Tokyo Detective

Chapter 575 Standoff Between Police Officers

Yes, ever since the research lab was exposed, Uemura Oboro, relying on Masakawa Tomoko's status as Princess Hoshimura, has hidden away in the Hoshimura residence and disappeared without a trace, leaving the police department with no way to investigate.

After all, there hadn't been any cases of police going in to arrest people since the war. The police headquarters had thousands of officers; if they wouldn't let you in, what could anyone do?

The Hoshii Police Headquarters is subordinate to the Japanese National Police Agency and is one of the agency's three major affiliated agencies (the other two being the Police University and the Scientific Police Research Institute). Its law enforcement jurisdiction covers only Hoshii and Akasaka Estates. Every member is a national civil servant and an elite member of the police system.

It is divided into four major departments, with two sections, the Security Department, each with about 300 people, which are the main force for the security of the Imperial Palace.

Although the Security Department is not equipped with armored artillery units such as armored vehicles, it is equipped with a lot of portable anti-aircraft missiles and anti-armor weapons, and even anti-aircraft guns, making its firepower more powerful than that of the police department's special forces.

Speaking of weapon upgrades, we still have to thank Naoki Hanyu for his continuous meddling over the past few years, which allowed Hoshino to legally upgrade the firepower by several levels.

In addition to the Security Department, the Hoshino Police Headquarters has three other departments: the Defense Department, with 300 personnel, which is specifically responsible for protecting the members of the Hoshino Police Department when they travel.

The General Affairs Department and the Police Department each have more than 100 people and are responsible for administrative functions such as personnel, budget, and equipment management.

The head of the police headquarters, who commands 1100 officers, holds the rank of Superintendent General, while the four heads are Superintendents General. Although they manage a small number of officers, they are definitely the core high-ranking officers in the Japanese police system.

The most important appointments to high-ranking officials at headquarters require the emperor's approval.

According to the Locust Office, if I cannot trust them, how can I feel at ease accepting their protection? This reasoning is irrefutable to the National Police Agency and even the Congress.

So after decades, the top brass of the Japanese police force are already part of the Japanese government, not to mention their subordinates. To maintain this easy, high-paying, and promising job, ordinary Japanese police officers must obey orders without question.

Naoki Hanyu recalled the news of the Hokkaido Police Headquarters. Even if Tokyo were under martial law, the National Police Agency would not be able to order them to leave Hokkaido.

"They are indeed difficult to deal with, but what about now?"

Naoki Hanyu picked up the documents he had just received and couldn't help but smile. Inside were several notices of police officers being suspended from duty pending investigation.

"Let me see what kind of people the 'locust police' are, and whether they even have the right to continue existing."

The sound of high heels and leather shoes rang out in an orderly fashion, and a group of people in black attracted the attention of passing vehicles and pedestrians.

The woman in the lead was none other than Fujiwara Mai, dressed in a suit, pencil skirt, black stockings, and high heels, which accentuated her perfect figure and exuded a unique charm.

Her long purple hair was tied into a single ponytail and swayed with her steps, her sharp eyes observing the people and things around her.

At this moment, Fujiwara Mai's entire demeanor was very different from when she acted coquettishly in the office. Her aloofness and the murderous aura of killing dozens of people in various ways gathered between her brows. All these factors combined made her the most eye-catching presence in the police force.

Following behind Fujiwara Mai were her subordinates, each dressed in a suit and tie, carrying only a pistol.

Since being promoted to Superintendent and serving in the First Division of the Investigation Department, she has won over her subordinates with her ruthless style of handling cases. Within the National Police Agency, her reputation has gradually shed the influence of "Master," transforming from Naoki Hanyu's apprentice into the Purple Rose of the National Police Agency, symbolizing beauty and sharpness, after all, her track record is verifiable.

Don't assume that Fujiwara Mai only deployed this small number of people for this mission. There are also Special Operations Teams 1 and 2 providing assistance behind the scenes, but they will not appear unless absolutely necessary.

As the group walked from Sakurada Gate into the Locust Residence Outer Enclosure, they immediately attracted the attention of many strollers and tourists.

Mai Fujiwara, who is leading the group, is quite well-known among ordinary people, largely due to her status as a disciple of Naoki Hanyu. She is not much less famous than Natsumi Senbon, who is already renowned in Japan.

"Hey, isn't that big-breasted woman Mai Fujiwara? She looks even prettier in person than in the news."

"Indeed, I remember someone jokingly calling him 'Milk Dragon' online. It's hard to believe someone with that figure would be a policeman."

"I'm more curious about where they're going. They look so aggressive. Are they going to go and live there like locusts?"

"Looks like there's some juicy gossip to be had."

Just as the onlookers predicted, when Fujiwara Mai and her group appeared, the Hoshii police had already spotted them. More than twenty officers from the Sakashita Police Station at the main gate notified their colleagues while jogging to intercept the Special Operations Bureau personnel.

"Inspector Fujiwara, please stop. What are you doing?"

Mai Fujiwara produced the Special Investigation Bureau's arrest warrant, which was issued without prior authorization. Although it wasn't approved by the court, it could be issued later, as long as there were no mistakes.

"We need to enter the locust-infested area. Please assist us with the investigation."

The head of the Sakashita Police Station came out, looking rather grim. He was a Superintendent named Takeshi Okabe.

"There is no such person as Kamimura Oboro in the Locust Village. Please go back."

Mai Fujiwara put away the arrest warrant.

