Chapter 6 Chapter 4 Aomori Station

Hashimoto drank beer while watching the scenery outside the window in the public event car. Just now, two young men who looked like high school students came to the public event car with cameras. They may have been unable to sleep because of the bombing, or they may be railway fans who want to watch the train pass through the Seikan Tunnel before going to sleep. The explosion was a minor accident, probably unbeknownst to passengers outside the fourth carriage.At this time, so many passengers were still awake, probably because they wanted to see the situation of the train passing through the Seikan Tunnel.

Although Hashimoto also wanted to see how the train passed through the Seikan Tunnel, he had more important things to consider. While watching the late-night scenery outside the window, Hashimoto was thinking about two things. One thing is that of Kaori Hamano who was covered in blood and died in the shower room of a luxurious private room. Hashimoto was entrusted by Aida's wife to track and investigate the actions of Aida and Hamano Kaori, and now Hamano Kaori was killed. According to the train conductor, someone installed explosives on the "Beidouxing 5" train. There was an explosion in the shower room of Deluxe Room 2, and Kaori Hamano, who happened to be naked in the shower room, was killed.

Her body was carried off the train at Hachinohe Station. Two detectives from the Hachinohe Police Station boarded the car to check. One is Shiraishi and the other is Miura, both are middle-aged criminal police officers. As a witness, Hashimoto was severely interrogated by the Shiraishi detective.When he explained that he used to be a criminal policeman in the First Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, Shiraishi's attitude changed immediately. Shiraishi used to treat Hashimoto as a suspect, but now he suddenly gets close to him and even listens to his advice.

Another thing Hashimoto was thinking about was about the explosion. Who is staring at this train? Just as Hashimoto was thinking of this, Detective Shiraishi from the Hachinohe Bureau came to the public event car. Holding a cup of coffee, Shiraishi sat next to Hashimoto. "We are going to get off at Aomori Station where we stopped temporarily. Thank you for your assistance." Shiraishi said politely. Because he speaks with a Northeast accent, he is even more simple and amiable. Hashimoto asked, "How about the interrogation of Aida?" Hashimoto told Shiraishi that Aida was the traveling companion of the deceased Hamano Kaori.

"At first he firmly denied that he was the victim's traveling companion. I said that he admitted it after someone saw the two of them intimately together." Baishi replied with a smile. "So, what did he say about Hamano Kaori's death?" "He said he was sleeping in a single sleeper in a Class B single room and knew nothing about the circumstances of Hamano's death." "Do you think his words are credible?" Baishi said: "Under normal circumstances, such words are not credible, and he would be considered the murderer. However, the current situation is entangled with another incident."

"Looks like someone is threatening to blow up the train, isn't it?" "Yes, two people from the Self-Defense Force's explosive ordnance disposal squad got on this train from Hachinohe with us. One of them was the second assistant named Nonomura. According to him, JR East Japan received a call, He wants JR East to give him 100 million yuan, if not, he will blow up the train." "Is the bombing of Deluxe Room 2 his warning to JR East?" Hashimoto asked. "It seems to be so. In this case, Kaori Hamano's death was an accident. That is to say, the scammer planted a bomb in the shower room of Deluxe Room 2, and when it exploded, it happened that Kaori Hamano was in the middle of the accident. In the shower."

"Does that mean Aida has nothing to do with the bombing?" "It seems that there is no evidence that Aida is the murderer. If he and the fraudster are accomplices, of course it is another matter." Baishi detective said. "I saw the train conductor just now, and he still looked very worried. Is the threat of explosion still going on?" Hashimoto raised his question to Detective Shiraishi. "You can't say it to others, but you can say it to Mr. Hashimoto. At Hachinohe Station, both the interior and exterior of the train were inspected. Do you know, sir?"

"I know that." "People from the Self-Defense Force's Explosives Disposal Team checked carefully and found no explosives, so the train left Hachinohe, but then a wireless call came. I heard it was from the Totsugawa Police Department of the Metropolitan Police Department." "Mr. Totsukawa is my former boss." Hashimoto felt nostalgic.Moreover, he felt that Totsukawa's participation in this incident was undoubtedly a real threat and fraud incident. "Really?" Shiraishi continued with a smile, "It is said that Totsukawa said on the phone: The prisoner said that explosives were installed behind the mirror in the shower room of Deluxe Room 1, please check."

