Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 692 The Detectives' Love-Hate Relationship (4k Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year's Eve)
Xia Chuan first nodded slightly to Gin in greeting, then explained, "Something happened on the way, so I was delayed."

He then looked at the television screen and said, "I saw this news at noon, so I went to the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters for a stroll."

Gin hummed in agreement, indicating his satisfaction with Natsukawa's answer.

He was indeed a little annoyed. He, the boss, had arrived in the afternoon, but Tequila, the second-in-command, was the last to arrive, which made the boss unhappy.

"Did you find anything?"

Xia Chuan first shook his head, then nodded. "It's not exactly a discovery, but we learned that among the Genji Firefly members, in addition to the five dead mentioned in the news, another one was added this evening, named Sakura Masazo. He is the third in Yoshitsune's records."

"Has someone discovered our intentions and is trying to silence us?"

Baileys said so.

She couldn't help but have doubts.

Just as they were about to begin their investigation, members of Genji Hotaru began to die one after another.

"Or is it possible that it's a case of 'the cicada shedding its skin'?"

"Three hundred billion in gold is enough for them to squander. These dead people are actually shields pushed out by Genji Hotaru. In reality, they are planning to flee far away."

Baileys looked down at her nails, applying nail polish as she said, "If I were them, I would do the same. Misleading the police is just the surface-level operation; the real purpose is to influence the direction of our investigation. This must be Yoshiaki Daimon's tactic."

Gin pondered for a moment. Baileys's words were not without reason. He had thought about it for a long time that afternoon and felt that this was the most likely possibility.

"wrong."

At this moment, Amuro Tooru spoke up: "Before Tequila spoke, I also thought so, but after the sixth victim appeared, I think the possibility is very low, and can even be ruled out directly."

"What do you mean?"

Vodka knew his older brother wanted to ask, but as the older brother, how could he ask such a thing himself?
So, out of curiosity, he asked, "Shouldn't the death of the sixth person further prove this point?"

"No!"

Xia Chuan interjected to assert his presence: "Actually, all it takes to mislead us is the five people who died earlier. There's no need for this person today, because we will inevitably receive the news after the police intervene and hold a press conference."

"In this way, the misleading of their perspective has already been completed. There is no need for a sixth victim. This will actually slow down their escape. Killing one more person will increase the possibility of being exposed. They can't possibly not understand this after hiding for so many years."

Gin nodded slightly and gave Natsukawa an approving look.

"So?" Vodka asked, trying to be the straight man.

"There must be some kind of disagreement within Genji Hotaru's organization, perhaps because of the gold, or something else. In any case, we cannot miss this opportunity."

Gin nodded, pulled his legs back from the table, leaned forward to draw everyone's attention, and gave a concluding speech: "Genji Hotaru's gang consisted of eight people. Six are dead, leaving two. Add Daimon Yoshiaki, and that makes three. Now we have to race against the police to find the remaining two before they do."

In reality, Yoshitsune and Daimon Yoshiro were already dead, leaving only Benkei.

Xia Chuan certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to reveal this information gap.

He has already informed Frank that the new name of the incense will be sent over tomorrow, and they will go to Yulong Temple together then, and maybe they can find something there.

Although only a set of latitude and longitude coordinates was left, Natsukawa believed that as long as Shinmei Kaori was present, she should be able to discern something.

“Since the Twilight Villa incident, the police have investigated and eliminated many internal problems. My informants have either been arrested or terrified, and I haven’t been able to get accurate information in a short period of time.”

Amuro Tooru shook his head regretfully. If Natsukawa hadn't known his identity, she would have been fooled by his expression.

The others remained silent and all looked at Gin.

The intelligence officer said there was nothing he could do, and at this point, perhaps only Gin could step in and obtain some information from within, which might speed up the search.

"Vodka, I'm leaving this to you."

Conan had just come out of Sakura Seizo's antique shop, accompanied by Hattori Heiji.

"This case is getting more and more interesting."

Hattori Heiji, chin in hand, said, "I never imagined that Bizen Heishiro was also a member of the Genji Firefly, let alone that he was involved in the case you're investigating."

"Hey, Kudo, don't you think we're really destined to meet? How did we end up together like this? When Okita came to me, I refused him, but in the end, we had the same case."

