Ke Xue: This police officer is too martial

Chapter 188 Wu Lang
Makino looked at Dr. Agasa who looked apologetic in front of him, smiled and shook his head.

Dr. Agasa is really too modest.

In terms of "invention ability" alone, if Dr. Agasa says that he is second to none, I'm afraid no one in the entire scientific world would dare to claim to be first!

Makino remembered that in addition to the black technology in Conan's hands, Dr. Agasa in the original work also developed several strange medicines with the help of Haibara Ai.

There is a huge gap between engineering and pharmacology!

This kind of research and invention ability is simply terrifying.

Not long after, Makino and Dr. Agasa discussed some details, then said goodbye to Dr. Agasa and Ayumi and others and left Dr. Agasa's house.

As soon as he walked out of Dr. Agasa's house, Makino received a call from Manager Matsumoto.

——"I'm very sorry! Counselor, please go back to the Metropolitan Police Department. There may be something that I need you to decide. I don't know the details..."

"Okay, I got it." After hanging up the phone, Makino frowned slightly.

Come to think of it, it seemed like he hadn't been called back to the Metropolitan Police Department after get off work for a long time.

Judging from what Manager Matsumoto said, he didn't seem to know the details either.

But what is certain is that a troublesome case seems to have occurred.

Thinking of this, Makino suddenly remembered what Dr. Agasa had said before, "Kogoro Mori seems to have received a relatively large commission."

Is there any connection between these two things?
……

Twenty minutes later, the Metropolitan Police Department searched the small meeting room of Section 1.

Seeing Makino coming in, several police officers in the conference room stood up and bowed.

After sitting down at the main seat and waving his hand for everyone to sit down, Makino then turned his attention to the two police officers who "did not belong to the Metropolitan Police Department."

One of them is Inspector Otaki from Osaka, while the other officer is a little bit more unfamiliar.

Makino remembered that the police officer was a "squirrel detective" in Kyoto, but for a moment he forgot his name.

After noticing Makino's gaze, Inspector Otaki bowed slightly to Makino.

Another police officer stood up again and looked at Makino, lowering his head and saying, "Nice to meet you. I am Ayanokouji Fumimaro from the First Investigation Division of the Criminal Division of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters."

Manager Matsumoto also looked at Makino and added, "Counselor, this is Inspector Ayanokouji from Kyoto, and he is also the person in charge of the case in Kyoto."

"Nice to meet you, Inspector Ayanokouji." Makino nodded.

After a simple greeting, Makino turned his head and looked at Megure and Shiratori beside him.

Although he doesn't know the specific details of the case yet, judging from the presence of Inspector Otaki and Inspector Ayanokouji here, this seems to be a serial case that is related to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto at the same time.

After noticing Makino's gaze, Inspector Megure patted Shiratori on the shoulder. The two of them walked to the whiteboard in the small conference room and began to introduce the current situation.

"Three nights ago, a murder occurred near a temple in Nishi-Kunitachi City, Tokyo. There were three victims, one of whom was shot in the heart with an arrow, and the other two were stabbed in the vitals with knives. According to the investigation, the three victims were Kamei Rokuro, Washio Nanaro, and Kataoka Hachiro."

"Late at night the next day, a murder also occurred in a 'Takodaira store' in Neyagawa City, Osaka. The victim was stabbed in the heart with a knife. The victim's name was Bizen Heishiro."

"Last night, a murder also occurred in the Jiro Bar in Higashiyama District, Kyoto. The victim was also stabbed in the vitals with a knife. His name is Jiro Sugawa. Like the previous two cases, there were no witnesses."

Along with Inspector Megure's introduction, Shiratori beside him also posted the victim's photos and information on the whiteboard nearby on time.

——【Task triggered, event level: S.】

After listening to the information about the three cases and the triggering prompts of the task system, Makino blinked helplessly.

At this moment, he already knew the "true face" of these three cases.

However, even if he knew nothing, just by listening to the "names" of the victims, he could tell that the three cases were related.

Jiro, Shiro, Rokuro, Shichiro...

Although this matter has nothing to do with Kogoro Mori, it is not at all out of place to include his name.

Seeing that Makino and Officer Matsumoto already knew the general course of the three cases, Inspector Megure continued:

"It has been confirmed that these victims were members of a former thief group called "Genji Hotaru". A few years ago, this thief group often targeted famous Buddhist statues or works of art. All members called each other "Yoshitsune's retainers" and each of them had a copy of "Yoshitsune's Book of Changes" in their hands."

