Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner
Chapter 98 - 20: Secret Interrogation

Chapter 98: Chapter 20: Secret Interrogation

Investigation officers are not to be trifled with, especially someone like Kaga Keido, an elite leading the First Investigative Division of the Police Department, responsible for commanding local police stations to solve major cases. His rank is at least assistant police chief, which is why this group of gangsters has the patience to bicker with them—otherwise, the ’Young Master’ would have already smashed a bottle over their heads.

Similarly, Kaga Keido is also powerless against the Inakawa Association. In recent years, the relationship between the Police Department and local syndicates has become increasingly tense. If accused of ’police assassinating a gang leader’, it could potentially spark an armed uprising—the police cannot kill, this is the recognized baseline on both sides of the law, and the foundation of order in this country.

As Sazaki Gen said, continuing the dispute is meaningless. The Inakawa Association needs to expedite its internal power transition, and the Police Department must consider how to conclude the matter.

They only lack one reason, a reason that can convince everyone.

Under everyone’s gaze, Sazaki Gen spoke slowly:

"Once, I had a brief acquaintance with Mr. Fushimi. At that time, I lost a capable subordinate, and Mr. Fushimi happened to be present. Out of caution, I investigated him...of course, it was confirmed afterwards that the murder case had nothing to do with him."

"In short, as far as I know, Mr. Fushimi’s parents have passed away, he has no siblings, no wife or children. He has a decent job but with no prospects for promotion, his savings are not abundant but not tight either..."

"His only hobby is reading documents and legal texts, he has almost no entertainment activities, no social interactions outside of work. He has no specific spending habits, has never been to pleasure places, and hasn’t dated since breaking up in college..."

"Upon hearing this, everyone must be thinking: ’What a boring man’, ’What’s the point of living such a life’... That’s right, precisely because of this, Mr. Fushimi is a man without weaknesses."

Sazaki Gen brushed back the hair that hung over his forehead, slicking it back close to his head. The candlelight reflected in his glasses, his pupils seemingly burning:

"He is completely disconnected from society, has no one he cares about, and no passion for anything. Perhaps he himself feels there’s no harm dying as long as it’s worth it—for this reason, he is the best candidate to investigate a murder case."

Sazaki Gen turned back, meeting everyone’s eyes one by one: "He will not favor anyone, none of you here can do this, including myself."

...

The room fell silent, the candles burning slowly.

Before anyone could voice an opinion, Fushimi Roku spoke up, breaking the silence in the room. He wore a peculiar expression, leaned back slightly, supporting himself on the tatami, and asked with a sideways glance, "By your reasoning, since I have no desires, why should I help you solve the case?"

Kazama Tatsuya thought his ears were playing tricks on him.

Nothing else mattered, just surviving this ordeal was great enough, why seek other reasons? Besides, Jun was waiting to be saved, was this guy really here to rescue someone?

"You’re still a cop, how can you say something like that?" Kazama Tatsuya felt too professional compared to this guy, like he was as dedicated as Minamoto Tamako.

"Are police not human? If I have no motivation, doesn’t that mean I can favor anyone?" Fushimi Roku boldly retorted.

This stunned not only Kazama Tatsuya but also Kaga Keido, who couldn’t believe what just came out of this guy’s mouth... how did he pass the police exam? Who was his instructor? How did they let someone like this successfully graduate as an officer?

Even if he thought this privately, as a police officer he definitely shouldn’t say he could favor a criminal!

Yet, a few of the Inakawa Association members found some sense in Fushimi Roku’s words. If someone like Mabop refused to investigate, they might actually force him into the task.

"I will offer you a price you cannot refuse," Sazaki Gen said.

Fushimi Roku thought it was ridiculous, after all, he didn’t kill anyone, why should he get involved? If the sky fell, there were taller people to bear it; only when Kaga Keido couldn’t handle it would it be his turn to be concerned.

Sazaki Gen leaned forward slightly, bending over to whisper in Fushimi Roku’s ear. The latter was stunned, his expression initially confused, then slightly enlightened, and finally turned into eager excitement.

"Alright, I am indeed tempted."

Fushimi Roku grinned, licked his lips, sat up straight, and said earnestly, "In that case, I accept the commission, I’ll investigate the truth thoroughly and bring peace to the deceased."

As soon as he finished speaking, system subtitles appeared before his eyes again.

「Crime Commission Accepted」

「Mission Details: Uncover the truth, identify the killer」

「Mission Reward: Skill Points*2」

...

"If you can’t provide everyone here with a satisfactory answer, you know what will happen," Sazaki Gen said indifferently.

The expressions looking at him varied with disdain, suspicion, or concern, all seen by Fushimi Roku. He nodded with a smile, indicating he could start the investigation now.

Sazaki Gen turned his head, the bald man made a gesture of invitation.

"Since I’m the host, the way this case is investigated, I’ll decide. Everyone has no objections, right?" Once Fushimi Roku saw everyone nod, he continued, "Now I need a more private space for one-on-one questioning..."

The bald man interrupted, "No one can leave until the killer is found."

"I understand, I’m asking if someone could fetch a screen? A curtain would do, just enough to divide a space," Fushimi Roku said.

The bald man hesitated for a moment, then nodded. One of his subordinates quickly left the room, returning four or five minutes later with a screen painted with erotic scenes.

Fushimi Roku placed it in a corner, asking Kazama Tatsuya to help test the soundproof effect. If they spoke in low voices, the conversation couldn’t be heard from three steps away.

He nodded in satisfaction, clapped his hands with a smile, and asked, "Alright, who’ll come first?"

Four or five people raised their hands at once, Fushimi Roku saw Kazama Tatsuya’s angry face, and given his minimal suspicion, he called him in first for a talk.

The two walked around to the screen, sitting across from each other on the floor cushions with a small table between them. The others consciously kept their distance from the screen to avoid any suspicion.

Even before sitting fully down, Kazama Tatsuya couldn’t help but suppress his voice and start questioning, "What are you doing? Ignoring the corpse, playing house in here? Everyone present isn’t a fool, what can you get from questioning? Didn’t the police academy teach you? The primary task is to investigate the scene!"

"Well, how about a bet then," Fushimi Roku said.

"Bet on what?" Kazama Tatsuya was startled.

"Of course, on whether I can find the killer of Inakawa Sejo," Fushimi Roku said in a very low voice, absolutely confident, "If I win, arrange a month’s paid leave for me."

He didn’t say what would happen if he lost, both understood. The moment Fushimi Roku agreed to Sazaki Gen’s proposal, he had no way out.

——Find the real killer, or die.

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