Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 30, The Truth Comes to Light

News came from the front one after another.

The deceased was named Daigo Matsubara, a former employee of Tokyo Fujita Construction Company and a construction worker. He lost his job after the bubble burst. His wife divorced him, took most of his property, and left him with their children. Daigo Matsubara could only live on his previous savings.

After that, the economy was always bad, and Daigo Matsubara had developed a habit of spending money lavishly when he was young. He soon used up all his savings and became a homeless person. Together with a group of down-and-out former construction workers, he built a few shacks with cardboard boxes and plastic sheets in a corner near the station and lived there. The station was annoyed by these homeless people who ate and slept for free, rummaged through garbage cans, and occasionally stole things, but due to legal protection, it was very troublesome to expel this group of people, and the two sides accumulated contradictions and conflicts broke out.

The stationmaster and several employees of Mitani had long disliked this group of people. Just two weeks ago, according to the stationmaster's confession, Daigo Matsubara was found dead under the tram tracks, his body broken into several pieces.

The stationmaster, employees, and the conductor who got off the train to check were all shocked. There was no doubt that this would be a major safety accident. The entire station from top to bottom would be punished. For a moment, everyone on the scene fell into a great panic.

At this moment, the stationmaster recognized Daigo Matsubara and found out that he was the homeless man near the station.

Got it!

Traditionally, these homeless people have always been marginalized and no one cares about them. They are hated by society and no one cares when they die or leave. So the stationmaster came up with an idea. They concealed the incident, threw the bodies into the river, and agreed to keep the secret.

They were very confident because even if a body was found, it was just a homeless person. What was there to worry about? Tokyo was so big, wasn't it normal to have hundreds of unnatural deaths every year?

Only a few people died, but we JRs have the whole of Kanto in our hearts.

If there hadn't been a piece of corpse stuck to the bottom of the tram and it hadn't been Uesugi Sosetsu himself who came to investigate, this matter could have been concealed from a few people.

However, when a large number of police arrived and when Director Minami Takeshi revealed Uesugi Sosetsu's judgment to JR East, several guys led by the stationmaster immediately panicked, and soon an ordinary platform conductor could not bear it and surrendered to the police and explained what had happened.

At this point in the tram corpse case, the truth was finally revealed.

With further investigation, all the truth came to light, and all the evidence clues were consistent with Uesugi Sosetsu's judgment. The Metropolitan Police Department was already preparing divers to go down to the river to salvage the body at the identified location.

In the lounge of the maintenance plant, Director Nan Meng silently put down his phone. He was a little impressed, but also shook his head a little stubbornly: "Young man, you win."

"What did I win?" Uesugi Sosetsu's expression remained calm, but his loosened fists proved that he was still a little nervous.

The person has been dead for some time, and there are very few remaining souls that have been awakened. He also recognizes the construction work clothes, so he can make a relatively accurate judgment.

"Okay, this time, it was indeed my fault for JR East's negligence and failure to discipline my subordinates. I apologize to you here." Director Nan Meng was a little unsure of Uesugi Souji's thoughts. Now that there were witnesses and evidence, even a Fortune 500 company would have to take an attitude.

This made Director Nan Meng secretly resentful, but he was also extremely impressed by Uesugi Sosetsu's level.

He doesn't like this kind of person, but he can't hate him either.

"You don't have to apologize to me. If you really want to apologize, you should apologize to the deceased Mr. Matsubara." Uesugi Sosetsu said indifferently: "I said, I'm just a forensic doctor. All I have to do is to make things clear."

"Nan Meng-san, Mori Tsu-san, you may think I am targeting you, but I really just want to restore the truth and tell everyone the truth, tell the ordinary people outside, tell all the citizens, that's what happened, nothing more." Uesugi Munen was still very calm. At this point, he suddenly asked, "Wait, where's my pork cutlet rice?"

"Go buy it right away, go now!" Inspector Moriji quickly signaled his subordinates to buy it quickly. He simply took out a 10,000 yen bill from his pocket. The subordinates felt that the money was hot, and they grabbed it three times before holding it in their hands, and went away in a hurry.

"She wants one too." Uesugi Sosetsu pointed at Ikeda Erena beside him.

Naturally, he received a roll of the eyes from the tall beauty.

Although he looked disgusted, Ikeda's heart was in turmoil.

What a domineering man! Erina looked at Uesugi Sosetsu's always serious and indifferent profile, and she felt her heart beating very fast.

