Chapter 616

In the death of Takigawa Tsubasa, Uesugi Muneyuki saw some fragmented pieces.

Takigawa Tsubasa's awakening indeed came from Uesugi Muneyuki's report; after being expelled from the "KJDZ" club for concealing his former yakuza identity and being hunted by both black and white paths, in extreme pain and unwillingness, Takigawa Tsubasa gradually sensed the power of the inner world.

It was then that he met the Kansai New God "God of Divergence" "Grand Unification Countenance" An Akimoto.

What connection or relationship exists between the two is unclear, and Takigawa Tsubasa naturally would not tell him.

Unexpected to Uesugi Muneyuki, An Akimoto in Takigawa Tsubasa's eyes was not some supreme existence or evil symbol; this Kansai New God was even quite — approachable, he listened attentively to Takigawa Tsubasa's words, although Uesugi Muneyuki could not know what Takigawa Tsubasa said, but An Akimoto clearly enjoyed listening and gave him comfort and encouragement, and even gave him a big hug.

Then he gave him power.

Specifically, medicine and empowerment.

According to Uesugi Muneyuki's judgment, that medicine undoubtedly is the same as previously mentioned, made from archaeological collection of New God remains on the Kansai side, and as for empowerment.

The empowerment is specifically named "Gift of Divergence," meaning touching a mortal's soul and forcibly "awakening" it.

This awakening actually violently tears a small part from the soul's "whole," granting it random, twisted supernatural power, and then the inner world power of the anointed surges out through the tug between the original soul and the separated soul.

In the process of divergence and unification, the inner world power inherently contained in every living being continuously surges out — and depletes faster than in ordinary people.

Lonely, oh so lonely.

Return to the grand creation, let all things become one!

Within the range of An Akimoto's divine influence, everyone's consciousness is lightly connected, individual thoughts easily contaminated by others' emotions (especially fear and loneliness), making them more susceptible to his teachings, yearning to return to the so-called "whole."

However, An Akimoto did not expect that Takigawa Tsubasa, possibly due to his host experience, merely regarded inner world power as a tool to achieve goals, and through a series of rituals spreading fear, hatred, and panic, he not only made his power grow stronger, but ultimately stole inner world power from the imperial secret cache, cultivating a Dharma Body.

At the same time, Takigawa Tsubasa verified that the Living God Family still has power protecting them, so he dared not act rashly; the bombs were mostly to see what cards the imperial family still had, but he was stopped by Uesugi.

But why is it the Lord of Shitōrin?

After reviewing the materials, Uesugi Muneyuki learned that the Lord of Shitōrin is a pair of male and female skeleton deities dancing in Shitōrin (Cemetery). They govern the Sky Burial Platform, are symbols of death, and simultaneously reminders of life.

Their dance is both a celebration of death and a display of wisdom, warning the world that all will eventually become bones, dispelling attachment to the physical body.

So Emperor Sakawa is truly just a biology teacher?

【His existence is to shatter attachment — especially attachment to the "self." He shows corruption and death, telling people: the body you cherish, obsess over, and fear will ultimately return to dust.】At this moment, the Village Flower Palace appeared, she still wearing a plain white small-pattern kimono, holding a paper umbrella, speaking softly with a hint of sorrow: 【Just like us, we are remnants of the old era; after the logic tide, the new era has no ship for us.】

【Isn't this what I told you? From One Piece.】Uesugi Muneyuki said with narrowed eyes.

【Hehe, the cockroach manga is quite exciting, although I don't understand what they're saying, but it feels passionate.】Arimura Hana said casually, Village Flower Palace has been reading manga lately, her favorite being Devilman

And Blasting Fist, especially enjoying the fragments of humans slaughtering and harming each other.

【Alright, let's not talk about this for now; regarding this matter, do you have any more teachings for me?】Uesugi Muneyuki said respectfully.

【Well, this New God's level is probably just another guy who climbed onto the Golden Throne.】Village Flower Palace said impatiently: 【Problems, problems, I don't like answering questions! And besides, you're not strong enough yet, you have no right to know.】

Saying that, Village Flower Palace disappeared while holding a Chainsaw Man manga.

Golden Throne? Uesugi Muneyuki raised his eyebrows.

This is definitely not a good term!

Moreover, even though I have already cultivated the prototype of the fourth Wisdom King, Military Tea利 Wisdom King, I'm still not strong enough?

Indeed, I still need more, more fresh flesh — cough, cough, fresh soul!

But before that, I must first blow up Akimoto Daijin!

Everyone, move aside, I'm going to blow it up!!!

The next day afternoon, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department press conference scene——————————————————————

The magnesium lights were like dense lightning, illuminating the press table in pure white.

Superintendent General Watanabe Eiji wore formal uniform, the golden cherry blossoms on his shoulder boards shining brightly.

His face was solemn, yet his brows betrayed undisguised vigor and confidence.

"Media friends," Watanabe Director's voice spread through the entire venue via microphone, carrying undeniable authority: "Today, I represent the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, with a heart both heavy and relieved, reporting to the nation: after relentless continuous investigation, the long-standing imperial periphery bomb placement failed case, which caused severe social impact, and the Foreign Minister's official vehicle explosion case, have now been officially solved!

