Tokyo Detective

Chapter 324 Clashing High-Level Officials

A handsome and sunny middle-aged man appeared before the crowd. He was about 45 years old and had squinty eyes, giving people a friendly feeling.

This man was none other than Eizaburo Anzai, the newly appointed head of the Criminal Investigation Department.

"Please continue to guide me in the future."

Deputy Director Kenichi Kitano clapped.

"Welcome to our family, Minister Anxi."

The second-in-command of the Metropolitan Police Department clapped, and the police officers seated, at least the superintendent, also clapped.

Director Koichi Uemura gestured for Eizaburo Anzai to sit down.

"Alright, we'll talk about welcoming Minister Anzai later at the meeting. Now let's discuss the case submitted by the head of the First Investigation Division."

Everyone present could tell that the top leader didn't like the new head of the Criminal Investigation Department. Originally, he had arranged for Kuraki Yuma, the head of the Second Investigation Division, to join him, but after the Arakawa Ward incident, the head of the Criminal Investigation Department, who was already in his grasp, was snatched away.

This not only embarrassed Koichi Uemura, but also Ten'ei Shiratori, since he had been Yuma Kuraki's superior and the two had a good relationship.

Judging from Kenichi Kitano's attitude, it seems that the director's faction has lost a department head, while the deputy director's faction has gained a department head.
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Documents were handed to the senior executives present, containing no detailed information, only a description of last night's case, and general future actions and plans.

As Anzai Eizaburo looked at the description in the document, his squinting eyes widened and a glint of shrewdness flashed across them. He hadn't expected to receive such a great gift so soon after taking office. Although he disliked Hanyu Naoki, he had to admit that Hanyu was quite capable.

Naoki Hanyu also looked at his new boss, and their eyes met.

A hint of doubt flashed through Naoki Hanyu's mind. This guy actually felt disgusted with him, but on the surface, the other party nodded in a friendly manner.

When did I offend him?

At this moment, many high-ranking officials exclaimed in surprise.

"What?! Hospital doctors are actually selling newborn babies? And Tianyang Hospital alone has sold more than 100 babies in the past 8 years? That's outrageous!"

"Are there other hospitals and orphanages involved, raising suspicions that there is one or more organizations collecting babies behind this?"

"Is there any real evidence?"

Naoki Hanyu remained calm in the face of surprise and doubt. If Ten'ei Shiratori were still the head of the formalities department, he wouldn't need to submit the case at the meeting. He could have simply had Ten'ei Shiratori communicate with the director, and Koichi Uemura would have arranged for the departments that needed assistance.

But there's no other way now. With the ministerial position vacant, we have to handle such a major case here.

Who knew that the newly appointed minister harbored resentment towards him?

Kitano Kenichi smiled.

"The new Minister of Criminal Investigation has just taken office, so this case can be handed over to him."

Anzai Eizaburo stood up and bowed.

"Please rest assured, I will definitely lead the Criminal Investigation Department to find out the truth."

"Very good, only with this kind of confidence can you handle a case well."

Two more ministers echoed this sentiment.

"The position of Minister of Criminal Justice has been vacant for more than a week, and the Criminal Justice Department must be in a lot of trouble. The appointment of the Minister of Justice is a timely help."

"Yes, after all, he's the top student of the police chief."

The two people who echoed this were the head of the Crime Suppression Headquarters and the head of the Personal Safety Related Headquarters, both of whom were members of the deputy director's circle.

Naoki Hanyu watched the grand spectacle with a smile, seemingly unconcerned about being deprived of command.

Naoki Hanyu wasn't in a hurry; he wasn't without connections in the Metropolitan Police Department. Instead, he was more curious about Eizaburo Anzai's identity.

Good heavens, so he's a protégé of the police commissioner. No wonder he became the head of the criminal investigation department in his forties.

Just then, Shiratori Ten'ei spoke up.

“Minister Anxi hasn’t even had a day to get familiar with the position. It’s not like we haven’t all served as ministers before. It takes at least a month and a half to get familiar with a department. Can he really handle this case?”

