Solving cases with Detective Conan's science? No, I'm a cultivator!

The old woman's hoarse voice rang out: "So you all thought I was dead long ago, is that right? If I could, I really wish it wasn't Junhui who died, but me."

Heiji Hattori sensed something was wrong and glanced back at Conan.

Although the islanders have proven that the Longevity Granny was actually a person in disguise, her attitude still leaves people with doubts.

“In that case,” Granny Changshou slowly stood up, looked at the bewildered Yuanshan Heye beside her, and said, “Little girl, you come and verify whether I am an imposter or not.”

Kazuha Toyama turned her gaze to Heiji Hattori, who hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Things have come to this point.

Even Ai Haibara couldn't help but cast an inquiring glance at Taki Kitagawa, as she knew about Kimie Shimabukuro.

Kitagawa Taki blinked to reassure her.

Under everyone's tense gaze, Toyama Kazuha reached out her hand towards the old woman's face.

She touched it again and again; the texture didn't feel fake at all.

“Heiji.” Kazuha Toyama looked at Heiji Hattori.

"Take a good look and see if my legs are bent and fixed, just like the detective said."

As the old woman spoke, she lifted her long robe.

"This……"

All the islanders were stunned.

"The Longevity Granny is still alive!?"

However, after a brief moment of surprise, the islanders were overjoyed. The fact that the Longevity Granny was still alive meant that the dugong festival could continue.

Shimabukuro Kimie saw the true colors of these people clearly in the crowd, and her heart was filled with sorrow.

Conan also crawled out from behind Heiji Hattori. How is that possible?

Even the islanders were deceived?

But those withered and thin legs couldn't be faked; the facts were right in front of him, leaving him no choice but to believe it.

"I knew it! What a waste of time!" The bald man snorted and glanced at Hattori Heiji.

Then, he apologized to the old woman, saying, "I'm sorry, old lady, for making such a scene."

Hattori Heiji's face was full of bitterness. Although he was more inclined to believe that Kadowaki Benzo was the murderer, he was now destined to take the blame.

"sorry!"

He bowed and apologized readily.

"Heiji..." This was the first time Kazuha Toyama had ever seen Hattori Heiji make such a big mistake in his reasoning.

The bald man glanced at the dejected Kadowaki Benzo: "Take him away!"

"It wasn't me! I wasn't the murderer!"

Only after being handcuffed did Kadowaki Benzo come to his senses and shout repeatedly.

Conan is filled with self-doubt: Is Shimabukuro Kimie really dead?! And what about the missing Kadokawa Saori?

The woman who died three years ago should be Kimie Shimabukuro's mother, so why is the old woman still alive?

If the old woman had been alive all along, then Kimie Shimabukuro's mother would have had no reason to impersonate her.

What the hell does this happen?

Conan couldn't figure it out.

Heiji Hattori patted Conan on the shoulder, telling him to stop overthinking.

"Hattori, where do you think Kadowaki Saori will be?"

"Only Kadowaki Benzo probably knows that. Let's not think about it anymore and leave the rest to the police!"

Conan shook his head: "Don't you think there's something strange about this?"

Hattori Heiji said, "The old woman is real, there's no doubt about that, right? As for Kadowaki Benzo's illogical behavior, there's no need to think about it too much. The actions of a drunkard cannot be judged by common sense."

Heiji Hattori's explanation was reasonable enough, so Conan had no choice but to suppress his doubts.

……

To Shimabukuro Kimie's astonishment, the clone transformed from the old woman back into Kitagawa Taki, and then vanished into thin air.

Have you made up your mind?

Shimabukuro Kimie's eyes dimmed: "I plan to leave this island."

After seeing the islanders' true colors, she could no longer convince herself to stay on the island.

There was nothing left for her to cherish on this island.

Kitagawa Taki nodded: "Alright, you can leave with us tomorrow! I also need your help with something."

