Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

At that moment, the three FBI agents looked extremely grim.

They actually sacrificed so many comrades just because of a counterfeit product?

Judy was hit even harder.

Her hard-won hope turned out to be nothing, and for it, they lost several agents.

"..."

Overwhelmed by grief and anger, Judy, her face ashen, stormed into the room, trying to find more clues, but in the end, she could only grit her teeth, her face ashen and her eyes red.

Upon discovering that the FBI agent who had been detained had inexplicably disappeared and left behind only a human skin mask, the officer frantically pulled out his phone to explain the situation.

The entire Metropolitan Police Department was thrown into chaos.

Meanwhile, the instigator, Tooru Amuro, was in an office drinking tea and looking at documents.

Kazami Yu spent a lot of effort to find out the information he needed—the person who ordered the traffic police to cooperate with Hayashi Yoshiki's operation was actually a director in the Ministry of Public Security.

When he saw this answer, Amuro Tooru was inevitably surprised.

But soon, his eyes lit up.

It turned out to be the case.

So that's how it is—

Amuro Tooru, or rather Furuya Rei, works for a very special public security department.

Unlike ordinary Public Security members like Kazami Yuya, Furuya Rei belongs to a department within the Public Security Bureau called "Zero" (meaning non-existent). The directors of Zero are even more special, divided into "front directors" and "back directors"—this position is so mysterious that even their identity files are destroyed, and very few people know who holds the position.

Why would Hayashi Yoshiki get involved with such a person?

The most likely answer is that he has a direct connection with the Ministry of Public Security.

Unbelievable.

This is the only word to describe Amuro Tooru's feelings at this moment.

He highly valued Lin Jiashu's abilities and had long considered bringing him into the Ministry of Public Security... but he had never had the opportunity or reason to bring up the idea, since joining the Ministry of Public Security was not a good thing in essence.

But unexpectedly, he was involved with the Ministry of Public Security without even knowing it himself.

No, we can't jump to conclusions too hastily yet.

Even so, Amuro Tooru couldn't help but smile.

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A silver Mercedes-Benz was parked in front of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Upon seeing Hayashi Yoshiki in the car, Judy, having calmed down, spoke:

"You should go back first. I have something I'd like to discuss with Mr. Lin."

This was said to both James and Carmelo Carlos.

James did not refuse:

"Okay, I'll call you later."

"it is good."

After James left with Carmel, Judy got into Hayashi Yoshiki's car.

The silver Mercedes quickly drove away from the Metropolitan Police Department gate.

It's a little past eight o'clock at night.

The bustling streets of Tokyo at night meant the car could only move slowly, stopping and starting along the way.

Do you need some tissues?

"Are you treating me like a little girl?"

Having composed herself, Judy did seem quite convincing. "Anyway, it's good that we had Yoshiki-kun to lead us today."

"No need to thank me. On the contrary, I should thank you for giving me the opportunity to successfully test my long-held idea," Lin Jiashu said.

"..."

Judy fell silent.

Thinking about what happened at the embankment bridge today, she still felt an indescribable fear... How should she face such an illogical death?

She couldn't understand how Lin Jiashu had managed to muster the courage to try and catch the culprit after learning about the situation. Even now, as they drove down the street, Judy still felt a sense of unease, as if something unexpected could happen at any moment.

“Miss Judy, is there something amiss with this operation?”

"……No."

"Well..." Lin Jiashu started to say, but then immediately swallowed his words and said with a smile, "No, never mind."

"Please speak frankly if you have any questions, Mr. Lin."

"It's nothing," Lin Jiashu said with a smile. "I just wanted to ask you if you've investigated the people on the spy list. But considering what happened to you today... I was originally thinking of asking you later."

“I followed two people on the list.”

Judy mentioned two names, "because their daily movements are easier to track, and their residences are convenient for me to sneak in and place listening devices... but so far I haven't received any useful information."

Ah, so they really did plant a bugging device?

Faced with her honesty, Lin Jiashu's joy was almost overflowing.

—That's what he wanted to confirm.

Having gained Judy's trust and sent Blake away, Judy never considered putting any precautions against Lin Jiashu with such simple information.

That way he can act with peace of mind.

Also, Amuro Tooru's side should have succeeded as well—

That naturally sensitive guy would be surprised as to why the police or public security would cooperate with his instructions. Once he starts his investigation, he will immediately notice the high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Public Security.

Faced with the actions of high-ranking public security officials manipulated by Hayashi Yoshiki using the Death Note, Amuro Tooru will only gradually realize that... Hayashi Yoshiki is one of his own.

Everything,

It went incredibly smoothly.

Chapter 410: Amuro Tooru in an Unbelievably Good Mood

Several days later, Kindaichi Detective Agency

Amuro Tooru, who had been on leave for several days, finally returned to work today.

