The boy soldier next to the famous detective

Jonah's sudden discovery shocked everyone present. Kogoro Mouri quickly ran to Jonah, knelt down, and placed his hands on Jonah's shoulders, asking him seriously.

"Jonah, when did you first see him?"

"Six days ago, I was checking the CCTV footage in front of the detective agency and found that this man came to the agency when we were not home. He knocked on the door, found no one answer, and then left."

"So he came to see me before? What did he want...? Wait, Jonah, what's with the detective agency's security footage?"

He nodded subconsciously, but Kogoro Mouri quickly realized something was wrong. What did he mean by the surveillance route of the detective agency? How come he didn't know there were surveillance cameras in front of the detective agency?

"I placed it there to ensure that no one can sneak into the detective agency when we're not home."

"I see. Well done, Jonah."

Jonah's answer was so honest and natural that Kogoro Mouri felt that he himself was the one who asked the question, completely forgetting why Jonah hadn't told him about installing surveillance cameras.

"Since Murakami did indeed visit the detective agency, it at least proves that he was looking for you, Mori-kun. Our police will issue a warrant for his arrest and must catch him as soon as possible to prevent him from having the opportunity to harm people again."

Looking sternly at Kogoro Mouri, Inspector Megure immediately ordered Shiratori Ninzaburo beside him to contact the Metropolitan Police Department to apply for an arrest warrant.

"By the way, Mori-kun, if Murakami attacked in the order of the playing cards, does anyone you know have a 'ten' in their name? We need to get there quickly, just in case!"

"Ten? Ten? Ah, it's Miss Towako!"

......

The group arrived at the "Towako Nightclub" and found that Miss Towako was safe and sound. Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri decided to wait there while Shiratori Ninzaburo took Ran Mouri and the other two home first.

Although Jonah also wanted to stay, Kogoro Mouri noticed and grabbed him by the collar, handing him over to Ran Mouri, telling her to keep an eye on Jonah and make sure he didn't wander off.

Ran Mouri clearly knew how volatile Jonah would become after Eri Kisaki was attacked, so she hugged Jonah tightly as soon as she got in the car, not giving him a chance to sneak away.

On the way back, Ran Mouri couldn't help but ask Shiratori Ninzaburo what he had wanted to say but was interrupted by Inspector Megure in Professor Agasa's hospital room.

Shiratori Ninzaburo paused for a moment, then, considering that this matter was not a secret and could be found out with a little investigation, he simply recounted how Kogoro Mouri chose to shoot and rescue Eri Kisaki when Murakami Takeshi, who was taking advantage of the situation to attack police officers and steal his gun in an attempt to escape, ended up injuring Eri Kisaki.

"But why did Daddy shoot?"

Hearing Shiratori Ninzaburo's story, Ran Mouri finally recalled the fright she had subconsciously forgotten because she was too young at the time.

"Perhaps Mr. Mori was very confident in his marksmanship and wanted to rescue Ms. Kisaki from Murakami's clutches, but he didn't expect to miss and graz Ms. Kisaki's thigh."

"No, Uncle's pistol shooting skills are very good. It's impossible for such a serious deviation to occur at a distance of 5-6 meters in the corridor."

Just as Shiratori Ninzaburo's words had made Ran Mouri suspicious, Jonah spoke up to divert her attention.

Having witnessed Kogoro Mouri's exceptional pistol shooting skills at the Wargame shooting range, Jonah simply couldn't believe that the younger Kogoro Mouri, with his superior reaction time and body control, was inferior to this middle-aged man who hadn't held a gun in many years.

At a distance of 5-6 meters, it was impossible for Kogoro Mouri to miss his aim and shoot Joe Murakami instead, only to hit Eri Kisaki in the thigh.

"I've heard about this from Aunt Eri, Ran-neechan as well."

"Hmm? Did Mom and Jonah talk about it?"

"Yes, I was having a late-night snack when Aunt Eri came out after changing into her pajamas. I noticed a gunshot wound on her leg, so I asked her about it out of curiosity."

Looking up at Ran Mouri, Jonah recalled what Eri Kisaki had said to him during their conversation.

"Aunt Yingli told me that it was left by Uncle's gunshot, and then she explained what had happened."

"...So, Jonah, do you know that Mom and Dad are angry because of this, which is why they've been living separately?"

"Angry? No, Aunt Eri isn't angry. She knows that Uncle's choice was correct. Injuring Aunt Eri first would make the hostage feel that the hostage was worthless, so that he could shoot the hostage. Uncle's choice was correct."

Shaking his head, Jonah firmly sided with Kogoro Mouri on this matter.

"Was Dad's choice the right one?" Jonah's words were undoubtedly difficult for Ran Mouri to understand. She clenched her fists, looked down at Jonah, and asked earnestly, "What about Jonah? Would Jonah have chosen to shoot in that situation?"

"I will shoot, Sister Xiaolan. There are no bargaining with the enemy."

Looking intently at Ran Mouri, Jonah spoke in a calm tone, uttering words that were anything but harsh.

"What if your shooting angers the enemy, resulting in injury or even death to someone you care about?"

"I will kill my enemies to avenge them. If one is not enough, I will kill two. If two are not enough, I will kill ten. I will not stop until I feel that I can let that person rest in peace."

"..."

After Jonah finished speaking, the car fell into a long silence. Ran Mouri stared blankly at Jonah, not afraid of what he said, but feeling more sorry for Jonah's past experiences that shaped his current personality.

Conan Edogawa remained silent, knowing that Jonah always kept his word. Although it might not be legally sound, as Jonah's friend, Conan felt inexplicably reassured by Jonah's statement.

As for Shiratori Ninzaburo, who was in charge of driving, he was the public official who should have spoken up to advise Jonah at this moment, and he was the one who pursed his lips the most tightly.

As a highly qualified and experienced police officer, Shiratori Ninzaburo was one of the very few officers in the Metropolitan Police Department who knew that Jonah had once been a child soldier, and he also knew how terrifying Jonah's professionalism was in some cases.

How can you persuade a young soldier who doesn't take killing seriously to obey the law and not kill?

Sorry, but with Shiratori Ninzaburo's intelligence, he wouldn't do something so ridiculous.

Furthermore, Jonah has integrated well into society. Although he has some violent behavior, he has not killed anyone so far. With proper training and guidance, Jonah could become a police officer or join the SAT (Special Assault Force), which would suit his personality of shooting at the slightest provocation.

"Then, Jonah, do you know why your parents separated?"

"I heard Aunt Eri complain that it was because Uncle said her cooking was terrible."

"...ha?"