The spring sunshine approaching noon is warm but not dazzling.

The wind is not noisy, it is gentle and gentle, and only sends the faint fragrance of flowers to the beautiful jk and handsome boy sitting on the wall.

The scene is warm and romantic, and could be used as a scene in a love idol drama, but Qingmi Ruri wanted to kick Takeshi Nanabahara off, causing his butt to break into eight pieces on the spot.

She said angrily: "Stop being sloppy and explain to me clearly the cause and effect! I'm warning you, my patience has its limit. If you treat me like a fool again, be careful with me..."

"Shh!"

Takeshi Nanahara signaled that someone was coming, and Qing Jian Liuli quickly shut her mouth and lowered her body slightly.

In fact, it doesn't matter if they don't lie low. The location of Qiyuan Martial Arts is very good. There are trees and leaves blocking the area. They can observe the yard through the gaps, but it is difficult for people in the yard to notice them.

Qingmi Liuli stared at the yard for a while and found that there were quite a few people coming. In addition to the Yamada couple, Koga Masaru, Iga couple and other perjured people she had met before, there were more than ten people she had not seen.

Passed.

These people entered the conference room one after another with anxious expressions, discussed briefly for a while, and then started to separate when they left the room.

Some people pushed out a cart selling ramen noodles, others went to the warehouse to get tools, and more people took shovels to the back of the house and quickly brought back a small box still stained with mud.

Together they started to empty out the inside of the ramen stall cart, apparently trying to stuff the small box in. At this time, Takeshi Nanabahara jumped off the wall and said hello with a smile: "Are you guys busy?"

The courtyard suddenly became quiet, as if the movie had been put on freeze mode, and everyone's movements froze.

The breeze blew and the trees rustled. Someone finally reacted. Mrs. Yamada came up to her with a forced smile and said to Takeshi Shichihara: "Isn't this the little brother who came with Officer Okuno? Why are you here?"

"Passing by." Takeshi Nanahara walked towards them calmly and said with a smile, "I see you are busy, do you need my help?"

"No, I'm just packing up the food truck used for the festival. We..."

Mrs. Yamada smiled politely and was very warm, but the smile on her face quickly disappeared because Takeshi Nanahara passed her directly, walked straight to the ramen stall cart, and got into the crowd of Oda Town Autonomous Committee. The expressions of everyone in Oda Town became even more intense.

Nervous, they subconsciously moved their bodies to surround him, and several people even tightened their grip on the shovels and sticks in their hands.

Takeshi Qingyuan turned a blind eye and was about to speak with a smile. Qingjian Liuli rushed over without saying a word. She held her hands in a "right natural body" and concentrated her energy to protect him within the attack range. She didn't understand what happened.

Something happened, but I could feel that something was wrong in the atmosphere, so I naturally rushed over to stay with Takeshi Nanahara.

It's a partner, it must be like this, even if she is surrounded by a group of people, her scalp is numb.

Takeshi Nanahara glanced at this "pig-brained" teammate speechlessly. It was obvious that she would help him more by staying outside, but he didn't say anything to her. He looked around and said softly: "Everyone, don't make the same mistake again and again, police."

Know we're here."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then looked at each other for a few times. As someone let out a long sigh, the feeling of powerlessness quickly spread throughout the audience. Some people loosened their fists, some put down their sticks, and everyone put down their sticks. Everyone's face turned gloomy.

Takeshi Nanahara shook his head, walked to the small box, and glanced at Koga Masaru, who was guarding the box, and the red-eyed woman next to him—probably his wife, Mrs. Koga—who did not directly reach out to open the box.

, paused for a moment, put his hands together and bowed silently.

Mrs. Koga's tears burst out in an instant, and she burst into tears. The two middle-aged women next to her quickly sighed and comforted her.

Qingjian Liuli seemed to have some understanding, but not completely. He stood next to Qing Yuanwu and asked: "What's in this box..."

Takeshi Nanahara raised his head and said: "It is the 'treasure' originally hidden in Tominaga's secret room, but it belongs to Koga-san and Mrs. Koga."

