Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Before Mizunashi Rena could finish speaking, Ryūno chuckled.

Seeing this, not only Mizunashi Rena, but also the FBI agents standing nearby looked at Ryuno in shock.

For some reason, they suddenly felt they couldn't understand the boy in front of them named Takeda Tatsuno.

You're the one who suspects she's connected to the Black Organization... and you're the one who believes she's a CIA member?

Ignoring the gazes of the crowd, Longye continued, "After you heard that the little boy's mother had passed away, you shed tears of sorrow. I believe that was your true feeling."

"Later, you mentioned that you had a 'younger brother,' so I did some research. If I'm not mistaken, the person who frequently called the TV station to inquire about you should be your younger brother, right? I remember his name was Hondo Eisuke."

"And the reason you approached Uncle Mori was probably to protect him, right?"

Hearing this, Rena Mizunashi paused for a few seconds, then smiled helplessly: "That's right, you guessed correctly..."

Amidst everyone's shocked expressions, Rena Mizunashi began to recount the story of her father and younger brother.

At James Black's instruction, Judy immediately ordered an investigation into "Ethan Bentang".

Upon learning that this person was indeed a CIA "NOC," meaning "no official cover," the FBI agents' expressions as they looked at Rena Mizunashi and Tatsuno became incredibly interesting.

"Tatsuno Takeda, tell me, what are you planning to do?" Shuichi Akai asked with a smile.

Since Ryūno had already guessed Mizunashi Rena's identity, his actions today are worth pondering.

Chapter 264 Handcuffs Can Affect Relationships

If they hadn't seen Ryūno suddenly appear, they wouldn't have planned to capture Mizunashi Rena so soon.

At the very least, not today.

According to the investigation, Rena Mizunashi is preparing to interview three "politicians" in the next few days: Yasuharu Tsuchimon, Eisaku Tokiwa, and Junji Senzu, who participated in the House of Representatives election.

Among them, Tsuchimon Yasuhiro is a member of the Self-Defense Forces. He has a strong sense of justice and a very tough attitude towards violence and crime, and he has the highest approval rating among the public.

Eisaku Tokiwa is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Tokyo University. Although he is not well known to the general public, he enjoys high prestige in academia and his chances of winning the election are not low.

The last one, Senju Junji, is a popular actor with a large following among young people. He is also the heir to the Senju family, a powerful conglomerate in the financial world, and is the wealthiest of the three.

The FBI has been dealing with the Black Organization for so long that they've already sensed something "different" about it.

There could be many reasons why the organization allowed Rena Mizunashi to come into contact with these three people.

—Among these three, there might be a member of the organization, and they might be exchanging some intelligence. Or perhaps, the organization has struck some deal with one of the three…

Ryuno glanced at Shuichi Akai, shrugged, and then turned to Rena Mizunashi beside him: "Compared to my thoughts... Rena Mizunashi-san, don't you have anything to say? For example, information about the organization?"

Upon hearing this, the FBI agents turned their attention to Rena Mizunashi, awaiting her reply.

Since she was an undercover agent sent by the CIA to infiltrate the organization, and not a real member, why can't they choose to cooperate?

Compared to the FBI, the CIA's responsibilities are closer to "investigative intelligence."

The CIA is subordinate to the National Security Council, and its duty is to collect foreign intelligence both overtly and covertly. Although it also participates in some special operations abroad, it is essentially a pure intelligence organization.

They place greater emphasis on cultivating members' intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities.

Unlike the FBI, the CIA places more emphasis on cultivating its members' intelligence, observation skills, and willpower than on their physical strength.

The FBI, however, is different. Although it is also an intelligence agency, its responsibilities focus on investigating crime and upholding the law.

Compared to the CIA, which is primarily responsible for gathering intelligence on foreign entities, they are more like "high-ranking police." Violent crimes, espionage, financial crimes, terrorism, and drug offenses all fall within their purview.

Comparatively speaking, the FBI has stricter requirements for the capabilities of its members.

……

Rena Mizunashi glanced at everyone, closed her eyes, and sighed.

When she opened her eyes again, there was a cryptic light in them: "I can cooperate with you. In the future, I can even share the intelligence I obtain while infiltrating the organization with you. But I have a request. I hope you can let my younger brother, Hondo Eisuke, participate in your witness protection program!"

At this point, she glanced at Ryuno: "The reason I approached Kogoro Mouri was to see his character and abilities, because I wanted to entrust my younger brother to his care."

Upon hearing this, Shuichi Akai and the others looked at their superior, James.

After thinking for a few seconds, James agreed to Rena Mizunashi's request and promised to protect Eisuke Hondo for the time being.

Seeing that the FBI had granted her request, Rena Mizunashi expressed her gratitude and then said, "You guessed right, the organization's target is indeed one of those three. However, their goal is not to exchange intelligence, but to assassinate him! They plan to kill Yasuhiro Tsuchimon and force him to 'withdraw' from the election."

