Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 270, You Know Nothing About the Dark Side of the Medical World

Uesugi Muneyuki must admit that during the period from losing Mikoto to awakening his inner world abilities—that is, from his senior year of high school to his senior year of college—he was in a very awkward state. He was difficult to get along with and also quite stubborn, which caused him a lot of trouble during that time.

However, at the time, Uesugi Muneyuki had a "whatever" attitude. In his view, this world wasn't real, so he could just have fun. Did he really think he was that important?
Come on, the Qing Dynasty is over! And Sister Mikoto has left me too!
It wasn't until he accidentally awakened his abilities in the other world that Uesugi Muneyuki gradually regained his sense of immersion. In fact, looking back on his performance during that period, Uesugi Muneyuki felt a little ashamed.

No one is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes. Human nature is ultimately an integration of countless social relationships. Although Uesugi Muneyuki also values ​​order and justice, he honestly asked himself, if his grandfather really died on the spot because of that good-for-nothing son of the Kii Tokugawa family, and Uesugi Muneyuki himself had the ability to control the underworld, it would be really hard for him not to have other thoughts.

As the chief surgeon for Sasaki Yohei's autopsy, Professor Zaizen bears undeniable responsibility for this incident. From a medical perspective, Professor Zaizen did not misdiagnose; he did the best that humans could do, and he should not be blamed.

However, he was also the one who arrogantly induced and even forced patients to undergo surgery beforehand, altered medical records afterward, tried every means to silence all those in the know, used methods to deny the deceased's family the opportunity to appeal, and engaged in academic monopoly.

"What's wrong, legendary forensic doctor? Are you held back by morality?" Seeing Uesugi Muneyuki's appearance, the head of the forensic department couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark: "Isn't he known as the Metropolitan Police Department's last trump card? Isn't he the embodiment of justice? How come he hesitates when his own interests are involved?"

“This isn’t about interests, you bastard!” Uesugi Muneyuki said coldly. “If it were a medical issue, it would undoubtedly be a misdiagnosis, and I would definitely testify in court. But… as we’ve discussed, Professor Zaizen’s diagnosis is correct. So this matter has escalated from the medical level to the legal and moral levels. And these levels involve the police, prosecutors, lawyers, and courts. I’m just a forensic doctor; I shouldn’t be involved in these things.”

“Heh, you’re right.” Nakado Kei acknowledged Uesugi Muneyuki’s opinion with a hint of sarcasm: “But you’ve already been dragged into this.”

"The moment Professor Azuma's daughter came to you, you were already embroiled in the struggle between Professor Azuma and Professor Zaizen. And according to you, Professor Zaizen altered the medical records, right?" Nakado crossed his arms and sneered, "Here and there too. Guess, Uesugi Forensic Examiner, if the hospital dares to alter even medical records, would they dare to alter your report?"

Uesugi Muneyuki narrowed his eyes; this was exactly what he was most worried about.

The issue now is not whether he should take sides, but that the hospital has definitely tied him to its side.

“I think you should ask Professor Okouchi instead of Suguru,” Mikoto Ishihara said worriedly. “Professor Okouchi performed the autopsy with you. He’s a person who has received the Emperor’s award and is qualified to attend the Seiryoden Hall. Perhaps he can help you.”

"Heh, don't forget, my grandfather was also a person who received the Emperor's reward and was qualified to attend the Seiryoden Hall." Uesugi Muneyuki chuckled, but nodded as well: "Thanks, Nakado-san, I'll treat you to barbecue next time."

In the past, he might have been a little afraid of Professor Zaizen, but now... his social influence and resources are no less than Zaizen's. Only Zaizen's adoptive father, Zaizen Mataichi, as the vice president of the Kanto Medical Association, poses a threat.

But I'm not without resources.

“Then I want to eat at Xuxuyuan,” Zhongtang Xi said casually, then grabbed a clean shroud, covered his face with it, and fell asleep: “And the 30,000 yuan set meal.”

"That guy's slacking off again," Mikoto Ishihara said indignantly. "He just likes to hide in the dissection room and sleep all day when he has nothing to do. He's a pay thief!"

"Alright, it's his business if he likes to slack off. Let's go to the hospital now." Uesugi Muneyuki indicated that they should ignore this for now.

Higashi Saeko's arrival reminded him of something.

If the affiliated hospital can alter a patient's medical records, then could it also secretly alter Uesugi Muneyuki's pathology autopsy report?
Back in the Special Missions Division, as expected, Minami did not approve of Uesugi Muneyuki's decision.

She felt that Uesugi Muneyuki should refuse to participate in the matter directly, but after hearing that Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital might have changed Uesugi Muneyuki's pathology report, Minami's attitude immediately changed: "Should I find my father?"

"No need, this is a matter for the medical community, let the medical community handle it." Uesugi Muneyuki indicated that Erina didn't need to come along, he and Mikoto would go back to the hospital together.

"What a run of bad luck!" On the way, Ishihara Mikoto was driving when she heard Uesugi Muneyuki grumbling in the back seat: "It's been so bad lately. The Yokohama case happened at the Metropolitan Police Department, the God's Hand program happened on Fuji TV, something happened at my brother's wedding, and now something happened at the hospital! Why is everything so unlucky lately? Should I go to Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine to pay my respects to Namu Hachiman Daibosatsu?"

"So what exactly happened at yesterday's wedding?" Ishihara Mikoto was completely confused.

“You weren’t there last night, so I beat someone up.” Uesugi Muneyuki’s face darkened. “My brother’s wedding was going well, but then the Kii Tokugawa family…”

Uesugi Muneyuki told Mikoto about her unfilial son's disruptive behavior at the wedding.

