Chapter 97

Shuichi Akai paused for a moment, almost thinking that he hadn't been back to Japan for a long time and was unfamiliar with some popular terms, leading to a misunderstanding and a generation gap with the younger generation. He couldn't help but repeat, "A self-reflection?"

"Yes, self-criticism. Do you know what self-criticism is?"

Looking at him with the eyes of someone who looks at an illiterate man, Shuichi Akai took a deep breath and said silently, "Of course I know."

He just didn't quite understand how the organization was associated with the word "self-criticism".

In large transnational illegal organizations like this, why should people write self-criticisms when they make mistakes? Shouldn't they at least be fined, stripped of some powers, and then, depending on the circumstances, subjected to more serious punishments, such as carrying out high-risk missions that could cost them their lives?

A flimsy self-criticism is utterly useless to a group of outlaws. Is the boss of this organization out of his mind?

No, maybe this is a test of obedience. Because other illegal organizations don't do this, making a group of lawless people write self-criticisms like students is a good way to temper their temper. Even if they just copy one, it proves their obedience.

System: [...This guy is starting to doubt the organization's boss. Although he contributed some because of you, the majority of his contribution went elsewhere. What a waste!!!]

Upon hearing this, Usui Saiki also felt sorry for him: [Akai Shuichi is truly the most uncooperative student I've ever seen; his focus is so off... Don't worry, he'll get back on track!]

So Bo Yezhai urged, "How is it? Can you write it? Be more formal, act like a civil servant! I think you have the demeanor of a civil servant!"

Shuichi Akai's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "You just said before that I don't look like a good person."

"Yeah, you look just like an FBI agent. Speaking of which, do FBI agents write self-criticisms? They seem to have a lot of self-righteousness when they kill people."

Shuichi Akai: "...I don't know, I'm not the FBI."

Can we please stop mentioning the FBI? What makes him seem like an FBI agent? He clearly underwent professional training before infiltrating, so how can he still be described as an FBI agent?!

They keep bringing it up, it really feels like they've discovered something but aren't taking it seriously... Is this what a genius with a mental illness looks like?

Shuichi Akai silently reminded himself to be vigilant—he couldn't underestimate the other person just because they seemed mentally unstable. Sometimes, these seemingly crazy guys were more likely to discover problems that ordinary people couldn't.

To reiterate, he can question Bo Yezaki and the organization's boss, but he cannot question the fact that this multinational organization must have its strengths to have developed to this point and operate so well. There must be a reason why it tolerates someone like Bo Yezaki having a code name.

Bo Yezhai hesitated for a moment: "Then can you help me write a self-criticism?"

Shuichi Akai took a deep breath: "Do you want someone to write a self-criticism, or do you want an FBI agent to write one?"

Just then, someone suddenly came out of their bedroom and overheard Shuichi Akai's words. They were taken aback: "What FBI?"

Knowing all along that the other person was also there, Usaku Saiki feigned surprise: "Scottish! You're here too!"

“Long time no see… I have a mission nearby in a couple of days, so staying here is convenient.” Scotland replied gently. “What were you talking about? Did you discover evidence that Mr. Moroboshi is an FBI agent?”

Akai Shuichi: "…………"

This place is unbearable. He hears more FBI information here in one minute than he does in a whole day in the United States. After all, his colleagues only say "we," and only outsiders say "FBI."

But if he leaves Usakabe Saiki now and tries to join the organization through other means, it would seem too ulterior and more suspicious. Right now, because this guy is crazy, no one suspects that he is really an FBI agent... Sigh, that's what they say, but with so many people in the organization, why did he have to encounter a mentally ill person?

He reflected on his actions once when he was being taken advantage of, and now Shuichi Akai is reflecting again on how he ended up in this situation.

I didn't do anything particularly difficult to gain the organization's trust, so why am I so tired?

Usakabe Saiki replied cheerfully, "He asked me if I simply wanted someone to write a self-criticism, or if I wanted the FBI to write one. Actually, if possible, I would prefer the Japanese Public Security Bureau to write the self-criticism for me... You've come at the perfect time."

This time, it was Scotland's turn to feel uneasy, but he had already skillfully begun to use questioning to find out why Usuo Saiki was saying such strange things: "Why Japanese Public Security? Can't ordinary Japanese police be used? What about police from other countries?"

“I heard that the education level in the Public Security Bureau is higher, and some ordinary police officers have even graduated from high school!” Bo Yezaki said confidently. “After thinking about it, I think that since I am in Japan, it is better to write the self-criticism in Japanese.”

Scotland was a little speechless, but still maintained a smile: "It's just a Japanese language apology, does it necessarily require the police?"

Usakabe Saiki pondered, "It's all Moroboshi Dai's fault. Whenever I see him, I think of the FBI, and the conversation goes astray without me realizing it. At first, I just wanted someone with a more serious, civil servant-like style."

