Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 417, The Bomb That Destroyed the Metropolitan Police Department!
"Thank goodness, thank goodness." After learning that it was actually Uesugi Muneyuki who made the discovery, the members of Watanabe Eiji's faction were both shocked and frightened, as well as somewhat relieved to have survived a disaster.

The legendary forensic pathologist, Uesugi, is the chief prosecutor's son-in-law and adopted son. Well, at least they're all on the same side.

"Uesugi-kun, as expected of you, and thankfully it's you." Chief of Criminal Investigation Uchimura, who had the most contact with Uesugi Muneyuki, wiped the sweat from his forehead, feeling his legs go numb, his stomach cramping, and his heart pounding.

General Affairs Minister Tanaka also expressed his relief, but the other ministers did not look so happy.

These two guys are actually trying to suppress this matter?!
Ah, that makes sense. After all, one is the Minister of General Affairs, who is directly involved in equipment procurement, and the other is the Minister of Criminal Investigation, who is directly involved in the posthumous awarding of honors to the two police inspectors who died in the line of duty. They certainly don't want any more trouble.

But... does the Metropolitan Police Department just do nothing and let our police officers wear "paper armor"?

How can it be? !
As expected, Watanabe Eiji flew into a rage upon hearing this. He grabbed the ashtray on the table and threw it directly at Minister Uchimura's head, yelling, "I'll fuck your head off!"

*Thud!* The ashtray landed in front of Minister Uchimura. Because the restaurant had wooden tables and tatami mats, the ashtray didn't break but bounced a few times on the ground.

This action startled Chief Clerk Uchimura, who then realized the folly of his words and immediately prostrated himself in apology: "Please forgive me!!!"

The atmosphere at the scene became tense. Everyone knew from Watanabe Eiji's attitude that the Superintendent General of Police intended to deal with the matter severely.

But... once this bomb detonates, it could very well blow us all up!
Director! Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back!
"You all need to think this through!" As expected, after expressing his anger, Watanabe Eiji turned serious: "This matter cannot be resolved simply by silencing Muneyuki. When he discovered this situation, several other forensic pathologists from the forensic department were also present. Moreover, in order to verify this matter, he even called in the Forensic Science Research Institute to help with the testing. The report you are seeing is from the Forensic Science Research Institute!"

"So, several people already know about this, and we can't keep it a secret for long."

"What?!" Everyone exclaimed in surprise.

Even Minami, who was serving tea and water and had no right to speak, widened her lovely almond-shaped eyes.

How come I didn't know about this?! Hakisha, you bastard! You're not allowed to hide it from your boss and fiancée! Kora!

“Yes.” Uesugi Muneyuki said coldly to his adoptive father, “So after I found out about this, I immediately went to the director to discuss it and strictly ordered the people present not to tell anyone.”

"I am Uesugi, a forensic investigator from the Metropolitan Police Department. My cooperation with the department has always been very pleasant, and the department has always supported my work and given me excellent treatment. That's why I didn't expose this matter immediately. What I want to see is how the department plans to handle this matter?"

"If this office does not intend to handle this matter, then I will have no choice but to tell the district public prosecutor, the media, and Japan Life Insurance about it."

As soon as Uesugi Muneyuki finished speaking, several high-ranking police officers present almost immediately stood up and shouted, "Absolutely not!!!"

Tell the district attorney? Tell the media?
Are you planning to destroy the entire Japanese police force?

Even if the top management resigns en masse, they will be out of all careers, become infamous and socially dead after resigning, and no company will want to hire them. They will also be cursed by passers-by as corrupt officials. No way!
“So, you all shouldn’t be thinking about how to keep this a secret. I need to know how you and the director plan to handle this matter,” Uesugi Muneyuki said calmly.

Everyone fell silent, and even Watanabe Eiji could sense the determination of his adopted son.

After a moment's thought, Watanabe Eiji decided to start with the General Affairs Department Director, Tanaka Yasushi. As the department directly responsible for police equipment, he was undoubtedly directly in charge and couldn't escape the blame: "Tanaka?"

"Yes..." Minister Tanaka almost cried.

"Now tell us, how exactly was the quality of the bulletproof vests that this agency purchased from Yamato Armor tested?" Watanabe Eiji asked.

"Yes... random sampling upon arrival at the factory. For each batch of bulletproof vests, three vests are randomly selected from the samples sent by the manufacturer for testing. Yamato Armor has been cooperating with this agency for many years, and there have always been no problems with the inspections," Minister Tanaka said in a low voice.

"What about the annual routine warehouse inspections?" Police Chief Hasegawa pressed.

"Warehouse inspections are only responsible for visually inspecting the appearance of the inventory, checking only for stains and cracks," Minister Tanaka said in a softer voice.

"Combat stress test?" Garrison Commander Ide sensed something was very wrong: "What about the annual routine combat stress test?"

“Theoretically, it should be done randomly, but since shootings are extremely rare, there is no… no mandatory requirement…” Minister Tanaka had already pressed his head to his chest.

Upon hearing "no mandatory requirements," Watanabe Eiji and Watanabe Minami, who were familiar with the officialdom, had already closed their eyes.

What is theoretically permissible may actually be impermissible; what is not mandatory may be not required.

These little tricks of Japanese bureaucrats were not only understood by the father and daughter, but by everyone present.

"Director! Director, help me!!!" Department Head Tanaka realized something was terribly wrong. He suddenly lunged forward, landing on his backside in a "sand-sand-goose" style, like a tiger descending a mountain, and grabbed Watanabe Eiji's leg tightly: "It's always been this routine inspection, there are never any exceptions and it's hard to change. I didn't know! I really didn't know!"

