Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister-Chapter 624 - 512: Either Have Nothing or Have Everything

Hattori Si’s family was very ordinary.

His father was an accountant at a small factory, and his mother was a worker at a tailoring factory. Including him, there were four brothers and sisters, and he was the eldest.

With low income and many children, poverty was inevitable, so Hattori Si’s childhood was not happy.

He knew from a young age that his parents’ lives were not easy, so he studied very hard, but perhaps due to limited talent, he did not excel academically. Instead, he chose to join the army, where his excellent physical conditioning and spirited energy made him the bodyguard of Ueda Hikoshu, which was barely a point of pride for his family.

Experiencing it firsthand, life in the army was tough.

But after following Ueda Hikoshu, he witnessed that military life could be less tough, and the difference between hardship and ease lay in whether one was a regular soldier or an officer.

Had he never seen prosperity, he could have endured the darkness, but after experiencing the dazzling nightlife and the seductions of wealth, Hattori Si was no longer content with mediocrity and strove to climb higher.

However, Ueda Hikoshu had many bodyguards, and Hattori had no particular qualities that stood out to him.

That changed when he accidentally discovered that Ueda Hikoshu’s daughter, Hanakoto, was unwed. Thus, he decided to shift his efforts from Ueda Hikoshu to courting Hanakoto, but made negligible progress.

Because Hanakoto simply wasn’t interested in him.

Later, he had a brainwave. Using his position as bodyguard for the Ueda family and his somewhat close relationship with Hanakoto, he figured out her routine. He staged a heroic rescue on her way home after she finished at the beauty salon.

He hired two thugs, concealing Hanakoto’s identity from them, and instructed them to kidnap her. Then he would appear midway to fight them off, injuring himself and killing them on the spot.

This way, he not only silenced potential witnesses but also shed blood for Hanakoto and killed for her. His profound dedication was clear for all to see, which moved Hanakoto.

During the time he was hospitalized for his injuries, Hanakoto visited him often. This time allowed their relationship to rapidly progress, and eventually, he succeeded in winning her over.

Although Ueda Hikoshu disapproved of him, since he had become his son-in-law, his former status as a mere bodyguard was naturally unworthy of his daughter. Therefore, in just a few short years, he was promoted to Third-class Land Assistant.

Born into humble origins, he had become an Assistant Officer at a young age. His wife was sexy and beautiful, his father-in-law a high-ranking officer in the Land Guard, and he lived a life free from want, never lacking money, occasionally indulging with female soldiers or models, and taking the opportunity to care for his subordinates’ wives when they were not at home. His life was the envy of many.

Hattori Si had thought he had passed the toughest phase and that everything would continue smoothly. He expected to eventually be promoted to Second-class Land Assistant, First-class... and all the way up to Land General.

But to his utter shock, he had been cuckolded!

If he divorced now, his career would come to an abrupt halt.

From an outsider’s point of view, even if he divorced now, he wouldn’t be losing out; he already had everything.

But from his own perspective, this was entirely unacceptable, for over the years, his ambition had grown. He stubbornly believed that he should either have everything or nothing at all.

And it was not like now, when he had barely achieved some success, only to have the ladder of success cut from under him.

He would have preferred never to have succeeded at all.

So he hated, hated Aoyama Xiu Xin that bastard for seducing a married woman; hated Hanakoto that bitch for her heartlessness; hated Ueda Hikoshu for looking down on him.

"They won’t let me be, I won’t let them have peace!"

Staring at the thick whistleblower letter in his hands, Hattori Si’s eyes reddened with fury, and with a dark expression, he muttered to himself.

He detailed everything he knew about Ueda Hikoshu embezzling funds from the Land Guard North Force and doing business with Aoyama Xiu Xin, intending to expose them.

Although he was unclear about many of the details, he knew for certain that this was true. The Cabinet would take this matter very seriously, and as long as someone came to investigate, they would surely uncover evidence.

Moreover, there were many other secrets within the military, only nobody had stood up to expose them.

In doing so, he could exact revenge and also be amply rewarded for this great service, continuing his meteoric rise.

As for any potential retaliation...

Isn’t it true that the greater the risk, the greater the reward?

He would rather go backward than mark time.

...

Hanakoto drove Aoyama Xiu Xin home.

