In Detective Conan: Intercepting Miwako Sato at the Start

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A flicker of disbelief flashed in his eyes, which then transformed into a raging inferno and... a profound pain of being betrayed by his closest loved ones.

"This idiot...this good-for-nothing!" He squeezed out the words through clenched teeth, his voice trembling with extreme anger.

The empire he built up over his lifetime, the family honor he upheld, was ultimately destroyed by the successor he chose!

“Ryuichi Mishima…” Yuki Takada’s voice sounded like a final judgment, “Your son has identified you.”

"The Mishima Group, Toshio Kuroiwa, the safe house in the port area... We've already sent people there. How long do you think it will take us to find them? When they're caught, do you think they'll be more loyal to you or to their own lives?"

Ryuichi Mishima suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, staring intently at Yuuki Takada.

The coldness and arrogance in his eyes finally vanished, replaced by a trapped beast's despair and madness.

He remained silent for a long, long time, and only his heavy, suppressed breathing could be heard in the interrogation room.

In the end, it was as if all his energy had been drained away, his straight spine completely hunched over, and he aged twenty years in an instant.

He closed his eyes, and two streams of murky tears slid down his cheeks.

“…That’s right,” his voice was dry, like sandpaper scraping, “Everything was done by me behind the scenes.”

He neither argued nor threatened again, but began to narrate slowly in an almost dreamlike tone.

The initial financial fraud was to maintain the group's stock price and bank credit, but later, in order to cover up the loopholes, they had to bribe officials and suppress dissidents.

Finally, in order to keep the secret, he repeatedly ordered the elimination of potential threats...

His narration was clear and logical, precise in detail, and chillingly calm.

He wasn't admitting to a crime; he was looking back on a twisted and dark business he had run his whole life.

Yuki Takada and Inspector Megure and the others who were listening through the one-way glass listened quietly and took notes.

This confession, which lasted for several hours, completely exposed the ugliness and evil beneath the glamorous exterior of the Mishima family. The scope of its involvement and the heinous nature of its crimes were astonishing.

When Ryuichi Mishima finally stopped narrating, slumped into his chair like an empty shell, Yuki Takada closed his notebook.

The sky was beginning to lighten, the long night was finally over, and dawn was breaking.

The subsequent search operation went exceptionally smoothly.

Based on clues provided by Ryunosuke Mishima, the police successfully apprehended several core members of the Mishima Group who were preparing to flee in a luxury apartment in Minato Ward, including Toshio Kuroiwa, Ryuichi Mishima's assistant.

Meanwhile, a fully equipped secret training ground and a small armory were indeed discovered in the basement of Mishima's residence.

Faced with immense psychological pressure and overwhelming evidence, the captured members of the Mishima gang quickly confessed to multiple murders committed under the orders of Ryuichi Mishima.

Ironclad evidence.

This massive scandal and yakuza crime case that shocked the Japanese government and public was finally solved thanks to the tireless efforts of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Special Investigation Department, especially Inspector Yuki Takada.

The deeply entrenched and powerful Mishima family and its affiliated companies were ultimately destroyed.

The news media reported on the incident extensively, with headlines that were increasingly sensational.

The public was outraged, the political world was shaken, and the financial sector suffered a severe blow.

Inside the Metropolitan Police Department, Yuki Takada stood by the office window, looking down at the reporters who were still gathered and unwilling to leave, holding a cup of coffee that had long since gone cold.

Yusuke Mishima stood beside him, his expression complex, a mixture of relief at having avenged his family and sorrow at their downfall.

"Is it over?" Yusuke Mishima asked softly.

Yuki Takada took a sip of cold coffee, the bitter taste spreading in his mouth.

He shook his head.

"For the Mishima family, it's over. But for those they hurt, for the entire system that needs to be cleaned up..." Yuki Takada looked at the rising sun in the distance, his gaze deep, "...perhaps this is just the beginning."

The truth came to light, but the realization of justice is often accompanied by sacrifice and a long period of reconstruction.

Upholding this hard-won justice requires sustained efforts and unwavering vigilance.

Chapter 101 Odaiba Seaside Park

That day, Deputy Director Hakuba called Yuki Takada into his office.

"Takada Yuki, you did a great job in this operation to capture the Mishima family."

Deputy Director Hakuba first expressed his satisfaction and affirmation with Yuki Takada's work over the past period, and then said, "I know that without you taking on the role of team leader, the Mishima family's downfall would not have been possible with this mission going so smoothly."

"I learned from Inspector Megure that you're not interested in bonuses or promotions," Deputy Director Hakuba said with a faint smile. "I was originally thinking of giving you a promotion while you had this opportunity..."

“Deputy Director Hakuba, I’m doing all this simply out of a sense of responsibility,” Yuuki Takada said, waving his hand in acknowledgment.

"Alright..." Seeing Takada Yuuki's refusal, Deputy Director Hakuba made a decision and took out three tickets from the drawer, handing them to him. "I have a few tickets for Odaiba Seaside Park here, consider it your reward for this."

"In addition, I can apply for an extra day of leave."

Seeing this, Yuuki Takada had no choice but to accept Vice Director Hakuba's offer. After all, he had already refused too many things from the other party, and if he continued to refuse, he might cause some conflict with Vice Director Hakuba.

After much deliberation, Yuki Takada chose to accept it calmly.

Perfect timing! I can use this ticket to repay the favor Sato Miwako did for treating him to a movie last time.

After leaving the office of Deputy Director Hakuba, Yuki Takada quickly found Miwako Sato, who was organizing case files.

He was intently staring at the computer screen, his brow slightly furrowed, his fingers flying across the keyboard.

The early morning sun shone through the blinds, casting dappled light and shadow on her earnest profile.

