The Daily Life of a Salted Fish Assassin in Anime Crossovers

In the end, this man overcame the demons within him and did not do anything that would have eliminated him completely.

But he was really unlucky.

His fiancée is obsessed, but the person he likes has no feelings for him at all.

Thinking this, Jiang Hang stepped forward and casually stopped Ebihara Toshimi's actions.

Immediately afterwards, with the sound of flashlights turning on, six or seven more figures emerged from the vicinity.

Kimie Shimashiro, several respected elders on the island, and Heiji Hattori, whom I met this afternoon.

Seeing these people appear here with solemn expressions, and Jiang Hang, whom she had just met at dusk, Ebihara Toshimi's heart skipped a beat, realizing that she had been tricked by them.

She stared blankly at Shimashiro Kimie who had walked up to her, and Fukuyama Rokuro who was looking at her with a shocked expression, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

"So, what happened back then was instigated by Naoko, and then Saori set the fire herself?"

With a serious expression, Kimie Shimashiro asked Toshimi Ebihara a question.

Toshimi Ebihara subconsciously shook her head, then realized that she was wrong, and quickly changed her mind to nodding.

"Yes, it was all Saori's doing. If you don't believe me, you can ask Naoko. I was just momentarily blinded by greed and wanted to check on the mermaid's remains. What happened back then has nothing to do with me!"

“Oh, really?” Shimashiro Kimie’s gaze swept over Ebihara Toshimi, a gaze that felt both strange and familiar to her.

What was unfamiliar was that she had never seen such an expression on her friend's face before.

What she was familiar with was that she had seen Mikoto display such a serious and sharp expression many times at the mermaid festivals held by Mikoto.

"You, are you possessed by a spirit?" Ebihara Toshimi's words were somewhat incoherent.

At this point, Kimie Shimashiro was not using her acting skills.

Her disgust and hatred for the stupid woman in front of her no longer needed acting; it was simply her most genuine feeling.

"But Saori has always told me with absolute certainty that back then, she initially expressed her dissatisfaction at not drawing the Dugong Arrow, and then, under your and Naoko's encouragement, she finally came up with the idea of ​​burning down the warehouse."

"And among them, you were the one who encouraged her the most, and even took the initiative to provide her with the spark."

Hearing her lie exposed by Shimashiro Kimie, and seeing the even more incredulous look on Fukuyama Rokuro's face, Ebihara Toshimi became even more flustered.

"Saori clearly misremembered. How could this have anything to do with me? I only said a couple of words at most, and in the end, Saori was the one who set the fire."

Only then did she finally realize what was happening.

"Wait, you've already learned the truth about what happened back then from Saori?"

"Where is Saori now? Have you already gotten rid of her?"

She quickly took several steps back, as if confirming that the Shimashiro Kimie in front of her was no longer the Shimashiro Kimie she knew, but a "mermaid" whose body had been taken over by fate.

She finally let go of the shovel in her hand, which Jiang Hang then took and casually tossed aside.

"Hey, detective from Tokyo, didn't you come to this island to investigate the whereabouts of that woman, Kadowaki Saori? Didn't you notice that something's wrong with Kimie? She's been possessed by a mermaid; she's a monster now. You should get rid of her quickly!"

She tried to persuade Jiang Hang, but Jiang Hang just shrugged.

"Then how can you be so sure that we're not being controlled by that so-called mermaid?"

His slightly teasing words sounded like a death knell to Toshimi Ebihara.

Seeing that Ebihara Tomi's defenses had been completely shattered, Jiang Hang clapped his hands and said no more.

If he really manages to drive this guy to a mental breakdown, then he'll have to work through the night to level up his psychotherapy skills.

He looked at the old people on the island.

"The truth is just this, and you've all heard it now. I've also recorded these pieces of evidence. As for how to proceed next, and what to do about the mermaid sacrifice on the island, you should discuss these things first, and then tell me when you've reached a decision."

He then looked at Fukuyama Rokuro, who was still confused about the situation, walked over, gently patted him on the shoulder, and then left.

Several men, along with the already skilled Shimashiro Kimie, were left there. It would be strange if they couldn't subdue a woman who was on the verge of a mental breakdown.

