I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Mr. White Horse."

"And Mr. Kyogoku, I didn't expect you to be discharged from the hospital so quickly. It seems your recovery in the hospital went very well... How's your arm? Can you still use it like before?"

Upon hearing this, Kyogoku Makoto clenched his fist and answered affirmatively.

"Of course, my arm has fully recovered."

With a casual flick of his arm, powerful force and speed sliced ​​through the air, creating a whooshing sound. Just hearing that sound, Chen En knew that Kyogoku Makoto was not lying.

The previous attack by the Bermuda ghost Hawk did not defeat this fighter from the Detective Conan universe.

On the contrary, after this attack, Makoto Kyogoku's physical abilities and skills improved once again. He is probably about to surpass the limitations of advanced fighting techniques.

Hakuba Saguru, who came with Kyogoku Makoto, glanced at Kyogoku Makoto beside him.

A hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

The reason he came with Makoto Kyogoku was simply to find Chen En. It just so happened that Makoto Kyogoku had also received an invitation from Jirokichi Suzuki, so he just gave Makoto Kyogoku a ride.

It now appears that this martial arts champion with a 400-win streak is much stronger than he imagined.

Presumably only martial artists of this caliber possess the strength to contend with superhumans.

Thinking of this, Hakuba Saguru stroked his chin, recalling some other famous martial artists.

He didn't come back empty-handed this time.

Although the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's equipment level has made a leap forward due to the previous appearance of the Bermuda Triangle, all of that equipment can only be used if it is deployed in advance.

Trying to deal with the illusionist Spider from the mysterious organization, and the person next to Spider, is simply wishful thinking.

To truly confront those guys, we need some other methods.

For example, there are science fiction gadgets made by famous designers, or other magical gadgets...

"Um, put me down first..."

Sonoko Suzuki blushed and whispered in Chen En's ear.

Hearing this, Chen En nodded slightly, released his grip, and let Suzuki Sonoko land. Then, he put his hands in his pockets and asked why the two were there.

Although he already had a guess in his heart.

"Of course, it was Mr. Suzuki who sent us to deal with Phantom Thief Kid!" x2

This answer is really a headache.

Chen En rubbed his forehead.

He had a feeling that Kaito Kid was likely to get beaten to a pulp this time around.

After all, Makoto Kyogoku has made further progress after his previous injuries. Without wearing the Bat Suit, he can rely solely on his super intuition and even hand-to-hand combat, and he can also enter a burst state on his own, making him stronger than he was in the Fist of Blue Sapphire movie.

And Hakuba Saguru goes without saying.

In the original storyline, he almost used a gadget to take down Kaito Kid. This time, he was attacked by a spider in Canada and narrowly escaped death. Who knows, he might have some weird or strange things stuffed in his pocket.

One scholar and one warrior, the arrangement was perfectly clear.

Even if he wanted to release water, he couldn't...

"Oh, right, besides us, there were other people invited."

"However, because of her mobility issues, she can't come with us. But she will be there when Phantom Thief Kid takes action on the day he is supposed to, as announced in the notice."

Hakuba Saguru then added a few words, saying with a smile.

"That's a very famous and highly skilled detective."

Are there more experts?

A look of surprise appeared in Chen En's eyes.

He, Hakuba Saguru, and Kyogoku Makoto—three aren't enough. We need to add one more to make a four-person team.

Is it really necessary to go to such great lengths to deal with Phantom Thief Kid?

"Hey, you guys, stop standing outside and come help us!"

Jirokichi Suzuki's voice came from inside the temple.

The advisor to the Suzuki Foundation seemed to be getting impatient with the organization; you could sense Suzuki Jirokichi's annoyance just by listening to his voice.

In response, Chen En put his hands in his pockets and calmly said,

"Please, Mr. Hakuba, Mr. Kyogoku."

After he finished speaking, he led Sonoko into the temple.

Behind them, Kyogoku Makoto's gaze fell on Suzuki Sonoko's arm linked with Chen En's.

His eyes sharpened.

However, Hakuba Saguru, standing nearby, calmly said,

"Mr. Kyogoku, would you like to meet some martial arts masters from other eras?"

"For example, that [Shakyamuni in the Sword]?"

Upon hearing this, Makoto Kyogoku's attention immediately shifted to Hakuba Saguru.

A look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

The Shakyamuni in the sword? Does that refer to the one from four hundred years ago?

But isn't there a saying that the person is already dead?

"...It seems that the world is not as simple as I thought."

Makoto Kyogoku said with a hint of joy.

