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This was a temporary promotion given to him by his superior after he took over the Fox case, to make things easier for him; it clearly had a "trial" nature.
However, presenting the identity of "team leader" to the local police inspector carries significantly more weight.
Sure enough, Arima Shinta's attitude immediately became more enthusiastic.
In his view, being able to serve as the head of the Special Cases Investigation Unit of the Metropolitan Police Department is undoubtedly a promising elite.
He began to explain the situation at the scene to Kiyoshi Kaneda in detail.
The five people died around 10 p.m., almost at the same time.
Next to the bodies of the four men in suits, only one mark left by anti-slip shoe covers was found on each of them.
Beside the body of the man in kendo uniform, along the path from the corner to the alley entrance, there were continuous footprints from anti-slip shoe covers.
Arima Shinta believes this is a maze set up by the murderer.
He deliberately didn't wear shoe covers at first, but put them on at the crime scene and then took them off, thinking he was being clever and trying to mislead the police.
He has already had other footprint data collected at the scene.
Kiyoshi Kaneda listened silently to his account, completely disagreeing with the conjecture, but without offering any rebuttal.
He walked to the spot where the man in the kendo uniform had died.
The old, faulty streetlights continued to flicker on and off, adding to the eeriness of the dim alley.
The deceased was lying face down.
Kiyoshi Kaneda stepped forward and, with the help of the survey light, saw the face that was abnormally pale from blood loss and whose muscles were already stiff. He then glanced at the katana that had fallen not far away.
“Sasaki Mine…”
He whispered the name.
Arima Shinta asked in surprise, "Is this someone you know?"
"Not really an acquaintance."
Kiyoshi Kaneda crouched down and carefully examined the clean, neat neck wound, saying, "He is the most renowned genius swordsman in the Japanese swordsmanship world."
The characteristics of the wound made him 100% certain that it was the work of "Fox".
After all, only that mysterious "fox" could have dealt with a swordsman of Sasaki Mine's caliber so decisively and cleanly.
Why did he die here? Was it a duel he agreed to with the fox?
This thought sent a chill down Kiyoshi Kaneda's spine.
If Sasaki Mine truly possesses information about the other party's identity, then given the modus operandi of "Fox" and the organization behind him, they might very well choose to eliminate Sasaki Mine's entire family...
He immediately stood up, dialed his superior's number, and urgently asked him to contact Sasaki Mine's family to confirm their safety.
A moment later, the supervisor called back to inform him.
Sasaki Mine's father, eldest brother, third brother, mother...
All immediate family members are safe and sound.
This shows that Sasaki Mine did not know the true identity of "Fox".
Kiyoshi Kaneda breathed a slight sigh of relief, hung up the phone, and his gaze returned to the corpse on the ground, pondering the footprints of the anti-slip shoe covers that had "appeared out of nowhere."
He looked around.
The buildings in the Zashigaya area are generally low, and the area is filled with a strong Showa-era atmosphere.
Trying to use the zipline system to avoid the ground and get here is impossible.
If a drone is used to suspend a person for movement, footprints left on the ground can be avoided.
In addition, the surrounding residents are asleep and will not be awakened by the noise from the drone.
It is theoretically feasible.
But... why go through all this trouble?
After a moment's thought, Kiyoshi Kaneda immediately came to an answer.
In order to maintain and hype up online buzz.
If all the clues in a case are clear and obvious, it will soon be forgotten by the public.
However, if there are any inexplicable doubts, it can immediately ignite online discussions.
The question of "why didn't the twenty hunting dogs attack the murderer" is still being hotly debated online.
If this bizarre phenomenon of "footprints appearing out of thin air" is exposed by the media again, it will likely trigger another wave of absurd speculations about "divine power" or "superpowers".
These absurd claims happen to find a huge market online.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be any absurd claims from so-called "masters" during every presidential election, such as a candidate having "presidential features" or being "blessed by God."
However, this deliberate attempt to create mystery allowed Kiyoshi Kaneda to seize upon the opponent's weakness.
There are only a few models of drones that can lift an adult.
By investigating from this angle, we might be able to catch that cunning "fox" by the tail.
Kiyoshi Kaneda's breathing suddenly quickened, and an excited look appeared on his face.
