To show his sincerity, Shuichi Akai briefly explained the situation.
Three years ago, Shuichi Akai, who was sent to silence Scottish, also known as Kagemitsu Morofushi, after learning that he was an undercover police officer, revealed his identity when the two were alone.
He also indicated that he could find a way to let Zhu Fujingguang escape.
Just then, both of them heard footsteps coming upstairs.
Given their situation, they were most likely assassins sent by the organization to help eliminate the undercover agent.
In order not to implicate Shuichi Akai, who was also an undercover agent, or his own family, Hiromitsu Morofushi snatched the gun from Shuichi Akai's hand and shot himself.
That's why Shuichi Akai held this public security police officer in high esteem, yet always felt regret and apology.
"Then how did you know..." Yoruichi Toyama asked.
Shuichi Akai's answer was simple.
“When you were assisting the Metropolitan Police Department with a case before, I heard you mention the name ‘Inspector Morifushi’.”
So they're not even trying to hide the fact that they've installed listening devices, are they?
Yoruichi Toyama glanced at him sideways.
On second thought, I realized that I only mentioned Inspector Morofushi Takaaki to distract him, but he actually went to investigate.
It's clear that this unresolved issue is real, and so is the remorse.
From a common-sense perspective, it would be more appropriate for Morofushi Takaki to accept his apology than Amuro Tooru.
Akemi sighed softly beside her.
"It's not your fault, Mr. Akai. You were doing it for the mission..."
Shuichi Akai stared at her intently, about to say something, but Yoruichi Toyama spoke first.
"We can't lose our basic humanity just for the sake of a mission."
Yoruichi Toyama spoke bluntly, but her tone was gentle, as if she were trying to comfort him.
“I think Mr. Akai is right. Inspector Morofushi, as well as you and Akemi, all deserve Mr. Akai’s apology.”
Shuichi Akai smiled, feeling understood.
"Then, Mr. Toyama..."
“I’ll ask the police to contact Officer Morobuchi,” Yoruichi Toyama replied.
"However, I have another question."
"Who was the person who arrived later?"
"If he wasn't part of the organization, wouldn't Officer Zhu Fu have died unjustly?"
Shuichi Akai gave him a strange look: "Of course not."
“It was Bourbon who came. He had gotten along well with Scotland for a time, and even at the end, he didn’t believe that he was a member of the Public Security Bureau.”
"But it is clear that if Scotland were to fall into Bourbon's hands alive, its fate would be even more tragic."
"So his choice was not wrong."
"If it were me in that situation, I would also have to..."
He must have been thinking of his younger siblings, because he didn't finish his last words, which turned into a deep sigh.
“But…” Thinking of the sad truth behind this, Akemi couldn’t help but speak, but she hesitated.
"Maybe... I mean maybe... things aren't as bad as you thought at the time?..."
"For example..."
“Unless Bourbon spares Scotland,” Shuichi Akai said quickly.
Perhaps he has already replayed this scenario in his mind countless times.
"But how could that be! Bourbon, that man..."
He suddenly realized something, stopped speaking, and then looked at Akemi and Yoruichi Toyama, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
The air became as still as if frozen.
“You…you don’t want to say…” Shuichi Akai’s voice was a little hoarse when he spoke again.
Yoruichi Toyama shook her head and sighed heavily.
“I really don’t want to see,” he said earnestly, looking at Shuichi Akai, “two people with the same goal of justice end up becoming enemies.”
...
Zhu Fugaoming vaguely guessed why the police had suddenly notified him to come.
He was wearing a black suit, and his expression was more serious than usual.
In the office where they were to meet, he also saw Yoruichi Toyama and Akemi, who were dressed in the same solemn manner, as well as a kind-looking young man beside them.
Zhu Fu Gaoming didn't know why they had come here, but the police's actions were never open to questioning.
The last to enter were Officer Kazami from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Division, and another middle-aged man whom they did not recognize.
Although the face was unremarkable, Subaru Okiya recognized it at a glance as "Mr. Furuya," whom he had met once at the Owl Cafe.
So, he really was the Public Security officer behind Yoruichi Toyama.
That is, the one in the organization...
Although Yoruichi Toyama and Akemi had confirmed that Subaru Okiya, or rather Shuichi Akai, still found the situation somewhat absurd.
So, who has been on guard against whom all along, and who has been hating whom?
This is a cognitive confusion that all special agents will likely encounter.
While Shuichi Akai was lost in thought, Rei Furuya—that's the name of Officer Furuya—had already briefly explained to Officer Takaaki Morofushi why he had been summoned.
His younger brother, Morofushi Kagemitsu, an excellent secret police officer, tragically died while carrying out an undercover mission.
Although this matter is a public security secret, due to some special circumstances, it can be disclosed to him in advance.
Zhu Fugaoming accepted this long-foreseen fact without either sorrow or joy.
But when Subaru Okiya walked towards him and bowed sincerely, he still showed doubt.
“Let me explain the specific facts.” Subaru Okiya carefully removed his wig and disguise mask and placed them aside.
Shuichi Akai's true appearance has been restored.
Rei Furuya, standing nearby, suddenly stiffened, his hands clenching into fists at his sides.
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