Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 310, Superintendent General of Police Reappointed!

When Uesugi Muneyuki came out of the courthouse, the reporters outside were in an uproar.

What? Uesugi Muneyuki is going to resign from his position at Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital?
What is he trying to do? You see, if he doesn't have an official position at the hospital, Uesugi Muneyuki isn't considered part of the Metropolitan Police Department's forensic department. That means he has to reapply for his medical license, which means he won't be able to practice medicine legally for a period of time, i.e., he won't be able to legally perform autopsies or dissections!

Moreover, he gave testimony that was detrimental to his alma mater. Uesugi Muneyuki has effectively alienated himself from the Japanese medical community!

It's important to know that while Tokyo Medical and Dental University may not be considered the most prestigious university, it is still a Class A international university in Japan, second only to the seven Imperial Universities, and is especially among the top five universities in Japan for medicine!
Yes, Tokyo Medical and Dental University is not as famous because it focuses on training medical students, but in terms of prestige, it is higher than top-tier universities such as Waseda University, University of Tsukuba, and Keio University!

This will be unprecedented big news!

When Uesugi Muneyuki faced the reporter's questions, he remained silent for a while, looking somewhat sad. He glanced at the microphone the reporter shoved at him, but ultimately chose to interview Fuji TV's beautiful news anchor, Tsutsumi Reimi.

"Yes, it was a difficult decision. You know, Tokyo Medical and Dental University is my alma mater, Professor Zaizen is my mentor, we studied together in the hospital, and I've known Professor Okouchi for a long time. His ability in pathology is incredible. I once thought I would work at my alma mater forever."

“Sometimes making such a decision is very difficult. After many days and nights of thinking, I still decided to testify in court. Just like a forensic doctor, I just want to clarify everything, whether it is beneficial or harmful. All I have to do is to clarify the truth as I know it. It’s that simple. As for my colleagues at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, I wish them all the best.”

"As for my future plans? I'm not so sure. After this happened, I might take my talents to Kansai, or Dr. William Edwards of MIT in Massachusetts might ask me if I'm interested in pursuing a medical degree at MIT. Let's see what happens next."

Facing the camera, Uesugi Muneyuki spoke eloquently. After finishing his speech, he turned around, seemingly somewhat dejected, and bowed deeply in the direction of the courthouse.

Actually, he didn't need to come today. He only needed to remind the lawyer to change the focus, and the chances of winning the case would have increased significantly.

But he still came. In court, he had some things he really had to say. As we all know, the medical system itself is a highly professional and extremely closed system. On top of that, Japan's medical cliques have added a feudal system and a system of personal dependence, making it even more strictly hierarchical and with fixed masters and servants.

To reach the end of the White Tower, to reach the pinnacle of the medical path, one must become a part of the White Tower.

However, Uesugi Muneyuki was unwilling to become part of the White Tower. This was his choice, which also meant that he could only pursue the path of forensic medicine from then on, and his path in clinical medicine was completely cut off.

Everyone dreams of having miraculous healing skills and saving lives, and Uesugi Muneyuki's bow can be seen as a complete farewell to his dream of becoming a doctor.

Although he felt a little reluctant and regretful, Uesugi Muneyuki felt a sense of relief after finally completing this step.

We've finally escaped this damn tower!

As reporters at the scene tried to ask more questions, they heard shouts from the courthouse: "Something terrible has happened! Professor Zaizen has fainted in court!"

"What?!" All the reporters immediately sensed an even bigger news story. Seeing that Uesugi Muneyuki was not going to answer any more questions, they immediately turned towards the courtroom.

"Let's go," Uesugi Muneyuki said to Erina and Mikoto.

Goodbye, my dream of becoming a doctor!
Now let's see how Nagata-cho reacts.

After dropping a bombshell, Uesugi Muneyuki pondered his plans with his father-in-law.

My adoptive father's term is almost over, but there's still no definite answer from Nagata-cho.

