Chapter 5 Chapter 3 Hachinohe Station

Hachinohe Station on the Tohoku Main Line is the intersection of the Tohoku Main Line and the Hachinohe Line. This station is an old-fashioned building.The "Big Dipper No. 5" train with a blue body is stopping at the platform of the Tohoku Main Line. The exterior still looks good from Ueno, but from the bustle of the conductors and the rush of ambulances with their sirens blaring, it can be seen that something must have happened. The police car from the Hachinohe Bureau also came.Only the door of the fourth car was opened, and Kaori Hamano's body wrapped in a towel was carried out on a stretcher.

The judicial police of the Hachinohe Bureau took pictures of the scene in Room 2. The criminal police are listening to the situation reports of the passengers in carriage No. 4 and the conductor. For the Aomori prefectural police, it was a homicide anyway. At the same time, 12 self-defense members from the explosive ordnance disposal squad on standby also rushed from the Ground Self-Defense Force station near Hachinohe Station. Three of them boarded the No. 4 carriage to inspect the scene of the explosion in the shower room of the deluxe No. 2 single room. The remaining nine crawled under the ten-car train to check for bombs.This is because no bomb was found when the conductor inspected the car, but the fourth car exploded.

It was just after 3:00 am. Most of the passengers have fallen asleep, and some passengers put their faces close to the window glass to watch what happened on the platform. Hashimoto is one of them. Some time ago, the conductor said that he had received a prank call and had to check it just to be careful.But then there was an explosion. Hashimoto didn't think the call was a prank. The deluxe room No. 2 where the explosion occurred is guarded by criminal police, and no one is allowed to enter. The three people who went in later were probably specialized personnel of the Self-Defense Forces.

Hashimoto came to the public event car, sat down on the sofa, and lit a cigarette. At this time, he even forgot that he came out to follow up and investigate the whereabouts of the individual, and concentrated on thinking about this incident.In fact, the object of his stalking - the woman is dead. Hashimoto thought, this is really strange. First of all, it is not clear how the bomb was installed in the shower room of the deluxe room 2. In the past, single rooms could only be locked from the inside, not from the outside.Therefore, during the time when the owner goes to the dining car for dinner, anyone can enter the house at will.

However, the current deluxe single room is not like this, and it can also be locked from the outside. Hamano Kaori and Aida Gong have been to the dining car, and they have also rested in the public event car.But her single sleeper room should be locked and no one can get in. Only Kaori Hamano and Takashi Aida were able to come in and out freely. Although the conductor can open the door, the conductor probably wouldn't do such a stupid thing. Could it be that Hamano committed suicide with a bomb? Suicide naked in the shower room of a night train in the middle of the night, and with a bomb?

This is impossible. "Then, did Huitian Gong do it?" If Aida felt that Kaori Hamano had become a burden to him, he might have killed her too. "Could it be possible to pretend to be a bomb thug and kill Hamano Kaori?" Hashimoto thought, there is another person, even Kinomoto's actions are incomprehensible. Hashimoto didn't believe the nonsense that Kinomoto had superhuman abilities.To say that he ran the 100 meters in 9.83 seconds is superhuman ability and worthy of respect, but he doesn't believe in Kizhimoto's prophecy. "There may have been other contexts to this incident."

Hashimoto thought a lot about this incident, but after much deliberation, he still couldn't figure it out. Nine self-defense personnel drilled under the bus with large torches and found no bombs. They climbed up to the platform and reported to Nonomura Second Zuo, who commanded the operation, that no abnormalities were found. The conductor asked Nonomura Ersa worriedly: "How about it?" "No bomb was found under the train. In the shower room, explosives may have been installed in the wall next to the washstand. The washstand was badly damaged and there was a hole in the wall." After explaining the situation, Nonomura continued. , "I want to check the inside of the car, and I want to check the luggage of the passengers."

