Chapter 61 Test from the Minister
The next morning, Jianggutian Town, clock tower.
This is the place where Kaito Kidd publicly mentioned the theft in the trailer.
The bell tower is more than ten stories high, and the clock installed on the roof is several meters in diameter.
Even if you stand on the ground hundreds of meters away, you can clearly see the time displayed on the clock on the top of the building.
Judging from the trailer, Kidd's target is the giant clock.
Of course, according to police analysis, the real target he was targeting should be a few large diamonds inlaid on the clock hands.
In order to keep these diamonds, and to save the police’s face in front of Kaitou Kidd, the Metropolitan Police Department worked hard this time:
Since the morning, the Traffic Control Section has blocked the road near the clock tower to prevent outside vehicles from approaching.
Anonymous patrol cars from the Mobile Search Team patrolled back and forth on the ground, and helicopter formations from the Police Aviation Force circled back and forth in the sky.
Inside and outside the clock tower, as well as in nearby neighborhoods, police officers from the Search Division No. 2, who were either heavily armed or disguised as plainclothes, were patrolling and stationed.
Not to mention catching thieves, this lineup is more than enough to deal with "beautiful scenery".
At this moment, in the lobby on the first floor of the bell tower
As the commander of this luxurious lineup, Mr. Ginzo Nakamori, the self-proclaimed enemy of Kaito Kidd’s Intelligent Criminal Investigation Section 2, encountered something that made him extremely angry:
"What?!"
"The superiors are going to send a kid who appears out of nowhere to jointly command this arrest operation with me?!"
Hearing the news, Zhongsen Police Department was so angry that he was shaking all over:
"Joint command, what is joint command?"
"You guys translate for me, what the hell is joint command?!"
He dragged a few subordinates around him who looked embarrassed and dared not speak, and cursed some indecent words with emotion.
Of course, the Zhongshan Police Department knows exactly what this "joint command" means.
To put it bluntly, this is because the leaders of the Metropolitan Police feel that he is not capable enough and cannot catch Kaitou Kidd.
Therefore, the superiors decided to parachute a person they thought was capable and replace him in the name of "joint command".
"How can it be like this? I was the one who came first!"
The Nakamori Police Department was unusually excited.
Because Kaitou Kidd is not an ordinary criminal to him, but a demonic obstacle in his heart.
He has been fighting wits and courage with Kaitou Kidd since 18 years ago. As a result, he suffered repeated defeats and suffered numerous defeats. Not only did he embarrass the Metropolitan Police Department, but also seriously delayed his career.
"Capturing Kidd is the only value of my life", this is what the Nakamori Police Department said itself.
But now, after 18 years of hard work, Kaitou Kidd "comes back" to commit crimes. Of course, he must catch this old enemy with his own hands and fulfill his lifelong wish.
Now that his plan is ready, the police force is deployed, and the dragnet is set up, he is waiting for Kaito Kidd to come and kill him.
As a result, a joint command was parachuted above?
"No one in this world understands Kaito Kidd better than me. Only I can possibly take him down!"
"When I change my general at the last moment, can he do better than me, Nakamori Ginzo?"
The Zhongsen Police Department shouted with some chill:
"Which idiot made this decision?"
"it's me."
A cold voice sounded from outside the door.
Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing and a young man pushed open the door and walked into the bell tower lobby.
"M-Boss Odagiri?!"
The middle-aged man who spoke was the immediate boss of the Nakamori Police Department, the head of the Criminal Department, Toshiro Odagiri.
"I gave the joint command order."
"Do you have any opinions?"
Minister Odagiri's tone was understated, but every word he spoke seemed to be as heavy as a thousand stones.
All the police officers present were so suppressed that they did not dare to raise their heads.
Only the Nakamori Police Department was still stubbornly insisting on looking at Minister Odagiri:
"I have an objection! Minister, I have been prepared until now, why should I be replaced?"
"If you let me command, I will definitely catch Phantom Thief Kidd this time!"
"Nakamori, ask yourself," Minister Odagiri sighed softly: "How many times have you told me, 'This time is a sure thing,' from Kaito Kidd's comeback to now?"
Zhongsen Police Department was suddenly choked up:
It is true that the Metropolitan Police Department gave him the most police force and resources every time. As a result, every time he said "I will do it this time", he got "I will do it next time."
Anyway, it doesn't work every time, so it's better to try another one that might work.
"Don't ask any more about joint command."
"Zhongsen, this time you will be in command together with Lin Xinyi."
"If there are any changes that need to be made to the on-site preparedness arrangements, we should try to listen to him as much as possible."
Minister Odagiri spoke calmly and spoke words that could not be ignored.
Zhongsen Police Department's face was filled with resentment, but under the firm gaze of his superior, he finally lowered his head helplessly.
"Okay, let Lin Xinyi talk to everyone next."
Minister Odagiri stepped aside slightly and pushed Lin Shinichi behind him in front of everyone.
