Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 206 - 200: Black Police Know Best, Invitation, Akinashi

Chapter 206: Chapter 200: Black Police Know Best, Invitation, Akinashi

The three who died or emigrated abroad were ignored.

Pay close attention to the four still in the country.

Noda Hisashi, male, 32 years old, led a team to the scene two years ago as a police inspector, now a senior officer at the Police Headquarters, promoted not only by one rank but also transferred from mainly handling criminal cases to the more lucrative division that deals with business and political crimes.

Miyake Hiroshi, male, 28 years old, was a Patrol Captain two years ago, now a police inspector, and head of the fifth section of the homicide division at Police Headquarters under Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Musashi Ikuta, male, 30 years old, was a Patrol Captain two years ago, now a police inspector, holding the position of chief of corporate crime investigation at the Police Headquarters.

Jigong Liangmei, female, 27 years old, was a Patrol Captain two years ago, resigned a year and a half ago and with her husband opened a high-end restaurant in Ginza, which is doing very well.

Those who covered up the crime for Du Bian Meibu and fled the scene have all been promoted and are wealthy if they are still alive, securing a bright future.

Furthermore, the four have a good relationship and meet often.

"Senior Inspector, there’s another problem, if they have cleaned up all the evidence from the scene, then there’s nothing left to prove that Du Bian Meibu was the murderer."

Yoshikai Youzai spoke gravely.

"No," Aoyama Xiu Xin set down the documents he was holding, slightly shook his head, picked up a cigarette box from the desk, and pulled out a cigarette. Yoshikai Youzai took out a lighter, slightly bent over across the desk and lit it for him.

Aoyama Xiu Xin exhaled a stream of smoke, flicked the cigarette box towards Yoshikai Youzai indicating him to take one, and lightly tapped on the desk while speaking, "If they agreed to do this in the first place, it shows they not only have ambition but also the courage to act. Such people, to avoid being used and discarded, would definitely keep a backup plan."

If it were him, he would also secretly keep some evidence, both as a precaution and as a means to threaten Dubian Youli when there’s no way out.

Yoshikai Youzai paused as he lit the cigarette.

"The files mention that the four of them still meet often. From my experience, after pulling off something like this, either the group completely avoids mutual contact or they stick together and climb higher."

"However, Jigong Liangmei resigned, chose money over a promotion opportunity, and it happened six months after the incident, which suggests her struggles. She wanted to escape her life as a police officer, to flee from her crimes."

"There’s no need for her to keep in touch with the other three, but the reality is the opposite. So there might be something still existing between them that acts as a bond of contact. I think it might be the evidence of the murder by Du Bian Meibu they hid back then."

Aoyama Xiu Xin, having rich criminal experience as a corrupt cop, understood the psychology of some of his ilk very well and was able to make an appropriate analysis.

"Fantastic!" Yoshikai Youzai with a cigarette in his mouth showed a sudden realization, then looked admiringly at Aoyama Xiu Xin, "Senior Inspector, you really have the discerning eyes of Sun Wukong, seeing so much from these documents."

Aoyama Xiu Xin smiled but remained silent, thinking to himself that once Yoshikai commits enough bad deeds like him, he would be capable of the same.

"Senior Inspector, what should we do next? Please give your orders!" Yoshikai Youzai stood at attention and saluted.

Aoyama Xiu Xin picked out Jigong Liangmei’s file and said, "Start with her. In a group, women often represent the best breakthrough. Plus, having run a business for over a year, she might have lost the vigilance of a police officer. As for the specifics, have a think yourself but keep one thing in mind, don’t startle the snake."

Move in quietly, fire no shots, it’s best if the matter can be settled smoothly, if not, then give it up decisively.

"Understood!" Yoshikai Youzai was eager to start.

Aoyama Xiu Xin waved his hand to dismiss him.

Yoshikai Youzai turned to leave and opened the door just in time to see Nakamura Shinichi, bowed and said, "Senior Nakamura."

"Nakamura-kun," Nakamura Shinichi nodded slightly.

Yoshikai Youzai stepped aside, waited for Nakamura Shinichi to enter, then left, closing the door behind him.