"Hey, I hope nothing went wrong at the agency while I was away?"

"Mr. Amuro!?"

As Amuro Tooru entered through the door, Koshimizu Nanatsuki, who was diligently handling her work at her desk, stood up with delight.

Amuro greeted her with a smile.

He walked in carrying large and small bags, his smile refreshing and bright, making it clear at a glance that he was in an exceptionally good mood.

"Although nothing serious happened, it's true that Ms. Koshimizu is exhausted."

"So as soon as I finished dealing with the matter, I rushed back without stopping."

Koshimizu Nanatsuki waved her hand to indicate that nothing of the sort had happened, but Amuro Tooru ignored her. After putting his things down, he went straight to the sofa, grabbed Hayashi Yoshiki's shoulders from behind, and started squeezing them: "Leave the rest to me."

"No, wait, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Jiashu, who was being pinched on the shoulder, seemed to feel awkward. He turned around and looked at Amuro Tooru with a surprised expression: "You seem to be in an unusually good mood. Did you succeed in your blind date?"

"What blind date?" Amuro Tooru was taken aback.

"Did Mr. Amuro go on a blind date?"

Koshimizu Nanatsuki couldn't help but look over here with a gossipy gaze.

"No, it's because when Mr. Amuro asked for leave, he didn't give a reason, he just said he would be away for a few days... I was wondering if you went home to go on a blind date, after all, you seem to be 29 years old."

"what?"

Amuro Tooru was somewhat speechless, and lightly tapped Hayashi Yoshiki's shoulder with his hand: "Hey, don't make unfounded assumptions about your senior."

He subtly emphasized the word "senior".

Koshimizu Nanatsuki felt puzzled.

Although Mr. Amuro is indeed much older than Mr. Hayashi, from a professional standpoint, this term seems somewhat inappropriate.

However, she didn't think too much about it.

Amuro Tooru walked over to her: "How are things going at the agency lately?"

"Following the reception procedures Mr. Amuro previously instructed and with Mr. Hayashi's help, we didn't encounter any problems," Koshimizu Nanatsuki said with a smile. "I even completed two requests."

"Oh, that's pretty good."

"Are all these things gifts?"

Lin Jiashu looked at the bags and packages that Amuro Tooru was carrying in.

"I guess so, some good teas and snacks. And I also bought some coffee-related equipment... Besides tea, I can occasionally use coffee to stay awake, you know."

Even if you don't join Poirot Cafe, you're still bound to become a barista, right?

Lin Jiashu didn't say anything.

After spending half a day in the office, he got up and left.

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【Futaki Kazuki】

Cause of death: poisoning

【1月23号晚上19：37分开始一直在自己家的书房里活动，20：19分时收到匿名号码拨来的电话后选择挂断，之后假装以接电话和某人联系的口吻说出如下内容：】

"Yes, I understand." "Rest assured, everything is ready." "Of course I understand, Lord Rum." "I promise I'll handle it well." "Thank you..."

[Three nights later, he died from pufferfish toxins while eating pufferfish hot pot.]

Kazuki Futaki, a person who appeared on the spy list, is ostensibly the editor-in-chief of a newspaper.

Like the director of Beika Hospital, Minamoto Hitoshi, Futaki Kazuki is under Rum's jurisdiction, so he is essentially one of Rum's people and knows his code name.

Judy Sterling's listening devices were planted in his study.

Once Judy catches the keyword "Rum," she can quickly confirm the other party's spy identity... but Judy still finds it hard to believe that based on this alone, the director of Beihu Hospital, who is also a spy, would suspect James.

I'm afraid she'll deceive herself into thinking that James was also deceived.

But it doesn't matter...

If one wishes, the FBI agents who sacrificed themselves in this fake Shuichi Akai incident could also be used as a trap to attack James—the reason why Gin and his team killed the FBI agents who appeared to provide reinforcements at such a convenient time is inseparable from James's tip-off.

That's just too low-tech.

Furthermore, Hayashi Yoshiki didn't need to make a move against James so early.

He wondered if James knew Rum's real name, or if, given their relationship, he could trick Rum into revealing his name.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

As Lin Jiashu was thinking about these things, the passenger door suddenly opened.

The girl who sat down was Xiaolan.

She must have run all the way here, because her fair face was flushed and she was a little out of breath.

"Actually, I didn't wait that long, but were you training until this late again?"

"Because the competition is coming up soon, and my senior, Mami, has been teaching me her signature spinning back kick, so of course I have to work hard to train and not let her down."

Ran spoke very seriously, referring to the upcoming karate tournament in the Kanto region.

"Tsukamoto Kazumi?"

"Jiashu-ge, you know her too?"

"After all, he's a celebrity at Teitan High School, but I don't remember him very well."