Tokyo: Rabbit Police and Her Evil Partner

Chapter 438 Street Thug Fushimi Shika

After reaching an agreement with Section Chief Kinoshita, Fushimi Shika went to report to the Investigation Division.

The head of the investigation team in charge of the anti-drug operation was named Higashiyama Takashi, who was 43 years old at the time. He had previously served as the patrol chief of the traffic division of the Shinjuku Police Station, and was later transferred to the position of director of the Shinjuku Criminal Investigation Division due to his outstanding abilities. He was said to be a rather old-fashioned detective.

I won't go into too much detail about how chaotic Shinjuku was in 1991.

Higashiyama Takashi treated his subordinates and juniors in a similarly rigid manner. On the first day of the establishment of the investigation department, he gave a stern lecture. His daily work was basically high-intensity and high-pressure. If any team member slacked off, he would immediately berate them. The scene was just like that of a useless subordinate husband and a bullying boss in an action movie.

When Fushimi Shika joined the group, Higashiyama Takashi immediately gave him a hard time, saying things like in front of everyone: "Our group doesn't need useless people who rely on women," "Gigolos who live off women are not qualified to go to the battlefield," and "Don't think you can get seniority just because you have some connections"...

After saying that, he told Fushimi Shika to get lost.

This shows that Fushimi Shika's reputation within the Metropolitan Police Department is not good. Although Japanese people are always polite and courteous in the workplace, they might be gossiping and talking badly about others behind their backs.

Higashiyama Takashi bluntly stated that Fushimi Shika would not be included in future drug busts, and his name would not appear in the case report upon closing the case.

That's right, he dared to disrespect Commander Kujo.

Fushimi Shika, naturally, wouldn't embarrass such a tough and pragmatic police officer. He nodded with a smile, showing no annoyance or shame whatsoever, and left the investigation department office directly.

When Kinoshita Shojin saw him return, he couldn't help but ask, "Why are you back?"

"Team Leader Higashiyama kicked me out," Fushimi Shika casually added, "He said I got in through nepotism and wasn't qualified to go to the battlefield to gain experience."

Kinoshita Shojin frowned. Although it was Commander Kujo's idea to bring Fushimi Shika into the group, he was still the one who brought him in... Higashiyama Takashi said to his face that Fushimi Shika was using nepotism, wasn't that a slap in his face?
Moreover, even if we take a step back and say that Fushimi Shika's abilities are not bad at all!

Kinoshita Shojin once led a team to fight against the Tenpo Group on a green train. He knew how good Fushimi Shika was at fighting. Although this guy was usually as lazy as a parasite, he was no slouch when it came to fighting. Drug enforcement needed police officers like this who dared to fight and were capable of fighting.

I guess they heard some rumors and believed them to be true.

Kinoshita Shojin put down his teacup, stood up, and said reassuringly, "Don't worry, I'll go talk to him..."

Fushimi Shika didn't seem to care, waving his hand and saying, "No need, no need, I can investigate by myself!"

All he needs is the title of the Narcotics Investigation Division. With no one above him to command or supervise him, he feels more at ease and has more room to maneuver in handling cases.

As the team leader of the Narcotics Investigation Division, Higashiyama Takashi has the authority to coordinate narcotics operations and lead teams in handling cases. However, he doesn't have the final say on personnel deployment; only officers at the superintendent level or higher are qualified to move or appoint members of temporarily established investigation units.

To put it bluntly, Higashiyama Takato was transferred by the Minister of Criminal Investigation to be the team leader.

He could sideline Fushimi Shika, prevent Fushimi Shika from participating in the case investigation, or even worse, assign Fushimi Shika dirty, tiring, and difficult jobs that were originally the responsibility of patrol officers... but he could never kick Fushimi Shika out of the investigation division.

Upon hearing this, Kinoshita Shojin looked surprised and asked, "Then...wasn't all your work for nothing?"