"Have you checked?" "I've checked it. After Nonomura Erzuo and the others removed the mirror, they found a hole in the wall behind the mirror, and there was explosives in the hole. Of course, they couldn't find it from the outside of the mirror." "However, how did the prisoner install explosives in such a place? It would take a lot of time just to drill a hole in the wall!" Hashimoto asked. "Yeah, the most suspicious one is of course the passenger in Deluxe Room 1. I also assisted Nomura Erzuo to check that passenger, but there was no tool that could make holes in the wall. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that the tool has already been disposed of. possibility."

"It has been more than eight hours since the train left Ueno Station. During such a long time, I entered the shower room and locked the door from the inside, cut a small hole in the wall, and loaded the explosives prepared in advance. , isn’t it something that can’t be done?” Hashimoto said. "That can be done, but when it explodes, it's possible to be killed like the woman in the luxury room 2!" "If the other party just wanted to threaten and intimidate, I am afraid there will be no problems." "You mean when you installed it, you didn't intend to make it explode?"

"Yes. Is the passenger in Deluxe Room 1 really Kinomoto Masa?" Baishi said: "Yes, I read articles about him in weekly magazines, and I met him today. He is a bit strange." "I think he is acting suspiciously. Before the explosion in the luxury room 2, he said that something terrible is going to happen and told the train to stop immediately." When Hashimoto said this, Shiraishi didn't seem to know about it, and said: "Is there such a thing?" "Kinomoto said that he has spiritual powers, but I think it's a bit strange. Maybe the gangsters who threatened JR East Japan Company have colluded with him." Hashimoto said bluntly. "Can you be more specific?" "I'm just reasoning. Kinomoto wanted to use the 'Hokutosei No. 5' train card to extort a lot of money from JR East Japan, but he just said on the phone that explosives were installed on the train. JR East Japan would not give His money! Therefore, Kizhimoto sat in the deluxe No. 1 single room as a passenger, locked the door from the inside, cut a hole in the wall, and installed the explosives. The accomplice who was outside the train estimated when the explosives were ready , asked JR East to check the back of the mirror in the shower room. When he checked, he was shocked when he found explosives. At this time, the prisoner said that there were explosives in Betsuji to threaten." "That's right, what's the effect?" Shiraishi said while nodding. "Is there anything abnormal about Kizhimoto's situation?" Hashimoto asked. "He said such wonderful words that this train is cursed." Bai Shi smiled wryly. "Does he still say that now?" Hashimoto said, frowning in surprise. "When my colleague reprimanded him for not talking nonsense, a group of his men ran over. Their faces were very ugly, and they seemed to believe what Ki Zhiyuan said in their bones." "Maybe they think it's in their interest to pretend to believe." "Are you saying they got together out of interests?" "yes." Hashimoto thought of the young man who was very close to the woman from Kinotomoto, and said: "Then, are the trains still running?" "It's up to JR East to decide." Shiraishi replied. "What kind of explosive was used to detonate Deluxe Room 1?" "According to Nomura's second assistant and the train conductor, it was two nitroglycerin explosives with fuzes, but no timed explosive device was installed. I don't know the other details." "From the perspective of no stabilization device, it was still a threat from the beginning." Hashimoto said. Shiraishi asked Hashimoto: "Are you saying that the passenger in that room, Kinomoto, is suspicious?" "Deluxe single rooms can be locked from the outside. Sleeper single rooms in the past cannot be locked from the outside. In that case, it is possible for others to enter the room to install nitroglycerin explosives while passengers are going to the dining car to eat. It is impossible for deluxe single rooms .Passengers forgot to lock the doors when they went to the dining car, of course." "About this, I have already asked Kinomoto. He said that the room has a magnetic card key, and he handed the magnetic card to him when he got in the car, and told him how to use the key. He locked the door when he went to the dining car." "Then, Kizhimoto can only do it himself," Detective Shiraishi hurriedly stood up and brought his colleague, Detective Miura, over. Miura was short and young. "Mr. Hashimoto's opinion is very interesting, ask Miura-kun to listen to it too." Shiraishi said