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Seeing Chairman Chihara of the Public Safety Commission here, Superintendent-General Hakuba was greatly alarmed. Why would the Chairman come here? It should be known that for such matters, a Chairman usually wouldn't appear. Reaching this level, showing up at this time would instead be seen as inappropriate.
The vast majority of ordinary people actually didn't understand the internal systems of the government. They wouldn't understand that above the Superintendent-General, there was still a Public Safety Commission. In the perception of ordinary citizens, his position as Superintendent-General was already the highest in the police department. This point wasn't wrong, because Superintendent-General Hakuba was indeed the highest-ranking official directly involved in operations, and also the official who frequently appeared before the public, the one familiar to the populace.
Now, at a time when these police officers were being criticized by the public and distrusted, Chairman Chihara really didn't need to appear. Who would be foolish enough to run out and get scolded in this situation? Especially since this Superintendent-General's position was high enough, and if problems arose, he could take responsibility, even resigning if necessary. No matter how big the incident, it wouldn't affect Chairman Chihara. Reaching this Superintendent-General level was enough to handle everything.
Wait a minute, Chairman Chihara... Fujiwara Toru? Could there be a connection between them?
Just as Superintendent-General Hakuba had this thought, he saw Chairman Chihara looking at Fujiwara Toru with a tense yet reproachful expression, saying, "Toru, are you uninjured? What you did this time saved many people, but this kind of thing is too dangerous. Next time you encounter such a situation, prioritize protecting yourself." After speaking, Chihara Yoshitaka glanced at the Yukinoshita sisters again, his eyes filled with extreme dissatisfaction.
He had seen the video posted online; the situation at the time was far too dangerous. Fujiwara Toru stepping forward to fight so many vicious thugs – even he felt his heart jump when he saw it. The Fujiwara family only had this one male heir left; he couldn't afford to have anything happen to him. The reason he was so displeased with the Yukinoshita sisters was because he clearly saw that Fujiwara Toru had entered that terrifying situation primarily to protect them. From Chihara Yoshitaka's perspective, it was entirely the Yukinoshita sisters who had dragged Fujiwara Toru into danger.
At this moment, he was actually very grateful to CIA Director Stansfield Smith. Unaware that Fujiwara Toru held a position within the CIA, he had only assumed that Fujiwara Toru possessed such formidable martial prowess because Stansfield Smith had arranged for his training.
Yukinoshita Haruno stood obediently beside Fujiwara Toru. She naturally saw Chihara Yoshitaka's displeasure towards herself and her sister. At this time, she naturally dared not say much, fearing she would further displease Chairman Chihara.
Upon seeing her own husband, Yukinoshita Yukino was about to call out to show her courtesy. However, Haruno, with quick eyes and hands, swiftly pulled her back, stopping her from calling out. Chairman Chihara is currently displeased. The more you make your presence known, the more you'll irritate him.
Yukino didn't understand why, but in this situation where adults were present, she was actually quite timid and didn't dare resist. So, faced with her sister's restraint, she obediently remained silent.
Haruno shook her head. My foolish little sister, you truly don't understand worldly affairs or how to read the situation.
At this moment, Superintendent-General Hakuba also exclaimed inwardly. Sure enough, Fujiwara Toru and Chairman Chihara are related! And it seems to be a father-son relationship? The situation was so urgent just now, how did I not investigate this crucial piece of information? But whether Fujiwara Toru is Chairman Chihara's son or the CIA Director's foster son, what kind of messed-up relationship is this?
Superintendent-General Hakuba was already dumbfounded. But one thing was certain: this Fujiwara Toru was someone he couldn't afford to offend! He carefully recalled Fujiwara Toru's earlier behavior. Fortunately, he had chosen to bow the moment he saw Fujiwara Toru, demonstrating his respect for this young man. No wonder Chairman Chihara would personally show up; it was because his own son was caught in danger.
Moreover, thinking about it differently, the hero who saved so many innocent people this time was Chairman Chihara's son. If the public knew, they would surely praise Chairman Chihara vigorously. No matter how angry the public was with the police department right now, when faced with Chairman Chihara, they would absolutely be supportive.
Indeed, those who can climb to higher positions are the ones who can seize every opportunity to add achievements to their political careers at the most opportune times. I am still too young. Superintendent-General Hakuba lamented his own lack of capability and the continued need for hard work, then Chihara Yoshitaka turned his gaze towards these police officers.
Unlike the warmth and concern he showed Fujiwara Toru, he looked at this group of police officers and directly cursed, "You bunch of trash! What exactly do you do!"
"How did you let this group of thugs set foot on Japanese soil, and not even get a shred of information!"
"Our Japan has always been one of افتsafest countries in the world, but now you're about to make other countries issue travel advisories, warning all foreign tourists to pay attention to their personal safety in Japan, aren't you?"
"If Japan's economy has problems, it's all your fault, the fault of you incompetent pigs!"
Under Superintendent-General Hakuba's lead, with a "thud," all the police officers knelt down, performing a full dogeza, very quickly. "Anmitsu!" Each and every police officer kowtowed.
The reporters were incredibly excited, frantically taking pictures. This scene was rarely seen! Generally, at most, they would bow. To perform a full dogeza, especially with so many government officials present, was definitely major news after Fujiwara Toru rescued the innocent crowd.
"Those terrorists, have you investigated them?"
