The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

"Do you, a tomboy, really have the right to make me care about my image? You know perfectly well that in your colleagues' eyes you're a human tyrannosaurus."

When Miwako first arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department, her first case was a robbery. Her feat of subduing the criminal who attempted to arrest her with a strangulation takedown became known throughout the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, and from then on, no one dared to mess with this fierce woman.

As for Kaoru Kazama, he was much the same, except that he didn't give a friendly look to the men who tried to chat him up.

At the time, he still harbored resentment towards the "cross-dressing master" label. So, if someone approached him now, it would be like slapping him in the face. No wonder he wasn't happy about it.

"Don't worry, I'll be back in a week at most. Don't forget to bring me some Osaka specialties when I come back."

Miwako waved her hand, making a clean decision and refusing to listen to Kazama Kaoru's further rambling.

It's said that it was personally approved by Matsumoto, the management officer, but I don't know what he valued in him.

Chapter 156 The Inconvenience of Squinting

After speaking with Miwako, Kaoru Kazama remained seated, seemingly lost in thought, but actually deep in thought.

The reason he needed to get dressed up this time seemed to be because of a serious series of murders. Not only him, but police reinforcements were also dispatched from Kyoto, so he wasn't an exception.

It's a pity we can't bring our families. Otherwise, it would have been great to take Akemi and Ai to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Osaka's old town.

He'd been here for over half a year, staring at the Tokyo Tower every day, and he was already tired of it.

Taking a trip to Osaka would be a great option. There are not only scenic spots like Osaka Castle and Tsutenkaku Tower to admire, but also many famous local snacks to try. It's just a matter of whether he'll have the time.

"It seems we need to step up our efforts and solve the murder case as soon as possible."

After much deliberation, the motivation derived from the delicious food finally made Kazama Kaoru decide to go on this mission.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's personnel transfer was quite swift; they booked his flight to Osaka the very next day, and he had plenty of time to leisurely finish his breakfast before setting off.

He went out with Mingmei this time, since someone had to drive the car back after he drove it to the airport.

And so, amidst Akemi's reluctant gaze, Kaoru Kazama boarded the plane from Tokyo to Osaka. Before he could even admire the pretty flight attendants, he immediately vomited and felt dizzy.

As a homebody, he avoids going out as much as possible, so it's pitiful that he has lived for 23 years without ever having taken a flight.

He had no concept of motion sickness at all, so as soon as the plane tilted up, he immediately shoved the vomit bag in front of him with all his might.

"Are you OK?"

My neighbor was a short-haired girl, probably around seventeen or eighteen years old. She looked like a high school student, dressed neatly and smartly. With her short hair hidden under her hat, she really did look like a boy at first glance.

And not only that, even his voice has a somewhat androgynous feel.

"I understand, thank you."

In front of outsiders, Kaoru Kazama is quite polite, and at first glance, she really is a gentle and beautiful lady.

"Your accent sounds familiar. Are you also from Tokyo?"

"Yes, that's right, I guess you could say I'm on a business trip this time."

Kaoru Kazama still considered the temporary transfer as a business trip; that's probably the easiest way to understand it.

"Oh, I just got back from the United States. I'm going to Osaka for a trip to enjoy the island nation's culture and customs, since I'll be living here from now on."

And so, Kaoru Kazama learned that this girl named Sera Masumi was only seventeen years old, the same age as Shinichi Kudo and Ran, and that she was also a detective who had been living abroad for many years and had only recently returned to Japan to attend high school.

So, you're going back to China to live alone this time?

"That's true, but I've lived independently for most of my life, so it hasn't been difficult for me."

"And from what you're saying, do you know other friends like me?"

As expected of a detective, her observation skills are sharp. Upon hearing Kazama Kaoru mention "also," she instantly connected it to the fact that there were other people like her around.

“Indeed, this person is quite similar to you. If you two could get to know each other, you would definitely have a lot in common. And this guy is also a detective.”

"What? Island countries have people like that? You're not talking about an old man, are you?"

Sera Masumi was a little incredulous; it seemed that Shinichi Kudo's name hadn't even reached America yet.

"It's a guy named Shinichi Kudo. He's also a detective, and quite capable at that. The media calls him the Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era, the savior of the island nation's police."

"Is he really that good, Sister Xun? I definitely want to challenge him if I get the chance."

"I guess your wish won't come true. That kid's currently missing. Apparently, he went to handle a case, and nobody knows where he's off gallivanting off to. There's also a famous high school detective in Osaka this time, named Hattori Heiji. He's pretty good too. He and Kudo are even known as Hattori of Kansai and Kudo of Kanto."

"Really? Japan is truly a land of hidden talents. I thought there were very few people like me who became detectives at such a young age."

This girl's words and actions exuded a heroic spirit, or rather, a strong masculine air, making one wonder if she was raised as a boy from a young age.

Moreover, judging from her figure alone, you can't tell she's a girl at all. Whether it's her short hair or her flat chest, she's much richer than Sonoko.

The garden still shows some undulations, which can prove the gender.

But the person sitting next to Kazama Kaoru now is completely flat-chested.

Sera Masumi has a passionate and outgoing personality, and is very bold. If she lived in ancient times, she would definitely be a chivalrous heroine.

In terms of combat prowess, although he hadn't witnessed it firsthand, Kaoru Kazama's wild intuition told him that he was at least no less capable than Ran, and he could clearly sense a threat.

"Alright, that's all for now. I have to report to the Metropolitan Police Department in Osaka now. See you again sometime, Sera-chan."

