Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 334 Bai Shi's Visiting Skills

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"Ah, sorry, we are investigating a case here, please don't stop..." Gao Mu saw someone parked in front of the crime scene and hurried forward to stop them, but after seeing the person getting off, he changed his words and said, "Um... Director Shiraishi?"

Because the image of "Chief Shiraishi" is so deeply rooted in people's hearts, not only ordinary people but also more and more police officers, both senior and junior, have begun to call him "Chief Shiraishi" instead of "Officer Shiraishi".

"You're still investigating so late...thank you for your hard work." Bai Shi said directly.

At the scene, Shiraishi only saw Takagi and Sato here, and there was only one police car outside, so it should be just the two of them.

"Director Shiraishi also knows about this case?" Sato also came out and asked curiously.

"Yes, it's an elder who took care of me before." Bai Shi nodded, as if to "exert some pressure."

Generally speaking, in cases like this involving the relatives and friends of "leaders", the criminal police are indeed under greater pressure, not to mention that Shiraishi came to the scene in person.

And after hearing what Shiraishi said, Takagi and Sato not only felt the pressure from the "leader", but also the pressure from personal relationships - after all, Shiraishi had helped "Souichi" a lot before, and they had to pay more attention both in public and in private.

"I see. My condolences." Sato said regretfully.

"Did you find anything?" Bai Shi asked directly.

Although Shiraishi is an "unrelated person", after all, the case itself has nothing to do with him and this is not Beika Town, but since Shiraishi has asked about it, it is not easy for Takagi and Sato to hide it, especially for Takagi, who is not good at keeping his mouth shut!
"At the moment... there are no major clues. We visited Mr. Nakazawa's social environment, and everyone spoke highly of him. Many people have received his kindness, and we haven't heard of him having any grudges with anyone." Takagi said helplessly.

The main purpose of this kind of visit without knowing the real crime scene is to find out the motive, but...

It turns out that old man Nakazawa is still a good man even though he is old.

"What kind of poisoning is it?" Bai Shi asked specifically.

"The poisoning substance is potassium cyanide, and the food that was poisoned has been identified as Sugita's Taiyaki, which Mr. Nakazawa took to the theater to eat.

"We also went to Sugita's Taiyaki restaurant... But no matter what Mr. Sugita said himself or what we learned from visiting the surrounding area, Mr. Nakazawa and Mr. Sugita have a good relationship, almost like father and son. There is no record of the two of them being enemies, and the identification department did not detect any suspicious substances in the store.

"The only thing that can be considered suspicious now is the display situation in Mr. Nakazawa's house. It is said that he usually gives people the impression of being a very tidy person, but now the room is a little messy..." Takagi said, turning his head to look at Nakazawa's house.

Takagi didn't know whether this was suspicious or not - it was a bit messy, but not very messy, at least not as messy as his own dormitory!
"I came to Father Nakazawa's house when I was a child. Can I go in and take a look?" Shiraishi asked directly.

When I was a kid...

This can hardly be called “case-related”!
But since Shiraishi asked, Takagi certainly didn't refuse, and even looked very welcoming: "If Director Shiraishi wants to see it, of course you're welcome!"

Sato, who was standing by, couldn't bear to watch it anymore and coughed twice, saying, "Ahem... It would be great if Director Shiraishi had seen the situation in the room. We can compare it."

Sato glared at Takagi as he spoke - although both meant to invite Shiraishi in, Sato emphasized that it was "necessary for the case."

Seeing this, Gao Mu couldn't help but laugh twice.

Bai Shi put on shoe covers and went into the house. As soon as he came in, he felt something was wrong.

Although the last time Bai Shi came here was more than ten years ago, the furnishings have changed a lot, but...

"This room must have been ransacked." Bai Shi said with certainty.

During the visit, Gao Mu only heard that Nakazawa usually gave people the impression that although he was old, he was still very neat and clean...

