In any case, since it was very likely connected to Uzo, this case deserved careful attention, even if it meant a few more tires got blown out.
Thinking this, Amuro Tooru stopped trying to edge away and consoled himself inwardly: Anyway, I didn't drive today. Even if tires blow, they won't be mine—and with so many police cars around, it's not like every single one of them can be disabled.
After muttering to himself, Amuro Tooru refocused on the case. He glanced at the wanted poster in Inspector Megure's hand and asked Jiang Xia, "Do you have a grudge against this man?"
Jiang Xia looked at the photo and shook his head. "Never seen him."
Officer Sato looked puzzled. "Then why did he send you these things? Is he another person trying to challenge your detective skills? ...These people really never learn."
Naive. Amuro Tooru glanced at her and sighed inwardly. This isn't some challenge. It's probably just a task Uzo assigned that bomber... I just don't know whether the ultimate target is Jiang Xia or me behind him.
Inspector Megure knew nothing about the elusive Uzo, so he had once shared Officer Sato's doubts. However...
The inspector, freshly back from vacation, smiled smugly and called over his shoulder, "Chiba, bring Mr. Tomonaga over here!"
Perhaps it was beginner's luck, but today's Explosion Case had gone exceptionally smoothly. In theory, an explosion with no leads that had hurt no one should have been difficult to investigate, yet not long after it happened, he had not only found the bomber but also a relevant witness.
At his words, Jiang Xia and Amuro Tooru turned and saw a broad-faced man with bandages wrapped around his head and his right arm hanging in a sling across his chest.
The plump Officer Chiba led