Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 359, A Great Victory

Unbeknownst to her, Uesugi Muneyuki discovered that a dense network of relationships had begun to form around her.

Putting aside other things, just within the Special Missions System, Minami is backed by Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji, Kai Toru by Kai Mineaki, Date Chomune by the powerful Kazoku clan and Date Muneyori, the head of the Date family on Uwajima Island, Igarashi by the Mitsui Sumitomo Group, and Okada Masayoshi's backing is even more impressive—his father, Okada Masayoshi, is the Commissioner of the Financial Services Agency, a position that is a parliamentary secretary!

The position of political officer is not simply one rank higher than that of administrative officers such as the Superintendent General of Police and the Administrative Vice-Minister. There is an insurmountable gap between the two, as mentioned earlier, so I will not repeat it here.

Although Okada Masahiro had never met or spoken to him, Okada Masayoshi was, after all, his only son, and this Financial Services Agency Commissioner must be watching him from behind, right?
Similarly, Uesugi Muneyuki himself is now surrounded by people everywhere—Mai-senpai's Kanto Shrine Alliance, the Yonezawa Uesugi clan's Kasumigaseki Kazoku Conference, the University of Tokyo's academic clique gold watch group alliance, Tokio Marine Holdings, and Nippon Life Insurance.

Yes, there's also the existence of the village beauties in this world.

Damn it, why is Uesugi Muneyuki so dark?!
Kai Mineaki's entrustment today is tantamount to Uesugi Muneyuki receiving a "royal sword" and a "get-out-of-jail-free card" granted in the most private and solemn manner by the highest level (the Vice Minister of Justice). From now on, Kai Tōru can not only be manipulated by Uesugi Muneyuki at will without worrying about his father's reaction, but also, if others in the Metropolitan Police Department question Uesugi Muneyuki's management style, Uesugi Muneyuki can simply imply "Old Master Kai has authorized me," using Kai Mineaki's reputation to strengthen his own authority.

This is a complete relinquishment of paternal authority, and Kai Minamoto also faces the risk that the relationship will further deteriorate after his son finds out.

However, this is also Kai Mineaki's deepest paternal love—he would rather his son hate him than let someone control him and allow him to remain in the system after losing his father.

After all, he was just a non-professional. Without his father's protection, with his way of doing things and his disrespectful personality, he would often die without even knowing how.

Uesugi Muneyuki found it very difficult to connect the Kai Mine Aki in front of him with the Kai Mine Aki that Kai Toru had mentioned.

But it's understandable, people change. No matter how rebellious this son is, he is still his son, the only son left after the eldest son's suicide.

Emerging from the men's restroom, Uesugi Muneyuki immediately saw the beaming Ikeda Erena and Minami-sama, who was smiling and holding her hand.

Complete victory!
She's still at the Ministry of Justice, but Ikeda Erena's current mental state is like a squirrel that's just opened a nut treat. Her fluffy tail is sticking up high and shaking wildly. She's incredibly happy, a complete reversal of her previous depressed and aggrieved state.

How can Japanese society be so bright and wonderful?
"Hehe, Erena, are you happy now?" Miss Minami held Erena's large hand and said with a smile, "Didn't I tell you? As long as you follow me obediently, you won't be wronged. After all, I'll protect you!"

"Thank you, Minami... Thank you, Manager!" Erina instinctively wanted to call out Minami's name, but remembering that they were in the Ministry of Justice building, she restrained herself slightly.

“And what about me!” Uesugi Muneyuki walked out with a smile.

"Hmm..." The tall beauty was excited to see Uesugi Muneyuki finally come out and wanted to hug him, but Minami pulled her and she stopped in her tracks. Her hot eyes were not only full of moisture and desire, but also had pink hearts faintly appearing in her pupils.

Erena is a very simple woman. Just by looking at her like this, Uesugi Muneyuki knew what she was up to.

Well, there's nothing else to do after dealing with the Ministry of Justice's emergency review today.

Uesugi Muneyuki gestured for us to go home!

That afternoon, Sakata Bridge Tower, 1802.

Saito Asuka had not yet come home from school; only Uesugi Muneyuki, Watanabe Minami, and Ikeda Erena were at home.

Miss Minami was clearly still recovering from the aftereffects of the New Year holiday. As soon as she got home, she changed into a comfortable, knee-length, off-white turtleneck knit dress, paired with thick black velvet tights, and a matching knit cardigan. She sat comfortably on Uesugi Muneyuki's lap and talked to him.

