Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister
Chapter 643 - 526: Furious Fujimoto Takayoshi, Seizing Power in Progress

Chapter 643: Chapter 526: Furious Fujimoto Takayoshi, Seizing Power in Progress

"Xiu Xin, what’s going on? Didn’t you say you would speak well of me in front of Minister Yanchuan?"

After receiving the notice from the National Public Security Committee, Fujimoto Takayoshi was both shocked and furious. He summoned Aoyama Xiu Xin to his office for questioning right away, yes, it was indeed a questioning.

After all, it was because of Aoyama Xiu Xin’s promise last night that he had already ignored the possible pressure from the upper levels; unexpectedly, he was caught off guard.

"Minister, please calm down." Aoyama Xiu Xin’s face also looked rather unpleasant as he maintained his bowing posture and awkwardly replied, "I never imagined this would happen. Last night, my elder had clearly promised me, but when I called him just now, he said that the continuous incidents in Hokkaido were too severe. As the senior officer, you cannot shirk responsibility. After discussing, the committee decided that they must punish you."

"Damn it!" Fujimoto Takayoshi slapped the desk in a fit of rage, his chubby face wrinkling in anger. He took a deep breath to settle his emotions and waved his hand, "Alright, this is not your fault. An elder is, after all, not a real grandfather."

Through the last time Aoyama Xiu Xin helped him deal with the joint investigation team, he knew that Aoyama Xiu Xin’s interests and those of the Yanchuan family were not entirely aligned.

Thus, he was not surprised that Yanchuan Shilang first agreed and then reneged, mostly fearing that if he spoke the truth directly, Aoyama Xiu Xin might alert him.

"Thank you, Minister, for your understanding! But Xiu Xin truly feels extremely guilty!" Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a face full of shame, then raised his head, "Minister, you absolutely must not go to Tokyo. It’s clear that they fear your influence in Hokkaido and want to take this opportunity to take you down. If you go, you might not return. If it comes to it, we could mobilize all Hokkaido Police to strike and petition against the orders of the Public Security Committee."

Fujimoto Takayoshi’s expression fluctuated uncertainly. He did not want to resort to this unless absolutely necessary because openly confronting the orders from above would really make him a thorn in their side, and he would definitely be purged in the future.

"No rush, I will first meet the governor to see if he can intervene," Fujimoto Takayoshi shook his head, paused for a moment, and then continued, "But we must also prepare for the worst. Communicate with the others tonight, give them a heads-up, and see what everyone thinks."

If there really was no other way, then he would have to use this tactic and just get through the immediate crisis.

To give up the power he had held for so many years.

He was truly unwilling.

"Sir!" Aoyama Xiu Xin gave a solemn bow, then added another piece of news, "By the way, our technical team has just successfully found a bugging device in Minister Kudou’s mobile phone. It’s the latest model used by the police."

"It seems we have a mole!" Upon hearing this, a sharp look flashed across Fujimoto Takayoshi’s eyes. He turned and made a call to his secretary, "A listening device was found in Kudou Misaki’s mobile phone. This device has an effective range within one hundred meters. Have someone immediately check Misaki’s recent movements to see who’s been following her. If we can find this mole, we might be able to trace back to the mastermind."

He never doubted Kudou Tatsuo, as Kudou Tatsuo was an honest man in his eyes, whose wife he had toyed with for so many years, yet he dared not make a sound.

If he had the guts, he would have acted long ago.

Why endure all these years?

"Minister, I’ll take my leave now."

Aoyama Xiu Xin went down to his office floor and happened to run into Kudou Tatsuo, "Manager Kudou."

"Minister Aoyama!" Manager Kudou was startled upon seeing Aoyama Xiu Xin, then quickly bowed and greeted him.

Aoyama Xiu Xin spoke gently, "I’m very sorry to hear about Minister Kudou’s situation. Manager Kudou, don’t worry too much; I won’t ignore her."

"Sir! Thank you for your kind words, Minister Aoyama. Things have come to this; I am mentally prepared to accept all outcomes," Kudou Tatsuo said, filled with sadness.

Aoyama Xiu Xin patted his shoulder and added meaningfully, "However, Manager Kudou, who do you think could install a listening device on Minister Kudou without her knowing? I think it must be someone very close to her."

"Yes...yes!" Kudou Tatsuo flinched at these words, becoming nervous, his fists clenched as he stuttered, "But Misaki has a wide social circle and often doesn’t come home at night. Honestly, I’m not clear about who she is close to."

"That’s troubling," Aoyama Xiu Xin feigned a shake of his head, but then smiled, changing his tone, "However, there is not no solution. The effective range of this listening device is within one hundred meters. Just check Minister Kudou’s recent movements to see who’s been following her. I have already had someone check, just need to review some fixed time surveillance footage, we’ll probably have results soon."

Kudou Tatsuo’s face paled instantly, feeling as if he had fallen into an ice pit.

He had never considered this point when he was tracking and listening, initially only wanting to collect some of Misaki’s secrets through the listening, never expecting to directly hear evidence that could send her to prison.

Aoyama Xiu Xin observed all his reactions, sighing softly in his heart, indeed an honest man, unable to even manage his basic emotions.

It was only because Fujimoto Takayoshi, due to past stereotypes and arrogance, had not suspected him. Otherwise, just calling him for a face-to-face trial would definitely expose Kudou Tatsuo.