"After these three cases occurred, only the leader Yoshitsune, Benkei and Ise Saburo were still alive. Judging from the fact that the criminal took the Yoshitsune Sutra from the victims after committing the crimes, the criminal is likely to be one of these three! However, we cannot rule out the possibility that the criminal is someone else..."

After listening to Inspector Megure's explanation, Manager Matsumoto also lowered his head and began to think.

Although they have determined that the three cases are related, they also know that the five victims are members of the thief group "Genji Hotaru".

But apart from the fact that the criminals were masters of kendo and kyudo, they knew almost nothing else.

Not to mention starting the investigation from the three people who had not yet been killed, "Yoshitsune, Benkei, and Ise Saburo", because they didn't even know the age and gender of these three people.

But right now, the most important thing is how to explain to the media.

Thinking of this, Manager Matsumoto turned to look at Makino and said, "Counselor, many media outlets are paying attention to this matter. What do you think...?"

After thinking for a moment, Makino nodded and said, "Since we can't suppress it, let's just hold a public press conference. I'll go explain it to Minister Odagiri."

At this point, Makino looked at Inspector Megure and the others and said, "Inspector Megure, Inspector Otaki, Inspector Ayanokouji, if nothing unexpected happens, you may all have to come forward at the same time, so please prepare in advance."

"Yes!" X3
——“Squeak!”

At this moment, a strange sound instantly captured the attention of everyone present.

A yellow-brown chipmunk poked its little head out of Inspector Ayanokouji's pocket.

After noticing everyone's gaze, Inspector Ayanokouji leaned slightly toward them and said, "I'm very sorry, this is my partner, Komaro."

Officer Shiratori on the side quickly looked at Makino and Manager Matsumoto.

Seeing that the two were not angry, Officer Shiratori heaved a sigh of relief. He narrowed his eyes and glared at Inspector Ayanokouji beside him, gritted his teeth and said, "He actually brought his 'squirrel' to such an occasion. This guy..."

After the meeting, Manager Matsumoto, Inspector Megure and others came to Makino.

This case is not "unique" to the Metropolitan Police Department, so they have a lot to pay attention to when investigating and holding press conferences.

What's more, in addition to the Osaka Police Headquarters, this case also involves the Kyoto Police Headquarters, so there are more things to consider.

At this point, Makino naturally understood why Manager Matsumoto had to call him to "make the decision."

Not only is the case complicated, but it also involves other police headquarters and is beyond the "authority" of Officer Matsumoto.

After giving instructions to everyone and briefly arranging tasks, Makino left the small meeting room. Not long after, Makino returned to the office and explained the case to Director Odagiri over the phone.

Minister Odagiri's opinion was similar to his.

Since this matter has attracted the attention of media from all over the world, a press conference must be held as soon as possible to prevent public opinion from developing in an uncontrollable direction.

In addition, Minister Odagiri specifically added that since the press conference was held at the Metropolitan Police Department, the number of police officers participating in the press conference from the Metropolitan Police Department must be "one more" than from the other two police headquarters.

Judging from the police ranks of Inspector Megure and others, the extra vacancy will be tentatively filled by Inspector Shiratori.

After hanging up the phone, Makino conveyed Minister Odagiri's decision to Manager Matsumoto via the intercom.

After finishing the work, Makino glanced at the night view outside the floor-to-ceiling window, smiled and shook his head.

As expected of Xiaolan, she just made a "wish" for everyone to have a meal together, and it came true...

The next second, Makino took out his cell phone and called Ayako.

"Ayako, are you free tomorrow or the day after tomorrow? Do you want to go to Kyoto?"

"Eh? What a coincidence~ Sonoko just asked me the same question, but unfortunately I have a lot of classes these two days... Oh, Sonoko doesn't seem to be going either. She suddenly said that she wanted to 'calm down' and knit a sweater for the 'Kyogoku Makoto' you mentioned before~"

"Oh? Can Sonoko really knit a sweater?"

"It's hard to say. By the way, Long Yi, what color do you like?"

"..."

The next morning, at Mihua Station.

As Kogoro Mori and the other two just walked near the station, they saw Makino not far away.

Seeing this, Xiaolan and Maori Kogoro's eyes lit up and they quickly walked towards Makino.

Conan's eyes went dark and he pouted helplessly.