Instantly, the audience erupted in uproar, reporters leaning forward, shutter sounds like a violent storm.

What imperial case? I've never heard of it?

Wait a moment?

Indeed, two months ago, something big seemed to have happened at the imperial residence, but all news sources were blocked, and now you tell us someone found a bomb in the imperial case?!

And just beside Watanabe Eiji, Uesugi Muneyuki began to slowly explain the full story of the imperial case, naturally, the content was reviewed and reduced by the Imperial Household Agency: "The origin of everything was in July, when our Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department received a request for help from the imperial residence, a staff member of the Imperial Household Agency was found dead in the imperial pond — "

Uesugi Muneyuki slowly recounted the entire imperial case and the entire Akimoto Daijin's ministerial vehicle Toyota Century explosion case.

The twists and turns, the complexity, Uesugi Muneyuki's several key judgments and verifications made the entire audience listen entranced, for a moment, the entire press conference scene had no sound at all.

Until Uesugi Muneyuki finished telling the story of last night's ambush, and finally, in lawful self-defense, as a "citizen's arrest," he struck Takigawa Tsubasa with serious injury (but did not say it was direct death).

"All evidence clearly indicates that the two cases, as well as several prior similar malicious murder cases, have the same perpetrator — one Takigawa Tsubasa!" Watanabe Eiji, not giving reporters a chance to ask questions, immediately displayed processed photos of Takigawa Tsubasa and partial physical evidence photos: "Through biological traces left at the scene, fingerprints, and the latest obtained decisive evidence, we have already built a complete evidence chain. Unfortunately, the criminal, when attempting to assault Uesugi Chief last night, was subdued, and due to severe injuries, died in the early hours of today."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the hall, his tone resonant: "Although the perpetrator can no longer face legal judgment, the truth has already been made clear! This fully proves that any crime challenging legal dignity and endangering public safety will ultimately not escape justice's verdict! Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, we have the capability and determination to safeguard the safety and stability of Tokyo and even Japan!"

"Very good, now let's begin questions!" Chief of the Public Relations Division Togasaki loudly said.

At the start of the Q&A session, the atmosphere was extremely heated.

"Director! The perpetrator is dead, does this mean many details will become eternal mysteries? Such as his motive? Were there accomplices?" a sharp reporter asked.

"Investigation has never ceased." Watanabe Eiji responded calmly: "Regarding motive and possible connections, police are conducting in-depth investigation. The perpetrator's death indeed brings some difficulty to the investigation, but this absolutely does not mean conclusion.

We are disclosing only the part that is beyond doubt."

Another reporter followed up: "Rumors say the suspect may still have other secrets and cases on him, so the police chose to silence him? May I ask whether last night's assault is true? Is this truly a citizen's arrest of justifiable defense? Or a meticulously planned silencing operation?"

Watanabe Director's face showed just the right solemnity: "Doctor Uesugi, as our department's advisor, has indeed played an important role in providing academic support and on-site search and investigation forensics. As for specific details, due to involving investigation secrets and citizen privacy, it is inconvenient to disclose. But I can emphasize, Uesugi Chief's actions were lawful and compliant, he made an indelible contribution to breaking the case."

"We have already submitted all justifiable defense evidence from the scene to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office; whether to prosecute or not is not decided by our department, but by the prosecutors' judgment, but we Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department firmly believe this is a case of justifiable defense!"

Throughout the press conference, Watanabe Eiji and accompanying attendees such as Ikeda Kaoru Management Officer, facing various sharp questions, consistently maintained a posture of solid evidence and full confidence.

They presented DNA comparison results, physical evidence photos, and other "hard evidence," successfully suppressing most of the doubt waves. The image of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, at this moment, was shaped into a victorious force turning the tide.

The reporters at the scene sighed in amazement; one can imagine, next the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Uesugi Muneyuki will again be on the front page headlines!

How come in recent years, major cases have been so numerous?!

At the same time, the Foreign Minister's Official Residence.

Foreign Minister Akimoto Daijin sat in the antique study, as Fuji TV broadcast live the Metropolitan Police Department's news conference on the large liquid crystal television. He watched Watanabe Eiji on stage, full of vigor, his face showing no expression, only his gaze deep and unfathomable.

At the same time, slightly carrying a hint of ruthlessness.

Just then, his personal, unrecorded mobile phone rang.

The name displayed on the screen was—Suo Giin.

Akimoto Shin'ichirō slowly picked up the phone, pressed the answer key, and held it to his ear.

"Suo Marquis?" His voice was steady, no emotion detectable.

"Foreign Minister Akimoto." On the other end of the phone, Suo Masao's voice came: "You must have already seen the news. What do you plan to do about Alice's side? Has it already been discovered by Uesugi? If you act now, it will be too late—"

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Foreign Minister Akimoto's gaze shifted from the television screen to the meticulously trimmed pine and cypress in the courtyard outside the window. He fell silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, his voice low and full of power: "Do not worry!"

"Agent Smith will stand on our side!"

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