Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 359 - 325: Two Official Seals, Arrest Operation

Chapter 359: Chapter 325: Two Official Seals, Arrest Operation

After the passion subsided, all that was left was a mess on the ground.

Gathering some strength, Hashimoto Meiji sat up on the tatami mats and leaned against Aoyama Xiu Xin from behind, embracing him, "10% ownership won’t satisfy you, will it?"

"Once an opening is created, I will devour East Field Construction Corporation to the last bite," Aoyama Xiu Xin declared, draining his glass of wine in one gulp, his smile ferocious.

A mere 10% share—he surely wouldn’t be satisfied with that.

He had to completely consume the Dongye family!

Dongye Gen believed him to be insatiably greedy, unaware that this was just the beginning—the truer greed awaited later.

Gathering the Dongyes were such bad people, cleaning them up could be seen as removing harm for the people, making him seem like the very embodiment of justice.

Hashimoto Meiji’s eyes were full of admiration, "I admire my master’s greed and even submit myself to it."

"Hahaha," laughed Aoyama Xiu Xin as he casually pulled her into his arms for a warm embrace.

Other people’s cars don’t need to be handled with care.

After all, he wouldn’t be the one paying for their maintenance.

East Field Construction Corporation was a public company.

Changing stock ownership wasn’t a simple matter.

But Dongye Gen himself was a forceful and stingy person, with absolute control over the company. Since it was a transfer from his own shares without affecting other shareholders’ interests, the process went relatively smoothly.

Yehua Yiren obtained 5% of East Field Construction Corporation’s shares under his own name. What Aoyama Xiu Xin wanted wasn’t 10% of East Field Construction Corporation, but 10% of Dongye Gen’s personal shares.

This meant facing only Dongye Gen instead of the entire Dongye Corporation, naturally making the takeover less difficult.

The other shareholders were also happy to see it happen, as none of them wanted Dongye Gen’s family to monopolize power and dictate everything.

After signing the share transfer agreement,

Dongye Yuusei was released in the middle of the night.

In response to the news of Dongye Yuusei being taken away, which had yet to cause an uproar, Dongye Gen hastily called a press conference to quash the scandal before it could affect future stock prices.

Since Dongye Yuusei was innocent, the murderer of Da He Tianhui naturally became Sakata Nobuo.

The next morning, Police Headquarters claimed that, after a thorough investigation, they believed their previous conclusions were premature. No signs of anyone else were found at Sakata Nobuo’s death scene; therefore, they ruled out the possibility of a third party and confirmed that it was a suicide!

This is what’s called the two-mouthed authority of officials—whatever they say goes.

If anyone couldn’t accept this outcome, then by all means, conduct your own investigation. If you find something different, the police will concede and restart the investigation. Otherwise, please keep your mouth shut.

Otherwise, a police officer will help you shut it.

Of course, although they have the two-mouthed authority, officials don’t only have two mouths. For example, Judge Hashimoto Meiji had three mouths, all of which had been used by Aoyama Xiu Xin.

And as for the death of Da He Tianhui, naturally it was the doing of Sakata Nobuo. Why else would he have committed suicide out of fear for his crime?

After all, he was already dead, and adding one more crime to his name wouldn’t really make a difference, right?

Although Sakata Nobuo was wrongly accused.

But the wrongly accused was just a "Jap," so Aoyama Xiu Xin felt no guilt—it was like his contribution to the resistance against Japan.

Yet there was one person who truly felt guilty.

It was Edogawa Renju.

He was well aware that he was Aoyama Xiu Xin’s accomplice. It was through his action of taking Dongye Yuusei away and pressuring the journalists that Dongye Gen bowed to Aoyama Xiu Xin, who then protected the real culprit, allowing Sakata Nobuo to take the fall.

Edogawa Renju felt remorseful for not seeking justice for the two innocent victims and instead letting a victim be tarnished with the name of a perpetrator.

All he could do was secretly vow to one day bring Aoyama Xiu Xin and the Dongye father and son to justice, to clear Sakata Nobuo’s name.

In the midst of this, the door to Aoyama Xiu Xin’s office opened, and Nakamura Shinichi walked out. Edogawa Renju quickly gathered his scattered thoughts and stood up straight.

"Go in, the Superintendent wants to see you," said Nakamura Shinichi, patting his shoulder.

"Yes, sir," nodded Edogawa Renju as he walked into the office and once again met the Superintendent, revered by the public as a righteous sleuth but in reality a corrupt official. He suppressed his rage and bowed deeply, "Superintendent."

"Good to see you again, Police Chief Edogawa. I almost missed out on a great officer. You did a splendid job this time," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with an appreciative look.

Lowering his head, Edogawa Renju replied, "I dare not take credit, Sir. It’s all due to the Superintendent’s achievements; I merely assisted a little."

"Hahaha," laughed Aoyama Xiu Xin, before his smile faded, and he continued, "Your actions have won my approval. Take a couple of days off and wait for your new assignment. The First Investigative Division of Police Headquarters welcomes you."

"Yes, sir! Thank you for your guidance, Superintendent! I will go through fire and water for you, spare nothing, and won’t let you down!" Edogawa Renju bowed deeply.

No matter what, although he had done something against his conscience, at least he had achieved his purpose.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, keeping me by your side will be the decision you regret most in your life.

I will become the nightmare you can never forget!

Aoyama Xiu Xin waved his hand dismissively, "Go."

"Yes, sir!" Edogawa Renju turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Aoyama Xiu Xin’s lips curled slightly upward. Look at this pitiful fellow.

Unaware that he was being manipulated.

