The Daily Life of a Salted Fish Assassin in Anime Crossovers

Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Killing someone by destroying their spirit?

Jiang Hang didn't care about the doubts. He simply nodded to Suzuki Jirokichi and walked to the crime scene.

Because the police have not yet collected any more clues about the murderer, they are currently investigating all the staff members from the TV station who have been to this floor during this period.

Upon seeing Jiang Hang enter the room, Inspector Megure approached him with great enthusiasm.

"Brother Jiang Hang, you've arrived!"

Jiang Hang greeted Inspector Megure and then used Eagle Vision to observe.

The deceased's name was Michihiko Suwa, a well-known producer at Nichiri TV, whose name was associated with many of the station's projects.

And now, his life has been abruptly ended. His body leans against the wall by the window, and the blood from the gunshot wound has splattered onto the window behind him.

The only evidence left at the crime scene now is the handgun used by the murderer to kill Michihiko Suwa, and Michihiko Suwa's cell phone.

Jiang Hang surveyed the scene and found that, since police and television staff had entered the house after Suwa Michihiko's death, the room was filled with traces of their presence, as seen from Hawkeye's perspective.

Finding traces of the murderer in this chaotic house is no easy task.

After temporarily recalling Hawkeye, Jiang Hang inquired about further information from Inspector Megure.

“I just heard that no one usually comes to this house. Why did Mr. Suwa suddenly come here, and who was the first to discover his body?”

Inspector Megure pointed to the host who was doing a live broadcast outside the door.

"That's the guy, Takashi Matsuo, the host of the 'Japan Detective Agency' program. He said that before he went on the show, Michihiko Suwa asked him to come here after the show to discuss a new project, so Michihiko Suwa was waiting for him here."

Inspector Megure then looked at another television station employee: "He was the one who discovered the crime scene. According to him, Takashi Matsuo had a short live event after the program ended, so he asked him to come here and tell Michihiko Suwa. Unexpectedly, he saw Michihiko Suwa's body as soon as he arrived, so he called the police."

After he finished speaking, he whispered to Jiang Hang, "Actually, judging from the motive and method of the murder, Matsuo Takashi is very likely the culprit. Suwa Michihiko came to this room because of an agreement with him. In addition, Matsuo Takashi himself is quite skilled at shooting and had the opportunity to obtain firearms through some illegal means. Moreover, I investigated the situation at the TV station, and it is said that he and Suwa Michihiko have some disagreements. His program, which he has been running for several years, is about to be replaced by Suwa Michihiko..."

After listening to Inspector Megure's words, Jiang Hang's expression turned somewhat strange when he looked at the host, whose eyes were red and who was still speaking passionately.

If he really did commit murder, then to put on this act for the entire nation is simply to destroy his spirit.

However, Inspector Megure sighed again: "But according to our investigation, when Michihiko Suwa died, he was doing a live broadcast. The national audience and all the guests present could confirm this. He definitely didn't have time to commit the crime. Now we can only hope to find some information from the gun left behind by the criminal."

"Isn't there another anonymous call? How's the investigation going with that call?"

“The technical department is still investigating, but anonymous calls are inherently difficult to trace. Right now, we only know that the call was made from this area, but we can’t continue the investigation,” Inspector Megure also seemed to have a headache about this anonymous call. “And we can’t be sure whether this anonymous call is related to the murderer.”

"Since Michihiko Suwa is a well-known producer, he often receives calls from unknown people. It's possible that the call just happened to be made at that time. We are currently checking the surveillance footage from the elevator and stairwell, hoping to find some clues... Brother Jiang Hang, did you notice anything at the scene?"

"Let me take a closer look..." As he said this, Jiang Hang's gaze fell on Conan, who was carefully observing the deceased below the window.

Jiang Hang's lips twitched. Conan really knew how to use his short stature to his advantage of not being easily noticed. He had only asked Inspector Megure a few questions when Conan had already slipped over to the body to check on Suwa Michihiko's death.

Under Jiang Hang's gaze, Inspector Megure also noticed Conan standing to the side. Having dealt with Kogoro Mouri countless times this month, he already recognized the little guy: "Isn't this Conan? How come he came with you too?"

Perhaps it's because Conan has encountered so many murder cases, yet he has never shown any fear, and has instead always been there to help Kogoro Mouri solve the cases.

In addition, Conan is a fairly sensible kid who doesn't damage things at crime scenes, so Inspector Megure has become too lazy to ask Conan to leave the crime scene.

"I was playing with him at a friend's house today when this happened, so I came over to check on him. I didn't expect him to sneak into my car, so I had no choice but to bring him here." Jiang Hang casually made up a few things to dispel Inspector Megure's doubts. "I'll take a look around here and then take him out."

