The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

"Forehead..."

The man was clearly used to being arrogant, and seemed to be experiencing setbacks for the first time, so he was very unwilling to accept it, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Seeing that the person seemed to be in a better mood, Inspector Megure stepped in.

"Hello, this is Megure from the Metropolitan Police Department. These kids say they found a bloody body in your bathroom."

"A corpse?"

Whether it was acting or real, the man's eyes widened upon hearing the word "corpse," his expression a mixture of surprise and unexpectedness.

This is hard to explain, because based on this behavior alone, it is impossible to determine whether he did not expect there to be a corpse in his house, or whether he did not expect the corpse to be discovered.

"That's right, we saw it very clearly!"

"That man is in the bathroom!"

"He was lying on the ground covered in blood!"

The members of the Junior Detective League shared what they had seen, while Kaoru Kazama noticed that the man's emotions were slowly spiraling out of control, and even his beard was beginning to tremble slightly.

However, for some reason, this performance gave him a very fake feeling, even though there was nothing abnormal about his expression or physical behavior; it was as normal as could be.

But this very normalcy, like a pre-programmed sequence slowly starting up, was far too calm. Although it was a bit strange to use the word "calm" to describe the accumulation of anger, he felt it was quite fitting.

"How could that be? I've been using the bathroom until just now. You see, it's the one at the end of the corridor. If you don't believe me, just go and see for yourselves."

"It's here, he did it on purpose."

Seeing the man subtly shift his body as he spoke, gesturing for them to search inside, Kaoru Kazama finally realized what had been strange about him.

It's almost like a pre-written script. Whether it's the anger or the subsequent behavior, they are all physical actions written into the script. So no matter how normal the performance seems, there's always a hint of acting involved.

“Inspector Megure, this man is definitely suspicious. Most people wouldn’t be so calm and let us search in this situation. Who knows, the discovery of these children might have been within this man’s expectations.”

"kindness"

After hearing Kazama Kaoru's words, Inspector Megure nodded almost imperceptibly, then said to the man:

"Then please let us in to take a look."

As expected, nothing was found in the bathroom. The man stood by and mocked the police, saying that it was ridiculous to believe what a child said.

"Damn it, how can they be so arrogant?"

"Miwako, bear with it. This man has definitely hidden the body, and he must have hidden it in a place he thinks we would never find it. Otherwise, why would he be acting so arrogantly?"

"We arrived here about twenty minutes after receiving the notification, but hiding a body should only take about ten minutes."

Inspector Megure glanced at his watch and said to the rude fellow.

"What? In that case, you can go ahead and look for me if you want. I'm going upstairs to take a nap. I'm warning you, if you wake me up, don't blame me for giving you a good scolding."

Because the police had not found the body, the man continued to arrogantly mock and ridicule them. Kazama and his team had been determined to find the body, not just because of the children, but also to prove the Tokyo police.

"Boss Mumu, did you bring any coroners with you this time? Are you prepared to conduct a luminol reaction test on this bathroom?"

As soon as Kaoru Kazama said this, before Inspector Megure could react, Conan's eyes lit up.

Luminol reagent, also known as luminol, is a reagent that emits a blue light by reacting with an oxidizing agent. It is commonly used in criminal investigations to detect bloodstains.

In this situation, according to Conan and his friends' testimonies, if the body was covered in blood, even if he could clean the bloodstains in the bathroom, there would be absolutely no time to eliminate the blood reaction. Therefore, luminol can be used to detect whether there was any bloodstains there.

However, before Inspector Megure could even begin to rejoice, Kaoru Kazama poured cold water on their enthusiasm.

"However, I suspect the luminol reaction won't be possible for the time being?"

"What? How can it not be done? I remember Kano telling me that luminol is very sensitive to blood reactions, and even when diluted tens of thousands of times, it can still be very noticeable."

Inspector Megure is clearly quite capable, as he knows this, which shows he's not just a straight man in the anime.

