Chapter 33: Strange Tales of the Archives' Rules
That being said, instead of using funds to restrict those unruly huskies from destroying homes, it would be better to address the problem at its source.
Of course, this doesn't mean killing them—those hypocritical politicians still need to win support by pardoning their death sentences—but rather using another method to render them incapable of action.
For example—
Morofushi Kagemitsu's gaze fell on the hospital that had been split open, located between the two warehouses that were connected in a straight line.
—Wouldn't it be enough to inflict serious injury?
He really wanted to put them all in jail. But firstly, it was unrealistic; those huskies were quite skilled. Secondly, it could very well implicate him, and whether the police or the boss found out about him, it wouldn't be good news. Thirdly, clearing out the codenamed members in Tokyo didn't mean the organization would stop operating there; they could just send more people to take their places.
Since that's the case, it's better to let them discard these pawns. If they're only seriously injured, the organization probably won't be able to send many reinforcements in a short time.
After quickly analyzing the pros and cons in his mind, Morofushi Kagemitsu looked at his two friends again, wondering how to fool them.
“It’s too late for us to back out now.” No one knows how Kenji Hagiwara read this thought from his calm face, but he interrupted him first.
"No matter what, this batch of explosives came from our explosives handling unit. If someone is determined to investigate our whereabouts, they can suspect us simply by looking at the file records." Matsuda Jinpei snorted coldly. "It's just suspicion; they don't even need evidence."
Morofushi Kagemitsu: You've said everything...
After a year and a half apart, the two of them have become much more cunning.
Helpless, he backed down, and the troublemaking squad was officially formed.
However, he didn't intend for them to be involved throughout the entire process; they only needed to provide him with some conveniences in the warning room. Of course, before that, he needed to obtain an agreement from Mr. Jin Quan and have the two of them sign a confidentiality agreement.
[The confidential document format has been sent to your email address (email)]
With a calm expression, Morofushi Kagemitsu took out his phone and sent the document directly to Hagiwara Kenji. He had no intention of delving into how many times the Anti-Fraud Bureau had accessed the Public Security Bureau's confidential document database.
Every morning at 8:00 AM, Anti-Fraud Officer #205 goes for a walk around and keeps the information synchronized (on the computer) if necessary.
Okay, I don't really care what trivial things you guys do every morning, like taking a stroll through the classified document archive.
Zhu Fujingguang showed them the electronic version of the agreement and then advised them, "Once you sign the agreement, you can't go back on your word."
Kenji Hagiwara conscientiously went to fiddle with the printer. He knew that this kind of document couldn't stay in his email for too long. He wanted to sign it as soon as possible and destroy the evidence so as not to cause trouble for his friend.
While Hagiwara went to print documents, Matsuda Jinpei asked, "So, what are you planning to do?" He was referring to the case of the leaked explosives.
Morofushi Kagemitsu carefully chose his words and said, "This matter is related to the organization I'm currently infiltrating. It's difficult for you to investigate people, but I can get information from you. Recently, there might be some activity from several gangs in Tokyo."
Matsuda Jinpei frowned. Gang members have always been a headache for the police, creating panic everywhere under the guise of legalization. He naturally didn't have any good feelings towards these people. He guessed, "Gang? You mean... that organization plans to use our explosives from the Explosives Division to fight each other and frame us?"
"...They probably haven't thought that far ahead yet." Morofushi Kagemitsu didn't want to tell Matsuda that the reason the action team went berserk was because the organization couldn't come up with any money at the moment.
"Then why would they steal the things we made if they had nothing better to do?" Matsuda Jinpei couldn't understand this. He relaxed and leaned back on his sofa, making a small joke. "It can't be because they're short of money."
Zhu Fujingguang: ...
Matsuda's intuition is as sharp as ever.
He put down his teacup and just then saw Hagiwara walking over with a printed form, so he naturally changed the subject, saying, "Recently, you should pay attention to the areas in Shinjuku and Shibuya where gangs are more active. The things you lost... might find some clues there."
The two men were startled, their pens freezing in mid-air: "You mean, they want to..."
Zhu Fujingguang nodded and said in a low voice, "They have been planning this for a long time, and the quantity is probably not small."
From the moment Gin brought up the topic of taking the initiative, to the timing of Melo asking him to investigate the Bomb Class, and considering the inventory in various warehouses, it was enough for him to realize that Gin and his group had actually been planning this for a long time.
As for Melo, he couldn't be sure when she found out. This woman was too unpredictable, her mind was always racing, whether she really wanted to investigate or deliberately let him know... he couldn't say for sure.
