Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 583, Reaching the Heavens!
P.S.: Three updates today, the third one will be at midnight!
At the scene in the former Karuizawa villa district, Uesugi Muneyuki stood not far from the body. Dozens of police officers had arrived around the scene, and a large group of police officers in patrol uniforms had set up a cordon and guarded several key locations, refusing entry or exit to anyone.

However, the Japanese also enjoy watching a spectacle. The more seriously the police took the matter, the more Japanese people gathered to watch. In particular, when they heard that Uesugi Muneyuki was at the scene, the atmosphere in Karuizawa became quite lively.

A divine intervention on the spot? Wow!
Meanwhile, Miss Minami had already called Ikeda Erena, Ishihara Mikoto, and Saito Asuka to come and help. Erena was a professional bodyguard, Ishihara Mikoto was Uesugi Muneyuki's forensic assistant, and as for Asuka, the girl was determined to come no matter what, as she had long wanted to witness Mr. Uesugi's on-site forensic examination firsthand!
Uesugi Muneyuki calmly sent a message to Mai-senpai, then turned his attention to the corpse on the ground.

This was a homicide!

Moreover, the murderer made no attempt to cover it up; he simply wanted this woman named Yamashita Mizuki to be discovered. Otherwise, he would have tried every possible way to conceal it, whether by burying her, dismembering and cooking her, or using chemical agents to dispose of her. In short, there were many ways.

Those who frequently commit murder and conceal corpses should know that the stench of a corpse is an extremely powerful odor. In addition to being extremely strong and lingering for a long time, this odor also has a super penetrating power. Even if a corpse is filled with cement, the stench will still be emitted.

Here, we'll use cement as an example to briefly explain why a foul odor is emitted.

Ordinary cement is fluid before it dries. Before it sets, the evaporation of water and the release of putrefactive gases from the surface of the corpse will create openings from the inside out.

These pores are extremely small, on the micrometer scale, but there are a great many of them.

Ten hours later, even though the cement had hardened, the pores remained, becoming channels for the release of the stench of the corpse.

Therefore, if you happen to encounter a problem where you cannot dispose of a corpse, you can refer to the following ideas:

After the cement has set, seal the cement block with epoxy resin, applying 3-4 coats, and remember to roughen the surface.

When pouring cement, remember to first remove the body's internal organs so that the cement can be completely poured into and cover the open abdominal cavity. Silicate cement has a very high alkalinity, and bacteria inside the human body cannot survive in direct contact.

If there is enough reinforced concrete, it can be used to fill the area, making it very secure.

If there are no other options, you can repeatedly turn the cement over. The cement on the bottom is usually more compact and has fewer pores. Of course, you should keep turning it over and vibrating it to make it more compact.

Have you learned it? (laughs)

Just as Uesugi Muneyuki was giving the announcement, a huge storm was brewing outside.

The head of the property management company for the villa area rushed to the scene, his forehead covered in cold sweat, which he kept wiping with a handkerchief.

"This, this is impossible... We patrol every day!" He explained to the first local police officer who arrived, his voice trembling with tears, "This villa is registered as Mr. Kimura's property, but he hasn't been here for a long time... We, we really didn't know someone had broken in..."

His panic stemmed from two pressures: first, he couldn't explain it to the homeowners; second, if the matter got out, it would deal a devastating blow to the reputation of the entire Karuizawa upscale villa district, and house prices and rents could plummet.

Further out, ordinary tourists and vacationers, kept at bay by police tape, were talking amongst themselves, and unease filled the air.

"I heard he committed suicide by burning charcoal?"

"Doesn't seem like it? Look at all these police officers. Even big shots from Tokyo have been alerted!"

"That's terrifying. Our villa isn't far from here. Will we be in any danger at night?"

"The deceased seemed to be a very young girl... How did she end up in a place like this?"

"If Uesugi is here, and the Metropolitan Police Department sends him out, it must be a major case!"

Rumors mutated and fermented rapidly among the people, from "suicide" to "crime of passion" to "serial killer infiltrating Karuizawa," and panic spread silently like a virus.

Meanwhile, Inspector Yamato, who was at the scene, asked with great interest, "Dr. Uesugi, we respect you, but could you explain in detail why you were able to determine at a glance that the deceased was not a suicide or accidental death, but a homicide?"

Inspector Yamato's expression was quite serious: "Look, this Ms. Yamashita Mizuki has all the elements of suicide: a suicide note, death by carbon monoxide poisoning, loss of hope in life, and being forced to commit illegal entry in order to survive. Under these circumstances, the conclusion of suicide is reasonable, isn't it?"

