Chapter 57 Mr. Divergence Zero, what do you say?

The email was received a minute after it was sent. The girl with short brown hair put down her phone and picked up the coffee on the table.

She didn't drink it, but instead looked down at the ripples spreading across the calm surface of the coffee: "Sister, are you ready?"

The woman with long black hair sat opposite her, her face showing more determination than worry: "Wherever Shiho wants to stay, I will go."

However, she was still a little curious and tilted her head to ask, "Who was Shiho sending an email to just now?"

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Pisk's arrest plan.

The subject line is very straightforward and attracts more attention than most formal emails.

Furuya Rei was puzzled, feeling that Kitagawa Ryusei was plotting something big behind his back again. When he looked up, he didn't hide his furrowed brows, his expression complicated: "What is this?"

He cautiously refrained from clicking on it.

"It really wasn't him this time," Kitagawa Ryusei tried to defend himself with his expression.

However, he added, "It's okay to open it; I roughly know who sent it."

This sentence had a different meaning to Rei Furuya.

—The person who sent this email is not an acquaintance, but even more unfamiliar than the FBI agents who are only partially familiar with them, and is related to an organization.

After a quick mental search for relevant individuals yielded no results, and trusting in Kitagawa Ryusei's judgment, Furuya Rei couldn't resist the urge to take a look.

That's Pisker!

The only one in the organization who can rival Pisco in seniority is Rum.

Or, to be more precise, it's the code name "Rum".

Kenjiro Wakita, who is currently imprisoned in the National Police Agency, inherited his deceased father's codename and became the second-generation "Rum".

Although he is a bit older, his seniority may not be as deep as that of Pisk, who is an organization veteran.

Pisco lacks the ability to match Rum's ambition, and has remained subordinate to him for the past few years, his position in the organization always precarious.

Even so, he was one of the few codenamed members in the organization who could stay by the BOSS's side, and it was said that he was still vigorous despite his age, and that he was showing signs of making a comeback after Rum's mishap.

Who would send such an email to Kitagawa Ryusei at this time?

What gives them the confidence to arrest Pisk?

A photo of an elderly person that doesn't look unfamiliar appeared on the phone screen.

The sender didn't try to be mysterious; they got straight to the point and stated Piske's most commonly used identity.

Rei Furuya recognized the man, though his tone carried a hint of uncertainty: "Kenzo Masuyama is Pisco..."

If you look closely, his expression is exactly the same as when Kitagawa Ryusei discovered Mizunashi Rena's identity not long ago.

"Kenzo Masuyama?" Kenji Hagiwara was familiar with the name because his family owned a car factory when he was a child. He asked, "Is he the chairman of that famous car group, that big shot in the financial world?"

Matsuda Jinpei was more familiar with these liquor names: "Pisco, could it be a gang member like that woman from last time?"

The two childhood friends exchanged a glance, both seeing the unspoken worry in each other's eyes.

A cold white light shone on half of the young man's face. Furuya Rei's fingertips scrolled across the phone screen, and his expression gradually turned ugly.

"What's wrong?" Kitagawa Ryusei asked.

Rei Furuya said, "I knew the organization was going to kill Congressman Shigehiko Tobuchi at the Beika Hotel, but I didn't expect it to be Pisco who carried it out."

Just as the police discovered that the congressman was suspected of accepting bribes, Bourbon received intelligence that the organization was going to take action against him. However, considering that he was an intelligence agent, Vermouth only mentioned it briefly to him and did not say much more.

The email accurately described Pisco's itinerary for the day he was on duty, specifying the vehicle he used and the hotel he stayed in.

It lives up to the name of the arrest plan.

"If the intelligence is accurate, it is indeed possible to arrest Pisco on charges of attempted murder."

Rei Furuya summarized it this way.

Now even Kitagawa Ryusei became curious about what was said in the email.

If I'm not mistaken, the email was sent by his complete stranger, a collaborator.

However, before Kitagawa Ryusei could even take his phone back, Furuya Rei had already skimmed through it all, and a barrage of questions immediately followed:

"Ryusei, how did you get in touch with Sherry? Through the FBI? Have you already confirmed her trustworthiness?"

He knew that the Criminal Investigation Bureau was also investigating the organization, although in a different direction, their progress might not be slower than theirs, and they might even have their own undercover agents.

