Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Hirano Shōmei's commission was a side job that Hanyu Masahiro had taken on, and Satsuki Yui somehow found out about it.

Without him needing to ask, Yui Satsuki explained, "The Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division is keeping an eye on all yakuza organizations in Kyoto, including the East Asia Association."

"It is no secret that Hirano Shōmei's wife has been assassinated several times, and he has offered a high reward to find the assassin and investigate the mastermind behind it."

It's not surprising that the Metropolitan Police Department is gathering internal intelligence on yakuza organizations. Masahiro Hanyu had actually considered that his investigation of assassins might attract police attention.

It was somewhat surprising that Yui Satsuki found out about the news so quickly, especially since she had already left the SIT Special Crime Investigation Department.

Satsuki Yui uses the title "Mrs. Hirano Shōmei" instead of "Mrs. Nagiharu," indicating that she is unaware that Hirano Shōmei and Mrs. Nagiharu have divorced.

This suggests that the Investigation Division may not have known that Mrs. Nagiharu was the lover of the East Asia Association President, indicating that the Investigation Division is not all-knowing.

Masahiro Hanyu's surprised expression gave Yui Satsuki a sense of control, as if she were witnessing his subordinate's private life being exposed.

Only in this way could this promising detective be more obedient to her commands.

"The detectives who were hired to investigate the killers the first two times have disappeared. The police have intervened, and the investigation department has been actively investigating in secret, but they are just deliberately making it seem less important."

"Hanyu-kun is so outstanding that the investigation department took notice of him because of Tanaka Keiko's case. Therefore, when you came into contact with Hirano Hiroaki, the investigation department noticed it."

Masahiro Hanyu bowed slightly. "Please forgive me, President. The commission offered by Hirano Yoshiaki was very tempting, and I could not resist the temptation, which is why I accepted this private commission."

The fact that the investigation department sent six people to the Nagasawa Construction Office to investigate the Fuseikai demonstrates the importance they attach to this investigation.

Yui Satsuki stated that she will still work with him as a partner, allowing him to continue participating in the investigation of Fusheng Association, which shows that he is now irreplaceable.

In this situation, he was already able to negotiate with Yui Satsuki, so there was no need to hide anything, and he told the truth.

Yui Satsuki softened her tone and said in a conciliatory manner, "If Yuzuru-kun refuses Hirano Shōmei's request, I can have the Metropolitan Police Department pay the penalty for breach of contract. Don't you want to consider it? After all, this request is very risky."

Masahiro Hanyu looked helpless. "I only realized the danger after I accepted Hirano Hiroaki's request and considered withdrawing, but Hirano Hiroaki wouldn't allow it. After all, I'm the only investigator who dares to take the risk right now."

"Besides, I've already started the investigation and made progress, so I don't want to back out."

Since he is irreplaceable, he doesn't need to compromise, and the 4000 million yen commission is indeed tempting.

Yui Satsuki was silent for a moment. "Alright, then Yuzuru-kun, consider what you should do to avoid Fusei-kai discovering your true identity, since you are already a full-fledged detective at the detective agency."

She deliberately emphasized the words "formal detective" to stress his professional responsibility.

Yui Satsuki also looked helpless. "I have already accepted the commission from the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division. As you can see from the current situation, the detective agency cannot back down."

She was an expert in psychology, and the pressure she put on him was immense.

However, Masahiro Hanyu wasn't under pressure; he was focused on how to make more money.

"President, this is what I'm thinking. Please have the investigation department cooperate with me to find the killer and the mastermind as soon as possible. After all, this is to maintain the stability of the East Asia Association. Otherwise, if things get unsettled, it won't be easy for the police to control the situation."

"If the investigation department can help me, I can provide them with some secret information about the East Asia Association."

Satsuki Yui raised an eyebrow, "Does Hanyu-kun mean you need to complete Hirano Shōmei's request before you can continue investigating the Fusei Society?"