"Okay, explain the situation, and the passengers will cooperate." The conductor said. Nonomura deployed 11 subordinates in the power car and the ten passenger cars respectively. After asking the train conductor to broadcast to the passengers in the car, the inspections began in all cars. The inspection was thorough. All the luggage of the passengers was checked, and suspicious local products were also opened and checked. The inspection took about 30 minutes. No explosives were found, but a passenger was found with a sharp knife. The passenger in his 40s said it was a work of art, but it turned out to be a dangerous item. The train conductor kept it on his behalf and returned it to the passenger when he got off the train in Sapporo.

Nonomura made a phone call to JR East Corporation in Tokyo at the station master's office at Hachinohe Station: "I am Nonomura from the Self-Defense Force's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. I checked the train just now." "You've worked hard. How's the test result?" "The interior and underside of the car body of each vehicle, as well as the entire luggage of all passengers, were checked, but no explosives were found." "If that's the case, I'm so happy." "No problem, don't worry." "However, last time the conductor also checked the inside of the train and said there was nothing there, so I was relieved. But there was still an accident, so I am really worried!" Xiaochi said.

Nonomura smiled and said: "That's because the conductors are not familiar with explosives, and it may also be that after the inspection, a passenger put explosives in the shower room of the deluxe cabin." When he said this, the train conductor present nodded in agreement. The last inspection did not check the things carried by the passengers. "So, can we drive now?" the conductor asked Nonomura. "You can drive now, because there are no explosives in the car. However, for the sake of caution, I will take a car with Makino-kun to Sapporo, but this is just for the sake of caution." Nonomura said with a smile, and then told the train conductor Introduced the young class member Makino.

