Tokyo Detective

Chapter 365 Vice Minister Yuzuru

The launch of new drugs that have a significant impact on the Morgans Group is not really of much concern to people in Japan, except for patients.

Meanwhile, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department held another high-level meeting to continue discussing the selection of a new head of criminal investigations.

Since the deaths of two criminal investigation ministers, this hot potato position has become less desirable to the superintendents of police, though of course they wouldn't refuse it if they could get the job.

This meeting, as always, involved recommendations from various department heads and deputy directors. Shiratori Ten'ei, the third-in-command, ultimately lacked the necessary experience and expertise, and for the time being, no suitable candidate could be found to compete for the position of head of the Criminal Investigation Department.

Of course, he didn't want Kenichi Kitano's people to be elected, as that would put him in a very passive position.

However, the Superintendent General's attitude this time was a bit puzzling to him, as if the top officer didn't care.

Koichi Uemura simply smiled at the suspicious looks from his colleagues, as always letting his subordinates argue while he remained calm and collected.

Kitano Kenichi talked eloquently.

"Gentlemen, the position of Minister of Criminal Investigation has been vacant for quite some time. We should hurry up and select a new candidate. The Security Committee has been waiting for a long time as well."

Any changes to positions at the level of Superintendent General or higher require approval from the Tokyo Metropolitan Security Committee, so they are simply competing for the number of positions to be reported.

Koichi Uemura asked casually.

"If you have a suitable candidate, you can suggest one, Deputy Director Uemura."

"Yes, I recommend that Yoshiki Kurokawa, the head of the Personnel Section 1 of the General Affairs Department, be appointed. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and has served as section chief for 10 years without making a single mistake. He is qualified and capable enough."

Jingu Futaba spoke up against her superior.

“I don’t quite agree with your choice of deputy director. If it were the Criminal Investigation Department five years ago, I would have agreed, but the Criminal Investigation Department today needs a director with proficient front-line work experience, as well as sufficient ability and qualifications.”

In the past, Jingu Futaba wouldn't have done this, but recently her father's support for her and her mother has visibly increased. As long as she doesn't make any mistakes, she's not afraid of a mere deputy director. Besides, she already has someone in mind this time.

Kitano Kenichi responded in a deep voice.

"Minister Jingu, I disagree with what you said. The Minister of Criminal Investigation is in charge behind the scenes; frontline experience is not important."

“I’m afraid the new minister lacks frontline experience and won’t be able to handle the pressure, just like the former Minister of Ansip, who took his own life.”

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Not only was Kitano Kenichi shocked and furious, but the other department heads were also surprised by Jingu Futaba's courage in talking back to her superior and reopening old wounds.

In the end, Kenichi Kitano didn't want to argue with a woman, so he looked to Koichi Kamimura.

"Director, what's your opinion?"

"My opinion?"

Koichi Uemura gave a faint smile.

"We can continue to discuss the position of Minister of Criminal Investigation, but I have some good news to share with you."

good news?
What's this old guy up to now?
Kenichi Kitano had a bad feeling, and his expression instantly collapsed when he heard what the other person said.

"Given the current perilous situation in Tokyo and even Japan, I have suggested to the Security Committee that the position of Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation be established, so that even if the new chief dies in the line of duty, it will not affect the operation of the Criminal Investigation Department."

The position of Deputy Chief of Criminal Investigation is not held by the Metropolitan Police Department, as three councilors can already perform the duties of a deputy chief. Only the National Police Agency has a deputy chief or deputy director.

"Kenichi Kitano asked in a deep voice."

"Director, this is your choice."

"Naoki Hanyu".

Sure enough, everyone present understood, and Shiratori Ten'ei couldn't help but smile.

What's the difference between having Naoki Hanyu as deputy minister and having him as minister? What police officer would dare to claim they could compete with this man in the Metropolitan Police Department? On the contrary, they might be sidelined.

Kenichi Kitano became expressionless, a sign that he had given up.

No wonder the old man has been silent for days; so that's what he was planning.

Damn it, can't they just retire properly and give way?

Koichi Uemura asked casually.

"No one has any objections, right?"

If you have any other opinions, you immediately issue a notification, which means there is room for discussion. Besides, apart from a few people who oppose Naoki Hanyu, there are generally no objections to his selection.

"Then it's settled. Yuzuru, you can come in."

The door opened, and Naoki Hanyu walked in with a strange look on his face. At first, Koichi Uemura didn't say anything, just told him to wait in the waiting room. But the more he listened, the more outrageous it became, until the word "vice-captain" appeared.

Goodness, I never expected this gift from my cheap elder to be such a grand one. It's quite fitting that he's appointed as the deputy minister with the rank of superintendent.

Koichi Uemura pointed to the empty space.

"This is the location for the Criminal Investigation Department. Please have a seat."

"Yes."

It was the first time Naoki Hanyu had sat in this position representing the power of the Metropolitan Police Department. It was not bad; at least it was a genuine leather chair.

Kenichi Kitano gritted his teeth and, without even putting on an act, directly put someone in the ministerial position. Did the old man intend to never elect a minister?
Koichi Uemura didn't care what his old rival thought and continued to explain.

"Vice-Captain Hanyu, although you are temporarily leading the Criminal Investigation Department, your responsibility remains to be on the front lines, understand?"

"Understood." "I think Tokyo's crime rate is far too high, and I hope there will be a significant change as soon as possible."

Should we make changes?

Naoki Hanyu thought for a moment and nodded.

"I see."

If we want to reduce crime and crime rates, cracking down on organized crime is the right thing to do.

