Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 544, Looking down into the abyss, then gazing up at heaven!

"Snapped!"

A hand reached out from the side and gripped her wrist tightly like an iron clamp, the force so great that she couldn't press the button at all.

"Inspector General Ishihara! I'm very sorry about what happened to you!" A calm and clear voice rang in her ear.

She turned her head in shock and saw Uesugi Muneyuki's handsome face, which was now covered with frost.

"You! No, you can't be! You're a forensic pathologist, how could you know?"

Kumiko Ishihara's pupils contracted sharply, and the resolute calm on her face shattered instantly, replaced by disbelief and fury at the failure of her plan. She frantically tried to break free from Muneyuki Uesugi's hand and press the button!

The moment I even considered banging my head against the remote control button—

A lithe figure slashed in like a whirlwind! It was Reina Ikeda, a special mission policewoman renowned for her black belts in judo and karate!

Her movements were completely fluid! She took a half-step to the side, using her right arm to deflect Ishihara's attempted elbow strike, and then instantly grabbed Ishihara's elbow joint, which was handcuffed behind his back, with her left hand and lifted it upwards (a joint lock technique in judo). At the same time, her right foot precisely tripped Ishihara's supporting leg behind his knee.

Kumiko Ishihara lost her balance and was forcefully slammed face down to the ground by Erena Ikeda. Ikeda used one knee to brace against Ishihara's back and her other hand to press Ishihara's head to the scorching ground, rendering her completely immobile.

The entire process took less than two seconds, clean and efficient, full of the beauty of power and skill.

"Behave yourself!" Ikeda's cold voice announced the end of the resistance!

Uesugi Muneyuki held up the remote control that had been taken from her and waved it in front of her. His voice remained steady, yet carried a sharp, all-knowing edge: "From the moment we were able to track Akimoto Shota's movements so precisely and use a special detonator, we suspected that someone inside was providing information or assistance. Everyone who handled Akimoto Shota's old cases and expressed strong dissatisfaction is on our investigation list. And you, Ishihara Kumiko... if I'm not mistaken, you are also one of the victims, aren't you?"

Right next to Uesugi Muneyuki, Minami also had a complicated expression. She looked at the policewoman who was being held down by Ikeda Erena and said softly, "According to our urgent investigation, you were one of the investigators in two suspected rape cases involving Akimoto Shota, but both cases were eventually released due to 'insufficient evidence.' After that, you went to find Akimoto Shota alone, and then... you were assaulted by him, right?"

Minami Watanabe's tone carried a hint of regret but remained unwavering: "This is the moment we've been waiting for—for you to produce the evidence yourself. Without this remote control, many accusations would be untenable. Now, we've caught you red-handed!"

At 7:7 PM on July 18, Kumiko Ishihara, the female police chief of the Akasaka Police Station in Minato Ward, was arrested!

"We're sorry, we know you have a lot of grievances to share, and we'll explain that in detail in our report later, but... arresting you is our duty!"

"Aaaaaah—!!!" Kumiko Ishihara roared in utter despair, struggling violently. Her once delicate face was contorted with rage and despair: "Why?! Why are you stopping me! That scum! He deserves to die! This system that protects him deserves to die too! You're not upholding justice, you're upholding dirty power! You bunch of lackeys! You deserve to die a horrible death!!!"

Her roar sounded particularly jarring at the edge of the silent square, and through some sensitive microphones, it was faintly transmitted to the live broadcast signal, causing another huge uproar and speculation.

Most of the police officers at the scene were stunned as they watched this unexpected turn of events unfold.

Only Sugishita Ukyo, the head of the First Investigation Division of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Department, watched this scene from afar with a complicated expression.

When Uesugi Muneyuki initially told him that there was a mole among the police, Sugishita Ukyo did not believe him. However, Uesugi Muneyuki quickly listed his reasons, emphasizing the fruitless search of the vicinity and the fact that the other party was observed at the scene.

So, having eliminated all the impossible options, the remaining answer is—there is a mole among the police officers at the scene, and a mole who can operate the collar detonator!
Only in this way can the other party observe at any time, and only in this way can the other party immediately turn on the indicator light as a warning when they discover that Uesugi is at a safe distance but is actually whispering to Akimoto.

So Uesugi Muneyuki's approach was to investigate: find out who was at the scene, find out who in the police organization had previously handled Akimoto Shota's case, and find out who had a grudge against the son of the Minister of Foreign Affairs!

However, it is necessary to rely on Sugishita Ukyo's influence here—Sugishita Ukyo and Onoda Kimiaki have a good relationship, and Onoda Kimiaki, as the head of the Public Security Bureau, naturally knows about the dirty work and shady dealings that the Public Security Police do for important people.

And so, after Sugishita Ukyo spoke, everything became clear.

Kumiko Ishihara, the policewoman on duty at the scene, participated in the search of Shota Akimoto more than once, but all of them came to nothing. So the young policewoman was furious and took the initiative to find the minister's son.

What happened next is well-known, but it is only known that Kumiko Ishihara consulted the police department about the incident afterward, but was advised to leave by the public security police who had learned of it.

This is how the police persuaded them to quit.

"Ms. Ishihara, so you're reporting the son of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for committing illegal acts against you, is that right?"

"So you're sure that you were under the influence of alcohol, an adult, and went to their door voluntarily, and then had sex with them under their semi-coercion, is that right?"

"So you have neither video evidence nor physical evidence, yet you have a large amount of alcohol on you and surveillance footage showing that you actively invited and semi-coerced Shota Akimoto to meet you, and you still want to report him for committing illegal acts against you, is that right?"