Akai Shuichi: "...???"

How can you blame him for all this?! He's the one who least wants Usui Saiki to think about the FBI, okay?!

We need to divert Usaku Saiki's attention. We can't let him just associate him with the FBI. It would be best to drag a few more people into this and make more connections.

Shuichi Akai then asked coldly, "Why did you say it's just right that someone from Scotland is here? Is he a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau?"

Scotland:"……???"

He had no grudge against Moroboshi Dai, so why would he suddenly set a trap for him?! He even helped Moroboshi Dai discover that someone had taken a kickback from him!

Having been a member of the organization for so long, this is the first time Scotland has truly experienced what it means to not be a good person easily; it's true that good deeds don't always bring good rewards!

"Why are you in such a hurry to pin this on me?" Scotland's smile turned dangerous. "Could it be that I'm right, you really are an FBI agent?"

Shuichi Akai said calmly, "I just heard what Usoya-kun said and thought he saw you as a Japanese policeman in Scotland, so I was just a little curious."

“Ah, Scotland does look quite like a Japanese public security officer,” Usakata Saiki interjected. “But I said his arrival was just in time because I figured one more person would mean one more written report… and the boss has already promised to send someone to investigate whether he’s an undercover agent.”

Akai Shuichi: "...?!?!?!"

No, I was just casually changing the subject, are you serious?!

So if this guy says someone looks like an undercover agent, the organization's boss will actually investigate, right?!

Shuichi Akai was shocked, and once again redefined Saiki Usaku's status in his mind. He couldn't help but wonder if he had really exposed something. Right now, people were just watching the clown, which was why they kept mentioning the FBI, just to see when he would realize what was going on.

But this shouldn't be the case. He was active in the United States before, and after coming to Japan, he did what a fake identity would do. On the day he staged the accident, Usakabe Saiki said he looked like the FBI. Even in the United States, no investigation would be conducted so quickly!

Scotland knew what the Boss meant by "investigation," so he wasn't too worried about it. Instead, he was relieved to finally find out why Usakabe Saiki was so happy to see him while mentioning the Japanese Public Security Bureau: "What kind of self-criticism are you going to write?"

“It’s hard to say the specifics, but you can write a few templates,” said Bo Yezaki. “I hope you can write a self-criticism that expresses the feeling that, ‘Although I was wrong in your eyes, I was right in the end. You’d better learn to be flexible and not wait until something really goes wrong to realize that you should have listened to me.’”

Scotland: "...Is it okay to write it like this?"

Is this still a self-criticism? Isn't this a provocation?

Usoya Saiki insisted: "No problem, write it like this, and you write it too, Moroboshi Dai."

Shuichi Akai narrowed his eyes: "Scotland is your partner, it's his business if he's willing to help you, but I seem to be your creditor, don't I?"

"The one who hit you was Akemi Miyano."

"...No, I mean you still owe me kickbacks."

"I've told you so many times, it's not a kickback—you're so annoying! I was trying to help you find a job, and you just caused trouble! I'll give you the money in a bit, okay?"

Shuichi Akai: "Personally, I don't like having so much commission taken from me. Why don't you keep this money and introduce me to an agency with a lower commission rate?"

Bo Yezhai looked at him for a while: "Then, a self-criticism?"

"...I'll write it for you."

"Okay, I'll introduce you to them."

Usoppei readily went inside to make a phone call.

"Vodka, are you free now? I can introduce you to a cheap sniper."

Vodka: "...??? You mean the one who looks like the FBI? Didn't you say you wouldn't give it to the organization?"

"This guy is so annoying, always talking about kickbacks, I've already said that it's not a kickback - I might as well introduce you to him, so he won't suspect me of taking kickbacks all the time. Just use him as an outsourced employee, I'm not recommending him to join the organization! I can't stand having two Gins in the same organization, it makes me want to laugh... I mean, it's uncomfortable."

Vodka: "…………"

He suspected that Bo Yezaki might have simply taken a kickback and then felt guilty seeing him in front of him, so he was trying to find an excuse to shift the trouble onto him.

But this person was indeed quite competent as an outsourced worker; they completed all the tasks and didn't cause any unnecessary trouble...

"Okay, give me his contact information later." Vodka didn't want to talk to Bo Ye Saiki any longer and decided to make a quick decision. Regardless of whether this person had any problems, he agreed first.

...Speaking of whether there are any problems, how is Rum's investigation into Moroboshi's case going?! It's been several days already!

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Bonus chapter. Goodnight everyone.

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Shuichi Akai's current impression of the organization: They require written self-criticisms, they support a high-ranking mentally ill person, and the mentally ill person's words carry significant weight; if they say someone is an undercover boss, the boss will believe them and order investigations.

Vodka: ? Which organization are you talking about?