Chapter 225: New Special Investigation System

September 18th, 3:00 AM, the Metropolitan Police Department was brightly lit.

Inside the large conference room, a special investigation meeting was underway.

Commissioner of the National Police Agency Kaneko Takuro, Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji, and Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda were all in attendance; meanwhile, high-ranking officials such as Director of Security Kudo Tsuyoshi, Criminal Investigation Department Chief Uchimura Kanji, and Metropolitan Police Department Public Security Department Chief Sugimoto were gathered.

Seated below were Investigation Division 1 Chief Sugishita Ukyo, Organized Crime Countermeasures Department Third Section Chief Kakuda, Public Security Department Management Officer Ichijo, and Investigation Division 1 Management Officer Higurashi.

Watanabe Minami of the Special Mission Unit was also present, with Assistant Police Inspector Okada, Police Sergeant Ikeda Erena, and Forensic Assistant Ishihara Mikoto sitting behind Section Chief Minami, while Uesugi Muneyuki, the core of the Special Mission Unit, was briefing the top brass of the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department on the case.

The details of the case had already been explained previously, so they will not be repeated here.

Upon discovering the second body, Uesugi Muneyuki had insisted that a DNA comparison be made between this body and the missing student from the university for women in the east.

This request was truly baffling and lacked any logical explanation, yet everyone held firm belief in Uesugi Muneyuki's judgment; that afternoon, the bags of dismembered remains were sent to the Forensics Division, and the Metropolitan Police Department personally ordered all other work to stop, confirming through DNA sequencing that the second body was indeed Hirasawa Yui, the Tokyo Woman's Christian University student who had been missing for a month.

Now, the Metropolitan Police Department also felt a heavy pressure.

Did this indicate the existence of a super serial killer? Serial body dumping?

On this point, Uesugi Muneyuki could not provide them with an answer, because based on the autopsy results and the time of disposal, it could not be determined if it was the work of the same person; he required further investigation.

After consulting with Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda Kimiaki, Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji officially decided to establish the "Tokyo Bay Serial Body Dumping Case Joint Special Investigation Headquarters."

The Special Investigation Headquarters would be headed by Investigation Division 1 Chief Sugishita Ukyo, with Investigation Division 1 Management Officer Higurashi Sota serving as Deputy Chief.

It would oversee Investigation Division 1's First, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sections, and would be composed of hundreds of police officers drawn from Ota Ward and Suginami Ward—where the cases occurred—to form the Joint Special Investigation Headquarters.

At the same time, the situation of this case was complex.

Through negotiations between the National Police Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department, Chief Cabinet Secretary Onoda Kimiaki gave his approval.

Organized Crime Countermeasures Department Third Section Chief Kakuda Rokuro would lead the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department to join this investigation.

Metropolitan Police Department Public Security Department Management Officer Ichijo Kaoru and Assistant Police Inspector Godai Yusuke would also lead a SAT team to join.

Among them, the SAT would be equipped with heavy firepower, a rarity, including an MP5 for every member and two HKPSG-1 sniper rifles.

The equipment configuration of the Japanese police is restricted by strict laws and social environment, usually focusing on maintaining public safety, and the use of firearms is very strict, never easily involving machine guns, semi-automatic rifles, or larger heavy firepower; usually, when on duty, they avoid firing unless absolutely necessary, doing their utmost to avoid any controversy.

However, this case had truly gone too far; whether it was the Cabinet, conglomerates, local autonomous organizations, or within the Metropolitan Police Department, all believed that because it might involve a Violent Group, there was a necessity to be equipped with heavy firepower.

After arranging the configuration, Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda slowly stood up, the expression on his face remaining as calm as a stagnant well: "Then, the tasks have been assigned. This matter concerns the image of the entire nation and the honor of the Japanese police. I leave it to you, everyone. Please do your utmost to solve the case as quickly as possible. If the incident remains unsolved for a long time, the public will question the police's capabilities, especially if subsequent links to serial crimes or transnational crimes are discovered, which could trigger panic."

"This matter also involves the 1.5 trillion Yokohama Urban Revitalization Project, including but not limited to the entire Sumitomo Mitsui Group, several major insurance groups, and tens of thousands of jobs, as well as the entire Tokyo area's fisheries, shipping, and foreign trade, including tourism, international investment confidence, surrounding property prices, and even the political situation."

After speaking, Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda bowed proactively: "I leave it to you, members of the Japanese police!"

The crowd responded in a roar, all feeling the heavy pressure upon them.

Before this, no one had imagined this case would be so troublesome! But they never expected that the more they investigated, the more outrageous and larger it would become; by the time they regained their senses, it was already a major case capable of shaking the entire Kanto region, and even all of Japan!

