Ke Xue: This police officer is too martial

Chapter 221 Woodpecker

The slowly rising sun was reflected on the calm sea, and also in the eyes and heart of Koshimizu Nanatsuki.

At this moment, Nanatsuki Koshimizu was filled with mixed feelings.

She had already written the script for this "revenge drama".

Regardless of whether she could eventually find the high school detective who had driven her best friend to desperation, she had left no escape route for herself... or anyone else in the cabin.

In addition to Officer Makino, the two high school detectives named Hattori Heiji and Hakuba Tsutomu also seemed to know about this matter. Maybe even the big-headed kid who looks very smart knows about it.

But until now, no one has taken the initiative to bring up this matter.

It was as if everyone hadn't noticed her "original intention" at all and let her go easily.

Nanatsuki Koshimizu knew that all this was because of Officer Makino who was standing in front of her.

Thinking of this, Nanatsuki Koshimizu turned to Makino again and bowed, saying, "Officer Makino, thank you so much!"

Makino laughed and shook his head: "Didn't you just say thank you? Compared to this, do you have a place to stay in Tokyo?"

Hearing this, Nanatsuki Koshimizu blinked and shook her head with an awkward expression.

Her parents divorced when she was in junior high school, and both of them started new families.

From then on, she lived with relatives until she graduated from high school, when she rented a small apartment of her own.

But her childhood was not "difficult".

Before she became an adult, her parents would give her living expenses on time, and since she started high school, she would occasionally work in places like convenience stores, so she didn't have any financial problems.

But this time, in order to avenge her friend, she almost spent all her savings.

Because when she decided to take revenge, she had already thought about her own ending, so she didn't consider how to continue living after the money was gone.

But now...

Makino glanced at Nanatsuki who was lost in thought and laughed, "Is that so? How about this, I have a few vacant apartments, you can choose one and move in for now, it's empty anyway.

The rent will be discussed after you pass the exam. After all, if you fail the exam, our agreement will be invalid."

Hearing this, Nanatsuki Koshimizu slowly closed her eyes and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

But this time, she didn't say thank you or anything like that.

Looking up at the sparkling sea, I only had one thought in my mind.

"Inviting Officer Makino to come here might be the best decision I've ever made in my life!"

……

A few days later, the Metropolitan Police Department Criminal Division.

After reading some documents and case materials on the table, Makino stretched, stood up and turned on the TV next to him.

——"This high school detective from Hokkaido wants to..."

After taking a quick look at the reports on TV, Makino calmly turned off the TV.

Since Junya Tokitsu is still a high school student, the media did not reveal his real name or publish his photo.

But it doesn’t really matter.

As a "famous high school detective in Hokkaido" who has solved hundreds of cases, even if the media did not take the initiative to reveal his real name, Tokatsu Junya's classmates, friends and the police who have dealt with him naturally knew the inside story.

In addition, due to the exposure of the "Lavender Villa Murder Case", all cases involving Junya Tokatsu will be re-investigated by the police.

People in Hokkaido and Shikoku can also guess some of the content.

From now on, Junya Tokatsu will be "socially dead" in the true sense of the word.

Besides, he would graduate from high school soon.

Tokatsu Junya is already an adult, so after he graduates, there will definitely be "enthusiastic" media and reporters who will keep holding on to him.

For someone like Junya Tokitsu, who was conceited and extremely careful about his reputation, such an ending was undoubtedly more tragic than simple death.

——“Ding-ling-ling!”

Just then, the phone on the desk rang.

After hearing the phone ring, Makino turned around and walked to the desk to answer the phone.

A few minutes later, in the office of the Superintendent General of the Metropolitan Police Department.

After Makino entered the room, Superintendent Hakuba slowly stood up from his office chair and walked to the sofa in the middle of the room with a smile: "Makino, it's been a while since I called you to my office! Sit down first and we'll talk. I heard that you met my son a few days ago. What do you think of that boy?"

Makino walked slowly to the sofa and said, "Yes, we just met a few days ago. Hakuba-san is a very good detective."

"Hahahaha! Boy, you said that because you are considering me, right?" Superintendent Hakuba laughed and shook his head.

"It would be a lie to say that I didn't consider you, but that doesn't hinder my evaluation of him. He is indeed an excellent detective. Both his knowledge and his brain are very good." Makino chuckled and shook his head.

