Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 423, Deadly Enticement!
After a long wait, Uesugi Muneyuki finally received news from Kashiwagi Meisa.

The icy, mixed-race woman sent the entire recording she had made to Uesugi Muneyuki.

At this point, some people might say, "Wasn't the voice recorder left behind by the Yamato armor?"

Yes, that's right, but no one told the president of Yamato Armor that Meisa Kashiwagi actually carried more than one recording device, and that the other recording device was hidden in a... rather special place.

This was also Uesugi Muneyuki's instruction, that is, to take out the recording pen at the beginning and deliberately make Yamato Armor think that it was only this one, but unexpectedly, Kashiwagi Meisa had another recording pen hidden in other places on her body!

"Uesugi, what should we do next?" Kashiwagi Meisa seemed calm as a rock, but she was actually panicking. If she hadn't released her excess emotions and energy under Uesugi Muneyuki and appeared somewhat tired and calm, plus her inexplicable confidence in Uesugi Muneyuki, she would have collapsed long ago when facing the negotiation.

She bore too much alone.

"Hmm, very good." Uesugi Muneyuki listened to the recording in its entirety and then closed his eyes.

Sure enough, there were huge problems within the Metropolitan Police Department.

How many people will be arrested?

"Go find Yamato Armor again this afternoon. No matter what price they offer, agree to keep them calm for now, but demand that they reveal who is 'on our side.' Also, ask them how they dealt with the Superintendent General and the Minister of General Affairs in the past," Uesugi Muneyuki said in a deep voice. "And be very careful. Try to stall them and gather evidence. Our backup will be here soon!"

"Okay, I believe you!" Kashiwagi Meisa was terrified, but Uesugi Muneyuki was her only lifeline.

After hanging up the phone, Uesugi Muneyuki lost his appetite for lunch and immediately went to find Watanabe Minami.

Sure enough, on the way, he was approached by forensic scientists and Ijuin, the head of the equipment section: "Forensic Officer Uesugi, is there any problem with the autopsies of the two police inspectors who died in the line of duty?"

"Yes, the causes of death were direct hit to the heart and massive bleeding caused by a penetrating lung." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded. "However, due to the involvement of police burial and unknown equipment, we are currently seeking external verification. There's no other way, after all, our police force is not equipped with M1911s."

"Then, is there a problem?" The head of the equipment section of the general affairs department's heart skipped a beat.

"Well, I went to see Kashiwagi, the head of the Equipment Management Department, and she said she'd handle it... Where is she?"

The head of the equipment department was relieved, exchanged a few perfunctory words with Uesugi Muneyuki, and left immediately.

Noon, Sakurada Gate, Superintendent General's office.

Eiji Watanabe listened to Meisa Kashiwagi's recording with a frown.

“They will meet again this afternoon. This time, we need to find a way to get Yamato Armor to reveal the specific personnel list, specifically who the key figures are. Director, please contact the SAT and the Public Security Police immediately and be prepared,” Uesugi Muneyuki said. “We can’t keep this a secret for long, the sooner the better.”

"Is that so?" At this point, Watanabe Eiji hesitated, especially after hearing about the fire department chief in the recording.

How many people are involved behind this? It really erupted, and actions began, involving the public security police. There are some things that even the Superintendent General of Police couldn't control.

Even if it's just a few words in the recording, given the situation, could they arrest a hundred people to stop it?
"Father?" Seeing that Watanabe Eiji was hesitating at this crucial moment, Uesugi Muneyuki urged, "We have to hurry, or Section Chief Kashiwagi will be in danger!"

"...Actually, just to protect her, I have to grovel before Onoda Kimiaki and ask for his help, and it's a search without evidence and the deployment of the SAT. Do you understand what that means, Muneyuki?" Watanabe Eiji said slowly, then sighed. "But as you said, the longer it goes on, the more troublesome it becomes. But are you sure? Are you sure we can catch her red-handed?"

"Please!" Uesugi Muneyuki said immediately.

He could be certain of it, of course, because Mariko Hironaka was with Meisa Kashiwagi.

"Hmm, Zongxue, I don't know what kind of fate you have. Ever since you joined the department, one big thing after another has happened. I'm getting a little numb to it." Watanabe Eiji smiled and said quietly, "But if it weren't for you, I probably would have been fired long ago. How could I possibly have become the Superintendent General again?"

"This is probably what they mean by 'misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and a blessing may be a misfortune in disguise,'" Watanabe Eiji remarked. "In the few years I've known you, the number of responsible on-the-spot decisions I've been forced to make is probably more than the previous five Superintendents of Police combined!"

