Chapter 62, Eighteenth Cycle (6)
The decision to send Rei Furuya to infiltrate the Black Organization was something that the higher-ups in the Public Security Administration had been debating for a long time.
Undercover agents, spies, infiltrators—whatever you call them—essentially all involve infiltrating the enemy's ranks and remaining there to become an inside agent, working with headquarters to sabotage the organization's infiltration plans while simultaneously gathering intelligence to destroy the organization.
Of course, illegal organizations also infiltrate the police force, but it is even more dangerous for the police to send undercover agents into illegal criminal organizations. They often have to endure mental and physical torture far beyond what ordinary people can imagine, and they must be special police officers with strong abilities and unwavering will.
Especially when the enemy is a transnational criminal organization that spans half a century and several countries.
After so long, they didn't even know the organization's name, and could only call it the "Black Organization" because its members all wore black.
The specific members, structure, and purpose of the organization are all unclear, because they do everything. Their influence extends to the political, business, scientific, and medical fields, and it is no exaggeration to call them a dark shadow over the entire world.
Even though agencies like the FBI, CIA, and MI6 began their investigations years ago, they still couldn't figure out the organization's true nature and could only grit their teeth at their various crimes and even terrorist acts.
If the intelligence is correct, many countries' agencies have sent undercover agents to the organization to varying degrees, but in the end, they all exposed their identities and were killed. Some were even corrupted and betrayed their countries.
Half a century has passed, and to this day, not a single undercover agent has escaped alive from that organization; it remains shrouded in a terrifying, dark fog.
Since discovering the Black Organization, they have successively sent out 37 undercover investigators, all of whom have now been killed in action.
Although going undercover means venturing deep into the tiger's den and living with tigers, it is inherently a job with a high risk of death.
But the mortality rate for this undercover agent was no longer nine out of ten, but a certain death.
It wasn't that the undercover investigators were incompetent, but rather that the organization was far too cunning and terrifying. Especially that member of the organization codenamed "Gin," who even managed to expose and brutally interrogate one of their undercover investigators who had been undercover for five years, and nearly leaked intelligence from the Public Security Bureau.
Now that all their undercover agents within the organization have been killed, they must arrange for new undercover investigators to be sent in as soon as possible, otherwise the loss of intelligence on the organization will be even more terrifying.
Having no other choice, they shifted their focus from the originally low-profile undercover agent to someone more outstanding, thinking they might as well try sending a high-profile, exceptional police officer who didn't meet the standards for an undercover agent to go undercover.
The first choice would naturally be outstanding students from police academies.
For example, there's Rei Furuya, who has an eye-catching appearance and high academic achievements, but is actually the top student in the police academy.
However, Zero's excellence completely exceeded their expectations.
Originally, their special undercover training program was planned for at least six months to a year, with other undercover agents to go first. However, Furuya Rei learned everything and even broke records in just three months, and was ready to start the mission immediately.
The coaches said with complicated expressions that they had nothing more to teach that person; he could graduate and work hard on his own.
With record-breaking abilities, a serious and earnest personality, quick and proactive actions, unwavering beliefs, and strong willpower, Rei Furuya is practically perfect. He also actively learns new skills and masters them in a short period of time.
His exceptional talent even caused controversy within the upper echelons of the public security system.
Is it a waste to send such an outstanding young police officer, who is capable of becoming a future beacon of the police force, to go undercover?
That's an undercover job where infiltrating the Black Organization almost guarantees death.
Of course, they did not deny that they had taken into account Masaaki Furuya, who was a high-ranking political official and Rei Furuya's father. Although it is said that the father and son had fallen out to the point of severing their relationship, who knows what will happen in the future.
The higher-ups, valuing talent, decided to leave the choice to Furuya Rei himself. Although he already knew about the undercover plan, he could stay behind and oversee things instead of going undercover himself.
He would still be the leader of Team Zero. He was a legendary figure, the top student at the police academy, a graduate of Tokyo University who passed the professional officer exam. He would have a safe and bright future, without having to risk his life to go undercover himself. They had other undercover candidates.
But Rei Furuya refused.
“Let me go. I am the most suitable candidate.” The blond youth said with a determined look in his eyes. “I will definitely destroy the organization.”
He didn't seem to be making a hypothesis or a guarantee; he seemed to be stating a given fact with an unwavering determination that victory was inevitable and that no one else could do it.
Therefore, Rei Furuya's plan to go undercover continued.
Before creating the fake identity, they asked Rei Furuya what name he wanted, preferably one that he could quickly recall.
"Toru Amuro," the blond youth said. "How about the name Toru Amuro?"
"...It is indeed a good name."
Whether it's red and black, or light and darkness, as "zero" and "transparent," he can perfectly blend in and move freely between the two.
Because it is transparent, because it is zero, it can be turned into any color you want.
Rei Furuya is a genius; he can learn many things in a short time and can easily be dyed any color.
