Gin doesn't want to work hard

"it's me."

Kurosawa emerged from a blind spot in Shinichi Kudo's line of sight.

"Big brother?" Vodka breathed a sigh of relief when he saw it was Kurosawa.

Then, he looked at Shinichi Kudo lying on the ground and sneered.

"That's that detective from before, he's been following us! Boss, should I take care of him?"

As he spoke, Vodka reached into his coat.

"Wait, the police aren't far away. Shooting will attract them," Bourbon interrupted before Kurosawa could speak.

Vodka hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then looked at Kurosawa.

"Brother, what should I do?"

Kurosawa glanced at Amuro Tooru, but ultimately did not refute his words.

Considering that Shinichi Kudo once played games with him, we'll let him off this time.

Kurosawa reached into his coat, bypassed Beretta with its silencer, and took out a box containing medicine, handing it to Bourbon.

"This is a new poison developed by the organization. Feed it to him, Bourbon."

Kurosawa specifically called out Amuro Tooru's code name, while making sure that he didn't appear in Shinichi Kudo's line of sight.

This was to distract him.

So, great detective, please pay more attention to Bourbon from now on.

Amuro Tooru took the medicine box, took out a pill and put it into Shinichi Kudo's mouth, then poured water down his throat. His movements were swift and efficient, showing no sign of reluctance.

This is the effect we want.

Kurosawa's lips curled up slightly, and he spoke before Amuro Tooru could call out his code name.

"let's go."

Kurosawa picked up the tape recorder that had fallen to the ground and turned to leave.

Vodka and the other man quickly followed.

Shinichi Kudo felt burning hot all over, as if he were melting, and was in excruciating pain.

As his consciousness faded, the last image that remained in his mind's eye was the departing figure of the man in black.

“Bourbon…”

As Shinichi Kudo pondered the name, he sank into utter darkness.

Chapter 20 Conan

After sending a message to Chianti that the two could retreat, Kurosawa turned to look at Amuro Tooru, indicating that he should return the remaining medicine.

Amuro Tooru handed the medicine box to Kurosawa, seemingly casually.

"Gin, are we just going to leave like this? What if that great detective is lucky enough to survive?"

"You'll know if you try it."

Toru Amuro: "..."

Amuro Tooru, who had been retorted by Kurosawa, shut his mouth at the right moment.

If he continued talking, Amuro Tooru was really afraid that Gin would just give him a pill.

Speechless all the way.

The three of them quietly left the amusement park and went to the Porsche parked by the roadside.

Vodka got into the driver's seat without asking, while Kurosawa took the passenger seat.

Amuro Tooru, who was a step behind, went to the back seat and reached out to open the car door.

He pulled hard, but the car door wouldn't budge.

Amuro Tooru was a little puzzled, so he took two steps forward and knocked on the passenger window.

The car window slowly rolled down, and Kurosawa glanced at him.

"Gin, back door..."

"Find your own way back."

Before Amuro Tooru could finish speaking, Kurosawa interrupted him.

"Drive." This was said to vodka.

"yes, Sir."

Without the slightest hesitation, Vodka immediately started the car.

Kurosawa, busy going back to enjoy his vacation, was not willing to make a special trip to send Amuro Tooru back.

"Hey! Wait..."

As the black Porsche drove away, Amuro Tooru lowered his hand, which he had tried to use to stop it, and resignedly walked towards a taxi parked nearby.

……

On the road.

Kurosawa opened the box he had obtained from the deal with the company president.

Unsurprisingly, it was full of cash.

As usual, Kurosawa took out one-tenth of it, then closed the box again and threw it back into the back seat.

Anyway, if this money is given to the organization, some lazybones will just squander it as funds. It's better to use it to expand your own slush fund.

He's a hard worker, but what's wrong with him being greedy and taking a little money?

Kurosawa was perfectly justified.

Vodka was used to this and quietly came up with a reason for the money.

Gasoline costs, prop costs, entrance fees...

Oh, and there's also the taxi fare for Bourbon.

Vodka, who was already used to finding excuses for his older brother, took all factors into account.

While he was thinking, Vodka continued to move, and the vehicle drove smoothly on the road.

Ten minutes later.

After turning another corner, Vodka parked the car at the entrance of an alley.

"Big brother, we've arrived."

Kurosawa grunted in agreement, opened the door, and got out of the car.

Just as he was about to leave, he remembered something and turned back to give him some instructions.

"Don't come looking for me for the next two days. If you need anything, call me."

Kurosawa plans to have Professor Agasa come over in the next couple of days to install the equipment needed for the game; it wouldn't be good if they ran into each other then.

“I understand, brother.” Vodka never asked too many questions about Kurosawa.

Kurosawa nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

This is why he carries vodka with him. Although he's not very smart, he won't ask questions he shouldn't ask or say things he shouldn't say. Based on these two points, being a little stupid isn't a big deal.

……

Emerging from the alley, Kurosawa transformed back into the gentle and mild-mannered "Kurosawa Jin".

Just as he was about to head home, a big yellow dog blocked his way.

"Woof! Woof! Woof..."

The big yellow dog barked loudly at Kurosawa, who released a hint of murderous intent with slight impatience. The big yellow dog immediately tucked its tail between its legs and whimpered.

But to Kurosawa's surprise, it didn't run away immediately. Instead, it paced back and forth anxiously, looking like it wanted to go forward but didn't dare.

Kurosawa barely mustered a shred of interest and beckoned to it.

Upon seeing this, the big yellow dog immediately pounced over and enthusiastically licked Kurosawa's hand.

While licking, it made soft noises, its head constantly looking in one direction.

Kurosawa understood what it meant.

"You want me to go with you?"

The big yellow dog barked once and turned into another alley.

Kurosawa thought for a moment, then got up and followed.

……

Following the big yellow dog through a maze of turns, the man and the dog arrived at the gate of a school.

Erqiao Middle School

Kurosawa was looking at the school's name when a dog's bark caught his attention.

He looked up at the sound and saw the big yellow dog squatting in front of a small dog hole, beckoning him over.

Kurosawa frowned as he watched the big yellow dog crawl inside, without making a move.

"Wang?"

A head popped out of the hole and called out with a hint of confusion.

Kurosawa glanced at it with disdain, took two steps back, gave it a boost, and nimbly scaled the wall.

The big yellow dog stared blankly at Kurosawa falling from the sky, then barked excitedly and turned to run off in one direction.

Kurosawa followed slowly.

By this point, he already had a general idea of ​​what had happened.

If he remembers correctly, this should be the first case that Shinichi Kudo has experienced since becoming Conan.