The investigation team busied itself for a while, yet failed to find any trace of the missing people.
Why had people vanished without a trace? If they had been killed, where were the bodies? And what connection could there possibly be between Ouma Rin and Fujiiichi?
One was a third-class naval lieutenant in Sasebo, while the other was merely a maintenance logistics worker at a Sasebo logistics corporation. What connection could they have?
Moreover, Ouma Rin himself was investigated as well.
He was unmarried and thirty-two years old. He had worked at the logistics corporation for eight years and could be considered highly dedicated. A typical Sun Country native, he liked to have a few drinks after work.
The people who drank with him after his shifts were also investigated. It was discovered that Ouma Rin had gone drinking the day before the incident, but there had been nothing suspicious about it. Everything had been exactly as usual.
Every lead ended there!
When all the information was gathered and sent to the Sun Country naval ministry, the navy minister could only declare furiously, "We must investigate this to the very end!"
As for television, a spokesperson released a video apology on behalf of the Naval Ministry.
"Citizens, the cause of the massive explosion in Sasebo remains unclear!"
"It may very well have been human error. The Naval Ministry is investigating the relevant personnel."
"We deeply apologize for the inconvenience this explosion has caused to the public and those working in related industries!"
"As for the environmental problems following the explosion, the Naval Ministry is working hard on restoration and reconstruction! Going forward, the Naval Ministry will honor its commitments and strive to restore the people's trust in us!"
"We will urge the Sasebo garrison troops to improve their organizational systems