“Then don’t hit people, Uesugi-kun…” Mikoto’s first reaction to this was not surprise or amusement, but worry: “You are a person of high status now, and you’ve done something that has offended people. So many eyes are watching you. If someone uses this to their advantage, you’ll be in trouble!”

“If there’s trouble, then we have to step in.” Uesugi Muneyuki didn’t say much, but changed the subject: “Speaking of which, how’s your relationship with Asuka as a mother and daughter?”

"Well, it'll be fine then." Ishihara Mikoto thought to herself, "Uesugi, you can't fall down! What will I do if you do? My sister can only rely on you now." Asuka is a bit resistant to me and usually avoids me.

"The more you interact, the better," Uesugi Muneyuki said with a smile. "You'll be representing Asuka's guardian at parent-teacher conferences from now on!"

"Huh?!" Mikoto was stunned by Uesugi Muneyuki's words: "Parent-Teacher Conference? Me?"

“Otherwise, you are Asuka’s only guardian.” Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself, “A 31-year-old mother and a 16-year-old daughter, um, the legal marriage age in Japan is 16, that doesn’t quite make sense.” “So get to know each other better, don’t be too distant and let them see through your act. I’ll allow you to come to Sakata Bridge more often.”

“But I don’t want to go.” Ishihara Mikoto rolled her eyes. “Are you trying to make me more familiar with Asuka? You’re just lusting after my body, you’re shameless!” The forensic beauty really didn’t want to get involved in Uesugi Muneyuki’s private life. Maintaining their current relationship as a meal ticket, work permit, and best friend was good enough. She didn’t want to marry Uesugi Muneyuki a few years ago, and she didn’t want to a few years later either.

"..." Uesugi Muneyuki was speechless. He wondered why all the women around him were like this. Whether it was Mai-senpai or Erina-sensei Mikoto-nee, none of them wanted to marry him, and they were very clearly resistant to it.

It seems that among all the women around him, the only one who wants to marry him is Miss Minami.

Strange.

Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital is not far from Sakuradamon.

Uesugi Muneyuki arrived quickly.

The medical and dental college was unprepared for Uesugi Muneyuki's sudden return. When he appeared at the medical office and asked to see his pathology report, the director of the medical office could only say, "Um, the report is not with us right now."

"Not here at your medical bureau? Are you kidding me?!" Uesugi Muneyuki shouted angrily, "We're about to have our second trial, and your medical bureau doesn't have the pathology report? Do you expect me to see it when I go to court?"

"Where exactly is Sasaki Yohei's report?" Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself, "As expected!" The medical department stopped pretending.

Tokyo Medical and Dental Clinic tampered with its own pathology report!
"Yes...yes, over at the First Surgery Department!" Over the past two years, Uesugi Muneyuki's prestige had grown daily, and the medical department dared not refuse to answer.

So Uesugi Muneyuki took Ishihara Mikoto to the First Surgical Department and obtained her pathology autopsy report.

Upon opening it, I found that the conclusion regarding the lung lesions in my own pathology report had indeed been changed to "the cause of death was respiratory failure due to postoperative metastasis. The preoperative CT scan showed lung inflammation caused by long-term smoking, and no signs of metastasis were observed."

"Damn it!" Uesugi Muneyuki slammed his fist on the table in anger.

Damn!

He had been careless. If Professor Higashi's daughter hadn't come to him, Uesugi Muneyuki, who was focused on his work at the Metropolitan Police Department, would never have imagined that Tokyo Medical and Dental University had secretly altered his autopsy report!
This hospital... not only wants to suppress this matter, but also wants him to take responsibility, and then use his name to pressure the district prosecutor's office, the court, and the parties involved!

Good calculation.

"This is outrageous!" Mikoto had clearly seen this kind of thing before; she seemed much calmer than Uesugi Muneyuki. "Uesugi, don't get agitated. Let's go find the headmaster now..."

“Going to the dean is useless.” Uesugi Muneyuki gripped the altered report tightly, his brow furrowed. “It’s highly likely that the report was changed at the behest of Dean Ukai. Think about it, Mikoto-nee, how could the First Surgery Department modify an autopsy report that had already been filed in the records without the dean’s approval and authorization?”

"Let's go find Professor Okouchi."

Uesugi Muneyuki was very rational at this moment. He knew that going to Dean Ukai now would not yield any results.

Five minutes later, the forensic pathology department.

“I see.” Professor Okouchi sat quietly behind his desk, his expression neither hurried nor joyful, only furrowed brows, clearly used to such things: “I understand. Uesugi-kun, you can go back to the Metropolitan Police Department.”

"professor?"

"Leave this to me. I will rewrite the pathological autopsy report, and I will sign it this time." Professor Okouchi took off his reading glasses and looked at his student. "Anyway, I will be retiring in a few years. You are still young and should not stop here. So leave it to me. Don't worry, Ukai and the others can't touch me."

"Professor!" Uesugi Muneyuki hadn't expected Professor Ōkouchi to say such a thing: "This isn't a simple matter of falsification; this is a crime!"

“I know.” Professor Okouchi said calmly, “I’ve been a doctor for fifty years. Haven’t I seen enough of this kind of thing? You shouldn’t get involved, otherwise… Uesugi-kun, you know nothing about the dark side of the medical world.”

"Sasaki's matter is not even a big deal. It is essentially just an internal power struggle within the hospital."

“You’re already doing things that offend people in the Metropolitan Police Department. If you offend people in the medical field as well…” Professor Okouchi closed his eyes and gave a warm smile: “I’ll take care of testifying in court. Don’t worry about anything else.”

"Your battlefield is not here."

"This is my battlefield."

(End of this chapter)