Yuuki Takada gently tapped on the partition of her desk.

Sato Miwako looked up, saw it was him, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she smiled: "Inspector Takada? I heard you did a good job in the operation to arrest the Mishima family yesterday?"

"So, are you getting another promotion and raise?" she said casually, with a hint of teasing.

Everyone in the Metropolitan Police Department, not knowing who had spread the news, basically looked at Takada Yuki and greeted him with a smile.

Having cracked the major case involving the Mishima family, and with Deputy Director Hakuba calling him into his office alone, it's possible he's about to be promoted.

Yuuki Takada shook his head slightly and handed over the three tickets in his hand.

"Quite the opposite... But I got this." Yuuki Takada frowned slightly, then a smile appeared on his lips. "Tickets to Odaiba Seaside Park. I remember you treated me to a movie last time, so this time, it's on me."

Sato Miwako paused for a moment, took the ticket and examined it carefully, her eyes widening slightly: "This is a pass for the newly opened Odaiba Seaside Park? That's a rare find!"

"Wait... no, Deputy Director Hakuba gave you this? He's really generous!" Sato Miwako looked up at Takada Yuuki, her eyes questioning. "Three cards? Who are you planning to go with?"

"One for you," Yuuki Takada said calmly. "If you have time. As for the other one, why don't you bring a friend along? I don't have any other friends in the Metropolitan Police Department anyway."

Yuki Takada was simply trying to repay a favor and hadn't given it much thought.

A barely perceptible blush crossed Sato Miwako's face.

She readily took one of the bills: "Great! It's my weekend off this week. I've been wanting to go see it for a while now, thanks!"

Waving the tickets around, Sato Miwako smiled brightly. "How about this, I'll invite my good friend Miyamoto Yumi to come along, that shouldn't be a problem, right?" she added mischievously.

Yuuki Takada seemed to consider the suggestion for a moment, then nodded calmly, "Okay. In that case, it's a date, see you then." He didn't seem to mind Yumi Miyamoto coming along.

“That’s true.” Sato Miwako nodded, carefully putting the tickets into her bag. “Then it’s settled. See you at Odaiba Seaside Park this weekend? You can use your extra vacation time to rest. You look…” She looked him over, “a little tired.”

"I just haven't been sleeping well lately," Yuki Takada replied simply.

The ongoing investigation into the Mishima family case had indeed taken a toll on him.

"Solving such a major case, all the hard work was worth it." Sato Miwako's tone softened, filled with genuine admiration. "Okay, then, see you this weekend?"

"Okay, see you this weekend." Yuuki Takada nodded and turned to leave.

Watching his departing figure, Sato Miwako let out a soft breath, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the brand-new ticket in her wallet, a slight smile involuntarily curving her lips.

Fortunately, the Mishima family case was finally resolved perfectly. As for the previous matter involving Matsui Shosuke and Kobayashi Kenji, it can be said that Mishima Ryunosuke personally handled it.

Therefore, Ryunosuke Mishima did not commit such a serious crime as his father, but he still had to spend some time in prison.

What puzzled Takada Yuuki was that "O," who had secretly called him, hadn't contacted him recently.

As he pondered, he walked to his seat and slowly turned his head to look out the window at the clear blue sky.

Well, anyway, Shiho Miyano has already investigated O's matter, and I believe she should give me information soon.

It must be said that the rare weekend time seems to give Yuki Takada something to look forward to.

……

At the end of June, Yuuki Takada had a rare opportunity to rest, so he naturally went out to relax.

It should be noted that in order to solve the Nakamura Yoshihiro case, they could work for about three weeks straight without a proper rest. Finally, they have a good opportunity.

Yuuki Takada got up, his bare feet touching the cool floor, and walked towards the bathroom.

The man in the mirror still showed signs of fatigue, and the light blue shadows under his eyes spoke of the pressure of working overtime and chasing the killer, but his eyes were more relaxed than usual.

He splashed cold water on his face, and the icy feeling instantly dispelled the last bit of sleepiness.

The fine foam of shaving cream covered my chin, with a light, refreshing minty scent.

Yuki Takada skillfully held the razor and carefully shaved along the contours of his face.

This process has a ritualistic feel to him, helping him to organize his thoughts and smoothly transition from a resting state to a new day.

The blade scraped across the skin, making a soft rustling sound, and the face in the mirror gradually became clearer and sharper.

After rinsing his face clean, he dried it with a towel, enjoying the refreshing feel of his skin.

Next came brushing his teeth. The toothbrush made a low hum as he gazed out the window at the buildings gleaming in the sunlight, his thoughts briefly drifting away.

With the Mishima family case closed and the backlog of documents in the Metropolitan Police Department mostly dealt with, and Shiho Miyano was investigating O's leads... At this moment, he truly felt a long-lost sense of relaxation.

After washing up, he went to the wardrobe.

On ordinary days, his choices are nothing more than a few neatly ironed black trench coats and casual clothes that are easy to move in, mostly in calm black and gray colors.

But today, his fingers paused as they brushed over a dark suit, then moved on to a soft, light gray linen casual outfit and a pair of slim-fitting dark casual trousers.

After changing into the clothes, the fabric clung comfortably to my body.

Yuuki Takada looked at himself in the mirror and saw that he looked less serious as a police inspector and more like a refreshing ordinary young man.

Seemingly feeling that something was missing, he then opened another drawer, took out a simple and elegant watch, and put it on his wrist—this was not police equipment, but a personal item.

Odaiba Seaside Park is located on the Tokyo Bay in southeastern Tokyo. Facing the sea breeze blowing in your face, you can immediately feel the coolness of summer.

Now that it's the holidays, there are naturally many women playing and having fun on the beach near Odaiba Seaside Park.