Kenji Hagiwara handed the confidentiality agreement he and Matsuda had signed to Kagemitsu Morofushi, and proactively deleted the electronic copy from his email. Jinpei Matsuda, however, frowned as he calculated the police force: "Including the First Investigation Division and the Explosive Ordnance Division, it's not enough. Even searching only certain areas will take a considerable amount of time. In that case, we probably won't be able to catch anyone." He also worried that sharing the information so readily might expose Mr. Morofushi.
"Forget about capturing anyone in the organization," said Morofushi Kagemitsu. "The people we've deployed this time are all elites. If possible, I'd like you to use those bombs to cause them some trouble."
Kenji Hagiwara asked, "Do you know their escape route?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu shook his head and said, "I know they'll bring the last of their stockpiled bombs, and I'll try to sabotage them. But I hope the timing of the detonation can be synchronized with when you deal with that batch of bombs."
Hagiwara and Matsuda exchanged a glance and said, "This isn't difficult."
Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you."
Matsuda Jinpei coolly replied, "The chef has the highest status."
The late-night snack that Morofushi Kagemitsu brought is still on the coffee table.
Kenji Hagiwara looked at the lucky charm hanging on Morofushi Kagemitsu's phone and said with a smile, "With us here, little Morofushi will definitely be safe~"
Once the tense atmosphere eased, they no longer needed to keep it a secret.
"Speaking of which, you probably don't know this, but the Metropolitan Police Department has recently been the subject of a lot of interesting rumors, including the legend about the archives."
Kenji Hagiwara brought up the topic himself, blinking and looking mysterious.
Archives?
Morofushi Kagemitsu was a little puzzled: "Besides the two of you, would anyone else sneak over in the dark at night?"
After all, normal people go there during the day.
Upon hearing this topic, Matsuda Jinpei turned his face away, demonstrating his determination not to participate.
Kenji Hagiwara said in a low voice, "They all say that the archives have been invaded by strange tales about rules."
ha?
Strange tales of rules? What are those?
"Well, to put it in a slightly retro way, it's one of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seven Ghost Stories." Kenji Hagiwara localized the term a bit, since they're all paranormal events anyway.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Fujingguang had a bad feeling.
"One person fills out an application form, two people go in, and three people come out." Kenji Hagiwara simplified the rumor and immediately made it into a one-sentence ghost story.
Ah, this...
Morofushi Kagemitsu recalled their nighttime raid on the archives and realized he had become the source of the rumors. No wonder Matsuda seemed reluctant to bring it up.
"After this story spread, many people used the excuse of working overtime to loiter around the archives." There was a hint of regret in Kenji Hagiwara's tone. "Jinpei and I couldn't continue to investigate there, so we had to resort to clandestine visits."
[According to surveillance footage, Matsuda Jinpei and Hagiwara Kenji only went to the archives room for two nights (magnifying glass)]
I see. It seems we should thank the young police officer who spread the rumor.
Morobuchi Kagemitsu relaxed and took a sip of warm tea.
Matsuda Jinpei suddenly said, "But those guys have been very busy lately, so they probably don't have the energy to keep staking out."
Kenji Hagiwara turned his head and asked in agreement, "Is it because of the bombing at the port?"
“That’s right. I heard that a new police officer ran into a thug head-on, and the First Investigation Division is working on reconstructing his portrait,” Matsuda Jinpei said. “However, I heard that the process didn’t go very smoothly; the man was wearing a black mask that night.”
The gazes of the two childhood friends drifted to Morofushi Kagemitsu's shirt pocket, where a corner of a black mask that hadn't been tucked in yet was still visible.
Without batting an eye, Zhu Fujingguang tucked his mask further inside and said, "How about this, I'll tell you about seven incredible things I heard about the port ghost..."
A note from the author:
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"Code of Conduct for Duty Officers in the Archives Room"
1. Only one person is on duty in the archives at night, and only police officers are present.
2. If you find someone claiming to be a colleague on duty with you, ignore them and do not speak to them. Call the main duty room on the first floor to report the situation.
3. Each person should be listed on one line for their file search record. If only one person registers but two people enter the archives, please do not confront them on the spot. Instead, call the general duty room on the first floor to report the situation.
4. The number of people entering and leaving the archives must correspond one-to-one with the registration records. If one or more people leave the archives room, please do not call out on the spot, but call the general duty room on the first floor to report the situation.
5. The archives are not only staffed by police officers.
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