No one understands the laws of Collider better than me.

"Next, we'll have a special team investigate how many more corrupt officials are still in the Fourth Investigation Division. These people are cowards who betray their colleagues; they certainly don't deserve to be compared to Inspector Ono. So, Inspector Kitahara, do you have any other evidence you need to submit?"

Kitahara Masaki had already marked all the suspicious individuals in the Fourth Investigation Division and submitted all the previously collected materials. After all, how to deal with these people was not something Kitahara Masaki could decide, so there was no point in continuing to hold onto this evidence.

The key point is that this kind of investigation of one's own people can easily breed resentment, so since he was willing to let go, Kitahara Masaki naturally agreed with both hands.

After finally dealing with all these matters, upon returning to the police station, they were bombarded with questions from Takagi and Hattori, who, knowing a little about the inside story, were very interested in what had happened that day.

"Senior Kitahara, what exactly is going on?"

"Yeah, Kitahara-kun, how come Ono Yoshiaki is the fallen police officer? Wasn't he the guy who took bribes from the yakuza?"

Kitahara Masaki calmly poured himself a cup of tea and slowly began to tell the third story:

"At that time, I did find the new drug we had been investigating in that bar. I then tried to strike while the iron was hot and completely break down Yoshiaki Ono's psychological defenses to see if I could turn him into a witness. But he was desperate and started shooting at me. The Ross people, who didn't know the cause and effect, thought we were Noguchi-gumi members, and the gunfight started in a confused way."

So—it sounds like Kitahara was forced to fight back?

Heiji Hattori had already imagined a Hollywood-style action blockbuster where Masaki Kitahara would take care of the Ross people with just a pencil.

"I eventually escaped, but the fire caused by the gunfight destroyed most of the evidence. The act I staged when Superintendent Sakaguchi arrived at the scene was to prevent the other corrupt cops in the Fourth Investigation Division from realizing that they had been exposed, so that the subsequent investigation would not be too passive."

Takagi suddenly realized what was going on and was completely impressed by Kitahara Maki's performance in the heat of battle.

"But the rest of the investigation is none of my business. I still need to recover from my injuries."

Kitahara Masaki raised his left arm, which was still bandaged after being shot, but he didn't feel any inconvenience. After all, he had been shot four times by the FBI during his last operation in the United States, yet he still managed to escape their encirclement.

After leaving the police station, Kitahara Masaki took a taxi to the hospital where the little girl was.

Because this case of trading new drugs attracted the attention of the police leadership, the search warrant for the Ross people was quickly approved. The little girl's mother was also found in the home of the Ross leader. Because Noguchi-gumi leader Itō had not revealed any information about the tapes to the Ross people, the little girl's mother was still alive and well, but she had gone through a period of great suffering.

Kitahara Masaki, who had never visited a patient before, bought a lot of things—fruit, toys, clothes, basically anything that could be used.

Seeing so many gifts, the little girl, who had already recovered, cried out happily. Then, realizing she was still in the hospital, she carefully covered her mouth and went forward to see what was so fun.

"Thank you, big brother."

"No need, your mother will be able to meet you soon, probably this week, and you'll be able to go home with her."

"Hmm! Brother, have all the bad guys been caught?"

"Of course, the bad guys all went to a very, very far place and will never come back."

Chapter 31 Why? Because I can!

Ah!

Kitahara Masaki had just left the hospital after visiting the little girl when he slapped his forehead and realized he had forgotten to ask her name again.

"But I guess we'll never see each other again. No, it would be better to say we'll never see each other again."

Since they had promised the little girl to get rid of them completely, they had to keep their promise.

Although the Noguchi-gumi members fled to various parts of Japan, the Ross people's gangs in Toriya Town were basically wiped out, leaving only a group of insignificant thugs.

Because of their nationality, trying these Russians is a troublesome matter, and there are even quite a few illegal immigrants among them. It is estimated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is busy figuring out how to forcibly repatriate them.

It seems they still need my help.

The next action will not require the use of Kitahara Masaki's identity; on the contrary, Yawenyi's identity will allow him to use a more simple and permanent method.

Kitahara Masaki went to the Black Organization's stronghold and, after showing his identification, entered the armory.

"Bartender, any recommendations?"

The store's weapons custodian laughed after hearing Kitahara Masaki's teasing remark:

"Ya Wenyi, don't flatter me. If Gin sets his sights on me, you won't see me tomorrow."

"How can we not see him? Does lying in a coffin count as seeing him?"

Kitahara Masaki had met this low-ranking member a few times, usually at the weapons depot. He knew less about the latest news on firearms than they did.

"I need a grenade launcher and tear gas for this operation."

"Okay, the appetizer is ready. What do you need for the main course?"

"This is just a small operation, so we don't need a full meal yet. Let's go straight to dessert."

"In that case, I guess your actions this time might be more about pursuing a sense of ritual or symbolism."

After opening the storage box behind him, the bartender took out a military bayonet and a ceremonial short sword.

"This bayonet is a Mosin-Nagant bayonet used by the Rus' in modern warfare, while this medal sword is a short sword used by Gallic nobles during the Renaissance period. Of course, it is a replica made with modern technology, which can ensure that you can cut certain things into the golden ratio."

