Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 336: Bai Shi may not be able to kill us all!
Because Father Nakazawa is an acquaintance of Shiraishi, and even a person Shiraishi respects very much. And this time they are in Kamurocho. After Shiraishi intervenes in the case, his search capabilities are fully activated!

What does case investigation rely on?
A meticulous examination? A sophisticated reasoning?
These are indeed helpful for the case, but for Shiraishi, the biggest reliance is still "visits", and... "visits" must not only be frequent, but also hit the key points!

Especially in a place like Kamurocho...

In Kamurocho, if a murder occurs anywhere, going directly to the office of the relevant violent organization and "visiting" the team leader by the collar is definitely a technique to quickly solve the case - even if they didn't do it, they can definitely provide important clues!

If you are not sure which family it is related to, then go directly to the "Japanese Heroes Association" to ask - this is an advanced technique.

However, there are not many people who can master these skills...

Shiraishi is undoubtedly one of them, and not just for "violent organizations". When it is necessary to verify some clues or information, Shiraishi can always find the most direct target - this is also a kind of "visit", and it is not only "walking" there that counts as a visit.

For example, now, Shiraishi is "visiting" Chaki Shintaro!

Sure enough, after Shiraishi's call was connected, the two of them quickly started chatting. It was obvious that Chamu was not very deep in front of Shiraishi. Although he could not say "everything is said without reservation", he at least "spoken everything he knew". Until Shiraishi put down the phone, the two of them were talking happily...

Megure was slightly relieved when he saw this - he was also afraid that Chaki would not give Shiraishi face!

after all……

Being "walked the dog" by Kidd is only a small aspect of the Second Investigation Division. More often than not, "Second Investigation Division" investigates fraud, embezzlement, and even... corruption.

Fraud is okay, but the latter two are both related to dealings with politics and business, although they are mostly helping the procuratorate, but it is well known that if you deal too much with bureaucrats, you will become a bureaucrat yourself!
In other departments, it’s mostly just the senior police officers who are more bureaucratic. After all, senior police officers are part of the bureaucratic system, and the overall atmosphere in “Search Two” is like this. Therefore, the criminal police in “Search Two” often cannot get along with other departments.

Even though Megure is the head of "Search 1" and is supposed to be in the same criminal department as "Search 2", they still can't get along. Megure even worries about whether Shiraishi can do it...

Especially now, as the deputy director, Toshio Moroboshi is in charge of the front-line departments. In theory, the regional department, the organized crime countermeasures department, and the most important criminal department and the security department should all be presided over by Toshio Moroboshi.

However, because Director Shiraba had successfully bet on the Minister of Justice and taken down the former Criminal Department Director, the Criminal Department and the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department are now completely under the control of Director Shiraba.

Moroboshi is now the "lame" deputy director in the Criminal Division...the only department still affiliated with the deputy director is the Second Investigation Division - a bureaucratic department whose powers are very different from those of ordinary criminal police.

It is also said that...Deputy Director Moroboshi is not very satisfied with "Director Shiraishi"!
Judging from this relationship, Chamu shouldn't give Shiraishi any convenience. The reason why it went so smoothly...

The only explanation is that Chaki cares more about the relationship with the Suzuki family.

Megure saw Shiraishi hang up the phone, so he stepped forward and asked, "How is it? What did Section Chief Chaki say?"

Shiraishi put down his phone and said, "Sivilla...Souji has been investigating a fraud company called Sivilla recently. Because the company is registered under the name of Suenaga Yoshi, Souji has also been monitoring the Matsugane Group recently."

"Fraud gang?" Megure nodded in understanding.

The way these "violent organizations" make money is often not through direct violence, but rather through illegal and criminal activities that require violence to sustain!
Illegal nightclub operations, fraud, construction companies...are all common money-making tools for the underworld.

In addition...

Megure also looked in the direction of the corpse at this time, and said at the same time: "It seems that this Katayama should also be registered in Sevilla."

It is strange that a member of a violent organization dresses like an office worker.

Given the national conditions of the East Asian island country, it would not be easy for members of violent organizations to be accepted by society even if they withdraw.

If a member of a violent organization has a job... nine times out of ten, the company he works for is run by the violent organization!

Moreover, the people who had previously "teamed up" also said that Katayama's immediate superior was Suenaga Ryoichi.

