The real landing point of the US military was in Sendai, not the Kanto region as predicted many times before.

When the news reached the Tokyo base camp, Hirohito panicked and appeared at a loss.

He was like a child without mobility, looking helplessly and pitifully at the commander of the First General Army, Marshal Sugiyama.

Intelligence shows that the US military has prepared at least 1 million troops for Operation Downfall.

If these 1 million troops were allowed to land on Sendai, the entire northern part of the empire would fall.

When the time comes, the Central Xia and Allied forces will attack the Kanto region from the north and the south, and the Japanese Empire will fall.

Doihara Kenji, Suzuki Kantaro and others also showed panic.

Japan concentrated all its elites in the Kanto region, but the Americans did not land from here.

It was too late to temporarily mobilize troops from the Kanto region to support Sendai. There was no power to prevent the Allied forces from landing, and the Empire of Japan faced the most critical situation.

Everyone is looking at Marshal Sugiyama, commander of the First General Army.

Juichi Terauchi, Kenkichi Ueda, Neji Okamura and others were either killed in battle or captured. Marshal Sugiyama's prestige in the army was unmatched.

Feeling the gazes of the emperor and everyone coming towards him, Sugiyama Yuan felt a bitterness in his heart.

Everyone regards themselves as the savior, but in the current situation, what can they do?

He did not dare to show a trace of despair and powerlessness, for fear that Emperor Hirohito would declare unconditional surrender.

Sugiyama Gen looked at the map of Japan and thought for a long time.

During this process, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sudo Einosuke reported that the Allied forces had begun to formally seize the beach and land under the cover of powerful sea and air firepower.

General Fujie Keisuke of the Eleventh Front requested reinforcements.

Sugiyama Yuan's brain was spinning rapidly. Under the expectant gaze of everyone, he finally spoke:

"Order the kamikaze forces in the north to attack with all their strength, cause trouble for the Allied landing forces, and buy as much time as possible!"

"Order the 201st Division, 202nd Division, 203rd Division, 204th Division, 205th Division, and 206th Division stationed in the Utsunomiya area to quickly move north to build a defense line at the junction of Fukushima and Sendai to block the enemy's southward movement!

"

"In addition, the Chariot Division will take the lead and provide the Eleventh Army with the support it can!"

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Einosuke Suto quickly recorded the order.

After recording the order, he frowned involuntarily, and after a moment of hesitation, he spoke:

"Your Excellency, Marshal, it is almost noon, and the Allied and Zhongxia reconnaissance planes are very rampant."

"A large-scale troop movement northward is likely to be discovered by their reconnaissance planes."

After the whereabouts are exposed, China and the Allies will definitely send large bombers to attack the ground troops.

Lieutenant General Einosuke Sudo was worried that the troops would suffer heavy casualties before they reached their scheduled combat positions.

Everyone understood the meaning of his words and all looked at Sugiyama Yuan.

Sugiyama Yuan felt a pain in his head and said:

"We can only order the aviation force to provide air protection!"

His tone was a little low.

"Hiyi!"

Sudō Einosuke said no more, bowed and went to convey the order.

The empire's aviation force is getting weaker day by day. Sending planes to cover the ground troops at this time will make things worse. Those planes prepared for the decisive battle in Kanto are likely to die early.

But there is no better way. We can only tear down the east wall to repair the west wall and take it one step at a time.

..

Mutsu Bay, the hiding place of the Yamato.

"Bang bang bang..."

Someone suddenly knocked on the door of the rest cabin of the Combined Fleet Commander, Deputy Toyoda, with a rough movement and rapid knocking.

The corner of Toyoda's deputy officer's mouth twitched,

"Come in!"

Navy Admiral Nan Yunzhong rushed in angrily, without saluting his superior, and asked rudely:

"Your Excellency, Commander, the US military has landed in Sentai!"

"No one knows that the Yamato is in Mutsu Bay. This is a good opportunity for us to make a sneak attack. Please give the order to attack!"

Toyota's deputy military officer showed an unhurried look, raised his hand to calm Nagumo Tadashi, and asked:

"Did Zhongxia and Allied reconnaissance planes show up today?"

Nagumo Chuichi didn't know why, so he answered honestly:

"It appeared twice, what happened?"

"The most important thing now is not to care about the enemy's reconnaissance planes, but to take the initiative to launch a sneak attack, Your Excellency, Commander!"

Many naval officers in the corridor heard the conversation between the two, and the expressions on their faces changed.

Toyota's deputy general said softly:

"Once we leave Mutsu Bay, we will be discovered by the enemy's reconnaissance planes, and we will never be able to make a sneak attack on Sentai."

"Stop thinking about taking the initiative and wait for the opportunity."

Nagumo Chuichi was obviously startled. He did not expect that Toyota's deputy military officer would give up such an excellent opportunity.

It took a long time before I stuttered and said:

"Your Excellency, Commander, the Allied forces have landed and the empire has reached its most critical moment. We must not wait any longer."

Nagumo Chuichi wanted to take the initiative and sink the American super aircraft carrier.

Toyoda's deputy commander kept persuading him, but he was unwilling to take risks with the Yamato.

The eavesdropping naval officers and soldiers in the corridor had different expressions. Some felt that the commander was right, and thought that Nagumo Chuichi was too underestimating the enemy and rushing in.

Others advocate taking the initiative and devoting their lives to serving the emperor.

Neither Toyoda Sotobu nor Nagumo Chuichi could convince the other.

After a red-faced argument, Toyota's deputy sighed and said:

"You are so persistent. Well, you are allowed to take away five warships in the fleet. Go ahead."

The implication is that no one can touch the Yamato.

What Nagumo Chuichi wanted was the Yamato. He stared and asked:

"I think the base camp will definitely order the fleet to take the initiative, Commander."

Toyota's deputy officer snorted coldly and slapped a telegram on the table.

"Headquarters lets the commander of the combined fleet make his own decision!"

"General Nanyun Chuda, have you forgotten that I am your commander?"

When he finally said this, his voice was cold.

The hierarchical system in the Japanese army is very strict, and Nagumo Chuichi's behavior was very rude, even to the point of disobeying his superior.

After hearing this reminder, Nagumo Chuichi's momentum weakened a little, and he said in a dull voice:

"But this is a great opportunity!"

Without Yamato, he would definitely not choose to take the initiative.

The deputy general manager of Toyota said sincerely:

"Yamato is the last glory of the Imperial Navy!"

..

Hiroshima, Japanese Second General Army Headquarters.

Itagaki Seishiro also received the news of the U.S. military landing from Sentai. His expression was extremely solemn, and he stared at the Japanese map for a long time without saying a word.

Lieutenant General Okazaki Seisaburo, the chief of staff, did not dare to disturb him and stayed with him with a grimace.

The main force of Inada Masazumi's Sixteenth Front Army was trapped on Kyushu Island. The Central Xia army landed from the north and south directions of Kyushu Island. With strong sea and air fire support, it had actually completely surrounded the Tenth Front Army on Kyushu Island.

The main force of the Sixth Front Army.

The U.S. military landing from Sendai will not threaten the Kanto region for the time being. Itagaki Seishiro can transfer part of the main force of the 15th Front stationed in the Osaka area to the west side of Honshu Island.

However, Itagaki Seishiro's troops were still seriously insufficient and lacked heavy weapons.

He wanted the Sixteenth Front to withdraw from Kyushu Island, but Zhongxia controlled the passage between Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki.

If the 16th Front is allowed to withdraw to Shikoku Island, maritime transportation will be another big problem.

Itagaki Seishiro's brows frowned deeply.
To be continued...