Chapter 487: Successfully Closed the Net!

PS: Today at noon Tenshi went and had an all-you-can-eat beef hot pot buffet (event price 78 per person + 10 yuan for the pot base), and to eat back the cost, Tenshi alone ate 26 plates of beef plus three pig brains, resulting in feeling like vomiting all afternoon, and still some acid reflux in the evening, condition not good, so today I'll just do a combined 4600-word big chapter first.

"How would I know it would turn out like that?"

Tangqian Yang faced his father's reproach, quibbling as he said: "This matter, Father you also permitted it!"

After realizing the situation was already irretrievable, the father and son quarreled because of the Okada Masayoshi case.

Yes, behind the Okada Masayoshi case there indeed were, as Uesugi Muneyuki understood, the shadows of the Yuasa father and son.

But in fact it was not as Uesugi Muneyuki speculated, that the Yuasa father and son planned everything.

From the start of Okada's injury, all the way until Okada Miki was exposed by journalists and television stations, the Yuasa father and son did not participate at all, nor did they pay special attention to this matter; they of course knew what happened during that period, the Toshima Ghost Guest case, the first major corruption case of the Heisei era, they knew all of it, but these matters did not have much relationship with them.

What truly made the Yuasa father and son pay attention to this matter was instead Kurozaki Ryūji proactively coming to leak information and blackmail, and self-detonating inside the Cherry Blossom Sparrow Club that Okada Miki had once been his ex-girlfriend; this information was swiftly collected by the intelligence networks of the Yuasa father and son.

After the Yuasa father and son learned of it, they decided to add fuel to the fire.

They wanted to thoroughly disgust the Special Mission Unit, and incidentally ruin Okada Masayoshi's reputation.

You must know that in the Japanese cultural system, especially in workplace systems like the Metropolitan Police Department, the evaluation of a police officer also includes evaluation of their family members; if an officer often takes leave or is distracted due to "wife and children matters," they will be considered not dedicated enough and it will affect their workplace evaluation; similarly, Okada Masayoshi's wife coming out to lose face for adults would also be considered insufficient family management ability, seriously affecting promotion and making his ability appear poor, then Okada's previous feat of risking his life to save people would be instantly diluted.

As mentioned earlier, the Japanese people's particularly conservative and rigid personalities determine that once a stereotype is formed, it is very difficult to shake off.

Therefore Tangqian Yang proposed doing a wave, and Yuasa Masamichi did not object.

But neither the father nor the son expected that Kurozaki Ryūji would actually cause a loss of life! And ultimately through the butterfly effect caused so many matters and a subsequent series of troubles!

"It's too late to say anything now, Yang." Yuasa Masamichi coldly looked at his own son, and after a long while only sighed: "No matter, three to five billion, we can still afford to lose it; this matter... let's just leave it at that."

"Pacific Suzuki Management Consulting, we'll just abandon it."

"Father?!" Tangqian Yang couldn't help but wail: "Father, that is..."

"There are no more choices now!" Yuasa Masamichi said in a muffled voice: "Do you think Okada Masahide is an idiot? The Financial Services Agency and the Metropolitan Police Department have certainly sensed it; the vital point to break through our fortress is right here; if we are not decisive enough at this time, the only result is you take responsibility, I resign!"

"So, this time just treat it as spending money to buy you a lesson, Yang!" The Meat Kasaya Nio of Nagatacho remained very calm, as if such a large sum of money was not important to him: "Next time, you cannot do things separated by several people again; also my fault, I originally thought you had a very complete plan, result... it was my negligence; this kind of trivial matter related to a small idol... really is not worth my attention ah."

"............" The son's face reddened slightly upon hearing this; his father, as one of the faction leaders, though possessing immense power, was busy with affairs, while he, as the de facto successor of a lawmaker's secretary, usually left matters to other secretaries to handle, yet he himself spent all day immersed with small idols and Hirate and the others.

"I... I, I'm unwilling ah, Father!" Tangqian Yang gritted his teeth, reluctantly accepting this result: "Just like this, we lost?"

"Not only lost, we also have to prepare a big gift to go apologize to Okada Masahide; not only prepare a big gift, but also demonstrate sufficient sincerity..." Yuasa Masamichi narrowed his eyes: "What needs to be done now is to endure."

"Summarize what happened here and report it to the Higashikata Hime of Kansai!"

"Yes!" Tangqian Yang, mentioning the Higashikata Hime of Kansai, couldn't help but show excitement in his expression.

That meeting, what the other party faintly revealed was power surpassing all current cognition and scientific systems!

Could it be that this world really has gods?

……………………

At the same time, on the other side, the Metropolitan Police Department Special Investigation Headquarters.

Having obtained solid evidence and reasonable deduction, finally finding this guy Takikawa Katsuya, the Special Investigation Headquarters immediately mobilized in full force!

Considering the other party had a violent group background and could obtain amber choline and high-purity fentanyl, Higurashi Keishi did not dare to be negligent, ordering all police participating in the arrest to carry firearms.

Among these, Date Nagamune was the most excited.

