Chapter 629: Media Storm · Global Attention!

PS: Starting tomorrow, Tenshi is going on a business trip to Tohoku for a few days and will also do some sightseeing, so updates these few days won't be very stable; there might be the common double chapters or occasional two updates. Please understand~ Once Tenshi returns from Tohoku, I'll update furiously! Has Brother Tenshi ever lied to you?

PS2: This chapter is a super long chapter of 5000 words!

In the car on the way home, same as always, Ikeda Erena was driving, Uesugi Muneyuki sat in the passenger seat, Minami Ojou-sama and Ishihara Mikoto sat in the back seat.

Erena was still somewhat displeased; she pouted, feeling that she hadn't been of any use in this case. What was most unbearable was that she clearly knew the inside story, but Uesugi Minami: "You don't know" forcibly cut off her chance to participate in this matter.

The Forensic Beauty was already exhausted; she had changed into a light floral dress and a cross-twist flower shirt, leaning against the back seat feigning sleep.

She couldn't not rest properly; there was a vicious battle to fight tonight!

"Akimoto Daijin committed suicide." Minami, holding her mobile phone in the back seat, said softly: "News from Headquarters; when the Special Investigation Unit and Headquarters Investigation Division 2 detectives rushed into the Minato Ward private office, Akimoto Daijin had already hanged himself. Currently the Forensics Division is examining the scene; all signs indicate suicide."

"Suicide? Is it really suicide?" Erena pouted. There was a bit of traffic on the Tokyo roads; she was just waiting for Minami Ojou-sama's order to immediately turn the car around and head to the scene, taking Uesugi Muneyuki to perform the autopsy!

Him just committing suicide like this really lets him off too easy!

However, Erena waited for a long time without receiving Minami Ojou-sama's order, and Uesugi Muneyuki didn't react either. The Tall Beauty thought for a moment, then took the initiative to say: "Not calling Sōsetsu over to do the autopsy? For this kind of thing, only Sōsetsu's autopsy results can gain the joint recognition of both the US and Japan, right?"

"Yes, but it's precisely because of this reason that neither Headquarters nor the District Prosecutors Office will call Sōsetsu." Minami Ojou-sama gave a nasal snort, sounding rather sarcastic yet also helpless: "This is the right way. Akimoto Daijin, as Foreign Minister, is involved in far too many matters related to the national polity. Calling Sōsetsu over in this situation————"

"This guy Sōsetsu investigates everything, and insists on telling everything. What if he drags out something else? No, he definitely will drag out even more!" Ishihara Mikoto opened her eyes, saying with a bit of lingering fear and helplessness: "Our Watanabe Director and Superintendent Watanabe, this is them protecting Sōsetsu, protecting this treasure of the Metropolitan Police Department! Let's go home, let's go home, my poor little heart! I can't take it all by myself!"

"Hehe." Uesugi Muneyuki could also sense that whether it was the Prosecutor's Special Investigation Unit or the Metropolitan Police Department, both intentionally excluded him from the autopsy of Akimoto Daijin.

They can't let him investigate everything, right? What if this guy Uesugi digs up something else?

Are you trying to destroy Japan?

Uesugi Muneyuki was noncommittal about this. Doing things to this extent was already explosive enough; did he have to go further and dig out the dirty laundry of Akimoto Daijin and the CIA? He himself didn't care, but what about Minami, Erena, Mikoto, Asuka?

He should first devour and master the new power!

"Mo~" Erena was very dissatisfied with this result. She thought for a moment, then suddenly said: "Right, Ishihara-san? Regarding Ōsumikawa's cause of death, did he really die from stimulation?"

"Actually, it's hard to say." Ishihara Mikoto perked up when talking about this: "Although Ōsumikawa most likely died from indirect death caused by Akimoto Daijin's direct mental stimulation, if Ōsumikawa prepared sufficiently himself, he could also achieve it!"

"Eh? Really?!" Both Minami and Erena widened their eyes; only Uesugi Muneyuki smiled without speaking.

"Yes." Ishihara Mikoto nodded. She thought for a moment, then laid out her hypothesis.

Theoretically speaking, Ōsumikawa Minoru could successfully "commit suicide" without preparing any medicine.

