localities.

According to the latest adjustment plan, each local special task force will only retain a limited number of three to five Leo cavalry squads.

These elite troops have undergone rigorous selection and training, possessing outstanding combat capabilities and experience in handling various complex situations.

At the same time, the Special Affairs Bureau Headquarters, located in the capital, also underwent a series of changes.

Most notably, the Kaixa armor, which was originally considered a core strength, has now been officially put into storage and cannot be used unless absolutely necessary!

In addition, the Kick Hopper armor, which no one other than Qin Xiao, who is currently unconscious, has been recognized and mastered, will remain at the Special Affairs Bureau, waiting for the next wearer, or until Qin Xiao wakes up.

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Time flies by.

As the Special Affairs Bureau has been implementing sweeping reforms, incidents of violence by Oukes in various parts of the Ming Dynasty have become increasingly frequent.

Initially, the situation was relatively under control, and the Leo cavalry in various regions were able to effectively suppress the rampage of these Oxers thanks to their strength and teamwork.

However, as time quietly passed, a more serious problem gradually emerged.

As reports came in from various places, Hong Tao keenly noticed that these Oukes, who had originally fought independently, seemed to have suddenly acquired some kind of mysterious tacit understanding and began to carry out their actions in an organized and planned manner.

It's as if a mysterious, giant hand is controlling everything!

Even worse, reports from various sources indicate that newly emerging Orks have a certain probability of entering an extremely terrifying red-eye state.

Once they enter this state, their combat power will skyrocket like a rocket, and their ferocity will surpass that of before.

As a result, even the Leo cavalry, who had the initiative, began to struggle to cope, and casualties occurred one after another.

Harbin.

Inside a secret research institute hidden deep underground.

"Senior brother, how's the research on your water elemental armor going?"

“These days, Oxer has been appearing more and more frequently!” Hong Tao said anxiously, gulping down a large mouthful of water.

Then he quickly walked over to Ma Tao, who was engrossed in the experiment, and complained anxiously.

"Not only that, but those Orphnochs who have always kept their heads hidden and dared not show themselves easily are now taking the opportunity to stir up trouble and come out to disrupt the situation."

"Right now, with Zeng Qixia and Zhao Kai flying around all the time, they're really overwhelmed and can't keep up!"

"You didn't say that before. You were so sure you weren't in a hurry. How come you're more anxious than anyone else now?"

While gently rubbing his eyes, which were slightly tired from working for a long time, Ma Tao said to Hong Tao with a hint of teasing.

"And besides, aren't you being a little too anxious?"

"You know, there's a Tru Armor set outside helping us fight those Oukers."

At this point, Ma Tao paused slightly, as if remembering something, and then added.

"Besides, there are still Nava armors in the base that haven't been deployed yet. Logically speaking, the situation should be relatively optimistic."

"But the way you're talking makes it sound like the entire Ming Kingdom has been completely taken over by Oukeser!" Ma Tao couldn't help but chuckle as he finished speaking.

However, Hong Tao looked furious after hearing these words.

He suddenly slammed his hand on the table.

"Ugh! It's fine if you don't bring it up, but as soon as you do, my temper just skyrockets!"

Immediately afterwards, he poured out all his pent-up frustrations like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

"Let's talk about the summoner of the Tru Armor first. He's always acting mysteriously and hiding his true identity."

“I had kindly tried to recruit him, hoping he would join us in fighting against Oukser.”

"And what happened? Not only did they flatly reject my invitation, they wouldn't even leave a contact number or other way to communicate!"

Hong Tao became more and more agitated as he spoke. His face, which was already flushed red with anger, was now as red as a ripe apple, as if it were about to emit heat at any moment.

After pausing for a moment, he took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

"Let's talk about the summoner of the Nava Armor. At first, he was quite serious and responsible in carrying out his mission, and his performance was pretty good."

"But ever since he successfully eliminated a few Oukes, this guy has lost all sense of right and wrong and become arrogant!"

“These days, every time he goes on a mission, all he thinks about is how to take on multiple opponents by himself, completely disregarding teamwork and tactical coordination! This has led to several escapes by Ouke, and now I'm putting him in the training department for reform!”