Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

Although Zhiyong already knows that the murderer is Shibata Kyoko.

But she also has witnesses who can prove that she wasn't at the scene when the victim was killed. So when did she kill the person?

If you haven't figured this out, it's hard to bring it up.

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After a moment's thought, Inspector Yokomizo asked, "Mr. Mori, when you entered the room, did you notice anything amiss?"

Kogoro Mouri shook his head and said, "There's nothing wrong with it, except that the TV in the restaurant is on."

Officer Yokomizo said in surprise, "But the TV wasn't on when we arrived."

Kogoro Mouri said apologetically, "I turned off the TV because it was too noisy. I think Mr. Shibata must have been eating breakfast while watching TV, so there's nothing special about it."

Kyoko Shibata said, "My husband is currently watching a period drama called 'The Legend of the Swordsman' that airs at 8 a.m. I think it's very likely that he's watching this drama."

Officer Yokomizo asked in confusion, "The Legend of the Sword Hero?"

Kyoko Shibata added, "Yes, he records it every time and plays it in the living room when he has time."

Kogoro Mouri exclaimed in surprise, "There are indeed a lot of 'Legend of the Sword Hero' videotapes on this shelf in the living room."

Officer Yokomizo said to one of the police officers, "Murakami, go to the restaurant and see if they're recording anything."

Conan said, "That's strange. Why isn't there an LD player here? Look, there are a lot of LD discs here, but no player. Also, they only have one speaker."

Officer Yokomizo nodded and said, "That is indeed a bit strange!"

Kogoro Mouri chimed in, "What's so strange about that? I bet it was taken for repairs, am I right, Mrs. Shibata?"

Kyoko Shibata shook her head and said, "No, that's my husband..."

Yoshikawa Takezo interjected, "What does this have to do with the case? You guys should hurry up and investigate the case so I can go home sooner, okay?"

Judging from their expressions.

Zhiyong saw it all.

Just now.

Yoshikawa Takezo talked about playing mahjong.

Kyoko Shibata then showed a look of disgust.

Now let's look at it.

Shibata Shiro gambled by playing mahjong.

The things Conan just mentioned, he probably lost to Yoshikawa Takezo and the others.

Zhiyong now has a general understanding.

Why did Kyoko Shibata commit murder?

Judging from their family's situation...

Their income is still decent.

After all, Kyoko Shibata still has time to play golf.

But now Shibata Shiro is losing all his household items while playing mahjong, meaning he can no longer afford to pay.

We had no choice but to use our belongings to pay off the debt.

Gambling and drugs.

These two things must not be touched.

If you touch either of these two things.

No matter how much wealth you have, you will eventually end up with your family ruined and your life destroyed.

Kyoko Shibata probably couldn't stand this kind of life anymore, which is why she plotted to kill her husband.

Although Zhiyong felt sorry for her, he would not cover for her.

After all, the clues are already too obvious.

Once the police discover this, it will be easy for them to suspect her.

Conan also came along.

This case certainly can't escape Conan's eyes.

Inspector Yokomizo began, "Mrs. Shibata, in order to confirm your alibi, please give me the phone number of the friend you played golf with."

Kyoko Shibata nodded and said, "Okay."

Officer Yokomizo then turned to Mr. Yoshikawa and said, “Mr. Yoshikawa, you should also give me the phone number of the friend you play mahjong with.”

The police quickly obtained the evidence.

Kyoko Shibata's friend picked her up downstairs at five o'clock.

Because the radio in the car was broadcasting the hourly announcement at that time, she remembered it very clearly.

It was past seven o'clock in the evening when I finally got Shibata Kyoko downstairs.

After a moment of contemplation, Officer Yokomizo said, "The news distribution center has also confirmed that they deliver newspapers to this area every day at six o'clock. In addition, the TV series being recorded on the video recorder in the restaurant was not turned off, which indicates that the time of the incident was probably between eight and eight forty-five in the morning."

Kogoro Mouri said, "Based on the timing of the murder, Mrs. Shibata is basically ruled out as a suspect."

Kyoko Shibata replied, "Of course."

Inspector Yokomizo then asked, "Mr. Yoshikawa, what about you? I've noticed your behavior has been very strange since I arrived here. Can you tell me where you were at 8:00 AM?"

Yoshikawa Takezo replied, "Of course I'm sleeping at home."

