Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 515, The Years of Burning Passion
Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda Kimiaki, Chief Cabinet Secretary of the National Police Agency Onoda Kimiaki, and Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji all looked at Uesugi Muneyuki, asking him with their eyes if he knew about the Zenkyoto.
Uesugi Muneyuki nodded silently.

His own father had participated in the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, how could he possibly say he didn't know?
The full name of "Zenkyoku Kyoto" is "Zenkyoku Kyoto Conference," which refers to the nationwide student movement that broke out in Japan in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It is a collective term for the student self-governing organizations that spontaneously formed within various universities.

The origin of the Zenkiri was the rapid economic development in postwar Japan, but the government's "emphasis on enterprises and neglect of people's livelihoods" led to soaring prices, housing difficulties, and strained medical and educational resources, causing the whole society to feel very "uneasy." This was further fueled by rigid and backward university management, opposition to the US-Japan Security Treaty, and the encouragement of the postwar international communist movement (you know what I mean), resulting in a fierce student movement.

Due to well-known reasons and the difficult-to-describe scenarios, the process of the All-Kingdoms War will not be described in detail here.

In short, the All-Korean Struggle ended in failure when the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department mobilized 8500 police officers to storm the Yasuda Auditorium at the University of Tokyo. Students at various universities were subsequently suppressed, and the All-Korean Struggle was essentially defeated by 69.

There are many reasons for the failure of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.

For example, students themselves do not possess any fighting ability and rely entirely on societal sympathy to prevent the police from using force. However, when students begin to make their own Molotov cocktails and fighting sticks, they quickly lose societal sympathy.

For example, as we all know, once the left gains a little momentum, it will immediately start internal struggles to seize "leadership" and "interpretation rights". The same applies to the All-Communist Party. After it has grown to a certain size, there are many internal factions and "Gillette's Beans" every day. The victors are obsessed with "expelling" dissidents from the left, while the losers think that "a lose-lose situation is better than a lose-lose situation". It is impossible for them to unite.

For example, Uesugi Kuninori, the grandfather of Uesugi Muneyuki, was deeply disappointed when he found that the students were not discussing what to do next, but instead began to split endlessly, with groups of all sizes spending their days "looking for traitors" and "recruiting leftists" after the initial success of "occupying the school building". He then withdrew from the movement.

There are other reasons as well, such as the external forces being too powerful (the US-Japan alliance), or blindly opposing the status quo, but I won't go into details here.

However, although the All-China Federation of Trade Unions failed, it actually succeeded.

Because the political demands of the All-China Federation of Communist Party members were basically achieved, except for those that were obviously impossible to achieve (abolishing the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, the whole nation responding to the world revolution, and abolishing the existing government).

After the Zenkyoku Incident, the Japanese government was forced to agree to reforms to the democratic self-governance system of universities, giving students autonomy (for example, the student council president, as is well known in anime, wields considerable power), textbook reforms, and the abolition of the principal's autocratic system.

Whether voluntary or not, Japanese companies did significantly improve worker treatment due to the Zenkyoku (All-Japan Federation of Trade Unions), and began to provide better benefits and more humane management. This objectively provided impetus for the later formation of the Japanese "in-corporate welfare" model.

Japanese society has also begun to seriously consider "what democracy really is." To some extent, this can be seen as another opening of the door to class solidification after the Meiji Restoration. A large number of common people and ordinary citizens have gained further opportunities for upward mobility, which has had a profound impact on social culture and social concepts.

Finally, the third renewal of the US-Japan Security Treaty was also affected by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU). Faced with this situation, the United States had to make concessions on many issues, such as agreeing to the withdrawal of most of its forces from Japan (this is how the District Public Prosecutors Office gradually changed from a branch directly controlled by the CIA to a department in which the United States only retained some indirect influence), and giving up many extraterritorial rights, such as those related to military disciplinary crimes committed by the US military.

Before the Third Security Treaty, if a U.S. military member stationed in Japan committed a crime while on duty, unless someone died or the crime had a serious impact, the U.S. military almost never dealt with it and refused to make it public (then sent the person back to the U.S. overnight). If the crime was committed outside of official duties, only about 10% would be transferred to Japanese prosecutors for prosecution. However, after the treaty, even if the U.S. military committed a crime while on duty, as long as the evidence was conclusive, a military court would be convened to pronounce the sentence, allowing Japanese prosecutors to attend (although the sentencing was still biased). The proportion of crimes committed outside of official duties transferred to Japanese prosecutors for prosecution rose to 30-40%, and has now exceeded 50%.

Therefore, even today, many older Japanese people still fondly remember the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU), because from a certain perspective, it was a "failed movement, but a successful reform."

“It seems you already know,” Onoda Kimiaki said unhurriedly. “In that case, you should understand that, like the Red Army, the Red Canary is also an extreme left-wing terrorist organization derived from the Zenkokujo Struggle.”

"Ah, it's really nostalgic to think about it now. Those were truly passionate years." Onoda Kimiaki nodded faintly.

As is well known, as long as treatment and status are improved to a certain extent, the number of resistance fighters will immediately drop by 90%. After the All-China Federation of Trade Unions ended, some of them were arrested, some stopped causing trouble because their goals and demands had been achieved, but some were not satisfied. They felt that it was not radical enough or violent enough.

This is the origin of the Japanese Red Army.