"That way, I'm relieved." A smile finally appeared on the conductor's face. After paying his respects to the Hachinohe Station Master, the train conductor asked Manager Koike for permission to drive. "Is it really okay? This is an issue that concerns the lives of more than 200 passengers, and it is also an issue that concerns the reputation of JR East Japan Corporation. We must be cautious and careful." Koike said. "Second Assistant Nonomura assures that there is no problem. Just to be cautious, the two people from the handling team followed to Sapporo in the same car." "In this case, let's drive." Xiaochi said. The platform whistle sounded. The "Big Dipper No. 5" train left Hachinohe Station 52 minutes later than scheduled. Hashimoto sat in the public event car, watching the moving scenery outside the window. The train conductor accompanied the two men to the public activity car and sat down on the sofa.Much like someone from the explosive ordnance disposal squad. Hashimoto thought, probably because they were going to Sapporo with the car to be cautious.This is indeed reassuring. Hashimoto stopped the train conductor who wanted to go away and asked: "how is the situation?" When Hashimoto found out that Hamano was killed in the bombing, Hashimoto put forward a very good and decisive opinion. The train conductor smiled and said to him: "Don't worry about it, it's all right now. People from the explosive ordnance disposal squad of the Self-Defense Force conducted a careful inspection and found no explosives." "My handbag was also checked." "I'm really sorry, don't worry if you don't do this." "What about the prophet, didn't he clamor that something would happen?" When Hashimoto asked this question, the train conductor replied with a wry smile: "He's probably asleep. After the incident, he blamed us for not listening to his advice." "It's not easy, Mr. Train Conductor." "This is my job. Fortunately, I'm fine now. Sir, please rest." "I'd like to sit here a little longer, okay?" "Of course," the conductor said, and left the public event car. Hashimoto wanted to observe the situation inside the car, so he stood up. He walked to the No. 4 car and saw that the door of the No. 2 compartment where the explosion occurred was wide open.The criminal police in Aomori Prefecture continued to conduct inspections indoors. This explosion is not an ordinary explosion, but a murder. Of course, a thorough inspection must be carried out. The adjacent carriage No. 3 has eight single rooms with double high-end sleepers. Before the train stopped at Ueno Station, Hashimoto took a look inside. Although it was relatively narrow, it was still very beautiful. There is a single sofa and a desk for writing on the sleeper. There is also a bathroom and TV.Although there are no toilets and bathrooms, this kind of double single room is the most suitable for young couples and couples. Therefore, all the doors of the private rooms are closed. Cars 2 and 1 are unmodified Class B sleeper cars from the past. Hashimoto turned around for a while, then returned to the public event car, bought a can of beer and drank it. At this time, Hashimoto suddenly remembered, how is the situation in Aida? If he had killed Kaori Hamano, he wouldn't be able to sleep even in bed. What about the situation of Kinomoto, who clamored and predicted that something would happen?Did he really know that the luxury room 2 was about to explode? "Now the 'Big Dipper No. 5' train has left Hachinohe Station without incident." Shimamura said happily. Totsukawa looked at the prisoner's facial expression reflexively, he wanted to know how the prisoner would react. The prisoner stretched out his handcuffed hands and said loudly: "You did something stupid! Passengers are dead and you are responsible!" "I'm in a bad mood, take him away." Xiaochi said, waving his hands unhappily. Totsukawa grabbed the prisoner's wrist and told him to stand up. The prisoner shook his hands and shouted to Manager Koike: "You bastard! We planted the bomb where no one can find it. If you do this, the train will be blown to pieces!" "We asked experts to check and found no bombs." Koike said. "Let's go!" Totsukawa pulled the prisoner out of the room, and he and Kamei brought him from JR East Japan Company to the Tokyo Station Railway Police Headquarters. The prisoner went outside and came to the road police headquarters honestly. Once in the interrogation room, Totsukawa said to the prisoner: "Now I'm writing a report. What's your name?" The prisoner sneered and said: "Do you still have time to write the report?!" Totsukawa was surprised by his words. "What do you mean by that?" "The 'Hokutosei 5' limited express sleeper train is leaving Hachinohe for Aomori right now?" "yes." "It takes about an hour from Hachinohe to Aomori, right? During this time, the train is going to explode. This time it's not a warning, it's going to kill people. Do you have time to write a report about me?" "No explosives were found on the train!" Kamei shouted in the prisoner's ear. The prisoner slightly shook his head in distaste and said: "Didn't I say that the bomb is installed where it cannot be found!" "It was inspected by a special explosive ordnance disposal team." "That can't be found." The prisoner said confidently. Totsukawa was somewhat disturbed by his attitude.Could it be that he is not bluffing and telling the truth? "Do you have evidence that your words are true?" Totsukawa asked. "Evidence?" The prisoner