The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

After Xiaowu finished speaking, Kazama Kaoru turned his gaze to Hatakemoto Ichiro, who had been silently clutching the wound on his thigh since earlier, without saying a word.

"This, this, is because, because..."

"It is obvious that this is your own cleverness that has dug your own grave. You are trying to exonerate yourself in this way. In fact, the murder weapon found at the scene was not far from you, which fully demonstrates that the murderer was unable to go far because of his leg injury, so he threw the murder weapon so close by."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! I've already said it, Ichiro would never kill anyone. He's a very honest boy, how could he do such a thing? What evidence do you have to say this? If you don't, I'll sue you for defamation!"

Kaoru Kazama glanced indifferently at Mariko Hatamoto, who seemed arrogant but was actually quite guilty.

What mother in the world doesn't know her son? He guessed that Mariko Hatamoto probably already knew what her son had done. Outsiders might not be able to see it, but how could Mariko Hatamoto, as his biological mother, not see his unusual behavior after the murder?

This is also why she started reasoning on her own at the beginning, and at that time she tried to guide the case in a direction that would be favorable to Ichiro Hatamoto.

"You want evidence? Fine, I'll give you evidence. Denmi, could you please take out that thing from earlier and show it to everyone?"

"What, what is this?"

Denmi took out a transparent evidence bag containing thick bloodstains and what appeared to be some granular material.

“Look, these are breadcrumbs, and they're breadcrumbs covered in charcoal. Ichiro Hatamoto was an art student, and he was constantly painting until Gozo Hatamoto died, so it's normal for him to have breadcrumbs on him.”

"Now do you have anything to say, Hatamoto Ichiro?"

Kazama Kaoru's mind was locked onto Hatake Ichiro. If he still dared to argue under these circumstances, then he wouldn't mind imitating the Thunder King and giving Hatake Ichiro an electroshock therapy. Anyway, there's no harm in using Misaka Mikoto's abilities.

"That's right, I'm the culprit. It's all because of my grandfather..."

Next was Ichiro Hatamoto's confession. Perhaps because of his leg injury, he was unable to perform the usual step of kneeling and covering his face to admit his guilt, which made Kaoru Kazama quite uncomfortable.

However, judging from his first attempt at deduction, it was already quite perfect, and this case should be considered closed.

Chapter 68 The Overly Friendly Kitten

"Phew, finally back on land. I really miss the feeling of having my feet firmly on the ground."

Kaoru Kazama stretched out a big yawn. Although the luxury cruise ship was enviable, the feeling of drifting on the vast ocean was really not pleasant.

Kaoru Kazama finally felt a little relieved as he watched the electric sparks crackling from his fingertips.

"Is it disrespectful to Misaka Mikoto to generate electricity to entertain yourself when you have nothing better to do?"

Despite the crackling of static in his ears, Kaoru Kazama didn't feel uncomfortable at all. If the occasion weren't so inappropriate, he would have loved to try and simulate Chidori.

After all, he's not just a Conan fan, he's also a Naruto fan.

Meow~~

Kazama Kaoru was stunned. How could a cat dare to come up to him while he was exchanging electric shocks? Could it be a cat with Pikachu-like attributes?

"Kitten, was that you meowing just now?"

Kaoru Kazama didn't know why, but it seemed that he had always been very popular with cats since he was a child, almost as if he was covered in catnip. He originally thought that it was some kind of scent on his body that attracted the cats, but he didn't expect that he would still be like this after he transmigrated.

"So, could it be that my aloof and profound soul attracts those homeless cats?"

"Host, your shamelessness is truly unmatched by ordinary people."

Perhaps provoked by Kazama Kaoru's shameless narcissism, the system, which had been silent since Kazama Kaoru boarded the cruise ship, finally spoke a word.

"I'm so sorry, I think I just ignored you."

Kaoru Kazama ignored the system's constant吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to criticize or complain), and instead turned to look at the little cat.

It was a white cat with very nice fur, without the messy look of a stray cat; it looked as if someone had taken good care of it.