seriously. Hashimoto said a little embarrassedly: "I'm just talking about what I think. I think, someone used the 'Hokutosei No. 5' train card to blackmail JR East Japan Corporation, and there are naturally his accomplices in the train." "You mean Kizhimoto is the accomplice of the blackmailer?" Shiraishi asked. "Who else but him?" "Are you saying that the explosives in the shower room of Deluxe Room 2 were also installed by Kinomoto?" Miura looked at Hashimoto with a dubious expression and asked.He spoke with a slight accent, probably not from Hachinohe. "Maybe he did it himself, and there are young people who believe in him in the car." "However, the deluxe single room can be locked from the outside. The key is a magnetic card key, which must be held by the dead passenger. Outsiders don't have the key. Is it the explosives that sneaked into the deluxe room 2 and installed it in the shower room?" Miura frowned. asked.He asked very level. "Kaori Hamano, who was murdered, was traveling with another passenger, Miyako Aida. For Aida, this was a romantic trip, and he must have been in high spirits." "You mean he didn't lock the door when he went out?" Miura sniffled. Hashimoto thought, this guy is a bit arrogant. "If there are no important items in the room, it is not impossible to leave the door unlocked when going to the dining car. There are other possibilities." "What else is possible?" Shiraishi asked. Hashimoto said: "Deluxe Room 1, the nitroglycerin explosives were installed by digging a small hole in the back of the mirror in the shower room, which was quite time-consuming. Deluxe Room 2 may not be like this. The chamber was badly damaged. I think it may have been caused by putting nitroglycerin explosives into the air vent and using a timing device to explode. In this way, five or six minutes is enough. Maybe it was at Ueno Station that the "Big Dipper No. 5" train entered the station. After that, immediately sneak into the sleeper single room and quickly install it." "So, the woman who died didn't get on the train as soon as it came in at Ueno Station." "I think so," Hashimoto said. He recalled the situation at Ueno Station. When Hashimoto entered the platform, the "Big Dipper No. 5" train had already entered the station. This is true. With the camera behind his back, Hashimoto looked into the deluxe private room pretending to be a train buff tourist. At this moment, Kaori Hamano said "I'm sorry" and walked into the luxurious private room.That is to say, she didn't enter the luxury No. 2 room immediately after the train pulled into the station. After Hashimoto recounted the above memories to the two detectives, he continued: "So, after the train entered the station, there was no one in the luxury room 2 for five or six minutes, and the door was not locked." "If Kinomoto was the criminal, why did he predict that there would be an accident on the train? Wouldn't this make him suspect?" Detective Miura asked, still frowning. He seemed to be still objecting to Hashimoto's reasoning. Hashimoto smiled wryly and said: "There are two possibilities." "Which two possibilities?" "Don't you understand?" Hashimoto asked contemptuously. "not understand." "One possibility is that Kinomoto boasted about his spiritual powers, and he used his ability to prophesy as a trump card and made a fortune from it," Hashimoto said. "If his prediction of the train bombing came true, it would further enhance his reputation." "Another possibility?" Baishi asked. "Assuming that Kinomoto installed explosives in the deluxe room No. 2, and the time was agreed in advance, his accomplice threatened JR East Japan Company outside. So he first exploded the shower room of deluxe room 2 as a warning. Because Ki nomoto's purpose is to ask for money, to avoid bombing Dead passenger. Because it is a small explosion, as long as there is no one in the shower room, there will be no casualties. But if the passenger is in the shower room, it will be dangerous. From the time he chooses, it is safer, because this It's not the time to take a bath. But just in case, he yelled loudly on purpose, probably thinking that if he yelled, the passengers in the room would come to the aisle, so he would feel relieved." Hashimoto said. Shiraishi nodded while listening, and when Hashimoto finished speaking, he said to Hashimoto: "I'm going to Nonomura Ersa right now. Would you like to come with me?" Hashimoto was very excited, and immediately agreed: "Okay, let's go." Second Zuo Nonomura and another self-defense member Makino are in the luxurious Room 2 where the explosion occurred. The shower room was bombed, but not badly, and the bedroom next to it was safe. Nonomura was sitting on the bed, and Makino was taking