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case#5:lifecut is the sixth case of the Transmitter story of The Silver Case and the tenth chapter of the game as a whole. This chapter acts as the climax of the game's main story, and unravels the truth behind Kamui Uehara and the Silver Case.

Description

As mentioned above, lifecut serves as the climax of the Transmitter story of the game. It details the return of Kamui, and the ensuing chaos that tears apart the Heinous Crimes Unit. It reveals the truth of Kamui's origins, and the events of the titular Silver Case that took place 20 years prior.

Summary

The chapter opens with narration from Tokio Morishima. Late in the year 1999, the impact of Method Tank was already forgotten. Kamui Uehara escapes from captivity and murders seven important government officials, as if to punish the Method Tank rebellion.

A news broadcast is shown covering the reappearance of Kamui, and the cult of believers that formed around him. Street interviews are shown with people expressing their opinions on Kamui, with many agreeing with his cause. An interview is shown with an anonymous official who knew many of the victims, who expresses his outrage at Kamui's actions. Another interview is shown with a man who claims to have met Kamui. He says that Kamui represents an ideal for humanity to surpass to achieve perfection. Footage is shown of "Kamui Point" the location where Kamui was supposedly raised. The report notes that Kamui continues to grow as a social phenomenon, and questions if he is simply a criminal or the personification of the end of the millennium.

Monday, November 29, 1999, 5:48PM
Ryu Munakata briefs Tetsugoro Kusabi about the emergence of the TRUMP following Kamui's return. Kusabi dismisses the idea of Kamui being mythological, saying he is a simple criminal. He blames people like Munakata for getting the public worked up by romanticizing Kamui. Munakata tells Kusabi about the roles of the TRO and CCO, and that they would never let this spill to the surface. Kusabi dismisses him and leaves. Munakata is approached by a man with a gun, telling him that he said too much. Munakata taunts the assassin and a gunshot is heard.

Tuesday, November 30, 1999, 8:38AM
Nakategawa announces the official dismissal of Sumio Kodai from Unit 2. The unit will also be disolved, and Kusabi will be transferred to Unit 1. Shinji Kotobuki has been promoted to Deputy Commissioner, making Nakategawa the new Chief Director. The Central Police Department has initiated an intense crime eradication campaign which includes dealing with Kamui. Two new members are recruited to the Heinous Crimes Unit; Kenta Mikoshiba from Central's External Affairs Department, and Sakura Natsume from the Special Forces Office, daughter of Daigo Natsume. All agents are sent to the International Environment building as part of an operation to corner Kamui.

2:50PM
On the roof of the precinct, Kusabi and Kotobuki discuss his promotion. Kotobuki asks him to take care of Natsume's daughter, and reveals that he is still alive but unconscious, kept hidden by the department due to his knowledge of Kamui. He warns Kusabi to be careful, and that they're after Morikawa as well after his report was leaked. Kusabi tries to calm Kotobuki down, but he says that it is one of those things that "can't be helped", a phrase he previously told him never to say. He says that it's all the FSO's doing, and that he's leaving everything in Kusabi's hands. Kusabi understands and shoots him, telling him to rest.

7:44PM
At the IEDU Building, Akira and Sakura are ordered to ascend via the elevator to lead Kamui to the roof, where he will be killed by sharpshooters. Kusabi tells Akira that he's going to disappear, and warns him to watch his back. He warned Sakura to be suspicious of the "truth", and that the "truth" and "facts" are different. They later run into Morikawa, who tells them that Kusabi killed Kotobuki, and that he was told by the boss to eliminate him. He nearly discloses information about Kamui, but stops himself before leaving. They meet Chizuru Hachisuka soon after, and Sakura expresses apprehension over executing Kamui. Chizuru says that it isn't about destroying Kamui's body, but the crime virus that has been spread by Kamui through information. His broadcast execution will eliminate Kamui from the minds of the public. Chizuru tells Sakura that this is the role of the HC Unit, and questions if she is truly aware of her father's profession. She warns Akira not to get wrapped up in what's going on, and threatens to eliminate Sakura later. The duo then meet Mikoshiba, who is acting on orders from Naka to kill Kusabi. He tells them that Kamui didn't actually kill anyone, but that he doesn't understand what's going on. Later still they meet with Tokio, who Sakura tells to leave for his safety. He tells Akira that he figured out all of the secrets, and to read his email. Sakura and Akira finally corner Kamui on the roof, where he is executed by sniper fire.

Narration from Tokio goes over the events following Kamui's execution. Kamui's remains were quicky disposed of after the killing by a clean-up crew. After his death the media fell silent and no big changes were felt in society. Those who saw hope in Kamui also lost a piece of themselves, including Tokio. Kusabi, Morikawa, and Chizuru disappeared after the execution, while Akira continued his work.

Friday, December 24, 1999, 1:40PM
Akira reads an email from Tokio, saying that he's decided to entrust him with the future. He tells him about a man named Takeshi Kinjo, an expert in illegal investigation who works alongside the HC Unit. He tells him to speak with Kinjo, after which he will understand what to do next.

3:01PM
Akira arrives at the Kinjo Building, and meets Kinjo on the fourth floor. Kinjo asks if he remembers him, but imagines that he doesn't since they've never met. He tells Akira that Morikawa wants to meet him, but that he didn't ask him anything else. After introducing himself and his practice, Kinjo relays information about the nature of Ward 24's government. The city is controlled by three syndicates, and the 40-year development plan on Ward 24 was done to relocate key infrastructure to one location where it can be easily used to control the country. He tells Akira about the series of murders from 20 years ago, that came to be known as the Silver Case. The name "silver" came from the fact that the victims were all elderly. The TRO/CCO Alliance gave the murderer the name "Kamui", and they now make up a major portion of the police force, between Central and Public Security. Because of Kamui, the alliance's rival FSO was forced to dissolve. Kinjo says that Kamui kills on behalf of the syndicates as part of their warring politics. He says the FSO manufactured Kamui through the Shelter Kids Policy, and that the one that was executed is just a dummy with many replacements already prepared. Kinjo tells Akira that he leaves the rest to him and says goodbye.

4:06PM
At the batting cages, Kusabi meets with Munakata again, who is shown to be alive.