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

The group of criminals who were arrested by the French police for their involvement in the murder of the Lady Thief were among those arrested.

Their true identities were members of a transnational antiquities forgery syndicate, but this was not discovered at the time and they were simply considered ordinary gangsters.

After reading the relevant files, Hakuba Saguru investigated the subsequent events and discovered that these people had all been released from the detention center by others.

They also investigated the files from the International Criminal Court.

It was only in the end that it was determined that the person who rescued these people was a high-ranking executive of that transnational antiquities forgery syndicate, and these people were also members of it.

"At that time, someone inside the Suzuki Foundation's Grand Exhibition Hall helped Kaito Kid."

"That person was a woman, and she threw a hypnotic bomb at Yusaku Kudo and Jirokichi Suzuki in the control room, causing them to fall into a deep sleep."

"If I'm not mistaken, it's Kuroba Chikage."

"It would only take investigating whether Kaito Kuroba's mother returned to Tokyo to confirm... and she did."

Hakuba Saguru remembers it very clearly.

During Nakamori Aoko's conversation with Kuroba Kaito, Kuroba Kaito mentioned that his mother had returned to Tokyo from abroad.

Obviously, this retired phantom thief lady couldn't have suddenly returned to Tokyo for no reason.

If it's just to help Kaito Kid.

There is no need to specifically choose this time to come back, unless there is a necessary need to return to Tokyo at this time.

For example, what issues need to be addressed?

The transnational antiquities forgery syndicate that nearly ambushed and killed the Lady Thief on the Eiffel Tower platform is clearly one of the candidates.

This is precisely what Hakuba Tansou wants to verify.

"If the Phantom Thief Lady returned to Tokyo to deal with that transnational antiquities counterfeiting syndicate."

"This transnational antiquities forgery syndicate is also scheduled to arrive in Tokyo tonight, and if nothing unexpected happens, they will make their move against Kaito Kid."

"After all, the relationship between Phantom Thief Kid and Phantom Thief Lady is the kind that can never be hidden if someone is determined to investigate."

"If we can't find the Phantom Thief Lady, we'll take action against Phantom Thief Kid, who has a close relationship with her."

"That's easy to understand..."

If Phantom Thief Kid had even a shred of filial piety, then, given that Phantom Thief Lady clearly stated her intention to take down that transnational antiquities forgery group, he would have shown it.

Kaito Kid will definitely lend a hand.

However, it's clear that this time, they can't send any warning letters to alert the enemy.

Therefore, this will be a Phantom Thief Kid operation without using any prior notice.

If the mysterious organization were to target Phantom Thief Kid, they would definitely choose this moment.

"Then all we need to do is wait there and wait for them to come to us."

White Horse slowly came to a conclusion.

He decided to take a group of people over to stake out the place and see.

If we could catch a member of the mysterious organization, that would be the best outcome.

If we can't find any members of the mysterious organization, then we should arrest the members of that transnational antiquities forgery group and hand them over to the International Criminal Court.

This will allow us to build good relations with the International Criminal Court.

It will be easier for him to access relevant case files from the International Criminal Court next time.

"...just to be on the safe side."

"Tell Chen En about this and tell him to keep it in mind."

Bai Ma Tan made a decision.

In Tokyo, if there was anyone as reliable as him, he felt that person could only be Chen En.

Whether it's combat ability or reasoning ability.

This Night Knight from Beika Town is perhaps no less skilled than him.

With Chen En present, he felt reassured, although he felt he could solve the problem using only his own tools and helpers.

However, what puzzled Hakuba Saguru was...

Chen En only gave a single sentence in response.

It doesn't matter, I'll take action.

Hakuba Saguru: ?

What does it mean to be able to take action?

I didn't even say when or where that multinational antiquities forgery group would arrive in Tokyo, so how come you seem to know it all?

You haven't already investigated this matter, have you?

Hakuba touched his chin.

Forget it, there's no point in thinking about this.

Since Chen En has indicated that he will take action, there is no need to worry about Chen En's side.

The most urgent task now is...

Get that exorcist with the bedding back.

If nothing unexpected happened, he figured the guy should head straight for Kabukicho Ichiban-gai.

Chapter 757 Phantom Thief Kid's New Weapon

"That group of people will arrive at the dock today."

"The estimated time should be in the evening..."

Inside the secret base of Phantom Thief Kid.

Kuroba Chikage scrolled through the messages on her phone, pondering when the group would arrive at the Tokyo docks to facilitate her attack.

This group will most likely make their move against Kaito Kid, also known as Kuroba Kaito, immediately.

Although they didn't know the true identity of Phantom Thief Kid, since they had someone they suspected, it was only a matter of time before they found out.

It's always better to strike first, because it's too late if you wait for the other side to make a move.

"Kaito, you seem pretty relaxed...?"

Chikage Kuroba looked up at Kaito Kuroba.

A hint of doubt appeared in her eyes; she couldn't understand why Kaito Kuroba could appear so relaxed in the face of such a crisis.

Could it be that Kaito's naturally optimistic personality has kicked in?

While being an optimist is a good thing, one can't be an optimist in everything, can one?

Hearing what his mother said.

Kaito Kuroba put the book aside, blinked, and then said confidently.

Didn't I tell you this before?

"Now that criminal groups have appeared in the Tokyo area, someone will naturally take care of them. We just need to prepare for the return of the cultural relics."

Even if we dismantle that transnational antiquities forgery ring and capture its leader.

That wouldn't be enough to completely wipe out this criminal group, because they still have people in the public eye...

Those were Chairman Kawazu's students.

Zun Jian Zhu Yan.

Mr. Tarumi Inohiko is a very famous figure in the Tokyo antique world because he has held Ryoma Exhibitions many times.

There was one such instance twenty years ago.

Recently, he plans to hold another auction, followed by a dragon and horse exhibition.

Clearly, Chairman Kawazu's purpose in coming here is to pave the way for Tarumi Inohiko and to first eliminate the Phantom Thief Kid, who could potentially threaten Ryoma's career.

It's not enough to just deal with Chairman Kawazu and the criminal gang members he brought; we also need to take care of Tarumi Inohiko.

People like this who are prominent and influential.

If we want to completely defeat this guy, we have to start from the surface.

That was precisely the next step in the plans of Phantom Thief Lady and Phantom Thief Kid.

The Dragon Horse Treasure Return Plan.

On the day of the Ryoma Exhibition, Phantom Thief Kid returned the treasures that Phantom Thief Lady had stolen to the Ryoma Exhibition site, so that the police could publicly confirm the authenticity of those Ryoma treasures.

This is an opportunity to thwart Tarumi Inohiko's conspiracy and ruin his reputation.

Although he will definitely need to personally deal with Tarumi Inohiko when the time comes.

But dealing with Chairman Kawazu might be a different story.

These criminal groups must already be under Batman's surveillance, especially since he had already mentioned it to Batman before.

Batman's involvement is a foregone conclusion.

He even felt there was no need to go to the scene in person...

However, Kuroba Chikage was serious about it.

"Although Batman is willing to take action."

"But I don't think Batman is really as strong as described in urban legends. After all, he is just an ordinary human being."

"If those urban legends are false, and Batman isn't that powerful."

"Faced with some well-trained enemies who would not hesitate to kill, Batman might get injured."

Even if we don't help them because of Batman.