Masahiro Hanyu's expression was serious. "That's not entirely true. The investigation department is investing so much manpower so that I can continue to get close to Naoko Yonemura. I can do this at the same time."

"After all, persuading her to go undercover is a gradual process; if we rush it, it might not be easy to succeed."

Yui Satsuki paused, "Hanyu-kun, have you already guessed the Investigation Division's plan?"

Masahiro Hanyu could certainly guess that; the fourth reward he chose was clearly stated:

[Nako Yonemura is willing to be your undercover agent in the Fusang Association. The police have a 1000 million yen commission to investigate the Fusang Association.]

"The police wanted me to persuade Naoko Yonemura to go undercover, which is why President Satsuki and I continued our partnership, right?"

Yui Satsuki nodded slightly. "Hanyu-kun is so clever. That's indeed the arrangement. I was just about to discuss it with Hanyu-kun."

"The Metropolitan Police Department's commission of 1000 million yen is no small sum."

"Hanyu-kun is now a full-fledged detective, so you can get 40% of the commission, which is 4 million yen."

As expected, the description of the intelligence reward was exactly the same, which gave Masahiro Hanyu even more confidence.

"This is indeed an attractive commission amount, but I cannot withdraw from Hirano Hiroaki's commission right now."

After all, Hirano Shōmei's commission was 4000 million yen, how could he withdraw?

Yui Satsuki sighed, "But Hirano Shōmei's request does make it easy to expose Yuzuru's identity. You know, the Fusei-kai people are very vigilant."

"Anyone who has any doubts has no chance of getting in touch with the core of the Fusheng Society, otherwise the police wouldn't have been unable to find any useful clues for so long."

"In that case, please have the investigation department assist me in finding the killer as soon as possible, so that I can focus on investigating the Fusheng Association." Masahiro Yuzuru insisted on his idea.

Yui Satsuki remained silent for a moment before finally giving in, "Alright, I'll communicate and coordinate with the investigation department about this and get back to you as soon as possible."

"Although Yuzuru-kun has not yet officially accepted the police's request, that does not prevent you from contacting Yonemura Nako."

"If Inoue Kazuhiko or Yonemura Nako contact you, please reply using the administrative department's phone number."

After leaving the department head's office, Masahiro Hanyu was led to his workstation by the receptionist. This was his regular workstation in the Nagasawa Construction Department, and he needed to familiarize himself with the layout.

Yui Satsuki instructed him not to go to the NS Building Detective Agency for the time being, but to commute to and from get off work here instead.

At noon, Masahiro Hanyu received a page from an unfamiliar number, asking him to call back as soon as possible.

Just to be on the safe side, Masahiro Hanyu greeted the receptionist and then went to a public phone booth outside the Showa Building to make the call back.

"Hello, who is calling me?"

The woman's voice on the phone was calm and composed. "Excuse me, is this Mr. Yuzuru?"

"Yes, I am Masahiro Hanyu. May I ask who you are?"

"My name is Abu Mizurei, and my husband is Yoshihei Okita, the president of the East Asia Association."

Masahiro Hanyu was not surprised; he was prepared.

The wife of the president of the East Asia Association, Nagiharu's best friend, is also one of the suspects who may have assigned the assassin. She will contact him sooner or later.

"Did you need something from me?"

"I want to see you, privately. Don't inform Hirano Shōmei, and especially don't inform Nagi Haru. Of course, it would be best not to inform your female partner who rides the Yamaha either."

Abu Suiren's statement clearly indicates that she has some understanding of Masahiro Hanyu's situation.

Without hesitation, Masahiro Hanyu replied, "Okay, when?"

"Hurry up, where are you? I'll come pick you up."

"I'm currently near the Showa Building, next to a public phone booth and there's a convenience store."

"Okay, please wait for me there. It shouldn't be too long."

Less than half an hour later, a silver Honda NSX pulled up near the phone booth.

The car door opened, and the woman who stepped out surprised Masahiro Yuzuru.