Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister

Aoyama Xiu Xin initially wasn't very concerned about this case, as the facts were clear, and both witness testimony and evidence were complete. Following standard procedures to collect evidence and conduct inspections seemed sufficient.

However, upon learning that the deceased, Noguchi Noboru, was the younger brother of Noguchi Masao, the leader of the Noguchi Group, his interest in the case increased dramatically.

Though Noguchi Noboru was already dead,

it was imperative not to overlook the criminal facts of his involvement in drug trafficking simply because of his death. It was crucial to delve deeper and unearth the drug trafficking network behind him to destroy it!

Full of steely resolve, and with a vow never to coexist with drugs and gambling, Aoyama Xiu Xin delegated the interrogation work to Xingzi and Jing Shang. He himself went to Asai Ayumi's office to report his thoughts.

"Knock knock knock!" Aoyama Xiu Xin knocked on the door.

"Come in."

He pushed the door open and closed it behind him.

Asai Ayumi, who was approving documents, looked up briefly at him then continued to sign the documents, casually asking, "Mr. Aoyama, what brings you here?"

"Deputy Chief, please stand up, I have something to report," said Aoyama Xiu Xin casually.

With a resigned look, Asai Ayumi set down her pen, stood up, and walked around her desk.

Meanwhile, Aoyama Xiu Xin moved to sit on her office chair, pressing both hands on the armrests. He spun the chair lightly, tapping his toes on the ground and wiggling his fingers, "My throat is dry, make a coffee, and I shall report while I drink."

"Sure!" Asai Ayumi bowed slightly, forcibly suppressing her irritation, and turned to make him coffee.

Aoyama Xiu Xin comfortably leaned back in the chair, observing each of Asai Ayumi's movements. Perhaps to prevent any inappropriate behavior, she wasn't wearing a skirt today but had paired a women's trouser suit instead.

When she bent over, her shapely buttocks stretched the thin fabric of her trousers, the pattern of her underwear faintly visible beneath. Though not as enticing as a black silk skirt, it had a charm of its own.

Especially with her hair tied in a single ponytail today.

Indeed, it was tempting to touch her and set everything in motion.

Unaware of Aoyama Xiu Xin's lascivious thoughts, Asai Ayumi brought him the coffee when it was ready, placed it before him, and said "Please enjoy," then obediently stood at the desk, waiting to hear the subordinate's report.

"Next time, remember to add more milk," Aoyama Xiu Xin after tasting the coffee, his expression dissatisfied.

Struggling not to throw the coffee in his face, Asai Ayumi forced a smile and responded, "Sure!"

Idiot! This jerk, I only ever made coffee for my father at home, and he dares to complain!

Putting down his coffee, Aoyama Xiu Xin first recounted the details of the Takizawa Akiyoshi murder case, and then mentioned the purpose of his visit, "Although Noguchi Noboru is dead, the drug trafficking network behind him still exists. Being a policeman is like being a doctor; you can't just treat the symptoms without addressing the cause. We must eradicate it root and branch to prevent the tragedy that befell the Takizawa family from reoccurring with another innocent person."

He spoke with forceful righteousness.

But Asai Ayumi was not swayed by his words, scrutinizing him with a skeptical look as she tried to ascertain his real motive. Based on her understanding of Aoyama Xiu Xin, he did not have such awareness.

"Do you intend to target the Noguchi Group? Do you want to replicate the success of destroying the Sakura Formation's drug dens?" Asai Ayumi pondered and felt that this was the only possibility.

"Idiot!" Aoyama Xiu Xin banged the table, his face full of displeasure as he retorted, "Can't I be motivated purely by justice? Is that how you see me?"

She shook her head seriously.

You are not even human in my eyes.

Aoyama Xiu Xin, too exasperated to argue further, stated, "That's the situation, I hope the Deputy Chief approves."

"Hi!" Asai Ayumi respectfully gave her approval.

"Knock, knock, knock." At that moment, a knocking sound arose.

