Tokyo Detective

Chapter 444 A Legal Battle (Long Chapter)
Naoki Hanyu coldly accepted the order from the National Public Safety Commission. This was a mandatory order, not just a regular notification. If Hanyu didn't comply, the Public Safety Commission might take further action.

"Please cooperate with the Special Investigation Department's investigation, Naoki Hanyu. During this period, the Chief of Criminal Investigation is temporarily suspended from his duties. This is quite an unexpected order, Kenichi Yamano."

Naoki Hanyu's murderous gaze made Kenichi Yamano a little intimidated.

The Special Investigation Department usually needs to use underhanded tactics to "force" arbitrary collaborators, but these tactics are obviously ineffective against Naoki Hanyu.

The first method is to surround and intimidate with multiple people. However, it is uncertain who will surround whom in the Metropolitan Police Department. Just look at the dozen or so prosecutors who are surrounded and squeezed together by the detectives. As long as Naoki Hanyu gives an order, these prosecutors will definitely suffer physical injuries.

The second suggestion of adverse consequences also wouldn't work; Naoki Hanyu knew he wasn't the type to be afraid of the consequences.

The third method of using time differences to launch surprise attacks and lying won't work either. After all, Naoki Hanyu has used this trick to death. Lame excuses like "I'm just asking a few questions" or "It only takes 30 minutes" are simply not enough to persuade Naoki Hanyu.

However, this was a very rare occurrence. Normally, the National Public Safety Commission cannot issue such an order without evidence of a formal arrest, but it did this time. It's obvious that a powerful figure is behind this, such as a certain damned prime minister.

Naoki Hanyu suddenly raised his hand, and the surrounding detectives, as if receiving an order, began shoving the prosecutor.

"You guys are too presumptuous, daring to cause trouble in our Metropolitan Police Department."

The prosecutor was just an ordinary person, and he couldn't help but feel scared when surrounded and pushed by more than a hundred criminal police officers.

"What are you doing? We're just following the rules."

"Try pushing me again."

"Try it or not, I'm not afraid of you guys who only know how to fight amongst yourselves."

Kenichi Yamano looked at the instigator with a very grim expression.

"Officer Yuzuru, are you planning to disobey the orders of the Public Safety Commission?"

Naoki Hanyu ignored the person in front of him and spoke only to the detectives.

"Please don't be angry, everyone. I'm just assisting with the investigation, it's nothing."

Second Counselor Atsushi Sawada said in a deep voice.

“Minister, we all know the methods of the Special Investigation Department. Arbitrary arrests are not uncommon.”

The other detectives echoed loudly, praising the new minister for not only being exceptionally capable but also incredibly generous. His subtle perks in daily life won everyone over, and the Criminal Investigation Department's cohesion reached an unprecedented level.

Just then, the veteran police officer, Fukuda Rikuo, the first counselor of the Criminal Investigation Department, returned, followed by Fujiwara Mai.

This first advisor, though old, was still vigorous and issued a stern rebuke before he had even stopped walking.

"Special Investigation Department, you've gone too far! What do you take the Metropolitan Police Department for? You've sent our chief away without even any arrest warrant. Do you guys think the Metropolitan Police Department is run by your Special Investigation Department? I think there's definitely something fishy going on here. What are you waiting for? Take them all down and investigate slowly."

Even Naoki Hanyu was stunned by the order. He had never been in such a hurry. Why was the old policeman who was about to retire so excited? Was it because he had promised to help him enter politics after his retirement?
Naoki Hanyu didn't know whether they were serious or just putting on an act, but he certainly didn't want to lead everyone into a falling out with the higher-ups.

"Please be quiet, everyone. Things haven't gotten to that point yet. It's just a matter of cooperating with the investigation. I'll go there myself."

The 60-year-old First Advisor hurriedly stopped him.

"Minister, we can refuse."

"No, thank you Fukuda, I'll handle it."

"Yes, if these guys dare to frame the minister, I will absolutely not let them get away with it."

Fukuda Rikuo's gestures were partly genuine; he did admire his young boss's talent, but another part was simply trying to curry favor with him.