But if that's all, it's hard to say that the mess in the house means someone has broken in. After all, when the person is old and lives alone, it's normal for him to neglect to tidy up the house.

But Bai Shi was very sure at this time...

As Bai Shi spoke, he put on gloves, opened a few cabinets, and after taking a look, he said, "This must have been rummaged through and put back in... Even though Father Nakazawa is old and can't organize everything as thoroughly as before, his classification habits have not changed. The things in these cabinets are all mixed together."

Bai Shi could imagine that someone came in, rummaged around, and then put things away.

"But... no valuables were lost. We also found cash under the shrine, and there was no sign that the door lock had been pried open." Takagi said in a troubled tone.

These are also the reasons why the police cannot be sure whether the room has really been tampered with.

"That means the person who came in didn't come here to break in, and either found a spare key or... secretly copied the key before," Bai Shi said as a matter of course.

Sato and Takagi's expressions turned serious when they heard this.

The owner of the house was poisoned and killed, and then the house was broken into and searched in a planned manner...

If this is true, then the reason why Nakazawa was killed and the reason why his house was ransacked are likely related!

However, the police now don’t know what the criminal is looking for, and are not even sure if there is anything missing in the room.

"In that case... Director Shiraishi, we will visit nearby residents and the surrounding cameras to see if there are any clues." Sato said sincerely.

If we can find the person who sneaked into the house directly, it will be a major breakthrough!
"Well, visiting is good, but I have a more direct way." Bai Shi nodded and said.

Takagi and Sato were stunned when they heard this, and then they heard Shiraishi say: "To be precise, I have a more direct place to visit. Come... I'll take you there."

"Eh? Okay..." Takagi was stunned when he heard that.

"Yes!" Sato also responded.

At this time, the two of them thought that Shiraishi knew where some acquaintance of Nakazawa was.

"Get in the car." Bai Shi invited them both to get in his car.

"Well...ah, I'll drive." Following Sato's eye contact, Takagi went to the driver's seat.

"Okay, I'll show you the way." Bai Shi nodded.

……

Following Shiraishi's instructions, Takagi drove the car, but as the surrounding scenery gradually became strange, his expression also became weird.

"Um... Director Shiraishi, we are going to..."

Originally Takagi and Sato thought that they were going to visit some acquaintance of Mr. Nakazawa, but the more they looked, the less that seemed to be the case. The surroundings first became deserted, and then gradually became lively. However, after becoming "lively", the people on the street seemed to have a sense of the times - the atmosphere of "the era when violent organizations were more rampant"!

At this time, these people saw a car driving in carelessly and stared at it with unfriendly expressions. Gao Mu felt his tongue curled just by seeing their dress and feeling their temperament.

Looking around, there is not a single hairstyle that is suitable for serious people.

"It's just in front." Bai Shi said directly.

Takagi:……

Takagi looked at the huge antique building in front of him. Not only was it full of lights and feasting, but there were also three words "Benzentaya" written on the plaque on the door. His heart finally died down.

Although I don’t know them, but looking at their attitude, I know they are definitely not a decent family!

"Director Shiraishi, where is this..." Takagi asked awkwardly.

"This is the know-it-all's territory of the Dongcheng Society. Just follow me closely." Bai Shi said, and got out of the car.

But when Bai Shi came out, some of the "social youth"-dressed minions who had originally gathered around him paused and dispersed awkwardly...

"Huh? You took the wrong road. I think it's over there?"

"Ouch, who tripped me?"

"Brother, my wife just gave birth, let's go take a look!"

……

When the people around saw Shiraishi, they all pretended to be calm, but Shiraishi walked directly to the door of "Bentenya"...

Although he was still unsure of which group's office this was, Takagi knew that this must be the headquarters of a large group! "Benten-ya... Benten-ya... Ah! It seems to be the territory of the Japanese Xia League!" Sato suddenly said in a low voice as if he remembered something.

"Japanese Heroes League? What is that?" Takagi still didn't understand.

