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

On the west side of the church, there is a tool shed.

There wasn't even a chair here; the unconscious Toshihiko Takasugi just collapsed casually on the ground.

Everyone in the Third Division looked at Inspector Megure!

Some of the people's eyes began to gleam, clearly indicating that they were eager to try.

Among these people, there are two types, in fact.

One type of person is unaware of the seriousness of the situation, thinking that Inspector Matsumoto has already made arrangements, and they are just following orders.

The Takasugi family?

So what?

There is another group of people, namely the non-professional group.

They have no chance of promotion and are basically just coasting along. So what if something really happens in the future? Are they going to be kicked out of the Metropolitan Police Department?

Obviously.

This is a group of people from the bottom of society who have no idea what the term "chaebol" means!

Only Inspector Megure's close associates, such as Miwako Sato, Kazunobu Chiba, Wataru Takagi, and Ninzaburo Shiratori, began to have extremely unpleasant expressions.

on the one hand.

They all had a sense of justice in their hearts and were unwilling to do such evil deeds.

But more...

Perhaps because they had more contact with Shiratori Ninzaburo and had indeed developed some feelings for each other, they naturally learned more or less about the terrible consequences of the zaibatsu's retaliation from Shiratori Ninzaburo.

Expelled?

That's the easiest result!

Although being a member of the Metropolitan Police Department is similar to being a civil servant in China, both jobs offer a secure, stable future, it's not difficult to find a reason to fire someone, let alone with pressure from a conglomerate like the Takasugi family...

Being fired isn't scary!

What's truly terrifying is private revenge!

If the Takasugi family were to truly choose personal revenge against them, they would be unable to find work for the rest of their lives, ultimately choosing a fate worse than death in a daze. And that would be if the Takasugi family were to retaliate through legal channels...

What if the Takasugi family chooses illegal means?

Ha ha!

There will be another concrete block beneath Tokyo Bay!

"Inspector Megure, what should we do?"

"Are we really going to do this?"

"What else can I do if I don't do it?"

"..."

Inspector Megure's trusted confidants began to discuss the matter.

And, in response to this.

Inspector Megure's face remained ashen, and he was still somewhat undecided in his heart.

On the contrary, those who knew nothing about it started wanting to do it themselves.

"Alright, shut up, all of you!"

"You bunch of idiots, you don't know anything!"

"White Bird..."

"Give these idiots a lesson in common sense!"

With Inspector Megure's roar, everyone present calmed down.

Then.

Shiratori Ninzaburo glanced at Inspector Megure in surprise, clearly taken aback by his choice.

This is a dead end!

If we don't educate these guys on common sense, we might still manage to trick them into doing it themselves, but if we explain everything clearly, they definitely won't dare to continue.

but……

Seeing Inspector Megure's determined gaze, Shiratori Renzaburo sighed helplessly and began to educate the group of idiots in front of him with common sense.

A few minutes later.

Just as Shiratori Ninzaburo had thought, these fools, upon learning the consequences, all chose to retreat and dared not step forward.

silence!

The atmosphere in the entire tool shed was terribly oppressive.

Ten minutes later.

After a helpless sigh, Inspector Megure stepped forward.

"I'll do it!"

As soon as Inspector Megure spoke, everyone stepped forward to try to stop him.

And, in response to this.

Inspector Megure chuckled nonchalantly: "I'm not young anymore, and it's impossible for me to get promoted. At best, I'll retire as a senior inspector."

"Since I did dirty work for Inspector Matsumoto, the worst that can happen is early retirement. And because of what I did, when my son graduates and comes to work for the Metropolitan Police Department, Inspector Matsumoto will definitely recruit him into the Metropolitan Police Department."

"from now on……"

"Please, everyone, for my sake, take care of my son!"

After saying that.

Inspector Megure adjusted his hat, his eyes sharpening.

Knowing that he would have little chance of promotion, he had become a seasoned veteran over the years. But in reality, those who could reach the position of police inspector were considered elites even among ordinary people in the island nation.

This moment.

When he truly decides to get things done, his demeanor changes instantly!

Others wanted to persuade him, but didn't know how.

after all……

This case was personally arranged by Inspector Matsumoto. If they really choose to refuse, then they can forget about working in the Metropolitan Police Department in the future.

"Wait!"

But, at this very moment...

Shiratori Ninzaburo stepped forward: "Inspector Megure, you're overthinking it!"

"If you really do this, forget about enjoying an early retirement, forget about your child getting into the Metropolitan Police Department, your whole family will definitely not survive a month."

"Although the Shiratori and Takasugi families don't have any business, they are still in the same circle, so I know a little about the Takasugi family."

"Although Takasugi Yuji has thirteen adopted sons, many of them are actually fake. The other party only truly values ​​two of them."

"Although these things have not been made public, it is actually not difficult for people in our circle to find out about them."

"Although we don't know who the other one is, Toshihiko Takasugi is one of them!"

"If you actually do this, Takasugi Yuuji will never let you get away with it!"

As Shiratori Ninzaburo spoke, everyone present gasped.

Even Inspector Megure's body trembled slightly!

I see...

Inspector Megure broke out in a cold sweat at the thought of the terrible consequences.

What should I do?

Just when everyone looked grim and didn't know what to do, Shiratori Ninzaburo stepped forward again.

"I'll do it!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone gasped in surprise.

Before anyone could speak, Shiratori Renzaburo explained, "The Takasugi family is indeed powerful, but it's still a bit weaker than the Shiratori family, and I am the sole heir of the family."

"The Takasugi family can't afford to offend me!"

"Of course, there are conditions!"

"If I just become a nice guy, I won't be able to explain it to my family, so I have to get a bargaining chip that's enough to convince them."

"Inspector Megure, Inspector Sato, Kazunobu Chiba, Wataru Takagi."

"I need the four of you to join the Shiratori family's faction."

"You should understand..."

"My decision to join the Metropolitan Police Department was ostensibly based on my own preference, but in reality, it was an arrangement made by my family."

"The Shiratori family has been in a slump for a long time. While it's difficult for them to fall out of their social class, it's also very difficult for them to climb any higher."

"So our generation was arranged by our families to work in various departments."

"My choice is the Metropolitan Police Department!"

"I will do my best to develop my career within the Metropolitan Police Department, and my family will also do their best to support me with resources."

"The four of you have great potential!"

"What you need most right now is support, so this is a win-win situation..."

"I'll take the blame for joining the Shiratori family!"

"The four of you will also receive resource support from the Shiratori family going forward."

"so……"

Do you agree?