The Black Detective of the Detective Conan World

The murder ended in such an unbelievable way.

Ichigo tried to struggle, but Kogoro Mouri threw him over his shoulder and slammed him to the ground, completely rendering him unable to resist.

Others who heard the noise rushed over and were immediately shocked by the crime scene.

Because the tape on the body hadn't been completely removed, the manner of death was quite obvious.

Kogoro immediately deduced Ichiji Takashi's modus operandi and motive.

Seeing that everything had completely failed, Ichiji Long knelt down and confessed his guilt, angrily explaining his reasons for committing the crime.

Two years ago, during a maritime accident, Nikaido and Yotsubi Reika conspired to steal Yaeko's life jacket, leading to her drowning at sea.

Yaeko is the woman that Ichigo Takashi deeply loves!

So after discovering the truth, Ichigo devised this shark plan to kill Nikaido and Yotsuki Reika, avenging Yaeko.

Barbara.

As he recounted his motive, Naoto Hayashi went to the body of Reika Yotsuji and gently inhaled, drawing away her soul.

This young lady's soul has a hint of milk tea flavor, with the rich and mellow taste of milk, the refreshing taste of green tea, and the chewy texture of pearls, making for a very rich and delicious flavor.

Naoto Hayashi felt that the two souls he had acquired this time were both quite good, with a first-class taste.

This trip was definitely worthwhile.

A moment later, the merit for capturing the murderer was also credited to the account, two people sharing the merit, awesome.

After preserving the witnesses and physical evidence, Ichiji Takashi was locked up alone in a storage room. The others were all tired and exhausted, having spent the whole night running around looking for and chasing people, so they arranged for the most energetic Lin Zhiren to help guard him.

Once everyone else had left and there was no one around, Takashi Ichichi suddenly spoke up from inside the room: "Is that Detective Mori's assistant outside?"

Lin Zhiren was taken aback, then said, "It's me."

Ichiro asked in a hoarse voice, "I've heard of Mr. Mori's name. Would you be willing to make a request?"

Lin Zhiren was speechless. Was this some kind of desperate measure? You've already been caught and confessed, and you're still thinking of finding a notorious detective to get you out?

You're dreaming!

Just as he was about to answer, he heard a loud cough from not far away. Naoto Hayashi turned around and saw Conan.

Conan stared at Naoto Hayashi, his eyes full of suspicion.

You bastard, are you trying to make some dirty deal with the killer?

I'll be watching you!

Upon hearing that there were outsiders present, Ichiji Takashi had no choice but to give up on communication.

Naoto Hayashi came to Conan's side and asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you lying down there? What are you doing here?"

Conan glanced at him sideways, quite unwilling, and said, "I just want to ask you, why did you suddenly start following this murderer with Uncle Mori? Don't tell me it was just a coincidence."

Lin Zhiren thought for a moment and then told the truth: "My eyes saw everything."

Conan was taken aback by his sudden display of arrogance.

He thought the sentence meant "I have seen through everything".

The chat couldn't continue.

In fact, Naoto Hayashi had been using a small spider to monitor the other party, and he was indeed watching them commit the crime.

He didn't want to waste any more time waiting for the killer to make a mistake.

Especially since Conan has a severe cold and has nearly drowned, his condition is extremely poor. If he falters and fails to deduce the culprit, then this case will definitely have a slip-up.

It would be better to catch him red-handed while he's dealing with the body; that would save time and effort.

Conan gritted his teeth: "You didn't pull any tricks this time, did you?"

For example, extorting Mifune Takuya, Gojo Osamu, or Rokuda Shōji?

Naoto Hayashi looked away and said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Suddenly, footsteps came from the stairs, and then Rokuda Shoji came up.

The group exchanged glances. Rokuda Shoji coughed and said with a shifty look in his eyes, "I'm just... passing by. You guys keep talking."

He turned and left in a hurry.

