Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Ichikawa City.

The residence of Kanamaki, whose identity was no ordinary man—he was a doctor of agricultural science. Tsunemori Akane carefully read through the materials related to Kanamaki, including his biography. Upon entering the building, they found Kanamaki's body, and Ginoza was also present.

A small identification robot is at work.

"too slow!"

Ginoza, enraged, shouted loudly.

Such emotional fluctuations worried Tsunemori Akane; Ginoza's energy levels didn't seem very high, and his crime rate was likely to rise. After all, Ginoza's background was unique; both his father and former comrades-in-arms had a significant impact on his emotions.

Once too much is consumed.

Therefore, the crime rate is irreversible.

Life is also irreversible.

Once things decline, it becomes the lowest point in one's life.

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"I'm sorry... How is the situation?"

"I received a report of the helmet from a nearby resident, and after walking around the area, I found that only this house's security system was down. I found this when I went inside."

Zheng Lu gave a brief explanation of the case from the side.

"The victim, Kan Ken, worked at a research institute formerly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, but retired a long time ago and is now an ordinary person receiving a pension."

"Rokugozuka continued."

Tsunemori Akane crouched down to examine the body. The wounds on his body were still very obvious, making it clear how he had died. It seemed the perpetrator hadn't intended to cover up the crime. This was undoubtedly Shinjima Shogo's "masterpiece."

"...The wound on his neck is the same as when he was in Funahara Yuki's, probably inflicted by Shinjima Shogo. This old man is related to Shinjima Shogo's next plan. Kogami came to stop him, but he was too late..."

A look of surprise crossed Ginoza's face.

The same applies to others.

If it were the old Tsunemori Akane, could she have calmly observed such a gruesome corpse? She would have vomited on the spot. But the current Tsunemori Akane is not the same as before. She is calm and even states her conclusions.

This new surveillance officer is also growing.

This is the realization that comes after pain: since no one can protect you anymore, you must grow up strong. A short period of pain is better than a long period of suffering; it is a better choice.

"So, Kogami is still one step ahead of us after all, is that what you mean?"

Ginoza shook his head and said.

"But then again, the damage is really serious," Zheng Lu said, tidying his hair as if casually remarking.

“At least fingerprints were left, but this oversight isn’t typical of Kogami,” Zhu said, standing up to think. “What’s the situation Kogami least wants right now?”

"Let Shinjima Shogo get away."

Rokugozuka's tone wasn't particularly emotional, but he did state a fact that annoyed everyone.

This Shinjima Shogo is the head of the largest criminal organization, and he escaped from the very heart of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, even under such tight security. This is nothing short of a disgrace to the Ministry. Consider the immense harm he caused to society: the deaths, the families torn apart, the homeless, the victims…

It seems that they should all be given justice.

Shinjima Shogo has escaped once again.

Is this some kind of joke being played with by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare?

This is a disgrace.

"What's the second thing we don't want to happen?"

"We found Shinjima Shogo before we even dealt with him...?"

The crime scene was laid bare before her. Tsunemori Akane saw the destroyed computer, the chaotic cabinet, and the burn marks. These were all traces left by the perpetrator; such a brazen crime scene was nothing short of a provocation against the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

A naked provocation.

This is typical of Shinjima Shogo's style.

"Kogami investigated the relationship between Kanjuro Nobuaki and Shinjima Shogo on his own. It's clear he possessed information we don't yet know, which is why he destroyed it..."

"...What if Kogami, who arrived here first, hid the body in some hard-to-find place?"

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"what?"

"Dr. Kanzaki's whereabouts are unknown, and if we continue our investigation blindly, we'll fall far behind Kogami... Doing this would be the best way to buy time. But Kogami didn't do that."

"..."

“Kougami… he’s not the kind of person who’s overconfident. Even if he fails, he can get someone else to stop Shinjima Shogo. He’ll leave clues like that. The question is, when will we find them…” Zhu stared intently at the corpse. Clues. “To track down Shinjima Shogo, we need to have the same obsession as Kogami, or even greater… those who don’t have that kind of resolve will stop here and fall behind.”

"Focus on scanning the wounds around the eyes and throat. Is there anything there?" Tsunemori Akane ordered. At the same time, Doron also received the order to examine the body. Laser and electromagnetic cannon examinations could check every detail of the body to ensure that nothing was missed.

Maybe.

Some people always place too much faith in the power of machines.

Machinery has indeed brought tremendous progress to humankind, such as the Industrial Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution, also known as the Steam Revolution, saw a dramatic increase in production efficiency due to the adoption of steam engines as a power source, enabling the manufacture and use of many new tools. For example, the train emerged after the invention of the steam engine. Compared to traditional animal power, while trains required a huge initial investment, their impact after deployment is undeniable. Even today, in some regions, old-fashioned steam locomotives still serve a purpose.

The Sibylla system revolution was even more thorough, replacing 99 percent of humanity with machines.

This also applies to the core security system of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

"A metallic reaction was detected in the victim's trachea," Doron replied. This was the result of its examination, and the metallic reaction might be an important clue.

Tsunemori Akira deftly put on her latex gloves, preparing to personally examine the body.

This is a significant improvement.

From being terrified at the sight of a corpse to actively approaching it to find the truth, Akane Tsunemori's progress is remarkable and hard to forget.

