Chapter 413: Uesugi Single-Handedly Covers the Sky Over This Territory

In the hospital corridor, the Financial Services Agency Commissioner first directed his gaze toward Watanabe Minami; deep down, he didn't particularly like this "career-obsessed" young lady of the Watanabe family — one person devoted to their career in a married couple was enough.

Of course, he had to admit that a major reason he disliked Watanabe Minami was — she was blocking his son's path!

Masayoshi had achieved such meritorious service, plus he himself was on the Career Track and had put in five years at the Metropolitan Police Department; promoting him to Police Superintendent was perfectly justified, and no one would or dared to have any other opinion.

Okada Masayoshi was a national hero in the truest sense this time!

Moreover, as the Financial Services Agency Commissioner, Okada Masahide knew this matter had already drawn comprehensive attention both domestically and overseas; the United States side knew about it too, and the Americans were completely shaken.

It wasn't because the mass murder case shook them — although rare, such incidents aren't particularly unusual for any country.

It wasn't because two police officers were shot dead that they were shaken — in the Americans' view, two cops dying in a street gunfight isn't rare either, and they were Japanese police: "You motherfuckers all saw him make that pocket-reaching move, why didn't you empty the magazine? Are you sick in the head? Serves you right for dying!"

What truly shattered the Americans' composure was the Ghost Guest breaking into a nursery school and attempting to take children hostage.

This touched the Americans' bottom line, piercing it ruthlessly.

The Americans' attitude was even more intense than the Japanese.

Although the death penalty verdict drags on year after year — if the US side applies pressure, perhaps—

The Financial Services Agency Commissioner remained impassive; he, too, was profoundly calculating.

However, Watanabe Minami's presence firmly blocked his son's promotion path! Because she had already assumed the post of Special Mission System Management Officer, the Special Mission System could not have two Superintendent-level Management Officials; therefore, if Okada Masayoshi wanted to promote, he would have to be transferred out of the Special Mission System to serve as a Superintendent-level post in another department.

But, how could that be possible?!

Even if Okada Masayoshi himself wanted to transfer, Okada Masahide would absolutely never agree!

The reason was the man before him — the second son of the Yonezawa Uesugi Clan, grandson of Professor Kuninori, Doctor of Forensic Medicine (direct PhD track) at the University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine and Part-time Clinical Research Physician, Special Appointed Forensic Examiner of the Metropolitan Police Department Criminal Investigation Department Investigation Division 1 Special Mission Unit — Uesugi Muneyuki!

Okada Masahide's gaze lingered on Uesugi Muneyuki's face for a moment; he naturally knew who he was — the news was saturated with his deeds; he had saved the Metropolitan Police Department not once, not twice, not three times — not seven times; to put it bluntly, if not for him, forget Watanabe Eiji's reappointment as Superintendent General — with all the major, sensational, and heavy cases exploding these years, Watanabe Eiji would be lucky just to bow, apologize, and resign in responsibility.

He had read today's news too — after the SAT siege failed, it was Uesugi Muneyuki who personally led the team, locking down and subduing the cornered culprit in an extremely short time; his son's life was saved by them, and this achievement also greatly upheld the Metropolitan Police Department's reputation — naturally, it indirectly brought enormous positive public opinion to him as a father.

You must understand, the Japanese character is exceptionally conservative and stubborn; once a fixed impression forms, removing it is extremely, extremely difficult.

And his son Okada Masayoshi, risking his life to save others on NHK's nationwide live broadcast, had already established an incomparably brilliant heroic image for the entire populace; everyone facing such a heroic act would naturally associate it with good upbringing, and since the upbringing was good, then as Masayoshi's father,

Okada Masahide would naturally receive extremely high evaluations — with this boost, the Financial Services Agency Commissioner post might not be the endpoint of Okada Masahide's career.

Over these two years, as long as one was in the Special Mission Unit, who hadn't polished an exceptionally brilliant resume? The Sumitomo Mitsui Cartel, the Peerage Uwajima Date Clan, the Vice-Minister of Justice, even the Managing Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank — who wasn't trying every means to send their children toward Uesugi Muneyuki's side?

Wanting to transfer Masayoshi out of the Special Mission Unit — absolutely impossible!

But that way, Minami would block Masayoshi's promotion path!

Minami definitely couldn't be transferred; not to mention Watanabe Eiji would absolutely fall out with him over this — Uesugi Muneyuki was already engaged to Watanabe Minami; if you tried to transfer his fiancée away and replace her with your own son, what would he think?

Damn it, I only have this one son, Masayoshi!

But if Minami's position couldn't be vacated, the only option left was department expansion. "Hmm." Thinking to this point, Okada Masahide gave a response, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

He stepped forward half a pace, drawing slightly closer to the two. In the strictly hierarchical Japanese society, this subtle movement itself carried an unusual implication. He looked straight into Uesugi Muneyuki's eyes, his voice lowered further, carrying a near-whisper gravity that only those at their level could appreciate:

"Management Officer Watanabe Minami, Forensic Examiner Uesugi Muneyuki." He deliberately spoke both their names and titles clearly, "In this incident, your department handled matters appropriately, acted swiftly and decisively, saved more innocent lives, and maintained social stability. I represent — hmm —"

The Financial Services Agency Commissioner paused imperceptibly, as if choosing his words,

"..... an ordinary citizen, also as a—"

The Financial Services Agency Commissioner's eyes flicked toward the direction of his son's hospital room, extremely fast, but enough to be noticed "—involved party, express respect to you all and to all police personnel fighting on the front lines."