But no matter how you look at it, this undercover operation doesn't seem to involve the codenamed members of the research team, does it?!

The series of shocks made him look a little exaggerated for a moment, but it didn't matter, there were two other guys next to him who were just as bewildered.

Kitagawa Ryusei didn't think it was a big deal and didn't hide anything: "I got in through the FBI. In fact, this is the first time they've contacted me. The phone is still in your hands. I haven't read a single word."

After hearing his words, Furuya Rei's expression did not soften; instead, it became even more serious.

He had no contact with Shirley; in fact, very few people in the research group had access to her.

The purpose of this person, codenamed scientist, was very clear in the email—

She wants to defect.

The police do not need to provide her with any assistance, they just need to settle her in with a person named Akemi Miyano.

Akemi Miyano... Rei Furuya gripped his phone tightly.

He was not unfamiliar with the name.

That was his childhood playmate at the Miyano family hospital.

Having met her once before from afar, Miyano Akemi did not recognize him, and for the sake of his identity, Furuya Rei did not attempt to contact her.

But now, they've become collaborators with the Criminal Investigation Department.

He became a police officer in search of Elena Miyano, and went undercover in a criminal organization for the sake of his beloved country, but he never expected that these two storylines would eventually intertwine within the Black Organization.

Kitagawa Ryusei appeared behind the young man at some point, his gaze passing over his shoulder as he read the messages on Furuya Rei's phone.

He commented calmly, "Hmm... a sure-fire way to make money."

Ms. Shirley explained the whole story very clearly in the email.

—Because Rum was arrested, Rye and Scotland defected, drawing Gin away, and Piske became the one monitoring Sherry.

During this period, apart from the lab, she was required to be with the other party everywhere, including to Beika Restaurant.

Meanwhile, Miyano Akemi, who had previously been on the fringes of the organization, was inexplicably assigned to steal 1 billion yen from a bank.

This was also the direct trigger for Shirley's decision to defect.

Regardless of whether the mission succeeds or fails, Akemi Miyano, who originally had a clean identity, could maintain contact with her university classmates, and lived a relatively normal life, will inevitably be completely drawn into the organization's vortex.

But if she refuses, Akemi Miyano will be killed immediately for betraying the organization.

Therefore, Shiho Miyano chose to take a desperate gamble.

Her first thought was of the two collaborator plans that Miyano Akemi had unilaterally signed, and she decided to contact Kitagawa Ryusei.

Kitagawa Ryusei immediately saw the unspoken message in the email: "She wants to use Pisco's information to exchange for Miyano Akemi's safety. But if we want the organization's information she has, we must ensure her successful defection."

This is a brilliant plan that's hard to refuse.

The young man subconsciously considered the possibilities and potential value of this event: "Are there any tall buildings across from the Beika Hotel? Since it's the director's memorial service, will Vermouth be there too—"

Before Kitagawa Ryusei could finish speaking, Furuya Rei interrupted him: "Leave this to Team Zero."

The blond youth wrote down the contents of the email, turned off his phone, put it back in the pocket of the person behind him, and when he looked up again, he had Amuro Tooru's smile on his face.

"Do you eat beef? The beef in the kitchen is very fresh today."

"..."

This sudden change of expression caught everyone off guard, so much so that none of the three people had time to react.

Matsuda Jinpei had signed a confidentiality agreement and knew a little about the situation, but Hagiwara Kenji knew nothing about it and was completely confused by what they were saying.

He seemed to understand a little about Sherry Beef, but not much.

The topic shift regarding Furuya Rei was too abrupt, making it hard for Kitagawa Ryusei not to notice something was wrong.

He raised his hand and pressed it against the other person, confirming with his gaze: "You...you mean our Criminal Investigation Bureau can't get involved?"

As he spoke, Kitagawa Ryusei pointed to his phone, then to himself, his meaning quite clear—

My phone, our collaborators, the clues we collected.

Surprisingly, Furuya Rei showed no remorse and readily admitted, "That's right."

"..."

Kitagawa Ryusei didn't understand and chose to ask directly, "Why?"

Having confirmed that this guy truly had no self-awareness whatsoever, Furuya Rei looked even more helpless than him and asked, "Do you even remember what you've been doing lately?"

What else could it be...? Kitagawa Ryusei thought for a long time before slowly uttering two words: "Overtime?"