repeated, thought for a while and said, "I have warned you twice, do you still need evidence?" "Without evidence, I can't believe it," Totsukawa said. "I can't show you the evidence. Anyway, the train will explode before it reaches Aomori. At that time, it's up to you not to believe me." After the prisoner finished speaking, he was silent again. Totsukawa didn't answer what he said. "What do you think, Kamei-kun?" "Are you talking about his self-confidence?" Kamei asked. "His self-confidence is a little abnormal." "Perhaps he is angry?" "If it's not anger, it's true!" "However, the special personnel of the Self-Defense Force have checked it! Even the passengers' belongings have been checked, but nothing was found. I think he is playing tricks." "According to you, it is obvious that there is no bomb, but you insist on asking for 100 million yuan?" "I think he put a little dynamite in the shower room. He thought he would give him 100 million yuan if he threatened it with this," Kamei said decisively. "If that's the case, he can't get what he wants now. He should feel discouraged, right? But he doesn't look discouraged at all! On the contrary, he seems to be a little worried because he is about to cause disaster." Ten Jinchuan said uneasy. "So, does the police think there is really a bomb on the 'Big Dipper No. 5' train?" Kamei asked. "I think, in that case, there will be big problems." A terrible scene appeared in Totsukawa's mind. The blue train consisting of ten cars will derail and overturn in an instant, creating a tragic scene. I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing, but Totsukawa has never seen a train accident.But he had seen the scene of the bus overturned. At that time, there were about thirty passengers, much less than the train passengers, but it was also miserable. The bloodied passengers in the car were moaning, and the children were crying. Some passengers also died. Totsukawa still cannot forget the scene at that time. If the "Big Dipper No. 5" train was bombed and overturned, the tragedy would be many times more serious, and how many passengers would die! "But, the police department." Kamei called Totsukawa. "What's up?" "We can't give him 100 million yuan to release him now." "I know that," Totsukawa said, but his face was tense. "Professional personnel have checked it, so maybe it was missed?" Kamei asked.He too felt uneasy. "It's hard to say. I don't know if we can bring the explosives into the car and install them when there is a chance." Totsukawa said while thinking. "Is there a dining car on this train?" Kamei asked. "Yes, there is a 7,000 yen French meal in the dining car, which is very famous." "There must be a lot of beer bottles and whiskey bottles." "You mean it's possible to put dynamite in a wine bottle?" "Yes, in that case, the full-time staff will ignore the past, right?" Kamei said. "There is a possibility." Totsukawa immediately returned to JR East. "Can I talk to the train on the phone?" Totsukawa asked Shimamura as soon as he entered the house. "Yes, there are wireless phones on the train." "Please call me." "What's the matter with you? Isn't the matter over?" "Maybe it's not over yet," Totsukawa said. Shimamura called immediately. "I'm the train conductor." The other party said. "There is an explosives specialist from the Self-Defense Force on the train, please ask him to answer the phone," Totsukawa said. Two or three minutes later, there was a change of person on the phone. "I'm Nonomura Second Assistant." "I'm Totsukawa from the First Investigation Section of the Metropolitan Police Department. I want to talk to you about explosives..." "No explosives were found." "But the prisoner we arrested said they were going to blow up the train!" Totsukawa said. "That's impossible, we didn't find anything." Nomura Erzuo said, his tone was also very confident. "Could there be explosives in the beer and whiskey bottles in the dining car?" Totsukawa asked. Nonomura smiled and said: "We have checked this. We are full-time personnel. We know where the prisoner may install explosives. We will not miss it." "Will it be installed in a place that has not been checked?" "On the luggage rack, in the toilet, under the berth, under the sofa, everything you can think of has been checked. We understand your concerns, please trust us." Nonomura said. "That's fine!" Totsukawa finished speaking and put down the microphone. They are indeed experts. They have checked everything that can be considered in this regard.However, despite this, Totsukawa could not completely relax. That was the face of the prisoner. The prisoner was full of confidence, but that alone did not make Totsukawa feel so uneasy. The guy gave a confused look afterward. He seemed to feel that since this was the case, he had to explode the "Beidouxing No. 5" train, and he was confused by this. Totsukawa is considering: "what should I do?" Totsukawa himself does not have the ability to pay 100 million yuan. Nor can such a request be made to Manager Koike. Xiaochi felt that there would be no problems at all, and he would not pay 100 million yuan no matter what Totsukawa said. "Kamei-kun, what do you think we should do?" Totsukawa asked, looking at Kamei with a pale face. "Does the police department believe that guy's words?" "If he didn't talk nonsense, he would have killed many people!" "That's what we say, but we can't do anything. We are criminal police, we can arrest criminals, but we can't do anything about trains." "That's