Kitahara Masaki fell into deep thought as he faced the two completely different knives. The identity he would use next would naturally be that of Napoleon, and the person he was to kill would happen to be a Rus'.

"Then let's use this short sword."

“Okay. The blade and scabbard of this award sword are both wrapped in silver and treated with a special gold-plating process. Its exquisite appearance will attract plenty of attention at the banquet.”

Kitahara Masaki gently stroked the Damascus steel blade with his fingers, then put away his equipment before heading to scout the location where the Ross gang was being temporarily detained—the headquarters of the Fourth Investigation Division.

"Hello, is this Takagi? Are all the members of the Ross gang currently being held in Investigation Section 4?"

"Yes, Kitahara-senpai. But they will be transported to prison tomorrow. After all, the Fourth Investigation Division itself has problems, so I heard that the order to transfer the prisoners was given by the higher-ups."

"Oh, I see."

It seems there's no need to search Section 4 anymore; their only concern is whether they can survive the Internal Affairs Department's investigation.

"Senior Kitahara, weren't you on sick leave? Does that mean there are still Russians who have escaped?"

Takagi, who hadn't been able to help, wanted to do something, but Kitahara Masaki certainly wouldn't let this rookie, who hadn't even mastered using a pistol, do anything dangerous.

"No, there's no such person. It's just someone who's somewhat concerned about the progress of the case, like that serial thief from last time."

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"The people in the back seat this time were mostly Russians who were captured just a few days ago."

"The Rosss? I heard that their shootout with the police burned down an entire bar, and several people died, including a policeman."

"Yes, did you see that video?"

"What video?"

"Flaming Eagle! I'll show it to you after I send it back this time."

The two armed men in the front seat of the transport vehicle chatted casually, completely ignoring the Rus' men in the back who were shouting profanities.

As they rounded the bend, there was a person lying on the road.

"Hey! Stop the car!"

"Don't shout, I can see."

Neither of the two trained men got out of the car rashly; they observed their surroundings.

A narrow path, just when there were no pedestrians.

"Back up!"

Just as the escorts were thinking about what was about to happen, their vision blurred and something smashed a hole in the windshield of the vehicle.

"Damn it! It's tear gas!"

The glaring fumes forced the two men to open the car windows. A flash of lightning followed, and the two men, who had been shot by the Taser, were shaking uncontrollably in their seats, while the driver uncontrollably released the accelerator.

"When did Japan's security personnel become so professional?"

I thought they would get out of the car when they saw someone lying on the ground, but they still used tear gas.

Kitahara Masaki opened the door of the transport vehicle. Disguised as a middle-aged man, Kitahara Masaki looked at the group of Rossans inside, while they were also looking at Kitahara Masaki.

Both sides remained silent, but soon someone could no longer bear the silence and began to ask questions in their old way, seemingly forgetting that they had been captured.

"Uncle, who are you? Why don't you let us go? I can give you a reward that will satisfy you."

The man who was shaking the iron chain and shouting looked away the moment his eyes met Kitahara Masaki's, but then, feeling that it was too lame, he glared back fiercely.

"You've been involved in three fights, one of which involved assaulting an ordinary office worker at an izakaya while drunk. You managed to get the victim's family to not sue you by threatening them. Even now, you still think your methods are effective."

"Huh? What do you mean, old man?"

"I just feel sorry for you. You've been living in a modern city for so long, yet you're still like a brainless beast."

Kitahara Masaki drew his short sword, the scabbard gently tapping the chains binding the man's hands, and continued:

"That's why you're trapped here in chains."

Swah——

After the short sword drew an arc, Kitahara Masaki did not look at the man again.

When the others saw how decisive and ruthless this middle-aged man with foreign features was, they all instinctively looked at their leader.

"So you mean we've fallen to this state because of the use of violence?"

The Ross gang leader, who had been pushed out of his way by his underlings' gaze, reluctantly began negotiating with Kitahara Masaki.

"That's not the case. People who use violence are everywhere. You just don't use it within the rules, which is why you were betrayed by the Noguchi-gumi."

Gangsters who are not very intelligent and rely solely on their fists can't pretend to be cultured. In just a few words, Kitahara Masaki brought them to a state of utter confusion.

"What exactly do you want? Do you want to kill us all? If you had that kind of guts, why didn't you come looking for us before we were caught?!"

Kitahara Masaki dragged the gang leader to the street, where a convenience store had installed a surveillance camera that clearly captured Kitahara Masaki's execution.

“They’ve all been arrested and will be tried soon, and will likely spend at least ten years in prison after you did this…”

The fact that the escorts could still say such things after waking up and witnessing such a horrific scene shows that they are indeed two competent people.

"You two have misunderstood. I have no grudge against them, and I did not deal with them for such a cliché reason as revenge."

"why?"

Kitahara Masaki thought for a moment, then answered:

"Why? Because I can!"

Chapter 32 First Encounter with the King of Hired Managers

"Kitahara-senpai, the video of Napoleon executing the Ross gang in the street has already been uploaded to the internet."