"It's one of the direct organizations of the Tojo Clan, and... I heard that it's known for its mysterious behavior. Unlike ordinary gangs, its members don't even wear tattoos or get tattoos, and they hide their identities, just like... ninjas." Sato explained to him in a low voice.

But at this moment, Shiraishi, who was walking in front, also heard Sato's words, and looked at the gate without turning his head and corrected him: "Rather than saying it's a ninja... you can think of it this way. If the Tojo Clan is the Metropolitan Police Department, the Japanese Union Heroes are the public security within it."

Sato, Takagi:……

Neither of them responded to this, as they felt it was very rude to the Metropolitan Police Department and the Ministry of Public Security!

By the way, Sato also pulled Takagi, and when the other party turned back in confusion, he pointed at his collar. Only then did Takagi realize that... Officer Sato had taken off the flower-shaped badge representing the "Investigation Section 1" at some point.

Takagi:……

As expected of Inspector Sato, I still have a lot to learn!
Gao Mu also quickly took it off and coughed twice, "Ahem, um... Director Shiraishi, are you familiar with the people here?"

"Yeah, very familiar." After Bai Shi finished speaking...

Raising his foot, he performed an "Unlocking Spell (Physical)".

Two antique doors that looked very valuable flew directly into the entrance hall!
Takagi, Sato:......

Is this a familiar performance?

Which one are you talking about?

Shiraishi stepped through the door and walked in. Seeing this, Takagi and Sato hurriedly followed...

What came to greet Bai Shi at this time were two rows of "weird people" wearing strange white clothes and white masks.

Although these people looked strange, especially the smiling faces on the masks, which were a bit creepy, they now looked like they were lining the streets to welcome us.

Bai Shi also acted as if the other party was really welcoming guests, and walked carelessly between the two rows of people.

After walking through the long innermost entrance, you can see a hall with corridors of different heights appearing in front of you. Here, a young man in a suit, who looks even a little quiet, is waiting here with a smile.

"Huh? Who are you?" Bai Shi frowned.

"Hello, welcome, Brother Shiraishi... I am Soma Heshu, who just joined the Japanese Heroes Association three years ago. I have witnessed the heroic spirit of Brother Shiraishi, but I am just a nobody, so it is normal that Brother Shiraishi doesn't know me." Soma said gentlemanly.

"Soma Kazuki? Where is that guy Kunieda Masashi? He actually sent a small minion to see me. He is very brave!" Shiraishi said arrogantly at this time.

At this time, Takagi and Sato couldn't help but look at Shiraishi frequently - they always felt that after coming here, Director Shiraishi's aura... no, it should be said that his "temperament" was perfectly integrated into the environment!

Not only does it not feel awkward, but it actually feels like a fish in water.

"Brother Shiraishi, don't say that... President Kunieda is not here, but he specifically asked me to provide convenience for Brother Shiraishi." Soma saw Shiraishi's attitude, but he didn't seem angry.

Masashi Kunieda is the second generation boss of the Japanese League of Legends, but they don’t call him “team leader”, but “president”.

"Oh? Is your thing really so convenient and easy to use?" Bai Shi sneered.

Then, Bai Shi asked in a threatening tone, "Okay, let me ask you something... Someone visited Mr. Nakazawa in your territory before. You won't tell me who it was, right?"

Yes, that’s what Shiraishi was talking about – visiting the locations more directly!
Judging from the style of the Japanese Union Heroes, if a murder occurred in Kamurocho and was related to a violent organization, the Japanese Union Heroes would definitely know some clues.

"Territory and such...that has nothing to do with our Japanese Heroes Association." Soma shook his head.

But after Shiraishi's face darkened, Soma immediately said, "But of course, this kind of thing can't be hidden from our eyes... We really don't know who it is, but at least we know that it's from the Matsugane Group."

As Soma spoke, he sighed, "Ah, things are not the same as they were before. He is actually involved in a murder case. Mr. Matsukane is really getting old and confused."

