Tokyo: From Lawless Madpolice to Minister

Compelling Tono Takashi to cooperate, after obtaining his signed confession, the Police Headquarters immediately launched operations everywhere, deploying forces on multiple routes to arrest Hatanaka Zizi and others.

Squads of armed police kicked open doors, pressing down and handcuffing former high-ranking lawmakers or officials.

"Bastards! Let go of me! What right do you have to arrest me?"

"I did not conspire to assassinate the Prime Minister! This is pure naked slander! I want to see Yanchuan Shilang!"

Those arrested were shocked and furious, but faced with their shouting, the lowly policemen, whom they usually looked down upon, responded with fists and gun butts.

Meanwhile, Hatanaka Zizi was soaking his feet at home when he got Ozawa Ichiro's call, learning the news of Tono Takashi's arrest, he instantly kicked over the foot basin, scattering water everywhere, but he couldn't care less, "What? The police arrested Tono Takashi?"

"That's right, I just got the news, Tono was shouting he was framed during the arrest." Ozawa Ichiro said gloomily, through gritted teeth, "Yanchuan Shilang, that tyrant, doesn't even bother pretending anymore, just because Tono led the charge against him during the questioning session. He couldn't wait to retaliate even while lying in the hospital."

"Won't he care about public criticism?" Hatanaka Zizi was still incredulous, in his understanding, Yanchuan Shilang wasn't such a rash person, even if seeking revenge wouldn't do it so crudely.

Ozawa Ichiro sneered, "In the Diet, the Liberal Democratic Party has a majority, can public opinion force him to step down? It can't, so why should he bother? He strikes with thunderous methods, not only venting but also intimidating those who might cause trouble during his recuperation."

"That bastard!" Hatanaka Zizi cursed through clenched teeth, taking a deep breath, "Now he already has dictatorial tendencies, if we continue allowing him to sit in this position, I'm afraid we'll truly return to the Shogunate era. Mr. Ozawa, Japan does not belong to him alone. As lawmakers elected by the people, we must do something for the country. We can't sit and watch anymore."

"What do you intend to do?" Ozawa Ichiro knew Hatanaka Zizi well and could hear he was already formulating a plan.

Hatanaka Zizi said expressionlessly, "At this point, it's hopeless to rely solely on our power to topple him; external forces must be involved. If the United States is willing to intervene, he would have to step down."

Having already made an assassination attempt, he couldn't attempt another in a short time, and what if it failed again? So he decided to take a different approach.

Yanchuan Shilang is heavily injured, as long as he's willing to sell enough interests to the Americans, surely they wouldn't mind supporting him to replace the invalid.

"Mr. Hatena..." Ozawa Ichiro hesitated, for Hatanaka Zizi to seek American assistance means offering them additional benefits, which equates to betraying the country.

Even though everyone knows Japan can't escape American influence, some politicians still find it hard to accept openly selling national interests for support.

Hatanaka Zizi took a deep breath and said sincerely and urgently, "Mr. Ozawa, if we don't do something, the losses Yanchuan Shilang would bring to the country definitely exceed the benefits given to the Americans. I don't want to betray the country, nor cross that line, but for the sake of the nation, for the citizens, I can only choose to endure this humiliation. In the face of national interests, and citizens' interests, personal honor amounts to nothing."

"Knock, knock, knock!" Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

Hatanaka Zizi glanced up but ignored it.

A maid went to open the door of her own accord.

"Ah! What are you doing!"

As soon as the door opened, the people outside rushed in, frightening the maid who cried out in panic.

Hatanaka Zizi instinctively looked up and saw seven or eight uniformed police officers charge in, thinking of the just-arrested Tono Takashi, his heart shook.

Only now did he suddenly realize what was happening.

"Mr. Hatena, we have determined your involvement in plotting to assassinate the Prime Minister and overthrow the government. Please cooperate with our investigation." The leading officer wasted no words, simply waved a hand, "Take him away!"

Two policemen immediately stepped forward, knocked the receiver from Hatanaka Zizi's hand, and subdued him with handcuffs.

"Mr. Ozawa! Be careful! Yanchuan Shilang has gone mad, he's not just retaliating against Mr. Dongye alone, he's seizing the opportunity to eliminate all opposition."

Pressed face-down on the coffee table, Hatanaka Zizi didn't struggle, yelling hysterically into the receiver.

"Quick, gag his mouth and take him away."

The officer in charge ordered, his face firm.

"Damn it!" On the other side, Ozawa Ichiro cursed under his breath from his study as he hung up, hurriedly preparing to leave, because since Yanchuan Shilang decided to eliminate all opposition regardless of influence and public opinion, he certainly wouldn't spare him.

Now that Hatanaka Zizi has been arrested, it means the police have already begun making large-scale moves, it won't be long before it's his turn.

Only by saving himself first can he have a chance to expose Yanchuan Shilang's conspiracy under the name of rooting out assassins to eliminate dissent, saving Hatanaka Zizi and others.

Considering the police are likely already en route to his home, exiting via the front door would likely result in running into them, so he climbed over the courtyard wall to leave, his physical fitness exceptional.

As soon as Ozawa Ichiro dashed off, the door was banged open, and several policemen broke in and searched but found no trace of Ozawa Ichiro.

They immediately called to report to Nakamura Shinichi.

And Aoyama Xiu Xin had already learned from those who arrested Hatanaka Zizi that Ozawa Ichiro likely fled in shock, after a brief ponder, he didn't consult Yanchuan Shilang, directly ordered, "Immediately issue a nationwide wanted notice for the Diet member Ozawa Ichiro, charged with participation in organizing and plotting the assassination of the Prime Minister, attempting to overthrow the government, then contact reporters to hold a press conference."

Ozawa Ichiro is influential, failing to control him immediately and letting him escape, he will undoubtedly use his channels to speak out to the public, so before he can do that, they need to brand him as a wanted criminal.

How credible is the word of a wanted criminal?

"Yes!" Secretary-General Haruno Takayoshi responded.

Aoyama Xiu Xin then called the hospital for Yanchuan Shilang, "Grandfather, a minor mishap allowed Ozawa Ichiro to escape, I've already issued a wanted notice and plan to hold a press conference to declare the crimes of these people."

"Hmm, go ahead, if mobs are incited by Ozawa Ichiro, directly deploy officers to suppress with force, strive to maintain social stability." Yanchuan Shilang's voice was weak but filled with ruthlessness.

Almost losing his life this time made him completely abandon thoughts of playing within the rules; since some disregarded rules first, they shouldn't blame him for doing the same.

Aoyama Xiu Xin responded solemnly, "Yes!"

While Police Headquarters was assembling a press conference, another press conference was also being organized; though the issuer was a businessman, this businessman was merely a front, with Ozawa Ichiro, who had escaped, being the actual host.