Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 103 - 25: Sacrificing One’s Life for Righteousness

Chapter 103: Chapter 25: Sacrificing One’s Life for Righteousness

Going undercover is like this—once it starts, there’s no turning back. Now, only Kaga Keido in the entire Police Department knows his true identity. Others are either dead or have become vegetative.

When he was initially requested for a favor, Kaga Keido’s words sounded sweeter than a song; now, whenever the two meet, Kaga Keido blatantly says, "Do it if you want, if the people on the streets find out you’re undercover, you’ll wish you were dead."

Failing to deliver on promises is one thing, but Sazaki Gen has already become the second-in-command of the Inakawa Association, and yet the Police Department still refuses to close the net. He was almost tempted to quote that classic line, "Three years, you said, but three years turned into another three, and then another—it’s been almost ten years now, boss!"

His brothers, who used to hang with him, are currently leaders themselves! A couple more years like this, and he might end up becoming a leader too!

Kaga Keido said that’s perfect—it’s exactly what the Police Department intends, they want you to become the leader. He heard rumors that Inakawa Sejo plans to remove Ishii Takamasa and have his son take over—an ideal time for a power shift within the Inakawa Association, a good opportunity for Sazaki Gen to rise.

Sazaki Gen suspected Kaga Keido might be crazy and asked whose stupid idea this proposal was.

Kaga Keido spread his hands and said, "With no one above us, who else could propose it?"

To be honest, he was under a lot of pressure too. There were ghosts even within the Police Department; the higher-ups were aloof, and if he couldn’t show them the value of this dark line, Sazaki Gen might indeed end up becoming a true gangster overlord.

Sazaki Gen wanted to strangle him, yet feared his death. After all, Kaga Keido was the only one who could prove his identity, with his files sealed under Kaga’s custody.

"Take it easy. Being a leader is just for show, only a title in front. Inakawa Sejo has always ruled the Inakawa Association; unless he dies, there’s no chance at this position for me." Sazaki Gen tried to dispel the unrealistic thoughts.

"Then let’s make him die," Kaga Keido said.

"I think you’re the one who wants me dead."

Sazaki Gen dismissed it as idle talk from someone overusing energy boosters, never intending to act on it. The two parted on bad terms, their meeting a failure.

That night, he suddenly received a call from Ishii Takamasa, saying something had recently happened and he needed Sazaki’s help back in Tokyo.

"It’s inconvenient to discuss over the phone, please come back and we’ll talk," Ishii Takamasa said.

In Sazaki Gen’s mind, Ishii Takamasa had always been a flippant playboy.

They were once partners; Sazaki Gen would handle contract drafting, calculating interest rates, and exploiting legal loopholes, while Ishii Takamasa would collect debts, beat up defaulting debtors, and battle rival gangs for territory.

When they roamed the streets, their peers dubbed them ’The Fox and the Tiger’... Lately, nicknames seemed to be in the same vein, with others like ’Phoenix Mihara’, ’Tiger of Kansai’, and ’Viper Kimura’.

Ishii Takamasa was broad-minded, even if the sky fell, he could still flirt with women happily, often saying, ’Doing big things calmly defines a man’... For him to call late at night, urging a meet-up, surely meant big trouble.

Sazaki Gen hesitated.

The situation in Tokyo was complex; he knew he shouldn’t get involved. Since both had become officers, they hadn’t met in three years. He remembered the last time they met, Ishii Takamasa gifted him a tailor-made suit, said to be crafted to his measurement by a tailor.

He owed many debts of gratitude.

Back when Toyama Kinn came to him, he was furious, yet helpless. Loan-sharking wasn’t a job for one person; other smaller groups lent loans too, and he couldn’t control them. Real estate deals weren’t his call either—it was for the big shots. How could they just stop even if he wanted to?

He mentioned this to Ishii Takamasa over drinks, and the next day, Ishii visited every loan shark in the city, under Inakawa or rivals, making rounds everywhere.

After notifying them all, he went to the boss with injuries, pleading to give up the plot for the orphanage, offering to cover any losses himself—until today, the old debt to his former boss remains unpaid. The boss let it go, but he still regularly sends money.

Sazaki Gen knew, he shouldn’t repay this deed, as it could never be cleared. If he wanted to stand alone, he had to be heartless, without weaknesses.

But he still went.

As soon as his plane landed, he witnessed Ishii Takamasa’s subordinates getting assassinated at the airport.

After a series of twists and turns, they met in a private dining room at a restaurant. Ishii Takamasa greeted him with open arms, giving him a bear hug with a smile: "Brother, long time no see, didn’t expect you still got that mourning face! How’s the scenery in Kantou?"

Sazaki Gen pushed him away, saying, "This will be the last time I help you; we’ll go our separate ways after this."

Ishii Takamasa didn’t care about the cold reception and warmly put his arm around Sazaki, "Say whatever you like, as long as you’re here, that’s what matters."

After a bit of small talk, Ishii dismissed everyone else. His smile faded, offering Sazaki a drink, saying, "You’re the only brother I have left, I trust only you. These years without you, I’ve often not known what to do... Now it seems, I may have already messed things up."

"What’s wrong?" Sazaki Gen asked.

"Mr. Inakawa... he," Ishii hesitated slightly, swallowing, "he might want to kill me."

Sazaki Gen was stunned, pressing for a reason, yet Ishii couldn’t pinpoint one—only stating many things had felt wrong lately, leading to a vague sense of this outcome. Ever since the last internal consolidation talks with Inakawa Sejo, this feeling grew stronger.

On top of that, his transport chain suddenly faced issues; an old hand made off with 15 million in drug funds. Inakawa Sejo suspected it was an internal mole revealing the stash location, enabling the payout.

He ordered Ishii to capture the man to clear his name.

"My side might have an undercover agent; leaks have been frequent since we were promoted," Ishii lit a cigarette and said, "You’re smarter than me, help me uncover who’s behind this, I trust you more than anyone."

...

Sazaki Gen felt a sharp pain in his lungs, and the memory ended there.

The indoor atmosphere was oppressive; a melted candle lingered. Black and white dialogues played on repeat in his mind.

...

"Dead? How did he die? The money? Couldn’t find it? Never mind, brother, you did your best, I’ll find a way to explain to Mr. Inakawa later..."

...

"Divine opportunity! I discovered Nagashima Takeshi once had a physical altercation with a small patrol officer. After Nagashima’s death, the officer returned to duty the very next day—a remarkable coincidence! Moreover, the officer had been downgraded from the criminal police... it’s him! Blame it on him, accuse Ishii of being the undercover, and step on him to rise..."

...

"You found out? I knew you’d get it done! So who leaked it this time? What? Mr. Inakawa orchestrated Nagashima’s embezzlement and escape? Why?... If he truly wants my life, I’ll need to confront him face to face!"

...

"Move tomorrow night, kill Inakawa Sejo, pin it on Ishii, and become the third-generation leader... Inakawa Yuuhi lacks experience and backing, what’s there to fear? Fear splitting? You don’t truly think yourself a gangster officer, do you? Once the Inakawa dissolves, your mission completes, I’ll report, and maybe next year you’ll be my colleague..."

...

"Mr. Inakawa won’t let me attend tomorrow night’s meeting? Alright, understood... please tell him I’ll be waiting in the upstairs bar."

...

"Finally figured it out? Here’s cyanide; 0.1 grams is lethal, it’s up to you..."

...

At this moment, Sazaki Gen turned his gaze to the corpse of Inakawa Sejo.

His face carried a mix of sorrow and understanding, half illuminated, half shadowed.

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