The atmosphere just now, the double pressure from the Fortune 500 companies and the police station almost suffocated her, but how did Uesugi Sosetsu remain calm and confident in his own judgment?
Maybe this is what makes him feel different?
"Okay, now give me the death certificate and I'll write the report." Uesugi Sosetsu ignored Erina's complicated look and indicated that he could rewrite the death certificate now.

"Mr. Uesugi, you are joking." Director Nan Meng immediately stood up and said, "It is really rude to be here. Please follow me to the JR East headquarters. The president is ready to apologize to you in person."

After saying that, several people stood up on their own initiative.

"What about my pork chop rice?" Uesugi Sosetsu blinked.

"The president has already reserved a high-end bento at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Please be sure to come, Uesugi." Director Nan Meng thought to himself, it's already this late, and you're still thinking about your pork chop rice?

It was not until several people got in the car and prepared to leave that Inspector Moritsugu of Shinagawa Police Station reacted.

Hey! I paid for the pork chop rice!
Hello! ! !
————I am the dividing line for the delicious pork chop rice————

The next day, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Telegraph, Keizai Shimbun and Yomiuri Shimbun reported the incident in full.

"The Shinagawa District Tram Corpse Case Was Solved in One Day, and the New Forensic Doctor Demonstrated God-Level Judgment!"

"The station manager concealed the truth, and the president and directors of JR East publicly apologized!"

"The Metropolitan Police Department responds quickly, revealing the daily news of the core department Traffic Division"

"The super rookie forensic doctor has already demonstrated his abilities. He was the one who performed the autopsy in Bunkyo District last time?"

"Bunkyo District Beautiful Policewoman, Private Life Insider Revealed"

On TV, Fuji TV, NTV and TBS all reported the incident, and since Uesugi Sosetsu's autopsy and inference were almost completed in front of all the reporters, it was almost equivalent to half a live broadcast. Therefore, the reporters who got the first-hand information immediately sent it back to the TV station and reported it vigorously.

Under the arrangement of JR East, Uesugi Sosetsu accepted an interview with reporters at the Imperial Hotel. As he said, he simply repeated the incident. The rest was to write the death certificate in front of everyone, sign and seal it, and then officially announce that his duty was completed. But that's how people are. The calmer and more indifferent Uesugi Sosetsu was, the more interested netizens were in him. For a while, he was nicknamed "cold-faced forensic doctor". Even Ikeda Erina, who was with him, was slightly embarrassed, making Tokyo people marvel that there was such a beautiful policewoman in the local police station.

Unfortunately, Ikeda hated being interviewed. He didn't say a word and had a serious expression on his face the entire time. It seemed that he was not approachable.

At the same time, the living problems of these former construction workers have also triggered heated discussions in society. Many people believe that homeless people have affected the operation of public transportation and that strong measures must be taken.

But some people also believe that these construction workers dedicated their youth and sweat to the country's construction when they were young, and they should not be left to wander the streets and become homeless when they are old. The government should provide them with assistance and support.

A war of words broke out in society, and even various news media launched special programs.

All programs must start with the autopsy of Sosetsu Uesugi.

Hot topics never stop, Sakuradamon, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters.

Protecting the lives, bodies and property of all citizens is the mission of all police officers. Among them, the Metropolitan Police Department of Japan, which is directly under the National Police Agency, is directly responsible for the safety of 3000 million people in Tokyo, and it brings together almost all the elite police officers in Japan.

There is a person who is in charge of commanding the Metropolitan Police Department, the most advanced organization. He is the elite among the elites among the 80,000 police officers in the Metropolitan Police Department, and stands at the top of the pyramid of power in the entire Metropolitan Police Department.

The new Superintendent General, Eiji Watanabe, has just taken office.

A thick stack of newspapers was placed on the oversized wooden desk. The summer sun shone through the gaps in the curtains and illuminated the newly moved-in ecological tank. Fish were swimming in the gaps between the algae plants. The former superintendent's favorite potted plants had all been moved away, as the new commissioner Watanabe didn't seem to like potted plants very much.

The newspaper read: "Stationmasters, train drivers and workers collectively resign; JR East's controversial decision causes social concern."

Watanabe Eiji is tall and sturdy, with wheat-colored skin and simple side-parted short hair, which shows that he has been on many field missions. However, compared to the Chief of the First Investigation Division who used to lead the team himself, Watanabe Eiji, who has served as the Criminal Director of the Metropolitan Police Department, the Criminal Director of the National Police Agency, and the Deputy Director of the National Police Agency, has a slightly fatter middle-aged look. Like Uesugi Sosetsu, the new Superintendent has a pair of extremely sharp eyes. Not to mention the suspects, even his subordinates respect and fear him.