"If I may speak frankly." However, after Onoda finished speaking, Investigation Division 1 Chief Sugishita Ukyo proactively spoke up to emphasize: "Directly using heavy firepower is the last resort. Although this investigation has granted us great authority, please remember that we currently cannot determine whether this is the work of a Violent Group. I hope that during the investigation, you will not act too hastily and endanger the lives of others."

"Remember this, remember this."

Everyone present nodded, only Sugishita Ukyo, with his back to Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda, showed a trace of displeasure on his face.

As a member of the Public Security faction, Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda knew well the background of the Public Security faction's gradual decline in recent years; he just wanted to take this potential opportunity as a breakthrough to recast the glory of Public Security.

You always ruin my plans, Sugishita Ukyo; you value life and justice above all else, even at the cost of the organization's interests—you really are not likable.

Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda thought to himself.

But perhaps that is the reason why I am so obsessed with you, why I like you?

Director of the Commissioner's Secretariat Onoda curled the corners of his mouth, offering no rebuttal.

At this time, it was Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji's turn to speak, and he also stood up: "Everyone, in order to solve this case as quickly as possible, this department has dispatched the Special Mission Unit. Forensic Examiner Uesugi will have full authority over the investigation work. If you have any clues or deductions, we hope you will all proactively hand them over to Forensic Examiner Uesugi for judgment."

"Yes!" The Metropolitan Police Department was already completely convinced by Uesugi Muneyuki; being able to identify a pile of minced meat as that missing female student at a glance, Uesugi Muneyuki's insight was beyond dispute.

"For safety reasons, please also ask Forensic Examiner Uesugi not to act alone," Watanabe Eiji said. "If there is a need for personal investigation, please have the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department and the Public Security Department provide the necessary protection for his personal safety!"

"Yes!" Organized Crime Countermeasures Department Chief Kakuda and Public Security Department Management Officer Ichijo immediately stood up.

"This is Forensic Examiner Uesugi's newly hired Forensic Assistant, Ms. Ishihara Mikoto. Please note that she also has the same qualifications for free access and investigation; please provide her with safety protection."

Just like that, the Joint Special Investigation Headquarters was established, with the elite of the Metropolitan Police Department all deployed, preparing to head to Ota Ward.

A large group of people in suits were making preparations, and Uesugi Muneyuki also noticed the Public Security Police SAT task force already lined up at the entrance waiting to depart, among whom two SAT members were carrying large long cases.

"Is this the HKPSG-1?" Uesugi Muneyuki pointed at the large case, asking the passing Management Officer Ichijo curiously.

"Oh? Hmm, yes, that's right, it contains the PSG-1 from the German company Heckler & Koch," Management Officer Ichijo was stunned for a moment: "I didn't expect Uesugi-san to be interested in weapons? Are you a closet military geek?"

"No, I'm wondering if this thing can blow through my skull with one shot," Uesugi Muneyuki said casually.

The Precision Defense taught by Senior Sister Mai could deal with ordinary bullets; the moment a bullet touched the body, it could use a Spirit Sphere to deflect the bullet directly.

But 9mm sig pistol rounds are also ordinary bullets, and Barrett's. 50BMG bullets are also ordinary bullets.

There is a huge difference between ordinary bullets and ordinary bullets, okay!

What exactly does Senior Sister Mai mean by being able to block ordinary bullets?

"This... this is not something to joke about. I strongly advise Uesugi-san not to try it, and I even hope there will never be a time to use these two weapons," Management Officer Ichijo chuckled upon hearing this, shaking his head repeatedly: "If Uesugi-san really likes them, we can apply to the Security Department to let you try them out at the shooting range or the underground training ground."

"Try them out?" Uesugi Muneyuki touched the pitch-black long case, unable to help but make a clicking sound: "HK's PSG, right? Hmm, PSG, PSG..."

TI8 final, PSG 2-2 OG!

Uesugi Muneyuki said nothing more; he signaled that they could depart.

Uesugi Muneyuki, in a dark suit, walked in front alone; at his side were the criminal detectives of the Special Mission Unit led by the young lady Minami, on the other side were the Public Security Police led by Management Officer Ichijo, and behind him were the organized crime detectives of the Organized Crime Countermeasures Department.

In the corridors of the Metropolitan Police Department, the crowd was like stars circling the sun, precisely united around Uesugi Muneyuki; criminal, forensic, public security, and organized crime units all looked to Uesugi Muneyuki for leadership.

And when they emerged from the Metropolitan Police Department, the Joint Investigation Committee composed of representatives from the Sumitomo Mitsui Group, Tokyo Marine Holdings, and Nippon Life was also waiting outside.

Further out were countless media reporters who had been staking out the Metropolitan Police Department since 3:00 AM, waiting for big news.

Everyone had a vague premonition.

Centered around Forensic Examiner Uesugi, a new special investigation system was gradually being established.

(End of chapter)