The two of them kissed goodbye in the car, and when they parted, there was a string of saliva, and not just from their mouths.

"See you later," Aoyama Xiu Xin said with a smile.

"Hi!" Hanakoto replied.

"Make sure to proceed with the divorce from Hattori Si as quickly as possible, preferably today, or if not, then tomorrow," Aoyama Xiu Xin earnestly advised.

The sooner the divorce was settled, the quicker Ueda Hikoshu could get rid of this man by sending him to the frontier.

The longer the delay, the more chances there were for complications.

Hanakoto nodded. "Don’t worry."

Afterward, Aoyama Xiu Xin got out of the car and watched Hanakoto leave before turning to enter his house.

"I’m back, sis."

"Hi! It must have been tough being away on business, Xiu Xin," Aoyama Haruko, seated on the sofa, quickly got up to greet him as she took off his coat and brought him slippers.

"It was tough, indeed. It practically killed me," Aoyama Xiu Xin said while changing his shoes.

Navigating inside a tank and taking on two at once is definitely a technical skill, even more exhausting than handling ten in bed.

"Then go take a shower. Come down afterward and I’ll massage you," Aoyama Haruko said tenderly.

Aoyama Xiu Xin hugged her and, caressing her rounded belly, whispered, "I want you to help me with the bath."

Mainly because he couldn’t reach his back if he showered alone.

Big sis could do it with her built-in brush.

When it comes to back scrubbing, the brush is crucial. The bristles can’t be too hard, nor too short, and certainly not tangled up, as that would make it uncomfortable and ineffective. They need to be well-maintained and trimmed regularly for the best use.

Meanwhile, as soon as Ueda Hanon returned home, she was immediately interrogated by Ueda Hikoshu, who had been waiting for her.

"Dad."

She timidly called out after entering the door.

It was as if she was a child who had been caught doing something wrong.

"So, tell me, what’s going on?" Ueda Hikoshu didn’t respond strongly, but asked calmly.

Ueda Hanon stood without daring to sit, repeating what Aoyama Xiu Xin had taught her, "Hattori Si is just too sensitive. He learned I was traveling alone with Aoyama Xiu Xin and suspected me of infidelity. In front of our child, he was rude to me, and I, in a moment of anger, compounded the error..."

She didn’t continue further.

Only then did Ueda Hikoshu understand that Aoyama Xiu Xin had seized the opportunity to move in on his daughter at a time of crisis in her marriage.

The bastard, that lecher!

"Of course, the main thing is, after this incident, I suspect that Hattori Si has never loved me, and came after me just for my family background. Otherwise, how could he have absolutely no trust in me?" Ueda Hanon added another sentence.

Ueda Hikoshu gave a hollow laugh, "Hmph! That’s exactly what I used to persuade you back then, but you were determined to marry him, saying you believed in his true love for you. It seems you’ve realized the truth far too late."

It boomeranged.

"Dad!" Ueda Hanon walked over and sat down next to Ueda Hikoshu, shaking his arm and coquettishly whining, "I was young and naive back then."

"Well, it’s good that you’re getting a divorce. I always knew he was not a man of integrity," Ueda Hikoshu said, patting his daughter’s hand, but then again, considering himself, a corrupt official who took bribes, it was ironic that he judged Hattori Si’s character.

It was the pot calling the kettle black.

Ueda Hanon leaned against her father’s shoulder and said, "Mmm, I’ve made up my mind. I won’t get married again. After all, I already have a child I love."

"Just make sure you don’t end up pregnant by Aoyama Xiu Xin. An unwed pregnancy is a disgrace our Ueda Family cannot afford," Ueda Hikoshu earnestly advised her.

Ueda Hanon blushed deeply, showing a young daughter’s temperament and pouted coquettishly, "Dad, what are you talking about? Don’t worry, I understand."

However, after her father’s mention, she did grow worried. She hadn’t taken any precautions during her intimate encounter with Aoyama Xiu Xin the day before, and she had been fully exposed to risk.

But it was just that one time; she couldn’t be that unlucky, right?

"Since you’ve decided to divorce, call Hattori Si and ask him to come back so you can talk about it, and proceed with the procedures as soon as possible," Ueda Hikoshu abruptly changed the subject.