Due to the electrolyte imbalance and cardiovascular instability accompanying late-stage pancreatic cancer, under strict supervision, Ōsumikawa could not obtain contraband drugs, but he could theoretically utilize his own physiological dysfunction.

"Theoretically, Ōsumikawa knew the time Akimoto Daijin would arrive; he could stop drinking water several hours in advance, but eat the many high-potassium fruits in the ward to accelerate his own electrolyte imbalance."

"Then, when Akimoto Daijin arrived, he would deliberately recall past tragic events, stimulating heart rate and blood pressure instability, causing increased catecholamine secretion."

"Finally, he could lower his blood oxygen saturation through 'hyperventilation', so that he could die within the specific time frame of Akimoto Daijin's departure."

The Forensic Beauty spoke out the idea she had constructed; this was also her doubt during the dissection process.

However, Ishihara Mikoto had no evidence to prove that Ōsumikawa Minoru actually did this.

Moreover, did Ōsumikawa Minoru really have the necessity to do this? She also couldn't get an accurate answer.

"Eh??? Can someone really achieve this level?" Minami Ojou-sama widened her clear, bright eyes; her legs under the short skirt tapped the floor tap-tap-tap: "No, I mean, does anyone really have this level of knowledge and the ability to manipulate their own bodily functions to this extent?"

"Impossible, right? Even Judo, Sumo, Karate masters would find it hard." Erena also chimed in opposition.

"If it's young people now it might be difficult, but the older generation of Showa people experienced the struggle from nothing to something, from blank paper to skyscrapers, and often possess extraordinary endurance towards adversity and sufficient foundational knowledge; it's not impossible." Ishihara Mikoto said somewhat uncertainly: "Unfortunately, these are all just guesses; even Sōsetsu considers it homicide————"

【What an impressive young lady.】Right next to Uesugi Muneyuki, Ōsumikawa Minoru coldly evaluated: 【She could almost qualify as a standard Showa bride.】

【You're really planning to do this?】Uesugi Muneyuki felt a chill of horror at Ōsumikawa Minoru's words.

You know too much, Mikoto-nee.

Looks like I can't let you stay any longer!

Accept the judgment of my righteous French Baguette Technique!

【I'm an engineer of forty years at Showa Chemical; why wouldn't I dare do this?】Ōsumikawa Minoru sneered: 【And I already possess this kind of power now!】

The power of Mahācakra Vidyārāja is poison!

To oneself, immune to all poisons; to the outside world, rectify and purify!

Mahācakra Vidyārāja is both the bestower of nectar and the embodiment of deadly poison!

【Looking forward to our future cooperation. For this period, you just enjoy yourself first!】Uesugi Muneyuki said nothing more; he wisely changed the subject: "Look! An emergency Diet session has convened at Nagatacho!"

"Oh oh oh!" Minami hurriedly took out her phone to check the news.

This crafty old fox Ishiba, this roly-poly toy, finally formally made his move after confirming the other side had already sent it!

Tokyo, Nagatacho.

Inside the National Diet Building, the atmosphere was heavy like the sea surface before a storm.

Lawmaker Ishiba from Tottori Prefecture, a politician known for sharp rhetoric and fearlessness against the powerful, holding sealed document envelopes, walked to the interpellation podium.

Emergency Diet, convened here!

Television cameras from across the nation all focused here.

"Prime Minister! Cabinet Ministers! What I question today is Foreign Ministry Akimoto Daijin, and certain borers hiding in our political core!" Lawmaker Ishiba's voice spread nationwide through the microphone: "The evidence I hold shows that a massive prostitution network named 'N Network', long provided underage and young women services to political and business VIPs; its core figure is none other than the current Foreign Minister— Akimoto Shin'ichirō!"

At these words, the whole assembly erupted in uproar!

The ruling party seats were in turmoil; Oowada Prime Minister's face instantly turned iron-green.

Weren't you told to suppress this?

What the hell? How is there still material?

Lawmaker Ishiba ignored interruptions and protests, beginning to display processed photos and document copies— Akimoto Former Foreign Minister entering and leaving specific residences, with several other lawmakers and famous entrepreneurs behaving intimately with young women in hidden settings———— although key information was concealed, the facial features of the individuals were clearly discernible.

