Tokyo Detective

Chapter 465 The Akimoto Family Forces Marriage
The next day at noon, Naoki Hanyu and Saeko Amamiya visited the Takemi family together, since Saeko Amamiya had always represented him in their cooperation with the Takemi family.

In fact, this was the first time Naoki Hanyu had visited the company, despite being "allies" for more than three years.

At the Takemi Mansion, two men had been waiting in front of the door for a long time. The handsome man, around 30 years old, was Takemi Genichiro, a longtime friend of Hanyu Naoki.

Next to him is Genichiro Takemi's uncle, Takiichi Takemi, who is also a current member of the House of Representatives for Ota Ward. He is a member of the opposition party (the Justice Party).

The Takemi family had already given a lot of face by having a member of parliament wait at the door.

"Mr. Yuzuru, Ms. Amamiya, welcome to my humble abode."

"Naoki, Saeko, welcome."

"We interrupted."

Naoki Hanyu shook hands with Takiichi Takemi, then nudged Genichiro Takemi's shoulder with his fist, while Saeko Amamiya nodded slightly.

Genichiro Takemi rubbed his shoulder, which was a little sore.

"Naoki, please come in. Grandpa has difficulty moving around and will wait for you in the reception room."

"We can't keep him waiting."

"Taki Takemi spoke first."

"Ichiro, please take these two distinguished guests over. I'll make the arrangements."

"Yes, uncle."

As the three walked and talked, Naoki Hanyu suddenly asked a question.

"I heard you and Miki are officially together. Will your elders approve?"

Miki Nagase, Naoki Hanyu's pseudo-childhood friend, has also established her own design company in the past two years with some help from Naoki Hanyu.

Miki Nagase and Genichiro Takemi have been together for 5 years. They used to be lovers and friends with benefits, but they broke up and went back to their class reunion where those things happened. Later, they started a company and she became a female boss with a net worth of over 200 million yen.

But Nagase Miki used to be a hostess, which is why Hanyu Naoki was curious that a traditional political family would accept such a daughter-in-law.
Genichiro Takemi nodded.

“It’s already decided. Miki’s company isn’t small, and most importantly, I’m very happy when I’m with her. That’s much better than marrying a stranger. Speaking of which, Naoki, you deserve some credit for this, otherwise my family would have a hard time accepting it.”

"Don't push it onto me. You'll have to face this together. I can only wish you all the best. And you'll have to work hard in the Tokyo City Council election in three months."

"I'm absolutely certain."

The three of them quickly entered a traditional reception room with tatami mats and a raised platform. There was already an elderly man in his eighties inside.

Takemi Ichiro, the man who brought the Takemi family to its peak, was also the third-in-command of the Justice Party (the opposition party). Because he had a female companion, Takemi Takiichi's wife was also there.

"Mr. Hanyu, please sit down."

Naoki Hanyu was kneeling on the cushion.

"Excuse me, Mr. Takemi."

Takemi Ichiro had a kind expression on his face.

"You are truly young and promising, no, you could even say you have the looks of a god. It is an honor for Genichiro to have a friend like you."

"you flatter me."

Naoki Hanyu came today to discuss serious matters, and he doesn't want to be flattered by certain words.

After chatting politely for a while, it was time to officially begin when Takemi Taki returned with the arrangements made.

Naoki Hanyu got straight to the point.

"Everyone, I hope the Takemi family can become my partners."

Takemi Ichiro smiled faintly.

"The Takemi family has always been Mr. Hanyu's ally."

"Sir, I won't beat around the bush. Strictly speaking, I am also in the same political party as you, so I want to form my own faction. I'm here today to invite the Takemi family to join my faction."

Upon hearing this, the Takemi family members were taken aback. Takemi Takiichi's expression turned serious. Joining a faction and abandoning the previous one was, of course, a decision made by him, the senator.

"Mr. Yuzuru, please explain in detail."

"No problem at all"

As Naoki Hanyu finished speaking, the expressions of the Takemi family—grandfather, grandfather, and grandson—became complicated. They knew that former opposition leader and Prime Minister Juzo Tanaka had a close relationship with Naoki Hanyu, but they never expected it to be like this.

Naoki Hanyu made no attempt to hide his statement.

"If the Takemi family chooses to give up, then we can only be ordinary friends from now on."

The directness of the question made the politicians present a little uncomfortable, as they usually probed the questions back and forth. However, they could understand it considering that the other party was a police officer.

Takemi Ichiro spoke.

“Takiichi, you are a member of parliament, so you should make the decision. But just so you know, Kenichiro is a friend of Mr. Hanyu.”

Of course, Takemi Takiichi understood his father's words. With Hanyu Naoki's help, Takemi Ichiro's political career would be much smoother, and there was a good chance that he would have two members of parliament in one term. At that time, the Takemi family would be no worse off than when his father was in charge.

After thinking it through, Takemi Taki bowed deeply to Hanyu Naoki, who returned the bow.

"We, the Takemi family, are willing to work hand in hand with Mr. Yuzuru."

"You are all welcome to join us."
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There are three days left until the voting window opens.

In Yokohama, Naoki Hanyu followed Seiko Akimoto back to their home; they usually went there once every two weeks.

Just as the two of them walked in carrying large and small bags, Akimoto Mako came in from the kitchen.

"You're back, so what are you two doing bringing so much stuff? It's a waste."

"I said calmly."

"I bought these to help you improve your health, otherwise you'll say I'm not filial if I don't buy them."