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The next day, the explosive news spread throughout Japan.

Special Missions Unit Collapses! Forensic Examiner Uesugi Resigns from His Post! Metropolitan Police Department in Crisis!

"Uesugi Muneyuki may be going to Massachusetts for further studies; what does this mean for the Metropolitan Police Department's future?"

"80% crime-solving rate not guaranteed! The First Investigative Division's functions may be severely impacted!"

"Uesugi Muneyuki is a treasure belonging to the entire nation! He's worth five divisions! We can't let him get away!"

"Did Uesugi Muneyuki's Medical Path End After Reporting His Mentor? Rumors circulate that Osaka University and Kyoto University in the Kansai region are willing to offer him full scholarships, jeopardizing the safety of the Kanto region!"

The explosive news not only shocked Japanese society but also threw the Metropolitan Police Department into chaos. As mentioned earlier, the Japanese police have gradually become less efficient since the Heisei era. Although the Metropolitan Police Department does have some elites, when it comes to autopsies and solving cases, the Metropolitan Police Department, which is used to the presence of Uesugi Muneyuki, simply did not have any contingency plans!

The First Investigation Division and the Criminal Investigation Department frantically called Minami to ask what was going on, but Miss Minami said that Uesugi Muneyuki was still thinking about his future direction and had not yet made a decision.

The group immediately asked Eiji Watanabe, the outgoing Superintendent General of Police.

Yes, Eiji Watanabe's term ends in March of next year, and it's already mid-December. Many people are speculating about where he will go next.
Cabinet Crisis Management Supervisor? Japan Transportation Association? Crime Victim Support Organization? SECOM? Mitsubishi UFJ? Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group?
Watanabe Eiji, however, remained calm and collected, saying that if it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if it's going to marry, it's going to marry—there's nothing you can do about it. How could that be?! The others were even more anxious, thinking, "You've stepped down and run off with Uesugi Muneyuki, what are we going to do?"
Where's your daughter? Please help! The Special Missions Unit was only recently established; are we really going to have to disband on the spot?

Amidst the chaos outside, in Chiyoda Ward, Nagata-cho...

"Bang!" Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda slammed the newspaper article about Uesugi's possible resignation and potential escape onto the table. "This is a threat! This is blackmail! This is... Uesugi-kun's sudden resignation at this time! It must be at Eiji's behest! He's threatening us!"

Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda Koshu remained calm, twirling his Parker pen with a smile as he said, "That's normal, Koshu. It's because you've been pouring cold water on Eiji, constantly implying that he can retire when his term ends. His term will be over next March... It'll be over soon after the New Year holiday."

“Even so, which one of the positions I gave him wasn’t a top-notch lucrative one?” Onoda Kimiaki paused slightly, barely accepting his brother’s blame: “These are all positions with annual salaries of over 100 million yen! And they don’t lack real power!”

“You have a problem too, Kouaki. You’re the Superintendent General, and he’s the Superintendent General. Your attitude is like you’re doing him a favor! I arranged for you to come to the Metropolitan Police Department to check his control over the public security police, not to challenge him!” Onoda Kouaki shook his head and said, “You’re too eager to take over the ready-made legacy he left behind, huh? The Special Missions Unit, which can solve any case? The Criminal Investigation Department in Kanagawa and Chiba, where a bunch of useless people have already been reassigned after the personnel reshuffle? Or the Metropolitan Police Department’s comprehensive informatization that is about to be launched?”

“You come from the Public Security Bureau, unlike Eiji, you already have a serious lack of control over the Criminal Investigation Department. You finally managed to squeeze in Sugishita Ukyo as the head of the First Division... and that guy is still offending people everywhere. I know in the Cabinet that the head of the First Investigation Division is a very rude policeman!”

"But Sugishita Ukyo is the most suitable person for this position!" "Suitable, but not necessarily obedient!"