"This could lead to you being convicted of false accusation, facing imprisonment, and it could also affect you and your boyfriend... and your family..."

After being subjected to this by the public security police, Kumiko Ishihara finally gave up.

After silently recalling the secret public security files Onoda had told him, Section Chief Sugishita Ukyo immediately ordered, "Take her away! Take her away!"

At the same time, he shouted to all units: "The crisis is not over yet! Repeat, the crisis is not over yet! The bomb on the target is still effective! Bomb disposal experts!!!" At that moment, the time jumped to exactly 7 p.m.

Shota Akimoto was still weeping, completely unaware of the harrowing scene that had just unfolded within the police force, a scene that had jeopardized his life. He hadn't received his father's salvation, nor had he witnessed the impending explosion; he was simply trapped in boundless despair and terror.

But the bomb did not detonate.

Almost simultaneously, the explosives disposal team experts, who had been on standby, charged towards Shota Akimoto, who was no longer a direct threat, like wild horses!
Their movements were swift and precise. They used professional cutting tools to cut the straps, carefully removed the ANFO explosive pack, and finally, the squad leader personally used a special tool to, amidst countless cameras and heartbeats, "click," remove the death collar.

The moment the collar and the bomb were placed into the blast chamber, before anyone at the scene could even react, they heard the bomb disposal experts roar: "Detonation stop! Repeat, detonation stop!!!"

Won?

Won.

Won! ! !

A huge cheer, almost enough to lift the square, erupted from the police ranks!
The usually serious SAT team members patted each other on the shoulder, the riot police took off their hats and wiped the cold sweat from their brows, and a superintendent let out a long, long sigh of relief, as if he had fought a tough battle that lasted for days and nights.

At the command center, Eiji Watanabe and Kimiaki Onoda exchanged glances, their tense jawlines finally relaxing, and a barely perceptible hint of relief flashed across their eyes.

On the live television broadcast, the anchors' voices were filled with excitement and choked with emotion: "Success! The bomb has been defused! Shota Akimoto is safe! This is a great victory for the Metropolitan Police Department, the result of everyone's unwavering efforts!"

Office workers and citizens at the scene cheered, and the internet was instantly flooded with comments like "Long live the police!" "Great!" "Tears are streaming down my face!" A huge, cathartic joy enveloped the entire nation.

Minister Shinichiro Akimoto froze the moment he saw his son being successfully rescued on the screen at his official residence.

Nana nana nana... Nani?
Just seconds before, he was still immersed in a complex mix of sadness, guilt, and self-pity over his "righteous" sacrifice of his son, and had even begun to devise how to maximize the political capital of his son's "martyrdom."

But now, the son is alive! And the bomb has been defused!
At that moment, ecstasy swept away the feigned grief like a tsunami! His son was not dead! He didn't have to sacrifice himself! His political career would no longer bear the stigma of being a "sacrificed pawn" (even if no one knew)!

He was almost jumping for joy, but he quickly suppressed his rage and roared at his secretary in a trembling voice, "Quick! Send my car to pick up Shota immediately! With the Century! With guards and my secretary! Quick! Bring him back safely!"

The "sad and heartbroken" expression on his face was instantly replaced by an almost uncontrollable ecstasy and relief at finding a treasure. Although this rapid change of expression made him feel a little embarrassed, it was quickly overwhelmed by joy.

A few minutes later, in front of the still-running live broadcast cameras, a black Toyota Century, a symbol of the highest echelons of power, drove solemnly and smoothly to the scene. Minister Akimoto's secretary, his personal driver, and a guard armed with a handgun quickly got out of the car and, with the assistance of the police, helped the nearly exhausted and disoriented Akimoto Shota into the vehicle.

Just before getting into the car, Akimoto Shota finally regained a semblance of his noble demeanor. He coldly glanced at Ishihara Kumiko, who was still pinned to the ground and surrounded by a large group of detectives rushing towards her, furious and extremely unwilling to accept defeat. He clearly recognized her.

Oh, it's that policewoman!

A very slight, contemptuous smile finally appeared on Akimoto Shota's face.

Sorry, my father finished all the work of my life when he entered the country!
If you don't believe me, then call the police and see if they help me or you.

But under the watchful eyes of countless cameras and all the police officers present, he skillfully concealed his contempt and instead thanked the police officers profusely.

These dogs in police uniforms are all good dogs! My father will reward you on my behalf!
So, sayonara~
The young master sat in the back seat, and the car slowly drove away from the square amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd and an atmosphere of blessings for those who had survived the ordeal.

Everyone thought that this nightmare, which lasted for nearly seven hours, had finally ended with a victory for justice and life.

The Toyota Century had driven about a hundred meters, just as it was about to turn onto the main road—

"boom!!!!!!!!!!!"

A huge, scorching fireball, mixed with flames and thick black smoke, suddenly and violently erupted from inside the black luxury car!

The shockwave from the explosion instantly shattered the windows of the surrounding buildings, like a shower of sparkling rain!
The sturdy body of the Toyota Century was torn apart and tossed about like a fragile toy, then crashed heavily back to the ground, becoming a blazing, twisted wreck of metal!

Flames shot into the sky, turning the evening sky over the port area red.

The fragments fell like deadly raindrops.

Shota Akimoto, his secretary, his driver, and his bodyguard—the four of them were instantly blown to pieces, turning into charred remains along with the moving coffin.

The cheers at the scene came to an abrupt halt.

(End of this chapter)