notes on the table in front of the window. The equipment in the room was dark brown in color, and the atmosphere was very peaceful, with no sign of an explosion at all. After Shiraishi introduced Hashimoto to Nonomura Ersa, he asked: "Is there any possibility of explosives being installed elsewhere on the train?" Nonomura said with embarrassment: "Honestly, I don't know. Cutting a hole in the wall and installing nitroglycerin is a surprise." "Then, is it possible that the prisoner installed explosives in other places on the train?" Baishi detective asked. Because the matter is of great importance, Hashimoto is also waiting for Nonomura's answer with attention. Nonomura shrugged his shoulders and said: "To be honest, if you cut a hole in the wall and put nitroglycerin explosives, you can't find it. There are metal detectors, but because the train itself is made of metal, you can't use it. We can't put the dynamite inside the train. All equipment was dismantled and inspected one by one." "May I ask what kind of explosives are used in the shower room of Deluxe Room 2?" Hashimoto asked. "Nitroglycerin, I think. Fuze and fragments of an alarm clock presumed to have been used for the timing device were found." "How about Deluxe Room 1?" "Deluxe room 1 has nitroglycerin explosives and fuzes, but the interesting thing is that no timing device was found." Nomura Erzuo said. "So it won't explode?" Detective Miura asked, frowning. "No, it's hard to tell because there are still two batteries and switches." "So, can it be exploded from the outside with radio remote control?" Hashimoto looked at Nonomura nervously and asked. "Yes, because the antenna is still installed, I think the prisoner can make it explode at any time." Nonomura said with serious eyes. "It's best to tell JR East about this situation." "I've already told the conductor," Nonomura said. The conductor of the train has already informed JR East Japan Company in Tokyo by wireless phone.He told Manager Koike exactly what Nonomura Erzuo had said. "Are you saying that there may be explosives installed elsewhere in the train?" Koike's high-pitched voice came over and over again. "Second Commander Nonomura said that if there are other places where explosives are installed, it will be difficult to find under the current situation." "What is the percentage of probability?" "He said it was hard to say." "This is troublesome!" After Koike finished speaking, the Totsugawa Police Department took the microphone and said: "Is there someone from the Aomori Prefectural Police Station in the car? I want to hear their opinions." The train conductor immediately went to call the Shiraishi detective from the Hachinohe Bureau. Shiraishi took his colleagues Miura and Hashimoto to the conductor's room to answer the phone. "I'm Shiraishi from the Hachinohe Bureau. This explosion has already killed one passenger. I don't know if there will be an explosion elsewhere on the train. If it explodes in the Seikan Tunnel, it will cause a catastrophe." "Mr. Shiraishi also thinks that there are explosives in other places?" Totsukawa asked. "I think it's wise to take action from the disadvantages, and Mr. Hashimoto agrees." "Hashimoto?" "It's Mr. Hashimoto who used to work in your Metropolitan Police Department." "Did he take this train?" Totsukawa asked in surprise. Xishi didn't answer, and handed the microphone to Hashimoto. "I'm Hashimoto, long time no see." "It surprised me that." "I took this train by accident because of the incident of the private detective." "Do you think there is still danger?" "I think there is still danger. At first I thought it might be just a threat, but from the situation of the deluxe room 1, I changed my mind after learning that the explosion can be controlled by radio waves. And the prisoner easily said that the deluxe room 1 was equipped with explosives , the possibility that there are other places has also been strengthened." "Understood." Totsukawa said. "The explosion in the luxury room 2, I found fragments of an alarm clock that seems to be used for a timer device. I think it exploded with a timer device." "A different method?" "yes." "Do you see any accomplices in the train?" Totsukawa asked. This is a difficult question to answer. "There are suspicious people, but there is no evidence." "You continue to monitor, and contact me if there is any situation." After Totsukawa finished speaking, he asked Hashimoto to ask the conductor to answer the phone. The train conductor took the microphone. "Where is the train going now?" Totsukawa asked. The driver looked out of the car and said: "It's between Noheji and Asamushi Onsen." "The next stop is a temporary stop in Aomori, right?" "Yes, passengers cannot