The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

In contrast, Natsue Hatamoto's expression was overly calm. After hearing that Takeshi was not the murderer, she did not react in any particular way, as if he were someone who had nothing to do with her.

"That kind of person has nothing to do with me no matter what. Even if he wasn't the murderer, the fact that he married me to seek revenge on my grandfather makes it impossible for me to forgive that man."

Looking at Hatamoto Natsue's determined eyes, Kazama Kaoru knew that the girl's mind was not going to change. However, he had no intention of changing it anyway. As the saying goes, even an upright official can't settle family disputes. Besides, he had always felt that the scumbag was not good enough for Natsue.

"Xiao Xun, what are you doing here? Honestly, we're all so busy, and you still have time to chat here."

"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

Looking at Sato, who was panting heavily, Kaoru Kazama felt a little strange. Hadn't he already handed over the interrogation records to Inspector Megure? Now all they had to do was investigate the crime scene and perform an autopsy on Mr. Hatamoto Gozo, right?

"You don't know, just now we discovered that the warehouse where suspect Xiao Wu is being held has been opened!"

As if to verify Officer Sato's words, just as she finished speaking, a "thump" sound came from the other side of the deck, the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground, which was very clear even though it was covered by the waves.

"Who is it? Who's there?"

Several people quickly ran towards the source of the sound. Officer Sato had just said that Xiao Wu had been released, and then this happened. This undoubtedly nailed Xiao Wu to the pillar of shame as a suspect.

For some reason, after such a coincidence, Kaoru Kazama felt a burning sensation on his face, even though he knew that the culprit was not Takeshi Kou.

"Isn't this Akie Akimoto's man?"

Kaoru Kazama has good eyesight; even late at night, he could see the blond hair on the guy's head and instantly identified him.

Several people rushed over, but they were too late. They only saw the man named Long Nan sitting on the railing, his head and face covered in blood, and they could even clearly see a sizable dent in his head.

These marks are clearly from a blunt object striking the head, but unfortunately, the perpetrator has not been identified.

"It's no use, he's not breathing anymore. Call Denmi and the others to perform an autopsy."

In fact, he didn't even need to check the person's breathing to know that the person was no longer alive. The murderer was ruthless enough; it looks like the skull was already smashed. What kind of deep hatred and resentment must have been involved?

"Well, it seems that's the only way. Ran, could you please go and inform Officer Megure and the others?"

Ran nodded and ran into the cabin, leaving only Kazama Kaoru and Hatamoto Natsue there.

"It was supposed to be a wedding, but it turned into a murder scene. It seems I really am someone cursed by fate."

Hatamoto Natsue muttered to herself, seemingly under considerable psychological pressure from the series of murders. Although she had just said she didn't care, the fact that a murder had occurred immediately after Xiaowu was released still deeply affected her.

"Officer Kazama, didn't you spot the culprit just now?"

Conan's voice rang in my ears. This guy is like a child chosen by the case. He is always the first to arrive at the scene. He knows the location of the crime scene even better than the murderer.

"No, the murderer had already left when we arrived, and there were no signs of a struggle at the scene. It looked like a single, clean, and swift blow."

Kazama Kaoru had some doubts. If it were that person, there shouldn't be such marks, unless some special method was used. Although the deceased in front of him was probably weakened by alcohol and sex, he shouldn't be this weak in a life-or-death situation.

This clean and efficient technique made it hard for Kazama Kaoru to believe that it came from that gloomy and introverted otaku. If that were the case, then things were getting a little complicated.

Chapter 65 The Hatamoto Family's "Pack of Wolves"

"Now it seems that Xiao Wu's suspicion of committing a crime has undoubtedly increased, but where has he gone now?"

Inspector Megure stroked his chin and pondered:

He was starting to suspect that Xiao Wu might have jumped ship and escaped, because he had spent a long time searching with all the police resources but had not found any trace of him, as if he had vanished into thin air in the vast ocean.

"Inspector Megure, it's too early to draw conclusions. I don't think the suspect is necessarily Komugi."

Kazama Kaoru's speech surprised Inspector Megure, who was known for his low-key demeanor. Today, he seemed unusually energetic.

If that's really the case, then Inspector Megure feels he needs to reassess Kazama Kaoru's work ethic; perhaps he's not as lazy as he imagines.