"Is there anyone who can prove this?"

"Officer, I live alone. Who can prove that to me?" Yoshikawa Takezo replied helplessly.

He suddenly added, "Oh, right, before I came here, I made a phone call and left a message saying I'd come pick him up right away. If I had killed someone, there would be no need to leave such a message, would there?"

Officer Yokomizo sneered, "That's not necessarily true. Maybe you're deliberately trying to mislead us."

Yoshikawa Takezo angrily said, "What kind of talk is that? And..." He then pointed at Zhiyong and the other four, saying, "Just because they are familiar with you doesn't mean they committed murder."

Inspector Yokomizo laughed and said, "He couldn't possibly have killed anyone. He's the detective I respect most, Mr. Kogoro Mouri."

"That famous detective?"

"Sleeping Kogoro?"

Inspector Yokomizo replied, "Yes, he came with his daughter Ran, Conan who was staying at his house, his assistant Tomoyuki, and this beautiful lady, of course, is Mrs. Mouri."

Kogoro Mouri asked sheepishly, "Does it look like you want it?"

Hattori Shizuka, who had been silent until now, spoke up, saying, "Officer, you misunderstand. I'm here to find my friend, Mr. Shibata Shiro, which is why I asked Mr. Mori to help me. My name is Ikenami. My purpose in coming here is to ask Mr. Shibata to retrieve a photograph that I unintentionally left with him thirty years ago."

Officer Yokomizo asked in confusion, "Photographs?"

Conan replied, "I think it's the photograph the deceased was holding."

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Chapter 367 Hattori Shizuka is Suspected (Bonus Chapter for Reaching Flower Target)

P.S.: Today's update is complete as usual. There will be one update for each of the flowers and comments, which will be sent shortly.

After completion, the previously missed updates will be made up.

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Upon hearing this, Officer Yokomizo hurriedly went to the body and took the photo that the deceased was holding in his right hand.

Kogoro Mouri also stepped forward.

He was shocked when he saw the photo and exclaimed, "How could this be?"

Hattori Shizuka also arrived at the photo and said, "This is the photo. I came here specifically for this photo."

Kogoro Mouri asked疑惑地问道, "Why is Mr. Shibata holding it in his hand? Could it be...?"

As he spoke, he and Officer Yokomizo exchanged a glance.

Inspector Yokomizo whispered, "Mr. Mori, could this photo be Mr. Shibata's death notice?"

Kogoro Mori hurriedly defended himself, saying, "This case definitely has nothing to do with Ms. Shizuka. Besides, this photo was supposed to be tucked inside a book."

Conan added, "It looks like there's something pressing down on Uncle Shibata's body."

Now even Zhiyong is speechless.

To highlight Conan.

This portrayal of the police is far too weak.

Forensic investigators have already collected evidence.

But why haven't we found the photo in the deceased's hand, or the book under his body, until Conan reminds us?

Inspector Yokomizo bent down and took the book out, saying, "It's a novel called 'Thor's Gate,' but how did this book end up under the deceased's body?"

Kogoro Mouri asked in surprise, "Ms. Shizuka, could this novel be the one you borrowed thirty years ago?"

Hattori Shizuka nodded and said, "That's right, it is this book. I used a photo as a bookmark at the time, but when I returned it to Mr. Shibata after reading it, I forgot to take the photo out."

Inspector Yokomizo stood up and said, "Could the murderer be...?"

Kogoro Mori hurriedly waved his hand and said, "This is too strange. How could a photo and a novel happen to fall on the ground?"

After thinking for a moment, Yoshikawa Takezo said, "The day before yesterday, he received a strange phone call."

"A strange phone call?"

Yoshikawa Takezo explained, "Yes, he was in the living room watching the 'Legend of the Sword and Hero' videotape and recommended that I watch it too. Just then, he received a phone call, Mrs. Shibata."

Kyoko Shibata nodded and said, "That's right. When my husband received the call, after chatting for a few minutes, he looked around the bookshelf and found this book. He flipped through it for a while before laughing and saying into the phone, 'Found it, found it.'"

Officer Yokomizo asked, "So, where did your husband put the book back then?"

Kyoko Shibata pointed to the bookshelf and said, "Right in front of the bookshelf, on top of the pile of books."

Officer Yokomizo, seeing the pile of books on the ground in a mess, said, "These books have been messed up."