“On the surface, that’s true.” Uesugi Muneyuki nodded gently. “But the moment I saw her, I knew she hadn’t committed suicide.”

“The deceased was a young woman, but there was obvious urinary incontinence on the body.” Uesugi Muneyuki first pointed to the urine stains on the crotch of the body.

Inspector Yamato paused for a moment, then gave a "so what?" look. As mentioned earlier, women's urethras are naturally short and they have a poor ability to hold their urine. When they die or suffocate, their muscles relax, making them prone to urinary incontinence. Could urinary incontinence be related to suicide or homicide?
As if reading his thoughts, Uesugi Muneyuki calmly nodded: "It is indeed related."

"Huh?!" The surrounding police officers were all surprised.

“Because compared to men, women, especially Japanese women, pay a lot of attention to their appearance and…how they look after death, they will definitely urinate before committing suicide. Therefore, in cases like this one, where acute carbon monoxide poisoning leads to suicide, it is very difficult for incontinence to occur,” Uesugi Muneyuki said calmly.

"I see, there's another reason behind it." Inspector Yamato nodded blankly. He wanted to say that she understood women quite well, but considering that Uesugi Muneyuki's nickname was the Metropolitan Police Department's Pervert, and that this was a serious crime scene, he said nothing.

“There are two possibilities for severe urinary incontinence: one is that the deceased took alcohol and sleeping pills before committing suicide, and the other is that she committed suicide or was murdered before she had time to urinate. The former is not plausible because a person in a drowsy or intoxicated state cannot commit suicide.”

Uesugi Muneyuki glanced at the wine on the table and looked at the scene meaningfully: "It doesn't make sense that the latter committed suicide."

“Besides that, there’s another reason: if a Japanese woman really decides to commit suicide, then no matter how old she is, she will almost certainly put on a beautiful makeup.” Uesugi Muneyuki said softly, “This is my experience after seeing countless suicide corpses over the years.”

Around that time, Erina Mikoto and Asuka arrived. Erina was holding a glass of orange juice that had been sun-dried in California for 180 days. As soon as she saw a case and a body, she quickly got into the zone, her eyes shining as she strode forward and habitually stood next to Uesugi Muneyuki.

Ishihara Mikoto, on the other hand, was speechless and had a long face.

Zong Xue, you rascal! Wherever you go, there's a murder! I was just trying to enjoy my vacation! Earning these two salaries as your assistant is way too difficult, isn't it? Can I quit?

Uesugi Muneyuki understood what Mikoto meant, gave her an amused look, and indicated that it was just a coincidence.

You only run into them two or three times a year, is that a lot? There's a place in Tokyo called Beikacho, where there are over 600 murders and over 1000 deaths a year, but the horses still run and the dancing continues.
As for Asuka, the girl ran in obediently and excitedly. After smelling the stench of the corpse, she couldn't help but pinch her nose and hide behind her Minami-neechan, only peeking out a small bird head. She looked at the corpse with curiosity and excitement, thinking that she could finally see it for herself!

Mr. Uesugi! I'll be here to cheer you on! The girl waved her little fist and then quietly disappeared.

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at the same time.

"The body of a young woman was found at a villa in Karuizawa; homicide is suspected."

This news, like a slippery venomous snake, stealthily and with astonishing speed slithered into the heart of Karuizawa's most restricted area—the area surrounding the royal resort.

Inside the temporary office of the Imperial Household Agency in Karuizawa, the atmosphere was so heavy it could be dripping with sweat. The servants hurried along, yet tried their best not to make a sound.

Imperial Household Agency Commissioner Maeda Risuke sat upright in his Japanese-style office, with incense smoke curling in front of him. But all he could smell was a faint, almost imperceptible sense of crisis in the air of Karuizawa outside the window.

“Your Majesty… has already heard of it.” He spoke in a low voice to the vice minister beside him, but his gaze swept sharply across the figures of the palace police who were increasing their vigilance outside the window. “Such an ominous event has occurred so close to us. We must not allow even the slightest tainted sound to disturb Your Majesty’s peace of mind.”

"Yes!"

"Call the Nagano Prefectural Police Chief." His instructions were clear and unquestionable. "Express the Imperial Household Agency's 'deep concern.' This case must be resolved swiftly, thoroughly, and discreetly. The tranquility of Karuizawa must not be disturbed. The peace of the Imperial Family must not be disturbed in the slightest."