Now, with the added advantage of solving numerous major cases, he has the opportunity to be promoted to Superintendent of Police before retirement. Even after retirement, he can still shine through the connections of his younger superiors, so he won't be completely disillusioned.

So what if I offended the Special Investigation Department? I'm retiring in a little over a year, why would I be afraid of you?

Seeing that the detectives finally stopped, Kenichi Yamano breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it didn't escalate into a full-blown fight. Although they could have used the conflict to start a fight, he would have been the one getting beaten up.

Kenichi Yamano's tone softened considerably.

"Officer Yuzuru, since you're willing to cooperate, then come with us."

Naoki Hanyu walked towards his office without looking back.

"Who said I'm leaving now? I still have some things to take care of. You guys stay here for half an hour first."

Kenichi Yamano was greatly surprised.

"This is against the rules."

Naoki Hanyu turned around and stood in front of his enemy's son again. His height, which was half a head taller than the other man, made him feel inexplicably pressured.

"This is not a request, just an notification."

"you"

Naoki Hanyu looked at everyone and said calmly.

“The prosecutors look very energetic, so let’s not have them sit down.”

"Yes."

All the criminal police officers stood at attention and continued to block the person who was trying to cause trouble, making many prosecutors feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

Naoki Hanyu didn't pay much attention. He finished his last tasks in his office, talked with the senior officials of the Criminal Investigation Department, and of course, called his lawyer.

Normally, the Special Investigation Department does not allow lawyers and prisoners to meet, but is this normal?

"Beep beep."

The call was quickly connected, and Masato Komikado's voice came through.

"Hey, Naoki, is there something you need?"

"Where are you now? I have business to take care of you."

"I'm still looking for Ms. Suoh's mother in Shikoku, but the search can be outsourced to a private investigator. It all depends on how urgent you are."

Naoki Hanyu spoke in a calm tone about what the other person considered very serious.

"The Special Investigation Department has issued me a request for arbitrary arrest. Although there is no evidence to arrest me, these guys are clearly not going to let this go."

"Special Investigation Department, you've really gotten yourself into big trouble."

"So, does Tokyo's top lawyer dare to take the case?"

"Of course I'll take it. I don't care about the difficulty of the case, you know that very well."

"Of course, win or lose, at least 10 billion, please."

On the other side, Masato Komikado was also a little surprised by the amount. This price was almost the same as the top-of-the-line service he had purchased. Assisting with an investigation for someone who hadn't even been arrested yet seemed a bit excessive.

Although Masato Komikado really wanted to get to the bottom of things, he was in a very disheveled state. He was holding his suit jacket in his left hand, his white shirt was covered in dust, and he was sweating profusely.

The top lawyer in Tokyo just had his wallet stolen by a little kid and chased him all the way, but couldn't catch him. Now he has no choice but to ask the police for help.

Despite his disheveled appearance, the lawyer would still give his all to his friend's business, calmly running his fingers through his neatly styled hair.

"Of course, you'll be very surprised."

After the call ended, Yui Shinagaki, who was also panting from running, followed. The practicing lawyer, who had not yet become a partner, asked...

"Have they caught that petty thief?"

Masato Komikado gave a disdainful smile.

"We don't have time to waste catching thieves right now, let's fly back to Tokyo immediately."

"Ha, but teacher, your driver's license and ID are in your wallet. How are you going to board the plane?"

Masato Komikado's triumphant expression froze instantly.

“I didn’t say I’d take a commercial flight. I’m calling for a private jet right now. We need to race against time.”

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And so the lawyer duo rushed back to Tokyo, and it was because of their abandonment that Suo Yumiko was found by another group of people first.

At the same time, Naoki Hanyu was explaining things to Isamu Akimoto, who had rushed back, when suddenly there was a commotion outside, and the voices sounded very familiar.

Naoki Hanyu quickly opened the door and went inside, where he saw a purple-haired policewoman subduing a prosecutor, and a small bottle rolling on the ground.

Tell me what this is?

"How would I know what it is?"

Fujiwara Mai gave a cold laugh.

“I don’t believe you, the holder, don’t recognize it. It’s clearly MDMA (ecstasy).