When the Deputy Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department spoke, the atmosphere in the entire council chamber became heavy, because everyone else knew that Shiratori Ten'ei and Kitano Kenichi had broken ties.

On that day, Shiratori Ten'ei became the first candidate for the position of deputy minister with the greatest advantage. However, Kitano Kenichi hoped that Shiratori Ten'ei would give up and let a high-ranking official from the ruling party's National Police Agency take the position. That person was Anzai Eizaburo's senior and one of the National Police Agency Commissioner's apprentices.

Shiratori Ten'ei was naturally out of the question, and with Superintendent General Uemura Koichi's encouragement, the two sides were no longer on the same page.

Kenichi Kitano withdrew his smile and asked.

"Vice Minister Shiratori, what do you mean by that? Are you doubting Minister Ansai's abilities?"

"Of course not, but can a minister who is not familiar with his own department really handle such a big case? How much time will be wasted by the time he becomes familiar with it? This case can't wait."

The sight of two high-ranking police officers, both holding the rank of Superintendent of Police, vying for power made Koichi Uemura's lips curl into a smile. Let them fight, it would be best if they did, then he, as the top officer, could sit back and relax.

Kenichi Kitano's voice rose a few notches.

"Then what do you mean?"

“This case is very important. I suggest that Naoki Hanyu continue to be in charge. After all, he is in charge of everything in the case. Otherwise, no one would know that some hospitals are rife with corruption. To put it bluntly, even the Chief of the Anxi County Police Department is not as familiar with the Criminal Investigation Department as Naoki Hanyu.”

"That's ridiculous. This case involves such a wide range of people, how can it be directed by a section chief? Just by looking at the contents of the documents, we know that it requires the cooperation and assistance of the Regional Department, the Security Department, and even the Public Security Department and the Life Security Department. I admit that Yuzuru is very capable. Isn't this just helping Minister Ansai? After all, Yuzuru is Minister Ansai's subordinate."

Shiratori Ten'ei did not back down and instead questioned the person involved.

“Minister Anxi, if I were to put you in charge of this case, could you promise here that you wouldn’t make any mistakes just because you’re new to the job, or even delay this important case?”

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Anzai Eizaburo's expression was rather unpleasant; there was no way he could agree to that.

It should be noted that the Criminal Investigation Department was once Shiratori Ten'ei's territory, and the First Investigation Division was controlled by the other faction for ten years. Section Chief Kuraki of the Second Division also had a grudge against him for seizing power.

"If he dares to make that promise here, he'll definitely make frequent mistakes during the investigation, and he won't even be able to command half of the Criminal Investigation Department." Kitano Kenichi retorted loudly in anger.

"As a subordinate, of course you should assist your superior. If you don't let the head of the Criminal Investigation Department handle such a major case, what will the entire Metropolitan Police Department think? When did Naoki Hanyu become the hidden head of the Criminal Investigation Department?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the high-ranking officials present changed slightly. This was an implication that Shiratori Tenmei was reluctant to give up the Criminal Investigation Department and allow his confidant to sideline his superior.
At this moment, Koichi Uemura finally interrupted the argument in a deep voice.

"Alright, what Deputy Director Kitano just said was nonsense. A department head is a department head, and a section chief is a section chief. There's no such thing as undermining your superiors."

Kenichi Kitano wisely backed down.

"Yes, Director Uemura, I misspoke in a moment of confusion."

Koichi Uemura continued.

"However, some factual factors also need to be considered. Minister Ansai does need time to familiarize himself with the Criminal Investigation Department, and the case needs to be handled with utmost speed. Perhaps Minister Ansai could simply put his name on the case and let Section Chief Yuzuru continue to be in charge. What do you all think?"

The director's meaning was clear, so the higher-ups in Uemura Hiroshi's circle all agreed.

For example, the Minister of Police, the newly appointed Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Life Safety, and the Minister of Cybersecurity.