If you don't cooperate with the main team in handling cases, how will anyone know what merits you've made? Even if you manage to catch one or two suspects by chance, it won't be written into the case report afterward. Fighting alone is a thankless and exhausting task.

Fushimi Shika's purpose in handling the case was different from theirs. He was not seeking promotion, wealth, or fame; it was purely because Kujo Yui was betrothing her daughter to him. Just like the ancient martial arts contest for marriage, only those who performed outstandingly could be chosen as a worthy son-in-law.

The focus is on outstanding performance, not on rewarding merit; there is a difference between the two.

"How can this be called a waste of time? I have contributed to the security of Sugamo and firmly practiced my beliefs, which is a reward in itself. What do fame and fortune mean to me? Since they care so much about the credit in the case report, let them have it! For me, it's all just fleeting."

Fushimi Shika never misses an opportunity to fart.

After listening, Kinoshita Shojin didn't know what to say.

He suspected that Fushimi Shika was possessed by Minamoto no Tamako, because only Minamoto no Tamako would say such tedious things that made life unbearable.

"Well... good luck then."

Kinoshita Shojin sat back in his office chair and said, "If there's anything you need... I can't help you. All the staff in the station have been called up by the investigation department, and I have to go participate in the investigation operation tomorrow too."

Fushimi Shika patted him on the shoulder to reassure him, then filled out a fieldwork application and left the Sugamo Police Station openly and legitimately.

A new trainee detective who was organizing files at the police station witnessed the whole thing. He quietly asked Section Chief Kinoshita, "Is Senior Fushimi really going to handle the case alone?"

Is he just making excuses to slack off?
Kinoshita Shojin instinctively wanted to refute, but then he thought about it again and realized that Fushimi Shika might actually do such a thing.

He remained silent for a while, then spat out some tea leaves and said, "Once the anti-drug operation is over, we'll naturally know whether he's been working or not... He's your senior after all, you should trust his abilities."

Even so, Kinoshita Shojin himself didn't quite believe that Fushimi Shikamitsu could accomplish anything on his own.

When Kujou learned of this, she did not interfere much. She did not express any dissatisfaction with Higashiyama Takashi's behavior, and her attitude was as if nothing had happened.

It was precisely because of Kujo Yui's tacit approval that the Metropolitan Police Department realized that Fushimi Shika's relationship with the Kujo family wasn't as strong as it seemed.

It's likely that he only became a detective because he hooked up with the clueless Miss Tamako and benefited from her connections, gaining experience and prestige in the Heavenly Punishment Train case.

Such a large-scale operation has been shelved, so it's unlikely that any significant achievements will be made in the future.

As originally planned, the investigation plan was to be discussed and formulated this afternoon. Everyone was busy preparing to speak at the meeting and had no time to pay attention to Fushimi Shika, who had already been removed from the list.

So, what can Lu do all by himself?

The first thing he did after leaving Sugamo Police Station was to go home and change his clothes.

Genji was resting at home when he saw Fushimi Shika return so early. He quickly asked him how the investigation was going and whether he was coming back to slack off.

The latter took off his coat and loosened his tie, saying mysteriously, "I've been given a special secret mission from above."

"What mission?"

Yuan Yuzi lay on the sofa, tilting her head back with a curious expression.

"I already said it's a secret mission. If I tell you, is it still a secret?" Fushimi Shika said with a smug expression.

Yuan Yuzi believed her and subconsciously retorted, "Tch, even if you don't tell me, can't I just go to the police station and ask?"

“Idiot, even if you ask, you’ll only find out that I was scolded by the team leader and kicked out of the investigation department in front of everyone…” Before Minamoto Tamako could exclaim in surprise, Fushimi Shika changed the subject: “But the truth is not like that. As I just said, I received a secret mission, which is why Team Leader Higashiyama put on this show for me.”