The prosecutor, who was being held down, was dumbfounded. He had only bent down to pick something up, and who knew that a bottle of ecstasy would fall into his clothes? He ruled out the possibility that he had it, so he must have been framed.

"This is not mine at all. Someone framed me. It was you. It must be you retaliating against our Special Investigation Department."

Fujiwara Mai pointed to the surveillance camera in the distance.

"Who framed you? You need to provide evidence before you speak."

"you"

Yamano Kenichi, who had been waiting for several tens of minutes, was already impatient. Seeing that even a lowly policeman dared to jump out and endanger them, he said fiercely.

"We'll investigate whether Yoshizawa has any ecstasy in his possession, so you don't need to worry about it."

"This is the Metropolitan Police Department. Anyone who commits a crime here will be arrested."

Fujiwara Mai argued vehemently and refused to back down, leaving Yamano Kenichi speechless with frustration.

"you you"

Just then, Naoki Hanyu walked over and patted Kenichi Yamano on the shoulder, each touch sending shivers down the other's spine.

“We can leave now. As for Yoshizawa, whom you mentioned, he should stay and be investigated. You don’t want to push the Metropolitan Police Department’s limits, do you? Otherwise, I’m afraid you won’t be able to leave the Metropolitan Police Department.”

"."

Kenichi Yamano glanced at the crowd glaring at him, and finally left two of them behind while the rest took Naoki Hanyu back to the Special Investigation Department headquarters, which was located not far from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Before leaving, Naoki Hanyu looked at Mai Fujiwara, who had a worried expression. He couldn't believe that his apprentice would frame the prosecutor for him. He knew that if there was even the slightest flaw, Mai Fujiwara would not only lose her future but also face imprisonment.
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At the Special Investigation Department headquarters, Naoki Hanyu followed behind, looking left and right. This was his third visit.

"I'm a regular at the Special Investigation Department, I think the last time was because of Deputy Director Shiratori's arrest. Oh, I remember, around that time you also had a section chief or department head die, not a class monitor, right?" "."

Kenichi Yamano didn't want to deal with this unbridled man; most people would have been terrified if they entered the Special Investigation Department.

What is the Special Investigation Department? 99% of suspects cannot leave safely.
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When Naoki Hanyu arrived at the interrogation room, he immediately noticed a familiar-looking female prosecutor standing not far away, staring at him. He then waved to her.

"Miss Koizumi, could you please make me a cup of coffee?"

Koizumi Takako was completely dumbfounded. "Brother, how do you still remember me? Our only contact was when I made you a cup of coffee and we bumped into each other twice on the street. Can't you just ignore a nobody like me and accept my interrogation?"

Just then, a middle-aged man approached, nearly 50 years old. He was 2 meters tall and had an imposing physique that was impossible to ignore. The man was none other than Shirakawa Ryu, the newly appointed head of the Special Investigation Department.

He is a senior prosecutor, holding the rank of Second Chief Prosecutor (equivalent to Deputy Chief Prosecutor, on par with the second-in-command of the High Prosecutor's Office).
This is the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, the most important in the country. In other places like Osaka Prefecture, the rank wouldn't even be that of a deputy chief prosecutor.

Of course, not having the highest rank doesn't mean having little power; the Special Investigation Department's power is even more intimidating than that of the High Prosecutor's Office.

Ryu Shirakawa nodded to Takako Koizumi.

"If Minister Yuzuru wants a cup of coffee, go make it for him, and make one for me too."

"Yes."

Naoki Hanyu also looked at the new minister, whom he had only met a few times. He had actually paid attention to this guy before. After all, there were very few monster-level figures in high positions in Japan. This guy could be described as a vicious fang pushed up by the ruling party.

Speaking of which, when Naoki Hanyu was working as a bodyguard for Jiro Koizumi, he had a meal and chatted with Ryu Shirakawa. I never expected that he would be the one to show up today.

Ryu Shirakawa gestured for Naoki Hanyu to go into the interrogation room.

"Please come in, Minister Hanyu."

"I never expected that Minister Shirakawa would personally get involved."

"This is also out of respect for Minister Hanyu; you are the idol of the Japanese police."

"So you arrested the police's idol? Aren't you afraid of incurring public wrath?"