Hearing what Makino said, Superintendent Hakuba laughed again, looked up and recalled: "Although he is my son, I have not had much time to live with him because I have been busy with work.

He spent more time with my mother. Perhaps it was because my mother doted on the child too much, so the child was somewhat arrogant and rarely looked others in the eye..."

At this point, Superintendent Hakuba changed the subject and looked at Makino with a smile, his eyes full of praise and affirmation: "But that child has a very high impression and evaluation of you, Makino~ To be honest, this is the first time I have heard such straightforward words as 'admiration' and 'respect' from that child~"

Makino smiled and shook his head, picked up the teapot on the coffee table and poured two cups of tea for Superintendent Hakuba and himself.

Although he had not dealt with the White Horse Police Chief many times, he had some understanding of him.

He knew that the reason why Superintendent Baima called him to his office was definitely not just to talk about his son.

After seeing Makino's attitude and actions, the smile in Superintendent Hakuba's eyes became more obvious.

After a moment, Superintendent Baima took a sip of the tea in the cup, then leaned back on the sofa behind him and said softly, "Okay, it's time to get down to business. The reason I called you here is actually for two things.

First, it's about the Metropolitan Police Department. I don't know why, but the crime rate in Tokyo has indeed been on the rise in the past two years. We have already discussed it in a meeting. In addition to recruiting more officers and strengthening the training of new officers, we also need to make some changes within the Metropolitan Police Department. "

"Change?" Makino asked doubtfully.

Superintendent Hakuba nodded and said, "That's right. The first thing to do is to strengthen the coordination and mobilization between the various departments within the Metropolitan Police Department. In addition to the General Affairs Department and the Police Department, try to strengthen the frequency of communication and cooperation between the remaining departments.

But no matter what kind of communication and cooperation, there must be a so-called "hub" at the beginning. Makino, I plan to make you one of the members of this hub. "Hearing this, Makino frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He naturally understood what Superintendent Baima said.

Although it is said to "strengthen coordination and intensify mobilization", in fact, to put it bluntly, they want to set up a so-called "management department" among the many existing departments of the Metropolitan Police Department.

It’s just that this management department is more inclined to “external affairs” such as cases, rather than “internal affairs” management like the General Affairs Department and the Police Department.

But even so, this new management department is a huge "fat job".

Logically speaking, with his current title of "Superintendent", he is not qualified to join as a core member. At the very least, he would have to be a "Superintendent" like Minister Odagiri.

As if he had guessed what Makino was thinking, Superintendent Hakuba smiled and shook his head and said, "In addition to you, Odagiri Toshiro is also one of the key personnel we are considering. This matter is still in the planning stage, don't worry! And..."

At this point, Superintendent Hakuba nodded and said, "It's good that you know about this matter now. It's not too late to consider it after the official decision is made. Compared to this, the other thing is related to Nagano Prefecture. I remember that you seemed to have been to Nagano Prefecture before, right?"

Makino nodded and said, "That's right, but the last seminar was not successfully held due to the case."

Hearing this, Superintendent Baima stood up and walked to his desk, handing a document to Makino: "In that case, I'll leave this matter to you. This is the report submitted by the Ministry of Public Security some time ago. Take a good look at it when you go back.

Although this matter is not urgent, some people seem to hope that we can send someone to investigate and deal with it as soon as possible. How about this, you go there in a few days in the name of communication and inspection. "

"Okay, I understand." Makino stood up and nodded.

Not long after, after returning to the office, Makino curiously opened the documents in his hand.

——"Nagano Prefecture's 'Woodpecker Association' and the Metropolitan Police Department's General Affairs Department..."

After seeing the title of the information, Makino frowned instantly: "This is..."

……

Two days later, Nagano Prefectural Police Headquarters.

As soon as Makino got off the car, he saw several familiar faces.

Seeing Makino getting off the car, a slightly plump middle-aged man immediately stepped forward and said with a smile: "It's been a long time since we last met! Officer Makino, not only did I fail to entertain you well last time, but I even asked you to help us solve a case. I am really ashamed!"

"Long time no see, Officer Aiba Shizheng. The last time was just an accident, you don't have to be so polite~" Makino shook Officer Aiba Shizheng's hand with a smile, and then glanced at the several police officers behind Officer Aiba Shizheng.

