Tokyo Detective

Chapter 551 The Metropolitan Police Department is not a place for outsiders to interfere.
Hearing the sound of crying, Naoki Yuzuru frowned as he looked at the tearful girl in front of him. She had been able to remain expressionless in the hospital that day, but now she was crying.

This person is shrewd and knows how to act.

This is Naoki Hanyu's assessment of Saeko Shida. Perhaps she did have something to ask of him, but to appear with a group of reporters instead of seeking him out privately is already a very outrageous move.

"Miss, your kneeling at my doorstep has caused a crowd to gather and is obstructing traffic."

Saeko Shida cried even harder, her delicate face contorted with embarrassment.

“I know this is very difficult for Officer Yuzuru, but I really have no other choice. The police suddenly arrested my mother the day before yesterday, claiming that she harmed Ayano Ito, but my mother did not do it at all, and I can testify to that.”

"Regardless of whether your statement can be used as evidence, you can apply for legal aid from the government. The innocent will clear themselves. After all, with so many reporters watching, I believe the investigators won't dare to act recklessly. Alright, I should go to work now. You can all leave."

Naoki Hanyu turned away abruptly from the camera, startling Saeko Shida so much that she forgot to cry.

Should we really let them leave?
Although the person said yesterday that he would make all the arrangements and that as long as we followed the instructions, we could get my mother out, can we really trust a cowardly guy who is hiding his true identity?
We must not blindly follow orders.

Saeko Shida made a firm decision: she would not follow those people's plans. The most important thing was her only family member, not to become a pawn of the conspirators.

"Don't go, I'll tell you, actually I'm the one who hurt Ayano Ito."

Upon hearing this, the reporters immediately stirred, and Naoki Hanyu turned around again.

"Why should I believe you? Case handling isn't based on your word alone."

“I can recount what happened that day. At the time, all I wanted was to teach the people who drove my brother to his death and killed my father a lesson. After that, I left, still carrying the murder weapon and all the evidence.”

Naoki Hanyu nodded.

"Since you've turned yourself in, you can come back to the Metropolitan Police Department with me."

Faced with Naoki Hanyu's invitation, Saeko Shida followed with a determined look, leaving the reporters completely bewildered.

"That's it?"

"I can't make it to the front page."

"Involving Naoki Hanyu is barely newsworthy; as long as it's acceptable, it's fine."

Some reporters, with shifty eyes, did not leave directly like their colleagues, but instead drove to the Metropolitan Police Department.

In the interrogation room of the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Division, a young policewoman walked in with tea. She was Momoe Momoki, one of Akimoto Seiko's best friends, and a police assistant inspector.

She has a sweet face and an elegant temperament, giving off a friendly vibe like the older sister next door. Her ample bosom is the envy of all others, only one size smaller than Mai Fujiwara. She used to work at a local police station, and was later transferred here when Naoki Hanyu was the head of the department. Now she works in the First Division.

There's no way around it; we know each other, and she's even Akimoto Seiko's best friend. She once got drunk and stayed at Yuzuru's house for a night, so of course I have to take care of her if I can.

"Chief, here's your tea. They've found the hidden murder weapon and evidence."

"Thank you for your help, Momoe."

"No trouble at all, Director. I'm very happy that you could come back and sit down."

"Momoe, your words are still so sweet."

Momoe Momoki blushed slightly.

"Director, you've never even tried it and you're already talking nonsense. I'm going to get back to work."

"To be honest, call the head of the 6th Division of the First Investigation Division over here."

"Yes."

Saeko Shida watched quietly. She thought that if the man in front of her wanted to pursue the policewoman from earlier, he might be able to succeed even if he had a girlfriend.

Naoki Hanyu had no idea what the girl in front of him was thinking, and he gave her instructions again.

"Anything else to add?"

"Nothing."

"Okay, get ready to go to the detention center."

Saeko Shida nodded and got up, obediently leaving with another police officer, leaving Naoki Hanyu deep in thought.

"A masked man hiding his face, it seems there really is someone who has ill intentions towards me."

Soon there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

"Nakamura Takeshi, head of the 6th Division of the First Investigation Division, reports to the boss."

Naoki Hanyu waved his hand. The policeman in front of him had been the head of Section 6 when Hanyu was the section chief. Although he was not a confidant, he was quite obedient when Hanyu was in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department.

"I am no longer the minister, so it is inappropriate for you to call me 'boss' anymore. Please sit down."

"The boss will always be the boss, and I will obey the boss's orders at any time."

As the man in front of him had once been his subordinate, he knew very well the man's power within the Metropolitan Police Department; even outside the department, he could still wield absolute authority.

As soon as Nakamura Takeshi sat down, he suddenly felt as if something had swept over his body, causing a moment of discomfort, but he quickly recovered.

The two locked eyes, and Naoki Hanyu threw the statement file in front of him.

"Please explain what happened."