"It's not an arrest, it's just assisting with the investigation."

"Yes, to assist with the investigation."

The two locked eyes, and Naoki Hanyu was curious about how many seconds it would take him to kill the man in front of him.

Ryu Shirakawa took a sip of coffee and nodded.

"The taste is indeed very good. I will ask Ms. Koizumi to help me more in the future. If Officer Yuzuru likes it, he can come and sit here often."

"It does taste good, but I'm curious what excuse you have to bite me to death."

Ryujiro Shirakawa actually produced a document.

"Look, this is why we're investigating you: the Central Bank, Tianyu Kirin, and now an agricultural cooperative. Minister Yuzuru, your influence is really reaching far. You've forgotten you're a civil servant."

“I have already resigned from the management of the aforementioned companies, so I have not violated the Civil Service Act. If I had, you would have arrested me long ago. Don’t waste your time here.”

Ryu Shirakawa took out a series of photos, all of which showed Naoki Hanyu leading the management team.

"Makoto Ota, the governor of the central bank, is he a key subordinate of Minister Hanyu? Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to get one percent of the shares of Tenyu Kirin, and he also facilitated the full strategic cooperation with the United Agricultural Cooperative. Minister Hanyu has some good methods; he's driven the agricultural cooperative crazy."

Naoki Hanyu picked up the photos and looked at them, including one of Saeko Amamiya.

"And then, you just want to talk to me about these things that aren't illegal?"

"Yes, it's not illegal, which is why I wanted to ask Minister Yuzuru how you use your authority to facilitate your business."

"No comment. I will not speak until my lawyer arrives."

"."

Shirakawa Ryu, who was gathering momentum, was taken aback. This was not playing by the rules.

"Minister Hanyu, you know very well that we do not allow lawyers to participate."

Naoki Hanyu calmly closed his eyes.

"Are your Special Investigation Department's rules more important than the law?"

"The Special Investigation Department represents the law."

"Hahaha."

Naoki Hanyu suddenly laughed.

"It seems I know more about the law than you do. I wasn't arrested or charged; I was just cooperating with the investigation. I know I have the right to see a lawyer. Try not letting your lawyer in, and I'll take it as a declaration of war against me."

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Ryu Shirakawa found it unbelievable; in his more than ten years as a district prosecutor, this was the first time he had encountered such a brazen man.

Although surprised, the seasoned prosecutor wouldn't be deterred by being yelled at. He quickly tried to steer the conversation from a different angle, reminding everyone that there were surveillance cameras present.

"So, Captain Yuzuru wants to kill me, using your status as the number one in Japan?"

"No comment."

"Minister Hanyu is very confident in himself."

"No comment."

After a string of nonsense, Shirakawa Ryuya didn't want to waste any more time, so he opened the door and walked out, but gave a reminder before leaving.

“Since Minister Hanyu is more familiar with the law than I am, he should know very well that the Special Investigation Department’s assistance in the investigation is indefinite. I will wait for Minister Hanyu to speak before I come to visit him again.”

While there is indeed no time limit for arbitrary detention, police agencies generally do not actually detain people indefinitely. Today, the Special Investigation Department exploited a loophole.
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Three hours later, as everyone expected, Masato Komikado was stopped outside the Special Investigation Department and not allowed to meet Naoki Hanyu.

Despite the cold stares from prosecutors led by Kenichi Yamano, Masato Komikado remained unperturbed. Instead, he took out his recording phone from his pocket, shook it, and then left the Special Investigation Department openly and legitimately.

Next, he will file a complaint regarding these procedural violations, such as illegal searches and seizures, coercive interrogations, and prolonged detention.

"I will not fight a battle I am not prepared for."

Masato Komikado's first goal was to appeal to the Public Prosecutor's Review Board. Clearly, this body that oversees the adjudication of cases didn't want to get involved in trouble, and if the other party wasn't a lawyer with a supposedly perfect record, they probably wouldn't even bother to look at it.

Masato Komikado remained unperturbed and continued to appeal to the High Public Prosecutor's Office and the Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office, with his protest documents detailing the Special Investigation Department's misconduct.