"Oh, what do you mean?"

Inspector Megure asked curiously, drawing even Conan's attention, who was engrossed in searching for clues.

"It's very simple. You think Xiao Wu is the murderer simply because he was the most likely to commit the crime in the previous case. Moreover, the warehouse where Xiao Wu was being held was opened again before this incident. Under the influence of habitual thinking, it's easy to assume that Xiao Wu committed the second crime in succession."

"But have you considered that the warehouse is locked from the outside? That means unless Xiao Wu has superpowers, there's no way he could have gotten out of this warehouse. Therefore, someone must have deliberately let him out!!"

As soon as Kaoru Kazama finished speaking, everyone's expression changed. Some were incredulous, some were afraid, some were questioning, and some were angry. The expressions of the Hatamoto family, in particular, were quite different.

"But who would release Xiao Wu? Knowing he's a murderer, wouldn't releasing him make things even more dangerous?"

Mariko Hatamoto seemed to have had enough of being a detective, and after listening to Kaoru Kazama's reasoning, she expressed that she was quite impressed.

Seeing the various gazes directed at him by those present, Kaoru Kazama concealed the mockery in his eyes, cleared his voice, and said:

"It's obvious that the only person who would risk their own safety to release Xiaowu is the real murderer of Old Master Hatamoto Gozo. Only the real murderer knows that Xiaowu is not the murderer, so releasing him poses no threat and can instead make him take the blame once again."

"What? Xiao Wu isn't the real murderer?"

“How could that be? Before my father was murdered, he was the only one in that room. I heard it with my own ears, there’s absolutely no way I could be wrong.”

Mariko Hatamoto was the most incredulous of them all; her plump face was contorted with anger, as if she were furious that her first deduction as a "detective" had been overturned by someone else.

Kaoru Kazama took in everyone's expressions and demeanor, and of course, to ensure there were no mistakes, he even activated his Sharingan.

Putting everything else aside, the Sharingan's vision is indeed very powerful; Kaoru Kazama can even clearly see the various micro-expressions on the faces of people ten meters away from him.

However, if the patriarch of the Uchiha clan knew that his prized Sharingan was being used in this way, he might be so angry that he would resurrect Kazama Kaoru with Edo Tensei and strangle this person who desecrated the Sharingan.

However, Kaoru Kazama himself didn't care. The true value of an item depends on the user's intention, and as long as it is effective, it is not a waste of resources.

"Sister Xiaoxun, how did you determine that Xiaowu wasn't the real murderer?"

That brat Conan is up to his old tricks again. Does he think Kazama Kaoru can't see through his provocation?

"Little brother, it's best for children not to interrupt when adults are talking. You can ask Detective Mouri about this. I'm sure Senior Mouri knows the answer."

"Hahaha, of course! You brat, get out of my way. Kids shouldn't interrupt adults, you know?"

Kogoro Mouri, who was inexplicably caught in the crossfire, first laughed foolishly for a while, and then used his ultimate move - Kogoro Punishment - adding a bright red "signal light" to Conan's head.

"Tch, what an arrogant woman. Even if you didn't say it, I would know. But she deduced that the murderer in the two cases was the same person just based on the intent of the actions? That's really terrifying!"

Although he was scolded, Conan, for some reason, started grinning like an idiot.

Kaoru Kazama caught a glimpse of this and suddenly realized something. No wonder people say, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Judging from his silly grin, he's practically copied Kogoro Mouri's mannerisms perfectly. It seems Shinichi Kudo's future is to become a greasy middle-aged man like Kogoro Mouri.

With a faint smile on his lips, he walked straight up to Ichiro Hatamoto.

"Officer Kazama, what's wrong with my son?"

Before Kazama Kaoru could say anything, Hatamoto Mariko had already stepped in front of Hatamoto Ichiro like a mother hen protecting her chicks, adopting a protective stance.

This scene made Kaoru Kazama feel envious. Putting aside the character of Mariko Hatamoto, no matter how cold-blooded she was, or how she thought about dividing the inheritance after her father's death, one thing remained unchanged.

That is her love and care for her son as a mother. She may be a failure as a person, but she is undoubtedly a very good mother.

"Don't be nervous, Ms. Hatamoto. I only intend to ask your son two questions."

