Charlie thought about asking Nanako to inform the Japanese government directly, but soon decided against it since it would leave a clear paper trail.

He didn't want Nanko to be exposed in case their enemies decided to track down the information.

After thinking long and hard, he told Vera, Ruby, and Penny, "Let's work on the Japanese research crew. Do something that would expose them to their government."

"Any specific ideas?" Vera asked.

Charlie nodded. "They have been mind-bent to hide wha