Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 464 - 407: Emergency Meeting! Settle All Police Matters Tonight

Chapter 464: Chapter 407: Emergency Meeting! Settle All Police Matters Tonight

On the evening of February 6, 1993, it should have been a relaxing, pleasant weekend for all off-duty Hokkaido Police, but at 8 p.m., dense gunfire echoed continuously throughout different districts of Sapporo.

Their holiday was shattered along with it.

Everyone received a notice for an emergency recall to their posts, to collect their equipment at their respective police stations and follow headquarters’ orders—either to support patrol officers exchanging fire with gunmen, or to set up roadblocks.

Meanwhile, senior officials simultaneously convened an emergency meeting.

In the brightly lit conference room, all the leadership from the Hokkaido Police Headquarters with the rank of Superintendent and above gathered around a table, the atmosphere heavy, oppressive, and somber.

Although they did not yet know the details, they had learned the reason for the meeting on their way there.

Deputy Chief Aoyama Xiu Xin of the Criminal Department naturally held a relatively front position among them.

Although he already clearly understood the situation with tonight’s continuous shootings across the districts, he now fittingly adopted a guise of grave concern.

"Everyone’s here. Mr. Oda, let’s discuss what we know so far," Fujimoto Takayoshi said in a chilling tone.

His complexion was as dark as the bottom of a pot, his suppressed anger like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

A series of serial dismemberments remain unsolved; a major stampede incident barely concealed, and now, dozens of gunfire exchanges erupted simultaneously at various locations—too big to cover up. By tomorrow morning, the entire nation would be in shock.

Fujimoto Takayoshi was unable to comprehend why, when Hokkaido had been untroubled, this year had started with doom, with one major case after another occurring.

Was Amaterasu trying to unsettle him for sitting too comfortably in his position in the past few years?

"Hi!" Director of Criminal Affairs Department Mr. Oda Take responded, standing up, holding the latest intelligence gathered, "Tonight, a total of 21 shooting incidents occurred across various districts in Sapporo. Including bystanders hit by stray bullets, a total of 45 people died, and 17 were hospitalized. Except for three groups of gunmen who were cornered by patrol officers, the rest escaped before the police arrived. In this gun fight, nearly a hundred firearms were used, including rifles and automatic weapons like submachine guns. The impact is extremely severe!"

"The targets of the gunmen were high-ranking executives of four Violent Gangs: the Miyazaki family, Yamaguchi Group, Tangben Group, and Matsuboto Association. We preliminarily conclude it’s gang vendetta, but the mastermind behind it remains unknown."

As his voice fell, he bowed and returned to his seat.

After hearing the data Mr. Oda Take had read out, everyone in the room took a sharp intake of breath, using hundreds of guns, what did that imply? Even the largest shootout before the Violent Gang Countermeasure Law had not been this outrageous.

"Thump, thump, thump!" Fujimoto Takayoshi, with a gloomy face, knocked on the table, calling everyone’s attention, and said through clenched teeth, "Without a doubt, this is a provocation to our police! A trampling on the law! Not only will this severely affect the image of our Hokkaido Police, but it will also impact the image of the city of Sapporo!"

"In the past few years, our crime rate in Hokkaido has been lower than all other prefectures nationwide, renowned for its safety, peace, and beautiful scenery. Tonight’s events are like a loud slap in the face! How will the citizens view us? How will the higher-ups view us? Our years of hard work are ruined in an instant!"

The reason for his fierce anger included another factor.

The Tangben Group, Yamaguchi Group, Matsuboto Association, and the Miyazaki family had been groups he acknowledged as capable of thriving in Hokkaido. Over the years, benefiting mutually had created a favorable ecological environment.

But now, someone had broken his rule, killed his dogs! This was a challenge to his authority.

"This case is the responsibility of the Criminal Department; all other departments must fully cooperate. Find the mastermind behind this, arrest the instigators and all those involved in the shootings. Furthermore, the heavy losses to the high-tier of the four major Violent Gangs mean that Hokkaido’s underworld will momentarily spiral out of control, which will inevitably impact public order. All police stations and outposts need to intensify patrols and vigorously prevent all criminal activities."

Fujimoto Takayoshi issued several commands in quick succession.

"Hi!" Everyone stood up in unison and responded.

"Thump, thump, thump!" Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Fujimoto Takayoshi, impatiently, said, "Enter."

"Chief," the next moment his secretary, Haruno Takayoshi, entered, bowed to the others as a greeting, and then reported to Fujimoto Takayoshi, "The three groups of gunmen who were cornered resisted desperately and were inevitably all killed. The commanders at the three sites reported simultaneously that the gunmen were extremely agitated, and some drugs were found on their bodies. It’s suspected they were drug users who had all taken drugs before the operation."

To avoid his subordinates’ squad of drug-addicts hesitating in battle, Miyazaki Yu had them all get high before setting off, which meant many were not in their right minds, failing to withdraw immediately after killing, and thus were cornered by the arriving patrol officers.

Others, while retreating, shot indiscriminately at passersby, and even jumped from vehicles to commit suicide, which was why the death toll was so high.

"Idiot! Is the mastermind behind this crazy, to let a group of drug users, after taking drugs, carry out an assassination mission with guns!" A minister, incredulous and wide-eyed, exclaimed—a veteran of the police, he had seen much, but this was a first.

Mr. Oda Take calmly said, "This was to prevent them from getting cold feet or surrendering to the police."

After taking drugs, people are in a highly excited state, where all emotions, including fear, are diminished. They wouldn’t care if the police arrived, or even if it were Amaterasu herself; they would still dare to shoot.

