Chapter 173
Although Tsukikage Island is part of the Tokyo metropolitan area, it still requires a boat trip to get there. No matter how quickly the case is solved, the boat won't depart until the scheduled time.
At least we can't go back to Tokyo just for those two policemen.
The intervals between departures were quite long, so Usuke Saiki and Hagiwara Kenji had to stay on Tsukikage Island until the afternoon.
After reporting the situation to Inspector Megure, he was no longer surprised by how quickly the case was solved. Hearing that they wouldn't be able to return for the time being, he simply told them not to go back to the Metropolitan Police Department.
"Anyway, there's nothing much to do today, so let's just consider it leaving get off work early." Inspector Megure is being exceptionally lenient with Shinryu Kagawa now, afraid that Shinryu might quit one day. "You've traveled so far, and the boat ride must have been tiring, so get some rest."
After finally returning to Tokyo by ship, Usui said goodbye to Kenji Hagiwara.
This time it wasn't that Usaku Saiki was eager to get rid of people, but rather that when Hagiwara Kenji was on Tsukikage Island, as soon as he heard that he was leaving get off work early, he immediately started making phone calls to contact various parties for a get-together. Now, as the initiator, he had to go and make preparations in advance.
The reputation of Japanese police officers is rather complicated, making it a bit difficult for them to find partners. They mainly rely on matchmaking events. Kenji Hagiwara had a short time in the explosives disposal unit, and his position at the police academy was sensitive, so it was not appropriate for him to take his students out for matchmaking events. Therefore, no one was able to let him fully utilize his talents.
After joining the First Investigation Division, everyone finally realized the usefulness of Kenji Hagiwara's popularity. Single young men without girlfriends practically begged Kenji Hagiwara every day, asking him when he would help organize matchmaking events...
"I just happen to have some free time today," Kenji Hagiwara, who can't stay idle, immediately got busy.
However, he personally enjoys social events and finds them quite enjoyable. His only regret is that he can't bring Hanchuan Shenliu along, because that would cause the social event to fail from the start, as the atmosphere would immediately drop to freezing point, and there would be no chance of any couples succeeding...
"When will you and Jinpei both find partners?" Kenji Hagiwara muttered before leaving. "Several times girls have tried to talk to Jinpei, but he always manages to drive them away in anger..."
Whether in his real body or under a pseudonym, Usaku Saiki rarely gets approached by people, and he is quite indifferent to this topic: "Oh, he likes your sister."
“But my sister only sees him as a younger brother.” Kenji Hagiwara sighed. “Oh well, I’ll wait until I meet the right person… I’ll be going now, bye.”
After saying that, Kenji Hagiwara left in a hurry.
Where does this person get so much energy? Bo Yezhai really can't understand it.
System: [...You have quite the energy, huh? You've already found a place to switch back to your original body and are planning to go out and have some fun, haven't you?]
When Usoya Saiki doesn't intend to increase his suspicion level but rather wants to completely relax, he will switch back to his original character to go shopping, otherwise using Hanchuan Shenliu's account will easily attract attention.
"I don't have much to do today, so I have more energy left, is that not allowed?" Usakabe Saiki said matter-of-factly. "I'm going to a store that sells games, and of course I'll use the main game."
Although using Hanchuan Shenliu's account could generate a lot of suspicion points, since Hanchuan Shenliu doesn't seem like someone who likes playing games, it would lower his image, so Bo Ye Saiki refused.
He has principles when it comes to raising suspicion levels!
System: [...A bizarre, inexplicable obsession with maintaining an idol image.]
Bo Yezaki didn't care. He remembered that a new game was being released today. If he bought it online, he didn't know when it would be delivered to his home. It would be faster to just buy it directly.
However, before he even reached the game store, he was suddenly stopped by someone.
"Isn't this Potts?" The woman with the tattoo on her face looked somewhat surprised.
Usoppei turned his head in surprise: "Chianti? What are you doing here?"
Chianti raised an eyebrow: "Just finished a mission, going for drinks later, want to come?"
After all, it was the person who recruited her into the organization, and she did quite well within the organization, so she had a very good impression of Bo Yezaki.
Bo Yezaki didn't hesitate much: "Okay, who else is there?"
He can buy the game later, but if the group members are drinking together and he's not invited, then he has to give them a surprise.
Chianti then took him to an izakaya (Japanese pub), led him to the innermost private room, opened the door, and asked him a question in a passionate and enthusiastic tone.
"Guess who's here!"
Cohen, a fellow sniper, was bewildered: "Who?"
Bourbon smiled and said, "Let's rule out Gin first."
Vodka casually remarked, "Vermouth? I think she went back to Japan recently..."
Chianti's face immediately contorted with disgust: "Don't mention that woman in front of me."
"What's wrong? Do you and Vermouth have such a bad relationship?" Usakabe Saiki walked into the private room with a question in his mind.
Chianti: "Don't even mention it, it's bad luck."
Vodka, who had initially looked relaxed, was speechless.
Help me, help me, help me...
Why is it Usui Saiki?! It's been so long since I've seen him, seeing him suddenly now is like a ghost story!!!
I shouldn't have shown up here today... no, I shouldn't have agreed to participate in this mission...
Vodka shakily placed the glass back on the table, afraid he would spill it on himself, while simultaneously nudging Bourbon, a fellow member of the "Talking Bad About Botswana" group, under the table.
Bourbon glanced at him speechlessly and asked for him, "Why is Bortenis here too?"
“I happened to see him on the way, so I invited him to come along,” Chianti replied cheerfully. “What’s wrong? It’s not like there’s no room.”
Voltford smiled broadly: "It's nothing..."
Chianti, are you out of your mind?! I wouldn't say anything if you invited your older brother, at most we just wouldn't have a proper conversation, but you invited Usakabe Saiki?! Are you tired of living like this?!
