Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 599, Cherry Blossoms Struck by Lightning Again!

Faced with Mariko Hironaka's question, Uesugi Muneyuki simply smiled: "Do you remember that night, the night Ms. Yamada Aika inexplicably committed suicide in her detention center? Mai-senpai and I investigated, but found nothing?"

"Of course I remember. We deduced that someone must have come and said something to Ms. Yamada." Mariko Hironaka recalled, and immediately said, "Wait! You mean...?"

"Yes, similarly, there's also the case of Igarashi Aiko." Uesugi Muneyuki continued, "In the end, weren't Sasaki Hisato and his gang attacked in the car during the body disposal process, falling into the sea and dying? This led the Kanagawa Prefectural Police to presume Sasaki as a person of interest and presumed him dead during their investigation, so they didn't even consider investigating that aspect. Ultimately, it was through my insurance connections that I successfully investigated this conflict case and finally found those people."

However, one question remains: how did the attacker launch the attack from inside the car?

Uesugi Muneyuki muttered to himself, "I didn't understand before either, until I met Ishimuro Akio in the Imperial Palace case, and he said that the enemy emerged from the shadows. Then I finally understood."

"So what have you figured out? Tell me already!" Mariko Hironaka said impatiently. "Not everyone is your dear Erina-sensei, who enjoys listening to you go on and on, analyzing everything, and then foolishly guessing point by point."

"Heh, if it were my teacher, Erena, she would have guessed it by now." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded with a smile: "That person is the host I investigated with him in Kabukicho about Ms. Yamada opening the champagne tower! Takikawa Tsubasa!"

【What?!】 Hironaka Mariko was stunned: 【This, this isn't right, is it? You mean, Takikawa Tsubasa is a being from the other world like you? But, if he has this talent, why would he become a male escort?】

[This is precisely the blind spot in our investigation. Is it possible—and I mean possible—that Takikawa Tsubasa's awakening in the underworld was precisely because he encountered such a situation—being discovered as a fringe member of the Yakuza and being hunted by both the legitimate and criminal worlds—which forced him to awaken the path to the underworld under immense pressure?]

Uesugi Muneyuki stroked his chin and said seriously, "[I even suspect that the case of Saijo Yasue might have some connection to Takikawa Tsubasa. Do you remember when the Public Security Police investigated and found that there were actually some motorcycle men around 30 years old around Saijo Yasue's house? But their investigation was disrupted because of this and the fact that the fat man's head was placed in a warehouse where a certain gang had conducted drug transactions. Now it seems that it might not have been..."]

【No.】Just then, Mariko Hironaka shook her head: 【While what you said makes some sense, it's still not quite right.】

"The aura I sensed from Sakura Miyawaki is somewhat similar to the aura I sensed from Ms. Yamada back then, but there are still differences, so I don't think it's the same person." Mariko Hironaka carefully examined the situation before saying, "Uesugi, don't place too much faith in your judgment."

"That's what I'm most worried about." Uesugi Muneyuki sighed and said, "Do you know what this means?"

[This means that Takikawa Tsubasa, like me and Mai-senpai, may have cultivated a Dharma Form!] Uesugi Muneyuki frowned: [Then there's only one answer: he received a favor from Kansai! Kishibe Nishigota gave him the power of the Underworld!]

【What? ? ? 】

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The car drove into the quiet and expensive neighborhood of Bunkyo Ward and finally stopped in front of a tower with a very modern design – Sakata Bridge.

The rain had lessened, but the night was deeper. Miyawaki Sakura followed Uesugi Muneyuki into the gleaming lobby. The understated luxury of the interior and the silent, palpable security made her acutely aware of the gap between the two worlds.

To be fair, Sakura's annual income of 1800 million yen is much higher than that of Uesugi Muneyuki, who had received a raise, but their social statuses are worlds apart.

Anything that belongs to Mr. Uesugi must be good!
After the fear subsided, her heart was replaced by a secret anticipation and eagerness.

The elevator ascended smoothly, leaving only the two of them in the enclosed space.

Miyawaki Sakura secretly glanced at the man's cold and handsome profile beside her. The faint scent of cedar on his body, mixed with the slight dampness of the rain, made her heart beat a little erratically.

Nighttime, privacy, a tower, and still with Mr. Uesugi!
How about a hot and sweet bath together? Sakura can already picture it in her mind!

But I'm still... I'm still a minor! Angel Sakura immediately warned.

"Isn't this even better?!" the devilish cherry blossom chuckled wickedly.

Yes, isn't that even better?!

Mr. Uesugi is a traditional person, born into a very traditional Han Chinese family!

Now that the deed is done, let's see where he can run!
She subconsciously brought her legs, clad in light gray stockings, together, the toes of her high heels slightly turned inward—an unconscious, subtly seductive pose. She even mentally rehearsed various possible scenarios, her cheeks flushing slightly.

"We've arrived." Uesugi Muneyuki's voice broke the silence.

He led her to a door at the end of the 6th corridor on the 16th floor and opened the door with his fingerprint and password.

“There should be all the basic necessities here…” Uesugi Muneyuki said as he pushed open the door.

However, before he could finish speaking, a lazy and pleasant female voice came from inside the house, with a hint of friendly laughter: "Zong Xue, you're back so late? Have you finished taking care of things?"

