Chapter 521

No, no, no, we can't just assume that Shinryu's family has problems because of his demeanor. After all, the reputation of the Japanese Public Security Bureau is terrible, not only abroad, but even among the Japanese police.

Perhaps Shinryu Samakawa's family is yet another victim of the Japanese Public Security Bureau's illegal and unethical actions.

"Stop overthinking! Just ask!" Matsuda Jinpei couldn't take it anymore. "Kankawa, stop with the vague answers and watching our reactions. What's going on?"

Kenji Hagiwara glanced silently at Shinryu Hagiwara, and sure enough, saw Shinryu Hagiwara's gaze drift away regretfully.

"…………"

We're talking about serious matters, can you please tone down that weird sense of humor?!

However, Shinryu was genuinely relaxed and not worried at all, which, to some extent, suggests that it really wasn't something to be concerned about...

A sudden thought flashed through Kenji Hagiwara's mind, and he realized a possibility.

This guess is too incredible for Hanchuan Shenliu, but if he guesses right, then none of the problems will be problems—or rather, it would be best if it were the same as his guess.

"etc!"

Before Matsuda Jinpei could press him further, Hagiwara Kenji suddenly straightened up and asked cautiously.

"Little Fukami... are your family members Japanese public security officers?"

Matsuda Jinpei stared blankly: "Huh?"

Although Matsuda Jinpei is also very smart, the cases he usually deals with are all related to bombs. He only needs to be responsible for defusing bombs, unlike Hagiwara Kenji who thinks about solving cases every day. So he didn't think about it in that direction for the time being.

But after hearing Kenji Hagiwara's guess, Jinpei Matsuda thought about it and realized that it might actually be true!

Hanchuan Shenliu usually likes to play word games, such as blaming the Japanese Public Security Bureau for becoming an orphan... If a family member is a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau and dies as a result, it can be described in the same way.

Furthermore, the Public Security Bureau of the National Police Agency of Japan is an intelligence agency, and some special positions require secrecy even from family members; they can only be described as ordinary police officers or other jobs.

If someone dies while performing a special mission, their family members might be relocated to avoid trouble. During this process, it's possible that documents might be falsified.

In particular, the exam for Kankawa Shinryu is for the Metropolitan Police Department, not the National Police Agency. The National Police Agency's files are encrypted, and the Metropolitan Police Department cannot find the original documents.

I feel that if a family member was a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau and died while performing a dangerous mission, it would explain all the problems surrounding Shinryu Samakawa.

Under the intense gazes of Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda, Shinryu Kazukawa pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, my father was a Japanese public security officer who died in the line of duty. Although I think this kind of thing should be kept secret, you won't tell anyone, right? Then it's okay."

Matsuda Jinpei slapped his forehead, then leaned against the back of the chair in front of him and remained silent.

Kenji Hagiwara slumped over the steering wheel, feeling a little dizzy: "You... you hid it so well..."

“After all, there are many things that can’t be said.” Han Chuan Shenliu, on the other hand, was completely unaffected, watching his two friends’ breakdown with great interest.

Matsuda Jinpei suddenly looked up: "Then I have another question—"

"No, that's enough." Han Chuan Shenliu coldly refused. "The rest is something you shouldn't know right now."

“I’m not asking about your father’s mission,” Matsuda Jinpei frowned. “I’m asking about your current situation… I have a feeling you’re doing something rather dangerous behind the scenes—I’m not talking about being an advisor to the yakuza or anything like that, those aren’t dangerous for you… just…”

Kenji Hagiwara knew what Jinpei Matsuda was worried about, so he asked for him: "Have you had contact with your father's former mission targets?"

He disappears from contact frequently, deliberately makes contact with people from the other side of the world, as if he has something important to do, and his attitude is as if being a policeman is just an interlude in his life...

All of this made them a little uneasy, worried that Han Chuan Shenliu was too compatible with the other world and would gradually become unwilling to return.

But when asked to come out for dinner, Han Chuan Shenliu would calmly agree. During meals, he didn't act like a perfect mannequin, but rather revealed his true colors as a picky eater. He would also get angry if he lost a game... Such daily routines made them feel a little more at ease.

But now that they know the truth, their worries have shifted—could this guy be trying to see what kind of being caused him to lose his family, and then doing something dangerous?

Matsuda Jinpei pondered: "But if you also join the Japanese Public Security Bureau, it will be inconvenient..."

"Probably not?" Kenji Hagiwara said uncertainly. "Not long ago, Commander Kuroda invited Kofukami to join the Japanese Public Security Bureau, but he refused."

Hankawa Shinryu: "I don't trust the Japanese Public Security Bureau, so I might as well do it myself."

Ken Hagiwara understood in two seconds: "So you really did investigate it yourself?!"

Matsuda Jinpei rubbed his forehead, groaning, "Ugh, my head hurts. I feel like the balance mechanism in my brain is broken..."

Hanchuan Shenliu said matter-of-factly, "Why can't I investigate? Do you really think that the Japanese Public Security Bureau can accomplish anything significant on its own?"

The two regular police officers fell silent.

After a long pause, Kenji Hagiwara finally spoke up timidly: "Your father is also a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau, right... Is it really okay to say that?"