He spoke passionately, laying bare the 'N Network's' operational model, its connections with overseas sex buyers, and its defilement of the nation's reputation.

"How can we do politics well together with such worms?"

Lawmaker Ishiba from Tottori Prefecture spoke passionately on the podium, simply the embodiment of justice: "Oowada you! Please give us an explanation!"

Almost simultaneously with Lawmaker Ishiba's speech, major television stations interrupted regular programming, switching to emergency special reports.

NHK: "Emergency Report: Diet Interpellation Points Directly at Foreign Minister, Suspected Involvement in Massive Sex Trade Network————"

TV Tokyo: "Political earthquake! N Network scandal erupts—new information on the deceased Foreign Minister Akimoto?!"

TBS: "Live on scene: Special Investigation Unit acting in unison, searching offices and residences of related individuals!"

Fuji TV: "Exclusive analysis: How widespread is the scandal's impact? Will the Cabinet collapse over this?"

Tokyo TV: "Ginza Tonkatsu Immortal Hall—so big you'd shout it out—Emergency Bulletin! Emergency Bulletin! Foreign Minister Akimoto of the Cabinet confirmed dead! The Diet has already initiated interpellation proceedings, possibly linked to a mysterious organization! Ishiba lawmaker publicly presenting evidence————this premium tonkatsu uses tenderloin, crispy and juicy! Egg with sauce, fresh, tender, smooth, and chewy! Eat till you burst!"

News footage keeps cutting: Ishiba lawmaker's sharp questioning in the Diet, Prime Minister Oowada frantically evading on camera, leaving only: "Regarding this matter, the Cabinet is currently awaiting further investigation."

The black sedan of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit sped like a cheetah into the Kasumigaseki government office building and the luxury apartments of Minato Ward—

Headlines of international mainstream media were swiftly seized:

New York Times: "Japanese Foreign Minister embroiled in sex trade scandal, political storm shakes the stable Oowada Cabinet!"

Headline: Japanese Foreign Minister embroiled in sex trade scandal, Oowada Cabinet faces major crisis!

Subtitle: Intense Diet questioning exposes the escort network "N Network," Tokyo prosecutors launch raid!

(Tokyo Report) Japan's political scene this week plunged into a massive storm of sex trade and power scandal, Foreign Minister Akimoto Shin'ichirō accused of close ties to a secret network "N Network" providing young women to political and business elites. During Tuesday's fierce Diet interpellation, Ishiba lawmaker presented photos believed to show Akimoto's visits to related venues, causing an uproar across parties.

This scandal directly shook Prime Minister Oowada's leadership position, his cabinet's support rate already under pressure, this may lead to internal rupture of his ruling coalition. Analysts note this is not just about morality—it may expose Japan's long-standing informal network of interest exchange, a "black box" culture. Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit swiftly acted, conducting searches at multiple related sites, foreshadowing possible involvement of more high-ranking figures.

"More reports to come—we'll monitor and broadcast in real time!"

BBC: "Tokyo: 'N Network' scandal exposes dark side of Japanese politics!"

Headline: "N Network" scandal: Japanese Foreign Minister accused of ties to prostitution network, Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit strikes hard!

Subtitle: A storm sweeping Tokyo's power core, challenging Japan's traditional political culture!

(BBC Tokyo correspondent report) A scandal dubbed "N Network" is spreading like wildfire across Japan, its core allegation: a tightly organized prostitution network serving the nation's political and business leaders, while at the eye of the storm is Japanese Foreign Minister Akimoto Shin'ichirō.

The scandal's revelation was dramatically theatrical: photos made public during Diet interpellation.

Though details remain incomplete, the allegations alone are explosive. Images appear to show Akimoto Minister in contact with young women in private settings.

The fundamental question raised is: Is there a systemic improper exchange between power, sex, and money?

The Special Investigation Unit of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, dubbed "Strongest Grant," has entered the investigation, its actions signaling this case won't easily subside. This scandal concerns not just individual conduct, but may trigger a public trust crisis in Japan's entire power operation system.

