Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 221, The New Special Investigation System
At 9 a.m. on September 18, the Metropolitan Police Department was brightly lit.

Inside the main conference room, a special investigation meeting is being held.

Police Commissioner General Kaneko Tsuru, Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda were all present. At the same time, high-ranking officials such as Police Commissioner Kudo Tsuyoshi, Police Commissioner Uchimura Kanji, and Police Commissioner Sugimoto were also present.

Seated below were Sugishita Ukyo, Chief of the First Investigation Division; Kakuta, Chief of the Third Division of the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department; Ichijo Inspector, Superintendent of Public Security Affairs; and Higurashi Inspector, Superintendent of the First Investigation Division.

Minami Watanabe from the Special Missions Division was also present. Inspector Okada, Chief Inspector Erina Ikeda, and forensic assistant Mikoto Ishihara were all sitting behind Division Chief Minami. Meanwhile, Muneyuki Uesugi, the core of the Special Missions Division, was explaining the case to the entire Metropolitan Police Department's high-ranking officials.

The case has already been explained, so I will not repeat it here.

When the second body was found, Uesugi Muneyuki insisted on having its DNA compared with that of the missing students from Tokyo Women's University.

This request was truly absurd and made no sense, but everyone had unwavering faith in Uesugi Muneyuki's judgment. That afternoon, the body bag was sent to the forensic department, and the Metropolitan Police Department personally ordered all other work to be stopped. Through DNA sequencing, it was confirmed that the second body was Hirasawa Yui, a Tokyo Women's University student who had been missing for a month.

This put immense pressure on the Metropolitan Police Department.

Does this suggest the existence of a super serial killer who systematically disposes of bodies?

Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't give them an answer either, because based on the autopsy results and the time the body was disposed of, it was impossible to determine whether it was the same person who did it, and he needed to conduct further investigations.

After consulting with Superintendent General Eiji Watanabe and Chief Cabinet Secretary Kimiaki Onoda, the Tokyo Bay serial body dumping case was officially decided to be established.

The Special Investigation Headquarters is headed by Sugishita Ukyo, the chief of the First Investigation Division, and Higurashi Sota, the superintendent of the First Investigation Division, as its deputy chief.

It comprises the First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Divisions of the First Investigation Division, as well as the Special Missions Division. It also forms a joint special investigation headquarters by drawing hundreds of police officers from Ota Ward and Suginami Ward, where the cases occurred, who were involved in the two cases.

At the same time, the circumstances of this case are complicated.

After consultation between the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kimiaki Onoda approved it.

Rokuro Kakuta, the head of the Third Section of the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department, will lead the department into this investigation.

Superintendent Kaoru Ichijo and Inspector Yusuke Godai from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau will also lead a team of SATs to join the team.

Among them, the SAT will be unusually equipped with heavy firepower, including an MP5 for each soldier and two HK PSG-1 sniper rifles.

The equipment and configuration of Japanese police are subject to strict legal restrictions and social environment. They are usually focused on maintaining public safety and are very strict about the use of firearms. They will never easily use machine guns, semi-automatic rifles or greater heavy firepower. When on duty, they will avoid firing their guns whenever possible and will do everything possible to avoid any controversy.

However, this case went too far. The cabinet, foundations, local governments, and even the Metropolitan Police Department all believed that because it might involve yakuza groups, it was necessary to equip the facility with heavy firepower.

After assigning the tasks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda slowly stood up, his expression as calm as ever: "Then, the tasks are assigned. This matter concerns the image of the entire country and the honor of the Japanese police. I urge you, gentlemen, to do your utmost to solve the case as soon as possible. If the case remains unsolved for a long time, the public will question the police's capabilities. In particular, if a series of crimes or transnational criminal connections are discovered later, it may trigger panic."

"This matter also involves the 1.5 trillion yen Yokohama urban revitalization plan, including but not limited to the entire Sumitomo Mitsui Group, several major insurance groups, and tens of thousands of jobs, as well as the entire Tokyo metropolitan area's fisheries, shipping, and foreign trade, including tourism, international investment confidence, surrounding housing prices, and even the political situation."

After saying this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda bowed and said, "I beg you, officers of the Japanese police!"

Everyone responded with a resounding "yes," feeling the immense pressure on their bodies.

Before this, no one expected the case to be so complicated! But the more they investigated, the more outrageous and larger the case became. By the time they came to their senses, it had become a major case that could shake the entire Kanto region and even the whole of Japan!
"Excuse my bluntness." However, after Onoda finished speaking, Section Chief Sugishita Ukyo took the initiative to emphasize, "Using heavy firepower directly is a last resort. Although we have been given a lot of authority in this search, please remember that we cannot yet determine whether it was the work of a yakuza group. I hope that you will not do anything that endangers the lives of others due to being too hasty during the search."