"Chairman, Mr. Fujiwara just said that those terrorists were baboons. They are very likely ape-men."
"Then investigate for me immediately! I will have the Public Safety Department cooperate with you! If you can't find anything, every single one of you will commit seppuku!"
"Yes!"
After scolding these people, Chihara Yoshitaka's expression softened again. He said gently to Fujiwara Toru, "Toru, you should leave here first. There are some things your father will handle for you."
"Okay."
Now that there were many outsiders present, Fujiwara Toru didn't show any displeasure towards Chihara Yoshitaka. Instead, he was very respectful, giving Chihara Yoshitaka plenty of face. This made Chihara Yoshitaka even happier. This son is too sensible, too understanding! He must be nurtured with all the Fujiwara family's resources!
Fujiwara Toru, the Yukinoshita sisters, and Kisaki Eri left the meeting room. As for whether the statement was finished? These police officers now saw Fujiwara Toru as if he were their grandfather; how could they possibly dare to continue questioning him?
Leaving the meeting room, Kisaki Eri said helplessly, "Looks like I'm not needed anymore."
Fujiwara Toru smiled. "Ms. Kisaki Eri rushed over to defend me at the first opportunity this time. I am truly grateful."
Kisaki Eri shook her head. "This is professional conduct. Fujiwara-kun, you don't need to thank me."
Immediately, she glanced at the Yukinoshita sisters, then raised an eyebrow suggestively at Fujiwara Toru, saying, "I'll leave first. Call me if anything comes up."
"Okay."
After Kisaki Eri left Fujiwara Toru, she hadn't walked far before she stopped, feeling her heart flutter. It was as if she had returned to her girlhood, suddenly feeling an impulse. She was a woman in her late thirties, divorced for many years. For so many years, she hadn't had another boyfriend, always using work to numb herself. But as time went by, as her work got on track, the loneliness she felt grew stronger, and the impulses in her mind became more intense.
And at this moment, Fujiwara Toru walked into her world. This man was young and handsome, a top student at Todai, with excellent academic performance. In this terrorist incident, he had shown a side that was most captivating to women, an irresistible, secure presence that he exuded without a word!
She couldn't help but take out her phone and watch the video again, her mood becoming even more agitated. Kisaki Eri was different from her daughter, Ran Mouri; she was a mature woman, and she didn't have a young girl's shyness. 'One has to be proactive with such a man.' Kisaki Eri's gaze shifted, and she immediately made a decision.
As for Fujiwara Toru's other aspects, such as a messy private life, or even possibly having a girlfriend, she didn't care at all. I'm not looking for a husband, why should I care about someone else's life? Right now, this is actually better; no one will bother anyone else.
It's just, would Fujiwara-kun be interested in an 'older woman' like me? This was what troubled Kisaki Eri the most.
On the other side, Yukinoshita Yukino hesitated to speak, then raised her head to look at Fujiwara Toru, then lowered her head again, her two fingers fiddling together. Fujiwara Toru observed her expression and asked, "Yukino, what's wrong? Are you injured? This is a hospital; it's a good time to get checked."
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Yukinoshita Yukino's heart warmed. Fujiwara Toru's address was so intimate, as if they had known each other since childhood. But Yukinoshita Yukino didn't show any displeasure. She even pretended not to hear Fujiwara Toru's address and said with a cold expression, "At the library, I discovered something."
After speaking, she told Fujiwara Toru about seeing 'rock sugar' in the library's mezzanine.
Fujiwara Toru frowned. "From the looks of it, whether it was that inexplicable fire or those terrorists, it's very likely because of this matter."
"No wonder that ape-man leader didn't attack anyone else but came straight for you after seeing you. He was probably hired to silence you."
Hearing Fujiwara Toru's words, Yukinoshita Yukino's face turned deathly pale. Haruno quickly turned her head and looked away. Haruno frowned, thinking, "Yukino, why didn't you tell the police officers about this just now?"
Yukino lowered her head, her lips trembling as she said, "I... I didn't dare to say, and I... I somewhat distrust them." This statement left Haruno unable to refute. The current Japanese police department truly made it difficult for people to trust them.
Fujiwara Toru said at this moment, "This matter must be resolved. The people behind the scenes saw you. If you didn't die, they will very likely continue to target you. It will be impossible to guard against them then."
Hearing that she might have to face those extremely vicious thugs again, and at an unknown time, Yukino's legs went weak, and she nearly fell to the ground. She said with a tearful voice, "Then... then what should I do? Should I go find the police officers now and have them protect me?"
Fujiwara Toru said coldly, "Don't worry, I'll resolve this matter." Yukino now trusted Fujiwara Toru implicitly. She even nodded repeatedly. As for how Fujiwara Toru would resolve it, Yukino felt perhaps he would seek help from her father, Chihara Yoshitaka.
However, Fujiwara Toru had his own ideas. In South America, he had annihilated those brutal cartels, but at that time, it wasn't convenient for him to use the cartels' cash. Now that he had encountered these drug criminals, he decided to strike ruthlessly and confiscate all their funds. Although these small-time drug criminals couldn't compare in wealth to the South American cartels, they definitely had some assets.
'Then there's the issue of how to launder this black money. The CIA's channels can't be used, I need to find another way.'
'The Men in Black definitely have these channels too. Since I happen to have the CIA's informant Shiho Miyano, I'll just get her to do this!' Fujiwara Toru immediately made a decision.