In 1950 the Korean war explodes. There is a scramble to develop new weapons.
Tungsten, a key component for shells, is scarce; the Americans and Soviets search frantically for stocks.
In neighbouring Japan, Communist instigated sabotage and protests escalate. The Soviet threat petrifies Washington and Tokyo.
Shinji Tanaka, a talented counter intelligence officer, uncovers an illicit syndicate trading in tungsten.
Prominent businessmen collude with officials reaping enormous profits. Then, the syndicate leader is found dead. Who killed him? Can Tanaka recover the tungsten?
Kano Ishikawa 