get in and out of the car while it is parked." "What time does the train arrive at Aomori Station?" The train conductor said: "Because of the temporary stop in Hachinohe, it took time to check the vehicles, and we arrived at about 4:50 in the morning." Hashimoto was back in the public event car. He wasn't tired at all. One is because of an incident in the car, and the other is because of a phone call with Totsukawa, whom he had not seen for a long time, and he entrusted Hashimoto to monitor the inside of the car. When Hashimoto lit his cigarette and fell into deep thought, Detective Shiraishi returned.He held two cups of coffee in his hand and handed one to Hashimoto. "It looks like you can't get off the bus in Aomori," Shiraishi said. "Where are your colleagues?" "Among the passengers in the car who are monitoring Kinomoto, he is the most suspicious." Shiraishi said. After taking the coffee politely, Hashimoto said: "We'll be in Aomori soon." "Probably another 30 minutes." Shiraishi said, watching the night view outside the window with Hashimoto. The train should be traveling along Mutsu Bay now, but it is dark outside the window and the sea cannot be seen. Shiraishi said: "It is said that the prisoner wants 100 million yuan. I am afraid that JR East will be very embarrassed whether to accept this request." "The crux of the problem comes after the train leaves Aomori." Hashimoto said, watching the night outside the window. He thought of Totsukawa.He is now at JR East Japan Corporation, probably at the request of the company to discuss how to deal with this incident. If this is the case, JR East's decision is also Totsukawa's decision. "Mr. Totsukawa, work hard!" Hashimoto said to himself. Totsukawa looked at his watch, it was 4:12 in the morning. In less than 40 minutes, the "Hokutosei No. 5" train will arrive in Aomori. "What do you think we should do?" Koike asked Totsukawa. "There are three ways," said Totsukawa. "Which three ways?" "The first way is to give him 100 million yuan according to the other party's request." "Are you at the mercy of the prisoner?" Manager Koike looked at Totsukawa and said.Totsukawa ignored him, and continued: "The second method is to ask all the passengers to get off at Aomori Station, drive the 'Hokutosei No. 5' train to the wrong line, and then use a temporary train to transport the passengers to Sapporo." "What about the third way?" "The prisoner's request was rejected, and the train continued on," said Totsukawa. Koike sighed and said: "The first method is like surrendering to the prisoner, and I don't want to use it. The second method, because the Seikan Tunnel has often broken down since it was opened, if this is done again, the passengers' opinions will be even greater, and JR will inevitably have a credit crisis, so this I don’t want to use that method.” "Then, the third way?" When Totsukawa asked, Koike showed an even more confused expression, and said: "I wanted to refuse the prisoner's request, but this is a matter of life and death for more than 200 people, so I want to hear your opinion." "The decision is still made by JR East Japan. I will talk about my thoughts as a reference." "Please tell me." "Let me say, give him 100 million yuan and release him," Totsukawa said. "At the mercy of the prisoner? I don't think that's what the police think." "Because this is a major event related to the lives of more than 200 people. However, if you want to track the criminal, you must arrest him." "However, let the prisoner take away a huge sum of 100 million yuan. If he runs away, JR's prestige will be damaged." "At that time, the prestige of the police will also be damaged." Totsukawa said. "The 'Big Dipper No. 5' train will arrive in Aomori soon." Shimamura said to Koike. "Please bring the prisoner," Koike said to Totsukawa. Kamei brought the prisoner.The prisoner still looks confident. The prisoner said to Koike: "Have you made up your mind? After the train enters the Seikan Tunnel, it will be too late!" "Give you 100 million yuan, do you have a guarantee that the train will not explode?" Xiaochi said, looking intently at the prisoner's face. The prisoner shrugged his shoulders and said: "There is no guarantee, but think about it carefully. With 100 million yuan in hand, who would deliberately blow up the train and cause danger to the passengers? There is no fool who is willing to aggravate his crime! Mr. Manager." "Is it true that explosives are still installed on the 'Big Dipper 5' train?" "Of course it is installed." "Are there any of your accomplices in the car?" Totsukawa interrupted and asked. The prisoner smiled and said: "Maybe, but it's going to be hard to pick him out of 200 passengers." "If I give you 100 