At the same time, Bai Shi also remembered what Soma from the "Japanese Heroes League" had just said.

As a direct subordinate organization of the Dongcheng Society, the "Japanese Heroes Association" can be called the "Public Security Bureau of the Dongcheng Society", so naturally it also has to maintain its reputation...

Even when Shiraishi came to the door in person, he only told them about the fact that the Matsukane Group had violated the rules and caused trouble for human lives without authorization, and he did not betray the Matsukane Group.

However, Shiraishi knew very well that the "Japanese Heroes Association" must know about it, at least Soma must know about Sevilla, otherwise he would not have said things like "Where did the Matsugane Group make a fortune".

And now, Shiraishi has verified the words of "Investigation Section 2" and "Japanese Heroes Association" with each other, and it has been basically confirmed that not only are the two murders related to each other, but also... the root cause is this fraud company called "Sivilla"!
As for what exactly the connection is?
Bai Shi still didn't plan to investigate, but...

"Inspector Megure, let's visit the Matsugane Group's office later... I believe there will be results." Shiraishi said as a matter of course.

"Ah?" Megure was stunned when he heard that.

However, Inspector Megure was worthy of being Inspector Megure. He immediately nodded and said, "Okay, let's go... ask."

Firstly, Inspector Megure has been a police officer for many years and is very calm. The violent organizations today are much more "restrained" than they were ten years ago. Secondly, Inspector Megure has confidence in Shiraishi. Since Shiraishi said he could go, even if it was the headquarters of the Tojo Clan, Megure would dare to go.

"Detective Takagi, you drive... There's no need for too many people. It would be inconvenient if there were too many people." Shiraishi directly called Takagi over.

After all, if there are too many police officers, not only will it be difficult for Megure to do his job due to the lack of procedures, but also...

It would be inconvenient if Bai Shi wanted to do something.

"Ah? Yes!" Takagi couldn't dodge it after all, but when he saw Inspector Megure also going with him, he was slightly relieved.

"Inspector Megure, Chief Shiraishi, I also..."

As soon as Sato opened his mouth, Shiraishi shook his head and said, "Detective Sato, you have to stay and take charge of the scene."

It wouldn't hurt to have one more of her, but...

The car is a bit crowded!
He was driving Shiraishi's own car, and he had a car loan on it!
Soon, QX56 arrived at the door of the Matsukane Group's office - a shabby two-story office building.

Seeing this not-so-good location and some dilapidated buildings, Shiraishi already understood in his heart that the economic situation of the Matsukane Group was very average!
When Bai Shi got out of the car, a row of yellow-haired men in suits or jackets at the door immediately greeted him tremblingly...

There was no such arrogance as when encountering ordinary police officers: "Officer, you don't have a search warrant, so it's difficult for us to cooperate with you."

……

Time goes back to an hour ago...

The chairman of the Matsugane Group, Matsugane Gong, just learned that "that man" is back and has set his sights on the cases committed by the group!
Song Jingong was already very old at this time, and his temperament no longer looked fierce. He looked more like a friendly uncle next door. Although there were gangsters with contrasting temperaments, Song Jingong still seemed too relaxed and even lacked the competence.

However, when he learned that "Shiraishi Kuro" had returned and was investigating something related to the group, he immediately became nervous, and hurriedly came out of his mansion and came to the office in person to question Wakato Hamura Kyohei...

When Matsugane Gong learned from Hamura that the case that Shiraishi Kuro was investigating was actually related to the team, he immediately began to prepare.

Shiraishi walked straight into the office of the firm after the Matsukane Group members bowed to him on their knees.

At this time, Song Jingong, dressed in loose Japanese clothes, was sitting on the guest sofa in the office.

Bai Shi could tell at a glance that the old man probably didn't work here normally, because the height of the boss chair was not suitable for him!
As for the real "master" of the office, he was standing behind Matsugane Gong with his head down at this time - Kyohei Hamura, the young leader of the Matsugane Group, but in the past two years he has also been the real boss of the Matsugane Group.

But rather than saying that Song Jin Gong was sidelined, it would be more accurate to say that he was already handing over the reins after getting older...

Compared to the old man Matsugane Gong, Hamura Kyohei, who looks fierce but also a little shrewd, is indeed more like a "gangster".

only……

Now Hamura could only stand aside with his head down.

