Conan: Rice Flower Spring

Chapter 418, page 412: Look at this pancake; it's so big and round.

What does it mean that the boss, or rather the mysterious last head of the Karasuma Group, Renya Karasuma, is so oblivious to the news on the market?
This represents a lot.

Firstly, Karasuma Renya doesn't seem to have the "ability" to actively learn about the outside world. Of course, this doesn't mean that Ryoma Hayashi believes Karasuma Renya is currently being imprisoned.

He felt more that Karasuma Renya's body at the moment did not support him to acquire information at a high frequency.
After all, he's over 150 years old. You can't expect him to be as energetic as a young man, can you?

Secondly
Based on Ryoma's usual impression of Karasuma Renya, this boss of the organization has never shown his face in the organization.

However, its control over the organization is exceptionally strong, and most importantly, its information network is exceptionally well-informed.

Often, as soon as something happens on this side of the organization, Karasuma Renya already knows about it.

With such efficiency, can you believe he doesn't even know the hottest news on the market?
It seems that Karasuma Renya's control over the organization's intelligence, and even his ability to proactively acquire information, has reached a precarious point.

Faced with Karasuma Renya, who had never been so "weak" before, Ryoma Hayashi showed no sign of anything amiss.

It could even be said that Lin Longma treated Karasuma Renya the same way he did before, and now he treats Karasuma Renya the same way.

In short, Karasuma Renya couldn't see Hayashi Ryoma's expression over the phone; he could only hear him reporting in the same tone and manner as usual.
"In the days since Ran Mouri became famous, many media outlets have conducted private investigations into her. A considerable number of media outlets believe that Ran Mouri's decision to become a detective may be inextricably linked to her missing childhood friend."

The missing childhood friend is none other than Shinichi Kudo, whom we're looking for.

"Boss, I think the breakthrough we've been searching for in vain, the Shinichi Kudo, might still lie with Ran Mouri."

“You’re right.” Karasuma Renya gave his feedback quickly, without much thought:

"I'm authorizing you to convene an emergency meeting. Don't let me down, Lin Longma."

"Of course, boss. I'll gather everyone I need right away. By the way, boss..."
Regarding the representative from the intelligence support department, should I contact Rum or Ireland?

If we're talking about secretly setting traps, we have to look to Lin Kaka.

Of the two cadres Lin Longma mentioned in one sentence, the latter was relatively easy to deal with. Ireland, however, was a newcomer and an outsider, so it was normal that he wasn't very familiar with or proficient in Tokyo's operations.

It's a somewhat plausible excuse for now, but the former is a bit of an eyesore.

Rum is currently transforming from Karasuma Renya's confidant into a major threat. This time, Karasuma Renya's delayed understanding of outside information may well be a test by Rum against Karasuma Renya.

"From now on, you'll have Ireland represent you in matters of intelligence support. Rum is busy enough; he's getting old."

He already seems to be struggling to bear the heavy burden of being the second-in-command.

Lin Longma, as a rising star in the organization, you must become a pillar of the organization.

Go and replace Rum as the pillar of the organization!

Regardless, Karasuma Renya drew this picture for Hayashi Ryoma. Whether Hayashi Ryoma believes it or not is up to him to decide.

"Yes, boss! Thank you so much for your trust. I will bring Shinichi Kudo back to you as soon as possible!"

Ryoma Lin did not disappoint Karasuma Renya's expectations. As a rising star in the organization, he always spoke in a way that sounded better than his "seniors".

What could be more worthy of Karasuma Renya's attention than Shinichi Kudo?
No!

In Karasuma Renya's view, Sherry's research in Shinichi Kudo's research department would be a major step forward. This would bring them closer to the original research and development goals of Drug A.

Even though research on drug A won't be completed in one step, having Shinichi Kudo as a living sample will at least help reduce the side effects of drug A.

The idea of ​​reverting to childhood sounds amazing, but Karasuma Renya may not actually want to return to her childhood appearance.

Just look at Detective Conan; elementary school students still have many physical limitations.

In other words, the effects of drug A are a bit too good. If we could capture Shinichi Kudo for research, it would be best to slightly reduce the efficacy of drug A.

Wouldn't it be satisfactory if Drug A didn't turn people into children, but rather into young adults like Karasuma Renya?

All of this is predicated on the ability to bring back Shinichi Kudo, this high school student.

"Go ahead, Ryoma Hayashi. I'll be listening in when you initiate the emergency meeting," Karasuma Renya said before hanging up.

As for Karasuma Renya's so-called eavesdropping, he probably wanted to show how much importance he attached to the mission of "capturing Shinichi Kudo"?
Unfortunately, with Vermouth, the organization's biggest inside man, blocking their way, this mission was destined to be impossible to complete.

After the phone call ended, Gin from the Executive Department and Ireland from the Intelligence Support Department received notices to convene an emergency meeting.

The meeting was not held at the Yixinhui's headquarters, but in a conference room at a hotel under the organization's jurisdiction.

Since it is an organization's property, members of the organization will naturally guard the various entrances and exits when the meeting is held.

With members of the organization acting as guards, Conan's usual tactics of whining, acting cute, rolling around, and throwing tantrums at adults won't work anymore.

Forget about naughty kids; if you really piss them off, the members of the organization can send their entire families on their way.
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Upon receiving the emergency meeting convened by Lin Longma, both Gin and Ireland responded quickly.

Of course, the fastest one is Vermouth, who has been staying at the Isshin-kai base.

She and Lin Longma arrived at the hotel under the organization's jurisdiction at the same time.

Shortly after, Ireland arrived at the hotel's conference room with Binga, and finally Gin and Vodka, who had interrupted their current tasks to return temporarily, arrived.

"Everyone's here, let's get straight to the point." As Lin Longma spoke, the projection screen in the conference room slowly lowered.

A moment later, the boss's projection appeared on the screen.

As always, Karasuma Renya didn't like to waste time with small talk. So, the task of organizing the meeting naturally fell to Hayashi Ryoma.

"The latest situation regarding [Shinichi Kudo]." Ryoma Hayashi didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.

"Shinichi Kudo's childhood friend has made a high-profile debut as a detective. I have reason to suspect that Shinichi Kudo's childhood friend, Ran Mouri, became a detective because she wanted to investigate the disappearance of her childhood friend."

"She wants to investigate the organization?" Gin's words were filled with murderous intent.

It is obvious that Gin makes no attempt to conceal his murderous intent toward this high school girl detective who dares to "peep" into the organization's secrets.

Lin Longma glanced at Vermouth subconsciously, only to see a hint of killing intent flash between Vermouth's brows.

The target of this murderous intent is self-evident.

Old Qin, Old Qin, why do you always have such a murderous streak? Now you've made yourself a target!
(End of this chapter)