Uesugi Muneyuki nodded heavily, while Minami Ojou-sama's eyes brightened.

These words were very official, but the term "involved party" was used with extreme subtlety. It neither explicitly stated the identity of "father," avoiding direct expression of private emotion, yet clearly indicated his connection to Okada Masayoshi. Especially since he had just come from his son's hospital room with a visibly poor complexion, this address of "involved party," and that fleeting glance, were enough for the sharp-witted Minami Ojou-sama to capture the awkward concern hidden beneath.

"You flatter me, Commissioner." Minami Ojou-sama responded steadily: "This is our duty. Masayoshi-niisan's brave conduct is the pride of the Metropolitan Police Department, worthy of study by all of us."

"Duty, a fine 'duty' indeed." Okada Masahide repeated the phrase, his tone inscrutable. He turned his gaze to Uesugi Muneyuki, this legendary forensic doctor who had created countless miracles, weighing his words: "Uesugi-kun, I watched the entire live broadcast; your actions were crucial. To precisely lock onto the target and subdue him amid that chaos demonstrated extremely high professional caliber and courage."

His evaluation was direct and forceful, genuine affirmation: "Well done."

Uesugi Muneyuki smiled and straightened his posture: "Yes! Thank you for your affirmation, Commissioner!"

This man was a heavyweight a full level above even Watanabe Eiji!

Yifu Daren had specifically said to be polite. Okada Masahide gave a slight nod, then did something that slightly surprised both Minami and Uesugi.

He slowly raised his right hand, very steadily and firmly patted Uesugi Muneyuki once on the shoulder, then patted Minami Ojou-sama on the shoulder with the same steadiness; this gesture carried obvious weight and solemnity, by no means ordinary courtesy.

After patting, his hand did not immediately withdraw, but lingered for half a second, his eyes deep as he looked at them:

"Masayoshi is still young and immature, sometimes naive." He spoke slowly, his tone no longer the cold reproach from before, but carrying a heavy, matter-of-fact air, "In the crucible of the Metropolitan Police Department, he still needs seniors as experienced and exceptionally capable as you two to provide more guidance and care."

He deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the two words "guidance" and "care."

Minami Ojou-sama's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

This was already a very clear signal; in the Japanese officialdom where subtlety is valued, "provide more care" itself is a form of entrustment, and spoken so solemnly by a figure like the Financial Services Agency Commissioner in such a context, its weight is self-evident.

He was extending goodwill and showing vulnerability to the two of them!

Sure enough, the Financial Services Agency Commissioner withdrew his hand, his gaze turning sharper, his voice returning to its usual sternness, but the supplementary sentence was like a key unlocking a back door:

"You two are pillars of the nation, bearing heavy responsibilities. If in the course of performing your duties, you encounter any difficulties requiring coordination and resolution,

Especially in major matters involving public safety and social stability, the Financial Services Agency, as an important institution maintaining national economic order, should also provide necessary support. Please do not stand on ceremony."

Finished speaking, Okada Masahide said no more, merely gave the two a final deep look, then greeted Kai Toru: "Toru? You alright?"

"Commissioner Okada! An honor!" Shin'i Kyō hurriedly saluted.

This man's father is the Vice-Minister of Justice; he had to give face.

Actually, as Financial Services Agency Commissioner, his rank was a full five grades higher than Minami! But when it came to his own son, he had no choice either.

"Excuse me." He gave a slight nod, lingered no longer, and with his wife and secretary, walked away with the same steady stride that now seemed to have shed an invisible burden, leaving the hallway.

Minami and Uesugi Muneyuki watched the Financial Services Agency Commissioner's party depart until their backs disappeared at the elevator entrance.

The two looked at each other, both seeing helplessness and meaningful expressions in the other's eyes.

"This Commissioner..." Uesugi Muneyuki sighed, momentarily at a loss for how to describe him.

"Heh-heh-heh-heh↑!" Minami Ojou-sama, confirming they had left, narrowed her crescent-moon eyes, unable to suppress the smile on her face, letting out a terrifying Tang-style laugh.

So what if he's five grades above me? So what if he has more real authority than my father? Isn't he still showing weakness to me? Asking me to help out more?

No choice, who let our Special Mission Unit kidnap his son?

And this one—Minami Ojou-sama looked at Kai Toru beside her with a smug grin.

A Financial Services Agency Commissioner, a Vice-Minister of Justice, plus his father being the Superintendent General.

The iron curtain surrounding Sōsetsu is slowly descending over the Kanto Region!

Uesugi Minami single-handedly covers the sky in this area!

Hehehe Minami Ojou-sama smugly thought to herself, then subconsciously covered her lower abdomen.

Once I kidnap Sōsetsu's son, hahaha I win!!!