I had just "interrupted" his and Hattori Heiji's reasoning two days ago, but I didn't expect to meet them again so soon...

But at the same time, a hint of solemnity flashed in Conan's eyes.

He knew that Officer Makino would definitely not skip work and travel to Kyoto with them for no reason.

Could it be that something happened in Kyoto that is related to Tokyo?
Thinking of this, Conan's eyes became more confused.

If the timing wasn't wrong, he would have wanted to go up and ask Makino about this matter.

It seems that I can only find an opportunity to talk about it later.

After walking to Makino's side, Xiaolan said embarrassedly: "Sorry, brother Makino, you have been waiting for a long time, right?"

"No, I just arrived not long ago either~" Makino chuckled and shook his head.

"Really? It's a pity that Sonoko and Ayako can't come, otherwise we could all have dinner together~" Xiaolan nodded with a smile.

Before Xiaolan could continue speaking, Maori Kogoro stood in front of Xiaolan, pretended to hold a wine glass with one hand, smiled with narrowed eyes and said, "How about Officer Makino, do you want to take this opportunity to have a few drinks with me?"

"Dad! Brother Makino might be busy with something important, how can he drink with you!" Xiaolan grabbed Kogoro Mouri's ear and said angrily.

"Business? It doesn't matter, why don't we just drink together after we're done~" Kogoro Mouri looked at Makino while feeling pain.

At this point, Maori Kogoro escaped from Xiaolan's grasp and covered his ears and said, "By the way, Officer Makino, I haven't asked you yet, are you going to Kyoto to visit a friend?"

Kogoro Mori remembered that Makino's family seemed to have some status, and maybe he had some old acquaintances in Kyoto, so he asked.

Xiaolan and Conan on the side also looked at Makino curiously.

"No, I'm going to Kyoto to coordinate and investigate a case." Makino shook his head.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Kogoro Mori and others changed immediately.

Although I don’t know what case Makino is going to investigate in Kyoto, since this case can allow Makino to personally take action, and the investigation location is in Kyoto...

As a former police officer, Kogoro Mori certainly knows what this means.

——A cross-regional serial case.

Moreover, the crime scenes involved both Tokyo and Kyoto, so it seemed that this was not an ordinary serial case.

Thinking of this, Maori Kogoro lowered his voice and said, "Officer Makino, what happened?"

Hearing Uncle Maori ask the question he wanted to ask, Conan beside him nodded silently.

Uncle Maori seems to be of some use~
Makino glanced at his watch and chuckled, "The Metropolitan Police Department's press conference is about to begin. Once we get in the car, we'll be able to watch the live broadcast."

……

Two and a half hours later, Kyoto Station.

After watching the press conference of the Metropolitan Police Department, Kogoro Mouri and Conan were still frowning.

As soon as we walked out of the station, Maori Kogoro said, "I've heard about that thief group. They seem to have successfully stolen a lot of Buddha statues a few years ago. Hmm? Wait... I remember that the client this time is a monk from Sannoji Temple! Could it be...?"

Hearing this, Xiaolan seemed to realize something and looked at her father in surprise.

Conan, standing by, kept his head supported by his hands, quickly thinking about the connection between the two things.

Not long after, Makino and his companions took a taxi to Shanneng Temple.

After noticing Makino and the others, a middle-aged monk in the temple stepped forward and said, "Mr. Maori, thank you for coming all the way here! I am the Ryuen who called you before."

After shaking hands with Kogoro Mori, Ryuen continued to introduce the other people behind him.

"Let me introduce you. This is the headmaster of our temple, Enkai. These three are the temple's benefactors, the art dealer Sakura Shozo. This is the young master of the Noh theater Mizuo-ryu, Mizuo Harutaro. This is Nishijo Taikawa, who runs a used bookstore..."

After Ryuen introduced the others, Maori Kogoro also introduced Makino and the others beside him according to etiquette: "This is my daughter Xiaolan, and the one next to her is Conan who lives in my house. As for this... this is Makino Ryuichi, also a police officer of the Metropolitan Police Department."

After getting Makino's nod, Kogoro Mori told him Makino's occupation.

When everyone heard Makino's name, especially his occupation, the two monks were stunned for a moment, seeming a little confused.

The art dealer Sakura Masazo and the bookstore owner Nishijo Taiga frowned and their pupils shrank slightly.

But in just a moment, the two of them sorted out their emotions and expressions.

(End of this chapter)