The Slap Kids Love Most

"Um?"

The three police officers from the Metropolitan Police Department sitting to the side were stunned when they heard this, their eyes revealing a look of disbelief.

This guy... is he trying to bribe us?

Could I have misheard?

That's weird... Listen to it again.

"???"

Ogura Chizo felt a chill run down her spine under the astonished gazes of the group.

I felt there was something off about their gaze, like they were looking at some strange new animal...

However, he didn't think the worst.

He just assumed that these people were waiting for him to speak, or that they hadn't realized what was happening yet.

So he continued in a low voice, "You should all know what I do. One hundred million, one hundred million each. The price is absolutely lucrative. Think about it carefully. No cop can make money as fast as us..."

"..."

Sato and Takagi both fell silent for a moment.

This situation...

It has to be said, this was truly the first time they had ever seen anything like it.

As criminal investigators, they had never encountered any criminals who tried to bribe them before...

But seriously, how did this guy figure out that the two of them were corrupt cops?

Are they the kind of police officers who would accept bribes?

Although it is indeed a bit against the rules to freeload by following Fujino.

But the Metropolitan Police Department hasn't clearly stated the rules...

Moreover, it wasn't funded by the Metropolitan Police Department.

"..."

Fujino, who was sitting to the side, was speechless for a moment.

I don't understand where this guy got the guts.

How dare they bribe a shrew...

Could it be that he took too many drugs and damaged his brain?

Without thinking too much, before Sato Miwako could react and get angry, Fujino retaliated by giving Ogura Chizo a slap that kids love.

"???"

Ogura Chizo stood there dumbfounded, feeling the burning sensation, her face full of question marks.

"Who are you insulting with a few stinking coins?"

Fujino looked at the other person with disdain. "Do you think everyone is as heartless as you?"

"No?"

Ogura Chizo was a little confused.

That's not right!

This isn't right.

Why does this guy seem a bit high-class?

Is it because there isn't enough money?

Ogura Chizo frowned, and tentatively continued, "Two hundred million?"

"Crack!"

Another big, delicious dish that kids love to eat.

The child was almost crying from being beaten so badly.

Where can you find someone slapping someone repeatedly and forcing them to fight?

Do you know how much psychological damage a major humiliation can inflict on a criminal?

"You're pretty rich, kid. Two hundred million each. I'll give you two hundred million, and you tell me who your superior is?"

Fujino withdrew his hand and asked Sato Miwako, who was standing beside him, "Officer Sato, are you sure you've thoroughly investigated all of this guy's assets?"

"Everything has indeed been investigated and clarified."

Sato Miwako looked at Ogura Chizo suspiciously. "But judging from this, we still need to investigate this thoroughly later..."

"We definitely need to investigate this thoroughly."

Fujino nodded in agreement, saying, "I reckon he must have a lot of hidden assets, otherwise he wouldn't have been so willing to bribe us. We'll have to interrogate him properly when we get back; maybe we can find out some foreign bank accounts."

Ogura Chizo: "..."

Holy crap!

He felt like crying but had no tears left to shed.

Aren't all Japan police officers useless?

How did these shrewd people suddenly appear?

I had initially thought that this group of people must be a bunch of good-for-nothings.

Give them some money and they'll definitely cooperate obediently.

Unexpectedly, he's quite loyal and courageous?

However, upon further reflection, he was not angry.

Although he failed to bribe his way out, he was not worried about his situation.

After all, he had already made plans with his drug trafficking organization.

Someone will come to rescue him soon.

Although he didn't know when it was, he felt that the people in his organization would never abandon him in his time of need.

If he really refuses to help someone in distress, he wouldn't mind revealing some secrets.

After the minor incident, the escort journey continued.

Soon, the train arrived in Tokyo.

The journey back to Tokyo from Osaka went smoothly without any major mishaps.

"Mount Fuji is almost here! Mount Fuji is almost here! Passengers who are about to disembark, please take your luggage..."

The train's announcement system came on, and the view of Mount Fuji outside the window came into view.

But just as they were about to arrive at the station, a train attendant quickly rushed to the seats next to the group.

The female flight attendant, who looked mature and was probably in her early twenties, had a rather pale face.

She leaned close to Sato Miwako and whispered in a trembling voice, "There's a package in the bathroom with a 'Contactless if bomb' label on it..."

"Bomb?"

Sato Miwako was taken aback by what she heard.

Someone will come to rescue this guy.

The Metropolitan Police Department had already anticipated this...

But to carry out a bombing attack is just too outrageous!

To keep quiet, they'd even want to blow up their own people?

"Officer Sato."

Fujino, who was standing to the side, silently stood up. "It seems that those people have started to make their move."

"Um..."

Sato Miwako came to her senses and pondered for a moment.

Although the bomb was a bit scary.

However, with Fujino there, she was relieved, which was a rare occurrence.

After all, she remembered that Fujino had also defused a bomb on the Shinkansen back then.

Then, she stood up and called to Takagi behind her, "Takagi, you stay here for now. Fujino and I will go check out the restroom over there."

"Yes!"

The two followed the flight attendant to the entrance of the restroom.

Following her directions, I pushed open the bathroom door.

A small bag was placed on the toilet, with a sign on it that read, "Contains a bomb, do not touch." It was not much different from the description, and a faint dripping sound could be heard.

When was this thing placed here?

Sato Miwako frowned and asked the flight attendant, "Who discovered this bomb?"

"This was discovered by the guest who just came in."

The flight attendant, hiding behind the door, whispered, "It must have just been placed here."

"It seems that guy had already sneaked in when he got on the bus."

Sato Miwako murmured, "Fujino, wait a moment..."

Before she could finish speaking, a figure walked past her.

By the time she noticed, Fujino had already entered the restroom and was heading towards the bag.

In Fujino's view, this was nothing more than a smokescreen.

He had just used Eagle Eye Perception as well.

It's not a big problem.

There were no explosives inside.

With that in mind, he picked up the bag and unchained it.

"Fujino!"

Sato Miwako watched Fujino open his bag and couldn't help but exclaim.

She never expected Fujino to be so reckless!

He just went up and picked it up?!

"It's nothing, it was just a prank."

Fujino took out an alarm clock from inside. "It's just an alarm clock disguised as a bomb; it's full of newspapers."

"Call!"

Sato Miwako breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

If this used gravity, or if it were a bomb that would detonate when pulled, then everyone would be dead!

Fortunately, it was just a prank.

Thinking of this, she frowned and said to Fujino in a serious tone, "Fujino- kun, next time you do something so dangerous, please tell me in advance, okay? What if..."

"Officer Sato, shouldn't we be more concerned about why this was a prank?"

Fujino, carrying an alarm clock, said meaningfully to Sato Miwako, "You probably lured both of us here so that Takagi could be alone with that drug dealer, right?"