Tokyo: Rabbit Officer and Her Evil Partner-Chapter 851 - 511: Messenger of Justice

The crowd beneath Tokyo Tower surged like a black tide, angry shouts overpowering the torrential rain.

Some held up photos of missing loved ones, some waved posters of politicians torn from televisions, while more simply clenched their fists silently, letting the rain wash over their reddened eyes.

The police cordon snapped in the pushing and shoving, riot shields of the mobile unit dented by stones, high-pressure water jets overturned as soon as they shot out—students in uniforms with heads wrapped in school uniforms carried makeshift iron railings to charge at police cars.

Kujo Yua’s cigarette tip flickered in the rain; she saw office workers in raincoats smashing shop windows with briefcases, housewives stuffing flyers about politicians’ scandals into police car wipers. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

In the distance came the shattering of glass, someone set the first car alight, orange-red flames illuminating the blood-red "Heavenly Punishment" graffiti.

"Director, should we order to open fire?" the security section chief’s voice was hoarse.

She extinguished the cigarette butt, raised her hand to rest on the gun at her waist, feeling a bit hesitant. Once they opened fire, it meant that things had reached an irreparable state. Once they opened fire, it meant she had completely failed, facing a dismal end of stepping down.

A sudden ear-piercing electric sound burst from the radio atop the tower, Fushimi Roku’s laughter mixed with the rain came from all directions: "Listen—this is the heartbeat of Tokyo!"

Amidst this apocalyptic revelry, there were still those who remained clear-headed.

Ogasawara Shunma stood at the outer edge of the crowd, seeing everything clearly, thugs with dyed yellow hair smashed through a vending machine glass, coins scattered everywhere; leather-clad thieves took advantage and stole an old man’s wallet while the old man bellowed skyward at Tokyo Tower.

A few gangsters gathered at the alley entrance, kicking open the izakaya’s shutter door, dragging the trembling waitress out into the rain.

"Hey! Stop it—" Ogasawara rushed up to pull them away, only to be slammed against the wall by the leader of the thugs.

A sharp pain shot through his lower back as he staggered, reaching for the sticky liquid.

"Mind your own business!" the thug brandished a butterfly knife, its blade reflecting Tokyo Tower’s scarlet aviation obstruction lights.

Ogasawara Shunma’s heart trembled; he was stunned for a long time, unable to understand why things had turned out this way.

Shrill sirens blared not far away, snapping him back to reality; his first instinct was to call the police.

However, as he trembled dialing the emergency number, the result was always a busy line with no response.

It’s over, Tokyo City’s law and order had completely collapsed.

The sound of glass breaking came from behind, thugs laughing and pouring sake over the unconscious shopkeeper’s face. People were fighting, hurling abuse, attacking each other, madly venting violence.

In the past, pedestrians were all polite, obeying traffic rules, looking at traffic lights when crossing; but overnight, they had all turned into beasts, slaughtering each other, wantonly harming.

Ogasawara trembled, standing in the middle of the street, people around pushing and jostling him, his eyes blurred by rain, not knowing where to go.

At this moment, he finally understood, behind the torn veil of order, the first things that surged in were always maggots.

...

BANG—

The first gunshot rang out.

Under Tokyo Tower, everything fell silent. Everyone froze, as if the lively market had suddenly plunged into inexplicable deathly stillness.

Ogasawara Shunma looked towards the sound, at the boundary between police and rioters, there was a parked Lexus.

On top of the car stood a girl, holding a gun in one hand pointing to the sky.

To be precise, it was a criminal police. Ogasawara Shunma recognized that person; just this morning, she came to visit with a gift basket to apologize.

He widened his eyes, kneeling on the ground, his heart seemingly trembling.

"—Police!!!"

Minamoto Tamako shouted in the rain: "According to Article 36, Article 37 of the Criminal Code, and Article 7 of the Police Duties Execution Act, suspects are required to immediately lay down their weapons!!"

She seemed like Tokyo’s last order, and at the moment her voice fell, she provoked the anger of the mob. Countless people turned their focus, throwing stones at her, smashing car windows, trying to kill her under the fury of the masses!

Minamoto Tamako held the gun with both hands, pulling the trigger without hesitation.

The leading mobster fell in response, and before everyone could react, followed by the second shot, the third shot... Gunshots kept booming in the rain, pounding in everyone’s hearts repeatedly.

"Mobile unit officers allowed to open fire!"

Minamoto Tamako pulled out the radio at her waist, holding the gun with one hand to order: "Assault troops cover the high-pressure water guns! Special vehicle division separate the crowd! If anyone dares to block, crush them over!"

There was silence on the radio for five seconds, the officers holding riot shields barely holding on, all looking up at Minamoto Tamako, awaiting the command of their superior.

Five seconds later, the intercom transmitted the inquiry from the command group’s leader: "Who will take responsibility?"

Minamoto Tamako replied with scolding: "We are police!!! If you don’t dare to take this responsibility, why are you a police officer?!!"

"Detective Minamoto, please recognize your identity..."

"Fine! Let me tell you what my identity is!"

Minamoto Tamako picked up a loudspeaker, aimed at the radio, to let everyone hear her voice:

"I am a detective in the First Division of Nakagawara Police Station, and also a citizen acknowledged by the Japanese Constitution. It is your duty to protect citizens’ safety, ensure public safety, and maintain social stability. Now, I require you to suppress the riot according to the Japan Criminal Code, or I have the right to suspect you of assisting the riot, punishable by death on charges of insurrection!"

After saying this, she forcefully smashed the radio, commanding everyone with a strong arm to restore order:

"Listen up! The Japan Criminal Code stipulates that anyone who acts with the intent of destroying the nation’s ruling institutions, excluding national sovereignty or overthrowing constitutional order, launching a riot, is punishable by death or life imprisonment!!"