"have no idea?"
"Yes, I just received an anonymous email one day containing photos of Toshiya Odagiri arguing with my brother, as well as information about that rock singer."
"I was wondering what was going on when I received another call from a stranger who told me that the guy was the son of the head of the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division and asked if I was interested."
"I was skeptical at first, but I vaguely remembered seeing that kid with the purple hair once before, so I decided to follow him!"
That's just typical paparazzi behavior.
Huang Di was speechless and could only ask for the anonymous email and the unfamiliar phone number before returning.
Faced with these two highly suspicious documents, Mingzhi didn't even glance at them, simply placing them in a blank folder.
Then he reached out and pressed down on the file folder, saying solemnly, "We've found out the truth about the series of shootings by criminal police officers."
"In other words, our investigation headquarters has completed its mission."
"As for the case involving Toshiya Odagiri, it will be handed over to colleagues in other departments."
"Then, I suggest that the information in this folder be sealed for the time being and that we stop investigating it."
At this point, his gaze turned to his former subordinates, including Huang Di, who was now his equal, as if seeking their opinions.
For a moment, no one spoke.
No one agreed, but no one disagreed either.
Only now did Yoruichi Toyama and Saguru Hakuba realize they were outsiders, and they exchanged a silent glance but remained silent.
In the end, it was the naive Kobayashi who broke the silence.
"But... but, senior..." He seemed to hesitate for a long time before finally mustering the courage to ask, "Why?"
As he spoke, he covered his forehead with both hands to prevent an impending blow to the head.
This time, however, Akechi did not criticize him, but simply replied gently, "It's not time yet."
"I don't want you to pay any price again."
These were clearly his heartfelt words, Yoruichi Toyama thought to himself.
After all, she had seen the subtle sense of loss and regret on Akechi's face when he said, "Do you think I've never lost a friend?"
However, upon looking around, they noticed that the expressions on the faces of the detectives were as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.
Takagi even stuck her head out the window to look at the sun and muttered, "It definitely rises in the east..."
"Hey, what's wrong with you guys!"
Seeing that Akechi's expression was becoming increasingly awkward, Nanjo smiled and tried to smooth things over.
"Isn't it a good thing that the Inspector has become more frank?... Oh, Superintendent, I'm sorry..."
When addressed by his old title, Akechi smiled and his demeanor softened considerably.
Seeing this as an opportunity, Kobayashi immediately shouted with great enthusiasm.
"But shouldn't we pay the price for pursuing the truth?... Ouch!"
Before Akechi could even raise his hand, Yoruichi Toyama beat him to the punch and flicked his stubborn subordinate on the forehead with her finger.
Yoruichi Toyama looked smug, as if she had gotten a great deal.
Kobayashi covered her head in grievance and weakly protested, "W-what are you doing...?"
For a moment, it was hard to tell who was more of a scoundrel.
When Yoruichi noticed the helpless look in Akechi's eyes, she calmed down a bit and coughed.
"I'm telling you, Kobayashi-san, have you ever thought about this? The truth isn't something you have to pay a price for pursuing it."
"Or perhaps you paid the price in vain, but the truth was still buried?"
"Inspector Akechi is protecting you!"
"Ah...ah?" Kobayashi was still covering his forehead, his eyes wide open, seemingly not yet understanding.
But Takagi and Nanjo exchanged a meaningful glance.
Huang Di, who had gradually become an expert in personnel management, nodded in agreement.
“I agree with the Inspector… oh, no, Superintendent Akechi’s approach.”
“These materials are not directly related to this case. If you want to investigate them, they should be considered as a separate case.”
"Therefore, I also suggest that we close the case here. These things do not need to be written into the report, but can be reported to Minister Odagiri privately."
Mingzhi smiled knowingly and patted him on the shoulder.
His gaze, however, turned to Hakuba Saguru, who remained silent but wore an expression of watching a show.
"Then, I'll leave it to Superintendent Hakuba to 'report privately' to Inspector General Hakuba."
As he spoke, he actually handed the folder over directly.
Hakuba Saguru quickly waved his hand.
"No, I only participated in this investigation because of the police shooting case. These documents should be classified and should not be passed on by me."
"I think it's best to leave it in the custody of Inspector Akechi and hand it over to the relevant investigators in the future."
He glanced at Huang Di, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, but didn't actually say anything.
Huang Di acted as if nothing had happened and didn't ask any further questions.
In any case, the goal of establishing this investigation headquarters has been achieved.
Before long, the case, which many police officers had kept secret, became a public report and appeared in newspapers.
The true culprit, Dr. Kazato, has a past that is astonishing, as well as his viciousness and madness in killing people.
Moreover, the writer possesses a truly eloquent pen, managing to portray Odagiri, who was initially suspected of being the biggest culprit, as upright, courageous, selfless, and willing to sacrifice even his own family for the greater good...
That last statement is also true.
Toshiya Odagiri was arrested on several charges, including drug use and extortion. He was placed in a single cell at the detention center and is awaiting sentencing at a later date.
Tomonari Makoto and Niino Tamaki were not further investigated.
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