"Remember, remember."

Everyone present nodded, except for Sugishita Ukyo, who had his back to Onoda, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, and showed a hint of displeasure on his face.

As a member of the Public Security faction, Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda was well aware of the gradual decline of the Public Security faction in recent years, and he wanted to take advantage of this possible opportunity to use it as a breakthrough point to rebuild the glory of the Public Security faction.

"You always ruin my plans, Sugishita Ukyo. You value life and justice above all else, even at the expense of the organization's interests. You're really not a likeable person," thought Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda.

But that's probably why I'm so infatuated with you and like you so much, right?

Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda curled the corners of his lips, offering no rebuttal.

Now it was Superintendent General Eiji Watanabe's turn to speak. He stood up and said, "Gentlemen, in order to solve this case as soon as possible, this agency has dispatched the Special Missions Unit. Forensic Officer Uesugi will be in full charge of the investigation. We hope that you will voluntarily hand over any clues or inferences to Forensic Officer Uesugi for his judgment."

"Hey!" The Metropolitan Police Department was completely impressed by Uesugi Muneyuki. His ability to immediately recognize that a pile of shredded flesh was almost the missing female student was truly remarkable.

"For security reasons, I also request that Forensic Inspector Uesugi not act alone," Watanabe Eiji said. "If a personal search is necessary, please have the Security Department and the Public Security Department provide him with the necessary protection for his personal safety!"

"Yes!" Section Chief Kakuta of the Group Defense Department and Officer Ichijo of the Public Security Department immediately stood up.

"This is Ms. Mikoto Ishihara, the newly hired forensic assistant of Forensic Officer Uesugi. Please note that she also has the right to come and go freely and conduct searches. Please provide her with security protection."

Thus, the Joint Special Investigation Headquarters was established, with all the elite officers of the Metropolitan Police Department deployed, ready to head to Daejeon Ward.

Large groups of people in suits were making preparations. Uesugi Muneyuki also noticed the SAT special task force of the public security police who were already lined up at the door waiting to depart. Among them, two SAT officers were carrying large, long suitcases.

"Is this the HK PSG-1?" Uesugi Muneyuki asked a passing police officer, pointing at the large box.

"Oh? Hmm, yes, it contains a PSG-1 from Heckler & Koch GmbH." A police inspector paused, then said, "I didn't expect Uesugi-san to be interested in weapons? You're a hidden military enthusiast?"

"No, I'm wondering if this thing could shoot me right through the head," Uesugi Muneyuki said casually.

Mai-senpai's defensive technique can withstand ordinary bullets. The moment a bullet hits the body, it can be deflected directly using a spirit ball.

However, 9mm SIG pistol rounds are also standard bullets, as are .50 BMG rounds for Barrett pistols.

There's a huge difference between regular bullets!
What kind of "ordinary bullet" is Mai-senpai referring to when she says she can stop ordinary bullets?
“This…this is not something to joke about. I strongly advise against Uesugi-san trying it, and I hope I never have to use these two weapons.” Inspector Ichijo chuckled and shook his head repeatedly. “If Uesugi-san really likes them, we can apply to the Security Department to let you try them out at the shooting range or underground training ground.”

"Want to give it a try?" Uesugi Muneyuki touched the long, dark box and couldn't help but click his tongue. "A PSG from HK, right? Hmm, PSG, PSG..."

PSG.LGD!

TI8final, PSG2-2OG!

Uesugi Muneyuki didn't say anything more; he simply indicated that they could set off.

Uesugi Muneyuki, dressed in a dark suit, walked ahead alone. Beside him were the Special Missions Unit's criminal police officers, led by Miss Minami, and on the other side were the public security police officers, led by Keishi Ichijo. Behind them were the organized crime countermeasures police officers from the Organizational Crime Division.

In the corridors of the Metropolitan Police Department, everyone was closely united around Uesugi Muneyuki, like stars surrounding the sun. Criminal investigation, forensic science, public security, and police teams all followed Uesugi Muneyuki's lead.

When they came out of the Metropolitan Police Department, a joint investigation committee composed of representatives from the Mitsui Sumitomo Group, Tokio Marine Holdings, and Nippon Life Insurance was waiting outside.

Further outside were countless media reporters who were still waiting outside the Metropolitan Police Department at three in the morning, hoping for a big news story.

Everyone had a vague premonition.

A new special investigation system is being gradually established, with Forensic Examiner Uesugi at its core.

(End of this chapter)