A series of eyes that were either surprised or questioning suddenly focused on Lin Xinyi.
"Hello everyone, I am Lin Xinyi"
Lin Xinyi read the opening words with some helplessness:
He also just found out that he had become some kind of joint commander inexplicably.
According to his original plan, he should have gone to the company canteen for free breakfast this morning, and then took the subway to visit the clock tower.
Unexpectedly, when he came up in the morning, Minister Odagiri was already guarding the downstairs of his apartment with his entourage.
Seeing the police car parked downstairs and the police guarding him, Lin Xinyi almost thought that his undercover identity was exposed, so he woke up and was surrounded by the Metropolitan Police Department.
As a result, Lin Xinyi was mentally estimating how many years he would be sentenced.
When it came time to meet, Director Odagiri said that he had come to visit the thatched cottage in person on behalf of the Megure Police Department.
Then, without much reaction, Lin Xinyi sat in a police car and was taken to the bell tower by Minister Odagiri.
"This arrest operation will be left to you."
"Since you are interested in Kaitou Kidd, then behave well!"
Minister Odagiri's voice interrupted Lin Xinyi's brief memories.
"Yeah." Lin Xinyi nodded slightly, but his eyes were slightly confused:
"I know that you, Director Odagiri, value my abilities, but why did you give me such a big position right from the start?"
"Oh, do you also know that the position is big?"
Minister Odagiri’s expression is still hard to see the emotion:
"When I made my request to the Megure Police Department yesterday, my tone was quite serious!"
"You want financial power and personnel power. Do you want me to hand over the entire forensic course to you?"
"Um" Lin Xin suddenly felt that this uncle was being arrogant.
"To be honest, it's just your forensics class."
"I don't want it if you give it to me."
Lin Xin replied without any concern that the other party might be his immediate boss in the future.
Because the forensics class is just a dish, what he scolds is that he has the confidence to do so.
As a colleague, he simply could not understand how the level of technical investigation in this world could be so weak.
If you ask him to work as a nanny in a nursing home like this and refuse to give him management rights, isn't that cheating?
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Minister Odagiri was stunned for a moment, but the next second he burst out laughing:
"Hahahaha, okay!"
"Good ridicule!"
“Our Metropolitan Police Department’s annual funding is 600 billion yen, and even the most junior police officers have salaries that are not inferior to corporate white-collar workers. Enjoying such generous support from the country and the people, they should become a shield that the people rely on. "
"But now! The current Metropolitan Police Department is completely regarded by the public as a vassal of detectives, and those guys who eat corpses are not only ignorant of shame, but are completely accustomed to this 'easy' life of relying on detectives to solve cases."
"They just deserve to be scolded, and they should be scolded so hard that they wake up!"
Minister Odagiri unabashedly exposed his family scandal.
This was the first time that such a large expression of excitement appeared on his face.
After the excitement, the gap between reality and ideals made this responsible police officer feel even more disappointed:
"Oh you are right"
"The forensics class has indeed deteriorated to the point where it has to change."
"You dare to ask me for power, which shows that you have the idea and courage to make real changes."
"In this case, even if it causes controversy and takes risks, I will try my best to satisfy you."
"I can give you the power and status you want."
"but"
Before Lin Xinyi had time to answer, Minister Odagiri made another twist:
"I can't hand over the power of the forensics department to someone I'm not familiar with just because of a few reports from my subordinates and a few news reports."
"To get power from me, you must show abilities consistent with power."
At this point, Lin Xinyi finally understood what Minister Odagiri meant:
"So, after you knew that I wanted to catch Kaitou Kidd, you decided to let me participate in the command."
"This arrest is actually a test for me?"
"That's right."
"Memu has already relayed your speech about the on-site investigation to me yesterday."
"I think you are right. Scientific investigation technology should play a greater role in the case."
"And Kaitou Kidd, who has been arrogant for many years but has never left any trace, is a perfect test question for this point."
Minister Odagiri said solemnly:
"I will personally take charge of this arrest operation."
"But you and Zhongsen are still responsible for the specific command arrangements."
"As long as you can show your ability today and let the forensics class play its 'due' role as you said, then I dare to make a decision and let you be a manager with real power!"
"How about you, do you have the confidence to accept the test and be a good commander?"
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Lin Xinyi thought for a moment:
Although catching thieves is not his specialty, according to the relevant information he asked the Megure Police Department yesterday, Kaitou Kidd has been active since 18 years ago.
And exactly 18 years have passed, the Zhongshan Police Department has battled wits and courage with Kaitou Kidd many times, and the result is now
He didn't even figure out Kaitou Kid's height, body shape, age, or even gender.
Fingerprints, handprints, footprints, hair, dander, not a single one was collected.
It did make a lot of newspaper headlines.
His record is so bad and he can still be a commander.
Then why can't I? !
There is someone who keeps getting zero marks in the test, and it is difficult to get even worse.
"give it to me!"
"I can definitely do better."
Lin Xinyi said confidently.