Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 176 - 98 No Self No Form

Chapter 176: Chapter 98 No Self No Form

Long ago, when Minamoto Tamako was a child, she watched a documentary about the traditional martial arts duel between Japan and the United States.

At that time, she was puzzled, thinking, what traditional martial arts does the United States have? Only after watching did she realize it was American Iaido, where they draw and fire two consecutive shots in one frame, and there was also a close-range eight-shot burst in one second, with every bullet hitting the target. It seems being a cowboy in the West isn’t easy.

Next, the shining star was the Japanese Sword Saint, who was said to have sword skills of divine mastery, able to cut bullets with his tachi and facing the cowboy head-on to prove that cold weapons had not yet left the stage of history.

As expected, the cowboy shot through the Sword Saint’s leg, the sword hadn’t even been drawn yet, and the duel was over. Minamoto Tamako felt that she was probably affected by this documentary, which made her dislike sports.

A couple of years later, a sequel to the documentary was released. The Sword Saint had healed, and his opponent was now a Japanese gunman. Using an unsharpened tachi, he struck away bullets with two clangs, lunged forward, and in the blink of an eye knocked the gunman to the ground.

At the time, Minamoto Tamako thought it was too fake, that ’Mr. Sword Saint’ must have hired an actor to restore his reputation and used some video effects to re-shoot the documentary—after all, how could a mortal be faster than a bullet?

But someone did it.

Right before her eyes, in that fleeting moment, her worldview was forcibly refreshed.

Immediately after, Minamoto Tamako turned around and looked at Kazama Chihime huddled in the corner, thinking that it was so wrong of her to suspect Sister Chihime as the leader of the Heavenly Punishment Group!

She reflected deeply, realizing it was her recklessness and ambition that made her suspicious and paranoid... She resolved not to let it happen again! Even if she wanted to become a criminal police officer, she had to prove herself with worthy achievements!

"Wait... If there’s chaos in the front carriage, what about Koyou? Didn’t she go up ahead?"

Minamoto Tamako’s ahoge stood up, and she felt a chill down her spine, breaking out in goosebumps.

"What, are you planning to go rescue someone?" Fushimi Roku asked back.

For a moment, Minamoto Tamako wanted to shake her head and say no. She was truly afraid; earlier, that tachi strike left a deep psychological shadow on her, even if it hadn’t hit, the looming killing intent made her feel on the brink of death.

But soon, Minamoto Tamako remembered she was a police officer.

Minamoto Tamako still remembered her promise with Kawai, and the oath she took in the police academy hall: ’Never be afraid of any incident, never be hated by anyone, fulfill police duties with one’s conscience, unbiased and just’—in the future, she was going to become a famous detective and police chief, how could she easily retreat?!

"I’m going!" Minamoto Tamako said seriously.

She had professional training, knew how to support in indoor warfare, and wouldn’t cause trouble for the investigation department; besides, with her gun skills, she could definitely be of help, surely not all members of the Heavenly Punishment Group would be monsters that can cut bullets with swords, right?

Fushimi Roku raised an eyebrow and said, "Didn’t Officer Kinosaki tell you to prioritize your own safety?"

"They’re police officers, and I’m also a police officer; if they can go to the battlefield, why can’t I? Just because I am Kujo Yua’s daughter? I don’t need such privileges! Since I want to be a criminal police officer, I am prepared to stake my life!"

When Minamoto Tamako said these words, it wasn’t out of spite, but from the heart—only by earning the recognition of others can you become a famous police chief; it isn’t by becoming a famous police chief that you earn others’ recognition!

Any normal person at this moment would be moved by her resilience.

But unfortunately, there wasn’t a single normal person present. Fushimi Roku showed a look of disdain and said, "What’s this, do you think you’re filming a movie? Are you the return of the king?"; Kazama Chihime also gently advised, "It’s too dangerous, Miss Tamako, it’s safer to stay here"; even Taira Sakurako peeked out of the cardboard box, nodding repeatedly, expressing agreement.

As the saying goes "three people are a tiger," Minamoto Tamako’s hard-earned courage began to crumble a bit. She pouted and said, "I’m going alone, I won’t slow you down, why speak so harshly."

This remark was directed at Fushimi Roku alone.

Fushimi Roku was also troubled, pondering how to silence someone, but that tachi strike left his mindset in chaos, making him think playing with guns was safer, planning to sneak into the front carriage and take potshots, never expecting this little guy Minamoto Tamako would want to join in... what if Kazama Chihime shouted out before dying, wouldn’t his efforts go to waste?

He pondered for a moment, a thought flashed in his mind, and he solemnly said:

"Gunfights are quite dangerous! Not only do enemies shoot, they speak! Words can hurt more than bullets, they might use all sorts of lies to confuse you, making you doubt your teammates... If your will isn’t firm enough, what if you end up shooting a teammate? I think it’s a no-go; you’ll only make things more chaotic."

"I’m not that foolish!" Minamoto Tamako retorted.

"But what if you fall for it?" Fushimi Roku rebutted.

"Never will! No matter what they say, I won’t believe it!" With that, Minamoto Tamako lowered her head, removed the magazine, and started loading bullets: "I have Super Cold Reading Skill, how could I fall for it?"

"Alright, I’ll go with you then." Fushimi Roku reluctantly nodded and sighed deeply, showing a look of ’I can’t handle you.’

"Re-Really?"

Minamoto Tamako was thrilled, not expecting Mr. Fushimi to be willing to stick with her through thick and thin, truly a bond of the detective team that’s indestructible!

"Of course it’s true, after all, we are partners!" Fushimi Roku nodded.

Minamoto Tamako was greatly moved, almost shedding tears. Ever since she met Fushimi Roku, it had been almost a year, and this was the first time she heard Fushimi Roku acknowledge "we are partners"... such a feeling of satisfaction is hard to describe with words, like finally reaping the rewards after striving for so long.

Fushimi Roku bent down, picked up a handgun from the ground. He checked the magazine and found it empty. Seeing this, Minamoto Tamako quickly ran to one of the chair backs and from the gap pulled out over a dozen bullets... She worried that the people from the Heavenly Punishment Group might suddenly start using guns as well, so she secretly hid the bullets she collected.

Fushimi Roku didn’t bother to comment, he loaded the bullets, put the handgun on safety, tucked it into his waistband, and prepared to set off.

Kazama Chihime also wanted to help; she knew swordsmanship and might be able to protect Yougetsu Tsubaki. Minamoto Tamako wanted to refuse, but was persuaded by Fushimi Roku with the saying more people equal more strength to have her join the team.

As for Taira Sakurako, she was already scared out of her wits, hiding in a cardboard box, Fushimi Roku tucked her under a seat. Minamoto Tamako earnestly instructed her not to run around, comforted her not to be afraid, promising they would return soon.

With everything ready, the three continued to advance.

Fushimi Roku walked through the aisle, and Minamoto Tamako followed him, leaning over to whisper, "By the way, if Sister Chihime isn’t suspicious, who do you think the leader of the Heavenly Punishment Group could be? Are there any suspects with matching characteristics? I can help you analyze."

Upon hearing this, Fushimi Roku angled a glance at ’Kazama Chihime.’ He recalled the time he arrived at the Yin Style Dojo, and this woman’s appearance was exactly the same as back then.

From the beginning, he knew why Kazama Chihime’s alibi was flawless, and how she managed to leave the scene calmly while not being discovered by any eyewitnesses.

"Criminal Index": 17%

"Vices": No Self No Form

"Clearance Reward": Clear Yougetsu Tsubaki’s crimes to obtain Lv8 Disguise Technique

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