true, but we have already been involved in this incident. If the train is bombed, we are responsible!" Totsukawa said. Totsukawa returned to the road police headquarters and immediately talked to the prisoner. "Tell me," Totsukawa said. "Tell you what?" asked the prisoner. "If the 'Big Dipper No. 5' train kills people, you will be responsible. If you kill two people, you will be sentenced to death. Do you know that? If you don't want to die, just tell them all. Where is the bomb installed?" Totsukawa asked. The prisoner stared at Totsukawa and said, "Did you suddenly believe what I said?" "I was thinking, it would be terrible if it really exploded. I think 70% of what you said is nonsense." "Then, 30% believe it." "yes." "Then give me 100 million yuan and release me. It's not too late," the prisoner said. "It can't be done. If you show evidence that it's going to explode, it's a different matter." "Evidence?" The prisoner pondered. "Yes, evidence. If you present evidence, I can consider giving you 100 million yuan." Ten Jinchuan said. "Is there an explosives specialist on the train?" "Have." "Well, you should contact them right away and tell them to check the shower room in deluxe single room No. 1." "It has been checked and it says no explosives were found." "You tell them to look behind the mirror." The train conductor who answered the phone told Nonomura Second Zuo about the situation. "Behind the shower mirror?" Nonomura said, shaking his head. "The other party asked to check there." "But behind the mirror is the wall, and nothing can fit there!" "Tokyo asked to check there, you just need to trouble yourself once." Nomura Erzuo and the train conductor came to the luxurious No. 1 single room in the No. 4 carriage. As soon as he knocked on the door, Kinomoto in pajamas poked his head out and said unhappily: "What's the matter? In the middle of the night." "We want to see the shower room," said the conductor. "Didn't you check it just now?" "It is necessary to check again now, please." The train conductor just nodded and bowed for his approval. "Ah, yes." Kizhimoto said. The conductor and Nonomura enter the room and peek into the shower room. There are toilets and washstands inside, and a rectangular mirror is installed on the upper wall. Nonomura tapped the mirror with his finger and said: "There's a wall behind the mirror, right? Nothing can hide there." Nevertheless, he took out the screwdriver and began to remove the screws from the corners of the mirror, and gently removed the mirror. There should be a flat wall behind the mirror, but when Nonomura saw it, he yelled "Ah" and said: "this is……!" It turned out to be a hole in the wall with two sticks of nitroglycerin stuck in it. There is also a fuze, but no timing device is installed. Nonomura carefully took out the nitroglycerin explosive. "What is that?" Kinomoto asked. "Nitroglycerin." "Nitroglycerin explosive?" Kizhimoto's face turned pale, and he asked, "Will it explode?" "It won't explode now, don't worry." Nonomura replied. He returned to the public event car with the explosives. The train conductor immediately hung up the radio call to Manager Koike of JR East Japan Company. "Two sticks of nitroglycerin explosives were found in the shower room of luxury room 1 in carriage 4 just now." "Why didn't you find it in the last inspection?" The train conductor said: "Behind the mirror is a flat wall. I didn't expect anything to be installed there, but this time I took the mirror down and looked at it, and found a hole in the wall, and two nitroglycerin explosives were inserted in the hole. It's no wonder I didn't find it last time." After Xiaochi received such a call, his face immediately turned pale. "Sure enough, it's as Mr. Police Department said." Koike said to Totsukawa in a trembling voice, and then asked, "What should we do now?" "Call that guy here." Totsukawa said, telling Kamei to bring the prisoner. The prisoner came, and he looked around Xiaochi and the others with joy, and said: "Well, something went wrong like I said?" "Nitroglycerin was indeed found behind the shower mirror. Any other places?" "Yes, and if I don't meet my demand of 100 million yuan and my release, this time I will really blow up the train." The prisoner said. "Is there really any explosives?" "I'm not lying, isn't there really nitroglycerin explosives in the shower room? Give me 100 million yuan and release me! Otherwise the train will overturn." The prisoner threatened. "What should we do?" Totsukawa said looking at Koike. "If you don't give you 100 million yuan, do you really want to blow up the 'Big Dipper No. 5' train?" Xiaochi asked the prisoner. "Yes, there will be a big accident on the train soon, and there will be a sea of ​​blood." The prisoner said calmly. "What do you think about his release?" "He is a murderer and cannot be released. If Manager Xiaochi decides to give him 100 million yuan, I have no objection." Ten Jinchuan said. Xiaochi couldn't make up his mind and began to ponder. After a while, he asked Minister Tanaka to take out the hidden 100 million yuan. "If I give you this money, can you guarantee the safety of the train?" Xiaochi asked the prisoner. "That's okay, I don't want to kill anyone." "But, haven't you already killed a man?" The prisoner said aggressively: "It was an accidental incident that went wrong, but if you don't agree to give me 100 million yuan and release me, this time it is not an accidental incident, and you will die."