"Yes, but I'd rather not have this kind of fate."

As he spoke, Conan revealed his signature deadpan expression: "Also, don't call me Kudo."

"Come on, Ran and Uncle Mori aren't here. You haven't gotten used to being a child, have you? Why are you so disgusted with your real identity?"

"Hehe, am I disgusted? I'm just scared of you!"

Hattori Heiji has almost given himself away in front of Ran more than once, despite her repeated reminders. Heiji can still call out "Kudo" in front of Ran.

Pig mate!
Hattori rolled his eyes and changed the subject: "By the way, six members of the Genji Firefly theft gang have already died. Who do you think will be next?"

"More than that, I'm curious about the reason for their internal strife. I feel that only by solving this mystery can we find the remaining Yoshitsune and Benkei."

"Oh, right." Conan suddenly remembered something and said, "Natsukawa-nii also appeared at Sakura Seizo's crime scene in the evening, which makes me very concerned."

Although Natsukawa did nothing, he still caught Conan's attention.

"I just heard it from Kazuha too."

"How did Kazuha know?"

"Of course it's because of her bond with Ran!" Hattori replied matter-of-factly.

"If that's the case, you should keep your mouth shut even more. I really regret telling you my identity now."

"Goodness, you're really something, you've come full circle again." Hattori Heiji chuckled, completely unconcerned.

"However, I discovered your identity myself."

Speaking of this, Hattori couldn't help but put his hands on his hips and show a smug smile. This could be considered the only time he had ever won.
"By the way, this code should be related to the 'Yoshitsune Chronicle'. Tomorrow we'll go for a walk around the city. Many places in Kyoto are related to Yoshitsune and Benkei."

"That's what I think too. The answer to this code is very likely hidden in these tourist attractions."

The two were chatting when suddenly a light blinded them.

Just as Hattori Heiji was about to greet the other person, he noticed that the car had stopped in front of them.

This was a van, but not an ordinary van. As detectives, the two could tell at a glance that the van was unusual; at least in terms of materials, it was noteworthy, probably the kind that was bulletproof and riot-proof.

"what"

Conan glanced at Hattori in shock: "Did Inspector Otaki come to Kyoto with you too? By the way, won't the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters have a problem with him coming to work like this?"

Although Hattori Heiji is the son of a high-ranking police officer in Osaka, it's a bit too much for him to openly order police officers around like this, even in Kyoto.

Conan couldn't help but speculate like this, since such bulletproof vans are probably only used by the police. Ordinary people, unless they are like Shiro Suzuki, would not use them.

But how could someone like that possibly appear in front of them?

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not that kind of person at all."

The lights were too bright, and Heiji Hattori couldn't see who was sitting in the car, but he was certain it wasn't Inspector Otaki.

"Oh no, could it be that woman!?"

Heiji Hattori's expression suddenly changed drastically as if he had just thought of something, a scene that immediately piqued Conan's interest.

It's rare to see Heiji Hattori with such an expression; the last time was when he was beaten up by the department head.

"Could it be that your chief executive officer has arrived?" "You're still in the mood for jokes at a time like this?"

Hattori Heiji's face turned pale, as if he had encountered his nemesis. He grabbed Conan and tried to run away.

It's not easy to see Hattori Heiji get his comeuppance and learn what the other guy is afraid of. Maybe he can use that as leverage to stop the other guy from calling him by his real name. Conan certainly won't let it go easily.

Having been rescued countless times, Conan has mastered the ability to turn the tables and launch counterattacks.

He suddenly swung his legs and raised his arms straight above his head, like a diving athlete, as slippery as an eel.

Heiji Hattori felt his arm suddenly go empty, and when he looked again, Conan had escaped his control and was looking at him with a strange smile.

"Hey hey hey."

Hattori Heiji: "."

"If you don't leave, I'll leave!"

Heiji Hattori didn't dare linger. If it really was that clingy guy, that would be terrifying!

You think you can leave? Dream on!
It's time for revenge!
The glasses reflected a shimmering white light under the moonlight, and a soccer ball suddenly appeared in front of Conan.

Unlike anesthetic needles, football belts are not disposable items, so there are not many concerns about their use.

