Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 368, Cherry Blossom Party
In Japan's judicial and law enforcement system, the combined status of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor is significantly higher than that of the Superintendent General of Police. The nature of their powers and their political threat are fundamentally different. The District Public Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor monopolizes the power of prosecution, possesses the power of compulsory search, can arbitrarily issue arrest warrants, and can even directly change the political situation (such as the Lockheed case in the Kakuei Tanaka case). Moreover, the District Public Prosecutors Office Chief Prosecutor is vertically subordinate to the Supreme Public Prosecutors Office, and the Ministry of Justice and the Cabinet cannot directly interfere. They also have the Special Investigation Unit, a trump card department.

The Superintendent General of Police is responsible for maintaining public order, preliminary criminal investigations, and public safety incidents.

District prosecutors can directly summon witnesses and freeze assets. Moreover, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor is usually promoted to the National Supreme Public Prosecutor General, and his future is promising. Meanwhile, the Superintendent General of Police usually has to start thinking about his future after leaving office once he reaches this position.

Therefore, all things considered, the Superintendent General of Police is undoubtedly at a disadvantage when facing the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor.

However, Japan has a relatively rare system of joint prosecution and police, where neither side is directly subordinate to the other and they do not have a common superior. Therefore, there is no direct or indirect superior-subordinate relationship. As for Chief of Staff Nishikawa's anger towards Kashiwagi Jin, Watanabe Eiji was capable of handling it.

After eating a little something, Watanabe Eiji signaled that it was time to call it a day; he was quite annoyed.

Although Kashiwagi Jin did not do anything wrong, and the police did have the power to transfer him after a maximum of 48 hours after arrest, Watanabe Eiji was still very unhappy about having to clean up Kashiwagi Jin's messes time and time again.

"Father, don't be angry. Inspector Kashiwagi isn't a bad person, he's just a bit impulsive." Watanabe Minami was indeed Eiji's sweet little girl, she patted her father's back playfully.

"You don't understand, Zong Xue, Minami." Watanabe Eiji wasn't usually so authoritative in private. The Superintendent General rolled his eyes. "Kashiwa Jin's way of doing things is actually constantly draining the connections of those around him, constantly sacrificing his family and friends. This can't go on. Of course, I know he's a good guy, and very righteous. His spirit of hating evil is also very touching, but..."

“Indeed, what he’s doing really drains the people around him, especially his closest relatives.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded in deep agreement, indicating that he couldn’t agree more.

"Alright, you've all had a hard day. Go home and get some rest." Watanabe Eiji didn't want to continue on this topic. In truth, whether it was him, or the former Section Chief Mikasa, or the current Section Chief Sugishita Ukyo, they all admired Kashiwagi Jin's sense of justice and drive. That's why the Metropolitan Police Department had repeatedly protected him... But even Watanabe Eiji was utterly speechless at Kashiwagi Jin's antics!
That's the District Attorney General!

Eiji Watanabe had other activities planned for the evening, so Muneyuki Uesugi drove back to Sakata Bridge with Minami Watanabe. Naturally, Minami drove, while Muneyuki Uesugi sat in the passenger seat, reminiscing about the "sacrifice" of the people around Jin Kashiwagi.

"Phew, that was terrifying!" Miss Minami was still shaken. The Special Missions Department administrator, who had survived the ordeal, couldn't help but complain to her fiancé, "Do you know that the Special Missions Department almost went bankrupt because of you? Our entire Special Missions Department is essentially built on your crime-solving abilities. If it weren't for you, Muneyuki, the only outcome for our Special Missions Department would have been disbandment."

"I'm here to disband the Special Missions Group!" Uesugi Muneyuki chuckled and hummed a song: "I came from London, bringing Kaname~ Just opened MyGolive, turned around and stuffed me in~ People's hearts are cold to the bone, I cried in my trousers~ When it comes to loneliness in the band, even Boqi can't compare to me~"

“Hahaha~” Although Watanabe Minami didn’t understand what Uesugi Muneyuki was saying, she could sense the smugness in his words: “Speaking of which, Meisa-nee is really pitiful. We all thought she married very well. A non-professional married the handsome and righteous Inspector Kashiwagi from the University of Tokyo Gold Watch Group. But we never expected it to turn out like this. Chief Prosecutor Nishikawa is very likely to become the Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office in the future... Even my father doesn’t dare to offend him.”

