The Black Detective of the Detective Conan World

His body is naturally rather thin and weak. If he could make up for it in this way, wouldn't that be incredibly satisfying?

How come I never noticed this before?

It's probably because the souls it devoured were all too trashy.

Just then, a loud shout came from behind: "What are you doing? Don't go near the crime scene!"

Hearing that familiar voice, Naoto Hayashi turned around and saw that it was indeed the famous detective Shinichi Kudo!

He was looking at me with a serious expression, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Who in their right mind would go up to the headless rider and take a closer look?!

Suspicious! Very suspicious!

And for some reason, Shinichi Kudo felt that the young man in front of him looked somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him around Ran's house before.

Upon seeing Shinichi Kudo appear, Naoto Hayashi wiped his mouth, took two steps back, and asked curiously, "You're saying this is the crime scene? Isn't it an accident?"

Shinichi Kudo said sternly, "We'll talk when the police arrive."

Soon after, the police arrived at the scene after receiving the report.

It's none other than the detectives' good friend, Inspector Megure!

Following behind were subordinates from the Third Division of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Metropolitan Police Department, First Investigation Division, Violent Crime Investigation Section.

A bunch of diligent and hardworking NPCs.

When the police arrived, they immediately took control of the scene, set up a cordon, and inspected the situation.

Next up is the highlight moment for the famous detective Shinichi Kudo!

Naoto Hayashi knew that this was the beginning of everything, the infamous "Roller Coaster Murder Case"!

He remembered the case very clearly. The case itself was unremarkable; it was just a small story about a cheating scumbag being beheaded by his ex-girlfriend.

Those who frequently cheat know that they must handle their relationship with their ex-girlfriend properly, otherwise it's easy to get into trouble.

This ex-girlfriend was clever enough to put a fake murder weapon, a small knife, into the deceased's current girlfriend's bag in an attempt to frame her. However, the famous detective saw through her scheme immediately and exposed it without mercy.

"You used gymnastic movements and the darkness to leap over the people in the second row from the first row and kill the victims in the third row with a thin rope!"

Listening to the famous detective explain his methods, Naoto Hayashi felt that this was truly a classic example of detective fiction.

Is it really possible for a normal human being to perform such a difficult maneuver on a fast-moving roller coaster, straddling another person and using a thin rope loop around the neck of the person behind them?

Keep in mind that it was a pitch-black cave at the time!

The prisoner wasn't wearing night vision goggles.

In short, the modus operandi of this crime is very predictable.

In his past life, he had come across a joke while scrolling through short videos, and one line in it stuck with him:

[I am Shinichi Kudo, originally a high school detective who teamed up with Inspector Megure to commit crimes and steal money... No matter how absurd the reason, I can always pin the case on innocent poor people!]

Now, when Naoto Hayashi looks at Shinichi Kudo again, he finds it hard to look at him directly.

This case really sounds like you took a bribe and fabricated this crime to deceive Kiel.

Shinichi Kudo clearly felt strange looks being directed at him. He turned his head and looked around, but instead of seeing Naoto Hayashi, he saw two suspicious men in black standing in the corner!

These two men exuded a murderous aura, their faces expressionless, as if they had casually killed many people in the past!

Suspicious! Very suspicious!

However, after being shocked by the famous detective's reasoning, the victim's ex-girlfriend finally couldn't bear the blow of having her method of committing the crime exposed. She knelt down, wept, and confessed to her crime.

Soon, Inspector Megure handcuffed the murderer amidst the conversation, "I'm sorry to trouble you again, Kudo-kun..."

Xing Song ⑷ァ� who were watching at the scene

When Shinichi Kudo came to his senses again, the two suspicious men in black and the suspicious thin young man had all disappeared.

Left with no other choice, he had to leave with Xiaolan.

A moment later, Naoto Hayashi came back from the side.

He went to the spot where the murderer was kneeling and crying, bent down and searched, and soon found a small piece of black, clay-like substance!

This thing is called "sin," or "evil karma," or "karma." In short, they are all the same kind of thing, a substance that only murderers and criminals can produce!

Of course, only Lin Zhi, who is a Soul Devourer, can see this thing.

After a murderer kills someone, a small piece of this substance forms on their body. Under normal circumstances, it will remain stuck to their soul and will not fall off until death. This is what is commonly referred to as "the soul being covered in dust".

This thing isn't very harmful, but it can cause people to have nightmares continuously and accumulate negative emotions such as guilt, fear, regret, and irritability.

Of course, if the killer is too ruthless and can kill sharks as easily as drinking water, then nothing will happen to them, and no matter how many sins they commit, it won't affect anything.

Like gin and vodka.

When the murderer is found guilty or dies, this "sin" will leave the body, fall to the ground, and slowly sink into the earth.

It is only harmful to the perpetrator; to others, it's like a lump of clay—soft, fluffy, and fun.

Naoto Hayashi wasn't looking for this thing to play with; he planned to collect it and use it to store souls in the future.

That's right, this thing can envelop the soul!

A soul shrouded in "sin" does not naturally dissipate, but can be preserved forever!

Previously, Naoto Hayashi didn't need this, but now that Conan is about to be released, there will definitely be more souls than he can consume, so Naoto Hayashi needs to prepare for storage in advance.

Naoto Hayashi carefully put away this small piece of "sin," then turned his gaze to the direction where Shinichi Kudo had left.

When Gin unleashes that devastating blow that shatters the river of time, a legendary scene will be born.

Chapter 3 Repaying Kindness

Night fell.

Streetlights were turned on in Dorobiga Amusement Park.

However, there were still many tourists.

Naoto Hayashi wandered around for a long time but couldn't find Shinichi Kudo and Ran, and had no idea where they had gone.

"No, we can't just search aimlessly like headless flies."