Minami Ojou-sama naturally would not go to the frontline; and Nanxiang Yui, as the System Chief, was actually a newcomer to the professional group, her physical test ability and firearms ability were only just up to standard; therefore the arrest main force was Kai Toru, Date Nagamune, and Igarashi Hayato.

What, you ask about Uesugi?

Uesugi Muneyuki: I'm just a passing forensic pathologist, remember that well!

Then, what made Date Nagamune especially excited?

The reason is very simple: because of the previous Kabukicho Ikeda Erena matter, the Toshima Ghost case, plus the subsequent bulletproof vest incident, the Special Mission Unit's status in the Metropolitan Police Department has become increasingly important, already becoming a pivotal department of Sakuradamon.

But the more important, the closer to danger; therefore after the Toshima Ghost case's final high-risk sewer arrest, the Metropolitan Police Department considered that New South Wales type small revolvers sometimes have insufficient power to deal with the extremely vicious criminals the Special Mission Unit constantly encounters, and SAT deployment to the scene takes time; therefore they specially allowed the Special Mission Unit to equip more powerful handguns.

That is this M9 Pistol from the United States in Date Nagamune's hand.

Among the group only Date Nagamune was allowed to pre-equip the M9 for "trial use," and the Metropolitan Police Department upper levels repeatedly emphasized it was only a test, but this legitimate son of the Uwajima Date Clan still loved it dearly; hearing they would deploy to arrest people and were allowed to carry guns, Date immediately legally took out his beloved handgun, proudly saying: "Want to compete in shooting with me? Then you'd better be careful!"

Looking at the M9 in his hand, the surrounding police all showed envious eyes.

A bit cool ah!

Large caliber, large power, this is the romance belonging to men no matter where!

"Stop talking, hurry up and depart!" Minami rolled her eyes, thinking what's so good about guns; if possible, Minami Ojou-sama planned to never touch a gun or fire a gun for her whole life.

This young lady is originally responsible for sitting in the office! Frontline matters are definitely left to you people to do ah! Kora!

"Yes!"

Seeing everyone was ready, Special Investigation Headquarters Chief Higurashi Keishi issued the order without hesitation.

"Issue arrest warrants and search warrants! First Action Group, raid Takikawa's apartment! Second Action Group, raid his office! Speed must be fast!"

Just like that, the Special Investigation Headquarters' police pounced on the two key locations like lightning.

However, when the two fully armed teams broke down the doors like thunder, they discovered both locations were already empty of people.

In Takikawa's apartment, the wardrobe was open, some valuables were gone, revealing traces of hasty packing. In the office, the computer hard drives were removed, and the shredder still had not completely destroyed document fragments.

"Report to Headquarters! Target not at residence! Office also cleared! He ran!"

Higurashi Keishi in the rear heard this news and his heart sank; the worst situation had occurred — there was a possibility of an internal leak, or Takikawa himself maintained extremely high vigilance, and immediately activated escape procedures after completing the "mission."

"Investigate! All his transportation info, bank cards, phone signals! Dig him out for me!" he roared into the communicator.

The Special Investigation Headquarters came up empty, but Uesugi Muneyuki was not flustered in the slightest; he sat steadily inside the Special Investigation Headquarters, silently taking out his phone.

"Ikki San, how is it on your side?"

"Our Public Security has already found out! Takikawa used a fake ID card to purchase a one-way ticket departing from Narita International Airport one hour later, heading to Canada! His phone signal last appeared on the highway leading to the airport!"

"We have already notified the Airport Security Department, block all immigration exits, strictly check all passengers on flights to Canada, all field units have already rushed to Narita Airport to intercept! I have already authorized them, if necessary they may take coercive measures!"

The message from Metropolitan Police Department Public Security Department Management Officer Ichijo Keishi arrived swiftly.

"Good." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded in his heart.

As expected, some things still need to rely on Public Security.

What a cunning bastard,

He didn't choose Haneda Airport, but chose Narita Airport instead, not only throwing the Metropolitan Police Department for a loop, but also because Narita Airport is located in Chiba Prefecture, the Metropolitan Police Department must communicate and coordinate with the Chiba Prefectural Police.

In this situation, the criminal police have no choice but to wrangle, but the public security police can act first and report later!

Ikki San! It's up to you!

The international departure hall of Narita Airport was still sparse.

Takigawa wore an inconspicuous gray jacket, a hat and a mask, blending into the crowd, head down, walking quickly toward the security checkpoint. He deliberately avoided the first-class passage, choosing the economy class queue with more people, trying to lower his presence.

Just as he was about to hand over the fake passport and ticket, the surrounding "ordinary" passengers and staff suddenly moved!

Three or four burly men silently and swiftly closed in from different directions. One stepped forward like lightning, grabbing the arm holding out the passport, another drove a knee hard into the back of his knee.

"Police! Takigawa! You're under arrest!"

Takigawa didn't even have time to react before he was slammed hard onto the floor! Cold handcuffs instantly locked his wrists.

