Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 5: This country is sick
Under the guidance of Uesugi Sosetsu, Endo Masao's soul and spirit separated. The "soul" symbolizing the will of the soul gradually dissipated, while the "spirit" symbolizing the original force of the soul was collected by Uesugi Sosetsu in the azure gem in his right hand.

The old soul witnessed with his own eyes the satisfaction on Uesugi Sosetsu's face after he explained the facts. The old man didn't seem to care at all about how many years his son would have to spend in prison, or whether anyone would take care of his grandson. The only thing that resented him was that his son and daughter-in-law lived in his house, spent his national pension and employee pension, and dared not listen to him and even dared to go against their father!
Before he became disabled, Endo Masao had always been the absolute master of the house!
But as his health deteriorated, the old man realized that he could no longer control his son and daughter-in-law as before. From a small incident, Endo Masao felt deep fear.

Daughter-in-law, start buying your favorite vegetables!

He specifically selected dishes that his son and daughter-in-law hated, and ordered them to eat them as the head of the family. This was one of the few hobbies that could make Endo Masao smile sincerely.

Fear of losing control, fear of losing one's status, fear of being seen as a burden.

The more you lose control, the more you want to show your presence, the more you want to show that you are still okay.

In the end, everything came to an unmanageable end.

[So, in the end, you young people simply cannot understand how much I have suffered for this family and to support them. I worked more than ten hours a day to support my family, and my hands were covered with blisters. Wasn't it all for them?]

At the end of the soul dissipation, the old man answered Uesugi Sosetsu's question with disdain: [As a child, giving everything to your father is the first priority. If you can't do this, then there is no need for such children to exist! ]

The old man was satisfied and left Uesugi Sosetsu in silence. He really wanted to slap this old ghost in the face.

Without actually experiencing the pain of physical disability at this age, it was difficult for him to empathize with the old man's mentality behind constantly torturing his children, but there was no doubt that he was an old beast who only thought about himself.

The power of the soul continued to flow in, the azure gem became brighter and brighter, and a short message was transmitted into Uesugi Sosetsu's mind.

This is a law similar to a contract. Every soul with deep obsession will stay in the world for a period of time. If Uesugi Sosetsu can save them, he can obtain the "soul" left behind by the deceased.

Soul and spirit, soul represents human will, and spirit is the power used by the soul to drive body activities.

As for the salvation of souls, it does not mean that Uesugi Munesetsu must fulfill the wishes of the deceased or meet their requirements. What Uesugi Munesetsu has to do is to point out the facts through dialogue with the deceased and make the truth public. This is determined by the contract law hidden in the gem. If the deceased has an obsession to clarify, they have no right to refuse Uesugi Munesetsu's dialogue. Similarly, if the deceased provides information, Uesugi Munesetsu must save them.

The male owner has pleaded guilty, and the civil case has been upgraded to a criminal case. The police have reason to apply for a forensic autopsy, and Uesugi Sosetsu and Professor Okouchi are preparing to return.

Uesugi Munen was still packing his things when Professor Okochi's dry voice came from behind him: "This is the first autopsy. How did you know that the belt was the murder weapon?"

"Uh..." Even with his back to Professor Ohkouchi, Uesugi Munen could still feel the old professor's penetrating gaze: "Actually... the shape of the marks is very similar to that of a belt. Mr. Endo's expression has always been strange, and he has been holding his waist..."

Professor Okouchi did not respond to Uesugi Sosetsu's somewhat awkward answer. He looked at Uesugi Sosetsu deeply and said nothing more.

Professor Ohkouchi's droopy eyelids and heavy eye bags showed an old and sharp look for just a moment before he returned to his calm state throughout the whole process.

Seeing that the old professor still said nothing, Uesugi Sosetsu thought for a moment and asked tentatively: "Professor, have you found the problem?"

"…………" Professor Ohkouchi looked up at Uesugi Muneyuki after hearing this, but then silently lowered his head and continued to pack up. When all the tools were put away, he said dryly, "You've ruined this family by doing this. Do you know that? The man will be sentenced to at least fifteen years for intentional homicide, and the woman will be sentenced to at least five years for being an accomplice. Have you considered this consequence?"

Hearing what the professor said, Uesugi Sosetsu felt a little uncomfortable. He had asked this question to the dead soul of Endo Masao, but the old man had given a warm and approving answer.

It seems that sometimes there is not only family affection between father and son, but also hatred and resentment for torturing and demanding from each other, which is a combination of mutual disgust.