As he said this, he walked over to Conan, squatted down, and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "So, did you figure out anything?"

Conan shook his head: "The murderer's marksmanship was very accurate. He hit him directly in the temple, killing him instantly."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hang instinctively sensed that something was amiss.

He stood up under Conan's gaze, then looked at the bullet holes in the wall beside him.

Two bullet holes were under the curtain to the left of the victim, and another was under the clock above the window. It looks like the killer shot the victim four times, but only one shot hit the victim's head.

Perhaps the killer just happened to hit the victim's vital point, causing the victim to die on the spot, but it is also possible that this was a deliberate disguise by the killer!

With this thought in mind, Jiang Hang turned on his eagle eye and looked at the window with bullet holes.

Then, from his eagle-eye perspective, he sensed that something was amiss with the window.

He gently pushed the window and discovered that the window in this room was not the common kind, but the kind that could rotate 360 ​​degrees with the central axis as the pivot.

Jiang Hang tried to lean his body against the window, but at that moment, the TV camera turned directly onto him.

The enthusiastic host, Takashi Matsuo, was introducing Jiang Hang to the viewers in front of their televisions.

"Dear viewers, I've just received news that the Hawkeye Detective who recently stopped Phantom Thief Kid's operation has arrived at the crime scene to assist the police investigation. Hopefully, he can help us catch the real culprit who killed Mr. Suwa!"

Chapter 117: Chapter 116: Nakamori Ginzo's Eighteen Years of Setbacks

Inspector Megure was also taken aback by the TV station's actions and quickly told the officers next to him to block the camera.

"Didn't I just tell you that even if you're filming, you're not allowed to come into the room? Get out now!" Inspector Megure glared at Takashi Matsuo, who had brought the camera in, looking somewhat angry.

This is the crime scene! It's one thing for these TV guys to be doing a live broadcast of the case, but now Suwa Michihiko's body is still in the room. Who knows if that camera just now captured the body on camera!

After being yelled at by Inspector Megure, the photographer was also kicked out of the room by the police. Matsuo Takashi apologized to Inspector Megure, saying, "Officer, I'm so sorry. I just really wanted to know who killed Mr. Suwa. When I heard that Mr. Jiang Hang had come to the scene, I couldn't control my emotions..."

Jiang Hang is now also looking to Matsuo Takashi.

Just as the camera was pointed at Jiang Hang, he subconsciously turned his head away, so he was probably not caught on camera.

He then stood in front of Suwa Michihiko's body to block the camera.

After all, it would be fine if it were a proper newspaper article or interview, but he's just being low-key and doesn't want to be like the God of Gamblers who doesn't allow people to take his picture.

In the current situation, he always seems to be putting on a show for others.

He's here to solve a case, not to boost the TV station's ratings.

He looked at Matsuo Takashi with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

From the eagle's perspective, Jiang Hang saw the slight sweat beading on Matsuo Takashi's forehead. Upon closer inspection of his facial expression, Jiang Hang had a feeling that this guy had done it on purpose.

He watched as Takashi Matsuo apologized to Inspector Megure and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Matsuo, I heard that Mr. Suwa invited you here to discuss something?"

Matsuo Takashi looked at Jiang Hang with a sorrowful expression, appearing extremely remorseful: "It's all my fault. If I had suggested that Mr. Suwa meet elsewhere, this probably wouldn't have happened!"

"Mr. Jiang Hang, I beg you, you must find the murderer who killed Mr. Suwa!" As he said this, he bowed deeply to Jiang Hang.

Seeing Matsuo Takashi's expression, Jiang Hang remained unmoved. Instead, he asked the man, "I heard that Mr. Suwa seems to have had some conflict with you recently, but it seems that someone else has made a mistake?"

Takashi Matsuo sighed, "Indeed, it seems there was some conflict between us because Mr. Suwa wanted to replace me as the host of 'Japan Detective Agency,' but I've known him for six or seven years, from the beginning of 'Japan Detective Agency' until now, and we've always worked hard to get better ratings for the show..."

“He recently talked to me about a new project he wants me to host, so we don’t actually have any conflict… Mr. Jiang Hang, you don’t think I’m the one who killed Mr. Suwa, do you?”

Just then, Takagi Wataru entered the room with a report. He was slightly surprised to see Jiang Hang in the room. He nodded slightly to Jiang Hang and then said to Inspector Megure, "Inspector Megure, I just went to the TV station and retrieved the surveillance footage."

"I have sent officers to question people who came to this floor by elevator or stairs during that time period. I believe we will soon find out who came here."

