Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 436, Uesugi gets promoted again!

A massive storm of anger raged within the police force, and the politicians of Nagata Town could no longer remain silent.

As is well known, the biggest role of Japan's Self-Defense Forces is to make Japanese people believe that they are protected. In the event of a real war, they can actually rely on the US military.

On this basis, there is a risk of another mutiny within the police system.

Oh no, it’s over!
Faced with pressure from the police organization, Kotaro Higashi, chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, personally stepped in to reassure the entire police organization, telling them that any evil would eventually be brought to justice. At the same time, he immediately instructed Police Commissioner General Jusaburo Tamaru and Superintendent General Eiji Watanabe to suppress the entire police organization.

"Red bean paste is a private matter!" Kotaro Higashi, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, led six National Public Safety Commission members in a public apology.

Commander Tamaru was merely a puppet of the official residence, a heartless signing machine. In the end, this matter was handled by Watanabe Eiji and Onoda.

The entire police organization underwent job changes involving more than 1000 people, a massive personnel upheaval.

Former Superintendent General Masahiro Tabuchi was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture. An investigation and autopsy confirmed that it was a suicide.

Several high-ranking officials in the Metropolitan Police Department who orchestrated the scheme have been investigated, and more than a dozen have been forced to resign from their well-paid positions.

Nagata Town is also experiencing a massive storm.

The secretaries of the three members of Congress pleaded guilty, admitting their involvement in this chain of interests.

"Red bean paste is private Marseille~" A member of Congress apologized.

Justice Minister Kaito Oyama was forced to resign, and the newly appointed Justice Minister, Yonezo Setouchi, took a very tough stance on the matter and publicly stated that he would definitely carry out the death penalty in the case of Kaito Sakuma, winning nationwide praise.

The Minister of Defense was forced to resign as a result.

"Red bean paste private Marseille~" Prime Minister Owada, along with Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda and others, issued a public apology.

Upon investigating this point, even the Japanese began to hesitate.

Yamato Armor doesn't just supply police forces! They also supply the Fire Department and the Self-Defense Forces!
If bulletproof vests are inspected, should other police equipment and gear also be inspected? If police organizations are inspected, should fire departments and self-defense forces be inspected? If this protective gear company is inspected, should other protective gear also be inspected?

Damn it, the damn Yamato armor! Damn it, the ghost of Tenchu ​​in Ikebukuro!
And the most despicable of all, Metropolitan Police Department's star inspector, Kashiwagi Jin! We fucking bastards!!!

From top to bottom, from left to right, from officialdom to capital, everyone hates this guy, Kashiwagi.

If it weren't for him, everyone would have continued playing music and dancing, and there wouldn't have been so much trouble.
Unfortunately, everyone was too busy taking care of themselves to do anything.

For example, the Metropolitan Police Department then conducted a thorough investigation of surveillance cameras throughout Tokyo.

The results also revealed that only slightly more than half of the cameras were up to standard. One-fifth of the cameras were completely unusable or had been scrapped, and another quarter of the cameras either lacked sufficient clarity or had insufficient rotation speed and sensitivity.

The Metropolitan Police Department even suggested purchasing cameras from a certain country across the sea, based on the technology of VisionView.

But all of this is no longer relevant to Uesugi Muneyuki; however, the matters related to him are causing headaches for the Metropolitan Police Department.

How should we reward Uesugi Muneyuki and the Special Missions Unit led by him?

Kashiwagi Jin explicitly refused the promotion reward, so the Metropolitan Police Department rewarded him with a medal, a bonus, and the cancellation of the previous punishment for the Fujitsu incident. He was then reinstated as the head of the Third Division of the First Investigation Division.

King's return!
However, Uesugi Muneyuki's situation is more difficult to handle.

Since Uesugi Muneyuki's official position is essentially at the University of Tokyo, it would be illegitimate for the Metropolitan Police Department to reward him. The best way to truly reward him would be to promote Minami.

However, what's embarrassing is that Minami was promoted to superintendent six months ago. Even for elite professionals, it's normal to stay at the superintendent level for 3-5 years, and at least 2 years. To be promoted again within 2 years is simply challenging the bottom line of Japanese social rules and workplace culture!

Furthermore, his term as a Special Missions Officer has expired. If he were to be promoted again while still within the Criminal Investigation Department, how would he be promoted? Would he become the head of the First Investigation Division? Or a counselor in the Criminal Investigation Department?

Other promotions are straightforward.

Okada Masayoshi is currently recovering from injury; any rewards will be postponed.

Kai Kyou, Patrol Chief - Assistant Inspector.