"Didn't you marry well too?" Uesugi Muneyuki felt a little strange hearing Minami say that. Although he knew what kind of person Kashiwagi Jin was, he was still a little displeased. So he imitated Minami's tone and said, "I'll soon be in the University of Tokyo's Gold Watch Group too, and I'm from a prestigious family, a prestigious family, oh a prestigious family~ Kora~"

"Pfft~" Minami was amused by Uesugi Muneyuki. As she drove, she recalled the scene of Uesugi Muneyuki at the Sakuradamon hearing, and a surge of tenderness suddenly rose in her heart: "Muneyuki, you... you really didn't touch Asuka... I, I like it so much!"

"Uh... well, I can't help it, my family is very strict!" Uesugi Muneyuki forced a smile.

If I had touched Asuka, I'd be buried a long way off by now.

Mai-senpai is ruthless when she kills people!
And... to be honest, Minami, although you're a few years older than Asuka, you're more like a minor compared to her...

The thought crossed Uesugi Muneyuki's mind, but he dared not say it aloud, because Minami would definitely hit him... even though it wouldn't hurt much.

"Hmm? Why do I get the feeling that you're thinking about something dangerous? Muneyuki~" Sure enough, Minami Radar keenly caught the changes in Uesugi Muneyuki's expression and eyes.

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about how to get along with Asuka in the future." Uesugi Muneyuki quickly shook his head.

“Just treat her normally. Now the whole Kanto region knows Asuka is yours. It’s just a matter of waiting until she turns eighteen. Then we’ll see how to arrange her career. Do you really want her to leave you?” At this moment, Miss Minami suddenly remembered something: “Oh right, Muneyuki, remember to participate in the Metropolitan Police Department’s Cherry Blossom Party in February.” “Cherry Blossom Party?” Uesugi Muneyuki asked curiously.

“Yes, the Sakura Club is an association made up of many married and former police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department. Anyone who is married and has served as a police officer can join. We hold regular gatherings and team-building activities, including flower arranging, tea ceremony, baking, golf, and waka poetry. My mother is the president of the Sakura Club.” Minami nodded: “Although we are not officially married yet, I am already with you… and we are engaged, so you could say that!”

"I see, it would be good to go and take a look." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded, there's never a bad thing to expand your network.

"And Meisa-nee goes every time," Minami-sama casually remarked. "Every time there's a cherry blossom festival, I see Meisa-nee apologizing to Kashiwagi-kun everywhere. It must be really tough for her."

Oh? Uesugi Muneyuki's gaze became playful.

Will Meisa Kashiwagi go too?
“Speaking of which, I didn’t participate this year, but starting next year, I will also participate in the annual Chinese Assembly as a formal member of the Kasumi Association.” Uesugi Muneyuki immediately returned the favor.

Hmm? Minami's eyes lit up too.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

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Back at the Sakata Bridge Tower, the moment he opened the door, Uesugi Muneyuki was hit by a meatball chicken that nearly sent him flying!
It's Erina Ikeda!

"Muneyuki!!!" Ikeda Erena is really clingy. Even though it's only been half a day, Erena feels like she's been separated from Uesugi Muneyuki for a long time.

Uesugi Muneyuki and Erina hugged, then subconsciously looked into the room.

Hmm? Mikoto and Asuka haven't come back yet?
"They were taken to the child counseling center and the district attorney's office to give statements."

Just then, a clear, melodious, and elegant voice came from inside the room.

Under the crystal chandelier in the room, Mai Shirakawa curled up in a corner of the soft sofa. She was wearing an oversized oatmeal-colored cashmere turtleneck sweater, the fluffy texture seemingly enveloping her gently, revealing only her delicate chin, clear cheeks, and perfect figure.

The cashmere turtleneck was casually layered, and she chose dark gray, thick Wolford velvet tights for her lower body. This material has a subtle sheen under the light, which not only perfectly resists the coldness of the floor, but also makes her legs look smooth and long. The deep gray color steadily complements the light color of the upper body, making the whole look both layered and calm.

With her long legs outstretched, Mai-senpai lazily flipped through a book, sipping her hot tea. The loose hem of her sweater slightly covered her thighs, creating a subtle transition between her and her pantyhose, exuding an effortless relaxation and elegance. The warm touch of the velvet pantyhose allowed her to fully immerse herself in the comfort of her time at home.

Mai, the senior student, sighed as she flipped through "The Silence of the Lambs," "Being a person is really hard."

"How did you get here?!" Minami's alarm bells rang the moment she saw Mai-senpai. She immediately looked at Ikeda Erena: "Erena? You???"

Is there a traitor among us?!

(End of this chapter)