The world of science is unscientific

Another day passed, and the newspaper reported that another murder had occurred in Kyoto.

Police have confirmed that this is a premeditated serial murder case spanning multiple regions, with the number of victims reaching five.

These five people are all members of the thief group Genji Hotaru.

Genji Firefly?

Yusuke Suzuki put down the newspaper, feeling a sense of familiarity about it.

After finishing breakfast, recalling Ai Haibara's kimono appearance yesterday morning, he suddenly realized that this was the plot of the movie "Crossroad in the Labyrinth".

...

I think I said that this case would never be related to Kogoro Mouri or Conan, but this is a quick slap in the face.

Chapter 235 Arrival in Kyoto

"Then I'll come to Kyoto to see you tomorrow."

"Yes, I'm in Osaka now."

"..."

After arranging a time with Kogoro Mouri, Yusuke Suzuki first went to talk to Shizuka Hattori.

In fact, after these few days of learning, he has almost completely mastered the essentials of Kendo. What he lacks is more practice and real combat experience.

"What a pity," Hattori Shizuka said, affectionately patting Ai Haibara's head. "It would have been great if Ai could have stayed a few more days."

In the afternoon, Yusuke Suzuki stopped practicing swordsmanship and instead led Ai Haibara around Osaka.

Shizuka Hattori did not come out with them.

The weather is just beginning to turn autumnal, perfect for going out.

That evening, when Hattori Heiji heard that he was going to Kyoto, he couldn't contain himself any longer.

"Yusuke-nii, shall we go together tomorrow?"

As soon as Hei Pi finished eating, he started pestering Suzuki Yusuke, saying, "I've been wanting to investigate that case for a long time."

"I didn't say I disagreed, so why are you keeping bothering me?" Suzuki Yusuke was speechless. "Does that mean you won't go if I tell you not to?"

Hattori Heiji chuckled sheepishly, "Remember to wait for me tomorrow morning."

Since it wasn't an emergency, Yusuke Suzuki wasn't in a hurry the next day. He got up slowly, did his morning exercise, and ate breakfast.

Heiji Hattori was getting impatient.

After reading the news report in his room, he decided to go and urge Suzuki Yusuke again. He should have just gone by himself.

After putting on his coat, Blackie took out a delicate little cloth bag from the drawer, took out the contents of which were placed in his palm; it was a small object resembling a piece of jewelry.

He watched for a while, then couldn't help but drift into memories.

At that moment, Toyama Kazuha opened the door.

"Heiji, it's time to go."

Hattori Heiji was startled, and the little thing in his hand slipped and fell to Toyama Kazuha's feet.

"Honestly," Toyama Kazuha said, returning the little thing to him, "isn't this important to you?"

"Yes...yes, let's go."

Heiji Hattori stammered for a moment, then put on his hat and ran off.

Meanwhile, Kogoro Mouri officially arrived in Kyoto.

"I only brought you here out of kindness, so don't interfere with my work, understand?"

"I know~"

Ran Mouri and Conan responded immediately, but Sonoko Suzuki was much more unrestrained, saying, "I wonder where my brother is."

"Who knows?" The muddle-headed detective glanced at his watch. "Let's go to the temple first. Yusuke will be there soon."

Not long after they left, Suzuki Yusuke and his three companions emerged from the station.

"Yusuke-nii, then I'll trouble you to take care of Kazuha for now. I'll come find you guys later."

Hattori Heiji straightened his hat and then ran off.

"Hey, Heiji!"

As Kazuha Toyama watched the black-skinned man run off into the distance, her little face immediately puffed up. "Hmph~ Yusuke-nii, let's go."

After getting into the taxi, Yusuke Suzuki immediately said he wanted to go to Sannoji Temple.

"So that's where we're going?" Toyama Kazuha was taken aback. "Come to think of it, this year seems to be the consecration day of the Yakushi Nyorai at Sannoji Temple after 12 years."

“Yes,” Yusuke Suzuki put away his phone. “The teachers have arrived at the temple, and Ran and Sonoko are here too.”

"Really? That's great!" Kazuha Toyama exclaimed excitedly.

Knowing that Suzuki Yusuke and the others would arrive soon, Mouri Kogoro simply led everyone to wait outside the temple, and they would go in together later.

