Following the receipt of the pre-announcement, the Imperial Palace immediately notified the largest news agency in the Island Nation, arranging for live coverage of the event. The Emperor of the Island Nation wanted to use this opportunity to demonstrate the power of the Imperial Palace and restore the lost face from previous failures.
This increased the pressure on Matsumoto Kinzo, but knowing that this operation was taking place in the familiar Imperial Palace, he still felt some confidence.
Kaitō Kid was now a world-class sensation, and when the Island Nation News Agency received the notice, they immediately halted all other news coverage and headed to the Imperial Palace for live broadcasting.
With the involvement of the Island Nation News Agency, the excitement surrounding the event reached new heights.
"Bastard, Kaitō Kid's target really is the Imperial Palace!"
"So damn arrogant, he's gone too far!"
"Kaitō Kid has already sent the pre-announcement, how could this be fake?"
"Hahaha, the Island Nation still dares to let the news agency live-broadcast? Where's his courage? Doesn't he learn from England's experience?"
"Maybe he saw that both England and the Eagle Nation failed to catch Kaitō Kid, so now he wants to play the role of the spotlight!"
The Imperial Palace wanted to become a world-class sensation, and while it carried risks, the glory of capturing Kaitō Kid afterward made everything worthwhile.
Zhang Yang was also somewhat surprised when he saw the report from the Island Nation News Agency. England had tried to use a live broadcast to redeem itself, but the result had been humiliating. Now, the Imperial Palace was taking the same approach.
Zhang Yang had originally planned to devise a meticulous plan to infiltrate the Imperial Palace, but now it seemed unnecessary.
"The Island Nation News Agency doesn't have enough influence. It should be replaced with a report from Global Weekly!"
The Imperial Palace was absolutely the most secure place in the Island Nation, with layers of security at all times.
Now that Zhang Yang had sent out the pre-announcement, security would surely be heightened even further.
So, a flawless plan was necessary to enter the Imperial Palace.
Zhang Yang already had the perfect plan in mind.
Since the Imperial Palace wanted attention, he would grant their wish.
The Island Nation News Agency was nothing. Only Global Weekly would do. It had a much greater influence!
"They'll definitely accept a report from Global Weekly!"
Using his hacking skills, Zhang Yang forged an identity and added it to the homepage of Global Weekly.
This was his ticket to the Imperial Palace!
Then, Zhang Yang created a fake ID and spent a significant amount of money buying a camera from the street before heading out to the Imperial Palace.
The Island Nation News Agency used several drones to live-broadcast the event.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the Imperial Palace has received the pre-announcement from Kaitō Kid. He will appear at the Imperial Palace tonight!"
"The Emperor's first special agent, Director Matsumoto Kinzo, has arranged the security measures for the Imperial Palace. As you can see, multiple agents and guards are stationed throughout the Palace!"
Several drones filmed the situation inside the Imperial Palace, broadcasting it live to the news. The Palace was now thoroughly guarded, with checkpoints every three steps and a sentry every five.
"If all this security actually worked, Kaitō Kid would have been caught by now!"
"How ridiculous, England's Ed Gold Vault was impenetrable and it still failed. And now you're confidently broadcasting live with your layered security?"
"Oh my god! Is this really the Imperial Palace? It looks so shabby!"
"With so many people, it's really hard to handle. This is where their Emperor lives, it's like our Forbidden City!"
"This is definitely the most embarrassing time the Forbidden City has been 'blackened'!"
While the Forbidden City once housed the Emperor, the Imperial Palace in the Island Nation essentially served the same purpose for the Dragon Nation.
The Imperial Palace was more about simplicity, far from the grandeur of the Forbidden City.
On the live broadcast, Itō Chūji, leading a team of ninjas, entered the Imperial Palace. The reporters immediately became excited and started introducing.
"This time, the head of the Itō family, Itō Chūji, will also participate in the capture operation. He is currently the head of the Itō family!"
"The Itō family is the most powerful ninja family in our Island Nation. The Imperial Palace is well-prepared for this operation to capture Kaitō Kid!"
This live broadcast was the pinnacle of the Island Nation News Agency, with the number of viewers and comments reaching new heights!
"The Itō family will definitely catch Kaitō Kid. Itō Itsuki was supposed to be the most likely to become the next great ninja of the Itō family, it's such a pity!"
"This is hilarious, they still have the nerve to call themselves out. If you're not as skilled, you're just not as skilled. How can they blame Kaitō Kid?"
"Oh my god, Itō Itsuki was the one who barged into the mansion and didn't reveal his identity, which led to him getting shot. How is that Kaitō Kid's fault?"
"Please stop with the bashing. Don't you know if we'll catch Kaitō Kid? I just want to watch the live broadcast, what's wrong with that?"
"So Itō Itsuki was really that strong in the Itō family? But now he's been shot, and these ninjas are supposed to do the job?"
The live viewership for the Island Nation News Agency's broadcast continued to rise, so much so that they had to add servers to handle the traffic.
This was exactly the kind of effect the Imperial Palace wanted! The moment they caught Kaitō Kid would be the moment the Island Nation could hold their head high.
The Imperial Palace was on high alert, with layers of security, even members of the FBI team were astonished.
"God! With this level of security, will Kaitō Kid even show up?"
The FBI team had executed many special operations and sometimes had to break through intense security. However, the security level of the Imperial Palace was impressive even to them.
If they had to break into the current Imperial Palace, none of the FBI agents felt confident they would succeed.
The palace guards and agents were all armed, and even if they attempted a frontal assault, the FBI agents weren't sure they would win.
Evan, one of the team members, also expressed concern.
"The Imperial Palace must have some people hidden inside. If they're taking this level of caution, Kaitō Kid wouldn't dare come, or it would all be in vain!"
Around 3 p.m., Zhang Yang, dressed elegantly, arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Palace.
When four or five guards saw someone approaching, they immediately surrounded him and blocked his way.
"Sir, please stop!"
Zhang Yang paused and smiled politely at them.
"I'm a reporter from Global Weekly, here for a special report. I'm documenting the Imperial Palace's operation to capture Kaitō Kid!"
One of the guards, cautious, asked.
"Do you have an appointment?"
Zhang Yang had no appointment.
But he wasn't fazed at all, and calmly handed over his credentials.
"Our leaders sent me here. They've already coordinated with the Imperial Palace."
Global Weekly reported on world-class news, with a huge influence.
The guard took the credentials back, hesitating for a moment.
"Please wait. I need to ask for approval."
He walked a little farther away and used the walkie-talkie to call Matsumoto Kinzo.
"Director Matsumoto, a reporter from Global Weekly has arrived, saying they want to do a special report on our operation to catch Kaitō Kid. They've already coordinated with the Imperial Palace. Should we let him through?"