Igarashi Hayabusa, Inspector – Inspector Chief. Date Chomune, Inspector – Inspector (his meritorious service officially transferred him from Kanagawa Prefecture to the Metropolitan Police Department).

Erena Ikeda, Patrol Chief - Patrol Chief (failed the supplementary promotion exam for police inspector, awaiting a make-up exam).

And so, amidst the atmosphere of how to reward Minami and Uesugi, spring was striding in during March.

In early March, at 3 p.m., Sakuradamon was still brightly lit.

When Kai Toru stepped into the office carrying an oversized insulated bag, the police inspector's promotion notice had just been placed on Minami's desk.

"Kafi, the police department is calling for help!!!"

"Kafi~Kafi~Kafi~"

"Inspector's replacement! Inspector's replacement! Inspector's replacement!"

Kai Kyū's arrival sparked cheers and jeers within the Special Missions Division.

"Arigato! Thank you all for your continued support!" Kai Kyou said smugly, tapping the metal cabinet lightly with his fingertips, his voice filled with the joy of his promotion: "Everyone, come on over! Delicious grilled eel! Everyone gets a share!"

"Wow! Kai-kun is going to throw a victory celebration?" The forensic beauty Mikoto was the first to approach. When she lifted the lid of the box, the amber-colored eel was glistening with oil, and the aroma of caramel mixed with sansho pepper instantly filled the air.

The Special Missions Unit members gathered around as if drawn by a magnet. When they saw Kai Kyou magically pull six large wooden boxes out of his insulated bag, even the usually serious Uesugi Muneyuki widened his eyes: "Grilled eel? Kai-kun, you can make this?"

"No, it's just that some people heard I was promoted to acting inspector and wanted to express their congratulations." Kai Toru's ears turned slightly red, but he deliberately flicked the condensation from the insulated bag at Date Chomune: "Eat it without worry! My girlfriend made it... but don't tell anyone!"

He fumbled with his fingers as he unwrapped the chopsticks, then lowered his head a little embarrassed: "Yuezi insisted on spending most of the day personally handling everything from selecting the fish to cooking it. She even brought it downstairs for me to pick up, saying that since everyone had taken such good care of me, she wanted to convey my gratitude. I couldn't refuse her, so I... brought it here. This is Yuezi's homemade barley tea, please enjoy!"

"Oh, Kai, are you blushing?"

"Grilled eel? It smells so good! Come here, let me see!"

"Oh my god! Girlfriend! I want a girlfriend who makes eel balls for me too!"

With a pained expression, Ida, still chewing on an eel, mumbled as she punched his shoulder: "No wonder you risked your life to jump into the sewers to catch someone, you were in such a hurry to collect this reward?"

With his mouth full of sauce, Igarashi burst into laughter, even mimicking Kai Takeru's leaping tackle on the suspect and knocking over an empty chair. Meanwhile, Minami leisurely sipped her complimentary barley tea, then suddenly raised her chopsticks at Kai Takeru: "It's hawkabi! Your girlfriend added hawkabi to the sauce? It's rare to see Kanto-style food made this authentically."

"I heard that your girlfriend is a flight attendant, Kai-kun?" Date's eyes darted around.

“Yes, that’s right…” Kai Yuki glanced at Uesugi Muneyuki with a hint of worry.

"Yosh! Let's arrange a social event!" Ida exclaimed excitedly, "A social event for flight attendants!"

"Huh? What are you thinking about?"

At the height of the commotion, Sugishita Ukyo, the head of the First Investigation Division, suddenly appeared at the door, and everyone froze instantly.

The Metropolitan Police Department has potential regulations regarding imported food. If anyone becomes ill after consuming it, both the girlfriend and Kai Toru could be held accountable.

But the old man sniffed and snatched the last box straight from Kai Toru's hand: "Watching too many crime dramas? Do you really think I'd say 'What kind of behavior is this?'"

He opened the box, paused, and turned his head with a smile in his eyes: "Kai-kun, congratulations."

"You're welcome, and I also want to thank Section Chief I for taking care of you!" Kai Toru smiled and handed his box of eel to Ikeda Erena, who was still sulking.

The supplementary promotion exam for police inspectors is just too difficult!
That's simply impossible!

"The section chief must have something important to discuss with him at this time," Minami thought to herself as she noticed the documents in Sugishita Ukyo's hand.

"Oh, Uesugi-kun, congratulations." Section Chief Sugishita Ukyo 1 twirled the eel box lightly in his palm.

You're getting a promotion!

(End of this chapter)