Conan: Start from Lucky Three

Chapter 115 I have a plan

Originally, Shiratori was only concerned with the impact and complexity of the incident and had no energy to think so deeply.

But after Tachibana Shizuka's reminder, Shiratori felt as if a big black pot was swaying in the air and was about to fall on his head.

When Inspector Megure was recuperating in the hospital, Shiratori was the primary person responsible for the 3 series. If the higher-ups wanted to shift the blame, they certainly couldn't put it on Inspector Megure, who was recuperating in the hospital.

According to the order of positions, the only one who can take the blame is Shiratori Jinzaburo.

Although the Shiratori family is considered a big family in the legal field, they do not have such strong connections in the Metropolitan Police Department.

The reason why Shiratori joined the Metropolitan Police Department was partly because he liked being a police officer, or partly because it was a childhood "promise."

But on the other hand, he also has the idea of ​​expanding his family's influence in the police force.

Although Shiratori comes from the professional group, it does not mean that the professional group cannot take the blame. Even if Shiratori can "make a comeback" after the incident has passed, the stain on his resume cannot be erased.

It's okay when you're in a low position, but when you're in a high position and competing for a position with people from other professional groups, their resume is mediocre but has no blemishes, while your resume is brilliant but has a big blemish.

Is there any doubt as to who the upper-level bureaucrats who prioritize stability will choose as the “progressive” one?
Under the general background of "no faults means merit", a major stain can really make Shiratori waste a lot of time at a certain stage.

Some things are slow to a crawl. Bureaucrats from professional backgrounds are rare, but they do appear every year. But those high-level daigous, especially those with fertile soil, are not something you can encounter every year.

Shiratori's long silence made Tachibana Shizuka realize that he must have understood his hint, so he called out softly, "Officer Shiratori?"

"Ah, Tachibana-san, I'm sorry I was distracted. It's just that, sigh..." Shiratori is the heir to a large family, and her ability to adjust is top-notch. But even in her few words, one could still sense a deep sense of sadness.

What's the best thing for Shiratori to do at this time? Of course, find someone to take the blame and shift the blame onto someone else.

The problem lies here. Among the 3rd Department of Investigation Section , the only one who is qualified to take the blame for Shiratori is Sato Miwako. Can he shift the blame to Sato Miwako?
Officer Shiratori, who has always believed in love, has not yet fully evolved into a political creature, so he can't do it. But he doesn't want to take the blame out of thin air.

That's right. It can be seen from the definition of the incident given by the Investigation Department - serial attacks, not serial murders.

Who could have imagined that a murderer would suddenly commit terrorist acts? He went straight from the growth stage to the perfect form. Others can defeat monsters by leaping their levels, so is it okay for him to evolve by leaping levels?
"I do have an idea. I wonder if Officer Shiratori would like to listen to it?" Tachibana Shizuka's eyes turned into that of a rice flower idea king, and he immediately prepared a new idea.

"Oh? Please give me some advice, Tachibana-san!" Shiratori had no intention of underestimating Tachibana Seiji, and immediately asked on the phone.

"It's hard to talk about this over the phone, unless Officer Shiratori is busy."

"No problem. After I explain the work, how about we meet at noon? I happen to know a good restaurant near Teitan High School."

"Okay, see you at noon then."
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During lunch break, Tachibana Shizuka saw Shiratori's car parked at the gate as soon as he walked out of the school gate. After saying hello, he got into the passenger seat of Shiratori's car.

Shiratori took Tachibana Shizuka to a sukiyaki restaurant near Teitan High School. This old restaurant had no tables, only private rooms.

The waiter in the restaurant led the two into the private room without asking for orders. He just expressed his welcome and left the room.

Soon after, the waiter returned to the room with a large tray containing a cast iron pot, sukiyaki sauce, beef, scallions, konjac noodles, tofu, and garland chrysanthemum.
Finally, the waiter served two portions of rice to Tachibana Shizuka and Shiratori before leaving. Shiratori took off her coat, wiped her hands, and skillfully began to grease the pan with butter. She then said to Tachibana Shizuka:
"Normally this place opens in the afternoon, but because my uncle happened to know the owner of this shop, he opened the shop specially at noon to treat us.

The waiter has gone back to the front office. If you need anything, you can ring the bell to contact them. No one will eavesdrop on our conversation."

It can be said that it is very cautious.

Tachibana Shizuka took a piece of beef from the pot. The meat was of excellent quality, tender and smooth after being dipped in egg. With a mouthful of rice, Tachibana Shizuka breathed a sigh of satisfaction.

"This tastes really good. By the way, Officer Shiratori, I heard from Officer Sato that the two kidnappers in the Takei family kidnapping case have been taken over by another department within this agency?"

Shiratori was not in a hurry. While busying herself with the meat in the pot, she said to Tachibana Shizuka, "Yes, the man and woman kidnappers were involved in a transnational criminal organization, so they were taken over by the Public Security Department of this office."

"Is that so?" Tachibana Shizuka picked up a piece of shredded fish soaked in soup with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound:

"Come to think of it, the purview of the Investigation Division 1 doesn't include investigating terrorists, right?"

"Of course, that's the job of the Ministry of Public Security, you mean?"

Tachibana Shizuka swallowed what he had in his mouth and looked at Shiratori: "The crimes committed by this criminal are obviously beyond the scope of ordinary murderers.

Such a ruthless killer is rare in Beika Town. If he could crash a plane in a busy city this time, wouldn't he bomb some landmark building next time?

This man is obviously crazy, and you don't know what he's going to do next. So why not hand him over to the Japanese public security?"

"Our Investigation Division can investigate ordinary criminals, but we're not up to the task of investigating such an obviously unusual criminal."

What Tachibana Shizuka said was very meaningful. Handing over the case would be good for both Shiratori and the Japanese police.

Of course, the benefits to the white bird are the greatest.

Once the case is transferred, if someone from higher up comes to hold them accountable, they'll have a ready-made excuse: What does the KB element involved in the KB operation have to do with our Investigation Section? The case has already been transferred, so this isn't something an ordinary detective can solve.

As for the Japanese Public Security Bureau, they also have an opinion. We didn’t know anything when the terrorists carried out the terrorist attacks. What does it have to do with our Ministry of Public Security?
It’s just a pity for the Metropolitan Police Department’s publicity department, as they need to bow to the public more often at press conferences.

Of course, isn’t that what the Metropolitan Police Department’s publicity department does?

I have already done this to you privately, how can you still not forgive me?
When Shiratori heard this, he immediately felt that what Tachibana Shizuka said made sense! And this matter was easy for his Shiratori family to handle.

The Shiratori family, who have relatively shallow connections in the police force, cannot ask their superiors to take the blame, but they can still ask their superiors to help them pass on the blame.

"If Officer Shiratori thinks this is okay, I have a small favor I'd like you to help me with."

(End of this chapter)