While the two houses remained silent and observed, Ryo Iijima, the deputy chief prosecutor (second-in-command) of the High Public Prosecutors Office, suddenly offered his opinion.

"We can't ignore the Special Investigation Department's violations, after all, Naoki Hanyu is no ordinary person."

With someone taking the lead, opposition parties and other cabinet political rivals began to exert their influence to varying degrees; anyone would kick someone when they're down.

Not only the procuratorate and other institutions, but also the legal profession was mobilized, with many signing joint protests and appeals.

Of course, the reason why so many lawyers could be mobilized was not because Naoki Hanyu was highly regarded, nor because Masato Komikado was particularly capable; the main reason was that many lawyers disliked the Special Investigation Department.

Everyone is playing within the rules, or at least on the fringes of them; these are all unspoken rules.

Your Special Investigation Department is doing a great job by excluding lawyers directly from the case-handling structure, leaving a group of experienced lawyers feeling frustrated, like punching cotton.

To put it bluntly, the prisoner's family members may know the news of the case's closure before the lawyers do, since it is necessary to notify the family members when a sentence is handed down, but notifying the lawyers is not a necessary step.

Imagine a criminal lawyer being notified by the court that the trial has been postponed. Just when the lawyer thinks the court is stalling for time and keeps urging the trial to start, the client's family suddenly calls to tell the lawyer that the case has already been decided and the client is on his way to prison.

You tell me, what lawyer could stand this situation? It's the most humiliating thing a lawyer could ever do in their career. That's why many senior lawyers harbor resentment towards the Special Investigation Department.

Therefore, with opinions from prosecutors and lawyers in the judicial community, the Supreme Prosecutors Office had no choice but to form an observation group to intervene in the case. Of course, they were not there to influence the investigation of the Special Investigation Department, but simply to observe whether the Special Investigation Department had engaged in any illegal activities during the investigation.

After being hit by this barrage of punches, Shirakawa Ryu was stunned. He was amazed by such a move, and to outsiders, he couldn't even use many of his techniques.

Ryu Shirakawa felt a great deal of resentment, but he could do nothing about it when he saw the bald man visiting him.

My old acquaintance, Eikura Yorishio, is a deputy prosecutor and one of the ten deputy prosecutors in the Japanese judicial system.

Not only was the other person the same rank as me, but we were also mortal enemies when we worked in the prosecutor's office.

Eikura Yorishio simply gave a faint smile.

"Minister Shirakawa, I'll be watching you."

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Ultimately, under pressure from all sides, Shirakawa Ryu had no choice but to give a deadline for "assisting in the investigation": 72 hours, or 3 days.

Shirakawa Ryuto was numb; he had already heard the gossip from his subordinates.

Unfortunately, misfortune never comes singly; bad news soon followed from his subordinates.

"Minister, Prosecutor Asada from the Finance and Taxation Division has been accused of sexual harassment and is now in the Metropolitan Police Department."

"understood."

Ryūichi Shirakawa was preoccupied with the Naoki Hanyu case and had no desire to deal with certain unprofessional prosecutors. Moreover, in Eastern countries, sexual harassment cases are notoriously complex and difficult to prosecute.

Shirakawa Ryu really didn't want to get involved, but his assistant brought bad news a few hours later.

"Minister, Prosecutor Toda from the Corporate Crime Division got into a fight at a bar. The Metropolitan Police Department has ruled that he struck first and is preparing to prosecute him."

"."

"Minister, Tomosaka, a member of the public official corruption squad, was found to be in possession of drugs in his home by the police."

"???"

"Minister, Prosecutor Kishitani from the International Crimes Unit was involved in a car accident and was found primarily responsible by the police for assaulting an officer."

"????"

Ryuu Shirakawa was dumbfounded. How could so many "criminal" prosecutors suddenly appear? They were elite figures in the judicial system; it was impossible for them to make mistakes one after another.

At this moment, Shirakawa Ryu remembered what Hanyu Naoki had said the day before.

"You are declaring war on me."

At this moment, Shirakawa Ryu gritted his teeth in hatred.

"Naoki Hanyu, how dare you? What do you take public officials for? Your servants?"

(End of this chapter)