His biggest goal right now is to pursue even higher levels of martial arts. Everything else can be put aside for now. He can think about those things after he reaches the pinnacle of martial arts.

He followed the white horse into the temple, and couldn't help but ask,

“Mr. White Horse, since Shakyamuni in the sword is not yet dead…”

"Then are there any other powerful figures from different eras still alive? If we're talking about unarmed combat skills, then I think the one who reached the pinnacle of martial arts must be that legendary marksman?"

Hearing this, Hakuba Saguru pondered for a moment, then shook his head and replied,

"I don't know about that."

"In fact, the rumor that the Shakyamuni in the sword is still alive is just something I heard secondhand. As for the divine spearman from the great Eastern country? I don't know. Things there are blocked by the Internet Great Firewall, so it's hard for them to spread."

"However, if I had to say... there should be similar figures still alive today."

Oh, I see.

Makoto Kyogoku nodded slightly.

The two of them entered the mountain temple together. At this moment, Chen En was already standing in front of the so-called Four Gods Mechanism. His gaze swept over it and finally settled on the riddle of the builder.

Those who wish to obtain the Qilin through improper means must submit themselves and transform their form.

This isn't difficult.

Chapter 515 Makoto Kyogoku: That despicable Phantom Thief Kid, he actually tricked Sonoko into lying with you!

The name of the builder of this Four Gods Mechanism is [Mimizu Kichiemon].

Misui Kichiemon, a legendary mechanic from the Bakumatsu era in the world of Detective Conan, created a variety of exquisite mechanisms and puppet dolls. Inside Suzuki Jirokichi's manor, there is a vault mechanism called Iron Lithium that he designed.

That anti-theft mechanism was incredibly strong; even the Phantom Thief Kid would have to spend a lot of time breaking through it.

As for its sturdiness, it is said to be able to withstand air raid bombs. Of course, it is hard to say whether it can actually be done, since how could a vault designed in the late Edo period possibly take into account the possibility of such damage?

However, Jirokichi Suzuki himself believed that lithium iron phosphate could withstand bombs.

This is why Suzuki Jirokichi has not yet forcibly dismantled this so-called Four Gods Mechanism.

He worried that the Four Gods Machine might be equipped with specific lethal mechanisms, just like the Lithium Iron Machine, which would directly cause casualties if triggered. Even if it were to be forcibly dismantled, it would have to be done with Kyogoku Makoto and Chen En present.

At least Makoto Kyogoku and Chen En can ensure that no one will be killed or injured because of Misui Kichiemon's traps.

"Does one who desires to obtain the Qilin through improper means have to compromise his body and change his form?"

"It sounds like this mechanic has considered the emergency opening situation if someone loses their key. However, I don't think this is a good thing, because it gives thieves an opportunity."

Bai Ma Tan stood beside Chen En.

His gaze swept over the mechanisms in the four corners of the temple room. The four mechanisms were clearly distinguished by different colors: blue, white, red, and black, corresponding to the four gods in the mythology of the great Eastern country: the Azure Dragon, the White Tiger, the Vermilion Bird, and the Black Tortoise.

This ability to shift one's form will likely be applied to the four divine mechanisms at the four corners.

Makoto Kyogoku, who was standing next to him, blinked.

He gained nothing, but thought that if Suzuki Jirokichi wanted to take the Kirin out of the mechanism pillar, he could just go up and take care of it with a single chop, without having to go through so much trouble.

"So, White Horse Kid, Brother Chen En, have you figured out how to crack this thing?"

"I asked, somewhat hastily," Suzuki Jirokichi asked.

His gaze followed Chen En and Hakuba Saguru's as they swept across the four corner platforms, then he realized what they meant and explained,

"These four mechanisms are actually used to insert keys. You have to insert the four keys into the keyholes of the mechanism in a certain order, and then turn the keys at the same time to open the mechanism column."

"You think this requires a key? But I accidentally lost the key..."

"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise?"

Ignoring Suzuki Jirokichi's words, Chen En frowned and asked.

These words made Jirokichi Suzuki, Makoto Kyogoku, and Sonoko Suzuki blink, somewhat confused. However, Saguru Hakuba, standing nearby, shook his head and replied,

"No, it's the Azure Dragon, the Vermilion Bird, the White Tiger, and the Black Tortoise."

You Japanese are really something, you move things, but you also have to mess up the order?

Chen En shook his head and sighed.

At that moment, Hakuba Saguru took out his pocket watch, glanced at it, and said,