Stay away from Conan.

"Compared to the possibility that Yu Min might also be a suspect, I feel that the investigation into Kazato Kyosuke is more worthwhile..."

When asked by Miwako Sato about the division of labor, Officer Shiratori pondered for a moment before giving this answer.

"Ugh?"

Takagi Wataru seemed slightly puzzled by this:

"And... what about Minya?"

In response, Officer Shiratori said seriously:

"If this matter is truly related to Toshiya, and things have come to this point, then the minister's involvement cannot be ignored. Therefore, investigating Toshiya will inevitably bring us into conflict with the minister... Do you understand this?"

At this point, Officer Shiratori looked at Takagi Wataru with a serious expression. This caused Takagi Wataru, who hadn't yet considered this detail, to pause in surprise, his tone softening slightly as he lowered his head and said:
"Oh...I see..."

"In other words, of the two directions of investigation, we can only focus our full efforts on investigating one at present..."

After all, there are two directions for the investigation. One is to believe that Kyosuke Kazato is the culprit, so they are checking his past deeds to verify the clues mentioned in the email, and then further judging whether the speculation given in the email is verifiable. The other is to believe that Toshiro Odagiri is also the culprit. Since things have come to this point, then the head of the Metropolitan Police Department's Criminal Investigation Department, Toshiro Odagiri, must have done something behind the scenes...

However, if the latter is true, since it involves the Minister of Criminal Investigation, this matter is probably not something that the three of us can investigate.

So, in short, the only person the three of them could investigate was Kyosuke Kazato.

Seeing Takagi Wataru's reaction, it seemed he understood the situation. Inspector Shiratori nodded and said:

"Well, so... for now, we have no other choice..."

"But really, there's no need to think about anything else, right?"

Miwako Sato continued, "..."
"We just need to do what we're supposed to do. After all, the only clues we have so far are related to Kazato Kyosuke. The mysterious person provided relatively detailed information, which makes the investigation easier..."

Seeing Sato Miwako's attitude, Officer Shiratori nodded and said:
“In that case… I’ll investigate the details of the incident a year ago. Takagi, go to the Tokyo University Hospital and check if Kyosuke Kazato was indeed a surgeon there seven years ago, and if a surgical accident occurred that rendered him unable to continue practicing surgery…”

Thus, regarding the two matters concerning Kyosuke Kazato, Officer Shiratori immediately made arrangements. Then, Officer Shiratori looked at Miwako Sato and said:
"As for Sato... you stay here and keep an eye on the interrogation of Tomonari Makoto. If... someone within our ranks really intends to frame Tomonari Makoto as the murderer, then they will definitely slip up during this whole process!"

Upon hearing this, Sato Miwako's thoughts raced, and she said with a hint of helplessness:
"Actually... Shiratori, you made this arrangement so that I wouldn't be directly involved in the investigation of that person, since you thought I might be the murderer's next target, right?"

Officer Shiratori remained calm, nodded seriously, and said:

"Of course... After all, you're not exactly safe right now. We certainly wouldn't put you in danger, would we?"

Takagi Wataru, who was standing to the side, nodded vigorously in agreement.

"That's right, Officer Sato!"

Seeing that both of them held this attitude, Sato Miwako could only feel helpless. After all, this wasn't the time to act rashly alone; the possibility of a mole within the police force colluding with the perpetrator was a serious matter that couldn't be ignored. Seeing that things had come to this, Sato Miwako nodded and said:

"Okay, that's the only way."

With that, Sato Miwako turned to return to the interrogation room to continue observing the interrogation, but after taking only one step, she turned back, sighing with a hint of helplessness:

"No... I already said I was going back to rest, why would I go back now..."

"Then if that's the case..."

Upon hearing this, Officer Shiratori pondered for a moment before saying:
"I will be in charge of observing the interrogation tonight, and Sato... Takagi, you are responsible for taking Sato home to rest."

Very seriously, Officer Shiratori looked at Wataru Takagi, his eyes seemingly filled with a sense of longing—

After all, Sato Miwako's safety is still a concern. If she were to go back alone and encounter danger, it would be too late to regret it.

Because, in any case, the fact that someone deliberately planted explosives at the power switch during tonight's engagement party already indicates that the other party intended to make a move tonight. Unfortunately, the final result prevented the person who wanted to make the move from succeeding. However, this does not mean that the other party has given up their actions. It is very likely that the other party is still looking for an opportunity.

Therefore, it is necessary not to let Sato Miwako go back alone...

Moreover, if it weren't for receiving this email by chance, they might never have thought of this. If Sato Miwako, who was tired and ready to go back to rest, were targeted by the murderer, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Therefore, we really have to thank this unknown sender. If it weren't for their reminder, we would have been completely kept in the dark.

However, it cannot be confirmed at this time that what the other party said is true.

Therefore, upon hearing Officer Shiratori's arrangement, Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru understood his intentions. Takagi Wataru then said to Officer Shiratori with a serious expression:

"Okay, I'll take care of getting Officer Sato back!"

Thus, having set the tone for the next operation, the three temporarily parted ways to prepare for any potential situations. Watching Takagi Wataru leave with Sato Miwako, Inspector Shiratori felt a strange unease rising within him—

Perhaps I really should figure out what my heart truly likes...

"By the way, Shiratori, there's something I don't quite understand..."

Just then, Sato Miwako, who was about to leave, suddenly turned around and asked:
"If the person who assisted the murderer was someone within our police force, how could they be connected? If Officer Narasawa's actions before his death were mistaken by our police force as a police handbook, which led to the murderer deliberately placing the police handbook in Officer Shizuyo's hand after his death... The interval between these two events is too short. How could the murderer have known this?"

"This one……"

Hearing this, Officer Shiratori fell into deep thought... (End of Chapter)