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Well, blame it on the East City Society, they've really gone ballistic, the whole city is striking except for the Downtown District! I think they want to reclaim all the recent heavy losses! Even a dozen auxiliary policemen got blown away! The NCPA surely can't swallow this affront, but they'll have to choke it down! Did you see the 'Whales' at the port?
Yes! Tokugawa's 'Whale Fleet' is back! I could count up to twelve 'Whale-type' light aircraft carriers by myself! The Tokugawa Clan claims it's to assist in salvaging the wreckage of Space City? Come on, you're putting all your family assets into salvaging Sky City, huh! On behalf of Sky City, I thank you, oh so much! Arigato!
Li Pan opened his eyes and found himself lying on an operating table, with the NCHK news broadcast still chattering away beside him.