"So that's how it is, is it because of the bleach?"

Conan noticed the bottle of bleach in the corner. The small amount of liquid that had spilled from the bottle indicated that it had just been used. The hypochlorous acid it contained would severely interfere with the luminol reaction. Although this interference could be detected again in one or two days, he estimated that by then the body would have already been disposed of, and even if bloodstains were detected, it would be useless.

"We don't know if it was a coincidence or intentional, but in any case, we probably can't perform a luminol reaction now. The key is to find the body, otherwise even if we can prove there was blood, it won't help. That guy definitely won't admit it willingly."

"Reporting to Inspector Megure, this bathroom is a clearly acidic environment, making a luminol reaction impossible."

"Damn it, this cunning guy! Even if it costs the reputation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, I will get evidence of your crimes."

Inspector Megure was clearly furious. This act of blatantly toying with the police infuriated all the officers present, and even Conan frowned deeply. The fact that the criminal had managed to switch things right under his nose must have been a significant blow to this self-proclaimed master detective.

Compared to everyone else present, Kaoru Kazama was the calmest. Partly, the cosplay of Mikasa had a calming effect on him, making him less prone to emotional outbursts. Secondly, being familiar with the plot, he naturally understood that Conan would ultimately resolve the matter, so he had nothing to worry about.

Chapter 32 Enhanced Five Senses

"Damn it, we can't find it anywhere. Did he bury the body underground?"

After searching for a full half hour without success and suppressing his anger, the hot-tempered Officer Sato finally snapped, slamming his fist into the wall and complaining:

"Don't be silly. There's no way he could have buried the body in such a short time. Besides, we were lying in ambush outside. If he had dug a pit in the yard, we would have known."

"I know that too, I was just complaining."

"Report, officer, his brother is back."

Just then, the police officer who had cordoned off the scene suddenly arrived at the door with a squinty-eyed man and reported to Officer Mumu:

"What, what's going on? What exactly is happening?"

When the man saw that his house had been almost completely dug up, with even the tatami mats and floorboards torn apart, he was immediately taken aback and ran to Inspector Megure to ask why.

"Well, it's nothing. These kids said they found a body in your house."

"A corpse?"

The man's tone was surprised, but his expression didn't change. He didn't even open his eyes, still keeping them squinted. It truly lived up to the saying that squinty-eyed people are all monsters.

"Sniff, what's that smell?"

Kazama Kaoru suddenly felt a tickle in his nose, as if someone had gently brushed it with wool, making him feel like he was about to sneeze.

"Hey, this smell... could it be the smell of blood? What's going on?"

After the tingling sensation subsided, a distinct smell of blood entered Kazama Kaoru's nose. This series of sudden sensations made Kazama Kaoru feel a little strange; he wondered if there was something wrong with his nose.

"Host, please don't worry. This is the effect of Mikasa Ackerman's physical attributes slowly integrating with yours. You now have more outstanding senses. Your vision, hearing, and smell will be better than before."

Hearing the system's explanation, Kaoru Kazama seemed to understand a little. He didn't know which book he had read it in, but it seemed that ancient humans, because they did not have electronic devices or the influence of various media, had much stronger senses than modern humans. Not only did they not have nearsightedness, but their hearing and sense of smell were also far superior to those of ordinary people.

In terms of timeline, the world in Attack on Titan is still in the feudal society stage, but the development of firearms and artillery, as well as the research and development of 3D Maneuver Gear, are closer to the modern era.

In that sense, if Kaoru Kazama and Mikasa Ackerman's physical abilities gradually match, their five senses will indeed be enhanced to some extent.

That's why Kazama Kaoru could smell the blood on the man, and it was a very strong smell of blood in his eyes.

"Did this guy come back from a slaughterhouse? He smells so strongly of blood, it's really unpleasant."