Rei Furuya possesses an unwavering belief and will far exceeding that of ordinary people. No matter what he has experienced or what colors he has been stained with, his final color remains pure and spotless.
He could be Amuro Tooru, or he could be the undercover agent ZERO, but he would never forget that he was Public Security Police Officer Furuya Rei.
Rei Furuya is actually not suitable to be an undercover agent; his appearance is too conspicuous and outstanding.
Rei Furuya is just too perfect for an undercover mission; his abilities and mental fortitude are excessively strong.
To be an undercover agent requires strong conviction, the mental fortitude to outwit and outmaneuver those demons in the darkness, and the unwavering will to maintain one's faith even after many years of undercover work.
There can be no relaxation during undercover work. Even in dreams, one must be vigilant and not utter any sleep-talking that could expose one's identity. The kind of work that involves walking a tightrope over an abyss at all times is not something that ordinary people can do, or even imagine.
This is a secret and great undertaking.
Undercover agents must not only sacrifice their lives for the people and the country, but also their spirit and reputation.
During their undercover work, they had to endure the pain of getting their hands dirty, and they might even suffer the disgust and insults of the uninformed masses until their death.
After the undercover mission was successful, it was impossible to publicize their names and achievements, mainly because they were worried about retaliation from the remnants of the Communist Party against them and their relatives and friends.
More than half of undercover police officers end up with family and friends, witnessing their brutal deaths, or even being forced to kill them themselves. The choice between national duty and those important people is the most agonizing for an undercover officer. This is often a major reason for mission failures, hence the practice of selecting undercover agents with weak or no family ties.
If their undercover work fails, they will most likely suffer inhumane interrogation and torture, and everything about them after their deaths will forever remain in the shadows. They will be brutally murdered in a corner unknown to others, forever stigmatized. Even if their family and friends are informed of their deaths indirectly, they cannot show too much grief or reveal their identities, let alone explain themselves to others.
To protect the country and its people, to eradicate evil, to ensure peace and stability in the world we live in, to prevent tragedies and suffering from ever again, and for a mission that involves the lives and beliefs of countless comrades, they even had to keep it a secret from their closest family members, lovers, and friends.
Their names could not be engraved on their tombstones after they died.
They are unsung heroes.
When faced with the choice between being a shining example in the police force and an unsung hero, Rei Furuya unhesitatingly chose the latter.
“Someone has to do it,” he said. “I’m not afraid of danger and sacrifice, and I believe I can do it.”
He will definitely protect this world where everyone lives happily.
*
Metropolitan Police Department Public Security Bureau.
Are you really ready?
"Yes!" Moribushi Kagemitsu, dressed in a police uniform, straightened his back and said in a deep voice, his eyes firm and sharp.
"Alright, let's begin the undercover operation."
“Tell your family and friends that Morofushi Hiromitsu is no longer a policeman.”
"Your police file will be deleted on the surface, but in reality, it will be transferred to a deeper public security secret database. Only after everything is successful will Public Security Police Officer Morofushi Kagemitsu be able to reappear in front of the world."
"From this moment on, you are Midorikawa Hikaru."
"You are an undercover agent, codenamed Black Cat. Your real name will remain unknown to anyone."
*
new year.
Nagano was covered in deep white snow.
Morofushi Takaaki received a letter from his younger brother.
Brother, I'm so sorry, I've resigned and am no longer a police officer.
——Hiro】
Zhu Fu Gaoming was stunned for a while, then went back to his room and took out the top letter from the wooden box in the drawer.
That was a letter sent by my younger brother three months ago, who had just graduated from police academy.
Brother, starting today, I'm officially a police officer!
——Hiro】
The envelope also contained a photo of a young police officer with blue, upturned cat-like eyes, wearing a police uniform and smiling as he saluted the camera in front of the police academy.
Zhu Fu Gaoming held the two letters in silence for a long time.
"Jingguang...you really did choose the most difficult path."
He sighed softly and calmly placed the letter into the wooden box.
For years, Morobushi Takaaki had carefully kept all the letters his younger brother had sent him over the years in a locked red wooden box.
However, it now seems he will have to hide the box in a more concealed place.
Not just the letters, but also the photos.
Morofushi Takaaki spent far too little time with his younger brother, and in the end, he didn't manage to clear out much.
Only after he had dealt with all of his younger brother's belongings and confirmed that there would be no problems did he breathe a sigh of relief and slowly walk out the door.
Officer Zhu Fu was off duty today, and there was no one left at the Zhu Fu family's house, so he decided to go out for a walk.
The sky in Nagano is always very blue, and today it's a sunny day, making the snow even more dazzling.
A black-haired man with upturned blue phoenix eyes stood in the snow with his hands in his pockets, gazing at the distant mountains. His breath turned into white mist when it met the cold air, obscuring part of his expression.
But the man's deep voice was incredibly clear on this silent land.
"What my heart desires, though I die nine times, I will not regret," Zhu Fu Gaoming said slowly.
Right, Jingguang?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
