Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 73: Is the murderer Shinichi Kudo?

“It seems we’ve ruled out suicide again,” Sato said, looking at the forensic pathologist, Nagamune.

The deceased had been fitted with listening devices and locators beforehand.

This was clearly a premeditated murder.

“Not necessarily,” Choso said. “Perhaps the deceased’s wife was a very controlling person, so she was always monitoring him?”

It was under this constant, high-pressure surveillance that the deceased could no longer endure it and ended her failed marriage by suicide.

“Whether that’s the case or not, we’ll know by making a phone call to the deceased’s wife,” Sato said.

Changzong shrugged.

This question is meaningless.

If the deceased's wife forced him to wear them, then these two items wouldn't have been hidden in such an inconspicuous place as his trouser leg.

If it were done by a professional, there shouldn't be any fingerprints left on it.

Conan's forehead was already sweating.

When he installed the bug on the shore, he had skin contact with the bug, and there was a high probability that his fingerprints were on it.

The police did not have Conan Edogawa's fingerprints.

But there's Shinichi Kudo in it!

Because he frequently came into contact with criminals and appeared at crime scenes, he was considered a suspect at times, and the police collected Shinichi Kudo's fingerprints.

Oh no.

What should we do once the police collect the fingerprints on it?
Shinichi Kudo disappeared because he became a murderer?
Conan stealthily approaches Takagi, attempting to destroy the evidence.

"Conan, don't keep going around in places like this." Inspector Megure pushed Conan outside the crime scene.

He looked at him seriously and said, "This place is not suitable for children. After you get off the Suzuki family's ship, I will have him take you back."

That's what he said.

But Inspector Megure did not intend to notify Kogoro to come over.

At least they don't plan to bring Kogoro over before solving the case.

Once he arrives and joins forces with Chozong, it becomes very difficult to judge whether the outcome of the case is correct.

……

"Didn't Officer Sato come to pick me up?"

After disembarking, he saw a policeman whose name he did not know.

"Officer Sato is unable to come pick you up due to a driver's license issue."

Zheng Yi nodded: "Then forget it, let's go."

The officer would hold the door handle with his right hand and gently support the top edge of the door with his left hand, opening the door smoothly and slowly.

After Zheng Yi got into the car, he gently closed the door without making a loud noise.

The entire movement was fluid and graceful, befitting a public servant.

Upon arriving at the apartment building where the crime occurred, the officer proactively opened the door for Jung-il, remaining vigilant for any suspicious individuals in the vicinity.

Bicuraçao's bodyguard was in charge.

Who says the Metropolitan Police Department is full of useless officers? Doesn't it have some very responsible and dedicated officers?
After going upstairs, I saw my little Grim Reaper friend.

Zheng Yi nodded with satisfaction; it seemed he really had been working hard.

And they don't even need a salary; it's really hard to find an employee like that in your lifetime.

"Mr. Zhengyi, we have some questions for you."

"Just ask."

Zheng Yi found a chair and sat down, obediently accepting the police's questioning.

"Have you ever had a conflict with Mr. Kishimoto?"

“I don’t think that was a conflict.”

Zheng Yi said, "Mr. Kishimoto and I are just conducting normal banking lending business, and there is no conflict between us."

Before any actual conflict even occurred, Kishi himself was gone.

"That's truly regrettable." Inspector Megure continued, "So, is Mr. Kishimoto's death related to you?"

Zheng Yi innocently said, "Don't make things up without evidence. I'm going to sue you for defamation."

"Furthermore, although I am no longer employed by Sumitomo Bank, it is a family business, and how could I possibly lay a hand on my own employees?"

As everyone knows, I treat my employees like family.

Zheng Yi looked at everyone with an air of confidence.

So what if I have a motive? So what if I have the ability to hire someone to kill?

Anyway, you can't find any evidence.

Inspector Megure frowned, about to ask something more, when Takagi walked over.

"Inspector Megure, the fingerprint comparison results are in."

"Oh?"

Inspector Megure never expected that there would actually be a result.

The police fingerprint database does indeed contain the killer's fingerprints, indicating that this killer is a repeat offender.

If he's a repeat offender, it's very likely that Zheng Yi bribed him with money.

Checking whether that person has received large sums of money from unknown sources could potentially lead back to Zheng Yi.

Inspector Megure adjusted his hat.

It's time to wash away the stigma of being a lackey of the Zhengyi sect.

"It's Shinichi Kudo."

"what!"

Conan shouted, distracting everyone. Once everyone looked at him, he pointed to the floor and said sheepishly:

"Why is there so much water on the ground? It's so easy to slip and fall."

"If you're prone to slipping, you shouldn't be here." Takagi said helplessly as he dragged Conan outside.

Conan crossed his arms, looking helpless.

Inspector Megure was still in shock at the fingerprint comparison results.

"Why Shinichi Kudo?" Inspector Megure asked.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Inspector Megure gave Masakazu a strange look.

Back when he worked closely with Yusaku Kudo to solve cases.

Inspector Megure had heard Yusaku Kudo mention that he seemed to have some connection with the Sumitomo family.

Moreover, it seems that Kudo Yusaku suddenly disappeared for a while, and I heard that he went to visit a big shot in the Sumitomo family.

The incident of Conan stealing Masakazu's money was easily resolved because of the relationship between Yusaku Kudo and the Sumitomo family.

Kishimoto was undoubtedly someone who offended Shoichi, and those who offend Shoichi only have one fate: death. This is a conclusion drawn from the personal experiences of many people.

Therefore, it seems not impossible that Shinichi Kudo's fingerprints appeared in the home of the deceased Kishimoto.

"Shinichi Kudo, isn't he in Japan?" Takagi whispered.

Shinichi Kudo is nowhere to be seen in Tokyo; he has been missing for a long time.

Unexpectedly, the next news I received from Shinichi Kudo was at the deceased's house, and he was a suspect.

Shoichi frowned and said firmly, "I know Shinichi Kudo. He's a very righteous detective and he definitely can't be the murderer in this case!"

Conan looked grateful.

I never expected Zheng Yi to trust me so much.

Inspector Megure, as perceived by his own mind, had an even stranger look in his eyes.

Did you explain too quickly?

We haven't even officially designated Shinichi Kudo as a criminal suspect yet, and you're already rushing to comfort him.

Moreover, Shinichi Kudo, like Yusaku Kudo before him, disappeared for a period of time.

Where has he been all this time?

(End of this chapter)