The command was executed swiftly.

This phone call will not be recorded in any public documents, but its significance is enough to put every nerve in the Nagano Prefectural Police Headquarters on edge.

Just then, a confidential secretary walked in quietly and added in a low voice a piece of information that had just been verified: "Sir, it has been confirmed. The first to arrive at the scene and conduct a preliminary investigation were Chief Inspector Uesugi Muneyuki of the Metropolitan Police Department and Inspector Watanabe Minami."

Maeda Risuke's usually impassive face softened slightly.

A barely perceptible sense of relief swept across his furrowed brows.

“Dr. Uesugi… and Inspector Watanabe?” He pondered. “Yes, they’re right next door. This is… a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.”

"This is Superintendent General Eiji Watanabe." Toshiyuki Maeda picked up the phone again.

Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Superintendent's Office.

Eiji Watanabe was still on the ranking list. The personnel shake-up caused by the bulletproof vest corruption case at the beginning of the year had only just ended. He was still figuring out how to adjust the personnel when the phone rang.

When he heard it was a call from the Imperial Household Agency, he thought it was about an award ceremony! He never expected it to be about a murder case!
How could my future son-in-law encounter a murder case while on vacation?
However, it seemed that Uesugi had already made a judgment. Watanabe Eiji thought to himself, "This is another chance to show off! Aha!"

How come the Metropolitan Police Department is always so amazing?
After hanging up the phone, he pressed the internal communication button almost without pausing: "Immediately issue an official document in my name to the Nagano Prefectural Police Headquarters, stating that the Metropolitan Police Department, at the request of the Imperial Household Agency and the National Police Agency, will dispatch Special Missions Unit and relevant experts (note: Chief Medical Examiner Uesugi Muneyuki) to assist in the investigation, and requesting the Nagano Prefectural Police to provide full cooperation and support within their authority."

At almost the same time, the lights were also on in the police chief's office.

As the central authority that oversees the nation's police, they face pressure from multiple directions.

Chief Tamaru personally called Watanabe Eiji, his tone "suggesting" rather than "commanding," but carrying more weight: "Eiji-kun, I'll leave the Karuizawa matter to the Metropolitan Police Department. Dr. Uesugi is a national treasure; with him around, we are all at ease. The Police Department will coordinate all necessary resources. This case must be solved to the highest standards and at the fastest speed. It must not escalate into a social incident, especially not to affect... peace over there."

At this moment, all the highest-level power nodes related to public security in the entire Japanese state apparatus were activated. Pressure was transmitted layer by layer along the invisible power chain, ultimately focusing on the villa in Karuizawa where the body was found, and on that young forensic genius.

Meanwhile, Maeda Risuke is also under immense pressure.

Soon after, the Imperial Palace Attendant-in-Chief Takeuchi brought a chilling message: "His Majesty summons you."

A murder occurred near the royal residence, and the other party expressed their desire to "know the specific details of the scene" in a casual and gentle tone. One of the princes even wanted to go to the scene to see for himself.

This request was nothing short of a thunderbolt for Maeda Toshisuke, the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency.

He immediately bowed deeply: "Your subject understands and will handle it properly."

Going to the scene is of course impossible, but having a desire to "know" about bizarre cases happening nearby is perfectly reasonable.

After leaving the palace, Maeda Risuke's expression instantly became extremely solemn.

Oh no, this matter has reached the ears of the Emperor!
This must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise it will not only alarm the Emperor and ruin the mission, but also damage the dignity of the nation!
"Everyone, come here!"

"His Majesty is benevolent and naturally concerned about the affairs of his people. This intention stems from his regret over the impact of the incident on the peace of Karuizawa and the loss of a young life. We must understand His Majesty's heart, but we must never allow His will to have any direct connection with the specific criminal case."

“We now need a dedicated special liaison officer to go to the scene to confirm the situation and observe Dr. Uesugi’s investigation process. Which of you is willing to go to the scene to observe?” Maeda Risuke was only halfway through his sentence when the scene immediately erupted in excitement. Everyone was eager to try and go to the scene to watch.

Maeda Risuke's expression changed slightly, and he lowered his eyes helplessly, feeling both annoyed and amused. Of course, he knew that it was very enjoyable to watch a case being solved on the spot, and these very monotonous and boring high-ranking members of the Imperial Household Agency would certainly want to go.

He even wanted to go.

This is truly...an unprecedented Uesugi craze!

Li Ying, this is all the help Grandpa can give you!
(End of this chapter)