Asai Ayumi lifted her head to look at Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Aoyama Xiu Xin could only helplessly stand up and switch places with her, so when the knocking officer got approval to come in, they saw Asai Ayumi calmly sitting in a chair, with Aoyama Xiu Xin standing meekly in front of the desk with his hands hanging down.

"Inspector, Deputy Chief," the officer first bowed to each of them separately in greeting, and then reported, "Nozaki Masao is here, regarding his brother's case."

"Deputy Chief Aoyama," Asai Ayumi spoke.

Her manner of speech was impressive. Hardly had she begun speaking when Aoyama Xiu Xin responded with a jolt, "Hi!"

"This is the case you are handling, you should meet him," Asai Ayumi instructed with detachment.

"Hi!" Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed in response, looked up to say "Farewell," and then turned to leave.

Aoyama Xiu Xin walked into the reception room and saw a middle-aged man with noodle-like hair, a bearded man wearing a brown kimono, sitting sulky on the sofa.

It was Nozaki Masao, the chief of the Noguchi Group.

Upon hearing footsteps, he looked up, and upon seeing Aoyama Xiu Xin, stood up to greet him, "Deputy Chief Aoyama."

"Mr. Noguchi recognizes me? That really startles Aoyama," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with some surprise, stepped forward, shook his hand, and said, "Please take a seat, Mr. Noguchi."

In 1985, the Yamaguchi Group, which had been active in the Kansai region, initiated an eastward movement, expanding their influence to Tokyo, and over the years had numerous clashes with the Violent Gangs like the Sumiyoshi Association and Daokuan Association.

Nozaki Masao had notable achievements in the confrontations between Daokuan Association and Yamaguchi Group, marking him as a notable figure in the underworld. Typically, the officials he dealt with were at least inspectors, even superintendents, which was why Aoyama Xiu Xin found it surprising that he recognized him.

Japan's mafia, unlike those in other countries, is a legally registered group. They hold a batch of reliable votes, which can decisively determine the outcomes of elections by thousands, or even tens of thousands of votes.

Therefore, the backers of the large violent groups are generally political figures, and some even promote their own political candidates. Thus, the status of a mafia chieftain in Japan is not low, at least for now.

"Sakura Formation's Takizawa was really causing me trouble, Deputy Chief Aoyama. By killing him, you really did me a great favor," Nozaki Masao explained briefly after sitting down why he knew Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Mr. Noguchi jokes," Aoyama Xiu Xin shook his head, his expression serious, "I haven't helped anyone in particular, I just upheld justice."

"Justice? Justice! Well said! Having a police officer like Deputy Chief Aoyama is indeed a blessing for the citizens of Japan," Nozaki Masao nodded in admiration, then continued, "I'm also here to ask Deputy Chief Aoyama to uphold justice for me. My brother Erlang was such a good man, yet he was brutally murdered. A life for a life, please be sure to investigate thoroughly, Deputy Chief Aoyama!"

Japan has the death penalty. His purpose was to leverage his own influence to urge Aoyama Xiu Xin to intensify the charges against Takizawa Akiyoshi, and seek the death sentence.

Although he could still manage to have Takizawa Akiyoshi killed in prison, if it could be accomplished through the government, why should he take the risk himself?

"Hi!" Aoyama Xiu Xin stood up, his expression solemn as he assured, "Rest assured, Mr. Chief, I will thoroughly investigate this case to the end and relentlessly pursue justice, sparing no criminals!"

"Then I entrust it to you!" Seeing how understanding he was, Nozaki Masao was very pleased. He stood up, bowed, and said, "If Erlang's grievance can be successfully rectified, I will be forever grateful to Deputy Chief Aoyama, and a great reward will follow! If there is any way I can assist during the investigation, please call me anytime."

He took out a business card from his pocket and presented it.

"Hi!" Aoyama Xiu Xin took it with both hands.

"Farewell." Nozaki Masao turned and left, his brother had died, and he still needed to hurry back to handle the funeral affairs.

"Please take care, Mr. Noguchi." Aoyama Xiu Xin bowed in farewell from behind and said, "I will definitely attend your brother's funeral and see him off on his final journey."

Not for any other reason, but because he had always loved the banquet food.