Its bright green cat eyes seemed to speak volumes, containing a dazzling shimmer, and its pink little nose added an extra touch of cuteness.

Kazama Kaoru was certain that this little cat was living a very good life. Just based on its looks, it could live a good life simply by acting cute and charming to those overly affectionate high school girls every day.

Meow~~ Meow~~

When it saw Kazama looking at it, the kitten didn't run away. Instead, it took a leisurely step and approached Kazama even closer.

"Huh, it doesn't seem very afraid of people. Could it be a pet?"

Kaoru Kazama had long suspected it; this cat was clearly someone who had taken good care of it. Its eyes were bright and its fur was glossy. It didn't look like a stray cat at all.

Come here!

Kaoru Kazama slowly squatted down, very carefully, afraid of scaring the kitten. He then gently patted his knee, signaling the kitten to snuggle into his arms.

He didn't have high hopes. Cats are generally very wary of strangers. An ordinary cat would probably run away in fear if you looked in its direction, let alone approach you. However, this little cat seemed to be particularly close to Kazama Kaoru.

Seeing his action, instead of running away, it quite unceremoniously climbed into Kazama Kaoru's arms. His expression instantly turned strange. This cat... seems a bit lecherous.

Kaoru looked down at where the cat's paws were, which were right on his chest. The lecherous cat seemed to be enjoying itself, purring contentedly.

This is a masterpiece of the system, a high-tech product that gives people the illusion that Kazama Kaoru has a chest. In reality, there is no such thing as a chest; at most, it's just that the pectoral muscles are a bit more developed. After all, after being matched with Miyako's body, Kazama Kaoru perfectly inherited Miyako's physical qualities.

He already has eight-pack abs, so what are pecs?

"Little guy, do you have an owner?"

Although Kaoru Kazama loved the cat very much, and his living environment was suitable for keeping a pet, he was always puzzled that the cat didn't look like a stray at all.

If it weren't for the fact that there was no cat tag on its neck, he would have suspected that this was just a cat that had run away from someone else's house.

Meow~ Meow

"I really don't know what to do with you. I'll take you to the hospital to get checked out first, and then we'll decide whether or not to adopt you."

Kazama Kaoru loved cats in her previous life and took care of countless stray cats around her from childhood to adulthood. However, in China, it was difficult for ordinary people in the city to have a house with a detached house and yard. Most houses were apartment buildings, and keeping pets might affect the lives of the neighbors.

But things are different now. Living in a studio apartment, it's not a big deal for him to have a pet.

It was unclear whether the cat understood Kazama Kaoru's words or not; it simply stared at Kazama Kaoru with its large, emerald-green cat eyes, occasionally lowering its head to lick its paws and groom its fur.

This action is how cats groom themselves, something Kaoru Kazama, who has spent time with cats, would naturally understand.

What amused him was that this little cat was far too familiar with people. Normally, cats would only act this way around people they know very well and feel comfortable with, but Kazama Kaoru was just a demon he was meeting for the first time.

Thinking about it, Kaoru poked the cat's head with his index finger, revealing a helpless smile. He always felt that this little kitten was clinging to him.

He didn't go to the Metropolitan Police Department after that. It was almost time to leave work anyway, so leaving a few minutes earlier wouldn't hurt. With that thought in mind, he slowly carried the kitten in his arms toward a nearby pet store.

On the street, this pair of people, one woman and one cat, attracted a lot of attention. The woman was a stunningly beautiful woman, and the cat was an incredibly cute creature. This pair strolling down the street was undoubtedly the most dazzling sight.

So far, this is the fifth couple to have a fight because of Kazama Kaoru. Without exception, it all started because the guy looked at him too much and got angry, which made the girlfriend unhappy, and that's how the fight started.

To be honest, Kaoru Kazama was initially very uncomfortable with being the center of attention. No matter where she went or what she said or did, people would pay attention to her. This was not a pleasant experience for a former otaku.

So when he's under a lot of pressure or feeling frustrated, he'll go for a walk on the street like this and slowly enjoy the various conflicts he's caused. It's kind of a morbid pleasure, and he always feels much better after watching them.