Just as Kaoru Kazama was slowly getting used to her new sense of smell, Genta's clumsy handling caused a ceramic decoration to fall off the shelf and crash to the ground with a clattering sound.

"Oh no, how could you be so careless?"

Inspector Mume watched with trepidation. After all, this was someone else's home. If he damaged any important antiques, he would probably be in deep trouble.

"No, it's alright, it's nothing serious, just a teapot."

The younger brother was quite easygoing; after seeing this, he simply waved his hand and said it was no big deal.

"You guys are so noisy, can you please be quiet?"

In stark contrast to him was his hot-tempered older brother. The sound of the teapot breaking probably woke up his sleeping brother, whose enormous voice and fiery temper startled everyone present.

"No, this isn't coming from upstairs. It sounds like it's coming from the first floor, and the sound quality is a bit off. Could it be because I just woke up?"

Because his five senses had just been enhanced, Kaoru Kazama was not yet used to this sudden change. So, although he could tell that the sound was not coming from the second floor, he could not detect anything more subtle.

"Excuse me, could you please keep your voices down? My brother hates being disturbed when he's sleeping."

Because the older brother's roar made the atmosphere in the room very awkward, the younger brother could only force a smile.

The next step was naturally to question the younger brother, since his older brother's attitude didn't seem like someone who would cooperate with the police investigation. So, the only way to find a breakthrough was to question his younger brother.

"So, you two are twins, right?"

As Takagi took notes, he said to himself, and Sato, upon hearing this, complained, "They're twins, but their personalities are so different."

Clearly, she was angered by her brother's arrogant attitude. If it were Sato's usual personality, she probably would have already thrown him to the ground. Kazama Kaoru remembered clearly that compared to her own joint locks and grappling techniques, which were mainly for subjugation, the fighting techniques Sato learned were almost unrestricted. Although they weren't quite at the level of killing, they were as ruthless as could be, a violence that didn't match her womanly appearance at all.

Thinking about this, even Kazama Kaoru, who inherited Sanji's eight-pack abs, couldn't help but feel a little creeped out. He wondered what kind of sparks would fly when the real Sanji met Officer Sato.

Anyway, Kaoru Kazama would never lay a hand on a girl, especially a beautiful policewoman like Sato.

"Excuse me, but what kind of job does your brother do now?"

Since no clues could be found from his brother, Inspector Megure had no choice but to question the younger brother.

“My brother’s profession is writing, but he’s currently spending more time at home without a job.”

When he said this, the younger brother had a rather helpless expression on his face, but Kazama Kaoru keenly sensed that something was wrong; his emotions didn't seem to be as calm as he appeared.

At this moment, Conan also noticed a detail: a maple leaf fell from the man's trouser leg, something that would obviously not have gotten on him while walking on the main road.

"We've already searched under the eaves and under the bed, but we haven't found anything. The only room left to search is your brother's room."

Three hours had passed in the blink of an eye, and despite deploying dozens of police officers, no progress had been made, which made Inspector Megure increasingly anxious.

"Yes, if my brother doesn't object, it should be fine."

The man seemed quite easy to talk to, but with him leading the way, he could be considered a shield to some extent.

"Knock knock, brother, brother."

When the younger brother pushed open the door to the second floor, he found his older brother sitting in a chair, propping his head up with his hand, clearly asleep, while the television was still playing, and the volume was not low.

"Xiao Xun, what's wrong?"

Sato noticed that Kazama Kaoru's expression was a little uncomfortable, and thinking that he was in pain, he hurriedly asked.

"Uh, it's okay, I'm fine."

Kaoru Kazama waved his hand, but his heart grew heavy. The reason he had that reaction was because the moment his younger brother opened the door, a strong smell of blood entered his nose, which he couldn't accept for a moment.

Moreover, after adapting, the enhanced five senses begin to function automatically, especially the senses of smell and hearing.

His pupils then contracted sharply, and he glanced around, realizing that there were only five people in the room, including his brother. But he made a chilling discovery—