Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 370, Uesugi Shiroma's Revenge!

In the Sakurada Gate hearing, Weekly Bunshun suffered a devastating blow.

The worst example is Fuji TV repeatedly broadcasting the Bunshun reporter's questions for just one day, which were even made into an audio track and became a popular phrase. Moreover, in response to the outrageous remarks of Weekly Bunshun, both the media and the district prosecutors intentionally or unintentionally directed the blame and accountability towards Weekly Bunshun's parent company, Bungei Shunju.

Bungei Shunju president Kiyoto Matsui was extremely distressed. He stated publicly that the reporter's question was the personal act of Weekly Bunshun and had nothing to do with Bungei Shunju. All the reporters and editors involved were dismissed, and Weekly Bunshun editor-in-chief Manabu Shintani would also resign (although he is still in the hospital). At the same time, Bungei Shunju will also sue the paparazzi who provided the information and the journalist Katsuto Takahashi who asked the outrageous question at the hearing.

But none of this could quell the public's anger. A large number of advertisers and sponsors announced the withdrawal of their sponsorships and filed lawsuits against Weekly Bunshun. At the same time, the media self-regulatory organization announced that it would re-examine the problems of Weekly Bunshun and promised to strengthen the training of journalists' qualities, emphasizing that isolated cases are not a common phenomenon and that everyone should have faith in us journalists!

Whether the public believes it or not is unknown, but some convenience stores deliberately moved Weekly Bunshun out of the regular magazine section and placed it in the adult magazine section.

The silent protests of the Japanese often have a touch of humor, though not everyone can appreciate them.

The day after the hearing, Uesugi Muneyuki and Shirakawa Mai arrived at the ICU ward of the Japan Heart Institute Hospital.

People were coming and going at the entrance of the ICU ward. Uesugi Muneyuki and Mai-senpai used their invisibility abilities to hide in a corner.

"Did you do this, Executive Director Niitsu?" Uesugi Muneyuki asked in a low voice, his arm around his goddess-like senior.

“No, he already had cardiovascular disease.” Senior Mai calmly shook her head: “I just made sure that when he needed oxygen and blood the most, his saliva went into the wrong place through the epiglottis, causing him to choke repeatedly and resulting in respiratory obstruction, insufficient oxygen and blood supply at critical moments, and myocardial infarction.”

"You're ruthless," Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself. "It was you who did it!"

"How dare you hurt Asuka! I will never forgive you for this! Not to mention that this almost ruined your reputation... Muneyuki, don't you have any temper at all? Weekly Bunshun not only wants to destroy Asuka, but also wants to completely destroy you!" Seeing Uesugi Muneyuki frowning, Shirakawa Mai couldn't help but complain, "Aren't you even thinking about revenge?"

“Of course not.” Uesugi Muneyuki shook his head repeatedly: “First of all, if I had the strength to fight my way from Akihabara to the Diet Building, I would have already done it. Secondly, don’t you think that would be a bit too obvious?”

"Oh, I understand." Mai-senpai understood what Uesugi Muneyuki meant.

Uesugi Muneyuki wasn't unwilling to take revenge; he was simply wary of the potential investigation and modern military force. Moreover, as someone who valued the outer world more, Uesugi Muneyuki's family upbringing and his own moral compass hadn't fully adapted to the logic of the inner world.

"Let's activate the Soul Contract first and see who's behind this."

As expected, Executive Director Niitsu was utterly astonished by Uesugi Muneyuki's abilities. He finally understood why Uesugi Muneyuki was a super detective, but unfortunately, he was already dead.

[Who told you to send me a 'Bunshun Cannon'?] Uesugi Muneyuki was too lazy to waste words with him.

"It's Suo Masao! The Suo Masao who's a regional councilor, the one whose father is the former Minister of Construction! He's the one who had his secretary tell me privately to do this!" The executive director of Niitsu said indignantly, "I thought everything was settled, but who knew you... you really didn't touch that girl? Are you impotent? Or do you have some kind of disorder that makes you unable to be normal with underage girls...?"

【Alright, thank you for your help! Executive Director Niitsu.】Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but roll his eyes: 【May you be a good person in your next life!】

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!" the Executive Director of Shinjin roared in extreme anger and pain. "How could something that was so sure of success turn out like this? I..."

Uesugi Muneyuki has stopped the soul contract. There is no doubt that the deceased was wronged, but he has already learned part of the truth.

As the two left the hospital, Mai-senpai took his arm and asked, "Any progress?"