"Professor, do you think I did something wrong?" Uesugi Sosetsu asked, and he himself was a little shaken.

"No, Uesugi-kun, I support your approach." Professor Ohkouchi denied it, "As you said, the specific circumstances, the hidden secrets of the criminal, and the considerations for the verdict are not things we as forensic doctors should consider. Once we get emotional, we will deviate from our duties."

"As forensic pathologists, all we have to do is to make things clear." Professor Okochi paused for a long time before slowly saying, "Your autopsy destroyed a family, but it's not your fault."

“It’s the country that’s sick.”

This country is sick.

There was a hint of confusion and numbness in Professor Okochi's voice. He signaled to Uesugi Sosetsu that they could call it a day and the police would send them back to school.

After the old professor said this, his face seemed to age a little more. Even though the sun was shining brightly outside in the morning, it could not hide his tiredness and old age.

"Wait!" Just as Professor Ohkouchi was about to leave, Uesugi Sosetsu hurriedly caught up and strode to the professor's side: "Professor, you can tell the real cause of death from the scars on the deceased's body and the corpse spots on his back at a glance. You are so capable, why did you take the initiative to choose the Forensic Pathology Department?"

"If I don't do it, who would be willing to come?" The old professor stopped and said, "Treat every case with all your heart and soul. This is the basic attitude of medicine. Today's professors only care about funding and titles. They have forgotten the original intention of medicine."

"You are a person who likes to be serious and to make everything clear. Perhaps you are suitable to be a forensic doctor, Uesugi-kun."

Back at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, it's still busy here, and the Forensic Pathology Department is still deserted and lonely. The bustling outside world has no impact on this place. Only the occasional broadcast can pass through the heavy door and reach the ears of the old and young in the department.

"Come here." Professor Okochi put the autopsy report aside and motioned Uesugi Sosetsu to come over.

Uesugi Sosetsu, wearing a white coat, stood obediently in front of the professor.

"Today's autopsy was a very interesting one. You, a surgical intern, actually knew the difference between strangulation and hanging, and were able to give a medical explanation based on the bruises and strangulation marks on the deceased's face. Uesugi, you may be a genius I have never seen in my decades of anatomy." Professor Okochi frowned, "But! Don't use tricks!"

"You have no way of knowing whether Endo's belt was the murder weapon, yet you are so eager to speak out your guess. How stupid! So stupid! Do you know that if I hadn't been there and provided evidence of corpse spots to support the case, those two policemen would not have asked Endo to take off his belt for inspection? Have you ever thought about what you, a trainee forensic doctor, can do if Mr. Endo refuses to plead guilty?!"

"You kept saying that professors have the loudest voices in the hospital, but in the end you rely on this kind of deception to get things done? There are too many politicians in our hospital. Everyone has forgotten the essence of medicine. Uesugi, if you want to go down this path, I think you should drop out of school now and run for councillor in Yonezawa City!"

"I'm sorry, Professor." Uesugi Sosetsu realized how reckless his behavior was today. He relied on his sense of justice and empty words to force Mr. Endo to confess. But what if Professor Okochi didn't support him? What if Mr. Endo refused to confess? What if there was no skin flakes of the dead on the belt?

Although there is no way there is no dandruff on the belt, in the eyes of outsiders, I am just a gambler!
Thinking of this, Uesugi Sosetsu broke out in a sweat.

With a sharp weapon in mind, he naturally had the desire to kill. When he discovered the wonderful use of his special abilities for the first time, Uesugi Sosetsu couldn't help but try it and couldn't help but show himself. This is also human nature.

"Okay, let me report. I'll let you do the autopsy on the first day you report here. Thank you for your hard work." Seeing that Uesugi Muneyuki seemed to have listened, Professor Ohkouchi nodded and said, "Let's do it earlier today. We are not in the surgical department, so there is not so much to do."

Uesugi Sosetsu did not refuse the professor's kindness. He left work early with two introductory books on forensic medicine. On the way, he received a call from Inspector Tanaka.

"Brother Uesugi, the dinner will be delayed for two days because it has been transferred to a criminal case. I have to go through the procedures and apply for a forensic autopsy." Inspector Tanaka's voice was filled with even deeper fatigue: "Oh my, you little brat, you're adding to my workload! I'll also treat you to a meal, Namo San!"

That’s fine.

Uesugi Sosetsu put down his phone. He now felt a sense of tired excitement.

For some reason, ever since communicating with the souls of the dead, Uesugi Muneyuki found himself eager for a super exotic princess connection more than ever before.