Hearing Kazama Kaoru say that she was only asking a few questions, Hatamoto Mariko slowly stepped aside, revealing Hatamoto Ichiro who had been blocking her way. However, he still maintained a guarded stance, as if he were some kind of villainous evil force.

"Hmph, it seems Ichiro really is a suspect in the murder of Grandpa."

Akie Hatamoto seems to be restless again, but it seems that her husband's death has not caused her any mental distress. On the contrary, it has made her more hysterical and indifferent to everything.

"How can you say that? Ichiro is clearly an honest boy, there's no way he would do something like that."

Upon hearing this, Mariko Hatamoto immediately jumped up in rebuttal. It was clear that her son was the pillar of her heart, and she would not allow anyone to harm him.

"Who wouldn't hate it if their winning entry in a competition was torn up by their grandfather?"

Akie Hatamoto looked disdainful, seemingly someone who knew quite a bit about the inside story.

"It's all Grandpa's fault. He just doesn't appreciate the child's talent at all."

Upon hearing this, Mariko Hatamoto immediately gripped Ichiro Hatamoto's shoulder nervously and hurriedly retorted, though it was clear that she seemed somewhat guilty.

“You always bully Long Nan, so I know it must be you, you weirdo.”

Despite being the older cousin, she showed no mercy to her younger cousin, even displaying an aggressive attitude as she relentlessly exposed the inner workings of the Hatamoto family. In her words, it seemed that everyone was a suspect in the murder of Old Master Hatamoto Gozo, leading to various conflicts and disputes.

The cruel words ruthlessly tore away the veil of pretense surrounding this family, revealing the bloody reality beneath.

"Please, please stop arguing, please."

Hatamoto Natsue was heartbroken at the sight. No matter what kind of person Hatamoto Gozo was, he was always the best grandfather to her. But now it seemed that his children were not his own flesh and blood, but wolves lurking around, always thinking about how to fill their bellies with their grandfather's flesh and blood.

This was no longer a place that could be called a home, but a cold and ruthless den of wolves.

"I have no interest in your family scandals. Before that, could you let me finish what I have to say, Ms. Akie Hatamoto?"

Kazama Kaoru's seemingly casual remark struck her heart like a series of heavy blows, instantly rendering the usually assertive and eloquent Hatamoto Akie mute. Her face turned ashen, as if someone had grabbed her by the throat.

The power of the mental shock was still fresh in her mind; she never wanted to experience that feeling again.

Chapter 66 Ichiro Hatamoto, who thought himself clever

"Ichiro, where are you going?"

Seeing that Ichiro Hatamoto suddenly stood up, his father, Hokuro Hatamoto, asked with some concern. After all, in their minds, Takeshi, who was very likely the murderer, was still on the ship, and it was very unsafe for him to wander around.

"I'm just going to the restroom."

Ichiro Hatamoto's tone was somewhat harsh, and surprisingly, it carried a hint of disdain, making it hard to believe that this was the attitude he would have towards his own father.

"But, are you sure you'll be okay on your own?"

Hatamoto Hokuro looked at his introverted and sensitive son with a worried gaze. In fact, no one knows a son better than his father. How could he not know what his son was thinking? It's just that with that old man above him, his status as a son-in-law really didn't have much influence.

"It's none of your business. I'm not a coward like my dad."

Without turning his head, Ichiro Hatamoto said a few words and walked straight towards the bathroom.

"Xiao Xun, are you really sure the murderer isn't Xiao Wu? We've searched for him for a full forty minutes and haven't seen him. There's a high chance he really did jump ship and escape. Isn't that a sign of a guilty conscience?"

Seeing that Kaoru Kazama was lost in thought again, Miwako strode over to him, leaned close to his ear, and whispered:

To be honest, he could clearly feel the faint fragrance emanating from Miwako, and the warmth of her breath on his ear. So he was using all his willpower to control himself from reacting.

Actually, with the system's help, Kazama Kaoru could be said to have already mastered the art of shrinking her genitals. Otherwise, no matter how good her figure was, wearing tight pants or A-line skirts would definitely expose her.

However, it's uncertain what might happen if influenced by his own strong will.

He could still remember the playful tone the system used when it told him about this, as if it wanted to see what would happen to him.

"Miwako, you're actually concerned about something like this? Did Inspector Megure send you?"