Chapter 40
Coincidentally, because her father is a detective, Miwako Sato has always aspired to become an excellent detective. Therefore, she doesn't always go home when she can take leave, but stays at the police academy to enrich herself by borrowing materials from the library that she can't get outside.
As she walked through the corridor after borrowing the book, she was simply admiring the scenery outside the window when she inadvertently saw Han Chuan Shen Liu.
At first, Sato Miwako only saw Samikawa Shinryu, because his aura was so outstanding that even a fleeting glance was enough to recognize who he was.
Sato Miwako was upstairs. From her perspective, the path in front of Sugakawa Shinryu was blocked by the tree canopy, so she took a few more steps before she noticed that there was someone opposite Sugakawa Shinryu.
With just one glance, Sato Miwako's originally casual attitude changed instantly.
Her qualities as an outstanding criminal investigator allowed her to realize, at first glance, that the person's mental state seemed somewhat off.
And this state looks so familiar, like I just saw it not long ago... Ah!!
Sato Miwako peered out from the windowsill and finally remembered that this was the guy who had been expelled from school before. His manic and neurotic state now was even more unsettling than when he fired a gun in class.
Didn't this guy drop out of school? What's he doing here now? Something just doesn't seem right.
Sato Miwako hesitated whether to continue monitoring the situation, as it felt like she was eavesdropping, which wasn't a good idea. However, the atmosphere made her uneasy; after all, he was the kind of guy who dared to fire a gun in front of so many people. Who knew if his return would be detrimental to Hanukawa Shinryu?
She stood frozen in place, unsure whether to stay or leave. Just then, the situation below suddenly changed. She heard a shout filled with anger and glee: "I'll kill you!!!" Startled, she almost dropped the book in her hand. She quickly leaned out the window again, only to find that the tree canopy severely blocked her view, making it impossible for her to see what was happening to the two people.
Miwako Sato had no choice but to quickly call Instructor Onizuka, report the situation, and rush to the scene.
"I just heard that guy say he was going to kill Hanchuan-kun... Huff, I'm running downstairs... Huff..."
Instructor Onizuka quickly informed his colleagues of the incident, then ran towards the destination himself, while comforting Sato Miwako, who had almost witnessed her classmate's death: "Kanakawa's judo and grappling skills are excellent, he should be fine..."
That's what he said, but he was actually quite nervous inside.
The other party seemed to have come prepared, so they might be carrying a weapon.
As we all know, when faced with someone wielding a weapon, even if it's just a minor swinging a knife around, the lethality is considerable. People who are unarmed should try to avoid such situations.
Grappling techniques are one thing, but even though the person opposite dropped out of school, they still learned them and should know how to counter them. That means Han Chuan is truly in danger…
If I had known this would happen, I should have just let Han Chuan Shen Liu go! That way, he might not have been found, and this wouldn't have happened!
But how could he have imagined that Han Chuan Shenliu could encounter something like this without even leaving the school grounds? Theoretically speaking, the police academy should be extremely safe!
What do you mean by "unpredictable and impossible to defend against"?
The thought of a possible murder at the police academy, especially one killed by a student who had dropped out, caused Instructor Onizuka to have a mental breakdown and become completely distraught.
Perhaps he should have considered retiring when he finished teaching that class last year and started experiencing heart problems...
Sato Miwako hurried downstairs, and Instructor Onizuka was also preoccupied with his own thoughts. For a moment, the only sounds on the phone were the sound of running and rapid breathing. So when Sato Miwako's footsteps suddenly stopped, Instructor Onizuka's heart tightened: "How is it?"
"Well……"
Sato Miwako paused for a moment, then said, "It seems like everything's alright now. Hanchuan-kun has already dislocated that guy's knife and shoulder."
Instructor Onizuka: "…………"
"Sato-kun, you've come at the right time. Please inform the instructor for me."
Upon seeing Sato Miwako, Hanakawa Shinryu calmly gave his orders. With his long legs planted on the attacker's back, he roughly twisted the head of the person lying on the ground with one hand, and with the other hand, he swiftly and decisively dislocated the jaw of the person who was groaning.
The incoherent scream suddenly rose in pitch.
Han Chuan Shenliu wiped his hands on the other person's clothes, then straightened up and kicked the other person again with his retracted leg.
"Quiet down, or I'll break your legs too."
Miwako Sato: “…………”
Instructor Onizuka: "…………"
Is this something a police officer should say?!
“…Sato, tell him to behave himself,” Instructor Onizuka said wearily. “Someone will be here soon, and it won’t look good if they see us.”
Although we know that Hanchuan Shenliu is the victim, the perpetrator is too miserable and he is so ruthless that it is easy for unnecessary rumors to spread... To be honest, there are already enough rumors about Hanchuan Shenliu in the police academy, and there is no need to add any more!
Sato Miwako coughed, and Hanakawa Shinryu's dark red eyes swept over.
The oppressive feeling, like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, made her freeze for a moment, but Sato Miwako quickly realized that Kanakawa Shinryu wouldn't lay a hand on her. She forced herself to meet those chilling eyes and said rationally.
"Han Chuan-kun, the instructor already knows, and someone will be here soon. You... you should tone it down a bit."
Anyone who didn't know better would think you were some arrogant murderer, waiting for the police to come and provoke you!
Han Chuan Shenliu replied absentmindedly, "It's okay, I can put him back. This is just to prevent him from resisting and causing further injury. It would be troublesome if I didn't stop myself."