His hat and mask fell off in the struggle, revealing a face written with shock and unwillingness. He watched helplessly as that ticket to freedom was picked up by an officer and torn to shreds before his eyes.

"You... how could you..." he rasped in a low growl, unable to understand how the police had found him so precisely and quickly.

The leading Superintendent Ichijo crouched down, looking at him, and said coldly: "Did you think what you brought back from Hokkaido was only a kill order? You also brought back a 'witness' who can identify you. Want to run? Too late."

"Witness? What witness? A traitor appeared among us? Who sold me out? Is it your public security's informant again?" The real culprit Takigawa clearly hadn't understood; he quickly realized the ones before him weren't ordinary criminal police, but the infamous public security police!

This time, he's done for!

Criminal police need evidence to handle cases, but public security doesn't need evidence, and he has a yakuza background, so now public security can directly arrange all kinds of Great Memory Recovery Technique on him... his death penalty can practically be declared already!

The airport passengers were stunned dumb by this movie-like arrest scene, raising their phones one after another; police lights flashed outside the airport, more public security police poured in, lifting the ashen-faced, completely desperate Takigawa and escorting him out of the hall.

Although this operation initially came up empty, relying on the Metropolitan Police Department's powerful technical investigation capability and rapid response, they ultimately successfully intercepted the key suspect at the national gate.

"Uesugi-san, we caught him!" The public security police, as if claiming credit, couldn't wait to report this news to Uesugi Muneyuki at the rear.

"Very good." Uesugi Muneyuki said softly: "Your public security handles affairs reliably after all; I've always been at ease."

However this scene left Superintendent Megure beside him so surprised his mouth couldn't even close.

Uesugi-san, can actually control public security police?

Did I mishear?

When did even public security police start following Uesugi Muneyuki's lead?

"The other side?" Uesugi Muneyuki didn't pay attention to Superintendent Megure's surprised expression, and asked next.

"The National Police Agency Public Security Bureau's Kobe Councillor has personally led a team there; the arrest operation, dragnet closing imminently!"

However, the news conveyed by Superintendent Ichijo made Uesugi Muneyuki's heart stir.

Even the National Police Agency Public Security Bureau Councillor, Police Superintendent Kobe Takeru, has been deployed?

This, the specification is really a bit too high! Although it was my own request for public security police assistance, but... I always feel public security police seem to be using this matter to scheme something.

While I'm using public security, public security is equally using me...

Then, what is public security scheming?

Uesugi Muneyuki couldn't help but fall into thought.

A flash of inspiration crossed his mind; Uesugi Muneyuki recalled a core key point among the three cases.

The center of the storm's eye is...

Just as the news of Takigawa's arrest at the airport spread like a shockwave, another team had already launched like an arrow leaving the bow. Leading them was the National Police Agency Public Security Bureau elite — Police Superintendent Kobe Takeru, known for being cunning, changeable, and meticulous in thought.

Police cars stopped without warning below the PMC (Pacific Suzuki Management Consulting) office building; Councillor Kobe led his subordinates straight in, the company reception's obstruction appearing pale and powerless; they went directly to the president's office, where Suzuki Ichirō sat behind the broad desk, complexion calm, even having brewed two cups of tea in advance, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"Mr. Suzuki Ichirō," the public security police's tone was stern: "You are suspected of instigating murder, destroying evidence, and violating the Companies Act and other related crimes; you are hereby formally arrested."

Suzuki Ichirō offered no resistance, merely rising slowly, straightening his impeccable tie, even showing the public security police a near-polite, yet utterly cold bitter smile.

"Councillor Kobe, you've worked hard. I knew you would come." He calmly extended both hands, letting the cold handcuffs lock his wrists: "I am merely fulfilling my duty, managing a consulting company. All business activities are legal and compliant."

Kobe Takeru's gaze was bewitching like a fox, a brilliant smile on his face, staring tightly at him: "Legal and compliant? Including providing 'consulting advice' to have subordinates silence witnesses?"

Suzuki Ichirō evaded the question, merely repeating: "Before my lawyer arrives, I will have no comment. Everything I've done has complete meeting minutes and document records available for inquiry."

"Is that so? I believe our police will have a sufficiently sincere, deep, and thorough exchange with you, President, but not here." Kobe Takeru waved his hand, signaling for Suzuki Ichirō to be taken away.

Before leaving, the National Police Agency Public Security Bureau Councillor looked up at the company's glorious signboard, his expression shifting slightly.

Nothing more than the flag changing atop the city walls.

In Japan, those who can truly protect the people's safety and maintain our country's long-term peace and stability are still us public security police!

After putting him in the car, Kobe Takeru immediately reported to another group waiting.

"Kanchoukanbou, Jindai-buchō, this is Kobe; borrowing Uesugi Chief's power, this emergency arrest operation, successful dragnet!"

"Repeat, Kanchoukanbou, Buchō, relying on Uesugi Chief's godlike insight and case-solving ability, we have already legally and with proper grounds successfully arrested PMC President Suzuki Ichirō! This operation successful dragnet!"

(Chapter End)