Chapter 461
Good friends should hold hands and suffer together
What is the purpose of an organization?
This is a question that Morofushi Kagemitsu has had ever had since he learned of the organization's existence.
Not long after graduating from police academy, he was recruited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau. The person who had his eye on him told him that the Public Security Bureau wanted him to go undercover in a transnational criminal organization.
Japan is a country where organized crime is legal. In reality, everyone knows what those people do behind the scenes. At first, Morofushi Kagemitsu even thought this organization was similar, just larger in scale and involved other countries.
Until he saw the intelligence in the hands of the police.
Bribery, assassination, and the willingness to blow up buildings or public transportation to kill targets; their influence extends to multiple countries, and they possess weapons such as submarines and armed helicopters...
When Morofushi Kagemitsu saw the intelligence, he was not only disgusted but also shocked—it turned out that most of the accidents that ended in the past were actually man-made terrorist attacks; it turned out that such a group of criminals were hiding in the shadows of his country, and he had only just found out.
The instructor who showed him the materials added, "To avoid causing panic, the police will not disclose their existence to the public before the organization is completely eradicated."
“…I know.” Morofushi Kagemitsu paused, then asked, “Is this all the intelligence the Public Security Bureau has gathered so far?”
"Yes, that's all. The person who gathered this intelligence was an undercover agent who went to work for this organization. His identity was exposed six years ago, and he was killed."
There's no point in hiding it; from the moment he accepted the police recruitment offer, Morofushi Kagemitsu knew how dangerous this job was.
Therefore, upon hearing the instructor's reply, he simply nodded, his eyes becoming even more determined.
The instructor watched the changes in Morofushi Kagemitsu's expression and sighed silently to himself. He had seen many young men like this over the years and could guess what the other was thinking:
“Zhu Fu, don’t underestimate this organization. It’s different from the underworld organizations you know. Its ultimate goal… doesn’t seem to be to make money.”
Morofushi Kagemitsu was taken aback: "Not for the money?"
"Money is like air to them—important, readily available, and inexhaustible. Their actions require money, but they are definitely not acting for money."
The instructor met Morofushi Hiromitsu's surprised gaze and explained, "These are the original words from the deceased undercover agent. Before his death, he was transferred to the United States by a high-ranking official, who is said to have deep ties with the organization's leader there."
"USA……"
Zhu Fujingguang frowned slightly.
That day was just a prelude; after that, Morofushi Kagemitsu completed a series of rigorous training sessions.
The police arranged a new identity for him, and he officially infiltrated the organization.
Morofushi Kagemitsu spent several years inside, completing numerous missions and meeting many people, but even though he obtained a codename, the organization remained a mystery to him.
Who is the leader of the organization?
Who are the top executives of the organization?
What exactly is the purpose of an organization?
Regarding the last question, his childhood friend, who was also in the organization, had some guesses.
"It might be related to the drugs. I'm with Rum now, and he seems to think highly of me. I've seen some information; the organization has quite a few research institutes and pharmaceutical companies under its umbrella..."
Morofushi Kagemitsu worriedly said, "Don't be too impulsive. You just got your codename, and Rum is very wary. This could be a trap."
Rei Furuya gave his childhood friend a reassuring look: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
As he spoke, his tone became helpless: "And you're right, he's very wary. He keeps a tight rein on really important things, specific research projects, the researchers in charge of those projects... Last time I saw a man in a white coat delivering medicine, and he was warned by Binga next to him just because I glanced at him a little longer."
The two men looked at each other and fell silent. These undercover agents, who had joined as adults, were far less trusted than members like Gin and Binga, who had grown up in the organization.
"...Speaking of which, I also met someone that day," Furuya Rei suddenly said. "His surname was Akamatsu, and he was a low-ranking member without a code name. The researcher gave him the medicine and asked him to pass it on to Curaçao."
Morofushi Kagemitsu had never met Curaçao, but he knew she was Rum's confidante, and he guessed, "Could she be one of her men?"
“No, the researcher said ‘bring it to her when you have time,’ which is not how a subordinate would act.” Furuya Rei was a little confused. “Binga’s attitude was also strange. He was very disgusted and looked like he wanted to kill him, but he didn’t do anything until he left.”
Morofushi Kagemitsu also felt puzzled.
Rei Furuya summarized: "Anyway, I'll keep an eye on this person first. Hiro, I remember your new partner for the next mission is Ray, and his girlfriend's sister seems to be some important researcher."
Morofushi Hiromitsu understood immediately: "Ray is also a sniper, I will try to get on his good side."
……
Morofushi Kagemitsu still vividly remembers every day he spent in the organization.
The things that he and Zero spent so much effort investigating within the organization back then but couldn't figure out, have suddenly become clear now that he's defected from the organization and been caught again.
He found it absurd.
However, his qualities as a police officer and a former undercover agent allowed Morofushi Hiromitsu to quickly calm down.
No, that's not right. We can't be so hasty. There's no further evidence right now. Even if it were true, it could just be one of many projects within the organization, and besides...
Morofushi Kagemitsu stared at the elementary school student in front of him, his heart churning like an undercurrent.
He wanted to investigate Itakura Suguru, and this kid just happened to have met someone related to him the day before and even obtained such important information... Isn't that too much of a coincidence?
Moreover, there are two more crucial points—
Where did Aoyagi Akimitsu go?
Why did Anisette appear just as he disappeared?
Morofushi Kagemitsu repeatedly told himself not to overthink things, not to forcibly connect two very different entities, one of whom the Public Security Bureau couldn't afford to offend. But every time he put it down, new doubts would immediately emerge, forcing him to keep thinking.
Because of his suspicions about Dai, Morofushi Kagemitsu also developed deeper suspicions about Edogawa Conan.
Putting aside why he fell asleep during such a crucial time of waiting for reinforcements, and the fact that he didn't hear Aoyagi leave, did Conan Edogawa, who was in the same room as Aoyagi, also not hear anything?
Conan Edogawa had no idea what the policeman in front of him was thinking.
He could only feel the other person's probing gaze was exceptionally sharp, and instinctively felt a chill run down his spine.
Just as he was about to say something to break the awkward atmosphere, his ears twitched as he heard footsteps outside.
Morofushi Kagemitsu heard it too, and he turned to look outside the cell, his pupils suddenly contracting.
A silver-haired man in a black trench coat stood at the door, looking down at them through the iron bars. His emerald green eyes under his hat gleamed with a chilling light.
It's Gin. (End of Chapter)