“Hey… let’s hand it over to the coroner, let the forensic autopsy specialist, Doron, do it…” Zheng Lu advised.

"That would buy Kogami time. If we want to catch up, we need to get here now..."

Tsunemori Akane, already wearing gloves, began the examination. Without hesitation, she inserted the metal object into the corpse's throat and accurately removed it.

Ginoza, on the other hand, looked extremely worried.

It has to be said that this wasn't a pleasant experience. Tsunemori Akane touched the metallic substance and then slowly pulled out the evidence, placing it into a transparent plastic bag specifically for storing evidence. This was a method that had always been used, never changing, even in the current world controlled by the Sibyl System.

"After scanning and collecting evidence, clean it."

Tsunemori Akane told Doron that Doron would complete the instructions as ordered. Since they were machines, they would not make any unnecessary mistakes. What would appear after that was a memory card.

The memory card functions normally on the terminal device.

Perhaps we'll find some clues.

"What about the audio data?"

Tsunemori said, and his voice was played back; it was a bit noisy, but still audible.

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"...I am Kogami, the former executive officer. This message is for the detectives from the Public Security Bureau who may arrive soon."

“That guy…” Ginoza’s eyes changed the moment he heard that familiar voice. He murmured a word, but then stopped abruptly.

Ginoza is really worried about his former comrades.

Once close friends.

Where is he now? What is he doing? Ginoza's mind is filled with a jumble of information. He must sort out these thoughts and find all the clues.

Do what you can for him.

but--

The most dangerous one is Ginoza himself. The more Ginoza is consumed, the higher his crime index will become.

"...The victim was Dr. Kanamaki Nobuaki, a former agricultural scientist. He developed a defensive virus to solve the problem of pests and diseases in high-energy oats, and was the biggest contributor to Japan's complete food self-sufficiency... Makishima Shogo got some ideas from Kanamaki in order to destroy the barn area, and then killed him. ...The eyeballs of the corpse were gouged out, and all the fingers were cut off at the second joint, which may have been necessary for breaching some kind of security facility. The old facility that does not rely on mental scanning but still uses the old-fashioned bio-authentication method is probably the Izumo University laboratory that Kanamaki's team used before... Now it is used as a virus distribution center, and that may be Makishima Shogo's destination."

These sounds were so familiar.

It felt so unfamiliar.

At this moment, the sound stopped, and the playback stopped as well.

"A biological attack... We need to hurry, there's still time."

Ginoza looked up at the sky, at the gray sky, the ethereal clouds on the horizon, and the leaves rustling in the breeze.

In the distance stretched an endless expanse of wheat fields.

The sun gradually set, and dusk quietly arrived. The wheat fields in the distance swayed in the wind, and a rustling sound arose.

It's like a beautifully woven piece of music.

The air at dusk was filled with a fragrant aroma.

The sunlight at that moment burned the entire world with its vibrant colors. And among the wheat fields, there was a figure—Shogo Shinjima—a smile on his face, as if his hands had never been stained with blood, as if he had never taken any innocent life.

He took a deep breath of fresh air.

—The barn area.

In the distance, there was a huge building. He walked forward step by step toward that massive building.

That was a factory.

The factory gate was covered with flashing cameras, and there were many people coming and going, but these people were nothing to mention in the eyes of the Holy Guardian of Shinjima. The gate was very thick and sturdy, and it was tightly closed, which was a problem.

Shinjima Shogo cannot be opened.

If Jackson were here, he could easily solve this problem. Instead of rushing to break through, Shinjima Shogo walked towards the research facility next door, where a large sign read – "Izumo University, Faculty of Agriculture Campus."

"Such a magnificent building, it would be a shame not to use it." Shinjima Shogo easily entered the facility and headed towards his destination.

His destination was the research lab of Guan Juan, the scholar he murdered.

In a corner of the agricultural college, in a location that is not easily noticed, there is a special entrance and exit.

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The entrance/exit was locked, and the dusty control panel showed that it hadn't been used for a long time and was rusty.

"La la la... Ah ah ah... La la la la..."

Shinjima Shogo was in a good mood and was even humming a tune without lyrics. He carried a box on his back, inside which was part of the body of the coiled tube. It was a special box, and no one could guess what Shinjima Shogo wanted to do. Perhaps only this madman knew.

His smile suddenly turned into a bitter smile.

"This method is really outdated."

The control panel uses fingerprint verification, and the part of the tube he obtained is for fingerprint and corneal scans. At that moment, the door opened.

It's that simple.

light is on.

This is the research lab for the tube rolling process. Once one light is turned on, the others will turn on in sequence, illuminating the entire space.

This room is very spacious.

However, judging from the details inside the room, it was clear that this was not a room that had been used for ten years. Shinjima Shogo walked towards the depths of the research lab, towards a huge cryogenic chamber, where all the systems were running automatically.

High-precision machinery at the nanometer level.

“If Jackson were still alive, he would be happy to see these toys…” The control panel was activated in Shogo Shinjima’s hands.

Start them one by one.

"Then... let's get started."

Lin Yan arrived at the barn area. Night had completely fallen. He rode his motorcycle off the highway and sped through the fields. He took off his helmet; there were unlikely to be many scanning cameras here, so there was no need to be on guard.

In the distance, there is a cluster of buildings.