Takeshi Nakamura picked up the file and his expression changed slightly. It was this case. Although he hadn't made the arrest himself, someone had put in a good word for him, and he was planning to turn a blind eye. He never expected that the most terrifying person in the police system would intervene.

"Boss, I don't know either. I'll go back and ask my subordinates how they do things."

"Snapped"

A table-slamming sound rang out, followed by Naoki Hanyu's indifferent voice.

"Gangshi, don't try to fob me off with this football talk. I know the procedures for handling cases very well, and I know that you know them too, so give me an explanation right now."

"The police officers handling the case said the evidence was conclusive, I, I..."

Nakamura Tsuyoshi began to stammer, and Hanyu Naoki had already picked up a stack of case files and thrown them at him.

"This is solid evidence. Do you think I'm a fool? If you don't give me an explanation today, you can prepare to leave your position as department head."

The documents scattered all over the floor left Takeshi Nakamura bewildered and terrified.

"Boss, I really don't know. Someone told me not to get involved."

"Heh, that powerful person put in a good word for you, and you actually managed to frame a woman who just lost her husband and son. I'm at the Metropolitan Police Department today, watching over things. You decide who to hold accountable and who to blame. If you can't handle this, you'll have to hand in your resignation tomorrow."

Takeshi Nakamura nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, I'll take care of it right now."

The door opened, and Nakamura Takeshi left the room, drenched in sweat. Hanyu Naoki sighed. After all, Nakamura was a former subordinate who had followed him for a year. He had considered taking Nakamura Takeshi with him when he went to the Special Operations Bureau, but he didn't want to kill him.

"I have done my best."

Outside in the corridor, Takeshi Nakamura wiped away his cold sweat and turned on his phone as he walked.

"What happened? My phone, which I just bought last year, is already broken?"

Nakamura Takeshi's phone started ringing intermittently, and it would become barely usable after a while. The conversation with the head of the Criminal Policy Division of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice was on the phone.

Should we hand it in?

The Ministry of Justice and the police have a lot of cooperation. A section chief is definitely a big shot in the eyes of the police. If you drag him into it, it will be very troublesome.

As for why a section chief stepped forward, it's because the director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice is Ito Ayano's father, Ito Hirobumi.

As soon as Nakamura Tsuyoshi returned to the 6th Division office, he hurriedly called several police officers to his office and then launched into a tirade of questions.

“Look at how you guys handle cases. This case is flawless in one place, but here, here, and here again. It’s full of loopholes. Is this how you handle cases?”

The faces of the police officers who had coldly arrested Shida Kumiko that day all changed drastically, especially the team leader, who didn't understand why his superior was questioning him. Hadn't they said that everything had been taken care of?

Finally, Takeshi Nakamura summoned his other subordinates. "Kobayashi, Kato and the others are suspected of abusing their power and fabricating evidence. They are temporarily suspended from their duties."

The police officers who came in were stunned; how could their colleague suspend them from duty so easily?

"Department head, are they really all suspended?"

"A notice of suspension has been issued from above."

"Yes."

Takeshi Nakamura offered a final reminder.

"The higher-ups dislike your style and hate anyone who dares to interfere with judicial fairness. The Metropolitan Police Department is the Metropolitan Police Department, not a place that outsiders can interfere with. If you want to get through this safely, you have to tell them everything that needs to be told."

After everyone left, Takeshi Nakamura slumped into his chair.

"It's better to die than to die. Someone has to appease the boss's anger. I guess other departments will have to take action soon."

Just as Nakamura Tsuyoshi had guessed, no sooner had he left than Hanyu Naoki summoned the head of the Second Investigation Division.

The second division's responsibilities focus on non-violent, highly concealed economic crimes and misconduct by public officials, which is perfect for handling cases.

The Second Investigation Division swiftly and efficiently arrested the individuals on the list, including two low- to mid-level officials from the Ministry of Justice.

Reporters who had been waiting outside soon spotted Shida and her daughter emerging, accompanied by two police officers.

Reporters swarmed around them like hyenas.

"Ms. Shida, Ms. Shida, has the police admitted to making a mistake?"

"Ms. Shida, the police have wronged you. Have you considered hiring a lawyer to sue the Metropolitan Police Department?"

"Ms. Shida."

As an ordinary person who hadn't even finished high school, Shida Kumiko felt at a loss. It was her daughter who spoke up to explain, after all, this was a ruthless person who dared to plan murder.

“The Metropolitan Police Department believes that I hurt Ayano Ito. I am now at home waiting for the family court hearing. As punishment for my youthful ignorance, I will probably spend two years in a children’s independence support facility.”

Cameras and video recorders worked hard for a while, finally getting the headline.

Not only that, they soon saw the Metropolitan Police Department arrest and summon several people, one of whom was the person involved, Ayano Ito.
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Inside the interrogation room, Ayano Ito, who was usually calm and smug, became very nervous when questioned by the two police officers.