"Sigh!" Gen Tamako exclaimed in sudden realization, "Could it be... you're going to go undercover?"

"Shh!"

Fushimi Shika raised a finger and shushed Minamoto Tamako a few times, saying mysteriously, "Don't make wild guesses. Keep this a secret from outsiders, understand?"

Yuan Yuzi covered her mouth and nodded repeatedly, indicating that she understood.

Unexpectedly, Fushimi was given an important role as soon as he joined the team. The team leader even sent him to carry out such a dangerous mission. It seems that Fushimi's abilities have been recognized by everyone!

In that case, if Fushimi hadn't died young, he might have become a police inspector before her!
A sense of urgency washed over Yuan Yuzi. She quickly lowered her head and began to carefully read the rehabilitation science book. Her hips wiggled back and forth as the instruction was given, making her look even more like a caterpillar.

Fushimi Shika went back to her room to change her clothes. When she came out, she passed through the living room. Minamoto Tamako glanced at her and couldn't help but frown: "Why are you wearing a floral shirt?"

"Isn't it pretty?" Fushimi Shika spun around in place, showing his whole body to Minamoto Tamako.

He was wearing a loose-fitting yellow-green floral shirt with a leather jacket draped over his shoulders, and leather pants with chains attached. Looking down, Yuan Yuzi could see the rhinestone studs on his pants.

“...like a delinquent,” Gen Tamako said tactfully.

"This is the effect we want."

Fushimi Shika was very satisfied and walked out with his head held high.

Minamoto no Tamako was still pondering what the so-called 'secret mission' was. Judging from Fushimi Shika's attire, he was most likely going undercover, but she couldn't rule out other possibilities, such as posing as a drug addict to entrap law enforcement.

Fushimi Shika does not intend to reveal the specifics of the 'secret mission' to anyone... Don't ask, it's part of the plan.

The Wallfacer Fushimi Shika took the initiative, and the first thing he did was to find delinquents.

This guy 'borrowed' a student ID, swapped his leather jacket for a black school uniform, draped it over his shoulders, and instantly looked five years younger.

After he finished, he paged Watanabe Shun with just two words:
"Drink or not?"

Watanabe Shun replied instantly: "Where?"

Since Kazama Takusai recovered, Watanabe Shun had no reason to continue caring for him. His leave ended, and he had to return to work at the police station. He was also among the officers being called up for the Narcotics Investigation Division, and he was too busy to go home.

Fushimi Shika walked into the convenience store while typing with her head down: "Whatever, I'll wait for you at the Fushikirikuro intersection in Ikebukuro."

Watanabe Shun replied with the letter O, which Fushimi Shika guessed meant OK. This guy didn't want to type a single extra word in order to save money.

He casually grabbed a pack of cigarettes and went to the front desk to pay.

The convenience store clerk did not scan the code, but said, "Hello, please show your identification, such as your driver's license, as long as it can prove that you are an adult."

"Baka yarou!" Fushimi Shika slammed his hand on the counter, pointing at his own face and shouting angrily, "Do I look like a little kid?!"

He used to be a patrolman at the Sugamo Station patrol office and had patrolled this area before. Kazama Takusai explained that if you go around the apartment buildings, you'll be in Sumiyoshi-kai territory—this convenience store is the boundary line of that territory.

The other customers, seeing that some thugs had come to cause trouble, were afraid of getting into trouble themselves, so they quickly left.

"Uh……"

The convenience store clerk was also a student, working part-time on weekdays. Fushimi Shika's thuggish demeanor made him a little intimidated, and he instinctively turned around and called out, "Um... clerk, someone wants to buy cigarettes..."

A burly man with a face full of scars pushed open the warehouse door and strode in. He was wearing a convenience store apron, and his chest muscles and belly made the ropes for hanging look particularly taut.

"You want to buy cigarettes?"

The burly man sized up Fushimi Shika: "Which school do you go to?"

