Zongman: Becoming Prime Minister in the Conan Universe

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Eitai Shopping Mall, Hamamatsucho, Minato Ward, Tokyo.

A woman wearing a duckbill cap, her hair tied in a ponytail, dressed in jeans and a light blue casual jacket, was sitting in a dessert shop, drinking a beverage.

The woman wore a low-cut silk camisole, and the fair skin between her collarbones and neck was enticingly alluring. That captivating slight cleavage was even more heart-stirring.

Her attire seemed casual and simple, yet it was meticulously put together, easily giving one the impression of a woman on a date.

She was none other than Nichiuri Television's ace reporter, Mizunashi Rena, who had numerous fans online.

Opposite Mizunashi Rena, a tall man, also wearing a duckbill cap that concealed his face, was currently talking and laughing with her.

During their conversation, whether Mizunashi Rena was covering her mouth and chuckling, or pouting playfully, from an outsider's perspective, the two looked like a couple deeply in love, currently in a fiery romance.

Ever since accepting Mizunashi Rena's interview and exchanging Line contacts with her, Fujiwara Toru had an excuse to ask her out.

Even if they were discovered, at most it could be brushed off as two people secretly dating in private.

As masters both professionally trained by the CIA, Fujiwara Toru and Mizunashi Rena could act as intimately as boyfriend and girlfriend, discussing some important work matters as if they were deeply in love.

"The investigation results are out. Those thugs are yakuza members from the Matsuba-kai."

"They accepted an invitation from the Domei-kai Tokyo Matsuba-kai organization to help the Matsuba-kai snatch territory from Tokyo's largest yakuza organization, the Yoshizumi-kai."

"Not long ago, that gang arson incident in Tokyo was related to those thugs."

Fujiwara Toru continued to explain.

Due to some historical reasons, these Japanese yakuza groups were recognized by the Domei government.

And in the last century, these yakuza groups had grown quite substantially in scale, committing countless crimes.

However, entering the new century, as the older generation of those yakuza members aged, and with the new generation being suppressed by the government, the Domei yakuza forces had weakened considerably.

But a lean camel is still bigger than a horse; a centipede dies but never falls down. Coupled with the fact that these yakuza forces also infiltrated the business world, their influence remained significant.

Especially some gray industries, which were still entirely controlled by these forces.

"CIA intelligence personnel have already investigated. Tsugawa is the director of the Ejison Library. He has been secretly conducting drug trafficking. These drugs have been traced back to Mexico, and a portion of them even reached Domei via the United States."

As the CIA's person in charge in Domei, with a single order from Fujiwara Toru, all CIA members in Domei sprang into action.

With the CIA's capabilities, this information was easily gathered.

Mizunashi Rena, with her rich experience, asked, "Is this Tsugawa involved in organized crime, or is he just acting alone?"

Fujiwara Toru glanced at her approvingly and said, "Tsugawa is just one member of this drug trafficking organization, controlling a sales and transportation channel."

"And this drug trafficking organization is not small in scale; it even involves Diet members."

Mizunashi Rena's heart skipped a beat. She immediately understood and said in a low voice, "This is used for their political funding."

"That's right, that's it.

Using the power in their hands to protect drug trafficking, while simultaneously using the money earned from drug trafficking to help themselves succeed in politics. It's an old trick."

Fujiwara Toru pursed his lips; he had seen this kind of thing too many times.

In his CIA career, there were countless such politicians in various countries, especially in some impoverished nations; none of those politicians were clean.

"Tsugawa, because his hidden drugs were discovered, and he was afraid of being held accountable, decided to set a fire to destroy the criminal evidence."

"He has a good relationship with the Sanban-gashira of the Matsuba-kai, and Matsuba-kai hired people to eliminate the evidence."

"This Tsugawa is quite cunning. He used this terrorist attack to completely divert the police's attention, making the police and national security departments focus their targets on the terrorist attack, not expecting that there was also drug trafficking behind it."

Fujiwara Toru picked up the milk tea in front of him and took a light sip.

"I called you out this time also to ask you, are these drugs related to the Organization?"

The Organization Fujiwara Toru asked about was the Black Organization.

Mizunashi Rena shook her head gently. "In the past, the Organization did engage in this line of business, but now they have shed it as much as possible."

"This line of business, although highly profitable, also easily attracts public outrage and gets them globally wanted."

"Moreover, the Organization has investments in the business world of various countries. Coupled with some illegal and violent means, this is already sufficient as a source of funding for the Organization."

Fujiwara Toru nodded silently.

The Black Organization was preparing to launder itself.

Or rather, this organization was actually legitimate at the very beginning, just a business conglomerate.

Karasuma Renya created the Black Organization, using the organization's power to expand his business. Now that the scope of his business was sufficient, and the organization also had its research objectives, he wanted to return to the legitimate path.