"Brother Bai Shi, please!" When Song Jingong saw Bai Shi coming in, he directly made a gesture to invite him to sit down.

And they acted like they were talking to each other as equals...

"It should be 'Officer Shiraishi'." Shiraishi corrected as he sat down.

Well, that’s why Bai Shi said that it’s not convenient to have too many people!

Megure pretended not to hear, while Takagi stood at attention nervously... "Officer Shiraishi came to my humble home because the unfilial son in the team has caused trouble for the police, right?" Matsugane Gong took the initiative to say.

Hearing the president say this, Hamura showed an expression of dissatisfaction and raised his head as if he wanted to say something, but after being given a sidelong glance by President Matsugane, he immediately swallowed his words back.

"This isn't the kind of trouble we'd cause. Chairman Matsukane, you don't think that we can get away with just a few simple instructions regarding Father Nakazawa's matter, do you?" Shiraishi said in a cold tone.

"I understand..." Song Jingong's tone did not seem awkward. Instead, he sighed, "Alas, it's all because of my old bones that are useless. The guys in the group inevitably do too much for money."

Immediately, Song Jingong shook his head and said, "As for Sevilla, I will ask Suenaga to sort out the economic problems as soon as possible and cooperate with the police investigation."

At this time, Shiraishi already knew that the Matsugane Group should usually be managed by Wakato Hamura, so Suenaga, as Wakato's assistant, must have a very high actual status in the group.

but……

"This is not just an economic problem now." Shiraishi certainly wouldn't let it go like that.

"Oh, yes, I already know that... Because Katayama, that kid, was bewitched by the police investigation..." Song Jingong had been paying attention to Shiraishi. He paused and said, "Three days ago, he stole Sevilla's list and deposits. After they were found, he lost them again. After all, the young men in the team were hot-blooded and acted a little too harshly... I will give an explanation to Officer Shiraishi about this matter."

Song Jingong has already identified the body that was just found and it was killed by someone from their group!
Moreover, the motive for murder also fits his injuries - the injuries all over his body should be caused by continuous beatings and torture...

A murder occurred within the "violent organization". Normally, Song Jingong would hand over the murderer and hire a lawyer to defend him. He would usually spend more than a decade in prison and the matter would be over.

When someone was beaten to death just now, they should have been prepared - because the person who died was one of their own, they should either find a way to bribe senior police officers to settle the matter, or... find a scapegoat.

but……

This time things are different!
"Is that the only explanation for this matter?" Bai Shi asked back.

"I am also very sorry about what happened to Mr. Nakazawa, but... we did not kill him." After a pause, Song Jingong looked directly at Bai Shi and said.

Bai Shi didn't respond, but just continued to stare at him - if you say it's not, then it's not?

Shiraishi never believes more than half of what these "violent organizations" say!
Just like what the "Japanese Heroes Association" said, Shiraishi only believed half of it - the half he believed was that "the people who went to Nakazawa's father's house afterwards were from the Matsukane Group."

After a moment of silence, Song Jingong said, "It is true that Suenaga gave the cyanic acid to Tamura, but he is also an adult and decided to do it. This is his own will... Cyanic acid can kill people, and knives can also kill people."

"Tamura?" Bai Shi didn't frown when he heard that, and he didn't immediately think of who it was.

Hamura, who was standing by, said sullenly, "It's that Rakugo master!"

Bai Shi suddenly realized...

"So... that guy is actually one of yours?" Bai Shi stared at Song Jingong.

Song Jingong felt quite pressured at this time and did not speak for a while. Hamura beside him could not help but said, "He is just a scoundrel who owes gambling debts and serves as a bait for us. He is also one of ours? Then is he a police dog of the Beihua Police Department and also one of Chief Shiraishi's people?"

Hamura obviously didn't understand.

The police dog of the Mihua Police Department...

But it’s much more valuable than ordinary police officers!
But now it’s not a question of whether the dog is valuable or not, it’s that this kid is obviously not convinced!

Just when Bai Shi's face had darkened...

"In that case..." Song Jin spoke in a deep voice.

next moment……

Swah——

Song Jin pulled out a dagger from his wide sleeves in the blink of an eye!
Megure and Takagi were too late to react when they saw the cold light, but Shiraishi had only ridicule in his eyes - the old man's skills were not considered agile, they were just a little sudden.