The Onoda brothers were silent for a moment, then Onoda Kimiaki suddenly said, "I don't think Uesugi Muneyuki really intends to leave. The University of Tokyo has already decided to give him a direct PhD program and a permanent position at the hospital. He just got engaged to Watanabe Minami, and he's also seeing Ikeda from the department..."

“Yes, Uesugi may not be planning to leave, but we dare not gamble that he really won’t leave.” Onoda Kimiaki said calmly, “Assuming Eiji steps down and Uesugi leaves, do you have the ability to make the Metropolitan Police Department as precise, swift, perfect, and popular as before? My Chief Cabinet Secretary?”

"...So there's nothing we can do?" Onoda Kimiaki already understood what his brother meant: "It hasn't happened a second time since the Cold War ended."

"Hmm, and Eiji is capable, obedient, and shrewd. His achievements as Superintendent General of Police, hmph~" Onoda Kouaki slowly took out a document and signed it: "No doubt about it."

Cabinet official documents.

The Superintendent General of Police has been reappointed!

The Cabinet Office is a place with many people and many mouths, involving countless departments. Information here cannot be blocked. The only difference is that so-called top secrets can be leaked at most one day later. And Chief Cabinet Secretary Kimiaki Onoda never intended to keep it a secret.

If you're going to give a reward, then give it decisively. Don't drag it out until Watanabe Eiji comes to ask for it himself; that's not dignified.

The next day, the most significant news came from the Japanese police force.

The Superintendent General of Police has been reappointed!

This means that Superintendent General Eiji Watanabe, who has served his full two-year term, will have his term extended for another term beyond the current one, meaning he will be in this key position for as long as four or four and a half years! (The term of office for Superintendent General is two or two and a half years, but most are transferred before they finish their term or resign voluntarily to take the blame for major cases).

Upon hearing this news, the entire Japanese police force, especially high-ranking officials from the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department, erupted in outrage.

Are you fucking never going to stop? You're stuck in this position, aren't you? So many people are eyeing this Superintendent General chair, waiting to have their turn! And you want to stay in it for another two years?
It's important to understand that the position of Superintendent General of Police is very special and sensitive. They directly control powerful departments, the violent machinery, and intelligence and special operations. After the end of the Cold War, in order to avoid the situation where the term of office was too long and the position became too powerful, there has never been a case of a Superintendent General of Police serving another term. Any police officer can only serve one term, or even just over a year as Superintendent General of Police. This has become an unwritten rule.

But Eiji Watanabe broke this rule!

Immediately, the Japanese public was abuzz with discussion. The general public was full of praise and support, because Eiji Watanabe had indeed done an excellent job during his term, without a doubt. However, the upper echelons of the police force were almost entirely critical.

After these high-ranking police officers finished their tirade, they quickly prepared gifts, put on smiles, and went to visit Watanabe's residence at Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, taking turns to pay their respects.

I hope Director Watanabe will continue to guide me for the next two years!
It's worth noting that although it's been a long time, those predecessors who served as Superintendent of Police for more than one term all had very bright futures ahead of them!
Sure enough, as soon as the news from the cabinet came out, Uesugi Muneyuki stopped talking about studying in the United States and said he would seriously consider the invitation from Kanto: "You know, Kanto is my home, I love it here, and I don't want to leave it."

The Special Missions Division received even more good news.

Minami Watanabe, the head of the Special Missions Division, has been officially promoted to inspector and become the managing officer of the Special Missions Division.

In the Metropolitan Police Department's auditorium, Minami Watanabe, now dressed in her Superintendent-level female police uniform, received her appointment certificate from her father, a woman who had achieved success in both love and career.

When she returned to the Special Missions Division, Uesugi Muneyuki arranged a surprise for Minami-sama.

"Attention! Salute to the supervising officer!" the newly appointed Special Missions Division Chief, Okada, shouted with a smile.

"loyalty!"

(End of this chapter)