Reuters: Japanese Foreign Minister resigns over prostitution network scandal, Tokyo prosecutors discover Foreign Minister's corpse during arrest!

Subtitle: Political scandal shocks market, Nikkei index drops immediately "(Reuters Tokyo Electric) Japanese Foreign Minister Akimoto Shin'ichirō announced resignation on Wednesday, previously questioned in Diet over ties to a prostitution network named 'N Network.' This move aims to control escalating political scandal damage to the Oowada Cabinet."

After the news broke, Tokyo Stock Exchange Nikkei index clearly fell, reflecting market concerns over political instability. Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit arrested Akimoto's foreign minister secretary on suspicion of involvement with this network, and searched multiple related sites.

During the search, the Foreign Minister's corpse was found, confirmed by forensic pathologist as suicide.

This scandal involves serious allegations against senior officials' conduct, expected to severely weaken Prime Minister Oowada's authority and possibly hinder advancement of his key economic and security policies. Investigation ongoing, further arrests anticipated.

Old Chinese Media: "Major scandal erupts in Japanese political circle, multiple senior officials implicated, political stability tested"

Japanese Foreign Minister deep in scandal, suicide death, multiple Diet high officials implicated!

Subtitle: Japanese political circle erupts in "N Network" turmoil, political stability under attention "(Old Chinese Media Tokyo Electric) According to AP report, Japanese Foreign Minister Akimoto Shin'ichirō recently implicated in scandal involving 'N Network' sex work industry network."

This stems from Diet lawmaker Ishiba's public questioning, accusing Akimoto of ties to a network providing female companions to political and business figures, and presenting related video materials!

The incident has triggered a chain reaction in Japanese political circle.

Per Japanese media reports, Tokyo prosecutors' Special Investigation Unit has taken action, arresting multiple implicated individuals including Akimoto's former minister secretary, Akimoto Minister found hanging suicide during search, suspected admission of guilt!

Our station's expert analysis believes this turmoil exposes deep problems in Japan's political-business circle, expected to significantly impact Oowada Cabinet's governance prospects, subsequent developments in Japan's political situation warrant attention."

On social media, topics #N Network, #Akimoto Shin'ichirō Death, #Political Purification instantly exploded, waves of anger, disappointment, and mockery flooded all platforms.

"No humans left!" This is the most-liked content on social media, with up to 93K likes.

The action of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit was as mighty as thunder.

Under the "east wind" provided during Diet questioning, they held arrest and search warrants already prepared, launched full-scale offensive.

This time, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Unit finally had a place to use their skills!

The special organization left behind by Emperor Meiji finally had a chance to bare their fangs!

Thrilling!!!

Nishikawa Noble Teaching, Chief Prosecutor of Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, slammed the table and waved his fists—by now the office had arrested Foreign Minister Akimoto's chief secretary, N Network core operators on-site at office and home.

From their computers and documents, the Special Investigation Unit reaped massive transaction records, client lists (involving more unnamed political and business figures), and fund flow vouchers.

Start killing!!!!

I, Nishikawa Noble Teaching, am preparing for promotion to Supreme Prosecutor's Office Chief Prosecutor, you know!

Uesugi-kun, we prosecutors thank you for your contribution, you know!

And the true instigator of this massive storm, Uesugi Muneyuki, was meanwhile pondering what to eat tonight and how to tease his Mikoto-nee.

Well, one Mikoto-nee is definitely not enough, still need to bring Minami and Eirina Shīshō!

【Uesugi, did you forget something?】Just then, Hironaka Mariko suddenly said:

【Alice oh! Alice oh! Don't you care about her side? Be careful, Foreign Minister's side—fish dead, net broken!】

【Don't panic, there's Old Ren.】Uesugi Muneyuki remained very calm.

【Huh?】

【Don't panic, Old Ren already went to rescue his Alice.】Uesugi Muneyuki said rather moved:

【What a beautiful love, Old Ren, Alice wants neither his money nor his resources, nor even his legal wife's position—she only wants Kashiwagi Jin's person, his handsome sea-king face, even the sole emergency contact left to his sister is Old Ren's name.】

【This roughly————is true love!】

【So I generously gave Old Ren a chance to play hero saving the beauty!】

【And he, he still owes me thanks!】