Minami is petite and delicate. When Uesugi Muneyuki holds her on his lap, her toes can barely touch the ground. Uesugi Muneyuki can not only hold her waist so that she can sit comfortably in his arms, but also press his chin on her head, completely controlling her.

Unlike the strong and robust Erena, Minami is more sensitive to the cold. Her fitted long dress reached her calves, creating a gentle curve. The high-neck design not only kept her warm but also accentuated her delicate jawline and swan-like neck, adding a touch of serene elegance. To ward off the January chill, she wore thick, opaque black velvet tights underneath the dress. The thickness of 80D or higher ensured absolute warmth, while the deep black color conveyed a sense of composure and solemnity, creating a soft contrast with the light-colored knit dress and visually making her legs appear even slimmer and more adorable.

"Anyway, we've passed the test with Erena!" Minami said triumphantly to Uesugi Muneyuki, "How about that? Isn't your fiancée amazing?"

"Amazing, amazing, Minami is the best!" Uesugi Muneyuki smiled and kissed Minami on the lips, then lifted the hem of Minami's fitted knit dress, feeling the delicate, soft touch of the stockings on the young lady's legs: "She's amazing in every way, so shall we..."

"No, no! Without Erina, you really will kill me!" Minami was so frightened that she quickly begged for mercy.

For some reason, Uesugi Muneyuki seemed to be even more brutal in that area after returning from the New Year. Minami always felt like a doll being manipulated and played with by Uesugi Muneyuki. Although it was indeed an excellent experience, she could roughly feel that her body was at its limit after two times, even after she repeatedly asked Uesugi Muneyuki to be gentler.

"That's because you're so delicious, Minami-sama~" Uesugi Muneyuki didn't make any further moves. He held Minami in his arms with affection, smelling the fragrance in her hair. The young lady's sleeves were casually rolled up a few times, always creating a lazy atmosphere at home. A pair of thick black stockings hung from the man's knees, with a pair of fluffy light gray plush slippers hanging from the toes. The soft fabric wrapped around her ankles and seamlessly connected with the thick pantyhose, extending the warmth from her feet to her whole body.

"Zongxue, you too... you did something so big on the NHK set, you should at least have told us!" Minami loosely tied her long hair up, a few strands falling naturally, complementing her sweet and delicate face—a truly heartwarming sight in winter. "You've completely baffled the headquarters... really... NHK, you actually dared to embezzle the people's tax money! Collecting all those TV fees next year will be even harder~"

"The production crew's embezzlement and rushing to finish the project led to a murder. Is that my fault?" Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but complain. "Would it be right if I didn't expose them, let them continue to rake in money from the Taiga drama budget, and let them make Nishimura's death look like an accidental fall on set?"

"That's not what I meant!" Miss Minami said, pursing her lips with a hint of grievance. "Of course I know you did the right thing, but... what I mean is, you should at least have told me first. Aren't I your boss and fiancée? I only found out afterward!"

"Okay, okay, I'll definitely tell you first next time." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded.

In this matter with NHK, Uesugi Muneyuki has also won a great victory.

Just now, NHK held a press conference. At the conference, all NHK executives bowed deeply in apology, and the newly appointed NHK President, Katsuto Momii, shaved his head in repentance and made three promises. First, the drama "Gunshi Kanbei" was cancelled and permanently taken off the air, and all actors bore no responsibility. This incident was entirely caused by internal issues within NHK. A deep apology was offered to all actors involved in the Taiga drama, especially the male lead, Junichi Okada, who defied public opinion to take on the role.

Second, the production model of Taiga dramas was completely reformed, including but not limited to strengthening supervision, increasing budget transparency, improving working conditions, and handing over the judicial investigation of this matter entirely to the district prosecutor's office and a third-party investigation committee. All employees involved participated in the investigation, and those who should have been suspended were suspended or dismissed. Half of the board members resigned to take responsibility, and the senior management underwent a major reshuffle.

Third, with the cancellation of Taiga dramas this year, the planned Taiga drama "Hana Moyu" for next year has also been completely scrapped, meaning there will be no Taiga dramas this year or next! As for whether the "Sanada Maru" project will continue, it depends on the review and judgment results, as well as whether the public will forgive it.

Uesugi Muneyuki, who was interviewed by Fuji TV's beautiful anchor Reimi Tsutsumi, also emphasized on camera that, based on the information he currently has, the problem lies with the NHK Taiga drama production team. The actors and the TV station are also victims. People should not be overly critical of NHK's fee system and Taiga drama system, and should give NHK another chance.