Mako Akimoto glared at her daughter, then chatted for a few minutes before pulling Seiko Akimoto into the kitchen to help.

"Naoki, please go sit in the living room. Your uncle and grandfather are both here." "Okay."

In the kitchen, Akimoto Mako glanced at Akimoto Seiko's stomach and asked solemnly.

"Holy Son, tell me, do you always carry these with you when you're doing things?"

Seiko Akimoto paused for a moment, knowing what her mother was about to say.

"What do you ask for this?"

Akimoto Mako slapped her daughter's pert buttocks hard.

"Just answer my question, why are you dawdling?"

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Even Akimoto Seiko was impressed. She was going to be promoted to superintendent next month, and her mother still treated her like a child.

"I wasn't wearing it."

"Then why isn't your belly bulging yet? I've been looking forward to having a grandson for years."

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Seeing that her daughter was silent again, Akimoto Mako immediately slapped her hard again, making a sensual, undulating motion.

"What can't be said? You're a piece of my flesh. Is it you who's inadequate, or is it Naoki who's inadequate?"

Under her mother's oppressive power, Akimoto Seiko finally revealed the truth.

"You know how powerful Naoki is. It's because his genes are so strong that it's hard for him to have children. Of course, it's just hard, not impossible."

"Is that so?"

Mako Akimoto already knew how terrible her prospective son-in-law was from the video, so she accepted that assessment.
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Meanwhile, in the living room, Naoki Hanyu was chatting with the Akimoto father and son, subtly inquiring whether Shingen Akimoto had any plans to switch political parties, since Shingen Akimoto was a member of the ruling party (the Democratic Party of Japan).

The veteran police officer quickly sensed something was wrong.

"Naoki, just say what you want to say, stop beating around the bush."

Naoki Hanyu smiled.

"Grandpa Shingen, you have a keen eye."

"Hmph, I'm not like your uncle who has no sense of investigation at all. I've handled at least 800, if not a thousand, major cases. Do you think I wouldn't notice your little scheme? Back in the day, I solved the factory corpse case that shocked the whole country. Let me tell you..."

The old man kept talking, leaving Naoki Hanyu and Masaharu Akimoto quite exasperated. In the end, it was Masaharu Akimoto who finally interrupted and asked a question.

"Naoki, tell me about yourself."

"Grandpa and Uncle are like this, you know Tanaka Juzo, right? Me and him."

A few minutes later, Akimoto Masaharu couldn't hold back any longer. When did his future son-in-law become a chess player? He actually had the qualifications to play a big game of chess.

Furthermore, Tianyu Qilin Company is already quite remarkable, but it turns out they are also one of the leaders of the United Agricultural Cooperative, a behemoth that suppresses agricultural cooperatives in the Kanto region.

Yokohama is in the Kanto region, so the Akimoto father and son were certainly paying attention to the United Farmers' Cooperative's crushing defeat of the Farmers' Association, especially after the Farmers' Association president and his cronies died, the Farmers' Association's defenses were in complete disarray.

Today, in the 70 hectares of farmland in the Kanto region, there are 26 members of agricultural cooperatives, more than the 25 members of agricultural associations.

Shingen Akimoto stroked his chin and nodded.

"Changing political parties is no big deal. I'll announce it tomorrow morning. Anyway, I've had my share of trouble with this damn party."

When Naoki Hanyu said this, he was stunned. It was too direct.

"Grandpa, won't you reconsider?"

“What are you considering? You helped me get my seat as a member of parliament. Your uncle can’t help you at all, but as your grandfather, I definitely have to help.”

Masaharu Akimoto offers a weak rebuttal.

“Father, I am now the deputy director and superintendent.”

"What's the use? If it weren't for my connection as a member of parliament, would the Public Safety Commission have decided to make you deputy director and promote you?"

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Seeing that Masaharu Akimoto was speechless, Naoki Hanyu could only offer words of comfort.

"My uncle is a capable man."

Shingen Akimoto snorted.

Naoki Hanyu is a bit pitiful for Masaharu Akimoto. He is completely controlled by his father and wife in life, and he would never become that kind of person.

Ok?
Father, it seems he doesn't have one.

Not to mention his father, he has no other relatives left. He is just a dead survivor, so it's alright.
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At the dinner table, Akimoto Mako prepared a sumptuous dinner and kept putting food into someone's bowl.

Naoki Hanyu noticed the strange look in the eyes of the Akimoto father and daughter and immediately sensed something was wrong, but unfortunately, someone had already spoken.

"Naoki, when are you and Seiko getting married? Seiko is almost 31 years old. In a few more years, she won't be able to have children."

"Pfft" X3
Naoki Hanyu, Seiko Akimoto, and Shingen Akimoto all burst out laughing instantly, and even Masaharu Akimoto blushed. What kind of outrageous words were these?

Seiko Akimoto, enraged and embarrassed, slammed her hand on the table and shouted at them.

"Mother, what nonsense are you talking about? Women stop menstruating at least in their 40s, and with my physique, I can go past 50."

Akimoto Mako also slammed her hand on the table, wondering if her daughter dared to rebel.

"Do you think you're young in your thirties or forties? When I was your age, you were already old enough to run errands. I thought the same thing when I wanted to have a second child. Now, in the blink of an eye, I'm 50 and can't have any more children."

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The two women were arguing, so Naoki Hanyu and Masaharu Akimoto could only lower their heads and eat. Otherwise, one would be considered a junior in terms of seniority, and the other a henpecked husband.

(End of this chapter)