There was nothing he could do. After all, he wasn't a pervert. The feeling of being forced to wear women's clothing and act as a woman by the system was really not pleasant. For a while, he felt like his life was being controlled by others, and he was quite depressed and frustrated.

But now, strolling slowly through the streets of Tokyo, watching the bright lights and bustling traffic in the distance, I always feel a faint sense of happiness. This peaceful and tranquil life is something most people yearn for.

Of course, it would be even better if people on the street wouldn't constantly try to set you up with someone.

Chapter 69 New Family Member - Xiaobai

"You're such a nuisance."

Kaoru Kazama sat on a chair in the pet store, watching the kittens, who had been thoroughly cleaned, squatting in front of a small plate and gobbling down their cat food.

This guy is doing well by clinging to me, but I'm the one who has to take care of all the chores, like getting him vaccinated, registering him, buying cat food, and so on. My precious early leave time is being wasted like this.

"Miss, your kitten is only six months old and is a lovely little princess. Please take good care of her."

The pet store staff gave Kazama these instructions, but he really didn't know the cat was female. It seems his cross-dressing skills are really too powerful, even the cat that came near him was female.

"Hey, isn't this Sister Xiaoxun? What are you doing here?"

While Kaoru was lost in thought, he vaguely heard a familiar female voice. When he came to his senses, he saw that it was Ran and Sonoko.

"Didn't Conan and Mr. Mori come?"

My first reaction upon seeing Ran was to ask if Conan was with her. If they were together, then there was a high chance that a case was about to occur.

"No, we just got out of school and came here because Sonoko said she wanted to get a pet, so I came to help her take a look."

"Hey, is this kitten yours, Sister Xiaoxun? It's so cute! Can I hold it?"

Just as Xiaolan explained her purpose, the overly friendly cat had finished eating the cat food in its bowl, cleaned itself up, and then climbed up Kazama Kaoru's leg into his arms.

"You mean it? It's a cat I met by chance today. It's been following me around, so I'm wondering if I should adopt it."

"Such an adorable kitten, if you don't want to adopt it, you might as well give it to me."

Sonoko, who had been silent since entering the store, finally spoke, and it turned out she was still after the cat.

"Can I hold this cute kitten? It's so adorable, I can't resist it."

It seems this cat is quite the ladies' man; even Sonoko, who usually only swoons over handsome men, is almost turning into a devoted cat lover.

"You can try it and see if it will let you hold it."

Kaoru Kazama handed the cat over, but to Sonoko's utter surprise, the cat jumped right up her arm and into Ran's lap.

If Xiaolan hadn't practiced karate and hadn't reacted quickly, she probably would have fallen.

"Damn it, is my Sonoko-sama's charm really that bad that she can't even attract a cat?"

Seeing this scene, Sonoko felt extremely heartbroken. When they walked together, passersby always stared at Ran, which she tolerated. But she never expected that even a cat would treat her like this today.

"Sonoko, it might not be what you think. This cat might prefer soft places."

Kaoru Kazama suppressed a smile and pointed to Ran's arms. Sonoko looked over and saw the cat with its paws on Ran's chest, looking quite content, and even purring.

Xiaolan's face also turned bright red. She hadn't expected a cat to do such a thing. At first, she didn't pay much attention, but when Sonoko looked over, the girl's face turned bright red in an instant.

"Well, Sonoko, don't worry about it too much. You're just a high school student now, and you have a long time to grow up."

Seeing Sonoko's disappointed expression, Kaoru Kazama couldn't help but offer some words of comfort. He felt it was quite disheartening to have one's figure looked down upon by a cat.

"Alright, stop fooling around and come back now."

Kaoru clapped her hands and picked up the "perverted cat" to save Sonoko's heart from any further shock.

"This cat is really very intelligent and understanding."

The shop assistant carefully considered her words before finally uttering this sentence.

"By the way, Ran, aren't you going to cook for Conan and Mr. Mori today?"