"Yes!" Ueda Hanon nodded and immediately called Hattori Si. Moments later, she frowned and said in confusion, "He didn’t answer. I don’t know what he’s up to."

"He’s probably busy. Let’s talk about it again tonight," Ueda Hikoshu said unconcernedly.

At that very moment, Hattori Si was on a plane to Tokyo, which was why his phone was unreachable.

At noon, the plane landed.

Hattori Si hurried out of the airport, hailed a cab, and headed straight to the residence of the former Minister of Finance and now Member of the House of Representatives, Yu Tianzi. Japan isn’t that big, and the residences of the political elite are generally public, so it was no surprise he knew where to find him.

He was planning to hand the whistle-blowing letter to Yu Tianzi, a decision he had made after careful consideration.

Last month, Yu Tianzi, along with Ozawa Ichiro and others, had just backstabbed the Liberal Democratic Party and Prime Minister Miyazawa. They were certainly looking to press the attack against the Liberal Democratic Party at the moment.

And Aoyama Xiu Xin was the political grandson of Yanchuan Shilang, a leading figure in the Liberal Democratic Party. If the scandal about him colluding with the military to embezzle funds and run a business came out, it would lead the fire right to Yanchuan Shilang and the head of the Liberal Democratic Party.

If the Liberal Democratic Party still held the upper hand in the House of Representatives elections next month, Yu Tianzi and the other defectors would surely be purged. Therefore, they would use any means necessary, and certainly wouldn’t miss an opportunity to strike a heavy blow to the Liberal Democratic Party.

And he would become the one who helped Yu Tianzi and the other opposition parties topple the Liberal Democratic Party, so glory, wealth, and honors would surely be his for the taking.

With this mindset, Hattori Si waited outside Yu Tianzi’s residence the entire day and finally saw his car returning after ten o’clock at night.

He quickly rushed up to stop the car.

"Yu Tian! Yu Tian!"

As a third-class land officer, Hattori Si could only meet Yu Tianzi in such a manner; a formal appointment would hardly be a priority for Yu Tianzi to waste his time on.

Yu Tianzi’s driver hit the brakes and stopped the car.

"Yu Tian, I am a third-class land officer, Hattori Si, from the Sapporo Garrison Command of the Land Guard North Force. I have important information to report! Please, give me some time!"

Seizing the chance when the car stopped, Hattori Si didn’t approach recklessly but raised his hands and shouted from where he was.

He was afraid that if he carelessly ran toward the car, he might be mistaken for an assassin and get shot dead by the driver.

"Come here and speak," the rear car window slowly went down, revealing Yu Tianzi’s gentle and affable face.

"Yes!" Hattori Si responded quickly and scurried over, eager to hand over his whistle-blowing letter, "Yu Tian Representative, I wish to report a scandal involving the Land Guard North Force...no, the high-level officials of the Land Guard Staff. They have misused military funds to set up a company and do business for personal gain, in collaboration with Aoyama Xiu Xin, the Director of Criminal Affairs Department at the Hokkaido Police Headquarters!"

Yu Tianzi’s expression changed dramatically, and he quickly opened the envelope, giving a cursory scan of the letter before his expression grew even more solemn. Turning to Hattori Si, he asked, "There’s no concrete evidence in here."

"Yes! It’s an emergency; I couldn’t obtain detailed evidence, but I assure you the allegations are true. Please, have someone investigate!" Hattori Si declared confidently.

Yu Tianzi nodded gravely, then asked another question, "Have you talked to anyone else about this?"

"Besides you, I haven’t told anyone yet," Hattori Si hastily replied.

"Good," Yu Tianzi praised him and said with a pleasant demeanor, "This is a matter of great significance. Wait at my house for now, and I will immediately meet with the relevant individuals."

"Yes!" Hattori Si bowed excitedly.

The driver then called for the housekeeper to take Hattori Si into Yu Tianzi’s house, while he settled back into the driver’s seat.

Sitting in the car, Yu Tianzi had a profound look in his eyes.

"Immediately arrange for someone to come to my house and take Hattori Si into custody, cutting off all his contact with the outside world. Now, drive straight to Ozawa’s place."

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, Ueda Hikoshu, who could not reach Hattori Si for a long time, had a sharp sense that something was not right.

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