Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

"When was that?"

Both Mori and Heiji asked in great surprise.

Kimie Shimabukuro replied, "Just four days ago. I was going to see the dentist, so I asked her to come with me because there are no dentists on our island yet."

Kogoro Mouri asked anxiously, "Was Saori's mood stable at that time?"

Shimabukuro Kimie pondered for a moment and said, "She said she lost the Dugong Arrow and was very scared. She was afraid that the mermaid would come to take revenge on her. I comforted her and told her that such a thing would not happen, but she just wouldn't listen. I was going to see the dentist anyway, so I thought I'd let her come with me to the city to relax. Maybe that would make her feel better."

“You’re so naive. The reason you don’t believe it is because you have no idea about your great-grandmother’s true power.”

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Chapter 372 So that's how the Longevity Granny is (1/2)

While several people were talking.

A girl's voice came from behind them.

Several people turned around.

A young girl walked over.

Shimabukuro Kimie turned around and saw the person who had come.

"Sumi."

The girl named Shoumei continued, "She really does have magical powers, and she did eat mermaid flesh before. You know, there was a mermaid's corpse three years ago, wasn't there?"

Heiji asked in surprise, "Has a mermaid's corpse been found here?"

Xiaolan also said in surprise, "You're not talking about that show that aired on TV three years ago..., are you...?"

Shimabukuro Kimie said, "Actually, that's just an exaggeration on TV; it's not true."

Shoumei's eyes blazed with intensity as she said, "Junhui, you're lying through your teeth. You clearly saw it yourself. The way the mermaid was torn apart was just too bizarre."

"Stop talking, Sumi."

A man walked up behind Sumi, patted her on the shoulder, and spoke up to stop her.

Shoumei turned around and saw the person who had come in, and said in surprise, "Lulang?"

Lu Lang said seriously, "There are many things that are not convenient to say in front of outsiders."

Then he added, "If you guys want to know about Saori, you should go to her house and find out what's going on. Of course, you'll also need to invite her drunkard father. You're welcome to come."

After saying that, Lu Lang left.

Shoumei also left.

Zhiyong asked, "Who are they?"

Kimie Shimabukuro then introduced, "They are Saori and I, childhood friends, Toshimi Ebihara and Rokuro Fukuyama, who are already engaged."

Heiji asked in confusion, "Since you are all Saori's friends, why aren't you worried about Saori's safety?"

Shimabukuro Kimie smiled and said, "Because we're used to it. Actually, Saori's father, Mr. Muzo, is an alcoholic who never puts down his drink. Saori often argues with Mr. Muzo because of this, and as a result, Saori would get angry and run away from home for a few days every time."

Zhiyong nodded and said, "So that's how it is. No wonder no one was worried about her when we asked on the island."

Kogoro Mouri asked, "I wonder if you could take us to Ms. Saori's house? We'd like to talk to her father."

Kimie Shimabukuro smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course, but I can't leave the shrine right now. However, I'll be free after the festival ends."

Xiaolan asked, "What kind of things do people do at the celebration?"

Kimie Shimabukuro smiled and replied, "We will sell some number plates to everyone in advance. At the festival, my great-grandmother will choose three numbers from these numbers. The person whose number is chosen will receive the Dugong Arrow. Actually, it's a bit like drawing lots."

Xiao Lan nodded and said, "Oh, I see."

Kazuha asked, "Are there any number plates left?"

Xiao Lan also asked, "Yes, we also want to try our luck and see if we can get the Dugong Arrow."

Shimabukuro Kimie smiled and said, "There are two number plates left. This morning, an elderly couple returned their number plates because they had something come up."

That's wonderful.

"Yes."

Both Kazuha and Ran smiled knowingly.

Zhiyong knew the truth.

But he didn't want to say it and disappoint the two of them.

Perhaps their thinking was a bit naive.

But it is rare to find such a pure heart.

At night.

On such a small island.

The environment is less polluted.

Therefore, the stars in the sky are exceptionally bright.

The area in front of the shrine was brightly lit.

The shrine was also filled with people who came to participate in the festival.

They were all waiting for the annual grand event.

Besides the island's residents, many of the visitors are tourists who have come specifically for this reason.

There was a rope in front of the altar, keeping everyone outside the altar.

The drums beat louder and louder, and more and more people gathered.

Zhi Yong and his six companions.

They arrived at the altar early and stood in the front row.

The time has come to announce.

then.

The door to the room in front of the altar was opened.

Inside the room.

There was a person whose back was turned to everyone.

The room door opened.

The person then turned around.

Only then did Zhiyong and the others arrive.

Here is an old woman who is very short, wearing a gorgeous mermaid costume and with heavy makeup on her face.

I wonder if this is a tradition of island nations.

On such celebratory occasions.

The women's faces were all covered in heavy makeup.

Perhaps in the past, women did not have a high status.

This was done in order to conceal the woman's true identity.

After the old man appeared.

among the crowd.

Many people began to whisper.

"She is a long-lived woman."

"The Longevity Granny has finally appeared."

"I'm so happy, I'm sure I'll be selected this time."

"I want the Dugong Arrow."

Various discussions arose.

Conan asked in confusion, "Is this the Longevity Granny?"

Zhiyong also pretended to say, "So that's what the longevity grandmother is like."

Mori exclaimed in surprise, "How come it's so small?"

Heiji scoffed, "She's just an old woman with heavy makeup, what's so special about that?"

The old woman took out a stick and walked out of the room.

Standing in front of the house.

She put one end of the stick on the fire.

This head is covered with a headscarf.

It caught fire immediately when placed on a flame.

The old woman with the longevity stick aimed it at the paper door.

The paper door was immediately set on fire.

Of course, the paper door wasn't set on fire.

There was a high-temperature resistant glass barrier in front of the paper door, so the paper door was unharmed.

Just in front of the glass, the ignition quickly formed a number.

The old woman then lit the next paper door, and two more paper doors were lit in succession, each displaying a number.

All three numbers have now been selected.

Heiji suddenly realized, "I see. The number that appeared on the paper door is the one that was chosen this time."

"Oh my god, this can't be real! I've been chosen! I've really been chosen!"

Zhiyong heard the sound and turned around.