“Okay,” Shimabukuro Kimie replied.

"And what about this shrine?"

Since the illusion that the old woman is still alive has been created, and Shimabukuro Kimie will not stay on the island, the mess must be cleaned up.

According to Kitagawa Taki's idea, just burn it down and let the world think that Changshoupo set the fire herself and died in the fire.

Shimabukuro Kimie gritted her teeth; she still couldn't bear to destroy the shrine.

"Mr. Kitagawa, could you please create the illusion that my great-grandmother has left the island?" Shimabukuro Kimie knelt on the ground and begged.

“Raise your head.”

Kimie Shimabukuro obediently raised her head and looked at Taki Kitagawa.

"come over."

Despite her shame, Shimabukuro Kimie crawled up to Kitagawa Taki.

Kitagawa Taki lifted her chin and chuckled, "From now on, you'll be my personal shrine maiden. Remember to wear your shrine maiden outfit."

"Yes." Kimie Shimabukuro was already prepared.

……

Another room.

Huiyuan Ai couldn't help but ask: "How did you do it?"

"that's it."

No sooner had Kitagawa Taki finished speaking than a figure suddenly appeared in the room.

"Sister!?" Ai Haibara exclaimed in surprise.

That figure was none other than Akemi Miyano.

"How was it?" Kitagawa Taki waved his hand, and Miyano Akemi disappeared.

"Those two detectives are probably completely confused by your move."

Ai Haibara shook her head. She didn't even dare to imagine how terrifying it would be if Kitagawa Taki were some kind of evil or heretical person.

Kitagawa Taki laughed heartily, "Those two, especially Kudo Shinichi, will never believe me. Let them suffer a bit."

Ai Haibara suddenly asked, "What about Kimie Shimabukuro? Will she continue to stay on the island as the long-lived old woman?"

Kitagawa Taki said, "No, she will leave this island with us."

"Oh? Keeping a mistress in a golden house?" Ai Haibara rolled her eyes at Taki Kitagawa.

Kitagawa Taki didn't answer directly, but said, "Let her teach your sister how to disguise herself."

Vermouth has revealed the matter of Toru Amuro to Rum, but Rum has not taken any action yet.

I don't know when the Black Organization thing will finally be over.

Ai Haibara became wary. "You want her to move into the house?"

Kitagawa Taki narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "How could that be?"

The Red and White Shrine Maidens are quite nice, but they're best used as casual companions.

Ai Haibara crossed her arms and gave a soft hum, thinking that as long as she didn't live inside, it would be fine.

Chapter 433 Older than her older sister

the next day.

Conan woke up with dark circles under his eyes. He hadn't slept much all night and couldn't help thinking about the events of the past few days.

But I still couldn't figure it out.

"Hey, Kudo, those panda eyes of yours, are you still thinking about this?"

Seeing this, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but ask.

Unlike Conan, he had long since put the matter out of his mind.

Conan yawned and said, "I'm still a little worried."

This time, he didn't connect the matter with Kitagawa Taki, since Kitagawa Taki was always in front of them and there was no way he could get involved in the murder.

Hattori Heiji laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. Kitagawa also thinks the culprit is Kadowaki Benzo, doesn't he?"

Conan chuckled. After what happened last time, he became increasingly indifferent to Kitagawa Taki.

Although he tested the waters, he found that his mother and Kitagawa Taki did not have that kind of relationship.

But he always felt uncomfortable whenever he saw Kitagawa Taki; that dream was something he couldn't let go of.

Heiji Hattori noticed Conan's displeasure and asked, "Do you and Kitagawa really not get along?"

"Hattori, you don't understand."

Conan was too embarrassed to reveal his dream. Not only Ran, but even his mother was involved with Kitagawa Taki. If others found out, he felt he would be utterly ashamed.

Heiji Hattori's lips twitched. Conan wasn't saying anything. How could he understand? Where could he possibly understand?

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to bother with your business anymore."