If Shuichi Akai hadn't apologized, and not just to the family of Hiromitsu Morofushi, he certainly wouldn't have let that smug guy set foot on his territory!
“You can continue to hate him,” Yoruichi Toyama told him while discussing the matter, “but you have no right to decide whether Inspector Morofushi should listen to his apology.”
"Your grudge against Shuichi Akai because of the death of your comrade is your own business."
"But has any of you considered Inspector Morofushi's feelings?"
This is a statement that Furuya Rei cannot refute.
In any case, he wasn't the only one who lost someone important in his life.
“I was there when your brother sacrificed himself,” he heard Shuichi Akai say to Takaaki Morofushi.
It was still that cold, inhuman tone.
Next, they'll probably say things like "there's no other way" and "it's all for the sake of carrying out the mission."
Rei Furuya thought dismissively.
Shuichi Akai, with his arrogant and unyielding nature, was something he was well aware of even during his time with Rye.
His so-called "apology" was nothing more than the FBI's arrogant display of power.
However, then Shuichi Akai said, "I have great respect for your younger brother. His choice at the crucial moment was only to protect the people he cherishes... and me."
"He didn't consider himself at all."
"He was an excellent agent, and also a family member and friend to be proud of."
It turns out that the cold and aloof Shuichi Akai can also say such polite things.
Jianggu Ling thought.
Zhu Fu Gaoming politely thanked him, but the unspoken meaning in his eyes was obvious to everyone.
Shuichi Akai bowed again.
"I am Shuichi Akai, an FBI agent. I am carrying out the same mission as your younger brother."
"Because the organization discovered that your brother, Scotland, was an undercover agent, I was ordered to eliminate him."
"When Inspector Morofushi saw me, he shot himself. The bullet went through his cell phone and hit his chest..."
“He was well aware of the organization’s methods, so he left no records.”
"He is truly a brave and resolute policeman."
Throughout this short narrative, Morofushi Takamichi's eyebrows twitched violently several times.
Eventually, his expression calmed down.
"I see," he said slowly. "I must thank Mr. Akai..."
However, he was immediately interrupted.
"You're talking nonsense!" Furuya Rei suddenly roared, rushing to Akai Shuichi in two strides. "You said... Kagemitsu committed suicide?!"
Shuichi Akai looked at the hands that were stretched out in front of him, yet refrained from grabbing him, and nodded heavily.
"I'm sorry." He also turned to Morofushi Takaaki and bowed deeply. "I'm sorry, it was my oversight."
“I don’t mean to absolve myself, but I’ve thought from the beginning that I should reveal my identity to Inspector Morofushi and help him escape.”
"But he moved too quickly... I've never seen such a decisive person before..."
"I have always felt deeply guilty about Officer Zhu Fu's death..."
His shoulder was gently but firmly supported by a hand.
“Mr. Akai,” Morofushi Takaaki said softly, “I can understand.”
"Jingguang was loyal to his duty and died protecting the people he wanted to protect."
"And weren't you also risking your life!"
"No one wants to see their comrades on the same side die in front of them, and I completely understand how you feel."
"Therefore, I accept your apology."
This is truly a kind and understanding person who understands human nature.
Yoruichi Toyama, who had no chance to interrupt, thought silently to herself.
He didn't even say "This is not your fault" or "No need to apologize."
This incident was also a blow to Shuichi Akai, who had done nothing wrong.
This forced him to bear the psychological burden of having caused the death of his ally in the same trench.
The deceased are gone, but the living must continue on their journey.
As an outsider to this secret mission, all Morofushi Takaaki could do at this moment was to relieve these people who were carrying too much burdens of unnecessary weight.
Shuichi Akai's expression didn't lighten up, but his gaze toward Takaaki Morofushi held a touch more genuine gratitude.
He then turned back to Furuya Rei's side.
"Well then, Officer Furuya, I think I owe you an apology too..."
"No need!" Furuya Rei shouted, tearing off his disguise at the same time.
Amuro Tooru stared intently at the person in front of him with his light blue eyes.
"Shuichi Akai, Dai Moroboshi, Rye... no matter what your name is or what you look like, you will not get any forgiveness from me!"
“Because…” he sneered viciously, his gaze shifting to Shuichi Akai’s hand.
"I saw with my own eyes that Jingguang's blood stained your hands!"
He spoke very harshly, but it was just talk; he didn't actually lunge at someone like he had just done.
Moreover, they revealed their identities.
Having already been spoiled about "Rei Furuya's" true identity by Yoruichi Toyama, Shuichi Akai didn't show any particular surprise at this moment.
However, since he usually has a Noh-like face, his blank expression is not a big deal.
Thinking it over, Toyama Yoruichi quickly went over to smooth things over.
"Amuro, that's enough. Didn't Mr. Akai already explain it?"
Amuro Tooru, having regained his true appearance, immediately glanced at him sideways.
"Yuanshan, which side are you on now?"
"You're quite familiar with this American devil!"
Goodness, the way the police officer was talking made it sound like he was about to arrest the suspicious person and electrocute him.
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