Except for two inspectors whose names Makino couldn't remember, Makino knew the other two.

The two people were Yamato Gansuke and Uehara Yui.

After noticing Makino's gaze, Aiba Police Officer Masaaki hurriedly continued, "Makino Police Officer Masaaki, you should still remember them, right?"

"Yes, Inspector Yamato and Officer Uehara, right?" Makino nodded with a smile and greeted Yamato Gansuke and the others.

Seeing that Makino called out their names accurately, Aiba nodded with a smile and said, "It's OK if you know them~ It was our fault that we didn't entertain you well last time, so this time they will entertain you. No matter what you want, you can ask them directly~"

Having said that, Officer Aiba quickly put away the smile on his face and looked at Yamato Gansuke and Uehara Yui seriously.

After noticing their superior's gaze, the two men hurriedly bowed to Makino and said, "Officer Makino, please give us your guidance! If you have anything, just tell us at any time!"

After seeing the expressions of the two men, Aiba Police Officer Shizheng nodded in satisfaction, and then immediately put on a smile: "Makino Police Officer Shizheng, if you have no objection, they will take you to visit Nagano Prefecture in the next two days. By the way, how long do you plan to stay in Nagano Prefecture this time?"

"..."

After half an hour.

After coming out of Inspector Aiba's office, Makino sighed helplessly.

The reason why Officer Aiba was even more "cautious" and "fawning" than last time, in addition to what happened last time, was also because of the superficial reason why Makino came to Nagano Prefecture this time.

Although Inspector Aiba did not say it explicitly, Makino also got what he wanted to know through indirect means.

In addition to the senior officials of the Metropolitan Police Department, Inspector Aiba also seemed to have received contact from senior officials of the National Police Agency this time.

Perhaps it is for this reason that Officer Aiba's attitude towards him this time is obviously more "cautious" than last time.

Thinking of this, Makino's eyes flashed with light: "The National Police Agency, this incident is indeed related to the Public Security Bureau. Could it be that... Kuroda Heibei?"

Seeing Makino walk out of the office, Yamato Gansuke and Uehara Yui beside him hurried forward.

The expressions of the two men were obviously much more relaxed than when Inspector Aiba was there just now.

After walking in front of Makino, Uehara Yui first glanced at the office of Officer Aiba Shizheng, and then smiled softly and said, "Makino Shizheng, thank you so much for last time~"

"No, even if I wasn't there last time, I'm sure you would have been able to solve the problem successfully. Nagano headquarters is so lucky to have excellent detectives like you~" Makino smiled and shook his head.

This wasn't flattery; he really meant it.

Compared with the Metropolitan Police Department and other police headquarters, the average quality of Nagano Prefecture's criminal police is significantly higher.

A simple investigation department actually has four outstanding police officers: Morobushi Takaaki, Yamato Gansuke, Uehara Yui and Kuroda Hei!
The Gunma Prefectural Police Headquarters next door must be crying with envy, right?!

Not to mention Gunma Prefecture, even Makino felt a little envious.

Although the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division 1 also has elites, the number and proportion of elites are...

Thinking of this, Makino couldn't help but sigh secretly.

After hearing Makino's praise, Yamato Gansuke and Uehara Yui also smiled embarrassedly.

……

Soon after, everyone got into the car while chatting.

Uehara Yui glanced at the rearview mirror, chuckled and said, "Makino Police Officer Shizheng, is there anywhere you want to go?"

Makino shook his head and said, "I came back quite suddenly, and I couldn't think of where to go for a while. By the way, is Inspector Moruobushi taking a day off today? I didn't seem to see him just now."

Before Uehara Yui could speak, Yamato Gansuke replied, "No, he went out with our section chief to investigate intelligence early this morning."

After he finished speaking, Yamato Gansuke also thought of something and added, "By the way, when you came last time, the position of the head of our Investigation Division 1 was still vacant, right? In fact, right after the last case was over, our new head arrived. His name is Kuroda Bei."

Yui Uehara smiled and nodded, "Although the new section chief's appearance is a little scary, his knowledge and abilities are very impressive~"

When Yamato Gansuke heard Uehara Yuido say in front of Inspector Makino that the new section chief had a scary face, he immediately shook his head helplessly.

(End of this chapter)