I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 88 Kogoro Mouri: I haven't gotten on the bus yet! I haven't gotten on the bus yet!
...Has Kogoro Mouri finally gone mad due to his mental breakdown?
Chen En looked at Kogoro Mouri, who was standing beside him, drawing his own conclusion and then bursting into smug laughter. For a moment, he didn't know what to say to Kogoro Mouri.

Or maybe we should call Eri Kisaki and have her come over and give him a few more beatings.

I feel like this would make Kogoro Mouri a little more normal.

Ignoring Kogoro Mouri beside him, Chen En lowered his head and whispered a question to Inspector Megure, who had leaned closer.

"Inspector Megure, when you found the deceased, were there no belongings with him?"

"He only had his driver's license and business cards on him? What about the money inside? Has anyone touched it?"

Inspector Megure tacitly ignored Kogoro Mouri.

He gestured to Takagi Wataru, then replied in a similarly low voice.

"No, Brother Chen En, have you noticed something's wrong?"

—Something definitely isn't right.

Who would take leave to travel such a long distance to study without bringing any luggage?
Even if you can buy other things on the spot and don't need to bring them, you should at least bring the novel manuscript, right?

Without bringing the novel manuscript, am I supposed to stay here for ten days or half a month, write a few hundred thousand words, and then seek advice from Tsukigata Ryutaro?

Chen En didn't speak, but instead focused his gaze on Saruhashi Katsumi.

Then, a look of disapproval appeared on his face.

It was obvious that Saruhashi Masaru's reaction was off from the moment he arrived.

He didn't get along well with Yuichi Hisaka, but he put on a sorrowful appearance. He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard about the alibi, but then trembled a little when he heard Kogoro Mouri testify against Ryutaro Tsukigata.

This person seems to be feeling guilty.

Previously, when I was learning the [Basic Fighting Specialization]...

Chen Enyou had learned some fighting techniques that required him to assess his opponent in order to launch an attack.

Therefore, he now has some experience in observing other people's expressions and inferring their psychology.

Although it hasn't reached the level of "Introductory Psychology Specialization" yet.

But it's enough to judge someone like Saruhashi Katsumi, who isn't very good at hiding his thoughts.

There's something wrong with this person.

If Saruhashi Masaru's alibi is valid, then the problem lies with Hisaka Yuichi's time of death.

If it weren't in broad daylight.

Chen Endu was considering whether to use the simple and straightforward "Bat Questioning Method" to get Saruhashi Masaru to tell the truth.

"Huh? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

After amusing himself for a while, Kogoro Mouri noticed that no one else was listening to him.

Immediately, he frowned and asked,

"Was what I just said wrong?"

This statement came out.

Chen En and Inspector Megure, who were talking with their heads down, along with Takagi Wataru, Saruhashi Masaru, and Tsukigata Ryutaro who were listening closely, all looked up at Kogoro Mouri.

after awhile.

They lowered their heads again, listening to Chen En continue explaining the possibilities of the case.

Maori Kogoro:?

What are you doing?

Are you targeting me? I can fall asleep anytime I want, and then unleash my true self to give you a demonstration of an armchair detective's method of solving cases without investigation!
Officer Chiba, who was standing nearby, leaned over and agreed.
"Detective Mouri, I understand your performance art."

"I also think the culprit should be Master Tsukigata Ryutaro. After all, he is a ninja master, so it is normal for his physical abilities to be extraordinary. His age should not be a reason for Master Tsukigata not to kill."

Maori Kogoro:?

Since you've agreed with me, it seems my reasoning this time was truly wrong!

On the other side, Chen En asked in a low voice,

"Mr. Saruhashi, would it be convenient for me to visit your home?"

Inspector Megure and Wataru Takagi, who were standing next to each other, both looked up at Masaru Saruhashi.

Sensing something was amiss, Saruhashi Katsumi swallowed hard and said with an awkward smile,

"No, isn't that a bit inappropriate?" "I didn't know so many people were coming today, and I haven't even started preparing yet."

Memu Police Department, Takagi Wataru:?
Does that mean if you knew the police were coming today, you should have cleaned your room in advance?
Friend, you sound pretty dangerous, don't you?
Clearly, Saruhashi Masaru's rebuttal was meaningless.

Inspector Megure immediately made the decision.

"Mr. Saruhashi, please cooperate with the police investigation."

"We need to conduct an emergency search of your house now... Takagi, come on, drive the car over here!"

Watching Inspector Megure and his group hurriedly board the car.

Chiba Kazunobu was shocked.

When has the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department ever been so efficient?
Who exactly is that man Inspector Megure summoned?

Why does someone I've never met hold such an important place in Inspector Megure's heart?

Officer Chiba immediately asked Kogoro Mouri, who was standing nearby,

"Whose detective is that? How could he be so skilled?"

Kogoro Mouri immediately replied,

"Oh, that's Batman, who came from the next film set for a cameo."

Chiba Kazunobu:?
Batman? Is this a fake version of Zun Du?

Batman is here with me? Why isn't he wearing his black uniform?
During the short time the two were talking, Takagi Wataru had already started driving.

Kogoro Mouri turned his head and glanced at him, a big question mark appearing above his head.

Maori Kogoro:?

He immediately chased after him, shouting loudly.

"Wait a minute, I didn't get on the bus!"

"I haven't gotten on the bus yet!!!"

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Katsuie Saruhashi.

"How could you forget about me?"

"Officer Takagi, especially you, don't be so heartless!"

Kogoro Mouri muttered along with Wataru Takagi beside him.

In response, Takagi Wataru said somewhat awkwardly,
"But... there are no seats left!"

“There are only five seats in the police car. I thought you were going to take the next bus, so there’s no need to squeeze in like this.”

"If the Ministry of Transportation sees this, we might become the only police car in the last decade to receive a ticket from them. Although the fine isn't much, it will severely damage our reputation!"

They ignored the bickering between Kogoro Mouri and Wataru Takagi behind them.

Chen En glanced at the furnishings in Saruhashi Katsu's house.

Then he stared at one spot and didn't move.

Saruhashi Masaru, Tsukigata Ryutaro, and Inspector Megure followed Chen En's gaze.

Under the table was a locker key from Mihana Station.

Chen En: ?
So you're not even going to hide it anymore, huh?
Was he always this brave? Did he think the police would never find his house?

Inspector Megure, harnessing his enormous stomach, transforms into an agile fat man.

He quickly picked up the locker key from the table.

Then, he glanced at the number plate, held it up, and asked Saruhashi Katsumi,
"Mr. Saruhashi, is this your locker key?"

"Would you mind if I went to Mihana Station, opened this locker, and saw what was inside?"

Saruhashi Katsumi: !

No, no, I don't want that kind of thing!
Opening the lockers or something, at least wait until tomorrow, no, the day after tomorrow, right?
However, his resistance was futile.

In the end, Takagi Wataru took the locker key and went to retrieve his belongings.

(End of this chapter)