Ever since he was admitted to the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Uesugi Sosetsu has been changing his sex partners at a very fast rate, almost every three to five months. He never gets tired of Princess Connect, and with his hidden identity as a handsome and rich Chinese man, there is naturally no shortage of girls willing to connect with him.

From the university, it’s only a 5-minute walk to the high-end apartment where Uesugi Sosetsu currently lives.

This 20-story high-end apartment is a typical single apartment with a total area of only about 32 square meters. There is a shoe cabinet on the left side of the door, and a toilet and bathroom on the right side. Walking through the entrance, the simple and bright kitchen and the small living area are in full view. There is a game controller on the soft big sofa, a Sony PS4 game console is plugged in front of the -inch wall-mounted TV, and the coffee table is full of medical books. Slightly inside is the bedroom, with bookcases, computer desk, and bed. An exquisite Western-style single student apartment is in full view.

This apartment was provided by his family to Uesugi Sosetsu for living. There is no rent required, and all water, electricity and property fees are paid by his family. Normally in Bunkyo Ward, the monthly rent for such an apartment is at least 100,000 yen.

The monthly salary of an intern is 22 yen, and his family gives him 30 yen a month for living expenses. In addition, he lives in the apartment without paying any money, so Uesugi Sosetsu is still living the life of a wealthy Chinese man for the time being.

However, one must always be prepared for danger in times of peace. Uesugi Sosetsu is currently unsure whether his family will still be willing to continue paying for his property, water, electricity, and living expenses after he graduates.

There is no way. The second son has no human rights. The family business is inherited by his elder brother, and I, as the younger brother, can only rely on myself.

After washing his face in the bathroom early, Uesugi Sosetsu looked at himself in the mirror.

Given a good appearance by his parents, Uesugi Sosetsu looks calm and graceful in the mirror, with a full forehead, a square chin, handsome features, and a face as cold and handsome as the night sky in winter. No wonder Inspector Tanaka said that Uesugi Sosetsu could be a gigolo. Even if he worked two days a week, he would earn more than working as a forensic doctor in a month.

This old man!

Thinking of this, Uesugi Sosetsu raised his right hand. He could feel that the gem on the back of his hand had become much brighter in color after being injected with "Soul" for the first time. At the same time, both his subconscious mind and the faint call from the gem were telling Uesugi Sosetsu that it needed more "Soul". Only by absorbing more Soul could it continue to grow and truly open the door to a new world.

Perhaps, the secret of my time travel is hidden in this gem.

More energy is needed and more souls need to be collected to activate its power.

So how can one legally come into contact with a large number of dead souls, collect more souls, and complete more contracts?

It seems that it is really not possible without being a forensic doctor!

Uesugi Sosetsu rubbed his face vigorously with water and found himself unable to control his excitement.

With this power, even if he is a 7k professional forensic doctor, he can definitely make a career! And it is precisely by relying on this profession that he can also take the opportunity to collect enough "spirits" to further enhance his abilities and explore the truth of time travel!
It's done!

Uesugi Sosetsu held his left hand on top of his right hand.

After two lifetimes as a human being, my earthly ties are severed and the golden sea has dried up.

If I do not put on this robe, how will sentient beings know that I have severed my worldly ties and my golden sea has dried up?

If you don't take the opportunity to make a career, how can you deserve to come here?
The fifty years of life are like a dream and an illusion. There is life and there is death, so what should a brave man have regrets?
Now that I have traveled here, I might as well just have a dream!
I called, but the other party was probably working and didn't pick up until a while later.

"Let's meet in the evening. I'll treat you." Uesugi Munen said casually, "I know a good restaurant."

If he doesn't take the initiative to offer to treat the other party, there is absolutely no way the other party will come out.

Just as Inspector Wada added, Uesugi Sosetsu met a female student from Musashino University who came to Kyoto from Hokkaido some time ago. She has long legs and a thin waist, and she has a special snow country style. It should be possible to date her a few more times.

After receiving a positive answer from the other party, Uesugi Sosetsu picked up a black marker and wrote the scheduled schedule on the hanging calendar.

"Seven o'clock in the evening, date, Ichinotani Japanese restaurant, Yushima Hotel."

After thinking about it again, Uesugi Sosetsu added a sentence at the end to prevent himself from forgetting it.

"Two pairs of Atsugi stockings from the convenience store downstairs."

This must not be forgotten!
　The second chapter has been updated. Some people say that the protagonist has a particularly indifferent personality. Of course, there is a reason for this.

　　
　
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