Thinking about the Apotoxin research institute at that time, and the pharmaceutical data obtained from it, one would know that if the research and development were successful, a large sum of money could easily be obtained.

And as for drug trafficking, as long as one waded deep enough, it couldn't be completely gotten rid of, so the Black Organization was also unwilling to get involved.

"Very good. Without the Organization's interference, I won't have to worry about too much when I handle this matter."

"Boss, are you planning to make a move on that Tsugawa?"

"Mm."

"Are you going to make a move on the people behind him as well?"

"No need. The evidence has already been found. The target is already a turtle in a jar, unable to escape my grasp. We can even use this evidence to threaten him, making that Diet member do things for us."

Fujiwara Toru spoke in an indifferent and extremely cold tone.

If it were ordinary yakuza members who had gotten hold of a government official's leverage, the official might still have a chance to retaliate.

But if the CIA got hold of the leverage, then it was truly over.

The CIA was completely unscrupulous, especially towards these dogs of the Domei government.

"Prepare yourself. We'll make a move tonight and directly resolve this Tsugawa. I've sought you out this time because there's something I need you to do."

"Boss, please speak." Mizunashi Rena said in a low voice.

"The CIA investigated Tsugawa's accounts; there haven't been any major financial transactions, nor has he purchased any real estate under other identities. His money should be in cash, stored in his residence."

"I need you to use the Organization's channels to make that sum of money usable. You understand what I mean, right?"

Fujiwara Toru's eyes showed no superfluous emotion as he spoke.

Mizunashi Rena's expression changed. She instantly understood Fujiwara Toru's meaning: he was planning to personally keep this sum of money.

However, regarding Fujiwara Toru's order, she didn't dare say anything and immediately said, "The Organization often does some dirty work. Those ill-gotten gains all have specialized channels for laundering."

Fujiwara Toru nodded slightly and then said, "Those thugs were hired by the yakuza. Although it was an individual act, this time it caused such great losses in Domei. Now, everyone in Domei, from top to bottom, is extremely angry at the Philippines."

"We need to make good use of this opportunity, grasp the key points of both sides, and at the time we need, make the relationship between the two countries move according to our requirements and goals."

The CIA did this kind of thing often, using public opinion among the people, or funding similar extremist environmental organizations, inciting the populace, thoroughly ruining the relationship between two countries, even instigating war.

Fujiwara Toru didn't mind using his abilities to stir up Domei and the Philippines against each other.

That kind of easy manipulation of two countries, allowing him to fully feel what true power was.

"...If I need you to do anything, I'll inform you. Alright, my dear, the movie is about to start."

Fujiwara Toru now showed a warm smile and invited her.

Mizunashi Rena also smiled sweetly, stood up, and linked arms with Fujiwara Toru. Her entire body leaned against him as they talked and laughed, walking towards the cinema.

"What a bunch of idiots!"

Tsugawa, the director of the Ejison Library, returned to his home, fuming.

This was a detached house, usually inhabited only by Tsugawa himself.

He was also quite glad he wasn't married and had no children; otherwise, some things would really be inconvenient to hide at home.

The incendiary device in the library had been set up by him long ago. Tsugawa was a cautious person and had long prepared for the possibility that that batch of drugs would be exposed.

So, apart from surveillance, he was well-prepared to destroy evidence.

The only thing he hadn't calculated properly was that the witness hadn't been eliminated.

Those thugs weren't weak.

He also knew that the Sanban-gashira of the Matsuba-kai hadn't shortchanged him; the people sent were definitely top-tier assassins.

But Tsugawa never imagined that this group of top-tier assassins would actually encounter Fujiwara Toru in the library.

Now the mission wasn't completed, and that witness was still alive. He also didn't know if that girl had told the police about the "ice candy" (drugs) she had seen.

If she really told the police, then he would have to go into hiding soon to avoid being exposed.

The good news was that the police were currently completely distracted by this terrorist attack; he still had a good chance.

"I know people within the police department too. I have to go make some inquiries. If the police haven't received any information, then I'll have to arrange for someone to get rid of that girl, once and for all."

"And that Fujiwara Toru, he really ruined my plans!"

Tsugawa was furious.

But against Fujiwara Toru, he was helpless.

His superiors had already warned him: this Fujiwara Toru was not to be touched; the forces behind him were too powerful.

Furthermore, Fujiwara Toru's martial prowess was somewhat overwhelming; he didn't dare to make a move.

Tsugawa had no choice. Even if he was unwilling, he could only endure this matter.

"The losses this time are not small. Fortunately, the channels are still there. Selling more to those rich kids, I'll be able to earn it back soon."

"Next time, I need to be more careful. My luck was good this time, and the witness hasn't come forward, but I can't guarantee that such problems won't arise in the future."

The cautious Tsugawa immediately thought of many ways to ensure his safety.

He pondered as he walked into his study and casually turned on the study light.

Then, in the next instant, his pupils dilated. He saw someone sitting in his study!