Han Chuan Shenliu was cold and ruthless, with an attitude of not recognizing even his own family: "His death speaks volumes."

Hagihara Kenji: "…………"

Matsuda Jinpei: "…………"

—This, this is truly a filial son! This is so chilling!

They even had some doubts about how much of Kanakawa Shinryu's investigation was for the sake of his father, a Japanese public security officer, and how much was simply to satisfy his own curiosity...

Hanchuan Shenliu concluded: "Anyway, things are going quite smoothly for me now, so don't worry. But I can't tell you the specifics until I've sorted things out."

There's no way I could feel at ease!

When Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda pressed for more information, Shinryu Samikawa became uncooperative. The most they could find out was that Samikawa's father had gone undercover, but the cause of death was an act of bravery, and that the reason Samikawa wanted to become a policeman was because of his father...

There are too many flaws; no wonder Shinryu Hankawa thinks the Japanese Public Security Bureau is unreliable.

They had no choice but to start the vehicle and drive Hanchuan Shenliu back.

Well, Hanchuan Shenliu knows what he's doing...

Is it some kind of organization like the Kishin-gumi? They can even do good deeds while undercover, it seems pretty relaxed.

Given Han Chuan Shen Liu's abilities, perhaps there really isn't much to worry about.

[Alex is just asking for trouble...] The skeptical system was embarrassed. [Otherwise, he could easily have survived by simply buying something with his points... You make it sound like he's unprofessional.]

Usakabe Saiki quipped: "After all, the Japanese Public Security Bureau and its organizations are incompetent. He probably resigned early in his past life, probably because he didn't want to continue dealing with this mess... I never imagined that even after death, being bound to this system would still require him to do all this. Sometimes, it's just a fleeting thought that makes you lose motivation and think dying is a good thing. I understand."

Suspicion Value System: [Don't get the hint!]

"Don't worry, I'm different from him. He doesn't like indulging in pleasures, but I have so many motivations to live!" Bo Yezaki said enthusiastically. "So many games, so many serials, so many fun people..."

When you say "fun," do you mean the person is interesting, or just the literal meaning of "fun"?

Usoppō Saiki: [Is this something you need to pay attention to? You're talking a bit too much lately.]

Suspicion value system: [...]

After seeing Hanakawa Shinryu off at his doorstep and saying goodbye, Matsuda Jinpei suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I almost forgot about the beginning... Why is someone suddenly checking your file?"

"Don't worry about it, it's probably the FBI." Hanchuan Shenliu waved his hand. "See you later."

The two watched as Han Chuan Shenliu entered his house without taking it seriously at all.

Matsuda Jinpei: "...Why is the FBI investigating Kankawa again, with nothing better to do?"

Kenji Hagiwara: "They were probably just bored... Well, the FBI did try to recruit Fukaru, but he didn't agree... Who knows what the FBI was thinking? Maybe they wanted to investigate and see if there was any way to persuade him?"

After discussing it, the two realized they understood Han Chuan Shenliu's nonchalant behavior, and if it was because of that, then it wasn't worth worrying about.

"We should be more worried about his undercover investigation of targets that even the Japanese Public Security Bureau failed to uncover."

“There’s no use in us worrying. He doesn’t seem to need us to worry,” Matsuda Jinpei complained. “He might just casually say something like ‘It’s all taken care of’ during dinner tomorrow.”

Kenji Hagiwara sighed, "...Well, nothing's happened all these years anyway, so I'll just continue to believe him for now..."

This is probably why Xiao Shenliu didn't want to tell them before, because it seemed pointless for them to know; it would only add to their worries.

The result is that Shinryu, a minor, has carried so many heavy burdens all the way to where he is now...

Thinking of this, Kenji Hagiwara's brain suddenly froze for a moment.

Some memories of having my self-criticisms written for others involuntarily surfaced.

And then there's the case of Kanakawa Shinryu, who disappeared as soon as he arrived at the scene, only to reappear with a distraught prisoner...

There are also group meals, trips, and outings that begin with relaxation and end with solving a case...

And they like to say strange things that you have to explain to them...

Countless messes he was responsible for cleaning up rushed through Kenji Hagiwara's mind.

The feelings of sympathy in my heart inexplicably receded like the tide... Han Chuan Shen Liu doesn't need sympathy.

Matsuda Jinpei sensed something was wrong and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing," Kenji Hagiwara said with relief. "Actually, I'm a bit of a temper too... but when I think about how he was a minor back then, I suddenly feel much calmer!"

Matsuda Jinpei: "...Are you alright? The past is the past, he's an adult now! Why don't you throw a tantrum!"

Back home, Usakabe Saiki thought he could relax for a few days, but before he could even change his clothes, he received an email from Ireland.

I'm back in Japan! When can we meet?

Bo Yezhai: "..."

That's way too fast! They're working too hard; they must be out of their minds!

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Han Chuan: His death speaks volumes.

What a filial son!

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Theoretically speaking, the character of Han Chuan is very suitable for the roles of a beautiful, strong, and tragic hero.

But the closer someone is to him, the more...

He's the kind of guy that acquaintances can't sympathize with.