The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 703 Ai Haibara Takes the Cautious Path

"The Junior Detective League, on the move!!!"

The children screamed and rushed out of the car. Sato was too trusting of these kids, or perhaps he was afraid that something might happen and they wouldn't have time to escape, so he left without even locking the car doors.

This just gave these kids the opportunity to commit the crime.

They rushed down the road in one go, and Ai, sitting in the passenger seat, had no time to stop them. Rather than letting the children run around and encounter unexpected dangers, it was safer for her to keep an eye on them.

So Ai followed suit and ran down the hill. She was no longer the helpless researcher she used to be.

After being given the Stand Star Platinum by Kaoru Kazama, whose attributes are off the charts, she declared that she could unleash a barrage of attacks on three entire pages of opponents.

Of course, due to limitations in her physical condition, her Star Platinum hasn't reached an exceptionally high level yet, since the Stand's condition is closely related to the user's.

If we assume that Makoto Kyogoku is the absolute best, then Ai Haibara's Stand strength is probably above Ran Mouri's Pistol level, but weaker than Makoto Kyogoku's Rifle level.

After all, the act of catching bullets with bare hands is almost on par with the original Star Platinum, making him a powerful figure that is definitely not to be trifled with.

"You guys, don't wander off, or you'll get spotted."

Compared to the few unruly children whose hearts nearly stopped when she suddenly spoke, Ai's expression was much calmer.

She leisurely crossed her arms and followed behind the Junior Detective Club. Her movements and expressions didn't resemble those of someone chasing a vicious criminal at all; anyone who didn't know better would think she was on vacation.

"Okay, but don't scare us like that, Ai. We're just about to tell Conan."

Although these kids are a bit reckless, at least they know to ask NPCs for help.

"When you make the call, remember to cover your detective badge, or you might get caught."

The children didn't understand what Ai meant, but after connecting to the armband and informing Conan and the others of what they were doing, the roar from the other end made them immediately understand what Ai meant.

Mitsuhiko nearly dropped the armband in his haste, but thankfully he managed to cover it up.

In addition, because of Ai Haibara's sudden appearance, the children's pursuit had gone a bit further, and the arsonist was engrossed in setting a fire in the distance, not yet noticing what was happening here.

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and bring Officer Sato over here. I'll keep an eye on things here."

She didn't want to expose her mysterious double unless absolutely necessary.

This kind of method should be used as a last resort to save one's life, and it's something that's usually not needed. She decided that if the great detective couldn't save the day with soccer, she would have her stand-in step in.

Well, after mastering extraordinary powers, Ai seems to be going further and further down the path of a cautious hero. It seems that when she was doing experiments at the pharmaceutical company, she would consider a variety of variables and unexpected situations, which should be due to habit.

As a result, while Xiao Ai was considering this problem, those children actually sneaked up to her without permission, and the distance was basically less than ten meters.

Even Genta's pointed head was sticking out from the corner of the wall; anyone with eyesight could see it with just a slight turn of their head.

"Hey, you guys..."

Ai's expression changed. Before she could finish speaking, the arsonist suddenly turned around and discovered the few stupid kids hiding there.

Before they could react, he pulled out a dagger, licked the blade with a strange expression, and slowly walked towards them.

"Run!"

Mitsuhiko shouted, and the children fled towards the alleyway, but how could children possibly outrun adults?

Especially since Ayumi was a girl, she was slower and fell behind. The arsonist reached out and grabbed her, holding a knife to her neck.

"Damn it, Ayumi has been captured."

Upon seeing this, Genta and Mitsuhiko immediately stopped and attempted to confront the arsonist.

Although it shows loyalty, it was a very foolish thing to do.

The arsonist took Ayumi hostage in order to control these children so that he could capture them all at once and prevent his crimes from being discovered.

Stopping now would only mean certain death, but the current situation has indeed put them in a dilemma. If they continue running, Ayumi will undoubtedly be killed, but this stalemate is not a solution either.

Amidst the raging flames, their minds seemed to clear. The mischievous children began to reflect on their past actions and realized how naive their idea of ​​capturing the vicious serial arsonist had been.

But it's too late to say anything now. Ayumi is already under this guy's control, and they have no way to fight back.

"If Conan were here, that would be great."

Genta and Mitsuhiko thought the same thing at the same time, while the great detective was rushing over.

As for Kaoru Kazama, she had already arrived at the scene while the kids were sneaking close to the arsonist without Ai noticing.

However, with the passive ability of stealth activated, as long as she doesn't actively expose herself, no one can find her.

On another note, she almost burst out laughing when she saw the arsonist licking the blade; that was quite a scene.

However, she didn't just stand by and watch Ayumi be threatened. Under the control of her electric shock ability, the dagger was controlled by a strong magnetic force. Although it looked dangerous, it didn't actually touch Ayumi's neck.

As for why the arsonist didn't notice this, Kaoru Kazama didn't even need to use his Sharingan; a simple suggestive genjutsu would have been enough to solve the problem.

Moreover, given his current state of frenzied excitement, it seems that illusions are unnecessary, and the guy himself doesn't seem to realize it.

