Detective Conan: The Ultimate Growth Space

Akira Akira scoffed, "Isn't this normal? If you don't stand up, how will you use your left hand...?"

At this point in the conversation...

Akira Akira couldn't continue speaking, and cold sweat poured down his face.

Zhi Yong smiled and said, "Why did you stop talking? That's right, the suspect's left hand was handcuffed to the toilet handrail, so if the deceased didn't stand up, he couldn't have pulled out the knife with both hands. But that's very strange. Since you've never been to the scene, how would you know this?"

Akira Akira explained, "This... this is just my imagination. The officer said that after the man stabbed himself in the abdomen, he immediately went to find another officer, so I thought his hands must have been handcuffed to the toilet handrail."

Shiratori also asked, "Then how do you know he was handcuffed?"

Akira Akira pointed at Takagi and said, "What's so strange about that? When I passed by this police officer, I saw that the suspect's hands were wrapped in cloth. Isn't that how it's always portrayed in movies? When I saw this situation, of course I understood immediately."

Mori asked, "Then how do you know that the person who was killed was that one?"

“This…” Akira Akira hesitated for a moment before saying, “That’s what everyone says. If you think I killed someone, please provide evidence. Besides, this police officer was right next to the suspect at the time. How could I possibly let him go to the restroom?”

Zhiyong laughed and said, "It's very simple. You just use a newspaper. There are signs on the newspaper indicating where the toilet is!"

Akira Akira sneered, "Is that so? Then point it out, stop playing tricks."

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Chapter 549 You were too careless

Shiratori and Takagi were also looking at his newspaper, but they couldn't see the word "toilet" on it.

Zhiyong pointed to the newspaper and said, "The World Cup in the newspaper is abbreviated as WC, and the English word for toilet, watercloset, is also abbreviated as WC. They are the same. So, you used this newspaper, tucked it under your left armpit, leaving the words visible. When you passed the suspect, you pointed to the words with your right hand, and then pointed in the direction ahead. This made the suspect know that you were telling him to go to the toilet ahead."

Shiratori said doubtfully, "While that makes some sense, using the English abbreviation for the World Cup as a clue to the toilet seems a bit far-fetched. After all, the suspect might not even understand that he meant the toilet."

Zhi Yong smiled and said, "That's right. That's why we put a fake bomb in the toilet. It's to give the suspect the impression of the name 'toilet,' which can both distract a policeman and remind the suspect. It's killing two birds with one stone."

Shiratori nodded and said, "In that case, it makes perfect sense. It's truly a series of interconnected steps."

Akira Akira sneered, "You're talking as if it's really me, but what evidence do you have? Without evidence, the judge won't believe you."

Zhiyong smiled and said, "Uncle Maoli, before you got on the train, you also bought a copy of the Daily Sports Newspaper from the shop on the platform, right?"

Mori nodded and said, "Yes, I bought the horse racing newspaper and the daily sports newspaper at the station, as well as coffee and cigarettes."

Zhiyong pointed to Akira Akira's newspaper and said, "You may not have read this newspaper, or you may have read this newspaper, but you didn't read the newspaper you bought at the platform."

Akira Akira asked, "What do you mean? I bought this newspaper at the platform!"

Zhiyong pointed and said, "Although I don't have a photographic memory, I do have a very good memory. The daily sports newspaper that Uncle Maoli bought at the platform is very similar to yours, but it is still different."

Shiratori exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Mr. Mori, please bring me your newspaper."

The Maori brought the newspaper over.

The two newspapers do look somewhat similar when placed side by side, but their contents are quite different.

Zhiyong smiled and said, "Look, the covers of the two newspapers seem the same, but the contents are completely different. Mr. Akashi's newspaper has the headline 'The World Cup is about to open,' while Uncle Mori's newspaper has the headline 'The World Cup has officially opened.'"

Shiratori immediately said, "I see. The newspapers delivered to the train station and those delivered to regular convenience stores are delivered at different times, usually a few hours later. So, the newspapers delivered to the train station are usually updated with the latest news. And for such important news as the World Cup, they will definitely be updated with the latest news."

Takagi asked in confusion, "Then Mr. Akashi's newspaper wasn't bought at the platform."