Conan stared at Naoto Hayashi with deadpan eyes: "Hey...you bastard..."

This is highly suspicious!

Lin Zhiren casually tapped him on the head and sneered, "You have no manners! Call me 'brother'!"

Conan ran away in a frenzy, but he would peek out from time to time, treating Naoto Hayashi as a criminal and on guard.

When dawn broke, the driver from the Yotsujing Group drove to the mountain villa and learned that a shark incident had occurred overnight.

Next comes the alarm reporting process.

During this time, Naoto Hayashi had someone replace the tires.

After the murderer, Takashi Ichigo, was taken away, the group also left the mountain villa.

On the way down the mountain, Xiaolan was full of energy.

She took sleeping pills and slept soundly. When she woke up in the morning, she found that everything was over and she was full of admiration for her father who had caught the criminal.

Meanwhile, Kogoro Mouri kept boasting, with Naoto Hayashi playing the straight man. Apart from Conan looking displeased, the family seemed to be having a great time.

As the car drove halfway up the mountain, Xiaolan's eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hey, look outside! The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, they're so beautiful!"

Along the mountain path, cherry trees are scattered among the trees. When the breeze blows, the cherry blossoms swirl like clouds, and the pink and white petals fall with the wind, creating a breathtaking scene.

Naoto Hayashi nodded in approval, saying, "They are all wild cherry blossoms, and they are indeed beautiful."

He really loves cherry blossom trees. Back when he played Minecraft, his favorite thing to do was to build houses with pink cherry blossom wood.

Kogoro also got excited and patted Naoto Hayashi on the shoulder, saying, "Hato-san, let's find a place to park and go see the cherry blossoms."

Lin Zhiren readily agreed, and the group then turned onto a mountain path.

Few people come to see these wild cherry blossoms in the mountains, far from human habitation. Lin Zhiren and the Mao family practically had the place to themselves and were having a great time.

Lin Zhiren happened to have a camera and a lot of snacks in his car. The group wasn't in a hurry to go to the agency, so they found a spot with excellent scenery to enjoy the flowers, take pictures, and feel relaxed and carefree.

Before they knew it, evening had arrived, and when they wanted to leave, they found themselves lost.

Kogoro looked at the map to find a shortcut, but ended up leading the car somewhere without realizing it.

The mountain road was difficult to drive on, and the spare tire that Lin Zhiren had just changed was punctured by gravel.

At this moment, it started to drizzle again. The group of people were trapped in the mountains and were quite worried.

Naoto Hayashi secretly released the golden dragonfly, which flew around the area and unexpectedly discovered a temple located on a steep mountainside not far away!

Shanni Temple!

He vaguely remembered the name; it seemed to refer to someone impersonating a Japanese yokai called "Tengu" Shark.

This episode of the anime also caused him considerable childhood trauma.

But seeing this scene in reality now, he felt a glimmer of anticipation.

"There are strange rumors, and people have died there. I wonder if a 'legend' will be born? I have to see it with my own eyes!"

Naoto Hayashi said to Kogoro, "Mr. Mori, there seems to be a building ahead. Let's go over and borrow a phone to contact a tow truck."

"Does anyone live in the mountains? Okay, let's go check it out!" Kogoro Mori nodded.

The sky had darkened, and eerie bird calls echoed from the mountains and forests from time to time, like the wails of the dead.

Ran was so frightened that she followed closely behind Kogoro, her face turning pale.

After walking for a while, the group saw a wooden temple built against the mountain, with wooden pillars nailed into the rock below.

Behind the temple, another waterfall cascades down, its roaring waters and spraying mist creating a picturesque scene.

Kogoro Mouri looked up at the temple's plaque and murmured, "Yamani-dera... I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before."

Conan, standing nearby, asked curiously, "Uncle Mori, has this place ever been in the newspaper news?"

"Oh! Right!" Kogoro Mouri clenched his fist and exclaimed in realization, "I've heard about this place a long time ago. There's a very efficacious mountain temple here, and it's said that the legendary 'tengu' (demon) roams around here!"

