Detective Conan: Becoming a Zaibatsu - Starting with Joining the Winery

Inside the office of the Minister of Criminal Investigation.

Odagiri Toshiro stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the Tokyo night view outside, but his brows couldn't help but furrow slightly.

His office wasn't very large; besides his desk and the bookshelf behind it, there was a sofa and coffee table for entertaining guests.

Bang, bang, bang!

As a knock came from the door, Toshiro Odagiri turned and walked to the sofa, saying "Come in."

creak.

As the room door opened, Matsumoto Kiyonaga walked in.

"Minister Odagiri!"

"Yes, sit down!"

After Odagiri Toshiro sat down, he immediately brewed two cups of tea and handed one of them over.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga, who had just sat down with half his buttocks on, quickly got up and respectfully accepted the gift with both hands before sitting down again with half his buttocks on the sofa.

"Matsumoto..."

"You're here because of the case that just happened, right?"

Although it was a question, his tone was quite certain.

And, in response to this.

After taking a sip of tea, Matsumoto Kiyonaga quickly put down his teacup and solemnly said, "Yes, Captain Odagiri."

"I am very worried at this moment, after all, tomorrow is my daughter's wedding to Takasugi Toshihiko."

"I've tried my best to persuade my silly daughter, but Sayuri is determined to marry Toshihiko Takasugi. As her father, I feel helpless, but I can only try my best to make tomorrow's wedding pass smoothly."

"So, Minister..."

"I...I hope, I hope to mobilize the SIT (Special Investigation Unit) of the Investigation Division to participate in the security arrangements for tomorrow's wedding."

"After all, the murderer who attacked the Matsumoto family heir always used a sniper rifle, so it's hard to guarantee that a routine search of the classroom won't lead to any accidents."

"Given the occurrence of such incidents, the Metropolitan Police Department has grounds to raise security concerns!"

"I……"

At this moment, Matsumoto Kiyonaga found it difficult to speak.

Obviously.

He knew his behavior was a bit inappropriate, but for his daughter's wedding, Matsumoto Kiyonaga was clearly willing to go all out.

And, in response to this.

Before he could even finish speaking, Toshiro Odagiri interrupted him: "This is against the rules; you're abusing public resources for private gain."

"Minister Odagiri, I'm sorry!" Kiyoshi Matsumoto apologized immediately.

His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his whole body began to tremble slightly.

Public tools for private use!

How could he not know?

only……

Considering his daughter, and knowing that this path was blocked, his heart sank.

But, the next moment.

Seeing Matsumoto Kiyonaga's expression, Odagiri Toshiro knew that his reprimand had been effective, so he immediately patted Matsumoto Kiyonaga on the shoulder.

After getting up, he went to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the neon night view of Tokyo outside. He put his hands in his pockets, pondered for a moment, and then his clear and powerful voice slowly came out.

"SIT is far from enough!"

"What you're doing makes it seem like you're abusing public resources, and SIT isn't capable of handling these kinds of cases either."

"But don't worry."

"Tomorrow morning, I will call the Minister of Security and, under the pretext of a special joint operation, have the Special Assault Force (SAT) take over the security and defense work for the wedding."

"This is because of the special nature of the case, and in order to maintain social stability, and because weddings are special public places, that I chose to conduct joint investigations."

Do you understand what I'm saying?

As Odagiri Toshiro spoke, Matsumoto Kiyonaga couldn't help but gasp.

Followed by.

He immediately stood up from the sofa and bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle: "Minister Odagiri, thank you so much!"

"Yes, sit down." Toshiro Odagiri nodded.

His expression didn't change at all; after all, this was routine for him.

Then.

His gaze sharpened: "Matsumoto, let me remind you of something."

"I did a quick look into the Metropolitan Police Department's recent investigation into you and this group of mysterious individuals."

"There were two groups of people, one from the Takasugi family and the other from the police department!"

"You don't need to worry about the Takasugi family."

"I have solemnly warned Takasugi Yuji in my capacity as the head of the Odagiri clan. He will manage his clan well and assure me that similar incidents will not occur again."

"The situation with the police department is more difficult to handle!"

"After all, they followed the normal procedures, and even I can't easily show my face."

"Well, Matsumoto!"

"You don't have any scandals or have done anything wrong before, right?"

This moment.

As Odagiri Toshiro spoke, Matsumoto Kiyonaga trembled involuntarily.

Fear, dread, gratitude...

Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, he immediately gave his assurance.

"Minister Odagiri, please rest assured."

"I, Matsumoto Kiyonaga, have lived an honest and upright life and have never done anything wrong by abusing my position."

"I'm not afraid of an investigation by the police!"

"The Takasugi family..."

"Thank you so much, Minister!"

At this moment, Matsumoto Kiyonaga's eyes held only the word "loyalty".

Yes!

He was indeed not afraid of the police department's investigation, after all, he had never really done anything wrong in his life.

But he was deeply wary of the Takasugi Group!

After all, when private forces intervene, they don't care about right or wrong, they only care about their stance!

The Takasugi family is, after all, a second-rate conglomerate, far beyond what an ordinary person like him could contend with.

But thankfully!

The faction he joined did not disappoint him; Odagiri Toshiro, the faction leader, had already spoken up for him and warned the Takasugi family.

This made him feel a little relieved!

After all, with Odagiri Toshiro's phone call, the Takasugi family wouldn't dare to easily take action against him. Although the Odagiri family may not be well-known in Japan, that's because most people don't have access to that circle.

Only those who truly understand the Odagiri family know how terrifying they are!

I am a nobody compared to the Takasugi family, but the Takasugi family is also just a nobody compared to the Odagiri family.

If Toshiro Odagiri wanted to, he could easily uproot the entire Takasugi family!

But now.

Faced with Odagiri Toshiro, who was willing to stand up for him, how could Matsumoto Kiyonaga not offer the word "loyalty"?

the other side.

Seeing Matsumoto Kiyoshi's excitement, Odagiri Toshiro's expression remained unchanged, but he was also very satisfied.

Not bad!

He didn't waste the night by personally calling Matsumoto Kiyonaga over.

This time, the results were quite good!

With this thought in mind, Toshiro Odagiri naturally relaxed a lot. He took a gift from the cabinet in his desk, handed it directly to Kiyonaga Matsumoto, and slowly began to speak.

"I cannot personally attend your daughter's wedding tomorrow."

"This is my congratulatory gift; please take it back with you."

"Tomorrow—be careful!"

Toshiro Odagiri spoke in a very calm tone.

Upon hearing these words, Matsumoto Kiyonaga was even happier and more grateful than before.

"Yes! Thank you, Minister!"

After accepting the gift, Matsumoto Kiyonaga respectfully left.

Odagiri Toshiro watched the other person leave calmly before sitting back down in his office chair.