Shiratori smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this should have been bought at a convenience store."

Zhiyong also said, "That's right. When you got to the platform, you bought the same newspaper again because you planned to use it. But you were afraid that if you didn't have the newspaper, it would arouse suspicion."

Mori also said, "On the train, you had the suspect fake suicide. You watched Officer Takagi leave, then you went to the restroom. You had the suspect hold a newspaper, and you stabbed it, killing him. Because of the newspaper, the blood didn't spray on you."

Shiratori also said, "Although you have disposed of the newspapers now, as long as we investigate, we will definitely be able to find the bloodstains left on the toilets in the carriages when you destroyed the newspapers."

As the three of them talked back and forth, Akira Akashi's spirit completely collapsed.

Therefore, he confessed immediately.

His original intention was to kill them to silence them, to prevent the police from finding out about their activities and then using that information to track them down.

I just didn't expect it.

After the murder.

Akira Akira was secretly pleased with himself.

But then the police came looking for him.

Then, after a series of deductions, before he could even react, he had already confessed.

This caused Akira Akashi to be extremely devastated.

After Akira Akashi confessed.

Takagi and Shiratori were so happy they almost jumped for joy.

For them.

The police profession is extremely important to them.

Seeing the two of them so happy made Zhiyong a little puzzled.

In my previous life.

His career was such a failure, so perhaps he lacked that kind of persistence?

I am so grateful for my achievements in this life.

A large part of the reason is because of the cheat code.

This gave Zhiyong much to think about.

Ai whispered from the side, "I really didn't expect you to step in and help them. I thought you would be too lazy to care."

Zhi Yong shook his head and said, "Sometimes, it's not that I'm too lazy to care, it's just that the criminals are also helpless. Although they have committed crimes, I'm not a policeman, and there's no need for me to arrest them."

Ai glanced at him but didn't say anything more.

Although Tomoyuki was very unhappy with Takagi and Shiratori's pursuit of Miwako, it was just a normal pursuit, and they hadn't done anything wrong.

Besides, the two of them are decent police officers.

He doesn't know what will happen in the future, but at least for now they are good police officers, and that deserves his respect.

Therefore, Zhiyong wanted to help them.

Just now.

After learning the truth, he used the illusion, but not too much of it.

It was simply a matter of influence that made Akira Akashi tell the truth.

After all, if you go too far.

Perhaps this will draw the attention of those who are interested.

This is not what Zhiyong wanted to see.

The train arrived in Tokyo.

Inspector Megure and his men were already waiting for them at the platform.

Because when Akira Akashi confessed.

Just as the train was pulling into the station, Shiratori and Takagi hadn't yet told Inspector Megure about catching the culprit.

Hearing their story filled Inspector Megure with delight.

They immediately took Akira Akira back to the station.

Because the implications of the Wise and Courageous Illusion had not yet disappeared, during police questioning...

Akira Akira cooperated fully and explained everything.

After some planning.

This drug trafficking organization was wiped out by the police, and none of its main members were allowed to escape.

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Chapter 550 Progress Made in the Antidote

Regarding this result.

Whether it was catching the criminal or the fact that the two men were not punished, Inspector Megure was very happy.

Shiratori and Takagi were able to make amends, and apart from having some wages deducted, no other punishment was imposed.

Takagi breathed a sigh of relief.

If the murderer is not found.

Someone at the higher-ups definitely needs to be held accountable for this.

Shiratori has the help of his family.

It will have some impact on him, but not too much.

But Takagi couldn't do that.

He has no powerful connections.

In this case, it was he who took the suspect to the restroom, and because he was too careless, the suspect had an opportunity to take advantage of him.

Speechless from any perspective.

He is always the best scapegoat.

If the higher-ups were a little more merciful.

It might just be a demotion, but if the higher-ups show no mercy, dismissing them from the police force is also quite possible.

Therefore, after finishing what you've done.

Takagi treated Tomoyuki to a big meal.

After all, if it weren't for their wisdom and courage, they wouldn't have been able to catch the real culprit in such a short time.

They were really unlucky.

During the transport of the suspect, the suspect was killed, and the murderer was never found.