Chapter 214: The Hatamoto Clan

At three in the afternoon, the cruise ship docked at the Tokyo port, and the police had already received the news and brought a team to arrest people at the first opportunity.

Several bodyguards escorted Ichiro Hatamoto, whose hands were bandaged, off the cruise ship. This was also the first time Mariko Hatamoto and Hokuro Hatamoto had seen their son today.

With a haggard face, his spirit was withered, his eye sockets were sunken, and even on the bandages wrapping his hands, one could see a large patch of bright red blood seeping through.

This miserable appearance made Mariko Hatamoto burst into tears directly.

“Ichiro... my Ichiro...”

She found it hard to imagine what kind of treatment her son had received before being controlled yesterday, but she couldn’t even say a word.

Because she knew that this was her son’s own fault; if it weren’t for him taking a knife to see the old man, he wouldn’t have been treated like this.

“Not knowing life from death.”

Gozo Hatamoto watched with cold eyes and couldn’t help but snort coldly.

He had completely lost hope in these people. Now that they had gotten off the ship, starting tomorrow, he would begin to take action.

Gozo Hatamoto’s gaze swept over Takenari Zaiki, who was standing at the end with a frustrated face. It was a pity, the original arrangements were no longer usable.

Of course, Gozo Hatamoto didn’t have any regrets about this, because he had just realized that his granddaughter seemed to have a deeper connection with that group of young ladies.

Takenari Zaiki’s ability to act and work ability were quite strong; it was a pity to just give up, but this could also be considered a choice made by his granddaughter herself. If she gave up, then give up.

Compared to Takenari Zaiki, his granddaughter being able to participate in that group of young ladies was very crucial.

This benefit was far more useful than having Takenari Zaiki’s assistance.

This broadened network of contacts could give Natsu greater help, which was completely incomparable to Takenari Zaiki.

Therefore, a useless chess piece could just be discarded completely.

There would be no chance to meet again in the future.

At this moment, the entrance where they got off the cruise ship had already been surrounded by Inspector Megure and his men.

The charge of attempted murder was not small; as a confirmed criminal with solid evidence, it could be said that it didn’t need much time—it had reached the point where they could close the case directly just by taking the person and the evidence back.

The several bodyguards escorting Ichiro Hatamoto handed the person over, and then took out the kitchen knife with a blood-stained handle placed in a plastic bag, as well as a disk recording the video.

“This is the murder weapon used by the perpetrator. In addition, the disk records the entire process of the perpetrator committing the crime.”

Inspector Megure took a look at the murder weapon and the disk; these things needed to be investigated later.

“Officer Sato, put the things away.”

“Yes.”

Miwako Sato came over to receive the things. The murder weapon and the process of committing the crime were very clear; this perpetrator’s crime was considered completely solidified, and no matter who it was, they couldn’t easily shake it.

A glance at the perpetrator’s hands—on the bandaged hands, one could see a large area of blood seeping through. Looking at the situation, he had been taught a lesson.

The bodyguards also noticed Miwako Sato’s gaze. In order to avoid bringing trouble to the Eldest Miss and Miss Kaguya, they still needed to explain.

“The wounds on his hands were caused by the granddaughter of the perpetrator’s target.”

“Officer, also a reminder, this was a correct resistance made to stop the perpetrator from committing the crime.”

“Regarding how the wounds on the perpetrator’s hands were caused, the disk also has a clear record.”

Inspector Megure nodded slightly.

“Thank you for your hard work. Regarding the detailed situation of the case, we need to conduct a more detailed confirmation.”

The bodyguards were also very clear about the police’s procedures.

“Miss Kaguya has said that she will fully cooperate with the police’s investigation. The cruise ship will not leave the port in the near future, and the police can enter it to conduct investigations.”

“Regarding the situation at the crime scene, the crew on the cruise ship all know the situation, but Miss Kaguya may not have time to accept the investigation; tomorrow is a school day.”

Inspector Megure breathed a slight sigh of relief. He hadn’t expected this Miss Shinomiya to be so easy to talk to. As for not being able to cooperate with the investigation, it didn’t matter; after all, this time it was only attempted murder, not a real homicide.

Plus, this time the personnel involved in the crime had nothing to do with Miss Shinomiya, so naturally, it was fine not to cooperate with the investigation.

“This is naturally as it should be.”

The bodyguards who received the guarantee nodded slightly. By now, the people on the cruise ship had also been getting off one after another.

Leading them was naturally the people of the Hatamoto clan.

“Mr. Gozo Hatamoto, as the target of the perpetrator, I hope you can go to the Metropolitan Police Department to conduct an investigation and confirmation.”

“Sorry to trouble you, Officer.”

Gozo Hatamoto didn’t choose to refuse. He definitely needed to come forward to solve this matter; only his confirmation could completely send this delusional guy Ichiro Hatamoto to prison.

It also saved others from having extra thoughts.

“Natsu, you come with me.”

“Coming, Grandfather.”

As for the others of the Hatamoto clan, Gozo Hatamoto didn’t even bother to take a look.

And Natsu Hatamoto, who followed, didn’t look back at the former relatives behind her.

At this moment, she no longer considered these people to be her relatives. After the incident where her grandfather was almost stabbed to death by her cousin Ichiro Hatamoto, Natsu Hatamoto no longer thought that these blood-related people had any more connection with her.

She had completely lost hope in these former family members.

Next, Natsu Hatamoto already understood that the focus of the future was not on those family members, but on Mr. Fool, whom she now believed in.

The others of the Hatamoto clan walking behind looked at the grandfather and granddaughter walking in front. Everyone felt a cloud of gloom hanging over their heads, and the bad feeling was already very obvious.

“It seems the old man has made a decision.”

Shoji Hatamoto sighed powerlessly. This move by Ichiro this time had completely worn away the old man’s only remaining family affection.

He could also be considered one of the people involved.

However, he actually understood that the old man was also unwilling to pay for his so-called dreams.

Shoji Hatamoto knew that he needed to be mentally prepared for the future.

Perhaps, after going back, he could handle those shops of his, otherwise, his life in the future would likely be very difficult.

“Why... is it always Natsu...”

Akie Hatamoto, in a sexy V-neck dress, had only indescribable anger at this moment.

From the past, she had been the one not favored by her parents.

When her parents were alive, they only doted on Natsu.

After her parents passed away, her grandfather also only doted on Natsu. As the older sister, she had always been suppressed; she had clearly done a lot, yet she still couldn’t get any attention.

At this moment, she also felt that everything would be completely far away from her. Akie Hatamoto had only full powerlessness.