"Chief Gang, are you trying to obstruct the work of our Special Operations Bureau?"

Others might be afraid of the Special Operations Bureau, but Takeshi Okabe is not intimidated at all, especially now that he has a clear conflict with the Yuzuru faction.

"Inspector Fujiwara, you are the one obstructing our work. Is this a place where just anyone can enter and enforce the law? Let's not even talk about whether Uemura Oboro is here or not. Even if he were here, as the husband of Princess Tomoko, the daughter of the Ama-no-Kage, he is a member of the Ama-no-Kage. Even an arrest warrant from the local court is useless. The Ama-no-Kage has judicial immunity."

"I've never heard of anyone in the Locust Bureau having immunity except for the Sky Locust. Since you don't recognize the Special Operations Bureau, what about the National Police Agency?"

Despite Fujiwara Mai's offer of assistance, which explicitly ordered the police to cooperate with the Special Operations Bureau, Okabe Takeshi calmly refused.

"I'm sorry, we did not receive any notification from the National Police Agency, and even the National Police Agency has no authority to enforce the law in Huangju."

Mai Fujiwara has a straight figure, which makes her full figure look even more spectacular.

"So you're determined to stop me?"

"It's not about obstructing, but about hoping that Inspector Fujiwara won't think that just because he has his master's support, he can disregard the rules and do whatever he wants."

The two leaders locked eyes, their gazes filled with undisguised hostility, creating a tense atmosphere. Special Operations officers began to push forward, attempting to force their way through the opposing lines.

Twenty men were no match for the Special Operations Bureau, but just as Fujiwara Mai and her team were forcing the enemy to retreat, reinforcements from the Hoshii Police arrived.

With over a hundred police officers, each armed, the Special Operations Department was now at a disadvantage.

"What are you doing? Back off."

"It's you who should back down. Special Enforcement Bureau is enforcing the law; let's see who dares to stop us."

"I stopped them."

Amid the commotion, a special edition Crown car pulled up, and a 60-year-old man stepped out. The car belonged to Kazama Nozomi, the Superintendent General of Police.

The elderly man in uniform immediately took the initiative and shouted at the police officers as soon as he got off the bus.

"What are you all doing gathered together?"

Before Okabe Takeshi could even speak, Kazama Nozomi launched into a tirade of abuse.

“We’re all colleagues, what are you doing carrying weapons and blocking the door? Get out and go back to your posts.”

"Yes."

Okabe Takeshi lowered his head, appearing submissive as he left.

Kazama Nozomi turned to look at Fujiwara Mai and said in a serious tone.

"Inspector Fujiwara, you haven't been a police officer long enough to know this, but the Horigui police station represents the face of the nation, so we can't just barge in. Here's what we'll do: the Horigui police headquarters will help you search for him. If Uemura Oboro is really there, we'll persuade him to cooperate with your investigation."

Such nonsense was clearly a perfunctory excuse; Kazama Nozomi was certain that the Special Operations Bureau wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

Fujiwara Mai coldly glanced at the other person, thinking that someone who was almost 60 years old was still acting like an old man.

However, when she arrived, Naoki Hanyu had already told her how to deal with the high-ranking officials of the Hoshino headquarters.

"Minister Kazama, if I were you, I wouldn't waste my time here."

“I’m not wasting time, this is my job.”

Fujiwara Mai changed her expression and revealed a charming smile.

"Don't you know that you've been suspended from duty and are under investigation by the police department for misconduct? In principle, you have no law enforcement power now and have no right to point fingers."

Suspension pending investigation?

Kazama Nozomi frowned.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"I'm not making this up. I heard about it when I came here. The General Affairs Bureau should be able to contact you soon."

Seeing the other party's confident demeanor, Kazama Nozomi was about to call the Hokkaido headquarters to inquire when his phone rang.

The call was from the General Affairs Bureau, informing him of his suspension pending investigation and asking him to go directly to the Police Department to assist with the internal investigation.

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Fujiwara Mai spoke again.

"Not only that, but all three of your police chiefs have been suspended from their duties pending investigation."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, not only was Kazama Nozomi stunned, but all the police officers present were shocked. Three of the four high-ranking officers were suspended from their duties.
Kazama Nozomi felt terrible. He couldn't believe that Hanyu Naoki would go to such lengths to interfere with Hoshii. Wasn't he afraid of the backlash from other factors that might kill him?
Kazama looked at some members of the police group led by Huangju, who wisely spoke up to appease their leader.

"Calm down. It's just assisting with the investigation, nothing serious. The appointment of the Locust is still up to the Heavenly Locust. We just need to do our duty."

"Yes."

With shouts from several officers, the police officer in the locust-like area managed to regain his composure, while Fujiwara Mai watched the scene unfold quietly.

Although their seniors had said that this was just a test and that it wouldn't matter if it didn't yield results, the relationships within the police force were more "united" than they had imagined.

It seems that the police officers in the locust-infested area are either people planted by the locust administration or people they have already won over.

Although she could barely manage to get by, Fujiwara Mai was not about to leave so easily.

"Chief Kazama, now that you've been suspended, please go to the other side and don't interfere with our investigation."

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Ignoring Kazama Nozomi's anger, Fujiwara Mai walked right past the old man who was gritting his teeth.

But the other police officers blocked them again, and this time they put their hands on the butts of their guns, as if to say, "Try to go any further, and I'll make sure you regret it."

It seems that the fact that their superiors were all taken down has made them a bit nervous and extreme.

(End of this chapter)