Bourbon said nonchalantly, "He probably thought that since Potts and Vermouth are such good friends, he didn't expect you to invite Potts."
Vodka looked at Bourbon in shock.
Goodness, you're quite the sowing discord guy. No wonder you're an intelligence agent; your heart is wicked!
As expected, Chianti was stunned, then looked at Usui Saiki with a somewhat unpleasant expression: "Are you and Vermouth on good terms?"
"It's alright, I've met him three times."
She invited him to join the organization once, once yesterday, and once more when she returned to Japan in recent years. That's all; the number of times she's done so is really small.
Chianti's expression immediately softened: "Only three times? Fewer than me."
“After all, I haven’t been involved in the organization’s affairs much in recent years, and I haven’t had many opportunities.” Bo Ye Zaiji didn’t take Chianti’s point of contention seriously at all. “I actually want to learn how to disguise myself. I think it would be very interesting.”
Chianti pleaded earnestly, "You should stay away from that woman. She's incredibly ruthless when it comes to taking advantage of men!"
One of her sniper friends in the organization fell in love with Vermouth and became a simp, which made her extremely disappointed in him!
Bo Yezhai smiled and said, "Don't worry, as long as I slack off, she won't be able to take advantage of me."
Chianti thought about it and agreed: "Yes, you're really smart."
Bourbon: "…………"
Vodka: "…………"
What kind of "Sleeping Dragon" and "Young Phoenix" are these...?
Cohen hesitated, but after observing Vodka and Bourbon's reactions and considering the rumors surrounding Potts within the organization, he decided it was best to remain silent and follow in the footsteps of his predecessors.
But Chianti didn't think that far ahead; she said whatever came to mind: "But why are you giving up?"
Bo Yezaki sighed.
Vodka became alert, thinking to himself, "They're here! They're here! They're here!"
"There's nothing I can do. I'm just a nobody, and nobody takes my words seriously. It's incredibly frustrating," said Usakabe Saiki, looking melancholy. "Don't think I don't know, Gin and Vodka have always thought I'm blind, haven't they?"
Chianti stood up for him: "Where are you blind! You recruited Cohen and me for the organization, and we've both got codenames now. Isn't that enough to prove your judgment of people?"
"Chianti! Cohen! Thank you for clearing my name!" said Bo Ye Zaiji, deeply moved.
Vodka interjected, "I don't think so... The guys you consider talented definitely have the ability..."
Unfortunately, in recent years, Bo Yezhai has only submitted a list when he remembers to, and he doesn't take his elder brother's performance targets seriously at all, which has led to a continued shortage of talent in the organization.
The most outrageous time was when Usaku Saiki handed in the list on the first day, which included five people. By the time the intelligence team finished their investigation on the fourth day, the people on the list were either dead or had been arrested by the police for murder... It can only be said that Usaku Saiki has a keen eye for spotting bad guys.
Usakabe Saiki's contributions to the organization, besides stabilizing the Middle East smuggling route, are only Chianti and Cohen. Rye Whiskey doesn't even count, because Usakabe Saiki strongly opposed letting Moroboshi Dai join the organization back then, but it turns out that he is a real talent and even got a codename last year.
"If you really think I have good eyesight, why did you let Moroboshi Dai join the organization?!"
Chianti asked, puzzled, "Who is Dai Moroboshi?"
Bourbon said, "Ray, rye whiskey."
"Oh, oh." Chianti immediately recognized him. "Potnis, I think Ray is pretty good!"
Although she was a little annoyed that Ray's sniping accuracy and range were better than hers, she had to admit that he was indeed very strong.
Usoba Saiki lamented, "Even you don't believe me? I already told you that guy was deliberately trying to scam me, he might even be an undercover agent... Sigh, I always feel like there are so many undercover agents around me. I've asked people to investigate thoroughly, but they all just brush me off. I'm so worried that one day I'll be betrayed by all the undercover agents... I bet both the FBI and the Japanese Public Security Bureau would really want an organization leader like me."
Bourbon's lips twitched: "No, I don't think they just want any cadre. The key isn't their status, but how much intelligence they can bring... If you don't know any of the organization's secrets, you don't need to worry so much."
Usoppei said worriedly, "Then I think they want to take me away even more."
Bourbon couldn't help but become suspicious: "What secrets of the organization do you know?"
Could it be that Senior Ariji really left some confidential information about the organization with Usui? But why would Usui so casually reveal that he knew about it?!
Bo Yezaki gave him a speechless look: "Are you stupid? I already said it's a secret, how could I just say it out loud?"
This confident assertion even confused vodka.
Huh? What secrets does this kid, Usakabe Saiki, know? Given his level of involvement in the organization's missions, he probably doesn't even know which senator the organization is planning to assassinate next month, right?
Could it be that he was chatting with the boss in private, and the boss got so annoyed that he accidentally let something slip?
No, given Usui Saiki's thought process...
Vodka couldn't help but ask, "The secret you know isn't something like 'the organization is full of spies, and the organization will be destroyed if countries remove the spies,' is it?"
Bo Yezaki looked at him sympathetically: "Even if you were a primary school student, you wouldn't say something like that. There aren't that many undercover agents."
Vodka: "…………"
—By your exhaustive method, the organization is indeed full of undercover agents! Didn't you say so yourself? Why are you denying it now?!
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Vodka, Thin Leaf Studies Level 10...
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Bourbon didn't even want to deal with Usui Saiki anymore, but now he's interested in secrets, so...
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Chianti: Be careful not to be used by Vermouth.
Thin Leaf: As long as I give up, no one can take advantage of me.
Chianti: You're so smart.
Bourbon & Vodka: What kind of dragon and phoenix are these...?
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