Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 325 - 299: The Strong Big Brother and the Mastermind Emerges_2

Chapter 325: Chapter 299: The Strong Big Brother and the Mastermind Emerges_2

"Bang! Bang! Bang bang bang!"

Yamakawa Ikue once again contacted Yamakawa Ichiro to report a change in the situation, Yamakawa Ichiro then reported to Aoyama Xiu Xin, who sought out Aoyama Sosuke.

Aoyama Sosuke directly called the Police Headquarters Chief in Saitama Prefecture, requesting assistance.

Having the police help a violent gang—

the idea sounded preposterous.

But even more preposterous was that the Chief complied.

Soon, all the police stations in Saitama Prefecture received an order from headquarters: comrades from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department who were in Saitama Prefecture to carry out an arrest had encountered heavy gun-wielding thugs; support was to be dispatched immediately.

"Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo!"

The city was filled with the sound of sirens and the flashing of police lights.

The group of gunmen who ambushed Yamakawa Ikue retreated at the first chance they got, but as all the city’s police were mobilized, there was simply no escape, and shootouts kept breaking out along the way.

"Idiot! Why are these damn cops only chasing us? Have they gone mad?" Inside a white Volkswagen speeding away, the gunman driving glanced in the rearview mirror and saw more and more police cars, starting to panic.

"Woo-woo-woo-woo-woo-woo!"

"The vehicle ahead, listen, stop immediately, put down your weapons, and surrender; you have nowhere left to run!"

"Bang! Bang bang! Bang bang bang!"

The gunshots rang incessantly, like firecrackers, and the bullets hitting the car created a series of clanging sounds as sparks flew.

The white Volkswagen sped on, plowing through various stalls along the way, but as it crossed an intersection, its tires were blown out by spikes the police had laid out in advance. The car spun out of control and flipped onto its side after hitting a curb.

Police cars zoomed in from all directions, and by the time the gunmen in the car regained consciousness and crawled out, they found themselves facing dozens of cops with guns pointed at them.

All they could do was instinctively raise their hands in surrender.

In the end, the group of gunmen was completely wiped out.

Either shot dead on the spot or captured alive.

As for the so-called colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Department, Yamakawa Ikue and others, along with Ishii Shou, left Saitama Prefecture overnight.

This operation let them fully experience the feeling of having someone powerful covering for them—even kidnapping had police assistance.

What was the true nature of what had happened, and what would the report from the Saitama Prefecture Police Headquarters say— who would know?

At least for tonight, they had captured a group of gun-wielding murderers, making a significant contribution.

Aoyama Xiu Xin also experienced for the first time how much influence his elder brother had in Saitama Prefecture; he realized that perhaps Aoyama Sosuke was not as useless as he seemed and that, given enough resources and opportunities, he could be quite capable.

.........

At eleven o’clock at night, the dark had deepened.

Ishii Shou was escorted personally by Yamakawa Ikue to the slaughterhouse; all along the way, the pungent smell of blood and faint stench made Ishii Shou nauseous and fearful.

He was pushed into a kitchen, where at last the disgusting odors dissipated. Behind the stove, Aoyama Xiu Xin in a white shirt with sleeves rolled up was absorbed in precisely slicing a piece of tuna.

Beside him was an unfinished sashimi platter, with salmon, king crab, and sweet shrimp, among others.

"For you, I’ve not even had my dinner tonight."

Aoyama Xiu Xin did not lift his head as he spoke.

Ishii Shou felt an inexplicable pressure and a gradually spreading fear, pursed his lips, and did not reply.

"Who is your boss? You only have one chance to answer. Outside is the slaughterhouse. If your answer doesn’t satisfy me, you’ll be thrown into the machine."

Aoyama Xiu Xin looked up, speared a piece of fatty tuna with his knife, and fed it into his mouth, chewing slowly and savoring it with a satisfied expression on his face.

Ishii Shou, having hidden as soon as he discovered Jingchuan Qingsong and others had lost contact, obviously feared death. Threats of death would work on such a person.

"Director Ogura Shuji of Changxin Bank," Ishii Shou finally chose to answer truthfully.

"Continue." Aoyama Xiu Xin put down the knife, picked up a napkin to wipe his hands, and then picked up chopsticks to start enjoying the sashimi platter he had prepared himself.

"Changxin Bank’s financial performance hasn’t been ideal in recent years, with many investment failures and non-performing assets becoming extremely serious. Lending is one of the few projects still generating steady profits. As the economy continues to decline, the profits from lending have kept increasing. This not only sustains the bank’s operations to avoid collapse and investigation by the Banking Bureau, but it is also Director Ogura’s source of income."

"But Nozawa Financial Corporation’s introduction of the automatic loan machine disrupted this situation. Changxin Bank’s share of loan business shrunk rapidly. And the report on Murakami Hiroaki’s death allowed Director Ogura to see an opportunity to crush Nozawa Finance."

Changxin Bank has always been one of the biggest long-term credit banks in Japan. It seems to be the case even now, but in reality, it’s almost just a shell. According to the original history, it would go bankrupt in a few more years.

"Did Ogura Shuji arrange for someone to kill Beiyuan Yangtao?" asked Aoyama Xiu Xin while he continued to eat.

"Director Ogura hired an underground boxer named Tanaka Moyu to kill Beiyuan Yangtao. However, from the police investigation, it appears that Beiyuan Yangtao was killed by Qingshui Yong. It seems that Tanaka Moyu did not act that night but claimed the credit for Beiyuan Yangtao’s death to collect the reward," Ishii Shou stated his speculation.

Aoyama Xiu Xin was startled, then suddenly realized the truth.

Ogura Shuji didn’t know that Honda car had been compromised. The reason he killed Tanaka Moyu wasn’t to silence him but as retribution for his deceit.

That’s why he only killed the man but didn’t destroy the car, and Imperial Guard Shinichi even took it for himself.

Before the police released the information, he never knew about Qingshui Yong, which explains why he didn’t kill Qingshui Yong and make the police investigation more difficult.

Nozawa Finance could recover from the crisis so quickly, partly thanks to Tanaka Moyu hiding the truth about Beiyuan Yangtao’s death, claiming false credit, and creating an information discrepancy for Ogura Shuji.

"Now tell me what else you’re good for. If not, it’s time for you to hit the road," Aoyama Xiu Xin said to Ishii Shou indifferently.

"There is! Of course, there is!" Ishii Shou, with a strong will to survive, blurted out: "I’ve done quite a few things for Ogura Shuji. I know many of his secrets! I understand him, and I can help you bring him down!"

"Then, are you willing to testify against him in court?" Aoyama Xiu Xin leaned on the table and asked lightly.

Ishii Shou stumbled over his words: "I..."

He had handled many shady dealings for Ogura Shuji and was complicit in his crimes. If he testified against Ogura in court, he would be punished as well.

"I’m willing! I am willing to testify against him!"

But after only a moment of hesitation, he agreed.

Because if he agreed, as a tainted witness with a chance to gain merit, he could be released after serving just a few years in prison.

If he didn’t agree, it would mean death.

As soon as he finished speaking, he added, "Ogura Shuji probably already knows I’m in your hands by now and must be preparing to flee."

"He won’t get away," said Aoyama Xiu Xin as he simultaneously picked up the cordless phone to call Eguchi Nobumasa, the new Deputy Director of the Second Investigative Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, to arrange an arrest.