million yuan, of course you will tell me where the explosives are installed on the train?" Xiaochi asked. "If you really give me 100 million yuan and let me escape from here safely, I will tell you by phone. I promise to do what I say," the prisoner said. "Aomori Station called, saying that the 'Big Dipper No. 5' train has arrived." Shimamura said to Koike. Koike's expression was very distressed.Before the train left Aomori Station, he had to make a decision. "Are there three ways?" Xiaochi said to himself. If it is decided to ask all the passengers to get off at Aomori, and to drive the train to the Aomori Depot for a thorough inspection, then it is not necessary to give the prisoner 100 million yuan. However, that also has the risk of exploding.If there is an explosion, although the passengers will be safe, the vehicle that has been remodeled by tens of millions of yuan will be destroyed.At the same time, if the main train passing through the Seikan Tunnel asks all passengers to get off halfway, it will damage the reputation of JR East Japan. "Manager, the station master of Aomori Station asked whether the 'Big Dipper 5' will drive when it arrives." Shimamura said to Koike with the microphone in his hand. "Tell him, tell him to wait for a while, and don't drive." Koike said to Shimamura. Koike waved to Totsukawa and whispered: "If you give him 100 million yuan, are you going to track him down and arrest him?" Totsukawa replied in a low voice: "I will do my best." Koike finally made a decision. "I agree to your request, but you must keep your promise." Xiaochi said to the prisoner. The prisoner smiled and said, "You are still wise." He immediately put away his smile, and continued, "I will specifically tell the police not to follow me. If I find someone following me, I will explode the train immediately." "Understood." Totsukawa said. "It's good that you understand. Then prepare a car for me. Ah, the manager's car will do. After I escape safely, I will return the car to you." The prisoner confidently made such a request. "Well, my car is a white Mercedes-Benz 500SEL." After Koike finished speaking, the prisoner smiled and said: "I know the number of your car, and I also know the date of purchase and the parts that have failed in the past." "Have you investigated?" "You have to know that we are a decent organization. We have investigated everything about you. We have also investigated your character. You are very brave, but in the end you will give priority to human life. Ah, as a railway company Manager, how can you not think about the problem in this way?" The prisoner smiled again, and stretched out his handcuffed hands to Kamei who was next to him. Kamei opened his handcuffs silently. "Okay, give me 100 million yuan." The prisoner said. Xiaochi winked, and Minister Tanaka handed over the 100 million yuan in the bag to the prisoner. The prisoner carefully opened the bag and checked the contents. "There doesn't seem to be a transmitter." "I don't do such pointless things." Xiaochi said angrily. The prisoner said to Totsukawa again: "There is an automatic telephone in Mr. Manager's car. If I find a police car following me, I will call my companion right away. Then, the train 'Big Dipper No. 5' will be bombed, causing most of the passengers to die. You want Take my words firmly to heart." "I understand. But, don't mistake an ordinary car for a police car and contact your accomplice." Totsukawa said, staring at the prisoner's face. "You don't have to worry about this." The prisoner said, picked up the bag containing 100 million yuan in cash, took the key of Xiaochi's car, and walked out of the room. "Let someone follow you right away," Kamei said. "However, it would be bad if he found out that someone was following him," interrupted Minister Tanaka. "It doesn't matter, just keep a certain distance from him." After Totsukawa finished speaking, he said to Kamei, "Get in touch with Hojo-kun immediately." "What are you looking for her for?" "I want to give her the task of tracking. It's easy for a female general to paralyze the opponent." "How about asking Detective Shimizu to go with her?" "No, it's better for her to be alone. It's better to drive a convertible car." Shi Jinzhou said. The "Hokutosei No. 5" train at Aomori Station is waiting for the departure signal. The "Big Dipper No. 5" train consisting of ten carriages from Ueno Station is pulled by an EF81 electric locomotive. In the Strait section, an ED79 electric locomotive will be used for traction. The bright red front of the car and the Big Dipper sign on the front of the car were originally bright and eye-catching, but now the train is parked there waiting for the departure command, which seems very