The key point is, this thing won't kill you!
"Shh!"

The soccer ball comes into contact with the power-enhancing shoe, deforms, and shoots out like a cannonball, creating ripples in the air.

Hattori Heiji was startled and turned around to find the soccer ball just brushing past him.

"At least this guy still has some conscience."

The thought had barely crossed my mind when I heard a muffled thud—the sound of a soccer ball hitting a telephone pole.

"Nani!"

The soccer ball hit a telephone pole and bounced back, heading towards Hattori Heiji's abdomen in an extremely bizarre arc.

"Damn it."

Hattori Heiji was startled, realizing he had been tricked, but it was too late to turn back.

But relying on his swordsmanship experience, he used his hand as a blade to slash backward.

"boom!"

The moment the soccer ball made contact with the hand, it was immediately deflected, striking Hattori Heiji in the chest with the same trajectory.

The moment it hit, it burst open like a balloon, its fragments scattering in the wind, while Hattori Heiji staggered back several steps.

That's too late.

The car door had already opened by then. He remembered that Ooka Momiji had a very powerful bodyguard. He hadn't managed to escape just now, and now it was probably too late to leave.

Hattori Heiji remained calm, ignoring Conan, his mind racing as he considered how to deal with the approaching cotton candy-like clingy creature.

"Hey, Conan and Hattori-nii, what are you doing?"

The sound could be heard even before the people on the bus got off.

Anya was completely bewildered and hadn't had time to check their thoughts; she was still reeling from the scene just now.

Heiji Hattori inexplicably ran away, and Conan suddenly attacked him, making it seem as if the two had fallen out.

To get a closer look, she even sped up her disembarkation.

Unfortunately, I was a step too slow, and by the time I got down, the show was already over.

Conan, who had been secretly laughing, froze upon hearing the voice.

Am I hallucinating?

Xia Chuan just said that he and Yue Er went on a trip without bringing any kids along, so what's going on now? Did he get PDST himself?

"Well?!!"

Heiji Hattori immediately realized what was happening, his face regained its color, and then he looked at Conan with a malicious expression.

If I remember correctly, Kudo has said several times that he hates the Natsukawa brats.

The plot seems to have reversed now; it appears that Conan is the one who should be running away.

Sure enough, when I turned around again, Conan had already started walking.

"Hey Conan, where are you going? Isn't this your classmate? Aren't you going to treat him properly?"

Hattori Heiji smiled with narrowed eyes, and pulled Conan into his arms again, preventing him from leaving.

"Hattori!"

"Hehe, it's just a matter of reciprocity."

Conan felt a chill run through him and wished he could slap himself a few times.

"Didn't you hear me?"

Anya stepped forward, followed by Tomoaki Shinide with his hands in his pockets and Ai Haibara with her arms crossed.

The two men stood on either side like bodyguards, their gazes towards Conan and his companion filled with doubt.

Heiji Hattori's sudden urge to run away is quite abstract, and Conan is also baffled by it.

Now, it seems like their situations have reversed.

"Um, Anya, why are you here?"

After much hesitation, Conan finally accepted the fact and asked, "Uncle Natsukawa wouldn't lie to me about your whereabouts."

"Because we came here on our own."

Ai Haibara pushed aside Anya, who was standing in front of her bluffing, and walked up to Conan. Then she looked behind him and said, "Looks like you've run into another case."

“I told you a long time ago that it was best to stay home as much as possible and learn from me. Now look what’s happened, every time you go out, a case occurs, and you’re dragging down Japan’s death rate all by yourself.”

"Oh, right, and Heiji Hattori too, you two are absolutely amazing."

The famous detective scoffed dismissively, "The case came to me on its own."

The title of Grim Reaper must never be acknowledged.

"By the way, Haibara, what are you doing out here too?"

We've gotten to the point!

Ai Haibara looked around, then pulled Conan aside and asked solemnly, "Would you like to take a wonderful trip to Kyoto with Ran as Shinichi Kudo?"

"I've heard that Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a popular spot for confessions of love, and Gojo Bridge is where Benkei and Yoshitsune met, which is also a good place to confess. Besides that, the Kamo River where you were before is also nice."

(At least 6k for the next week, let's go!)

(End of this chapter)