Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 591, That Lord!
The air in Karuizawa is filled with the fragrance and tranquility of the coniferous forest.

That afternoon, in an elegant villa arranged by the Imperial Household Agency, Uesugi Muneyuki temporarily escaped the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and the bloodshed of politics.

He and Minami Watanabe enjoyed a rare moment of leisure, and even played a rather amateur but significant tennis match with the Imperial Family on the tennis court. The itinerary arranged by the Imperial Household Agency was low-key yet prestigious; the several brief meetings and joint sports activities with members of the Imperial Family, though not publicly announced, had already created an invisible barrier of symbolic significance within a specific circle.

Uesugi Muneyuki knew that this was both an honor and the most secure haven that the Metropolitan Police Department and certain forces had secured for him. He used this time not only to relax but also to calmly review the entire case, vaguely sensing that the group deep in the forest would not simply disappear.

Meanwhile, in Nagata-cho.

Minister Shinichiro Akimoto is facing an unprecedented predicament.

Although he barely managed to keep his position, he was in a terrible state. The opposition party seized on Ōsumikawa's accusations in the Diet and relentlessly pursued the matter, demanding the establishment of a special investigation committee. His party colleagues kept their distance from him, fearing that they would be implicated in his scandal, and his public support plummeted.

His attempts at retaliation were like punching cotton, crashing headlong into the invisible barriers of all sides. He could no longer touch Uesugi Muneyuki, and even his own political future was in jeopardy. Facing the media's barrage of questions and the open and covert attacks from his political enemies every day, he seemed to have aged ten years overnight, only able to rage helplessly at his trusted confidants in his office.

He experienced the true "darkness of Japan"—not the shadow he could manipulate at will, but the door that the entire system closed on him when he offended the public and violated certain underlying rules.

Fortunately, Ōsumi Gawa did not directly mention his name. Minister Akimoto has influence overseas, especially in two countries across the sea: a certain country and the United States. The Metropolitan Police Department is also unwilling to directly confront the foreign minister. Therefore, he can barely remain as the foreign minister without having to resign. However, it is hard to say how long he can stay. Basically, he will definitely be kicked out in the next cabinet.

However, he didn't get kicked out, which greatly disappointed some people.

Abandoned factory area in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto region.

Just as the Metropolitan Police Department's Joint Headquarters, with its vast resources, had pinpointed several encrypted communication nodes previously used by the Sakikawa Restoration Army and was preparing to monitor and locate them, all the signals vanished at the same time, disappearing without a trace.

In another backup dark web channel that was barely activated and employed blockchain relay and dynamic key technology, the core members of the Sakikawa Restoration Army "gathered" once again.

"That was close! The police acted faster than expected!" one of them said, still shaken.

"Hmph, after all, we used the state apparatus." One of them replied calmly, but with a hint of suppressed excitement: "But we succeeded! That scumbag Akimoto Shota has been reduced to ashes! His father was almost brought down by us, and now he's like a stray dog!"

A brief moment of elation, as if revenge had been exacted, filled the channel.

But soon, this feeling was replaced by dissatisfaction.

One person coldly replied, "It's a pity that old guy Osumigawa backed down in the end! If he had confessed as originally planned, or directly said Shinichiro Akimoto's name on camera, the effect would have been much better! Instead, he chose to surrender and became a propaganda tool for the police!"

“That’s right, he betrayed our ideals! He still harbored a sliver of illusions about this corrupt system!” another member echoed indignantly.

They were furious at Ōsumi River's "betrayal," which deepened their growing disillusionment with the national system—look, even those who bear such a deep-seated hatred are ultimately "recruited" by the system!
This country is absolutely rotten!

"And that Uesugi Muneyuki!" For the first time, strong personal emotions were revealed in the speeches of several people, a mixture of jealousy, incomprehension and hatred: "He has such talent and ability, and he clearly sees through the festering sores of this society, so why does he still willingly become a lackey of power and an accomplice to evil?! He could have been our comrade, but he chose to be the smartest watchdog!"

"He should prove himself to us, prove that he can also be a glorious revolutionary fighter, and that he should join us in reform! It's so disappointing that he doesn't recognize his class and revolutionary nature!"

"Moreover, Matsukata Masayoshi's funds..." someone said. They had already spent more than half of the huge organizational funds provided by Ōsumikawa Minoru.

Just as everyone was shrouded in disappointment and resentment, "Ryoma Sakamoto" changed the subject and brought new hope.

"But comrades, do not be discouraged! Our actions have not been in vain!"

"First, we have new blood willing to join us. They share our despair for this suffocating world, they see our action and agree with our ideals!"

“And more importantly…” Sakamoto Ryoma’s reply rose slightly with excitement, “‘That person’… contacted us on his own initiative.”

The channel fell silent instantly.

"That person"—this title represents a legend and the ultimate symbol of anti-establishment among them!
He orchestrated the "Imperial Palace bombing" that shocked the nation months earlier. Although the bomb was ultimately prevented by the Metropolitan Police Department (it was Uesugi Muneyuki who provided the key analysis at the time), its symbolic significance is unparalleled.

His successful concealment to this day is itself the biggest mockery of the police.

Red Canary, Sakikawa Restoration Army!

We unite!

"'That person' approved of our actions. He believed we had lit the fuse," Sakamoto Ryoma said, almost enunciating each word clearly. "He offered to provide us with deeper support, including more secure bases, more difficult-to-trace funding channels, and... more effective 'strategic guidance'."

Amidst despair, new hope and a more powerful dark alliance seem to be forming. The Sakikawa Restoration Army, far from being annihilated by the police crackdown, is instead joining forces with even more dangerous legendary figures in the deeper shadows, preparing to unleash an even greater storm.

Their hatred for Uesugi Muneyuki, their despair for the system, and their newly acquired power will all become catalysts for the next storm.

"Blood must flow! More blood must flow!"

"Destroy! Destroy even more!"

"Otherwise, the apathetic Japanese will never wake up! Join our ranks!"

"Let this world feel pain!"

"Long live the Reformed Army! For the future of the nation!"

"Long live the Reformed Army! For the future of the nation!"

"Long live the Reformed Army! For the future of the nation!"

(End of this chapter)