anxious. The passengers were all waiting in the car, while Hashimoto, Detective Shiraishi and others got off the car and came to the platform together. This was because Hashimoto was inconvenient to use the wireless phone in the conductor's room, so he wanted to make a call to Totsukawa and Kamei on the platform. It was more than 4 o'clock in the morning, and the Aomori platform made people feel that the spring was still chilly. Hashimoto breathed out white gas, walking on the platform while looking at the blue train. Hashimoto thought the train was very beautiful, with two gold lines on the blue body. On the outside of the public event car, there is a big Big Dipper logo and the red letter LOBBY CAR printed on it. Hashimoto found the yellow-painted payphone and put the 100-yen coin he had prepared in advance into the phone. He dialed the phone number of JR East, and it was Kamei who answered the phone. "The Totsugawa Police Department is busy tracking down the criminal who took away 100 million yuan." "Give him 100 million yuan?" Hashimoto asked. "Because this is a matter of life and death for 200 passengers, the manager decided to give him money, it is a last resort!" "So follow the prisoner?" "Yes, we can't give him 100 million yuan for free like this. We have to find out who he is, how many accomplices he has, and then arrest them. Do you still have a hundred yuan coin in your hand?" "Yes, I asked the conductor to change a lot just now." "Very well, how is the situation in the car? Do you think there are any accomplices in the car?" Kamei asked. "I have already told the Totsugawa Police Department that there are several suspicious people in the car, and the most suspicious one is Kinomoto who is in the luxury room 1." "Is it the religious legal person who made a fortune? He is not alone, is he?" "He brought a woman with him and several young guards. The woman's name is Maki. I don't know if it's her real name. It is said that she is the proprietress of a club in Ginza." "Did Kizhimoto and that woman do something tricky in the car?" "It's not clear, but the explosives in the shower room of Deluxe Room 1 seem to be installed by him." Hashimoto said. "You mean he planted explosives in his room?" "Yes, of course it was only used as a threat. I think he is conspiring with the prisoners in Tokyo." "Do you think there is anyone else suspicious?" "There is also Huitian Gong." "Is it Kaori Hamano's traveling companion who died in the shower room of Deluxe Room 2?" "Maybe Aida Kon and the criminals in Tokyo colluded to kill Hamano Kaori." Hashimoto said. "But, didn't they both have fun on the train behind his wife's back?" Kamei asked. "Yes, but I don't know what their relationship is like. Aida is a famous playboy, maybe he has a new woman and wants to get rid of Kaori Hamano!" "yes?" "Besides, she was in the shower room at that time, which was a bit strange." "Can the shower room in the deluxe single room be used at any time? I think there is a limit to the supply of hot water?" Kamei asked. "I asked the conductor about this, and he said that the hot water supplied is enough for 10 minutes. If you save it, you can use it several times." "It seems that you don't like Huitian Gong." After what Kamei said, Hashimoto was not surprised, and said honestly: "To be honest, I think he is a nasty guy. I was commissioned by his wife to investigate his behavior before I took the 'Big Dipper 5' train. Aida is a typical bad guy. He does have money. But there are many women who are obsessed with this Such a man, I really find it incredible." "Are you jealous of him?" "Maybe, because I'm still poor." Hashimoto said bluntly. "How are the other passengers? Any restlessness?" "No, the explosion in Deluxe Room 2 was a minor accident, most of the passengers probably didn't know about it." "However, isn't the train late? Are the passengers not dissatisfied? They also checked the bags of the passengers. I think someone must have an opinion on this." Kamei asked. Hashimoto thought to himself that Kamei's worries were reasonable, and he replied by the way: "Passengers will have opinions. Fortunately, it is already past 4 o'clock in the morning, and most of the passengers have fallen asleep. If they have opinions, they have to vent their opinions after getting up in the morning." "Ah, that's right." "I will continue to pay attention to the movement in the car and report to you if there is any situation." "Please." Kamei continued, "Investigate other people's frivolous whereabouts, because it's work, of course, but you should hurry up and find a suitable person to marry!" Even though it was late at night, Hojo Sanae woke up her college friend Kumi Tanaka and forcibly borrowed the