Upon hearing Takagi Wataru's words, Matsuo Takashi also inquired of him, "Officer, I don't think I've been here before. After all, I've been at the recording site the whole time and haven't left at all—"

As Takashi Matsuo was speaking, a policeman next to him suddenly interrupted him: "No, you left for about three minutes, during the time when the Phantom Thief Kid short film was playing. I remember it very clearly."

Jiang Hang looked at the policeman, who was none other than Nakamori Ginzo, the policeman Suzuki Jirokichi had mentioned who had questioned his abilities during the live broadcast.

Since the first appearance of Phantom Thief Kid more than ten years ago, he has been responsible for capturing Phantom Thief Kid. More than ten years have passed, and he is still responsible for capturing Phantom Thief Kid.

He can be described as a typical character who suffers repeated defeats but never gives up. He has experienced setbacks that most people would never encounter in their entire lives, just by fighting against two generations of Phantom Thief Kid.

Although he kept getting thrashed by Phantom Thief Kid, after a while, his level would still improve.

He quietly noted down things like Takashi Matsuo having briefly left the recording studio.

Hearing what Nakamori Ginzo said, Matsuo Takashi quickly scratched the back of his head apologetically: "Sorry, Officer Nakamori, I forgot about that. I had a bit of an upset stomach at the time, so I went to the restroom. The security cameras on the way should have captured me."

His gaze fell on Takagi Wataru, who was standing to the side.

“Mr. Matsuo was not seen here in the surveillance footage, and it would take at least five minutes to go back and forth from here to the recording studio upstairs. Even if Mr. Matsuo left the recording studio, he did not have enough time to commit the crime.”

Because Inspector Megure had previously suspected that Takashi Matsuo had a motive for murder, Wataru Takagi also carefully observed whether Takashi Matsuo was among the people who had been to this floor.

The answer is no. Although Takashi Matsuo briefly left the recording studio on the ninth floor, the cameras did not capture him coming to the fourth floor.

Even if the other party used some method to avoid being filmed by the camera, three minutes is still far from enough time for them to make a round trip.

Of course, if the other side has Jiang Hang's rope gun, that's a different story.

If Jiang Hang were to use his rope gun, going downstairs or upstairs would be much faster than taking the elevator. In three minutes, besides killing people back and forth, he might even be able to go to the toilet.

However, rope guns are a high-tech device that ordinary people can't make.

Even Dr. Agasa, who possesses the core technology, is currently unable to create a simplified version of the rope gun.

After listening to Takagi Wataru's words, Matsuo Takashi looked at Jiang Hang again: "Mr. Jiang Hang, I won't disturb your investigation at the scene. If you make any discoveries about the murderer, please let me know. I also want to know as soon as possible who killed Mr. Suwa!"

Takashi Matsuo bowed deeply to Jiang Hang once more before preparing to leave the room.

Just then, Jiang Hang suddenly said to Takashi Matsuo, "Mr. Matsuo, I did make a discovery just now, regarding the method by which the murderer killed Mr. Suwa."

Would you be interested in staying to listen?

Chapter 118: Chapter 117: The Hypothetical Principle

After Jiang Hang finished speaking, almost everyone in the room fell silent.

"Method of the crime...?"

After a brief hesitation, Inspector Megure asked Jiang Hang, "Brother Jiang Hang, there's nothing suspicious about the modus operandi, right? The killer entered the room with a gun, fired four shots, killed Suwa Michihiko, threw the gun next to him, and fled the scene. Is there something wrong here?"

Conan was also slightly taken aback. Compared to Jiang Hang, who had Hawkeye, his observation skills were actually not weak, and his ability to make connections about cases far surpassed that of ordinary people.

After Jiang Hang explained his method of committing the crime, he quickly understood what Jiang Hang meant.

Jiang Hang glanced at Conan beside him, who seemed to have figured out the killer's modus operandi, and whispered a few words in his ear.

Conan nodded and slipped out of the room.

"Inspector Megure, please remove Mr. Suwa's body first. He shouldn't be disturbed any longer."

Inspector Megure nodded. The police had already made the necessary arrangements and quickly and properly transported Mr. Suwa's body away.

Takashi Matsuo remained silent throughout the entire process, simply waiting for Jiang Hang to express his opinion.

"Let me confirm first, the recording location for the program is on the 9th floor, right?" Jiang Hang asked first.

"The recording location is indeed on the 9th floor..." Takagi Wataru confirmed this.

He has now come to his senses. Since Jiang Hang wants to confirm that the recording site is on the ninth floor, does that mean that the murderer is indeed Matsuo Takashi, who left the recording site once?