Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 474 - 414: The Body is Discovered, Jing Shang from Behind the Scenes to the Forefront (Vote for Monthly Tickets!)

Chapter 474: Chapter 414: The Body is Discovered, Jing Shang from Behind the Scenes to the Forefront (Vote for Monthly Tickets!)

By noon that day, Jing Shang discovered that he was unable to reach Miyazaki Yu and immediately suspected he had either fallen victim to retaliation from the four major Violent Gangs, or had been secretly apprehended by the police. He was in a panic.

Neither possibility was good news for him. If Miyazaki Yu had been killed in retaliation by the Violent Gangs, Jing Shang might be forced to step out from behind the scenes; otherwise, the business that had just started to look up would almost certainly come to a halt.

If Miyazaki Yu had been caught by the police, on the other hand, Jing Shang feared that he wouldn’t withstand the violent interrogations and would betray himself.

After all, Miyazaki Yu was a dope fiend—once he got a craving, all the police needed to do was tempt him with a little product, and he’d spill everything, even what underwear his wife wore.

For safety, Jing Shang immediately ordered all factories to halt production and drove off to a motel on the outskirts of Sapporo City to hide, planning to wait and see how the situation unfolded before making his next move.

Because Aoyama Xiu Xin had ordered Jin Yucheng not to destroy the evidence but instead to dump the body by the side of a forest park, as expected, it was discovered by a passerby that afternoon and reported to the police immediately.

As the Deputy Director of Criminal Affairs, Aoyama Xiu Xin was among the first to learn of the report. He went straight to Fujimoto Takayoshi to report the news without even knocking on the door, his expression grave and serious, "Minister Fujimoto, a body was found by the East District Police Station at a dumping site. It’s the body of Miyazaki Yu."

"What!" Fujimoto Takayoshi changed color and stood up at once. The police had not yet captured Miyazaki Yu, and he was already dead. "What do you think?"

"Could this have been a tit-for-tat retaliation by the four major Violent Gangs?" Aoyama Xiu Xin asked knowingly.

Fujimoto Takayoshi denied without hesitation, "That’s not possible. I’ve received no such information."

Under his management, Violent Gangs in Hokkaido had to report to him before killing anyone of influence and to bribe the police for necessary cooperation.

If they wanted to bribe the police to turn a blind eye after killing someone, they would have to pay more.

"Could it be that they were fighting over their spoils, resulting in infighting?" Aoyama Xiu Xin ventured another guess.

Fujimoto Takayoshi nodded pensively and then frowned, "The rapid rise of the Miyazaki family was due to Compound 23. Its manufacturing method must have been in Miyazaki Yu’s hands. They wouldn’t kill him over infighting, would they?"

"Minister Fujimoto, the question of how Miyazaki Yu died is not important at this point. What is important is what we should do next," Aoyama Xiu Xin stated flatly.

Fujimoto Takayoshi looked up at him, "What do you mean, Mr. Aoyama? What should we do?"

"The public attention on the shooting incidents was only temporarily suppressed by the news of the serial dismemberment case being solved. The people’s silence doesn’t mean the higher-ups won’t pursue the matter. We must solve this case, but the mastermind behind it, Miyazaki Yu, is already dead, and we still don’t have concrete evidence that he planned the shootings. So how should we close this case?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a helpless look on his face.

Over twenty shooting incidents occurred in one night and the case remained unsolved. Tokyo definitely wouldn’t sit back and do nothing.

Hearing this, Fujimoto Takayoshi also began to feel the headache and asked, "Does Mr. Aoyama have any good ideas?"

"Miyazaki Yu was not the perpetrator of the shooting incidents nor the manufacturer of Compound 23; the real culprit is someone else," Aoyama Xiu Xin said solemnly and startlingly.

Fujimoto Takayoshi caught on right away and immediately understood Aoyama Xiu Xin’s thought. After mulling over the feasibility for a moment, he replied, "Go ahead with your plan."

Finding someone to take the fall for Miyazaki Yu would not only put a satisfactory end to the shooting incidents but also allow them to apprehend the manufacturer of the new drug and earn a significant merit.

"Understood!" Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed deeply.

