The Black Detective of the Detective Conan World

He asked to meet him, offering to pay a "thank you" payment of one million.

Ah...

After hanging up the phone, Naoto Hayashi sat silently at the table, somewhat doubting the intelligence of these people.

Yesterday, Kogoro, after thoroughly investigating the case, ruled out the possibility that the fat man had poisoned the body and identified the real culprit, Ms. Minagawa.

Why would Tanaka Naomichi go to such lengths to give me money?

Is he really that desperate?

And... how come the fat guy was released so quickly after his attempted murder?

After thinking about it, Naoto Hayashi decided to go and see what was going on.

In addition, I need to go to the Mori Detective Agency today. Dr. Masayuki Ogawa, the surgeon from Beika Hospital yesterday, will be coming over to make a request.

"Ah, things are getting busy." Naoto Hayashi stretched and started changing his clothes.

He was still dressed in all black today, but in black casual wear. Combined with Naoto Hayashi's recent good health, he looked full of energy and high spirits.

He's getting more and more handsome.

Ding!

He flicked a maple leaf coin in his hand, its crisp ringing producing an extremely pleasant sound.

He then slapped the gold coin into his hand and stuffed it into his pocket.

After increasing his spiritual energy through good deeds yesterday, Naoto Hayashi decided to carry more gold with him, just in case he needed it someday.

As for whether the Maple Leaf Coin will reveal anything, there's no need to worry about that.

These are officially issued gold coins, and they are still widely circulated in the collector's market. As long as you have money, you can buy many in Japan.

Naoto Hayashi got into his car and soon arrived at the agreed-upon coffee shop.

Yes, it's still the same place where I met with my manager, Mr. Yamagishi Ei, last time.

Upon entering the store, I discovered that the fat man, Tanaka Naomichi, had already arrived early.

On the table was a thick envelope, which should have contained a stack of 10,000 yen bills.

He went to the booth, plopped down opposite the fat man, and asked with some curiosity, "I remember you were taken away yesterday for attempted murder, right? How come you're released today?"

Tanaka Naomichi seemed somewhat intimidated by Hayashi Naoto, so he shrank back and whispered, "I consulted a lawyer and had the cigarettes I poisoned tested... The amount of poison was insufficient; smoking one cigarette wouldn't cause death. It's an 'impossible offense,' at most it would be considered assault."

"Secondly, because the deceased bullied me for a long time, which caused me to have a mental disorder, according to Article 39 of the Criminal Law, the punishment can also be reduced."

"Finally, the poisonous cigarette did not pose an actual danger to the victim because he removed the filter. This can also be used to argue that the act does not constitute attempted murder, but only constitutes attempted murder or other lesser charges..."

"There were some other claims, but I don't remember them all. Anyway, that's how it ended. I was released, but I may have to go to court a few more times."

Naoto Hayashi was shocked!

Holy crap, you can play like this?

After reducing it seven or eight times, it was finally released?

What an amazing lawyer!

"Who is the famous lawyer you consulted?"

"She is Ms. Eri Kisaki, a renowned lawyer known as the 'Queen of the Legal World'."

Lin Zhiren suddenly realized.

He recognized the name; it belonged to Kogoro Mouri's wife and Ran's mother—a strong-willed, aloof, and intelligent middle-aged woman who was beautiful and married.

Unfortunately, she is currently separated from Kogoro.

Lin Zhiren thought to himself, "This fat guy actually managed to find Attorney Eri Kisaki, it's truly amazing!"

Thinking of this, he leaned back in his chair and relaxed, saying, "Mr. Tanaka Naomichi, what I said to you yesterday was all a joke. The murderer is Minagawa Sayuri. Your poisonous cigarettes did not harm the deceased, so you are innocent and there is no need for you to pay any extra fees."

Tanaka Naomichi lowered his head, not daring to look at him, and said in a low voice, "You don't have to do this... This 'thank you money' is something I sincerely want to give you. If you don't accept it, I will feel uneasy."

A joke? Do you want me to believe you?

Tanaka Naomichi didn't believe this at all.

The person who introduced him to the lawyer yesterday had already secretly told him that lawyer Eri Kisaki is the wife of detective Kogoro Mouri!

The relationship between them... is absolutely terrifying when you think about it!

Naomichi Tanaka had already mentally rehearsed the entire process of a shady transaction.

First, the famous detective's unnamed assistant takes the cases; then, corrupt cops fabricate evidence; next, the famous detective concocts the reasoning process; and finally, a renowned lawyer completely exonerates the suspect...

Damn it!

This is a huge gang that works together to commit crimes and steal money!

The people and the energy involved are truly astonishing.

It can be said that these people, when they join forces, are completely capable of manipulating events and distorting facts!

Presumably, anyone would tremble in fear and be at the mercy of these powerful figures.

What merit do I, a mere medical student, possess to deserve such help from these powerful figures?

Moreover, these people are asking for a really fair price; even if the murder case is taken out of the picture, they only ask for one million.

It's totally worth it!

Give it, you must give it!

If I don't give it to them, I'm afraid I'll be arrested by the police in the next moment and charged with a hundred illegal acts.

