Conan: Science Cartoonist Kudo Yuji

"Minister Hattori, we had some unpleasantness last night, but I think this is something we can talk about."

In the chief's office, Chairman Ooka sat in the main seat, handed the tea in front of Hattori Heizo, and then glanced at his grandfather and grandson playing shogi at the desk.

"I have learned about the situation here. In fact, your master has not had any rude words or behavior towards my granddaughter. Instead, Hongye heard the wrong words and misunderstood her until today."

Last night, I indirectly learned about the situation from my granddaughter. Even Chairman Ooka himself felt that it was a bit outrageous, and had to admit that what the grandson-in-law of the Nan family said might be true.

"It's great that you didn't get angry because of my son's rudeness."

If the new police chief hadn't sold out everyone's opinions in time last night, I'm afraid the tidbit that Hattori Heiji made the former Prime Minister crazy would have been reported in various Japanese media early this morning.

"Please worry about it."

After saying some polite words, Chairman Ooka retreated to his desk, glared at Minami Masamune and Yoshioka who were avoiding their eyes, and occupied the executive's office chair after the two passed by.

"Hattori Minister is indeed very heroic."

The old man gently punched his already numb legs and feet, and Yuuji, who hoped to end the conversation quickly, was the first to say hello.

"From your tone, I seem to be an old acquaintance of mine." Hattori Heizo glanced around Mr. Yoshioka with his eagle eyes. There was no image of this face, and he said bluntly: "Is it possible that I have a grudge against you? ?”

"This...this is nothing..."

"Then why did you seem to want to bring down our Hattori family when you opened your mouth yesterday?"

Hattori Heizo noticed the man's inadvertently revealed guilty conscience, as well as some subtle details. He affirmed it at first, and then ignored him.

"Osaka and Kyoto are the cities in Japan currently second only to Tokyo, but compared to the current Tokyo, Osaka's security is much better."

When Minami Masamune talked about business, his original smile was covered up and he became very serious: "In this short month in Tokyo, there have been many terrorist attacks. The Tokyo Tower was destroyed and the police station was attacked. I really don't know what will happen next. Where will it be?”

The old man tilted his head slightly and said simply: "Zhefu, what do you think?" "Eh?"

He didn't expect that he would be asked to speak. After being confused for a moment, Yuji immediately sorted it out in his mind.

"Looking at the following, these attacks are all targeting large facilities and building groups in Tokyo, so the importance of our protection can also be judged based on this standard."

Yuji stood up holding on to the table, turned on the projector left in the commander's office, and displayed the current map of Tokyo.

“During this period, Tokyo has built new buildings such as the AQUA Crystal Marine Entertainment Center, Suzuki Tower, Suzuki Art Museum, Toto Aquarium, and Ocean Edge.”

The screen follows the newly built large buildings one after another, slowly moving to the sea: "In addition, Interpol has deployed ocean facilities and ocean buoys in Japanese waters, and the first tour ceremony of the Aegis ship is coming soon."

"The storm is coming." Nan Zhengzong sighed uncontrollably, then held his forehead and began to think about whether he would be too much of a loser in taking over as the chief of the police department.

"According to the rampant gangsters these times, it is very likely that one of the locations will be chosen for planning." Hattori Heizo nodded. As the Osaka Police Minister, he was not very familiar with Tokyo and said nothing more.

"I suggest that the security of these locations should be strengthened in advance so that we can respond immediately if something goes wrong."

"I'm afraid this can't be done." Yuji explained: "Most of the buildings inside are the assets of the Suzuki Consortium. We cannot stuff police inside at will without their permission."

This is the disadvantage of a government that serves capitalists. At least until something goes wrong, the Metropolitan Police Department must not interfere with these places openly, lest the Suzuki Consortium become dissatisfied with law enforcement agencies and cause more serious consequences.

"It seems that the police in Tokyo are much gentler than ours in Osaka."

There is no foundation headquarters in Osaka. Although Hattori Heizo can understand it, he really can't empathize with it.

"Whatever consortium it is, why don't you just bring people to enforce control?" Hattori Heizo narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Or is it that Tokyo's mobile troops do not obey the orders of the commander?"

It was right... (End of this chapter)