“Well, according to Executive Director Niitsu, it seems that Suo Masao, a member of the Tokyo Local Gas Association, arranged for his secretary to inform Executive Director Niitsu.” Uesugi Muneyuki stroked his chin. “But I think it might not be that simple.” “Absolutely not!” Mai-senpai immediately shook her head. “This matter is definitely not that simple. I still tend to think that the Kansai person is behind this attack by Weekly Bunshun, or at least it was a test.”

“How about this, we’ll take care of Suo Masao, and then you can use the Soul Contract to find out what really happened behind the scenes?” Mai-senpai said naturally.

“…………This is too obvious.” Uesugi Muneyuki couldn’t help but complain, “You’re afraid that the other party will not know that we exist, and this will also cause a lot of trouble for the Metropolitan Police Department and Minami. It’s okay to take him out, but we need to find a suitable time, and it would be best to find a way to make him reveal more information.”

"Heh, don't worry, watch carefully, learn carefully. Senior Mai will personally teach you how to take someone out without being suspected or investigated at all." Senior Mai chuckled and tapped Uesugi Muneyuki's forehead. "Since you think that rushing to kill Suo Masao will alert those connected to Kansai or Kanto, that makes sense. Let's start with the people around him. Don't kill anyone, just let this politician experience excruciating pain."

"Are you going to the dock warehouses in Yokohama again to look for the Dongfeng transport ship?" Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but complain, "Isn't Tokyo a bit inappropriate?"

“The Grand Canal Collision technique is indeed not suitable for use in Tokyo. It’s too easy to hurt innocent people and it’s hard to explain how it came about. But that’s an old version.” Mai-senpai said naturally in a low voice, “That was one of my early methods. I’ve matured a lot since then.”

"The only thing that will never change is that I will never forget or forgive anyone who dares to hurt Zong Xue!" As she spoke, Mai-senpai's bright and beautiful eyes gradually lost their luster, and dark energy emanated from her face. She transformed from Shirakawa Mai into Kuroishi Mai, and behind her, it seemed as if the wings of a dark angel were slowly unfolding.

Repent! Tomorrow is your death day!

“Alright, let’s investigate first.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded, his gaze turning cold and hateful.

It was really just a hair's breadth away. If he hadn't truly not touched Asuka, everything would have been beyond redemption and there would have been no way to defend himself. He even sensed that the Metropolitan Police Department and the National Police Agency had considered giving up on him. It was only after he stated that he had irrefutable evidence that Onoda and even Watanabe Eiji decided to fully support him.

He knew he hadn't handled Asuka's situation perfectly, but... Nanami died because of him. Was he supposed to watch Asuka wander the streets alone and destroy herself? Or should he go and work as a prostitute in Okubo?

Sometimes, when laws are touted as progressive and designed to protect vulnerable groups, who are they really protecting?!

"Don't panic. Japan is at least largely a society governed by the rule of law and has an elected system. We should be able to easily find everything we want in the publicly available information."

Mai Kuroi took Uesugi Muneyuki's arm and looked at his face: "Muneyuki, remember, you will never walk alone. I will always be with you. And you... you must never leave me or betray me! You are the only person I completely trust and have no defenses against. My life is yours, and your life is mine alone!"

A frenzied possessiveness and greed reappeared in the senior's eyes. She gripped Uesugi Muneyuki's arm tightly, and it took a while for this emotional turmoil to subside.

Sometimes she really can't control herself. She enjoys having a caring partner in her inner world so much that she often feels anxious and insecure. She can no longer accept the price of losing Uesugi: "Remember that."

The two strolled through the hospital, enjoying a moment of tenderness.

Mai's figure appeared exceptionally tall and composed on the lawn in front of the hospital. Dark gray velvet pantyhose encased her shapely legs, shimmering delicately like mother-of-pearl in the sunlight, the thick fabric insulating against the winter chill.

Below the hem of her short, gray-stockinged legs was a flowing, knee-length charcoal black winter skirt, seamlessly connecting with her black suede pointed-toe ankle boots. The 5-centimeter stiletto heels tapped the ground with a crisp, restrained sound. Every step she took exuded the composed aura of a national goddess. The soft, off-white cashmere turtleneck sweater accentuated her long neck, while the sleek oatmeal-colored wool coat was open, creating an elegant arc with each step.

She wore minimal adornment; a delicate watch on her wrist and a subtle glimmer on her earlobes were enough to understatedly showcase her refined taste honed over the years. Walking beside Uesugi Muneyuki, she was like a gentle lighthouse, radiating a reliable yet captivating urban sophistication.

Uesugi Muneyuki said nothing, but simply tightened his grip on her hand.

"Let's go, our revenge is about to begin!"

(End of this chapter)