Moreover, he harbored some dark suspicions...

Why is the murderer being pinned on Minagawa Sayuri?

Consider the other person's situation carefully: a widow with a five-year-old child, whose only relative, Minagawa Katsuhiko, is dead, and what about the property he left behind, as well as the estate left by Mrs. Minagawa...

Damn it! I can't think about it too much! I can't think about it too much!

None of this concerns me! I know nothing! Please take this million and spare my life...

Chapter 19 has been seen again?

Naoto Hayashi was truly impressed.

Money is a small matter.

But look at the fat man opposite him; he's trembling and his face is pale.

Am I that scary?

Or did I say something that caused him to misunderstand?

After much thought, Naoto Hayashi still couldn't figure out where the problem lay.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Zhiren decided not to think too much about it. Since it was money he might as well take, he said, "Then... I'll accept this money?"

Fat Tanaka Naomichi breathed a sigh of relief, immediately slammed his hands on the table, and bumped his forehead against it, saying with immense gratitude, "Thank you so much! You've worked so hard!"

Naoto Hayashi was utterly speechless.

You give me money, and you even thank me? How have I worked hard?

Why don't you go to the hospital to have your brain checked?

Naoto Hayashi clicked his tongue and said, "Alright then."

He placed his hand on the thick envelope.

Suddenly, he felt a burning gaze directed at him.

Turning his head, he saw Conan's shocked and astonished gaze across the street from the cafe.

Exactly the same as last time!

Conan saw it!

He saw Tanaka Naomichi!

I saw Naoto Hayashi!

I saw the thick envelope!

This is another damn dirty deal?!

Once again, openly and brazenly accepting bribes in broad daylight?!

What's wrong with this world?!

He originally wanted to rush in and question Naoto Hayashi and Naomichi Tanaka!

Unfortunately, he has a lot of urgent things to do right now!

At that moment, several figures rushed past him.

It was Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri, and surgeon Masayuki Ogawa!

Conan stomped his foot in frustration, forgetting all about Naoto Hayashi, and ran after him.

Human life is at stake, saving lives is the priority. We can talk about Lin Zhiren taking bribes later!

Lin Zhiren stood in the coffee shop, watching the figures of those people rushing away. He blinked for a moment before realizing that he seemed to have missed the case.

He must have wasted too much time here with that fatso, and by the time the client arrived, the case had already occurred.

Thinking of this, he quickly waved goodbye to the fat man, then stuffed the envelope containing the money into his pocket, hurried out the door, got into the car, and chased after Conan and the others.

However, there were many red lights on the road, and by the time he finally caught up with the suspect in a small park, the incident was already over.

The prisoner was caught and was kneeling on the ground crying, with the murder weapon, a kitchen knife, lying on the ground.

Beside him was a terrified surgeon, Masayuki Ogawa, and a five- or six-year-old boy hiding behind him.

Meanwhile, Kogoro Mouri, Ran, and Conan stood to the side, their expressions somewhat somber.

Naoto Hayashi ran over and called out, "Mori-sensei!"

When Kogoro Mouri saw him, he said with a regretful expression, "Lin-san, you're too late. This case has already been successfully solved by the famous detective Kogoro Mouri!"

After offering a few words of flattery, Lin Zhiren quietly inquired about Xiaolan's background, thus learning the full story of the case.

Actually, the matter is very simple; it's just a medical dispute.

Several years ago, the perpetrator's son fell seriously ill. After being rushed to the hospital, he was saved by surgeon Masayuki Ogawa, but ultimately the surgery failed and the child died.

The perpetrator then came to hate Masayuki Ogawa, feeling that everything was his fault as a doctor.

So the perpetrator would send the Ogawa family 100 million yen, some toys, and a bouquet of flowers every month.

This has continued to this day, with a total of 2500 million yen sent out—that's the amount of insurance money received after the murderer's son died!

Today, the murderer is preparing to kill Masayuki Ogawa's son, wanting him to experience the pain of losing a son!

After hearing this, all Lin Zhiren could say was that everyone here was crazy!

Moreover, the illness is quite serious.

Why make such a ritualistic show of revenge?

And it's 2500 million! Why send it to the doctor piece by piece?

fortunately.

With Conan's meticulous investigation, the case was quickly pieced together, and the culprit's identity was finally confirmed, preventing the crime before he could be captured by Shark.

All of this credit was unceremoniously claimed by Kogoro Mouri, becoming another shining achievement in his detective resume!

Conan didn't take it to heart, but instead watched with satisfaction as Dr. Ogawa held his son and cried, his heart filled with pride.

It's another day for the detective to search for the truth, uphold justice, and protect the innocent!

only……

Naoto Hayashi, who was watching from the sidelines, noticed that Ran's gaze towards Conan was filled with a complex mix of emotions, including doubt, seriousness, shame, and anger.

"Ah... is Conan about to be exposed?" Naoto Hayashi leaned against the park railing, watching the scene with a smile.

This kid is incredibly arrogant. Despite being a primary school student, he jumps around in and out of crime scenes, making pronouncements without any restraint, and bossing other adults around...