"Yes, I'll be going back to Tokyo in a while, and I'm sure we'll meet again then. Don't be surprised, Kaoru-neechan."

And so, Kaoru Kazama bid farewell to the detective Sera Masumi, whom he had just met, and embarked on his journey to the Osaka Metropolitan Police Department.

I was still a little uneasy, as I was an outsider and didn't know anything about the Osaka Police Department.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk"

"Please come in!"

A deep baritone voice rang out, and Kaoru Kazama immediately turned the doorknob of the Osaka Police Department Chief's office and went inside.

Upon entering, Kazama Kaoru saw a middle-aged man with squinty eyes who exuded an air of authority, sitting behind a large desk. He had slightly curly short hair and wore a neatly tailored suit, clearly a person who paid great attention to detail.

"Hello, I'm Kaoru Kazama, transferred here by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for this case."

Kazama Kaoru saluted without hesitation. This was not the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. If he continued to be so casual, he would be embarrassing the entire Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

"This must be Hattori Heiji's father, right?"

Even if they didn't know the plot, after working in the Metropolitan Police Department for so long, it's impossible that they wouldn't recognize the head of the Osaka Police Department. Besides, he has a high school detective son who is much more well-known in the police force than the head of the Osaka Police Department.

"Yes, I've already heard about you from Inspector Megure. I heard that you've provided crucial clues in many cases, and even personally participated in the reasoning, which has earned us a lot of face."

Hattori Heizo spoke slowly and deliberately. Although his expression remained dignified, his tone was much gentler, perhaps because he was born with an overly serious face.

This is the inconvenience of having squinty eyes. Generally, people perceive another person's emotions by looking at their eyes first, since the eyes are the windows to the soul, and then they pay attention to the expression on their face.

However, due to physical factors, people with squinty eyes have to skip this step. If they also have facial paralysis or are born with an overly serious appearance, then it would be a tragedy.

Chapter 157 A rare spectacle in one hundred episodes

When he walked out of the department head's office, he really breathed a sigh of relief.

As expected of the Chief of Staff, he truly deserves his high position; his authority is on a completely different level compared to Inspector Megure.

Even a lazy bum like Kaoru Kazama would feel an urge to turn himself in upon seeing him, let alone ordinary petty thieves.

I just don't know what the relationship is between Hattori Heizo, the head of the department, and Hattori Hanzo, or whether they have studied ninjutsu.

However, judging from Hattori Heiji's reckless and impulsive actions, he probably has little to do with being a ninja.

After greeting her colleagues at the Osaka Police Station, Kaoru Kazama returned to her assigned dormitory at the station.

The conditions are quite good; it's a rather quiet studio apartment with exquisite decor. Because it's located in Osaka, it has a classic, old-fashioned feel, rather than the modern atmosphere of Tokyo.

It feels much more relaxing. Living in a fast-paced metropolis, everything from the moment you wake up is done in a race against time.

Of course, this does not include our smoked salted fish.

He truly lived up to his name, managing to make a salted fish even saltier the more it was smoked.

"Hey, isn't that Conan? What's he doing in Osaka? Ran didn't mention any travel plans for them."

Kaoru Kazama, who was leaning against the window looking at the scenery, suddenly saw a boy in a flashy blue suit who looked very familiar. Upon closer inspection, he realized that this was the great detective he had just been talking about earlier that day. It was truly a case of speaking of the devil and he appears without delay.

"Hey, Xiaolan, what are you doing here?"

Kaoru Kazama lived on the second floor, which wasn't very high, so they noticed her just by calling out.

"Xiao Xun, what are you doing here? What a coincidence, running into an acquaintance in Osaka."

"Come on up, have some water and rest for a bit."

Kazama Kaoru didn't notice that there was also a dark-skinned boy following Ran and her group.

There's nothing we can do about it; black absorbs light, so it's normal not to notice it.

"And who is this?"

Although he knew perfectly well that this was Hattori Heiji, the son of the department head he had just met that morning, he still had to put on a show.

"Oh, Kaoru-nee, I forgot to introduce you. The reason we came here to dress up is because this Hattori-kun invited us. Like Shinichi, he is also a detective."

Ran introduced herself, while Conan, being very outgoing, wandered around Kazama Kaoru's house.

"Oh, so you're the beautiful policewoman who was transferred to the police station today. You truly live up to your reputation. I'm Hattori Heiji. Nice to meet you."

Hello, nice to meet you.

As he shook hands with Hattori Heiji, Kazama Kaoru was still wondering what this was all about, what a beautiful policewoman, and why he didn't know about her.

"Hey, where's Uncle Mori? Didn't he come with you guys?"

Kaoru looked around but didn't see Uncle Mori anywhere, so she asked curiously, "How could Uncle Mori, who dotes on his daughter, let her go out alone?"

(Sorry, Conan isn't considered a person in the old man's eyes, or rather, not a person of standard size; his size is at most 0.25.)

"My dad insisted he was hungry on the way, so he went to the shop next door to buy some snacks. Oh well, he got angry too late this morning and didn't have time to eat breakfast."

"Please have a seat, I'll go pour you some tea."

Kazama Kaoru gave a polite reply and went straight to the kitchen, casually giving Conan a chokehold on the way and dragging him to the kitchen as well.

"Tell me honestly, have you encountered any cases?"

Kazama Kaoru had a bad feeling. With Kudo from Kanto and Hattori from Kansai appearing together, the chances of things going smoothly were smaller than the chances of the island nation not experiencing an earthquake for a hundred years.

Such a grand scene of death gods appearing together is a rare sight, even in a hundred episodes.