The reason he had insisted on Miyazaki Yu’s body being found was to get Fujimoto Takayoshi’s approval for his plan; otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to carry it out himself.

After leaving Fujimoto Takayoshi’s office, Aoyama Xiu Xin returned to his own office and called Nozaki Cangjian.

"Mr. Nobita, Miyazaki Yu is dead, and his body has been found. There’s been a slight change to your mission. Someone must take responsibility for the shooting incidents and Compound 23. You need to help us make the new successor of the Miyazaki family appear to be the mastermind behind it all," Aoyama Xiu Xin instructed.

Nozaki Cangjian understood. He was to help the police frame the new head of the Miyazaki family, making him the scapegoat for Miyazaki Yu and earning the police credit, "Understood! But how should I cooperate?"

Ever since Aoyama Xiu Xin had pulled him into the undercover world, such schemes had become routine for him.

"The new successor will surely visit the manufacturing plant and storage warehouses for Compound 23. Find a way to secretly take some pictures, then wait for further instructions."

"Understood!"

That evening, local news in Hokkaido reported the discovery of a male corpse in a city park.

"Today in the afternoon, a citizen found a male corpse in the Forest Park. The police have identified the deceased as Miyazaki Yu, a bar owner with a background in the Black Society. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, resulting in excessive blood loss."

"The killer was very skilled. The police haven’t found any useful clues at the dumping site or on the body. At this point, a Black Society feud is not being ruled out..."

Watching the news on TV from a motel on the outskirts of the city where he was lying low, Jing Shang heaved a sigh of relief—it was good that Miyazaki Yu hadn’t been captured by the police.

He immediately drove back to Sapporo through the night.

Now that Miyazaki Yu was dead, Jing Shang had to step out from behind the curtains, as he and Miyazaki Yu had built the Miyazaki family together. If he supported a puppet, the new leader would certainly not be as smooth as Miyazaki Yu in handling affairs and might cause unnecessary troubles.

He was well aware of the information on the current main senior executives of the Miyazaki family and immediately called them to meet upon reaching Sapporo.

In the name of Miyazaki Yu’s partner.

The meeting place was the synthesis factory of Compound 23.

Being a member of the Miyazaki family who joined with troops and boasted a rich resume and, uncommonly, was not a dope fiend.

Nozaki Cangjian also received the call. He didn’t know who the caller was, but since the person claimed to be Miyazaki Yu’s partner and provided accurate details of some specific actions on the night of the shooting incident, he naturally went to meet up to see who the individual was.

When he arrived at a place called "Fujino Hardware Co., Ltd." as Jing Shang had instructed, he found several of Miyazaki Yu’s men had already arrived.

Only then did he realize he wasn’t the only one summoned to meet.

Soon enough, the factory gates slowly opened, and out walked a person in a protective suit, wearing a mask, who said, "Gentlemen, the teacher has invited you in."

The crowd glanced at each other, and after a brief hesitation, they entered the factory one after another, and the gates closed again.

In the open space inside the factory, stood a man in simple clothes, wearing glasses, and somewhat balding.

"Ta-da-da-da!"

Then, accompanied by rapid footsteps, more than a dozen figures wearing blue and white protective suits, with masks on their heads and long guns in their hands, ran out and stood behind the man.

Seeing this scene, everyone panicked.

They all drew their guns, warily pointing them at the middle-aged bald man.

"Idiot, what do you mean by this?"

"President Miyazaki had only just tragically passed away; are you so eager to eliminate your rivals?"

"We are all the most trusted subordinates of President Miyazaki, yet you, claiming to be his partner, point your gun at us; now, I seriously doubt your identity!"

People who had long been taking drugs were emotionally unstable, easily agitated, and several of them heatedly interrogated Jing Shang.

"Gentlemen, there is no need to be nervous. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mr. Miyazaki’s collaborator, and also the inventor of Number 23. You may call me ’Teacher.’ The place you are currently in is the Number 23 synthesis factory," Jing Shang said calmly, unfazed by the few shocked and angry people in front of him.

The group looked at each other with shocked and dubious expressions.

They had always thought that Number 23 had been made by Miyazaki Yu themselves, so when they heard of Miyazaki Yu’s death, they were deeply grieved, since without the method to manufacture Number 23, they were no match for the old-school Violent Gangs in the competition for traditional drugs.