"NHK still owes me a cameo in a Taiga drama!" Uesugi Muneyuki said to the camera.

With Uesugi Muneyuki saying this, the focus of the Japanese public's attack shifted to the producer and the production team. Producer Nakamura has been arrested and faces up to eight years in prison. Director Tanaka, although not found guilty of bribery and temporarily released on bail, has announced that he will permanently retire from the entertainment industry because of this incident.

Without a doubt, this was another resounding victory for Uesugi Muneyuki.

However, this did not come without a price.

"Faced with such a profound crisis of morality, law, emotion, and trust, the artistic life of 'Gunshi Kanbei' has been completely ended. The intervention of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is for accountability and reform, not to save a work tainted by sin. Any attempt by NHK to revive the series will be seen as an insult to the intelligence of the nation and a desecration of the tragedy, and will only trigger a disastrous backlash."

"Kanbei in Taiga dramas can strategize and command on screen, but he cannot escape the bloodshed and money-grubbing of reality unscathed."

"In real life, the 'Uesugi Forensic Detective' may be able to solve one major case after another, but will he ever be able to walk away unscathed?"

This is a report published by the famous gossip magazine Friday after the incident, which directly points to the core problem caused by Uesugi Muneyuki's continuous solving of cases - he must always be correct and always have witnesses and physical evidence. Once he makes a mistake, he will face an unprecedented backlash!
This is also what Minami is worried about.

Uesugi Muneyuki, however, indicated that she didn't need to worry and that he knew what he was doing.

Just kidding, how could he be wrong?

Not to mention he's getting stronger and stronger now.

Just then, Erina Ikeda appeared. The tall beauty had changed into a standard winter policewoman's uniform skirt suit from the Metropolitan Police Department, with a uniform coat over it. The skirt hem barely reached above her knees. Her long, beautiful legs, encased in semi-transparent black Lycra stockings, swayed lightly back and forth with a firm stride. Her brand-new black CL7cm high heels with red soles on her black silk stockings made a strange and moving melody with each impact against the ground of the Sakata Bridge Tower.

The tall, beautiful woman's short, brown hair, with slight waves at the ends, swayed gently. Her hot, captivating eyes were filled with a hazy, misty light, and her strikingly beautiful face was flushed with a delicate blush. She couldn't help but smile with a hint of pride.

Although the winter uniform covered Rena Ikeda's body completely, seemingly revealing nothing, her stunning figure and slender, sexy body were impossible to conceal.

Under the gazes of Uesugi Muneyuki and Minami, Ikeda Erena approached them somewhat awkwardly, bowed deeply, and said in her characteristic half-smiling tone, "Hello, examiners, I am Ikeda from the Otsuka Police Station..."

This is a reenactment of the emergency review scene conducted by the Ministry of Justice today.

“Very well, Ms. Ikeda, please recount what happened!” Minami said, feigning seriousness.

"Explain your improper behavior. Does it violate the principle of minimum force?" Uesugi Muneyuki asked seriously, his arm around Minami.

“I couldn’t judge at the time…” Rena Ikeda feigned grievance, “It was just an instinctive reaction.”

Thus, unlike the situation this morning, Erina Ikeda, who accidentally killed someone during a police operation, quickly failed in the face of the dark emergency investigation process. Not only was she charged with intentional homicide, but she also had to be punished on the spot.

"Ms. Erena Ikeda, after review by this committee, your actions have violated the law and you must now be punished accordingly!" the evil Minami declared righteously.

"Ms. Ikeda, you don't want to lose your job as a police officer, do you?"

The evil Uesugi also spoke openly and honestly.

"Please, please don't let me lose this job, I'll do anything... Pfft!" Erena couldn't hold back her laughter after acting for a while, so she simply pounced on him: "Ah!!! I don't remember the rest! I'm not acting anymore!"

As a result, her pounce landed her head and face all over Uesugi Muneyuki and Watanabe Minami.

Turn the tide and launch an offensive!
“Hmm…”*2.

I can't breathe!!!

And so, Erena almost turned the tables, until the tall, beautiful judo policewoman was subdued by Uesugi Muneyuki in the midst of their playful antics, and both beauties were held in Uesugi Muneyuki's arms.

Today marks yet another victory for the evil Uesugi!
A resounding victory! *3

(End of this chapter)