Porsche 911 her father had bought her. The body of the car is red, and there is a phone inside the car. Sanae drove the car forward slowly and asked about the current situation on the phone. "The Mercedes-Benz driven by the prisoner turned west from Koshu Road to the vicinity of Daita Bridge." "I'll drive there right away." "Two camouflaged police cars were following him." "Understood." Sanae said, threw the receiver aside, and stepped on the gas pedal hard.The car is moving fast. The speedometer needle watched as it rose. Usually crowded roads, there are very few vehicles at this time.Sanae's car soon came to Koshu Road. Near Luhua Park, a camouflaged police car was found ahead. The speed of the police car was very slow, probably because the Mercedes-Benz driven by the prisoner was slowing down. Sanae also slowed down the speed of the car, driving at the same speed as the police car, picked up the microphone with one hand and said: "Now I have caught up with a police car, near Luhua Park." "The prisoner's Mercedes should be about 100 meters ahead." Totsukawa was speaking. "Is it that close?" "I also think that 100 meters is too close. If the prisoner finds out that someone is following him, it will be bad. If it is not done well, the prisoner will either be found or the prisoner will run away." "I'll follow him." "can you?" "No problem, but I want to do it my way." "Yes, but you have to do it well. This is a matter of the lives of more than 200 people!" "Understood, can you ask the police car to move back? I'll follow it up. I'm driving a red Porsche 911 with the number XXXX. The owner of the car is my friend Kumi Tanaka." "Okay, I understand." Totsukawa said. The camouflaged police car ahead is braking. The detective who was driving slightly raised his hand to Sanae who was overtaking. Sanae honked the horn a little and increased the speed. I saw a white Mercedes-Benz in front of me, and the number was correct. It was the car driven by the prisoner. Sanae parked the car on the side of the road, put on makeup, and accelerated to chase the Mercedes. The opponent's speed was around 140 kilometers, so he quickly caught up. Sanae drove the car behind the Mercedes-Benz and honked the horn. The prisoner turned his head back. Sanae honked the horn again. The prisoner opened the window of the driver's cab, stretched his left hand out of the car, and motioned for the car behind to overtake. As soon as Sanae stepped on the accelerator, when her car came to the side of the Mercedes-Benz, she opened the window and said loudly: "You're so stupid to drive a Mercedes-Benz! Forget it!" The prisoner glanced at her. Seeing that Sanae was a young woman, he was a little surprised and said: "What did you say?" "Say you drive so slowly, it will affect others." Sanae shouted. "It's my freedom to drive fast and slow." "Then don't drive in the middle of the road, drive on the side!" Sanae said. The prisoner smiled and said, "That's amazing!" "Don't underestimate our girls!" Sanae and the opponent moved forward at the same speed. "I really want to compete with you, but I have something to do, very busy." "Then hurry up!" 早苗这么一说，对方真的加快了速度。 不大工夫，白奔驰就消失在早苗的视野之外。 早苗拿起电话按了一下电钮，脚踩了一下油门。 是十津川接的电话。早苗对十津川说： “犯人加快了速度，我在追赶。” “你和犯人接触了吗？” “和他对话了。” 早苗简略地对十津川说明了她和犯人对话的情况。 电话里传来了十津川的笑声。 “很好，可是千万不要麻痹大意。他是威胁JR东日本的家伙，你明白吗？” “明白，我盯住他往哪儿去。” 早苗放下电话，又用力踩油门。 车外的景物，飞快地向后消逝，但看不到奔驰的踪影。 “是拐了弯儿了吗？” 早苗自语着，继续用全力踩油门。 波尔谢的时速在150公里以上。 卡车和小轿车一个接一个地被地超了过去。 “啊！看见了！” 早苗蓦地发现路旁停着一辆奔驰车，她于是将车开了过去。 急刹车会引起注意，所以她继续前行。 这里是中央公路调布出入口处的前面。 早苗紧急刹车，马上用车里的电话和十津川取得了联系。 “犯人的车停在中央公路调布出入口的附近。”早苗告诉十津川说。 “你现在是从那里打来的电话吗？”十津川问。 “是的。犯人和你们通话了吗？”早苗问。 “刚才他给JR东日本公司打来了电话，他通知小池经理说，列车可以从青森开出了。大概他认为没有人跟踪他。” "Ah, I see." "Understand what?" “奔驰着着火停在那里，因为在车上打电话必须车着着火打。” “你看犯人要往哪儿去呀？” “刚才我说了，这里是中央公路调布出入口附近，我想他是要上中央公路。” “他是想从甲府逃到名古屋去吗？” "I think so." “你好好盯住他。” 小池经理手里拿着电话听筒伫立着嚷道： “你告诉我炸药安装在列车的什么地方！” “这你不必担心，不会爆炸的，赶快叫列车从青森开车。”犯人以居高临下的口气说。大概他意识到了他处于优势地位。 “但是，要是不知道炸药安装在什么地方，我怎么能放心开车呢？” “那你就叫列车停在青森好啦。” “那可不行，我们有行车计划呀。” “所以我才告诉你，可以开车了。” “你有保证吗？” “我已经对你说过了，我们一亿元钱已经到手了，我们的要求已经得到满足，我们为什么还要冒不必要的危险呢？这就是保证。信与不信，就悉听尊便了。”犯人说完就放下了电话。 小池放下话筒，看着十津川问道： “你看怎么办好呀？” “我这样说也许可笑，我觉得犯人的话有道理，他们也不愿意鲁莽行事以加重他们的罪行。” “但是，他们若是对JR有仇恨呢？”田中部长问道。 “那样的话，他们会悄悄地炸毁列车，然后再向新闻媒介声明是他们干的。”龟井回答说。 小池问：“会不会列车上已经没有爆炸物了呢？” “也有这种可能。”十津川说。 “这样的话，我们不是被犯人轻易地骗去了一亿元钱吗？”田中气愤得咂了咂嘴。 “不要紧，一定把一亿元钱给你追回来，并将罪犯全部捉拿归案。” 十津川对他打了保票。 “那么，叫停在青森站的'北斗星5号'列车开车，不要紧吗？”小池仍然拿不定主意，问十津川道。 “我认为不要紧，但主意还得你拿。车上还有自卫队爆炸物处理班的人，为了慎重起见，最好征求一下他们的意见。”十津川说。 小池马上给青森站挂电话，找来了自卫队的野野村二佐。 野野村的意见如下： 在被爆炸的豪华2号室，发现了估计是用于定时装置的闹钟的碎片。 但安装在豪华1号室的硝酸甘油炸药，没有安装定时装置。 最初以为是用电波操纵的爆炸装置，后来一仔细调查，开关部分不完备，发出电波信号也不会爆炸。 根据以上两种情况分析，可以断定，安装在豪华1号室的爆炸装置，只是用于威胁的目的。 我觉得可以得出在别处没有安装炸药的判断。但为慎重起见，我们同行到终点站札幌。 小池听了野野村二佐的上述回答以后，决定“北斗星5号”列车向札幌进发。 时间是早晨5点36分。 “北斗星5号”列车开出青森站，向青函隧道行驶。