Qing Jian Liuli was stunned, looking at Koga Masaru, hesitantly asked: "Then the murderer is Koga-san?"

Qin Yuan Wuhuan shook his head, pointed at the Iga couple and said: "No, in a sense, except for the two of them, everyone present is the murderer."

Qing Jian Liuli's face cracked, looking at the nearly twenty people except Iga and his wife, and said in disbelief: "Gather... collective murder?"

"That's not right!" Before Takeshi Nanahara could answer, several uncles in the crowd stood up and said in a deep voice, "It's not a collective murder, it's a town referendum!"

Town referendum is an ancient traditional custom in Japan.

Japan is a country prone to natural disasters. A small earthquake occurs every three days, a major earthquake occurs every five days, typhoons, and heavy rains occur every month. Villages are buried in mudslides, or fires burn down half a town.

, and in such a harsh environment, it is difficult for individuals to survive alone without teaming up for warmth, so the Japanese have a strong sense of small group thinking.

No, I should say super thick.

Therefore, in this cultural atmosphere, town (village) referendums naturally occurred.

When a person commits evil deeds, arouses public outrage, and threatens collective interests and security, everyone will burn his house, destroy his fields, smash his shop, drive him into the mountains and forests, or directly drive him

Siege to death.

This custom still plays an important role in Japanese society. For example, a person has moved into a traditional town like Higashikata Town, but he has a bad character, littering, chasing dogs and cats, and making noise when he has nothing to do.

, even if petty thefts continue, but small mistakes continue, and big mistakes are not made, it is difficult for the police to do anything to him. At this time, the autonomous committee of Higashikata Town can initiate a "township referendum."

As long as the referendum passes, everyone can drive this guy out of the town and prohibit him from living here anymore.

The referendum has legal effect and is not a child's play. It is part of Japan's civil autonomy system. Japan can maintain social stability by changing prime ministers every three days, thanks to this civil autonomy system.

Of course, referendums in towns and districts rarely occur. After all, no one would make people so angry and directly execute people. In modern times, the central government's control ability has greatly increased and laws have become increasingly perfect, so it has never been heard of.

At most, it may have happened in some remote mountain villages, but it is almost impossible for outsiders to know about it.

Qingmi Ruri's mother is the president of the town autonomy committee. She knew a little bit about the ancient tradition of town autonomy, but she never thought that she would see such a thing one day. She was so shocked that she couldn't think, and murmured:

Said: "What on earth is going on?"

There was silence in the courtyard. No one in Oda Town wanted to answer. Takeshi Nanabaru sighed and said: "Yosuke Tominaga died a worthy death."

Qing Jian Liuli cast her eyes on him and said angrily: "Speak clearly!"

Takeshi Nanahara did not object. Qingjian Ruri really needed to know the truth, and he also needed to confirm whether there was any mistake.

He looked around at everyone present and said softly: "The incident happened the day before yesterday. Iga-san's beloved daughter was abducted that day, right?"

Iga Junhi was stunned for a moment, and then asked in shock and doubt: "You...how did you know?"

Takeshi Nanahara smiled sheepishly, "I accidentally got lost when I borrowed the bathroom, and entered your daughter's room by mistake. I saw the restraint wounds on her wrists, so I made a guess."

At that time, he suspected that Tominaga Yosuke had abducted Iga Junhito's daughter, and was discovered by the people in the town. Iga Junhito killed someone in anger, and the others volunteered to help him perjury out of sympathy, but after testing, they found that something was wrong.

His daughter is not dead, so who are the flowers and dolls in front of Tominaga’s house for?

It couldn't possibly be for a kidnapper who abducted children, right?

This kind of person will only be scorned. No matter how nostalgic the people in the town are, they probably won't do such nonsense, especially since there are bear dolls and dolls mixed in, obviously for a child, which is even more strange.

Therefore, the abduction of Iga Junhito's daughter can only be the trigger of the murder, not the main cause.

Takeshi Nanahara looked at the crowd again and said slowly: "It stands to reason that Iga-san should have called the police immediately and requested an Amber Alert, but it seems that someone at that time provided him with the whereabouts of his beloved daughter, which made him feel relieved.