"I'm sorry to have troubled you." Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself, "That's because I've been pointing out problems, but that doesn't mean the problems don't exist!"

However, Uesugi Muneyuki was still somewhat touched that his adoptive father always stood by his side.

"Don't say things like that. Aren't we father and son?" Watanabe Eiji hesitated for a moment before finally picking up the phone: "Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda, this is Watanabe."

"Regarding the two police inspectors who died in the line of duty, our department has made a significant discovery, which we would like to discuss with you..."

"...Yes, yes, I'm really sorry to tell you this now, but this involves major confidential matters, and this department has no choice but to do so."

"Yes, please arrange for the SAT and security police to be ready to deploy immediately, and to remain concealed..."

"Yes, I will have the criminal assistance department handle this matter."

"please."

Watanabe Eiji put down the phone and looked up: "Go and make the arrangements quickly, Zongxue. This plan is very dangerous, you must follow along the whole time."

“Father… if my plan fails and I can’t find concrete evidence…” “Then I’ll have to resign, and I won’t even have the chance to obediently go to the JRA as chairman.” Watanabe Eiji laughed, “But we don’t need to say so much between us. Just do it. You and Minami have me behind you, hahaha~ I chose you as my godson and son-in-law precisely for this.”

“…………” Uesugi Muneyuki solemnly bowed to his future father-in-law and godfather, bowing deeply.

"Arigato ko ni shimas~"

The Metropolitan Police Department and the National Police Agency immediately began a secret mobilization, while Uesugi Muneyuki was also constantly monitoring the movements of Yamato Armor and Kashiwagi Meisa.

When the afternoon arrived, Meisa Kashiwagi went to the secret meeting place as agreed with Yamato Armor, while Jin Kashiwagi waited in a secluded spot nearby in his Toyota Crown.

Just today!

Kashiwagi Jin was filled with anticipation when, just then, a cry for help came from the roadside.

"Help! Someone's trying to steal my bag! Help!"

Upon hearing someone's cries for help, Kashiwagi's face darkened.

How could someone do such a thing in broad daylight right in front of me?

Inspector Star from the First Investigation Division immediately opened the car door and, sure enough, saw a woman harassing a man in a suit, trying to get her bag back.

Motorbike gangs? Bosozoku? What kind of time is this? How dare they do this?
As a detective, Kashiwagi Jin was the first to stand by and watch. Since Meisa wouldn't be able to act so quickly anyway, he decided to take the opportunity to do justice for her.
However, when Kashiwagi tried to stop them, one of the men and women suddenly grabbed his arm, and the other pulled out a stun gun.

"?" Bai Muren suddenly realized something was wrong and tried to reach for the police baton on his body, but it was too late.

"Zizzizi~"

"No no no!"

The star inspector of the Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigative Division, one of the invincible duo of Sakuradamon, has fallen.

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As requested, Meisa Kashiwagi arrived at a certain location in the underground clubhouse of Yamato Armor.

Just as she was about to ask where President Yamamoto was and what was going on, suddenly, a picture of the unconscious Kashiwagi Jin appeared in front of Kashiwagi Meisa on the television screen!
"Jin?!" Kashiwagi Meisa was horrified to see her husband appear before her. "What? What happened?"

"Madam, Madam, you're really not being honest." Just then, President Yamamoto came out clapping his hands: "You clearly said that your husband knows nothing, but I've noticed that he seems to know something."

"That department head's wife is really dishonest."

"Well, after all, this involves a big deal, and our company fully understands your caution."

"But the farce ends here!"

"This place is completely isolated from signals and used for eavesdropping; no message can get out."

After saying that, Yamato Armor projected a list onto the wall.

A complete list of those who received bribes from the Metropolitan Police Department, with Meisa Kashiwagi's name marked "Annual contribution of 20 million yen in progress".

The meaning of Yamato Armor is simple: 2000 million yen. That's the highest price they can offer.

While displaying the list, President Yamamoto placed a .45 caliber M1911 pistol on the table.

"Use it to kill your husband and prove your sincerity to our company!"

"Huh?!" Meisa Kashiwagi stood frozen in place.

This is not what we agreed on!

Uesugi, what should I do? Uesugi???

Oh no, communications...

Seeing that Meisa Kashiwagi had no reaction, several men in black suits rushed up to her.

"Madam? Please make a decision quickly!"

Time waits for no one!

(End of this chapter)