In the deputy minister's office, Naoki Hanyu placed the items from the cardboard box one by one on the table. It's unbelievable that he's in charge of a ministry at less than 28 years old. As for the minister, what is that? No one can make a difference.

First, check how many subordinates you have.

The main department of the Criminal Investigation Division is the First Investigation Division (Heroic Offenders Investigation).

The unit was responsible for major criminal cases such as murder and robbery, with a staff of 463. (Originally 481, but 18 later died in the line of duty.)
Investigation Division 2 (Intelligent Crime Investigation)

294 people were responsible for economic crimes such as fraud and embezzlement.
Third Investigation Division (Theft Investigation)

Specialized theft cases, 429 people
Organized Crime Countermeasures Division (formerly Investigation Division 4)
Targeting violent gangs and organized crime, 244 people were involved.
The General Affairs Section is responsible for the logistics and clerical work of the Criminal Investigation Department, and has 31 staff members.

Scientific Forensic Research Institute (SCIRI)

There are 200 technical personnel responsible for providing technical support such as DNA analysis.

The forensic team, consisting of 51 people, is responsible for the initial on-site examination of cases.

Special investigation team, 47 people.
Specializing in kidnapping, abduction, and other special cases, this small but highly elite force is similar to a special assault unit of the security forces, only with slightly inferior equipment.

The Mobile Investigation Unit, consisting of 300 personnel, is responsible for patrols and preliminary investigations of criminal cases.

International Investigation Division:
Coordinating transnational crime investigations, 80 people.

First Counselor Rikuo Fukuda, Superintendent General, is 59 years old this year.

Second Counselor, Atsushi Sawada, Inspector General, 43 years old this year.

Third Counselor, Miwako Sato, a police inspector, has just been promoted.

The entire Criminal Investigation Department has more than 2200 people, which is quite a large number.

Naoki Hanyu called for his administrative officer (a secretary or assistant).
"Miyuki, please call all the section chiefs and team leaders back for a meeting."

"Yes."

Miyuki Kobayakawa, upon receiving an invitation from Naoki Hanyu, ultimately chose the position of deputy chief of staff, receiving the rank of inspector. Her former assistant, Daio Nohara, was also transferred to serve as another staff member.

That night, Tokyo's yakuza suddenly noticed that the Metropolitan Police Department seemed to have become more active, arresting nearly a hundred yakuza members in one night.

This left the underworld members completely bewildered. What was going on? They hadn't heard anything about it.

Until they heard the name of the person in charge, the newly appointed deputy head of the Criminal Investigation Department, Naoki Hanyu.
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In Nerima Ward, Naoki Hanyu is organizing a crackdown on prostitution and other illegal activities.

The target was a gang called Daewoo Group, which not only engaged in loan sharking but also illegally operated an adult film industry. In reality, they also used honey traps on their clients because they had a number of homeless underage girls in their possession.

At the Nerima Ward Police Station, Naoki Hanyu and Second Counselor Atsushi Sawada chatted while working, and Hanyu seemed quite interested in the Second Counselor.

Atsushi Sawada, 43 years old, is an amateur, an average-looking man with a burly build.

For a non-professional 43-year-old to climb to the rank of Superintendent and even become the top-ranking Second Advisor, this is not something that can be achieved solely through ability; it also requires connections.

Atsushi Sawada was born in a remote town in Hokkaido. After graduating from high school, he went to Tokyo to work and later took the local civil service exam (not all Tokyo civil service exams are for locals).
A lowly patrolman became famous for his reckless arrests of criminals. Later, he became a detective and became even more insane. It is said that he had three near-death experiences during his 24-year police career. He solved many major cases and was noticed by former Chief of Criminal Investigation Department, Jun Suzuki, who took him on as his apprentice. (He was the unlucky guy who lost his position as chief of police department because of Naoki Hanyu.)
Atsushi Sawada became a police superintendent at the age of 39 and a second counselor at the age of 42. He will likely become a full-fledged police superintendent in the future, as the second counselor position is the ticket to becoming a full-fledged police superintendent. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the strongest non-professional in all of Japan.

This is also why Naoki Hanyu took a liking to the other party: he was capable, daring, and had lost his backing, making him a perfect candidate to be recruited.

Naoki Hanyu watched the argument in the office, an argument that erupted when a man was informed by the police that his wife had been arrested for selling her goods.

The reason was that the wife had a lover who was a member of the Daewoo gang. She was later threatened by her lover and forced to sell herself. During this time, the woman did not dare to tell her husband because he was also afraid of gangsters. He would turn around and run away as soon as he encountered them, and he didn't even care about his wife.

Judging from their argument, these two were each other's first love and got married.

Naoki Hanyu said with a sigh.

"After dealing with so many cases like this, I'm almost losing faith in love. What do you think, Councilor Sawada?"

Sawada Atsushi frowned as if he remembered something, but he couldn't refuse to answer his superior's question.

I don't understand love.

Oh, I almost forgot this guy is a bachelor. He won't even meet someone who can explain things to him. He must have a story to tell.

Naoki Hanyu remarked upon seeing this.

"Luckily, my first love was the Holy Son. She's not a woman who can be threatened."

If your boss talks to you about your first love, can you really stay silent even if you don't want to?

Obviously not.

Sawada Atsushi said, lost in memories.

“I had a crush on someone in Hokkaido when I was in high school, but it’s hard to say whether we were in a relationship. She was the daughter of a kendo dojo, while my family was just an ordinary farming family. I was able to be with her day and night because I became a disciple of the dojo master. Later, she married a businessman in Tokyo.”

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(End of this chapter)