"Oh? Commander, you were also involved in the left-right struggle?" Uesugi Muneyuki raised an eyebrow.

“Oh, you probably don’t know this, but I was quite famous. Back then, the entire class in high school was vying to be a ‘revolutionary fighter,’ but I was the only one preparing for the college entrance exam.” Onoda Kimiaki said meaningfully, “So my file was particularly advantageous compared to my peers…”

“It was the right thing to not participate,” Watanabe Eiji said with a hint of flattery. “Muneyuki-kun also mentioned the Asama Sanso incident to me.”

Uesugi Muneyuki's expression deepened.

After the Red Army was established, their thought was "I want to burn this world and rule its ashes." Since the security situation had improved, they would destroy it; since the treatment had improved, they would sabotage it. As a result, they carried out one terrorist attack after another.

Indiscriminate shooting at Tel Aviv airport, occupation of the French embassy and attack on the Royal Palace, and multiple hijackings.

However, the Asama Sanso hostage incident had the most far-reaching impact.

The attack on a hunting rifle shop in Tochigi Prefecture failed, and the Red Army fled into their base in the Haruna Mountain area.

At this point, the Red Army soldiers trapped on the mountain could do nothing. If they went down the mountain, they would be met with fully armed police, whom they couldn't defeat. Then, someone had a sudden inspiration: the Red Army's previous failures were due to its internal "purity," so a "review" movement should be launched. This is the classic example of "finding traitors" and "recruiting leftists."

In just over two months, during round after round of "finding traitors" and "recruiting leftists," 29 Red Army soldiers killed 12 of their own, including a couple and a pregnant woman (her husband had informed the organization that his wife's thoughts were impure).

These facts were only discovered during the subsequent search by the Japanese police who finally raided the Asama Sanso villa in the later Asama Sanso incident. This case was broadcast live nationwide, and 90% of households across the country watched the live broadcast, shocking all Japanese people.

We sympathize with you because we hope you will speak up for the people, not because we want to see you playing a battle royale game internally all day long!
From that point onward, far-left organizations like the Red Army lost all public sympathy, while the remnants felt increasingly that the people were numb and indifferent. As a result, they became more and more extreme and terrifying, wishing they could throw an Axis onto the earth, and thus completely lost all legitimacy.

"So, Red Canary is a similar organization?" Uesugi Muneyuki understood completely.

“Hmm.” Onoda Kimiaki frowned. “The most famous thing about this organization is the bombing of the Peace Bank, which killed 8 bank employees, injured 27 people, and stole gold and a large amount of cash from the vault. In the end, the organization was destroyed due to internal ideological differences and disagreements on how to deal with the money and gold in its hands. However, many executives and members fled overseas.”

Uesugi Muneyuki was even more confused upon hearing this.

So, does this mean the existence of the Otherworld is also connected to far-left terrorist organizations?

Things are getting more and more complicated.

“Uesugi-kun, you don’t sympathize with these people, do you?” Onoda Kimiaki said meaningfully, “Although I don’t think you’re the kind of person who needs to be reminded, I hope you understand that what they want is not fairness or liberation, but to destroy everything you currently have and force you to follow the same path as them.”

"Among them, you, with your Chinese identity and superior abilities, are inherently sinful..."

“I know.” Uesugi Muneyuki said with a bitter smile, “I am a member of the nobility. Just based on this identity, I am not ‘pure’. The only outcome will be to prove my innocence with my death. I understand all of this.”

“It’s good that you know.” Onoda Kimiaki nodded and sighed. “Actually, I didn’t want to tell you this, but Uesugi-kun, you care a lot about it, and our police organization can’t do without you, so it’s okay for you to know. But… I hope you understand.”

"Everything you have now comes from your skills, your abilities, your family background, your appearance, as well as your hard work and your bloodline, not from the Red Canary's terrorist attacks, killings, and bombs."

"Don't get yourself into it," Watanabe Eiji said.

“Cynicality is a luxury for bystanders, not a weapon for participants. Zong Xue, you are smart and capable, but don’t forget which side you’re on.”

“Tell me, without the Emperor, where would the nobility come from? Without this 'system' that has lasted for thousands of years, where would the Yonezawa Uesugi family come from? Where would the Kanazawa Maeda family come from? And where would Uesugi Muneyuki, who can stand here today and talk about 'fairness' as a savior, come from?”

A hush fell over the interrogation room.

Uesugi Muneyuki stood there, his father-in-law's words washing away his earlier exclamations like a cold tide. He couldn't refute the reality and logic behind them.

He has his family, his friends, his Mai, Minami, Erina and Asuka; he has his work life, his career and his dreams.

He didn't refute in the end, but simply nodded slightly, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and said in a low voice, "...I understand, Father."

To put it bluntly, these far-left organizations always think they can represent everyone.

But does the "we" you're referring to include me?

No, the "we" they use often doesn't even include their own people.

Uesugi Muneyuki gave Horikawa Nen, who was being interrogated, one last, intense look: "Then I'll take my leave."

Eiji Watanabe nodded in satisfaction, patted him on the shoulder, and softened his tone: "Good that you understand. Remember, abilities are for climbing and protecting, not for destroying the platform you're on. Go back, Minami is waiting for you."

"Enjoy the glory and praise you deserve, Uesugi-kun." Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda Kimiaki nodded. "See you at the victory celebration banquet at Akasaka Imperial Villa tonight!"

(End of this chapter)