As the Crime Countermeasures Department, Personal Safety Countermeasures Department, and Transportation Department under Kenichi Kitano, they would naturally speak according to Kenichi Kitano's wishes.

Of the 13 departments, 7 have made statements. Apart from the person involved in the criminal department, only 5 neutral ministers have not yet spoken.

"Regional Affairs Department Head, Futaba Jingu, said calmly."

"I think the director's suggestion is good. Chief Ansai does need time to get familiar with things, but I have confidence in Section Chief Yuzuru's abilities."

5 is better than 3
As Naoki Hanyu's former boss, and with rumors circulating that her daughter had an affair with Naoki Hanyu, some people have already guessed the answer.

But the next person's opinion was the final word.

The head of the security department, Yamada Gen, was extremely impolite, which made Anzai Eizaburo's face turn black.

"Chief Yuzuru's abilities are evident to all. He has cooperated with our Security Department many times. As for Chief Ansai's abilities, I have serious doubts. I even question whether he can command the entire Criminal Investigation Department."

Goodness, only a retired police officer who's about to retire would dare to say something so offensive.

Yamada Gen winked at Hanyu Naoki. He had five months left before retirement and would need to rely on the connections and influence of his cousin Shiratori Ten'ei and Hanyu Naoki to run for the next parliamentary election.

He decided to target Anzai Eizaburo, whom he also disliked, as Anzai's father had a grudge against him.

Furthermore, his party is the third largest opposition party, so he doesn't mind becoming a mouthpiece.

The score is 6 to 3, while the three veteran teams are 2 to 1.

The dust has settled, and there's no need to discuss this issue anymore.

Of course, Koichi Uemura wouldn't completely favor Naoki Hanyu.

“Chief Yuzuru will form a special task force to handle this case. If the case cannot be solved in 10 days, then let Chief Ansai, who is already familiar with the Criminal Investigation Department, take charge. What do you think, Deputy Director Kitano and Chief Ansai?”

The two people who were called upon were very accommodating and did not object.

"Let's do as the director says."

"I have no opinion."

Koichi Uemura's actions subtly conveyed a message to Eizaburo Anzai: if he didn't want to be sidelined by Ten'ei Shiratori, siding with him might be a viable option.

As the meeting ended, Eizaburo Anzai extended his hand with a smile.

"Hello, Section Chief Yuzuru. Please take care of me in the future."

Naoki Hanyu also flashed a sunny smile.

"Please take good care of me, Minister."

The two acted as if their argument had never happened, but as they turned to leave, Anzai Eizaburo opened his narrowed eyes, a fierce glint flashing in them.

"Naoki Hanyu, it seems you're not very useful to me."

On the other side, Naoki Hanyu showed a disdainful look. He was a two-faced guy. If it weren't for his sense of smell, he wouldn't have been able to detect that disgusting smell.
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On the rooftop of the Metropolitan Police Department, Naoki Hanyu and Ten'ei Shiratori held canned coffee and looked at the locust-shaped house not far away.

"Uncle Tianrong, you're in trouble now. You don't even have a minister under your command."

"Yeah, but you're not much better off. Do you remember Momoi Kaito?"

"Who?"

"The Special Investigation Department's Special Informant Team leader you arrested, but he was later murdered, and the murderer has not yet been found."

Naoki Hanyu looked as if he had just realized something.

"So it was him. I've arrested and offended so many people, I almost forgot."

Shiratori Ten'ei rolled his eyes at the other person.

“Anzai Eizaburo and Momoi Kaito were classmates and best friends, so what do you think?”

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Another close friend? How come Momoi Kaito has so many close friends? He's like a ghost that won't leave you even after he's gone.

Shiratori Ten'ei patted his junior on the shoulder.

"You only have 10 days to solve the case, otherwise if Anzai gains power, you'll be in big trouble."

“I’m not afraid of any of that. I still have over 100 billion yuan in funds that I haven’t used yet, and the director doesn’t want me to really fall apart.”

"Hmph, those despicable rich people."

(End of this chapter)