She didn't mind the trouble; these children needed to experience what education based on love truly meant.

Don't be fooled by how eagerly these three apologized and admitted their mistakes; they're all the kind of people who never learn from their mistakes.

Before long, they turned their backs and forgot the lesson they had learned.

Although it looks dangerous now, there have been even more dangerous situations before.

During the Metropolitan Treasure Hunt, she was captured and tied up by the Italian gang of robbers. In the counterfeit money case, Ayumi was also coerced and even faced the threat of a gun. Such incidents are countless.

Each time it was a close call; if it weren't for Conan's protagonist aura and his ability to arrive at the perfect moment, they would have died countless times over.

Perhaps it is because Conan always appears at crucial moments that these kids not only fail to learn their lesson, but have even become fascinated by this adventurous behavior.

If it were just ordinary adventure and treasure hunting, that would be one thing, but these brats are actually keen on dealing with criminals and have no sense of respect whatsoever. If this continues, they might even dare to provoke the Black Organization.

Even the greatest detectives only became this clueless at seventeen; these kids are only seven and they're already almost catching up with the older generation.

This time, Kaoru Kazama deliberately used some tricks to make the great detective arrive a little later, and then openly sent a text message to Ai Haibara to tell her the current situation and tell her not to take action.

All this was done so that these kids would learn a lesson.

Unfortunately, it's not a good time to let this guy put down Ayumi and threaten the other two one by one.

After all, this guy's skills are only average. If he had dropped one, all three might have escaped. It's a real shame to miss this opportunity.

Having a knife to your throat must be an unforgettable experience, and you should learn from it.

Chapter 704 Miwako — Drunken Limited Edition

"Alright, that's enough for now, let's stop here."

The scare tactics have reached a perfect point; any further and it might fall apart.

Kazama Kaoru's timing was quite good; Conan arrived just in time and delivered a perfectly timed lob shot that struck the serial arsonist squarely in the face.

Fortunately, Ayumi jumped down before he lost consciousness, avoiding falling with the prisoner.

Aren't you coming out?

Watching the Junior Detective League escape death once again and burst into tears of joy, Ai Haibara mouthed something to the air.

She wasn't sure where Kaoru Kazama was, but she had a feeling that he should be able to see her.

"That's just the right amount of acting. My appearance was a bit abrupt. Let's go find Miwako directly. I'm sure she's feeling quite emotional. I'll leave this to you. Remember to go home early."

"Yes, you too."

Suddenly, Kaoru Kazama's voice reached my ears, and I could almost feel the faint heat spraying on it.

Although she tried her best to maintain a calm expression, her bright red ears said it all.

It was only because Kazama Kaoru had strong willpower that she didn't burst out laughing on the spot, otherwise Ai would have been embarrassed.

"Haibara, what are you talking to yourself about?"

The great detective, in his habitual observation of his surroundings, didn't comfort the kids this time, but instead focused on Ai's every move.

"It's nothing, I was just glad you arrived just in time."

"Yeah, Conan, you're amazing! You always appear at crucial moments, just like Kamen Rider. You're incredible."

Ayumi's voice still had a sob in it, but she had calmed down.

Children's emotions always come and go quickly, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Hopefully, this lesson will last longer.

"It's nothing. Just remember not to take risks so easily next time, or I might not be able to save you every time."

"We understand."

The three members of the Junior Detective Club said in unison that no matter what happens later, they now clearly realize their mistakes.

Meanwhile, Kaoru Kazama had arrived at a restaurant nearby.

This is the restaurant owned by Shuji Kano. Today, this otherwise ordinary Shinagawa Station is quite lively.

They successively captured a burglar who broke into a house, a serial arsonist and murderer, and a robbery and murderer who had been on the run for eighteen years.

The feng shui of this small place is quite good.

However, both the arsonist and Shuji Kano will be taken to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, not handed over to the local Shinagawa Police Station, since a murder has occurred.

"Hey, Miwako, why are you drinking alone here? Give me a cup, I'm thirsty."

As soon as Kaoru Kazama entered, he saw Miwako with a dejected expression, her back to the light, chugging down one cup after another.

Why are you here?

Judging from the flush on her face and the incoherent way she spoke, she seemed to be a little drunk.

Although red wine may not seem like much when you drink it, it has a strong aftereffect and can easily make you drunk without you even realizing it.

She felt that getting drunk was better left to baijiu (Chinese white liquor), and one or two glasses were enough for most people.

"It seems that Ai has quite a bit of Lao Bai Gan (a type of Chinese liquor), and they're all from different places. It looks like we can bring some to Miwako to try some."

When the detective discovered that Lao Bai Gan contained an ingredient that could disable APTX-4869, he was so excited that he bought a whole bunch of Lao Bai Gan for Ai to study without hesitation. He had all kinds of brands.

"I was just worried about someone, so I came to check on them. I didn't expect you to actually stay here."

Logically, since the suspect, Shuji Kano, has been arrested, his restaurant should have been immediately shut down.

However, rules can be adapted.