Soma Kazuki still looks very young, and according to what he just said, he does have little experience, but...

How dare such a newcomer say that Song Jin is old and confused?
Although he was talking to Shiraishi, but... the Matsugane Group is after all a third-generation organization of the Tojo Clan, and the group leader, Matsugane Gong, is an old veteran. If an ordinary younger brother dares to speak like this, it is not impossible that he will be asked by the boss to cut off his fingers.

"Oh? So the Japanese Heroes Association should also know why they killed people?" Bai Shi asked directly.

Soma acted terrified, raised his hands and said, "Brother Shiraishi, please forgive me... We don't know about this kind of thing. We only paid attention to Mr. Nakazawa's matter because of the murder in Kamurocho. How could they tell us where the Matsugane Group usually makes money?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Shi walked up directly...

Some masked people around also became nervous at this time.

However, Soma still gestured to everyone not to act rashly.

And more nervous than them...

It's definitely Sato and Takagi!

They were just going to visit the victim's home and look for any clues they missed, but Director Shiraishi dragged them directly to the lair of the violent organization, saying it was an "efficient visit". Now they have to beat up the "small leader" in the lair...

What can Sato and Takagi do? Sato and Takagi are also helpless!
Fortunately, after Shiraishi walked up, he just patted the head of the "newcomer" named Soma impolitely, and then said: "Not bad, you are very useful, no wonder Kunieda is optimistic about you, hahahaha..."

After laughing arrogantly, Bai Shi left the Japanese Heroes League with his "two lackeys".

Henchman A... no, it was Takagi, who breathed a sigh of relief when he left Benten-ya. He was scared to death just now.

Looking at Shiraishi again, Gao Mu couldn't help but mutter to himself: "This is how the underworld legend behaves..."

"Hey!" Sato glared at him, reminding him not to talk nonsense.

Upon hearing this, Takagi immediately fell silent, took two quick steps, opened the car door for "Brother Shiraishi", and then got into the driver's seat himself.

"Director Shiraishi... where are we going next?" Takagi asked.

"Didn't you hear it just now?" Bai Shi said as a matter of course.

"Huh?" Takagi was stunned when he heard that.

"The Matsukane Group is not a mystic like the Japanese Union Heroes. This third-generation organization is all registered. You can navigate directly to their office!" Shiraishi said with a wave of his hand.

Takagi:……

Sato couldn't help but ask, "Hey... Director Shiraishi, do you want to say hello to the team?"

"It's okay, I'm just going to visit that confused old man." Bai Shi said carelessly.

However, Shiraishi just said it was a "visit", and Takagi and Sato didn't dare to imagine what would happen if they "visited" now.

At this moment, Sato's intercom rang. After Sato answered it, Megure's voice came from inside: "What's wrong with you? Why is there no response from the intercom in the car?"

"Ah... Inspector Megure, I'm sorry, we and Chief Shiraishi... went to visit an acquaintance." Sato said awkwardly.

"Brother Shiraishi? Is he here too? Never mind... let's not talk about this for now. You guys go to Kamuro Shrine right now! Someone just reported that a body was found, and there are patrol police on the scene!" Megure said, and immediately arranged for the two of them to go out on the scene.

"Yes!" Sato responded immediately.

Then Takagi hesitated and asked, "Director Shiraishi, what should we do now..."

"Then just drive over there." Shiraishi was not shy about borrowing a car to go to the crime scene. He then muttered, "As for Kamuro Shrine... I remember the Sugita Taiyaki restaurant. It should be not far from the shrine, right?"

Although Shiraishi is not familiar with the current owner of Sugita Taiyaki, this is an old shop opened by the old Sugita, and Shiraishi has been there before.

Hearing what Shiraishi said, Takagi and Sato's hearts suddenly tightened. Could the corpse be that of Boss Sugita?
They had only seen Sugita during the day. If it was Sugita who died, they would inevitably feel guilty for not discovering anything in time...

(End of this chapter)