A short while later, a taxi stopped, and Yusuke Suzuki got out.

"Teacher, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Honestly, if you had told us earlier, we would have waited at the station," Kogoro Mouri glanced at the taxi again, "Where's that brat?"

He said there were some things he needed to investigate.

Now, Ai Haibara is no longer the withdrawn girl who used to cower beside him.

Kazuha Toyama pulled Ai Haibara straight into the arms of Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki, and the girls chatted and laughed as they gathered together.

This feeling was actually quite uncomfortable for Ai Haibara, but she didn't feel uncomfortable; it was just that she had never felt this way before.

Looking at the three smiling faces, she couldn't help but think, perhaps her sister used to be like this too?

This is really great.

The children filled the void of her lost childlike spirit, Ran and her friends helped her rediscover and experience her girlish heart, and there was also Yusuke Suzuki...

In short, the incomplete life I had before seems to be slowly being made complete.

After listening to Suzuki Yusuke's words, Conan guessed Hattori Heiji's whereabouts after a moment's thought, but for now, he should check on the old man's request first.

As soon as the group entered Shanneng Temple, they saw a large group of people gathered together.

"Mr. Mori!"

Seeing them approach, a young man dressed as a monk jogged over and said, "Thank you so much for coming all this way. I am Long Yuan, the one who contacted you by phone before."

After he finished speaking, he introduced everyone present one by one.

"Rather than calling him a benefactor, we are actually fellow enthusiasts of swordsmanship."

Upon hearing the abbot's words, Kogoro Mouri immediately followed up with a compliment, "No wonder the abbot is in such good health."

"Speaking of which, I heard that your temple has a Buddha statue that is consecrated only once every 12 years."

“Yes,” the abbot nodded, “that is the main Buddha of this temple, Medicine Buddha.”

Upon hearing this, Suzuki Yusuke couldn't help but look at the old monk with new respect.

Even though such an important Medicine Buddha statue has been stolen, he can still remain so calm, as if the statue had never been stolen at all.

Is this the mental cultivation of top Buddhist disciples?

Is Buddha within one's own heart?

There is indeed something.

He then looked at the three so-called benefactors. In his memory, the murderer in this movie was a master swordsman and also a skilled archer.

He immediately ruled out the obese antique dealer, Sakura Seizo.

Since he didn't recall any plot involving an internal traitor, the culprit was quickly identified, leaving Mizuo Harutaro and Saijo Taiga as the remaining options.

He's a master swordsman; we should have a proper spar. He can't really go all out against Hattori Heizo.

"Young friend, you must come and visit me more often when you have time."

At that moment, the abbot looked at Suzuki Yusuke with a smile and said something.

What does it mean?

Yusuke Suzuki nodded in agreement.

"It should be open to the public for worship the day after tomorrow, right?" Ran Mouri picked up where the abbot left off. "Actually, we're here to be here for this grand occasion."

“You are very kind, benefactor. I think the Medicine Buddha will be very happy.”

After chatting for a while, the abbot continued to entertain the three people, while Suzuki Yusuke and the others were led into the temple.

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"What did you say?! The Medicine Buddha has been stolen?!"

Kogoro Mouri was completely stunned. The commission only mentioned that a Buddha statue had been stolen, but he never expected that the stolen statue would be Yakushi Nyorai!

Chapter 236 Ai Haibara's "Good Person Card"

To be honest, is it really appropriate to entrust this level of theft case to a detective?

Kogoro Mouri asked himself a question.

But Longyuan continued, “The theft actually happened eight years ago. At the time, I insisted on calling the police immediately, but the abbot said that if we are destined, perhaps one day we can meet this Medicine Buddha again.”

"He really has a positive outlook..."

Kogoro Mouri sighed for a moment, but then became serious. He had already accepted the request, so he naturally had to give it a try.

After visiting the place where the Medicine Buddha was kept, the group arrived at the reception room, where Long Yuan officially took out the real thing.

I found this letter in my mailbox five days ago.

The bumbling detective took the envelope and looked through it. There was no name or receipt, and the contents of the envelope were even more baffling.

A piece of paper was written on it: "If you can solve the mystery of this painting, you will know where the Buddha statue is."