Judy immediately asked, "Do you know when they plan to make their move?"

Rena Mizunashi shook her head: "I don't know why, but Gin has already made me withdraw, so I don't know their subsequent plans."

“That’s troublesome…” Judy frowned.

"However, I know their methods and possible locations..."

At this point, Rena Mizunashi lowered her head slightly, seemingly glancing unintentionally at the gleaming handcuffs on her wrists.

Seeing this, Agent Andre Cameron immediately looked at his superior, James. After receiving a nod of approval from his superior, he immediately stepped forward and unlocked Rena Mizunashi's handcuffs.

Rena Mizunashi rotated her wrist and then told everyone about Tsuchimon Yasuharu's recent schedule, which she had previously investigated.

"Since they might choose to use sniping to eliminate their targets, these three locations are the most likely..."

"..."

Seeing that everyone was starting to formulate a plan based on the information given by Rena Mizunashi, Ryuno also prepared to get up and say goodbye.

Anyway, he had already given the small gifts to his friends, and everyone present had been added to Xiao Jia's "surveillance database." He had basically done everything he wanted to do.

According to the FBI and Rena Mizunashi's analysis, Gin and his team will take action no earlier than three days later.

Longye slightly raised the corners of his mouth, inwardly sighing. There was still so much time before the game started!

Shortly after, Ms. Judy saw Tatsuno out the door.

After Ryūno left, James glanced at Akai Shuichi and sighed, "I've also looked at his file. He's quite an extraordinary young man."

"Hmm, he is indeed an interesting boy." Shuichi Akai seemed to have thought of something, and a brief smile appeared on his face.

……

night

Longye returned home.

As soon as the door opened, Xiaolan came to greet her.

"Dinner's ready! Go wash your hands and then let's eat together!"

"Oh, by the way, Dad just called and said he's taking us to an engagement party. Do you want to go?"

"Engagement banquet? Whose engagement banquet?" Longye asked, somewhat puzzled.

Given Uncle Mori's consistent personality, how could he possibly invite him and Ran to his high school classmate's engagement party?

There must be something wrong here!

"It seems to be a high school classmate who's close to Dad? It's tomorrow night," Xiaolan said, recalling for a moment, though somewhat uncertain.

"Then let's go, we don't have anything to do tomorrow anyway~" Seeing that Xiaolan seemed to be interested, Longye nodded.

Not long after, while eating, Xiaolan told Longye her thoughts.

The reason she wanted to attend the engagement party was that she wanted to learn more about what happened to her parents during their high school years.

After all, she knew that her father and mother seemed to have gotten together in high school.

After all, the two were not together during their university years because of their grades.

Kogoro Mouri went to Beika University after graduating from high school. Eri Kisaki, who had excellent grades, went directly to the University of Tokyo, and reportedly passed the entrance exam with a perfect score.

But by then, the two seemed to have already started a long-distance relationship.

Strangely, neither Kogoro Mouri nor Eri Kisaki mentioned much about their experiences in high school.

This matter has always intrigued Xiaolan.

Chapter 265 Different Pre-Wedding Celebrations

Ryūno fully understands Ran's thoughts.

This isn't curiosity; it's just girls' favorite thing: gossip and celebrity worship.

The difference is that while others follow celebrity gossip, Xiaolan follows her parents' gossip.

Thinking of this, Ryuno chuckled and said, "By the way, Ran, Aunt Yukiko seems to have mentioned something to me. Uncle Mori and Auntie were apparently a little too close back in high school~"

"Really! Did Aunt Yukiko say anything else?!" Ran's eyes lit up instantly when she heard what Ryuno said next.

……

the next night

Kogoro Mouri drove Ryūno and the others to the engagement party.

Upon arriving at their destination and parking the car, everyone prepared to get out.

It was called an engagement banquet, but it was actually a dinner party the night before the wedding, also known as a "pre-wedding celebration".

——"Click"

Just then, Kogoro Mouri pressed the button and locked the car door.

Seeing this, Longye and the others looked puzzled.

Before Ryūno and Conan could speak, Ran asked first, "Dad, why did you lock the car door?"

Kogoro Mouri paused for a second, then turned to look seriously at Tatsuno and Ran in the back seat.

The atmosphere inside the car seemed to become heavy as a result.

Just when Ryūno and the other two thought he was about to reveal some shocking news, Kogoro Mouri spoke up.

"Listen! Today is just a pre-wedding celebration, no gifts are needed! But I definitely have to give a gift tomorrow!!"

"Let's not talk about Conan. You and Tatsuno are both minors, so you don't need to give any money..."

The three of them frowned, as if their expressions were saying, "Hmm... so what?"

After a pause, Kogoro Mouri continued, "You're still young, so you probably don't understand, but the standard for gift money these days is unusually high!!!"

"Listen up! This meal is on me! You guys are all welcome to eat as much as you want today!!"

After he finished speaking, he laughed wickedly.

Longye and his two companions: "???"