With that, the once newly famed Miyazaki gang in Hokkaido was about to decline rapidly, and as the major executives, they would inevitably face the retaliation of the four major Violent Gangs.

But now, to suddenly learn that the real manufacturer of Number 23 was still alive, that Number 23 could still be produced in bulk, that the Miyazaki family could continue to grow strong from it, they could continue to reap more benefits from it, there would still be free Number 23 to consume, and they wouldn’t have to fear being unable to withstand the retaliation of the four major Violent Gangs, they couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

Nozaki Cangjian was profoundly shocked and secretly decided he had to inform Aoyama Xiu Xin of this as soon as possible.

There was no need to find someone to take the blame for Miyazaki Yu’s death.

There was a ready-made accomplice of Miyazaki Yu.

Seeing that he had subdued the group, Jing Shang didn’t rush to say anything else but invited them, "Gentlemen, why don’t you first take a tour of the factory with me, see where the heart and soul of the Miyazaki family lies, and then we can talk business."

With such an invitation, those who had come naturally would not refuse and followed Jing Shang into the interior of the factory.

The top brass of the drug dogs watched the drugs that had just been synthesized and were being packaged, their mouths watering and their eyes shining green with greed, like wolves spying sheep.

They couldn’t wait to work here as factory dogs.

"Teacher, the production process here doesn’t seem complete?" Nozaki Cangjian, noticing this, asked.

Jing Shang turned around and looked at him appreciatively. Compared to the other drug dogs, he felt that this well-known wanted criminal was the only usable person left by Miyazaki Yu; the rest were just worthless junk, weren’t they?

He explained, "For safety, I built several factories for different production processes; each factory is only responsible for one part of the whole process. This place is the last step: synthesis, packaging, and then shipment."

"Wow, what a fantastic idea! Teacher, you’re really amazing!"

"Yes, indeed, yes, indeed."

The drug dogs all expressed their amazement.

"I see, so it is. This way we can effectively ensure that the technology is not leaked and can effectively avoid attacks from competitors as well as the police. Teacher, you truly are unrivaled in wisdom and foresight," Nozaki Cangjian suddenly realized, nodding in admiring praise.

Old fox, you’re incredibly cunning.

Jing Shang allowed himself a small smile. Compared to the earlier worthless junk, it was more enjoyable to listen to this kind of meaningful flattery, replete with idioms.

After touring the factory, the group returned to the courtyard, and Jing Shang got straight to the point, "I’m very saddened by the death of Mr. Miyazaki, and I will certainly avenge him. But the urgent matter at hand is that the Miyazaki family cannot be left without a leader. Initially, I only wanted to focus on research and development, but the situation compels me, and now I must come forward to take responsibility."

"Gentlemen present are all Mr. Miyazaki’s mainstay officers; he trusted you, and I naturally trust you as well. I hope you can join me in overcoming these difficult times to share in the wealth and glory!"

If these people were to refuse, the factory’s guard team, the gunmen just now, would take action.

"Yes! I am willing to serve you with the devotion of a dog and horse!" Nozaki Cangjian responded without hesitation and again said solemnly, "The Miyazaki family came to be because of Number 23. Now that President Miyazaki has unfortunately met his demise, as the creator of Number 23 and a founder of the Miyazaki family, it is only right that you, Teacher, lead us all forward. Nozaki has been wandering half his life and was fortunate to be valued by President Miyazaki. I am willing to brave any danger for the Miyazaki family, without hesitation!"

Training as an undercover person does steel one’s nerves; if he had been this good at flattering when he was a policeman, he would have already climbed up the ranks, instead of having to take such risks now.

The other drug dogs couldn’t spout this elaborate patter, but they all chimed in unison, "The same goes for me!"

"Good! Very good! With the support of you gentlemen, I am confident we can fulfill Mr. Miyazaki’s last wish to take Number 23 global!" Jing Shang said, his expression moved.

The group bowed in unison as a sign of their loyalty.

Except for Nozaki Cangjian, everyone, including Jing Shang, was full of fighting spirit and confidence.

Miyazaki Yu was dead.

But the Miyazaki family had not fallen!