"Senior Inspector, this is what you asked me to investigate. The cases where Takeda Fuji has, over the years, lent money at high interest rates and violently collected debts leading to victims’ family destruction. There are so many cases; this is just a portion. If it’s not enough, I’ll find more."

Nakamura Shinichi said as he placed a stack of files nearly half a meter high on Aoyama Xiu Xin’s desk.

Takeda Fuji was established for many decades. The earlier, the more violent their methods were, wreaking havoc on countless families, with numerous reports against them.

However, all were suppressed by Takeda Fuji through their connections.

Later, the complaints against Takeda Fuji gradually became less frequent, not because there were fewer victims but because victims knew that reporting was not only futile but would also lead to even more severe repercussions, so no one reported them anymore.

Nakamura Shinichi was able to gather so many cases in such a short time by looking up the complaints in the Police Headquarters’ archives against Takeda Fuji.

"Its sins are immense, too vast to record!" Aoyama Xiu Xin was filled with righteous indignation. Only he should be the creditor of the Japanese people. If Takeda Fuji stands in the way, they must be eliminated.

Nakamura Shinichi picked up the top file and handed it to Aoyama Xiu Xin, saying, "Senior Inspector, this is the most recent case of a family unable to repay debts to Takeda Fuji. The male head of the family, due to unemployment, could only survive on loans until their house was taken away by Takeda Fuji. His wife and daughter were sent to nightclubs to accompany drinkers and earn money to pay off debts by a Violent Gang supported by Takeda Fuji, and the daughter is still a minor."

"A minor?" Aoyama Xiu Xin initially brightened up at hearing this, then his expression turned fierce, and he told Nakamura Shinichi, "Take these materials and give them to Chief Editor Cangji Saihara Ichiro of the political department at Asahi News Agency. Have him base an article on these materials, embellish them himself, and write it to accuse Takeda Fuji of their criminal activities."

"Should we get Chief Editor Cangji to mobilize his contacts to have other media outlets report as well?" Nakamura Shinichi suggested.

He thought if they were going to do it, they should do it big.

Aoyama Xiu Xin shook his head, "We can only trust Cangji Saihara Ichiro; surely Takeda Fuji has people in other media. If they notify Takai Baoyu, it would be problematic. The influence and reach of the Asahi News Agency are enough. Once their report is out, other media outlets, not wanting to miss out on this wave, will naturally follow suit and ride the hype."

This was to catch Takai Baoyu completely off guard.

"Right! Senior Inspector, you are wise indeed. I was somewhat short-sighted," Nakamura Shinichi said, chagrined.

Aoyama Xiu Xin continued, "Use my name to get $100,000 from President Nozawa and give it to Cangji Saihara Ichiro. Make sure he carries this out well."

Although he had Cangji Saihara Ichiro tied to his ship by leveraging a hold over him, it was still necessary to offer benefits where due—both carrot and stick were the way to go.

"Hi!" Shinichi Nakamura bowed and then picked up the tall stack of files and turned to leave.

Aoyama Xiu Xin called Yanchuan Xianyou on the phone.

He spoke of planning to move against Takeda Fuji, the biggest roadblock for Nozawa Financial Corporation, relying on the Yanchuan Family to shield against the backers behind Takeda Fuji.

But could the Yanchuan Family withstand them?

Without a doubt, of course they could!

Yanchuan Shilang was not only the Chairman of the National Public Security Committee but also the Minister of Autonomy, with the latter being his main duty and the former a part-time role. Typically, the chairman’s position was held concurrently with a Cabinet Minister.

The Minister of Autonomy, namely, is responsible for overseeing all affairs related to the Prime Minister’s autonomous province, supervising local autonomy, formulating policies concerning local self-government and public elections, guiding local government execution, and handling liaison duties between central and local governments.

Their power and influence were immensely frightening.

This was why Nozawa Financial Corporation was under the primary control of Yanchuan Xianyou.

Officially and legally, Yehua Yiren might be the largest shareholder of Nozawa Financial Corporation, but the real revenue share and decision-making power lay with Yanchuan Xianyou.

It was precisely because of his presence that the Agricultural and Forestry Bank and three other banks dared to join, engaging in the practice of using national savings for loans to collect interest and earn margins.

Truthfully speaking, being a stooge for Mr. Yanchuan was considered a blessing for Mr. Aoyama.