Conan revealed his crescent-shaped eyes and chuckled, "Uncle, you have to believe in science. Tengu and all that are just legends; how could they possibly exist in reality..."

Kogoro retaliated with a punch, giving Conan a hot bump on the head.

He said irritably, "What do kids know! In a place like a temple, you should maintain a sense of reverence!"

Xiao Lan didn't stand up for him this time, after all, it was indeed inappropriate to say such things in a temple.

As soon as the group pushed open the door to enter Shanni Temple, they looked up and saw an old monk with sharp eyes, long, drooping eyebrows and beard, and a long, pointed nose.

The Mori family was startled.

Lin Zhiren also raised an eyebrow; he saw a piece of sin in the old monk's soul.

This guy has killed people!

Chapter 75: Will it take shape if one more person dies?

The old monk was the abbot of this mountain temple, and his name was Tianyong.

The old monk Tianyong seemed somewhat impatient with the group that suddenly entered the temple on a rainy night.

However, upon hearing that they had sought help because of a flat tire, the old monk immediately became kind and smiling.

"You can borrow the phone, but it's already dark, and the tow truck definitely won't go up the mountain. You'll have to wait until tomorrow."

"Our temple provides food and lodging. It costs 10,000 yuan per adult and 8,000 yuan per child. You can also visit our ancient temple, which has a history of hundreds of years. We guarantee that your trip will be worthwhile."

Kogoro Mouri looked pained; the price was comparable to that of a high-end hotel in Tokyo. He was currently spending his commission fees on food, drinks, and horse racing, and he was reluctant to part with it.

Lin Zhiren smiled slightly and said, "Teacher, let's stay here. The cost is not expensive, I'll cover it."

Kogoro immediately breathed a sigh of relief and laughed, "Oh dear, I can't accept this..."

Naoto Hayashi stated that this is what a detective apprentice should do.

Kogoro felt that hiring Naoto Hayashi as his assistant was probably the most correct decision he had ever made in his life.

It seems that since he came, both my physical abilities and my crime-solving skills have improved.

At this moment, the rain outside intensified, and thunder rumbled. The old monk Tianyong suddenly lowered his voice.

"Esteemed benefactors, besides worshipping Buddha at Shanni Temple, if you are so inclined, you might even see... the legendary Mist Tengu!"

A flash of lightning illuminated the old monk's face, making it appear sinister and terrifying.

The group of people felt a chill run down their spines.

Xiao Lan was so frightened that she trembled with fear.

The old monk sneered, "That's an ancient demon that appears on rainy nights, specializing in devouring human souls. It even hangs human bodies high up as provisions..."

Another flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and the old monk's malicious gaze fell upon Xiaolan.

"The Tengu has a particular fondness for young girls' bodies..."

"Ah!" Xiao Lan screamed in fright.

The old monk suddenly waved his hand and laughed, "Haha, I was just joking with you all, please don't take it seriously. The Mist Tengu is just a legend in the mountains; no one has ever actually seen one."

Xiaolan breathed a sigh of relief, but was still a little scared.

Conan gave the old monk a look of disgust.

That old man, he deliberately scared Xiaolan, he's no good.

The old monk Tianyong invited everyone to the dining hall for a vegetarian meal and introduced the other monks practicing in the temple.

There are some handsome senior brothers, Kuan Nian, the fat Tun Nian who is in charge of cooking, the horse-faced Mu Nian who is in charge of carpentry repairs, and the short Xiu Nian who wears glasses.

After finishing the vegetarian meal, Naoto Lin felt that the taste was actually quite good, so it was worth the money.

After the meal, senior disciples Kuan Nian and Xiu Nian led Kogoro Mouri and others to visit the temple and pay homage to the Buddha statues.

Naoto Hayashi subtly released his spiritual energy, searching for any possible "legendary" objects.