"..." Watanabe Eiji was silent for a moment: "Tanaka, I need you to tell me the truth, have you ever accepted anything from Yamato Armor?"

"No! Ah...yes!" The General Affairs Manager shook his head frantically at first, indicating that he had never received any, but then quickly realized something and said awkwardly, "I have received Yamato armor as New Year's gifts...but not many, never more than 10 yen each year! They were all New Year's goods!"

"And you guys?" Watanabe Eiji said, "Raise your hand if you've ever directly received money or various cards! I'm serious!"

No one raised their hand inside the restaurant. "Then, those who have received New Year's gifts from them, with a value not exceeding 10 yen, please raise your hands."

Everyone raised their hands, including Eiji Watanabe himself. The Superintendent General of Police also received several pieces of Yamato armor, wagashi (Japanese sweets), and a small amount of seafood, for a total of about 39,800 yen.

Everyone looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Very well.” Watanabe Eiji said coldly, “In that case, everyone must act immediately. More and more people will know about this, and we can’t keep it a secret for long. Rather than being exposed by the outside world and leaked by the District Public Prosecutor’s Office, we should act first. Before the District Public Prosecutor’s Office gets wind of it, our Metropolitan Police Department should independently complete all the evidence collection and arrest operations, and take the initiative to expose this matter. In this way, the District Public Prosecutor’s Office will have no room to intervene. A huge scandal will instead become a model of our meritorious service and excellent internal supervision system!”

Everyone nodded in agreement. Since it couldn't be kept secret for long, and the involvement of the District Prosecutor would be devastating if the outside world found out, it would be better for the Metropolitan Police Department to take the initiative to expose it. Before the District Prosecutor could even react, the police could wrap things up. Although it might be unavoidable that they would still have to hold an apology press conference and bow and make a private statement, the Metropolitan Police Department would expose the corrupt elements themselves, and the outside world would have a harder time criticizing them.

This actually makes it seem more real; it's great to admit your mistakes and correct them!

Otherwise, if the district attorney comes to arrest them, even the superintendent of police will have to resign.

"Very good, everyone, let's get to work now!"

"Chief of General Affairs Tanaka, you and Chief of Security Ide must immediately conduct a thorough inventory and live-fire tests of all bulletproof vests in Tokyo!"

"Yes!"

"Chief of Police Hasegawa, you and Chief of Criminal Investigation Uchimura, under the guise of providing compensation for the fallen Inspectors Kikuchi and Yamada, investigating the cause of death, and convening a meeting to discuss revising the weapon policy for a police funeral, immediately conduct a large-scale personnel reshuffle and gathering to prevent the District Public Prosecutor's Office and the Public Security Police from noticing!"

"Yes."

"Chief Kawakami, immediately use the pretext that Sakuma Kaito confessed that the firearms came from Southeast Asia and were possibly smuggled by the crew for use by local yakuza groups, and deploy a large number of police officers in Tokyo to attract public attention and provide cover for Tanaka and Ide!"

"understand!"

"Gentlemen, this is a matter of life and death for this hall! I will trouble you all to stay up tonight; I will await your news inside the Sakurada Gate!" Watanabe Eiji said sternly. "Now, let's go!"

"Hey!!!" A thunderous roar echoed from inside the restaurant. The high-ranking police officers responded in unison, donned their coats, and quickly left under the cover of night.

Only Watanabe Eiji, Watanabe Minami, and Uesugi Muneyuki remained in the ryotei.

"Zongxue, Minami, do you want to go back and rest first?" Watanabe Eiji asked casually. He really had mixed feelings of love and hate for his adopted son, wishing he could give him a hug and then slap him.

What he uncovered was so shocking and explosive that it sent the entire Metropolitan Police Department to its knees!

However, does this mean that the matter simply doesn't exist if Uesugi Muneyuki doesn't investigate?

How can it be!

The deaths of two police inspectors, posthumously awarded the rank of inspector, would very likely have been discovered during the subsequent investigation of their bulletproof vests and autopsies! And by then, the Metropolitan Police Department…

Boom~
“I’m with my godfather.” Uesugi Muneyuki, of course, wanted to watch the whole thing.

“Then I’ll go with you too.” Miss Minami nodded earnestly.

“Alright, let’s go to Sakurada Gate together and see what happens next.” Watanabe Eiji felt immense pressure.

My life has been like walking on thin ice. Do you think I can ever reach the other side?
Father, Uncle, please lend me your strength!

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That night, a large number of police officers were mobilized throughout Tokyo, causing great chaos. The Metropolitan Police Department stated that Kaito Sakuma later confessed to having a channel for smuggling firearms from Southeast Asia into Japan for use by yakuza groups, and the Metropolitan Police Department was investigating. The public expressed their understanding, after all, two police officers had died in the line of duty, and the police organization could not remain indifferent.

Many violent groups were left bewildered, but they knew the Metropolitan Police Department was furious and dared not resist.

And so, six hours later, in the secret underground facility of the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters building.

The head of the security forces, Ide, arrived in a flustered state, placing a report in front of Watanabe Eiji with a horrified expression. He was breathless and visibly panicked.

"Based on our... random checks and live-fire tests, Yamato Armor... in the past ten years of supply... body armor, 87%..."

"87% qualified?"

"No... 87% is all unacceptable!"

(End of this chapter)