Naoto Hayashi stopped and pondered for a moment.

Gin and Vodka went on the roller coaster to observe their trading partner from above, to see if the other party was honest and obedient, and whether they came alone to conduct the underground transaction.

Therefore, the other party's location should be a place that is clearly visible from a high place, with no obstructions around it, and is currently in a very secluded and dimly lit place.

Naoto Hayashi's eyes lit up; he had an idea: the area beneath the Ferris wheel!

He immediately ran in that direction.

There were fewer and fewer tourists here. After running for only a few steps, Lin Zhiren felt a little out of breath and had to stop, holding his knees and breathing heavily.

My body is still too weak.

He was born weak, and although he had just made up for it with his soul energy, his physical condition was still inferior to that of a normal person.

There was nothing he could do but slowly walk over.

Suddenly he heard a faint sound coming from not far ahead, which sounded like someone groaning in pain and screaming in a low voice!

Lin Zhiren's heart skipped a beat. He looked around and, not finding any men in black lying in ambush, cautiously approached.

There's no way around it; don't risk your life just to see a famous scene—that would be a hellish joke.

Below the Ferris wheel are huge support pillars, and below them are unkempt weeds and grass. The light from the streetlights in the distance shines through, and you can vaguely see a small, thin figure lying in the grass.

"Oh wow! I didn't see any famous scenes, but this is still pretty good."

Lin Zhiren walked over and indeed saw a child lying in the grass, wearing an oversized coat and covered in blood. The child was short and probably only seven or eight years old.

The child had his eyes closed, his face contorted in pain, his body twitching occasionally as he groaned softly.

This is Shinichi Kudo when he's shrunk!

Naoto Hayashi squatted down with great curiosity and carefully examined the young version of Shinichi Kudo.

This is much more pleasing to the eye than the arrogant look in the high school version!

Just as he was thinking, Naoto Hayashi suddenly paused.

From his perspective as a spirit, he saw a large clump of white substance on the shoulder of the young Shinichi Kudo!

Lin Zhiren leaned closer for a closer look, and sure enough, there was a ball of white, radiant spiritual matter wrapped around his body, giving him a sense of peace and comfort.

"Holy crap! This is... merit?!"

Naoto Hayashi was shocked.

Humans have souls, murder is a sin, but hunting down criminals is a merit!

Of course, this merit is not as miraculous as the legends say. The idea of ​​becoming a saint through merit is all nonsense.

The true function of merit is to bring good fortune to people and prevent them from suffering fatal injuries! If it were used by Lin Zhiren, a soul devourer, it could make up for the defects in his soul, allowing him to live a long time without devouring souls.

"No wonder!" Lin Zhiren suddenly realized that Conan had survived countless fatal blows in the original storyline, which must have been due to these merits secretly saving his life.

Otherwise, how could a seven-year-old child be knocked down by a big stick and still be jumping around? That's clearly unscientific.

Looking at this huge pile of merit, Lin Zhiren's eyes turned red with envy!

However, it's no use in him being envious; those things aren't his. Even if he wanted to take them, he couldn't. Clearly, those were the benefits that Shinichi Kudo had gained over the years through hard work in solving cases and catching countless criminals.

I'm still so envious...

Suddenly, a thought popped into Lin Zhiren's mind: If I also help him solve the case and find the real culprit, can I share some of the merit?

Although I don't have a detective's mind, Conan does!

Since you've already freeloaded on food and drinks, surely the little brother won't refuse if you also freeload on some cases?

First there was the sleeping Kogoro, then there was the ventriloquist Naoto Hayashi. It makes perfect sense, doesn't it?

Lin Zhiren, with his own plans in mind, immediately took action.

First, show kindness and let little brother Shinichi Kudo know that he is a friendly person, a reliable person, and one of his own!

Naoto Hayashi picked up his little brother in one swift motion.

What should I do if I catch a cold while lying here?

Seven-year-old Kudo weighs about 40 pounds, which is quite heavy. Naoto Hayashi felt sweating on his forehead after carrying him for a while, and he could hardly carry him anymore.

As soon as he left the dimly lit grassy area, Naoto Hayashi saw two patrolling security guards walking towards him.

The two passed each other, and the two security guards obviously did not notice the unusual appearance of the child in Lin Zhiren's arms.

Naoto Hayashi breathed a sigh of relief, took a few more steps, and with a sway, Kudo's little brother woke up.

"Ah... Huh? What's wrong with me... Ah, it hurts!" Kudo felt a sharp pain in the back of his head as soon as he moved slightly, and quickly reached out to press it.

However, he quickly noticed something was wrong with his body. This hand, this body... He looked up at Naoto Hayashi, who was hugging him, and the contrast in their sizes...

Kudo's little brother was violently shaken!

He suddenly jumped off Lin Zhiren's arm, stumbled a couple of steps, looked up at him for a moment, and then ran away without looking back.

"Ah, little brother, you're injured..." Lin Zhiren reached out insincerely, pretending to chase after him, but he only called out without moving his legs.

Once the person was out of sight, Lin Zhi slowly lowered his hand.

"Hmm, that's good now. I should be able to leave a deep impression on little brother Kudo. If I join in later, I'm sure I can become an unofficial member of the main group."

Being an outsider is enough.

He doesn't need to solve cases; he can just coast along, slack off, and cheer.

Anyway, his requirements were very simple: you guys solve the case, and I get the soul and merit.

Everyone gets what they need, and no one bothers anyone else; it's great.

Naoto Hayashi staggered home.

It started to drizzle on the way, so the little kid running wildly in the rain must be in for a treat.

Back at his rented apartment, Naoto Hayashi started packing up the surveillance equipment, including binoculars and cameras, and cleaned the room, preparing to move out the next day and not live there anymore.