Haruno Takayoshi added, "The drugs found on the gunmen are the recently popular No. 23 in Sapporo, which our department has been investigating the source of."

"It’s evident, the mastermind behind this is the manufacturer of No. 23!" Aoyama Xiu Xin interjected timely, scanning the room and said solemnly, "They aim to swallow the entire drug market in Hokkaido, so they struck first against the four major Violent Gangs that stood in their way."

"Deputy Chief Aoyama, didn’t I assign this case to you? What have you uncovered so far?" Seeing his analysis, Mr. Oda Take asked seamlessly.

Nozaki Cangjian had already successfully infiltrated, and Miyazaki Yu was doomed, thus Aoyama Xiu Xin nonchalantly replied, "After thorough investigation, I’ve identified a bar owner named Miyazaki Yu as a major suspect, but currently, there is no conclusive evidence."

Fujimoto Shizue, the detective assigned by Aoyama Xiu Xin to handle this case, looked puzzled—how did the Deputy Chief know more than she did? She hadn’t even found that out! This wasn’t in her report!

He couldn’t help but lower his head in shame.

As the person in charge of the case, his investigation had not progressed further than his bosses had on their own, which was embarrassing.

"Put him under surveillance and don’t let him leave Sapporo. Solidify the evidence as soon as possible," Fujimoto Takayoshi said after hearing that Aoyama Xiu Xin had identified a suspect. His face softened slightly—it was the best news he had heard all evening.

Aoyama Xiu Xin responded respectfully, "Yes, sir!"

At that moment, the sound of knocking echoed again and an officer reported, "Director, the reporters have arrived."

"Let’s adjourn," Fujimoto Takayoshi said with a wave of his hand, his expression stern as he left to inform the public about the "real situation" through the reporters that evening.

He couldn’t afford to let rumors fester and spread.

"Yes, sir!"

Everyone bowed their heads and didn’t look up until they could no longer hear the sound of footsteps. Then they each left to attend to their own duties.

Tonight was not a night for sleep.

Jing Shang was just an ordinary chemistry teacher, living in a small house, with an even smaller study. Once he placed two bookshelves and a desk, there was barely enough room for a chair, but now this cramped space seemed even more oppressive with two people in it.

"Now, with police everywhere, the night sky almost turning red and blue, are we making too much noise?" Miyazaki Yu asked nervously, looking at Jing Shang who was leisurely sipping tea opposite him.

Before the operation, he had been exhilarated from a recent high, feeling like he could command thousands of troops.

Now that the high had worn off, he was starting to panic.

Afraid that things might spiral out of their control.

Jing Shang remained calm, he set down his teacup and wiped his mouth, "The police are just putting on a show for the citizens. As long as we negotiate with them and give them some people as scapegoats afterward, everything will calm down again."

"But who do we talk to? Do we go directly to Fujimoto Takayoshi?" Miyazaki Yu was wary of walking into a trap, afraid that if they went, they might not come back.

Jing Shang shook his head, "Of course not, Fujimoto Takayoshi is the main law enforcement officer in Hokkaido. He has to bear the primary responsibility for tonight’s events, and the ones we’ve taken down were his dogs. He’s furious right now, and definitely holds a grudge against us."

"If not him, then who?" Miyazaki Yu, knowing his own intellectual limits, was never ashamed to ask.

"Teaching your son in class is one thing, but having to teach you after class too" Jing Shang shook his head, making Miyazaki Yu’s face turn red. He then stood up, opened the window, and looking at the speeding police cars outside, said lightly, "We approach everyone else but him!"

"Huh?" Miyazaki Yu was confused; when running his bar, he only had to bribe the local police chief.

Jing Shang turned and said, "What we’ve done tonight hurts Fujimoto Takayoshi the most, but it’s not the same for his bureaucrats underneath him. It’s easier to buy them off now than it is to buy off Fujimoto Takayoshi. Once we have his subordinates, even if Fujimoto Takayoshi is reluctant, he will have to accept our tribute and cooperate with us."

"So, Mr. Miyazaki, as the head of the Miyazaki family, I ask you to visit the heads and deputy heads of all departments at the police headquarters tonight with generous gifts. If they agree, leave the money; if they don’t, leave bullets. Our madness tonight should make them think twice about the consequences of refusal."

As a chemistry teacher, he had never advanced in his career because he disliked flattery and bribing officials, but his disdain for bureaucrats stemmed from seeing through them—knowing they were all just manipulative, greedy, and cowardly dogs.

Between money and bullets, they would choose money.

As for justice? That wasn’t an option.

His analysis was correct, but not completely.

"Teacher Jing Shang, collaborating with you is the best decision I’ve made," hearing Jing Shang’s thorough analysis clearing the way forward, Miyazaki Yu stated earnestly.

Though Jing Shang initially said he was only responsible for production and not the other chaotic aspects, the gang had developed along the lines he had planned to date.

Miyazaki Yu was merely the figure executing these plans.

Jing Shang said nothing, removing his glasses and wiping the lenses, "I’m worried about another matter."

"What’s the matter?" Miyazaki Yu asked curiously.

Jing Shang sighed and pointed to his cramped, rundown study, "In the eyes of my family and colleagues, I’m still just a disgruntled chemistry teacher. So even though I have a lot of money now, I don’t have a proper justification to spend it, and my initial intention to improve my family’s living conditions is still unfulfilled."

"Mr. Miyazaki, this is a severe issue. We need to find a way to launder money, of course, but all this has to be done after we deal with the police."

Dealing drugs is troublesome, even though it earns more than teaching, it involves more worries too.

Luckily, it also pays more than teaching.

"Yes, sir!" Miyazaki Yu responded eagerly, turning to leave, "I’ll deal with them right now."

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