Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

This Hatamoto Gozo gives off the feeling of a tyrant.

Of course, this is just a one-sided feeling at present.

After all, what if he really was a tyrant?

That would definitely offend a lot of people, and the Hatamoto Group would have no chance of developing.

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Chapter 256 Internal Conflicts Within a Large Family

Hatamoto Gozo said such things in front of Chiyu and the others.

Actually, it made Zhiyong and the others very embarrassed.

However, since Kogoro Mouri was still asleep and hadn't woken up, he didn't feel embarrassed.

Hatamoto Natsue took a step and said, "Don't worry about it. My grandfather has been emotionally unstable ever since the wedding, for some reason."

"Yes, Dad must have eaten the food I made to turn out like this."

At this moment, another middle-aged man arrived.

"Uncle Xiang'er," Hatamoto Natsue called out upon seeing the visitor.

“I knew Dad hated Western food, but there was no need to get so angry. It’s all because my cooking skills aren’t good enough, and I made Western food that he hates,” Shoji Hatamoto replied.

“Uncle Xiang Er, you’re too modest,” said Takeshi Hatamoto.

Hatamoto Natsue also said, "Yes, Uncle Shoji, your cooking is the best. We all love it."

"Don't try to comfort me," said Shoji Hatamoto, shaking his head.

While they were speaking.

Hatamoto Gozo spoke again angrily, saying, "The father is useless, and the son is no better. All he does all day is draw those scribbles. Kita-ro, you, as his father, don't you know what to say?"

He paused for a moment, then looked at the young man who was painting not far away and said, "Ichiro, if your dream is impossible, you might as well give up on it as soon as possible."

"Yes, Dad."

The middle-aged man being reprimanded by Hatamoto Gozo was named Hatamoto Hokuro, the husband of Hatamoto Gozo's eldest daughter and also a son-in-law who had married into the family.

In large families like those in island nations.

To prevent the family's wealth from flowing out, the family rarely marries off their daughters; most sons-in-law move in with the family.

In island nations, when a woman marries a man, she takes his surname.

The same applies to sons-in-law who marry into their wives' families; they also need to change their surname to that of their spouse.

"Koubu," Hatamoto Gozo called out loudly.

"Yes." Takeshi Hatamoto answered hastily when he heard him being called.

"If you have something to say to you, come to my room now." After saying that, Hatamoto Gozo turned and left.

In Zhiyong's view.

Someone as arrogant as Hatamoto Gozo probably won't live long.

I had never met Conan before.

He will not be affected.

But now I've met Conan.

So, something could very well happen on a ship.

Zhiyong was still doubtful at first.

Why has nothing happened during this trip with Conan?

This proves the point.

It's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet.

Of course, Zhiyong didn't care whether something unexpected would happen.

As long as it doesn't endanger his or his friends' safety, it's none of his business.

“Honey, just bear with it a little longer. Anyway, Dad is already so old, he won’t live much longer. Once he’s gone, the entire Hatamoto Group and all of its assets will be ours.”

A middle-aged woman in a kimono spoke to Hatamoto Kitarou.

This middle-aged woman is the eldest daughter of Hatamoto Gozo, named Hatamoto Mariko.

"It's not that simple. You're being too naive," a young woman said.

Beside the woman, a young man with blond hair was holding her.

"Akiko, what do you mean by that? What else do you know?" Mariko Hatamoto said angrily.

The young woman was Hatamoto Natsue, who also had an older sister named Hatamoto Akie.

That blond-haired man was Akie Hatamoto's husband, and also a son-in-law who had married into the family; his name was Tatsuo Hatamoto.

"You'll be surprised when I tell you."

Akie Hatamoto leaned closer and whispered something in Mariko Hatamoto's ear.

"This... this is impossible, this is impossible." Mariko Hatamoto's face was full of anger, and sweat was already on her forehead.

“I heard that Grandpa will announce this as soon as he returns to Tokyo,” Akie Hatamoto replied.

"This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen. I'm already heavily in debt, and without that money, I can't survive," said Tatsuo Hitomoto, leaning against the railing.

“We still have 24 hours to reach Tokyo. If we don’t come up with a plan, we’re in big trouble,” Akie Hatamoto said.

Zhiyong listened from the side, feeling utterly speechless. It was yet another feud within a wealthy family over property.

However, Hatamoto Gozo is not dead yet.

Is it really okay for them to discuss this matter so openly and honestly?

Zhiyong didn't pay close attention to what Akie Hatamoto had just said to Mariko Hatamoto.

However, it's something I could think of.

They certainly won't receive much in terms of wealth.

That's why they're so unwilling to accept it.

However, if Zhiyong were Hatamoto Gozo, he wouldn't have given them any inheritance for such unfilial descendants.

Looking back now, there's a reason why Hatamoto Gozo gave off the impression of a tyrant.

His angry rebuke of Hatamoto Hokuro was not because he allowed Zhiyong and the others to board the ship.

If you really care about it.

They'll probably just kick them off the ship.

During dinner.

Zhiyong and his group were also invited to the restaurant.

Now it seems that what he thought was really true.

If Hatamoto Gozo were targeting them, he wouldn't let them go hungry, but he certainly wouldn't let them eat together at the restaurant.

Apart from the butler, Kenji Suzuki, there were no other servants in the restaurant.

Hatamoto Gozo had two sons and one daughter.

The eldest son is the father of Hatamoto Natsue.

Just a year ago, Natsue Hatamoto's parents died in a car accident.

Hatamoto Natsue also has an older sister, Hatamoto Akie, whose husband is Hatamoto Tatsuo.

Hatamoto Gozo's eldest daughter, Hatamoto Mariko, married Hatamoto Hokuro.

They had a son named Hatamoto Ichiro.

Hatamoto Gozo's second son was Hatamoto Shoji, whom Zhiyong had met.

However, because of his love for cooking, Shoji Hatamoto never got married.

While they were chatting.

The butler, Kenji Suzuki, also started serving the tableware.

For Zhiyong.

He doesn't care about other things.

Appreciating beauty is what interests him.

These people from the Hatamoto family.

However, it was Hatamoto Natsue who made Zhiyong a little concerned.

Hatamoto Natsue is not only good-looking, but also has a good personality, making her his type.

Although Akie Hatamoto is quite good-looking and her clothing is rather revealing, which highlights her figure.

Those two full breasts were also faintly visible, which made people feel a little aroused.

However, Akie Hatamoto gives the impression of being rather harsh.

Therefore, Zhiyong didn't particularly like this kind of woman.

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Chapter 257 Murder on a Luxury Ship

One by one, members of the Hatamoto family arrived.

"Why hasn't Dad come yet?" Shoji Hatamoto asked.

The butler, Kenji Suzuki, replied, "Master should be here soon. I'll go check on him."

It was only a few minutes after Suzuki's butler left.