After leaving the Police Headquarters building and getting into his car, Edogawa Renju quickly called Nakamura Tatsuyuki to share the good news.

"Minister Nakamura, I have successfully earned Aoyama Xiu Xin’s trust. I will be transferred to Police Headquarters soon," he said, reporting the good news but with a heavy tone.

"Yohei! Excellent! We’ve already taken a big step on the path to bringing down Nozawa Financial Corporation!" Nakamura Tatsuyuki’s fighting spirit was soaring, his tone laced with satisfaction, before he remembered that Edogawa Ren Shu was not in high spirits, "But you don’t seem very happy?"

"After all, I’ve abetted tyranny by helping to cover up the truth of a murder, wronging a deceased victim," Edogawa Ren Shu said somberly.

Nakamura Tatsuyuki sighed deeply, reassuring him earnestly, "Ren Shu-san, there is no need for such self-blame. Even without you, Aoyama Xiu Xin would have achieved his goals. By having you do it, at least you know the truth and can one day vindicate the victim and make Aoyama Xiu Xin pay for this."

"The future may hold more of these situations, so be prepared and you must get used to it. Everything is for the collapse of Nozawa Financial Corporation. Only by destroying the source can we decrease such occurrences."

"Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trifles. These words may sound unfeeling, but they’re right. Some temporary sacrifices are necessary on the path toward our goal."

He actually didn’t care at all about the grievances of Da He Tianhui and Sakata Nobuo; he only cared about how to bring down the corrupt officials and punish these parasites of the nation.

In his eyes, there was only the state, not its citizens.

"Hey! Thank you for your consolation. I’m not that fragile. After finally making such significant progress, I will certainly persist."

Edogawa Ren Shu let out a long breath.

"Then let’s keep working hard, striving together to make this country a better place!"

"Hey! Thank you for your trust, Mr. Nakamura."

...

Police Headquarters was always busy.

Everyone was working hard.

Asakura Yurong was, of course, no exception.

Nowadays, home computers were still not very common. Due to dial-up internet, every phone line that was used had to be registered under a real name. The Internet Security Department used technical means to find the identity information of the person who made the bomb for Yokoyama Jie.

Then, they used this identity to find the installation address he had provided when setting up his services through the relevant departments.

And they informed Chi Ben Xinzhang of this address.

Chi Ben Xinzhang personally led the team to arrest.

A member of the Internet Security Department accompanied them.

Muehe District, outside an old apartment building.

By the clothes hanging in the external corridor, Chi Ben Xinzhang confirmed the person hadn’t run away. He led his subordinates up the stairways from both sides, encircling the target apartment.

"Knock, knock, knock." A subordinate knocked on the door.

"Idiot! Who is it, what do you want?"

A voice of impatience came from inside.

"Checking the water pipes, may I trouble you to open the door?"

The knocking officer replied politely.

After scattered sounds, the door opened from the inside a few minutes later. As soon as a crack appeared, the people outside rushed in, pinning a scruffy young man to the ground.

"Don’t move! Your name is Zutada Yu, right?"

"Yes, it’s me, what are you doing? Who are you people! Let me go!" The messy young man showed a pained expression, struggling and shouting loudly.

"We are police. We suspect you’re involved in an explosion incident. Please cooperate with the investigation," Chi Ben Xinzhang showed his badge, and commanded, "Search the premises."

"Hi!"

Two officers restrained Zutada Yu, while several others began to search the not-so-large apartment.

The place was a simple two-bedroom, one-living room layout.

The search was completed quickly.

"Report: Found one computer. No materials or tools for bomb-making were discovered. There are signs of two people living here," an officer reported.

Zutada Yu’s face turned pale, trembling and claiming innocence, "Ah! Officer, I really don’t know how to make bombs. I have nothing to do with any explosion incident. I haven’t left the house for many days!"

He was one of Japan’s earliest hikikomori.

"Is the computer yours?" Chi Ben Xinzhang asked.

"Yes... yes." Zutada Yu nodded repeatedly.

A member of the Internet Security Department came out of the room with the computer and said, "Aka Hon Police Chief, the user of this computer has been in contact with Yokoyama Jie."

"What? What do you mean! Is Yokoyama Jie that guy who set off bombs on the street? How does that relate to me?" Zutada Yu panicked, followed by yelling, "I know it! Ah! It must be Oda Hikari, that bastard—he must have used my computer to do something bad! It’s him!"

He cried out, snot and tears mingling.

"Who is Oda Hikari?" Chi Ben Xinzhang gave him a disgusted look, thinking this guy didn’t seem to be the mastermind behind the bombing.

"He’s my tenant. After I became unemployed and had no source of income, I rented out the other room to make ends meet," Zutada Yu said tearfully, complaining non-stop like Xianglin’s wife, "I knew I shouldn’t just rent to strangers, and I trusted him too much. I often lent him my computer; he’s the one to blame!"

"Where did he go?" asked Chi Ben Xinzhang.

Zutada Yu said, "He’s not from Tokyo. He told me suddenly yesterday that he had emergency business back home and he must have fled. He didn’t even pack, just left in a hurry."

"Leave two people here to verify his story with the neighbors, the rest take him back for thorough interrogation," Chi Ben Xinzhang ordered, contemplating.

"Hi!"

Zutada Yu struggled, "I’m telling the truth, it really has nothing to do with me!"

His legs had gone weak; he couldn’t walk and was entirely supported by others dragging him out, his urine uncontrollably soaking his pants and dripping down his legs.

Everyone showed a look of disgust—this guy really was both disgusting and as cowardly as a mouse.

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