21st Century Necromancer

"Tokairin, have the DNA test results for Yamada Yonegoro come out yet?" In the UDI office, having just finished yet another autopsy, Misumi Mikoto was fetching water from the dispenser while asking Tokairin Yuko.

Upon hearing Misumi Mikoto's question, Tokairin Yuko handed over a set of documents that had just been delivered to her desk: "They have, hot off the press."

After receiving the documents, Misumi Mikoto didn't immediately start reading them but instead inquired of Tokairin Yuko, "What are the details?"

"The DNA found in Yamada Yonegoro's skin and blood matches the DNA collected from the previous crime scene, but the DNA from his hair and sperm cells is completely different. Unless he's an alien capable of changing his own DNA, we can pretty much rule out his suspicion," Tokairin Yuko reported the results from the identification report to Misumi Mikoto, having already read it when it was first delivered.

"So the DNA in his sperm cells is still his own? Looks like he doesn't have to worry about his kids having someone else's DNA," joked Misumi Mikoto, not too seriously, not too lightly. Then she sat down at her seat, opened the identification report, and began reading seriously.

Apparently intrigued by the topic, Tokairin Yuko drug her chair next to Misumi Mikoto. Seeing her engrossed in the report, Tokairin Yuko leaned in and said, "This identification result is really astonishing! According to traditional medical views, changes to DNA should only affect the bone marrow and blood systems after a bone marrow transplant and shouldn't impact tissue cells.

But looking at Yamada Yonegoro's report, it's only his hair, chest, and reproductive cells' DNA that hasn't changed. This completely overturns current medical concepts!"

Not just Tokairin Yuko, but Misumi Mikoto herself was also quite surprised by the identification result after reading the report; she hadn't anticipated such significant DNA changes within Yamada Yonegoro's body, almost enough to say that, from a medical perspective, he had become another person.

"This is indeed a new discovery! This case holds significant importance for current forensic research in Japan!" chimed in Director Kamikura, who initially had only intended to pour some water for tea. Drawn by the lively conversation between Misumi Mikoto and Tokairin Yuko, he couldn't help but interject, "Dr. Misumi, if I recall, you used to be a faculty member at a medical college, right? Why don't you write a paper based on this case? If it's published under UDI's name, it'll give me something to talk about the next time I request subsidies from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare!"

However, upon hearing Director Kamikura's words, Misumi Mikoto looked at him skeptically: "Director, didn't you mention before that you'd secured sponsorship from two major pharmaceutical enterprises? And after that visit from the legislators, the government increased UDI's funding as well. Our financial situation should have improved significantly this year, right? Why are you still playing the poor card? You're not just used to crying poor, are you?"

"What nonsense are you talking! UDI relies on government subsidies to operate every year. Indeed, we did have sponsorships and budget allocations last year, but last year's support is not a guarantee for this year. I have to plan for next year!" replied Director Kamikura, his face earnest as he admonished Misumi Mikoto with a look reflecting the adage, "Those who don't run a household don't know the cost of fuel and rice."

Scolded by Director Kamikura, Misumi Mikoto's expression turned somewhat sheepish. Director Kamikura was excellent in many ways but would always become fervent when it came to money.

However, this was not without reason. After all, the entire UDI project was a result of Director Kamikura's relentless efforts, and the annual budget depended on the subsidies he lobbied for from above, which was why he was particularly concerned about financial matters.

Thinking this over, Misumi Mikoto hesitated, then felt she probably should indeed write the paper.

This was not only for the reason just mentioned by Director Kamikura, but also because the discovery held significant importance for the development of forensic science. The more this point was recognized, the more it helped with case investigation and reducing wrongful conviction cases.

For Misumi Mikoto, this was also an opportunity to fulfill her life's purpose, so she didn't feel too unwilling in her heart.

"I understand. Once the case concludes, I'll organize the information into an article," nodded Misumi Mikoto to Director Kamikura. After all, the subsidies he lobbied for ultimately became their salaries and funded UDI's equipment. If she could make Director Kamikura's job easier when asking for subsidies, it would benefit her as well.

Meanwhile, Tokairin Yuko, hearing that Misumi Mikoto was really going to write the paper, couldn't help but get excited: "Meiqin, you're seriously going to write the paper? Then let me help, and when it's published, put my name on it too! This paper is definitely going to cause a huge stir; it might even get cited internationally. If my name is on it, I'll be an internationally renowned forensic examiner! Hahaha~!"

As Tokairin Yuko laughed heartily, she reveled in her fantasy of already being a renowned forensic examiner and even fantasized about attracting more successful men at social events once her status was established.

In contrast, Kube Rokuro was far less enthusiastic about the matter than the already future-dreaming Tokairin Yuko. It wasn't that he didn't understand the significance of such a paper; he had grown weary of hearing Prof. Kube and his two older brothers talk about these matters at home and had developed an aversion to anything related to academic papers.

So, after the excitement had faded slightly and everyone had finished discussing the paper, he spoke up to Misumi Mikoto, "Dr. Misumi, now that the identification results are out, does that mean we can clear Mr. Yamada Yonegoro of suspicion? If so, should we call Brother Yu to tell him about this and also ask who provided the hematopoietic stem cells to Yamada Yonegoro seven years ago?"

"Indeed, Yamada Yonegoro's suspicions can be cleared now. I'll contact Officer Maori right away," said Misumi Mikoto as she nodded, looking at Kube Rokuro with newfound respect: "Rokuro, not bad at all, now able to think of these things. Keep it up, and you might take over when Director Kamikura retires!"
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After speaking, Misumi Mikoto even patted Kube Rokuro on the shoulder, a smile on her face as she picked up her phone, ready to call Officer Maori.

Kube Rokuro, for his part, also silently took out his phone and dialed Chen Yu's number.