At this time, standing in front of the Superintendent of Police, the chief of Shinagawa Police Station and Inspector Moriji who was in charge of the investigation were the ones who were in a panic. Since Shinagawa Police Station was a large police station, the chief's rank was Senior Superintendent, which was already considered senior management. Facing Watanabe Eiji, he still dared not say a word and waited for his fate. Inspector Moriji was even more trembling with fear, and his hair was wet with sweat.

"That's all I feel when I feel comfortable and relaxed." Director Watanabe glanced at the newspaper again. The big screen in the office was also showing Uesugi Muneyuki being interviewed. The dignified middle-aged man said with a smile, "Your Shinagawa Office really gave me a big gift package when I took office. I only took this position for three days, and the president of JR East came to see me in person."

After laughing, the chief and Inspector Moriji didn't dare to answer. Watanabe Eiji frowned: "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"

"Like the way he handled it a few days ago, we all agreed that compared to the forensic doctors of the Metropolitan Police Department, Uesugi-kun was too wild." Inspector Moritsugu said hesitantly, "It was a coincidence that day that the problem was solved successfully."

"What do you mean by coincidence?" Watanabe Eiji frowned, looking intimidating without even getting angry.

“…………”Inspector Moriji immediately shut up.

"I've watched his interview. Do you think any of his statements have no scientific basis? Or do you think any of his judgments are wrong? Or do you think he was just guessing and just happened to guess right?"

"You are right." Inspector Moriji immediately lowered his head.

"Aonuma, you too, if you still want to climb up the corporate ladder, you should stop colluding with the companies all the time." Watanabe Eiji stared at Chief Shinagawa, "Don't be afraid of trouble. Isn't this the JR that owes us a big favor? If you just keep obeying orders, you are not the Metropolitan Police Department anymore."

"You are right!" Director Shinagawa also quickly lowered his head.

"In this highly elite and specialized field, we can't just rely on personal relationships and experience to get things done. This incident should serve as a wake-up call to the Identification Department. A 22-year-old forensic doctor who just got a full-time job is much better than them." Watanabe Eiji clasped his hands together and said, "The criminals' skills and strength are constantly upgrading, and we have to keep up. What we need now is this kind of extraordinary person. You found the right person this time."

"You are right!"*2
However, Director Shinagawa still expressed his concerns: "But Uesugi Muneyuki is not directly under us. Will his personality cause trouble?"

"Why? Didn't Uesugi say that all he had to do was to make things clear? Don't we, the Metropolitan Police Department, have the confidence to control him? You look down on our Sakurada Gate too much." Watanabe Eiji still smiled and shook his head: "Whether a sword can hurt you does not depend on how sharp the sword itself is, but on the person who wields the sword."

"For us, efficiency is the most important thing. Congress allocates us so much budget every year, is it for you to report suicides and missing persons all the time? For example, this case was handled very well, wasn't it? The case was solved in one day, with witnesses and evidence. In this case, even the district prosecutors would have nothing to say, right?" The superintendent still had a relaxed attitude: "Just now, a special call came to me."

"Everyone in the shed where Daigo Matsubozono stayed rushed to confess their guilt, wanting to admit that they were guilty of manslaughter. After all, for these homeless people, being able to go to jail and have someone to treat them is much better than being homeless, isn't it?" Watanabe Eiji said meaningfully, "Uesugi will not be involved in the subsequent handling of our Metropolitan Police Department, so feel free to look for him in the future."

Both Chief of Police Shinagawa and Inspector Moriji were shocked.

"So, you found the right person. Not only did you find the right person, but you should find him more often. Gold will always shine." Watanabe Eiji laughed and said, "Come to think of it, my wife and his mother are mahjong friends who play Riichi Mahjong. How come Yuxian has hidden a son like this? I've never heard of it before, hahaha~"

After he finished speaking, the phone on the table suddenly rang.

Chief of Police Shinagawa and Inspector Moritsugu quickly said goodbye and left.

"Yes, I will take care of it. I am very grateful for your compliment." Watanabe Eiji said respectfully to the other side of the microphone: "Yes, I arranged for it to be handled, and everything will be properly resolved."

"Okay, I'll thank you for your care in the future."

After hanging up the phone, Watanabe Eiji touched the chair under him with satisfaction, patted the armrests twice to sit up straight, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's cherry blossom emblem behind him was magnificent and shining.

He slowly leaned back in the chair, eyes slightly closed and mouth open, until he was completely and firmly leaning against the chair back. Then he opened his eyes with a smile on his face, and swayed his body slightly to the left, causing the chair to rotate 45 degrees.

Finally entered Sakuradamon.

It’s a good start!

　Second update, a serious update!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)