He was waiting for the old people on the island to give him, and for Shimadai Kimie, a reasonable explanation for what happened next.

Anyway, if he is not satisfied with the other party's handling of the situation, he will take matters into his own hands.

However, it's clear that the old men on Mermaid Island have a lot of influence.

It's also possible that the sacrifices the Shimadai family has made for the island over the years have been so great that it's impossible to make those biased decisions.

After a rather long night, when Jiang Hang finally got out of bed in the hotel feeling refreshed, he discovered that the police from Fukui Prefecture had arrived on the island early that morning, seemingly preparing to take the three people who set fire to and killed Shimashiro Kimie's mother three years ago for a further investigation.

Jiang Hang looked at Hattori Heiji, who seemed to have stayed up all night again.

“This is my opinion; ultimately, it’s more appropriate to let the police handle this kind of thing,” Heiji admitted that he did it all.

"However, for the sake of Mermaid Island's future, I have already contacted my father. He has a fairly good relationship with the Superintendent General of Police in Fukui Prefecture, so it shouldn't be a problem for him to help cover up the truth about Mermaid Island."

So having a father who is a police inspector is really helpful; he can resolve these troubles with just a few words.

Jiang Hang glanced at Hattori Heiji and teased him in a joking tone, "I never would have guessed you were the type to abuse your power for personal gain."

Hattori Heiji shrugged helplessly.

“Even if I don’t say anything, you’ll definitely ask your acquaintances at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for help. Rather than letting you waste those favors, I’d rather ask my old man for a word. At least Fukui Prefecture is closer to Osaka.”

"Moreover, Mermaid Island is a relatively famous tourist attraction in Fukui Prefecture, and many important figures have visited it. Fukui Prefecture itself wants to protect this place. Even if I don't go to them, they will most likely handle this case discreetly."

"If you think I'm abusing my power for personal gain, then you owe me a favor this time, okay?"

After experiencing a series of setbacks, Hattori Heiji was no longer as straightforward as when they first met.

It seems that his father must have given him some guidance during this period, which has made him more rational in dealing with the hidden benefits brought by his family's status and power, as well as the responsibilities and obligations he needs to bear.

It's unclear what impact this change will have on Hattori Heiji's future.

But Jiang Hang is already a plot disruptor without any emotions. He has already changed so many plots, so it's no surprise that Hattori Heiji has changed one more person.

From Jiang Hang's perspective, it wouldn't be a bad thing if Hattori Heiji could change his personality, which is even more prone to getting carried away than Conan.

Jiang Hang smiled and said, "In that case, if you ever encounter a case you can't solve, just give me a call, and I'll come over right away to help you out, okay?"

Hattori Heiji waved his hand. He was just joking with Jiang Hang and wouldn't take Jiang Hang's words seriously.

He didn't want to call Jiang Hang over for help, because that would prove that he was completely inferior to the other party.

He might only seek Jiang Hang's help if he encountered a case that even his father couldn't figure out.

Jiang Hang said he would wait and see.

After a brief exchange with Hattori Heiji, Jiang Hang met with the police officers who had come to the island.

Jiang Hang is now very famous in the police system. He's a big shot in the Metropolitan Police Department and even helped develop a new network defense system. Police headquarters in various regions are all looking to Jiang Hang for help and to learn from his experience.

Therefore, after Jiang Hang revealed his identity, the police officers' attitude towards him immediately changed. In addition, since Jiang Hang had solved the case on the side, they naturally did not hide anything about the case.

Kadowaki Saori, who had been detained for three days and had barely eaten anything, was brought out of the warehouse.

Naoko Kuroe and Tomi Ebihara have also been taken away for interrogation.

In fact, Saori Kadowaki's situation was also considered illegal detention by Kimie Shimashiro.

However, considering that Kadowaki Saori was one of the murderers of Shimashiro Kimie's mother, and that Kadowaki Saori did not encounter any life-threatening danger, there is naturally still a lot of room for maneuver.

Obtaining a not-guilty plea is considerably easier than in the case of Miyoshi Asako.

Chapter 521: Chapter 517: Kogoro Mouri, who still encounters cases despite losing Conan

The unexpected events that occurred on Mermaid Island early this morning naturally attracted the attention of many tourists.