Miwako Sato: “…………”
To prevent him from resisting and seriously injuring you, you just dismembered him to make him unable to move... You're not going to kill someone first to prevent them from committing suicide, are you?!
Oh no, her train of thought is getting weird again...
"Little Deep Current!"
Upon hearing the school's announcement, Kenji Hagiwara, who arrived even faster than Instructor Onizuka due to their proximity, rushed over with a group of people.
Are you alright?!
Kenji Hagiwara nervously held onto Shinryu Kanakawa's shoulder, looking him up and down, trying to visually determine if he was injured.
"I'm fine, he's the one who's in trouble."
Kenji Hagiwara's gaze lingered for a second on the torn clothes of Shinryu Suzumawa. Although there was no blood, he couldn't help but lift them up to take a look. He found that there was no injury inside, and then he looked at the person on the ground.
Because the broadcast didn't mention who the attacker was, Kenji Hagiwara only recognized the attacker's identity at this point.
"Isn't this a Honda? Is it because they're holding a grudge against you for dropping out of school?" Kenji Hagiwara frowned.
Hanakawa Shinryu: "So it was Honda."
For some reason, Honda, who had been resigned to his fate and quietly waiting for someone to put his dislocated jaw back in place, suddenly started struggling violently again, glaring at Kanakawa Shinryu with eyes full of anger and hatred, as if he wanted to pounce on him and bite him to death as soon as his jaw was healed.
Kenji Hagiwara coldly shielded Shinryu Kanakawa behind him: "Let's leave now. The school can handle this. I'll take you to the infirmary for a check-up."
It's strange. Even when he dropped out of school, Honda didn't react this strongly. Why is it that he suddenly feels so much hatred towards Shinryu half a month after dropping out?
Although Shinryu Samakawa declared several times that he was fine, Kenji Hagiwara insisted on taking him to the infirmary and demanding that the doctor perform a full examination.
After Honda finally had all the reattachments he could, he faced an internal interrogation at the police academy.
“I didn’t intend to kill him at first. I only brought the knife to scare him.” Honda had been admitted to the police academy and knew what a crime premeditated murder was, so he stuck to his story. “Later, he provoked me, and I accidentally lost my temper.”
Instructor Onizuka had given up on considering his reputation and was now completely businesslike: "How did he provoke you?"
He said…
Honda's mind was once again filled with those blood-red eyes, but instead of the contempt he had imagined, they held only cold indifference.
"—'Have you had enough, Yamada?'"
And so the thread of reason in his mind snapped.
I am Honda! Honda!!!
How could someone so outstanding, someone who could recite a textbook from memory after just one glance, not remember who he was?! He even dropped out of school because of Han Chuan!!!
His life was changed by Han Chuan. The recurring auditory hallucinations, like a curse, caused him to suffer from insomnia day and night. He, who was once his parents' pride, was forced to make his whole family face the whispers of the neighbors. His friends who used to fawn over him abandoned him, and even the scumbags he used to bully dared to point fingers at him and mock him for being expelled from the police academy...
Every single day, whenever he tried to clear his mind even slightly, the image of Hanchuan Shenliu would reappear. In his hallucinations, he had been killed by Hanchuan Shenliu countless times; Hanchuan Shenliu had become his deepest nightmare…
He mustered his courage to face Han Chuan Shenliu, and carrying a knife showed his determination. He was determined to see Han Chuan Shenliu show weakness even though he was seriously injured. That way, he would understand that this guy was nothing special and be able to get rid of his own delusion.
His mind was filled with Han Chuan Shenliu, but Han Chuan Shenliu couldn't even remember his name.
How could he accept this?! It's so unfair!
Although Honda himself didn't want to talk about many things, the people interrogating him were real police officers, and the nature of the former police academy student attacking the current police academy student was too heinous. Many people harbored resentment, and they quickly understood the situation.
Because the police academy couldn't find a better excuse this time, and couldn't downplay the seriousness of the matter by claiming it was an "accident," and since it was impossible to expel someone twice, Honda was ultimately transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department for criminal offenses, and a trial was scheduled for a later date.
Kenji Hagiwara was very concerned about this matter. As soon as the school made its decision, he borrowed Honda's statement and took it out to read, trying to understand why Honda's hatred had lasted so long.
Well, he was unemployed at home after dropping out of school... He didn't keep the news well hidden, and people found out that he had been expelled from the police academy, so the public pressure suddenly increased, which is understandable.
When the neighbor returned, he relayed a message from Shinryu Hakkawa, saying that he still owed Honda an apology, which Honda interpreted as a threat… Insomnia, mental instability, paranoia…
So that's how it is. No wonder I did something so irrational in a moment of impulse. Insomnia really does affect a person's thinking.
As Kenji Hagiwara pondered, he read on and saw Honda claiming that Shinryu Samakawa calling him 'Yamada' was a provocation...
Huh?
Kenji Hagiwara suddenly realized something.
He didn't even remember the person's name, which shows he doesn't respect them, yet he still asked someone else to pass on a message to Honda... This behavior of Kofuka is a bit strange.
Are you dissatisfied with the school's offer of simply expelling you?
At that moment, a conversation he had with Shinryu Saikawa a long time ago suddenly came to mind for Kenji Hagiwara.
What would you do if the law couldn't give you justice?
I won't do anything; I'll gather enough evidence when he wants to kill me.
Kenji Hagiwara choked on his breath.
—Did Kofumi Ryu deliberately lead Honda to commit a crime?
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