So I didn’t choose to call the police, but went directly to find someone.”

As he spoke, he observed the expressions of everyone present. After speaking, he raised his hand and said, "It must be you!"

An old man wearing glasses was stunned and didn't understand how Takeshi Nanabahara knew. However, after hesitating for a moment, he thought that a group of people were stuck here anyway, and everyone had "taken the stolen goods." He honestly admitted it and sighed in a low voice:

"I was fishing by the river at that time, and I saw Xiao Ai... Iga-san's daughter coming to play by the river, and I reminded her to be careful. Later, when the fish nest was not good, I moved behind the rocks, and vaguely heard Yosuke

…

Alas, it was that boy Tominaga who talked to Xiao Ai. When Iga-san came to find his daughter, I casually talked to him. At that time... I just thought that Xiao Ai went to Tominaga's house to play. I didn't expect...

"

Takeshi Nanahara nodded, turned his eyes to everyone again, and continued: "Yes, no one thought that Yosuke Tominaga was a kidnapper, so Iga-san immediately felt relieved and didn't even think about calling the police anymore, and went directly to Tominaga's house.

Pick up my daughter.

And for some reason, probably on the road, Iga-san met Koga-san on the road, so they went together. Even before going to the river, Koga-san met Iga-san looking for his daughter. Because of the previous

It was a sad thing, Koga-san was very sensitive to the loss of the child and offered to search for it with him."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Koga Masaru and Iga Junhito and confirmed, "Is that so?"

Koga Katsu shook his head and said with an indifferent expression: "No, it's not just because I am sensitive to this kind of thing. I am also a vigilante in the town district. Naturally, I cannot ignore this kind of thing."

Qingjian Liuli said in confusion: "What is the sad thing about Koga-san? Why is he sensitive to the loss of children? Could it be..."

"You'll find out if you keep listening." Takeshi Nanabahara ignored her and continued, "You guys arrived at Tominaga's house together. Yosuke Tominaga didn't expect you to come to him so quickly. Maybe your panicked words and behavior caused your confusion.

When you were doubting or denying it, Xiao Ai heard your voices and made a noise while struggling. In short, you found Xiao Ai who was tied up."

Iga Junhi showed a frightened expression: "It was my daughter who made a little noise. At that time, her hands and feet were tied and her mouth was gagged upstairs. She struggled to stand up but couldn't, and even banged her head on the ground.

I was not motivated, I only made a slight sound, but I didn't react. It was Koga-san who got suspicious and rushed forward regardless of politeness, and then saved my daughter, otherwise..."

Takeshi Nanahara nodded to the expressionless Koga Masaru, and then said: "After Xiao Ai was rescued, Koga-san became even more suspicious..."

Koga Masaru suddenly interrupted him and asked with difficulty: "How did you know...know about Hirano's disappearance? It has been five years, two months and six days, and even the patrol police have changed twice."

Takeshi Nanahara bowed his head and apologized, "I guessed that a child in the town was unfortunately killed and died at Tominaga's house. The flowers and dolls in front of Tominaga's house were for her, and there is no family photo in your living room, not even any one.

As for the photo, there were a lot of old nail holes on the wall. It seemed that many photo frames had been hung and then taken down, so I later walked in without telling you, went around your house, found your daughter's room, and found that inside

The things are in good condition, but no one has lived in them for a long time... I'm sorry about this, I'm sorry."

Koga Katsu no longer had any doubts. After a moment of silence, he murmured: "No, it's nothing. It has nothing to do with you. My daughter was killed by Tominaga Yosuke. It was me who failed to protect her. All the faults are because of me..."

Halfway through his words, his expression became gloomy, his eyes turned red, and he lowered his head in a daze.

Qing Jian Liuli was a little confused and asked hesitantly: "So, it was Tominaga Yosuke who abducted and killed Koga-san's daughter five years ago. Koga-san killed him to avenge his daughter? What about the town referendum?

What’s going on, were all these people present at the time?”

There was silence in the courtyard, no one answered, and everyone had complicated expressions.
To be continued...