He ran a convenience store in this neighborhood, so he naturally knew who his regular customers were. These days, there were no direct sales from manufacturers; smokers who wanted cigarettes had to buy them from convenience stores that distributed them.

"What school? I've already graduated!" Fushimi Shika used a tongue-clicking gesture to act like a thug, then leaned in and pressed his forehead against the other's, like a cat taunting someone on the street. The two stared at each other across their noses, their eyes practically crossed. "What? You look down on me? Want to fight?"

The burly man didn't make a move or utter any threats; he simply opened his collar, revealing the tattoo beneath.

People who frequent the underworld can tell at a glance that someone is a gang member just by looking at their tattoos; if they are both gang members, the other person can also tell from the tattoo design that he is a junior leader of the Sumiyoshi-kai... or at least he used to be.

"This tattoo is really ugly."

Fushimi Shika snorted coldly, slapped the burly man's cheek, and simultaneously swept his foot across, knocking him to the ground. The man tried to resist, but Fushimi Shika delivered two powerful punches, letting him know the power of the Sugamo Detectives.

The convenience store part-time worker turned pale with fright. He picked up the phone to call the police, but before Fushimi Shika could speak, the burly man stopped him, saying, "Hang up!"

"But the store manager..."

"Don't call the police!" the burly man shouted, his face bruised and swollen.

The part-time worker glanced at Fushimi Shika, but then obediently hung up the phone.

At the store manager's instruction, he hung up the "Closed" sign and pulled down the convenience store's roller shutter, leaving only the three of them inside.

Fushimi Shika directly opened the cigarette pack, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and blew the secondhand smoke onto the shop manager's face.

The store manager wasn't annoyed, but instead asked Fushimi Shika where he was from. The latter, with a cigarette dangling from his lips and his thumb pointing to his nose, said nonchalantly, "I came to Tokyo to conquer the world and build the biggest gang in all of Japan!"

Upon hearing this, the shop manager looked at Fushimi Shika as if he were an idiot.

He feigned magnanimity and suggested that Fushimi Shika join the Sumiyoshi-kai, saying it would be a shame not to recruit such a capable fighter into the organization.

Fushimi Shika scoffed, dismissing the offer with disdain. He claimed that the Inagawa-kai's second-in-command had begged him to join, but he had refused. How could a defeated underling like him possibly recruit him?

Is it worthy?

The store manager couldn't help but laugh after hearing this.

"You don't believe me?!" Fushimi Shika, with a 'you dare look down on me' expression, immediately pulled out her phone, dialed Satake Gen's number, and put it on speakerphone: "Moshi moshi?"

"Why do you have time to call me?" Satake Gen had Fushimi Shika's contact information, so he knew who was calling just by looking at the number.

The store manager's expression changed slightly; he recognized Satake Gen's voice.

Fushimi Shika placed his phone between himself and the store manager: "Nothing, I just wanted to tell you a joke... Today I went to the convenience store to buy cigarettes, and the store manager is a member of the Sumiyoshi-kai. He was so clueless that I beat him up, and then he tried to recruit me... Isn't that funny?"

"..."

After a moment of silence, Satake Gen said, "It's funny."

"He's right here. Do you want to say something to him?" Fushimi Shika looked at the shop manager: "Come on, say hello to the second-in-command of the Inagawa-kai?"

The store manager cleared his throat and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Satake... is that you?"

"Don't get involved with him," said Gen Satake.

He paused, then asked, "Fushimi-kun, are you listening?"

Under the store manager's shocked comment, Fushimi Shika chuckled, leaned closer to the microphone, and said, "I'm listening. What's wrong?"

"If you plan to join a club, the Inagawa Club will always offer a more generous price than other clubs."

Gen Satake said earnestly, "I can assure you that Chairman Ishii will not treat you unfairly."

"talk later."

Fushimi Shika gave a perfunctory reply and hung up the phone immediately.

(End of this chapter)