The anticipation and shyness on Miyawaki Sakura's face froze instantly, as if struck by a thunderbolt.

Mai-like?!

In the spacious and bright living room, a woman with a graceful figure was leaning lazily against the island in the open kitchen.

She wore a silk slip dress in a champagne gold color that perfectly complemented her skin tone. The smooth fabric clung softly to her shapely figure, and the hem of the dress only reached her upper thighs, revealing a pair of straight, long, and dazzlingly white legs.

She seemed to have just taken a bath; her slightly damp, long black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her bare face was still breathtakingly beautiful—her skin was translucent, and her features were as exquisite as if meticulously sculpted by an artisan. In particular, her clear eyes, which carried a hint of aloofness, were now looking over with a faint smile.

Mai Shirakawa, the head of the Kanto Shrine Alliance!
Mai was clearly very familiar with this place, as if it were her own home. She was holding a steaming cup of black tea in her hand, and her gaze naturally passed over Uesugi Muneyuki and landed on Miyawaki Sakura, who was frozen at the door with a pale face.

Her gaze swept quickly over Miyawaki Sakura's obviously meticulously dressed "decisive outfit"—an ivory lace dress, light gray stockings, and nude high heels. A fleeting, elusive understanding flashed in her eyes, but it quickly transformed into an impeccable, senior-like gentle smile.

"Oh, isn't this Sakura?" Mai's voice was still gentle: "Why are you here at this time? And with luggage? Did you run into some trouble? I heard Muneyuki say that there were suspicious people at your house?"

"Oh dear~ But~ that's strange! Sakura, when you encountered something like this, why didn't you notify the operations team, your friends, or even me, your senior? Why did you come to Uesugi first?"

Mai-senpai slightly widened her beautiful, bright eyes, but they became lifeless, the pupils dilated and lost their luster, and a dark aura emanated from her face, instantly transforming her from Shirakawa into Kuroishi.

Mai Kuroishi reappears!

Miyawaki Sakura's mind went blank; all her calculations, expectations, and secret joy were shattered by reality at that moment.

She felt like a thief caught red-handed, her cheeks burning, even her ears turning bright red. Instinctively, she tried to hide her legs, clad in "seductive weapons," but there was nowhere to hide.

"Ma-Mai-sama!" She bowed almost reflexively at a ninety-degree angle, her voice stammering with extreme nervousness and embarrassment: "I-I'm so sorry to bother you! I-I didn't know this was your...I..."

Ugh! Spicy!!

She was rambling incoherently, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Is this a Mai-style business? Then what were those little schemes she was plotting just now... Oh my god!
Waaaaah, I'm so sorry, Mai-sama! It wasn't that I wanted to steal the food, it was just that the opportunity was too good to pass up!
Uesugi Muneyuki didn't seem surprised by Mai's appearance, explaining calmly, "She's encountered some issues and can't go back for the time being. I'll arrange for her to stay in this vacant apartment downstairs."

Yes, ever since Uesugi Muneyuki moved in, Mai-senpai always felt that it was inconvenient for the two of them to go on dates. In addition, Uesugi was busy, and she was busy too, so she managed to buy this 16th-floor 2LDK tower block, intending to become Uesugi Muneyuki's downstairs neighbors. She didn't expect to be able to use it so soon.

As for the situation, it was of course Uesugi Muneyuki who informed him during the Ichiren Rebirth.

Mai-senpai nodded knowingly, walked over to Miyawaki Sakura, and kindly helped her up: "Don't be so reserved, Sakura. It's alright. The fact that you thought of coming to Muneyuki when you encountered difficulties shows that you trust him. It's safe here, so please settle in." Her attitude was generous and appropriate, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a national star, which only made Miyawaki Sakura's previous secret thoughts seem incredibly ridiculous and embarrassing.

However, a silent sense of oppression followed.

What I give you is truly yours!
I won't give it to you, you can't take it!
Sakura Miyawaki kept her head down, not daring to look Mai in the eye, and could only stammer, "Yes... thank you very much, Mai-sama! I'm sorry to have troubled you and Mr. Uesugi!"

Her secret joy had long been replaced by utter embarrassment and a strange sense of loss. That night, she thought she had grasped a lifeline, and might even be able to climb the social ladder, but she never expected that when she opened the door, she would see the "imperial decree" himself, whom she had to look up to.

Safety was assured, but the road ahead seemed far more complicated than she had imagined.

And so, Miyawaki Sakura hurriedly put her things in the second bedroom. Her head was spinning, and she quickly hid the three large boxes of Okamoto cigarettes she had prepared under her pillow. She wanted to take off the Polish Marilyn grey stockings on her legs as soon as possible, but then she thought that would be giving up on Mr. Uesugi. After thinking about it, she still braced herself and came out. She saw Uesugi Muneyuki and Shirakawa Mai sitting on the sofa and gestured for her to sit down.

Sakura chose a spot on the edge of the sofa and sat upright, ready to stand up at any moment.

This cherry blossom accepts the challenge of teeth and jaw!

"Sakura-chan, don't you have anything to say to us?" Just then, Mai-senpai's bright and beautiful face showed a meaningful smile as she suddenly asked.

"Hey?!"

Sakura has been struck by lightning again!
(End of this chapter)