However, the residents of Mermaid Island had already been gathered together last night by the elders on the island who had witnessed the truth, and they explained what happened back then.

Therefore, when faced with questions from tourists today, they only said that the recent loss of the dugong arrow on the island was likely due to the islanders deliberately stealing it and then selling it to outsiders at a high price. Now that the police have found evidence, they have come to take those people back to the police station to give statements.

This explanation certainly satisfied the tourists' curiosity.

An arrow from Mermaid Island can fetch millions of yen outside, even alarming the police. It seems the mermaid legend of Mermaid Island is indeed a bit far-fetched.

Of course, the island's residents also took the opportunity to explain to the tourists that although the Dugong Arrow was a magical artifact blessed by Lord Mikoto, these blessings would only apply to the person who drew the Dugong Arrow. If anyone tried to profit from it, they might instead suffer a backlash from Lord Mikoto.

Therefore, they even made a special exception for the person who bought the Dugong Arrow, saying that since this was the first time such a situation had occurred, Lord Mingyang would make an exception this time and would not pursue the person who bought the Dugong Arrow at a high price.

But if something like this happens again, don't blame Master Ming for being ruthless.

With this much promotion, Mermaid Island's fame will likely rise even further.

Of course, Jiang Hang had just casually mentioned these things to the people on Mermaid Island last night.

After all, judging from Shimashiro Kimie's appearance, she clearly still has a lot of feelings for Mermaid Island.

Even though she has freed herself from her obsession and broken free from the shackles her mother had placed upon her with her life, she clearly doesn't want to destroy Mermaid Island in her own hands.

Even if she really doesn't want to stay on Mermaid Island anymore, she'll probably make arrangements for Mikoto's affairs first, so that the other people on the island can inherit the shrine and Mikoto's identity.

As for whether her successor can continue to play the role of Mingyang well, or whether the island's residents will choose to let Mingyang truly retire, she probably won't worry too much.

"And didn't you, Mr. Jiang Hang, say that you wanted me to become your subordinate and that you would use your film and television companies to produce a special episode for Mermaid Island as a publicity stunt?"

"If they can't protect Mermaid Island, which they've managed for so many years, just because they're missing one of the island's representatives, then it's only because they weren't organized enough."

In the detention center, because of her alleged illegal imprisonment of others, Shimashiro Kimie was interrogated. Although she did not commit any major crimes, and Jiang Hang, a big shot, specially hired a well-known lawyer in the legal field to defend her, this process still had to be followed.

"Don't worry, your lawyer has already gotten off the plane and will be here soon. You'll only be in the detention center for a day or two at most, and then you'll be free again. I can give you a month's leave to do whatever you want then."

Because this world incorporates the Ace Attorney universe, over 90% of cases are tried according to the highly efficient criminal trial system in the Ace Attorney universe, where the time from case filing to sentencing is a maximum of three days.

Furthermore, once a defendant is acquitted by a judge in court, even if new evidence is later discovered, the defendant cannot be prosecuted for the same crime again.

The only difference is that three days ago, the police had more time to investigate and file a case, especially for murder cases, where the investigation time would be even longer.

Unless pressured by high-ranking officials, it is rare for a murder to occur on the first day and the trial to begin the next.

However, for lawyers who truly want to win, they will still choose to go to the crime scene in person to investigate, or cooperate with detectives they know well.

In this worldview, Eri Kisaki and Kogoro Mouri are actually quite a good match, provided that Conan comes along to help.

Although the illegal imprisonment case of Shimashiro Kimie involved a murder case from years ago, the details were relatively simple, so it usually only took one or two days to completely close the case.

The undefeated lawyer with his neatly parted hairstyle, driven by the high litigation costs, flew to the Fukui Prefecture detention center at noon that day.

Before the other party completed the formalities, Jiang Hang talked to Shimashiro Kimie about the deeply affected Fukuyama Rokuro. When he heard from Shimashiro Kimie that she had never had any special feelings for him, Jiang Hang could only silently offer his blessings to the poor man.

It seems that not only will Kimie Shimashiro choose to leave this island, but Rokuro Fukuyama will probably also leave his birthplace, which is full of regrets.

Just as Jiang Hang was sighing like this, the lawyer he had hired finally completed a bunch of formalities and came to him.