Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 41 Megure, You're Very Good

"I never knew you had such amazing reasoning skills. Now, with my professional autopsy techniques and your deductions, the Metropolitan Police Department will become better and better."

"what?"

Inspector Megure seemed to have fully regained his senses. He stood up from his chair and asked in confusion:

"What are you talking about?"

"Ok?"

Forensic pathologist Nagamune looked at Inspector Megure with a puzzled expression.

Inspector Megure was even more puzzled than Nagamune.

What on earth happened?
With the blink of an eye, the world seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

The gazes of his colleagues around him ranged from gratified camaraderie to unexpected surprise, from astonishment at his newfound respect to quiet disdain.

In short, there are all kinds of them, everything is available.

He only secretly took a nap, how did it turn out like this?

"Megure, I didn't expect you to have such strong reasoning abilities, just like Kogoro Mouri," Matsumoto Kiyonaga said.

Comparing him to Kogoro Mouri is hard to tell whether it's a compliment or an insult.

"Manager Matsumoto, I..."

"Alright." Matsumoto Kiyonaga interrupted Megure, saying in a low voice, "I'm going to the hospital to see Sayuri now. We'll talk about your matter when we get back to the Metropolitan Police Department."

Inspector Megure swallowed hard.

Despite being full of questions, they couldn't disturb Manager Matsumoto's visit to his daughter.

After Matsumoto Kiyonaga left, Megure asked in confusion, "Is there anyone who can tell me what exactly happened?"

Forensic pathologist Chang Zong frowned.

Nagamune, who had already identified with Inspector Megure as one of his own kind, explained everything that had just happened to Inspector Megure.

Inspector Megure stared at Nagamune in shock.

So, I've become a henchman of Zhengyi?

……

"Big news! Big news!"

At the Justice Newspaper, the editor-in-chief approached the newly hired reporter's workstation with several photos, handed them to him, and said, "Write a report immediately: the Metropolitan Police Department is in a state of chaos, and insubordination is rampant."

Inspector Megure becomes a henchman of Seiichi, colluding with forensic pathologist Nagamune to oppose the superintendent and ignore the fact that Seiichi murdered the superintendent's daughter.

It should be written with fervor and passion, so powerful and moving that it would make everyone want to smash up the Metropolitan Police Department.

Koike glanced at the photo and was once again amazed by the newspaper's power, as they even had a photo like this.

"But editor-in-chief, is this news true?" Koike asked.

"Of course." The editor-in-chief nodded.

He told Koike about Shoichi's relationship with the murderer and also about the Metropolitan Police Department's investigation into Shoichi.

Journalists are not detectives or police officers; they don't need evidence, just speculation and suspicion.

"I will definitely write it well!" Xiaochi said with a look of indignation.

The editor-in-chief was very pleased to see Xiaochi so full of energy.

Newspaper subscriptions are getting higher and higher, and it won't be long before many users develop the habit of subscribing. At that time, we won't need to rely on exposing the 'dark side' of Zhengyi to attract users.

"Write well." The editor-in-chief patted Xiaochi on the shoulder.

To give him more motivation and to make his writing more indignant, the editor-in-chief added, "According to my sources, it seems that Megure is going to receive positive publicity from the Metropolitan Police Department."

"What!?" Koike looked at the editor-in-chief in disbelief.

How can that sycophantic guy be promoted as a positive figure?
The editor-in-chief said nonchalantly, "After all, the police have been known as incompetent for so many years. It's not unreasonable for the Metropolitan Police Department to give a positive publicity to a police officer who can solve cases quickly."

As for whether someone is pushing things along, who knows?

Koike lowered her head sullenly.

How could someone like that be promoted as a positive figure? Has the Metropolitan Police Department fallen to such a low level?
Koike picked up his pen. He wanted to show everyone how wicked that guy was!

The editor-in-chief smiled to himself.

Once the Metropolitan Police Department publishes its praise report, their newspaper can then expose the dark side of things. Wouldn't that be great?

……

"Megure, you've arrived."

"Your Excellency, Administrator."

"Please sit down," Matsumoto Kiyonaga said, gesturing to the chair opposite him.

Inspector Megure sat down, feeling as if he had needles in his buttocks, making him extremely uncomfortable.

"I didn't expect that you would also..."

“Officer, I didn’t! I just suddenly closed my eyes and then I didn’t know anything. I don’t know if I said the words that followed!” Inspector Megure explained.

He's already this old, he doesn't want to ruin his reputation in his later years.

“Oh? The same explanation as Kogoro Mouri,” Matsumoto Kiyonaga said.

The sleeping Inspector Megure is interesting.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga chuckled; he wasn't stupid.

Inspector Megure was speechless.

Facts speak louder than words, and Matsumoto Kiyonaga had already formed a preconceived notion.

“There’s no need to investigate Zhengyi’s matter any further,” Matsumoto Kiyonaga said.

"Aren't you going to investigate anymore?" Inspector Megure asked.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga glanced at him: "Is there any need for that? The investigation results you submitted were flawless, weren't they? He had absolutely no connection to those murders."

Inspector Megure opened his mouth, his lips trembling slightly, but he only managed to utter a few indistinct syllables.

His eyes were filled with helplessness and struggle, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down, but he ultimately swallowed it back.

That really is the result of my investigation. There's absolutely no problem with it. There was absolutely no falsification or deception.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga tossed Megure's investigation report onto the table and calmly said, "It's fine to investigate the murder, but it would be bad if we found out he evaded taxes or colluded with officials."

At the Metropolitan Police Department, he was practically a puppet.

His subordinates all treated him like a fool, especially this Inspector Megure, who was simply too much.

However, he really didn't want to investigate any further.

His silly daughter couldn't forget that guy named Junyan, and even claimed that she was the one who put the sodium hydroxide in.

With Zheng Yi's intervention, Junyan may very well avoid going to prison.

The two will hold another wedding.

If he investigates further, it will be difficult to guarantee his daughter's safety.

"By the way, Inspector Megure," Matsumoto Kiyonaga said to Inspector Megure, "You performed exceptionally well this time, and the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to award you a commendation."

"An award?" Inspector Megure looked surprised.

me?

"Ha, just trying to change the stereotype of police incompetence, and there will be a positive report about you," Matsumoto Kiyonaga said.

Anyway, that's the reason given above.

But Matsumoto Kiyonaga always felt that Shoichi's shadow was behind him.

Since Megure has just spoken up for him, he should at least offer some benefits in return.

Otherwise, we can't just rush to commend Mu Mu for "solving" a case "by his own ability" and establish a positive image for him.

Although none of the police's saviors were police officers.

(End of this chapter)