"No, it was by guarding your and Kazami's files that we uncovered the Metropolitan Police Department's undercover agent."

Rei Furuya brushed the hand off him and instead placed it on the other's shoulder: "The last thing was the arrest and interrogation of Rum."

"Going further back, there's rescuing Hiro and robbing the organization."

Earlier, he also played a significant role in the arrest of Pramia, whom the organization wanted to recruit.

After listing all these incidents, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Kitagawa Ryusei is now a thorn in the side of the organization.

Currently, only Vermouth has noticed him, but at this rate, it's only a matter of time before Gin discovers him.

What alarmed Rei Furuya was that this guy was still brazenly swaggering around in front of the organization, and every now and then he would seize the opportunity to slap the organization in the face.

“Ryusei,” Rei Furuya felt his tone become serious, “Kir is investigating you.”

"..."

Kitagawa Ryusei was silent for a moment: "Well, I was just about to tell you that she's from the CIA and has already made contact with Akai Shuichi."

Rei Furuya's eyes widened inch by inch: "...?"

When did this happen?!

And why is the FBI everywhere?!

He continued stubbornly, "Your actions are too frequent, making it easy for the organization to spot you."

It's not hard to imagine that if the Black Organization, which can silence even a member of parliament without hesitation, were to set its sights on a police officer, Kitagawa Ryusei would be in endless danger.

Kitagawa Ryusei denied it: "It's not frequent. We've been dealing with each other for almost seven years."

The fact that they hadn't been able to dismantle the organization in seven years made him constantly resent the police department.

He added, "I feel that now is the best time to make a move..."

The BOSS is old and frail, yet he is extremely cunning. He is ruthless when facing members of his organization who threaten him, and he turns a deaf ear to provocations that do not affect his core objectives.

If we don't push our luck now, when will we?

Although it's still a long way from completely annihilating the organization, the information and covert networks currently held by the police, FBI, and CIA are enough to gradually dismantle them from the shadows.

Because he was surrounded by familiar people, Kitagawa Ryusei made no attempt to hide his feelings, revealing them clearly.

After several rounds of back and forth, Kitagawa Ryusei always managed to find a way to refute his words.

Rei Furuya finally couldn't help but speak his mind: "Ryusei, aren't you underestimating the organization a bit too much?" This was the crux of the matter.

From what Kazami Yuya relayed during the two years he was away from the country, to every business negotiation he had with Kitagawa Ryusei after their meeting, Furuya Rei never sensed any fear of this massive organization from him.

This is precisely what he is most worried about.

No one knows better than Rei Furuya how easy it is for an organization to make someone disappear.

Kitagawa Ryusei's indifference to his own safety and his seemingly reckless disregard for consequences terrified Furuya Rei.

He didn't want Kitagawa Ryusei to have another direct confrontation with the organization.

"..."

Finally realizing this, Kitagawa Ryusei did not refute this time; he stared intently at the person in front of him.

After a long silence, Kitagawa Ryusei finally spoke up: "So Zero thinks I shouldn't follow up on any more plans or arrangements related to the organization, right?"

No, I think you'd be better off locked up.

Rei Furuya hardened his heart and decided to make things clear once and for all: "That's right. It's best to participate in the protection plan with Hiro, and continue working after the organization is dealt with."

He had thought about this for a long time, but this was the first time he had spoken it aloud.

After listening quietly to the blond youth's suggestion, Kitagawa Ryusei did not reply.

Or rather, he didn't even look at Rei Furuya's face, his head lowered as if he were thinking.

The two on the other side were oblivious to everyone else. Kenji Hagiwara, who had been forgotten on the side, figured he couldn't escape a confidentiality agreement, so he simply stopped struggling.

He couldn't see the current situation clearly, but he was very good at reading the atmosphere. He lowered his voice and said to his childhood friend, "In my experience, Furuya is going to be in trouble."

"..."

Matsuda Jinpei, with dead fish eyes, also said in a low voice, "...Can't you just hope for something better?"

However, he did not refute what he said.

The atmosphere in the private room was so quiet it felt almost suffocating.

“Mr. Zero, I think I should be considered a serving police officer, and my professional competence is decent enough... I wouldn’t desert my post because of a little occupational danger.”

Finally, Kitagawa Ryusei raised her head once more, looking directly into those greyish-purple eyes that were staring back at her, her tone flat and devoid of emotion:

What do you think?