"As long as what you do promotes the automatic loan machines, go ahead and do it," Yanchuan Xianyou said lightly after hearing Aoyama Xiu Xin’s report.

"Hi! With Brother Xianyou’s word, I am at ease now. I’ll leave you be then," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied.

"Wait, next month, the Crown Prince and Miss Yazi are hosting an engagement dinner, and I’ll get an invitation for you. You can bring a female companion."

"Well... Brother Xianyou, I appreciate your kindness, but I think it’s best if I don’t attend such an event," Aoyama Xiu Xin declined gracefully.

Despite his disdain for Heavenly Locust, even more for the son of Heavenly Locust, the current reality was that he was leagues behind them in status and didn’t have the qualifications to attend their engagement dinner.

"You would be attending as my friend," said Yanchuan Xianyou, then added, "This is also the Crown Prince’s wish. Miss Yazi agreeing so readily to his proposal is somewhat thanks to you."

"Ah?" Aoyama Xiu Xin expressed his surprise.

Yanchuan Xianyou explained, "You performed exceptionally during the last breakout incident; didn’t the prince publicly commend you? Coincidentally, Miss Yazi admired your bravery, and thanks to discussing you, the relationship between the Crown Prince and Miss Yazi rapidly progressed, leading to her agreeing to his proposal. Therefore, the prince is grateful to you."

Aoyama Xiu Xin never anticipated, he’d actually accelerated the process, leading the Crown Prince to secure the beauty far ahead of the scheduled end-of-year proposal.

As for inviting him to the event, rather than the Crown Prince feeling grateful to him, it seemed more like the Crown Prince knew his fiancée admired him and thus treated him as a toy to please her by making him appear at the engagement dinner.

"The prince’s honor fills me with humility, but I fear I’m not suited for such a formal occasion," Aoyama Xiu Xin delicately expressed his sentiment, genuinely unwilling to participate, preferring to play with actual toys than be one.

Most crucially, he didn’t find the Crown Princess Consort particularly beautiful; otherwise, he might have considered making the trip to behold her up close.

Beauty hounds are just that straightforward.

"The engagement ceremony takes place during the day, and you don’t qualify for that, but the evening is merely a private party hosted by the prince, not so formal after all," Yanchuan Xianyou consoled.

"Hi! If that’s the case, then thanks to the prince and Brother Xianyou for your kindness," Aoyama Xiu Xin replied, agreeing after repeated invitations.

The first two refusals could be put down as humility.

Refusing again would be outright disrespect.

............

At a little past eight in the evening.

Aoyama Xiu Xin appeared again at the Heaven Club.

He was invited by Tangong Huizi, guessing it was likely about the two South Korean kidnappers they had captured.

Pushing open the private room door, he saw Tangong Huizi in a glittering mermaid dress sitting on the sofa. Aoyama Xiu Xin got straight to the point, "President Tangong, where are they?"

"What people?" Tangong Huizi said, startled.

Aoyama Xiu Xin frowned, pausing at the doorway, "You called me here; isn’t it because those two South Korean kidnappers were captured?"

"Indeed, it’s about that matter," Tangong Huizi replied with a grave expression. "Currently, there are no extradition treaties between Japan and South Korea. We thought they’d flee to South Korea to lavish the large sums they made, but we’ve found no trace of them yet."

"Then call me when you find them," Aoyama Xiu Xin said displeasedly and turned to leave.

"Mr. Aoyama, since you’re already here, why hurry off? Can’t you patiently see the reparation gift I’ve prepared?" Tangong Huizi called out.

"I am Aoyama Xiu Xin, a man of integrity, not interested in such vulgarities," Aoyama Xiu Xin declared self-righteously.

Yet, when he pulled open the room door, he stood frozen in place.

Outside stood a woman, her beautiful hair elegantly held up, exposing an extremely beautiful visage, with delicate features and a pale, pitiful countenance that evoked an illness-like beauty. Wearing a white strapless gown, her modest chest subtly squeezed out a hint of fair cleavage. She was the epitome of cleanliness and purity.

"My name is Nakamori Akina. I am honored to meet you."

The woman bowed slightly, her gaze dim, and spoke.