Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister

"Deputy Director,"

Nakamura Shinichi called out to Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"What's the matter? Do you think my actions tonight were inappropriate?" Aoyama Xiu Xin stopped in his tracks, turned around with a smile, and asked Nakamura Shinichi.

Nakamura Shinichi smiled but didn't answer the question. Instead, he crouched down and used his sleeve to wipe a spot off Aoyama Xiu Xin's leather shoes before standing up to say, "I just wanted to say that your shoes were dirty."

Aoyama Xiu Xin looked down at the spot that had just been wiped, then patted his shoulder, turned around, and without looking back said, "Keep up."

"Yes, sir!" Nakamura Shinichi responded loudly.

He followed closely behind Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Tonight, Aoyama Xiu Xin had brought Nakamura Shinichi along because he had a good impression of him and wanted to test him to see if he could be taken into his confidence.

And Nakamura Shinichi's performance had pleased him.

Had Nakamura Shinichi dared to complain or question him at all tonight, Aoyama Xiu Xin would have had Asai Ayumi kick him out of the firearms division.

While waiting for Fujimoto Ryosuke.

Aoyama Xiu Xin made a phone call to Asai Ayumi.

At that time, Asai Ayumi had just finished taking a bath, changed into her nightgown, and was preparing to go to sleep. Hearing the phone ring, she reluctantly got up again.

"Moshi moshi, this is Asai Ayumi."

"Inspector, it's me." Aoyama Xiu Xin identified himself first before reporting the matter at hand, "I've obtained evidence of Nozaki Masao's involvement in drug trafficking. Gather your people immediately. We're going to arrest him tonight."

"What did you say?" Asai Ayumi thought she might have misheard, so she asked again, "You said you have evidence of Nozaki Masao trafficking drugs? Really?"

"How could you think I would joke about such a matter?" Aoyama Xiu Xin said impatiently.

"That's not what I meant." Sensing Aoyama Xiu Xin's impatience, Asai Ayumi's heart skipped a beat as she hurriedly explained subconsciously, "I'm just surprised, after all, this is such rapid progress."

"I'm at the police station waiting for you. That's it." Aoyama Xiu Xin, not wanting to listen to her blather, hung up directly.

Nakamura Shinichi, holding coffee at the ready, immediately felt a surge of respect. This subordinate truly had the air of a superior. Deputy Director Aoyama was indeed extraordinary!

He quickly offered the coffee, "Deputy Director, you've worked hard during the interrogation. Please have a sip to refresh yourself."

"Mm." Aoyama Xiu Xin took the coffee with one hand and took a sip, then instructed, "Go and keep watch near Nozaki Masao's residence. Alert me if there's any movement."

"Yes, sir!" Nakamura Shinichi turned and left.

Asai Ayumi, listening to the dial tone on the phone, didn't feel offended at all but was rather excited.

Because she was about to stand out again!

As long as she looked good in front of others, what did it matter if that guy Aoyama Xiu Xin humiliated her behind the scenes?

If you want to show off, you can't be afraid of the hardship.

To look good on camera, Asai Ayumi even wore the police uniform she didn't usually wear, then went to rap, rap, rap on her parents' bedroom door, "Dad, are you asleep?"

Bang! Asai Youki opened the door, repressing his anger as he demanded, "What are you doing up so late instead of sleeping?"

You might not have a sex life, but I do!

"I have an important case to report." Asai Ayumi didn't notice anything wrong with her dad's mood and said excitedly, "Just now, Aoyama Xiu Xin called to say he has evidence on Noguchi Group President Nozaki Masao's drug trafficking. I'm applying to arrest him immediately."

"What?" Asai Youki's face changed, then he earnestly said, "This case is very complicated. You're too young, Ayumi, you can't handle it. I must personally direct on-site. Go wait for me in the car, I'll come down as soon as I get dressed."

"Eh?" Asai Ayumi was taken aback, but before she could speak again, the door was already slammed shut.

"Damn it! My daughter's efforts all stolen!" Staring at the tightly closed door, she waved her fists in frustration and reluctantly took the lead to go downstairs to drive.

Asai Ayumi was also furious, torn between extremes, still a vision of charm, her eyes were spring-like as she watched her husband dress, she bit her red lips and asked with a resentful look, "What am I supposed to do when you leave?"

"There's cucumber in the fridge, and if that's too small for you, there's also eggplant. Once you're in the door, you're all family—let them help you out." Asai Youki casually brushed her off, dressed in his uniform neatly, grabbed his police cap, and headed out.

A wife can always come home to confide.

But missed credits would mean waiting for the next opportunity.

He was still clear about what mattered more.

On the other hand, Fujimoto Ryosuke returned to the station with the evidence and handed it over to Aoyama Xiu Xin before leaving. Since Aoyama Xiu Xin had another plan in mind, Fujimoto could not participate in this case or receive any credit.

Fujimoto Ryosuke didn't really care about that.

Because, after all, no matter how many merits he racked up, he wasn't getting promoted.

.........

Asai Youki had already given a series of instructions over the phone before departing, so by the time he arrived at the station, the arrest team was all assembled.

Nearly twenty police cars with flashing lights were parked in front of the station building, and hundreds of officers in uniform, armed and ready, stood neatly in formation waiting for orders.

"Salute!"

As soon as Asai Youki got out of the car, everyone snapped to attention and saluted. The prestige of the chief was fully extended to him.

With a casual hand wave in return, Asai Youki composed himself and strode through the crowd into the office building, arriving at a conference room where the leadership involved in the arrest was waiting, including Aoyama Xiu Xin.

"Senior Police Director, good!"

Everyone stood up to greet him.

"Sit," Asai Youki gestured and looked around before asking, "So, what's the plan?"

"Senior Police Director, my suggestion is to avoid gunfire as much as possible," the manager of the organized crime strategy division stood up, glanced at Aoyama Xiu Xin, and said, "Deputy Chief Aoyama claims to have won Nozaki Masao's trust by dealing with the murder case of Noguchi Noboru, and it's highly likely that Nozaki Masao still doesn't know he's been exposed. Thus, we can have the main force hidden on the perimeter, allowing Deputy Chief Aoyama to lead the team to deceive Nozaki Masao into opening the door, then proceed with the arrest."

"All right," Asai Youki nodded slightly before asking, "Is there someone keeping an eye on Nozaki Masao's house?"

"Yes!" Aoyama Xiu Xin stood to answer and then added, "There's been no activity there for now."

"Since that's the case, let's proceed with Manager Sagi's plan. Deputy Chief Aoyama will lead the firearms team to undertake the arrest, and the other personnel will lay an ambush outside, ready to provide support at any moment," Asai Youki made the decision and added, "Also, arrange for an ambulance in advance, and contact the media as well."

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

Asai Youki walked up to Aoyama Xiu Xin.

Aoyama Xiu Xin slightly lowered his head in respect.

"We're counting on you, Mr. Aoyama; this is a very risky operation," Asai Youki said solemnly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin's expression was stern as he forcefully said, "Chief, Aoyama guarantees to complete the mission!"

Great, knowing the risk and still sending me to do it.

His gaze briefly flicked to Asai Ayumi.

A daughter pays a father's debts, your girl will have to bear the burden.

Asai Ayumi's heart skipped a beat, and she looked down.

"Good, that's the spirit!" Asai Youki patted his shoulder approvingly, then turned and waved his hand, "Well then, let's move out."

"Yes!" everyone's voices were in sync.

At the command of Asai Youki, hundreds of police officers boarded vehicles in an orderly fashion, and without police lights or sirens, they silently drove towards the Noguchi residence in the darkness.