PS: Regarding the book's updates, if I can manage to post both chapters at once, I'll do so. If not, I'll post them separately: one at midnight and the other at 8 AM.
Chapter 46 I want him dead!
Sasaki Yu's face was so gloomy it could drip water.
His wife sobbed uncontrollably beside him. From the moment she received the devastating news until now, her tears had flowed like an inexhaustible spring, never ceasing for a moment.
Sasaki Yu listened to the crying without feeling the slightest bit annoyed; he only felt that this sorrow was perfectly justified.
He has three sons.
Of his three sons, he loved and placed the most hope in his second son, Sasaki Mine.
This son had no business conflicts with him; he was simply immersed in the world of kendo, winning countless enviable honors that became his assets to boast about to all his business partners.
The eldest son is also exceptionally capable, managing the company's affairs in an orderly manner. However, it is precisely this excellence that makes Sasaki Yu always wary, fearing that one day he will be stripped of his power.
The third son was completely useless, spending his days indulging in debauchery; he was utterly hopeless and had long since given up on caring for him.
He poured all the love and expectations a father could give into Sasaki Mine.
But now, his son, whom he was so proud of, is dead.
The thought of this cold, hard truth made Sasaki feel as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, heavy and almost suffocating.
He even felt a strong sense of regret.
I shouldn't have agreed to my son's choice to "test the waters" with foreign workers in Toshima Ward. I should have used my connections to hire locals...
That way, I might not have run into that damned murderer.
But it's too late to regret it now; the dead cannot be brought back to life.
……
The car stopped in front of the Mejiro Police Station.
He pushed open the car door and strode into the reception hall.
The police officer at the front desk looked up and glanced at him, then asked in a formulaic manner, "Are you a relative of Sasaki Mine?"
Sasaki Yu nodded.
His wife, unable to contain herself any longer, cried out in a tearful voice, "Where is my Feng'er?! Take me to see him!"
Guided by the police officers, they arrived at the cold and gloomy morgue.
The cold metal cabinet was pulled open, and a corner of the white cloth covering it was lifted, revealing a face that was once spirited but now lifeless, stiff, and ashen.
The woman let out a loud "Aww!" and burst into an even more heart-wrenching cry.
Sasaki Yu clenched his fists so tightly his nails almost dug into his palms, and he growled from deep in his throat, "Who did this?!"
"He's a fox. He committed both the Sanada and Yoshikawa cases."
Kiyoshi Kaneda, who was standing nearby, spoke up at the right moment and stated his deduction: "According to the on-site investigation, all the victims were killed by a single stab wound from the front."
We suspect that the perpetrator may have used a drone for sling transport to reach the scene, and then quickly evacuated via a waiting vehicle.
Mr. Sasaki, the number of drone models capable of suspending an adult is very limited. Our police will focus on investigating recent import records of such models.
"Then thank you for your hard work."
Sasaki Yu's tone was unusually calm, like the calm before a storm. He then ordered, "Take Feng'er home and prepare for the funeral."
Looking at his expression, Kiyoshi Kaneda knew that he had achieved his goal.
Police investigations, conducted openly, are subject to various regulations and systems, making it difficult to reach certain gray areas.
If the other party really has connections, they are likely to have obtained these drones through black market channels.
In those fields, Sasaki Yu's connections were far stronger than those of the police.
After leaving the police station, the hearse carrying Sasaki Mine's body placed in a special ice coffin and, following Sasaki Yu's vehicle, slowly drove away from the street.
Inside the car, Sasaki Yu took out his phone, dialed a number, and said, "Find out who has recently been importing drones capable of suspending people through clandestine channels."
He paused, then added menacingly, "Also, get the news out there."
Anyone who can provide concrete clues about the fox will be richly rewarded.
No matter the cost, I want him dead!
"Understood, Mr. Sasaki."
A respectful response came from the other end of the phone.
These middlemen, operating in the gray area, specialize in handling all sorts of shady dealings for powerful figures like him who are in the public eye.
After hanging up the phone, Sasaki Yu's rage seemed to subside slightly, but his eyes were still filled with cold hatred.
He gazed at the rapidly receding street scene outside the window and muttered to himself, "You dared to kill my son? I'll kill your whole family!"
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