“Ms. Ito, according to our investigation, the perpetrator is actually Saeko Shida. Given her size, why do you think it was Kumiko Shida who did it? They are 1.65 meters and 1.49 meters tall, which is quite a big difference.”

"I... I was just admitting my mistake."

"So, do you still believe that it was Kumiko Shida who did it?"

Ayano Ito shook her head repeatedly.

"Upon closer reflection, the perpetrator was indeed quite petite."

Soon, Ayano Ito left the Metropolitan Police Department in a daze. Although the police did not give her any reason to cause trouble, there were still a few people inside the Metropolitan Police Department.

If the police do find any clues later, I could be charged with false accusation, defamation, or obstruction of justice.

"No, we need to talk to our parents about it."

Ayano Ito tried to invite her friends from her circle to hang out during her commute, but everyone refused this time.

"Sorry, I've been busy these past few days and haven't had time to play. I'll play again later."

"Me too."

"I'm flying to Europe this afternoon."

Ayano Ito is a law student, so she could easily guess that either her friends and parents warned her, or they sensed she was in trouble and dared not approach her.

"A bunch of bastards."
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As public opinion ferments, online debates have resumed.

Some people believe that Ayano Ito, knowing full well that it wasn't Kumiko Shida who did it, still framed her, making her a complete framing maniac.

Some people think it's normal to admit mistakes, given the low visibility at night.

The argument eventually led back to the case of Daichi Shida jumping off a building. Since Ayano Ito could frame her mother for wanting to kill everyone, it would be normal for her to frame a poor student as well.

As the argument continued, other voices emerged, involving Naoki Hanyu.

"As expected of the Dragon of Japan, he can overturn cases that the police have already concluded. He's really amazing."

"Yes, even though he was transferred to the National Police Agency, he still has such a strong influence in the Metropolitan Police Department. I think he can control the Metropolitan Police Department as well."

"Isn't that an exaggeration? He's already a high-ranking special operations chief in the National Police Agency, and now he has the ability to control the Metropolitan Police Department. Doesn't that mean he has absolute power over the entire police system?"

"Wow, according to the law, isn't that committing two crimes, 'abuse of power' and 'obstruction of official duties,' which carries a sentence of at least 15 years?"

"Who can do anything to our national heroes?"

"What a hero, haha."

Naoki Hanyu, of course, noticed the change in the wind direction. He instructed the Miss System to trace the source ID address to see what was behind the sarcastic remarks directed at him.

At this moment, someone finally came to him, and it seemed he couldn't sit still any longer.

However, this person made him a little unhappy: Prime Minister Oda Riko.

"I never imagined that the mere director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice could get the Prime Minister to intervene."

Naoki Hanyu said this with ease, as if he didn't take the high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Justice, who were his peers, seriously.
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At the Prime Minister's official residence, Naoki Hanyu once again stepped into this familiar house. Besides Riko Oda, there was a middle-aged man inside, who was the Director of the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, one of the top bureaucrats in the Ministry of Justice, with extensive connections.

"That's true."

Naoki Hanyu was greeted by Hirobumi Ito as soon as he appeared.

"It is a great honor to meet you, Director Yuzuru."

Oda Riko spoke first.

"Director Yuzuru, Bowen is a big fan of yours."

"Yes, I admire Director Yuzuru very much. I even told my daughter that if she works in the judicial system in the future, she should cooperate with Director Yuzuru's people without reservation."

Naoki Hanyu also flashed a sunny smile. Anyone can act; did they think this would make him waver?

"We will continue to cooperate fully with the Ministry of Justice in the future."

"Haha, with Director Hanyu's words, I believe the young men in the Ministry of Justice will be very motivated in their work."

The two seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation, with Oda Riko occasionally chiming in, until Ito Hirobumi uttered those words.

"Director Yuzuru, although it's a bit much to ask, I'd like to make a request of you."

"If you feel it's unreasonable to ask someone to do something against their will, then don't speak up."

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The two men, both skilled actors, locked eyes, and Ito Hirobumi's face displayed a mixture of hesitation, embarrassment, and shame.

"Regarding the matter of framing Shida Kumiko, they did not do it on purpose. They were just injured for no reason and were blinded by anger. I wonder if Director Yuzuru could be lenient. They will never dare to do it again and will not bother the Shida family."

Naoki Hanyu rejected the longing look in her eyes without hesitation.

"No, you said it was a frame-up. We police officers are all about evidence when we investigate cases. We can't bend the law for personal gain. Besides, Mr. Ito and I only met for the first time today. Why do you think I would trample the law underfoot for you?"

Oda Riko couldn't help but interject.

"Director Yuzuru, this is hardly a case of favoritism or bending the law. It's just that the child was a little naive and went a little too far. Couldn't you be a little lenient? Ito will be grateful to you."

“I disagree with what you said, Prime Minister. The Metropolitan Police Department is the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the enforcer of the law. It is not your Metropolitan Police Department, not Mr. Ito’s Metropolitan Police Department, and of course, it is not mine.”

(End of this chapter)