In fact, Bai Shi had already seen what he was going to do, and he sat firmly on the sofa without even raising his eyelids.

click-

Blood splattered on the spot!
Of course, it wasn't Shiraishi's blood, nor was it Megure and Takagi's blood, but...

Just now, Song Jin drew his knife in an instant and cut off the little finger of his left hand cleanly.

"Ouch..." Song Jin couldn't help but cry out in pain. This was quite stimulating for him who had been pampered for so long.

"Dad!" Hamura hurried forward and supported Song Jin.

On the coffee table in front of the sofa, blood was gushing out from Matsukane's severed finger, and Hamura hurriedly took out toilet paper to cover it.

Seeing this, Bai Shi stood up...

Their internal murder case, the handing over of several young men, the fraud case, the handing over of an important cadre, and most importantly, the murder of Nakazawa's father... It was indeed not the people of the Matsugane Group who did it directly. After filling in a little finger of Matsugane Gong, Shiraishi could tentatively accept "handling according to the law."

Otherwise, even if it wasn't the Matsukane Group who took direct action, Shiraishi would not just let it go!

"I hope President Matsukane will be careful with his words and actions in the future, control his subordinates, and take care of himself." After standing up, Shiraishi said bluntly, and then he was about to leave with a calm expression amid the hostility of the crowd.

Hamura stared at Shiraishi's back, and seemed to want to say something, but Matsukane pressed him down and said loudly: "Ishii, Mita, help me send Officer Shiraishi off!"

Hearing what the president said, Bai Shi's own deterrent power began to prevail, and everyone lowered their heads and made way. The two people who were called by the president then escorted Bai Shi out the door.

……

But just as he walked out of the office door, Shiraishi heard Hamura angrily say: "Dad! Why are you doing this... Brothers, come together, he Shiraishi Kuro may not... dare to kill us all!"

"Shut up! Inform Suenaga...the team will find him a lawyer."

……

Although he heard it, Bai Shi pretended not to hear it - after all, isn't it allowed for people to say harsh words behind their backs?
It was not until they left the office of the Matsugane Group that Takagi finally came to his senses and said, "That old man... ahem, I mean... the president of the Matsugane Group... is he okay?"

Although it was just a broken finger, which generally wouldn't kill someone, the old man looked quite old after all. When the three men came out, he was already shaking with pain and his face was pale.

"If anything goes wrong, he will just hurt himself... He cuts his own fingers, what are you afraid of?" Bai Shi said as a matter of course.

"Uh...it's just...I feel like he's really somewhat innocent..." Takagi said embarrassedly.

"Detective Takagi!" Megure scolded sternly.

"Ah, that's not what I meant!" Takagi was also a little incoherent.

But Bai Shi understood what he meant, and he had seen this kind of thing many times, so he said calmly: "I know... You mean to say that the two murders really have nothing to do with old man Song Jin, right?"

"This... I don't understand either." Takagi said he didn't understand, but that was indeed what he meant.

"No wonder. Detective Takagi has never been in the team. In recent years, new police officers who are not in the team have less dealings with these guys." Shiraishi said in defense of Takagi.

Then Shiraishi shook his head and said, "But Detective Takagi should know that the people in these violent organizations are actually very feudal because of their internal structure and atmosphere. Therefore, blindly using modern laws to restrain them will often not be very effective...

“If the killings by group members have nothing to do with the cadres, then these organizations kill two people today and a pair tomorrow, just to find a few brothers to take the blame. Then there will be no way to control them in the future!
"It is true that the law should be applied to criminals, but it is not enough to just apply the law to these feudal thugs. This is why there must be a special organized crime countermeasures department."

Gao Mu also agreed with Shiraishi's words in his heart, but he was still young after all, so he couldn't agree with it verbally. He could only change the subject and said, "By the way...he didn't say why Mr. Nakazawa was involved in this matter..."

Megure answered directly: "We will know this after we catch that Tamura!"

Because of Shiraishi's unique "visiting skills", he solved the case without following logical clues or factual clues. He directly learned the identity of the criminal through a strange path, but he still didn't know the motive or method of the murder...

(End of this chapter)