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

So he simply replied "ok" and continued processing the various documents and files he needed to handle.

In fact, even if Judy hadn't sent him that message, he would have stayed at the FBI's Tokyo branch headquarters and never left. Whenever Judy came looking for him, he would be there.

Unless absolutely necessary, I would like to meet with Shuichi Akai...

On the way to Shibuya, a Suzuki corporate car was traveling at 80 mph.

Hattori Heiji felt rather uneasy.

He sat in the back seat, took out his phone, and wanted to send something to Toyama Kazuha to ease the raging anger that Toyama Kazuha would feel when they met later.

But for a moment I couldn't think of anything to post.

If he calls Toyama Kazuha, he'll definitely get another scolding.

Suddenly, Hattori Heiji remembered what Chen En had told him earlier in the building when he asked Chen En what the mysterious symbol 'x' meant…

Although I don't know what this thing means, I'll give it a try, even if it's a long shot.

Things can't get any worse than this, can they?

Hattori Heiji immediately began editing the message and then sent it to Toyama Kazuha.

[Kazuha, actually, I'm still in Beika Town, and there's a reason for it.]

[I'll explain the specifics of your predicament once I get there. Don't worry, I'll be in Shibuya within 30 minutes; we'll meet there. XXX]

[Sender: Hattori Heiji]

At this moment, Kazuha Toyama was leaning against the wall next to him, waiting for Heiji Hattori to come over.

Seeing a new unread message from Hattori Heiji on his phone, he looked puzzled, because in his memory, Hattori Heiji wasn't the type to send messages.

However, I still pressed the view button.

The moment he saw the three X symbols, his face turned bright red, as if he had transformed into a steampunk princess.

He quickly called back.

When Hattori Heiji saw that Toyama Kazuha was calling again, his heart skipped a beat.

But I still pressed the answer button, and then I heard what Toyama Kazuha said.

"I won't blame you this time, but... hurry up and come here!"

"Besides, who told you to use this symbol? This symbol means..."

It seemed like they couldn't continue the conversation, and they hung up the phone.

Although I don't quite understand why.

However, Heiji Hattori noticed that Kazuha Toyama's attitude seemed to have softened considerably.

Could it be... the effect of that symbol X?

Wow, this mysterious symbol X actually works!

Chapter 987 Assassination Attempt Against Kogoro Mouri

Mouri Detective Agency.

Unlike the usual lighthearted atmosphere on the second floor of the Mouri Detective Agency, the atmosphere was slightly heavy today.

Even Chen En, who had just brought Conan back to the Mouri Detective Agency, could sense it.

His brow furrowed slightly, somewhat puzzled as to what had happened within the Mouri Detective Agency.

When Chen En led Conan through the door, Kogoro Mouri finally sat down on the sofa and came into Chen En's sight. Ran Mouri, who was next to him, said with some concern.

"...Dad, are you really okay?"

Kogoro Mouri noticed that Conan and Chen En had returned, and simply mumbled a soft "hmm".

"I'll be fine, don't worry."

“I used to be an elite detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, this kind of danger is nothing to me.”

Conan, who had been behind Chen En, peeked out.

A hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

I wonder what Kogoro Mouri and Ran Mouri were talking about while he was away.

Why does Kogoro Mouri look so serious these days?

They even brought up dangerous things...

Could it be that something dangerous has happened at the Mori Detective Agency?

Conan tugged at Chen En's sleeve and looked up at him.

Heiji Hattori had previously taken the opportunity to tell him that Chen En had installed a surveillance system across from the Mouri Detective Agency, and he had originally intended to discuss this matter with Chen En.

But unexpectedly, those surveillance systems have come in handy now.

If it really is a problem with the Mori Detective Agency.

With Cheng En's access to the surveillance system, plus the fact that he had cleared countless listening devices within the Mouri Detective Agency, Chen En would definitely have a clear understanding of everything.

Although Conan didn't say anything, Chen En already understood what Conan meant.

He reached out and gently tapped his earphones.

Noah's Ark responded from the other end of the earphone.

"There is no danger within the Mori Detective Agency."

“Kogoro Mouri returned from another area, outside the surveillance system’s range, Batman. Let me tell you about what Kogoro Mouri mentioned earlier.”

"To put it simply, Kogoro Mouri almost died on the way here."

Kogoro Mouri almost died on the way?

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

Who would want to lay a hand on Kogoro Mouri?

Of course, there are actually quite a few people like this. One of the representatives is Sawaki Kohei, whom he had previously dealt with, who single-handedly created a theatrical version of a god-like character.

However, as of now, there doesn't seem to be anyone who has such a deep-seated hatred for Kogoro Mouri.

There was no one who inexplicably wanted to attack Kogoro Mouri to achieve any particular goal.

Why would anyone attack Kogoro Mouri?

At that moment, Kogoro Mouri looked up at Chen En and finally spoke.

"Chen En, you brat, this is none of your business. You can go now."

"I've recently run into a little trouble."

"Although it's a minor problem, it's quite tricky to deal with, and I don't want to involve you in it."

He was assassinated on his way home after drinking in another area.

If he hadn't slipped, he would have been crushed to death on the spot.

It was a steel pipe that fell from the sky.

It fell down while passing a construction site.

Kogoro Mouri initially thought it was just an accident.

But it wasn't until he moved past the construction site with a pounding heart, and then his phone suddenly showed a murder warning, that he realized he had been chosen as someone's target.

In fact, it was just as Chen En had thought.

Kogoro Mouri doesn't remember anyone wanting his life.

Logically speaking, those who want him dead must have deep-seated hatred for him.

However, the person who has a deep-seated hatred for him has not been able to be released all these years. Apart from the god-like person Ze Mu Gongping that Chen En mentioned earlier, there doesn't seem to be anyone else like that.

But then again...

This is Beika Town; anything you can imagine, they can do.

It would be absurd to try to explain the reasons behind the actions of the citizens of Beika Town using any common sense.

It's possible that he really did catch some petty thief in the past, and then released him only to kill him. Although it's a bit unlikely, it's still quite possible that this could happen in Beika Town.

In other words, this could very well be a revenge attack against him.

The reason why Kogoro Mouri and Eri Kisaki separated in the past.

It wasn't just a single argument; it was also because Kogoro Mouri knew he had offended too many people during his time as a detective, so he wanted to separate from Eri Kisaki to ensure her safety.

Now that the possibility of a criminal seeking revenge has appeared around him, his first reaction is to keep Chen En away from him.

Only in this way can we ensure that Chen En is not involved in this heinous murder case targeting him.

Not only that, he will also contact Fumiyo Edogawa and ask her to come to Beika Town as soon as possible to pick up Conan and let Ran stay with Eri for a while.

It's not too late to let Conan and Ran come back to live here after we've solved this heinous murder case.

"Uncle, what exactly happened?"

Conan's little face also turned serious.

He approached Kogoro Mouri and asked softly.

"Maybe we can help you?"

"I can ask Uncle Kudo and Aunt Yukiko for help."

Are they Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo?

A hint of surprise appeared in Kogoro Mouri's eyes.

He knew that Conan was always close to Shinichi Kudo, but he didn't expect him to be so close to Yusaku Kudo and Yukiko Kudo as well. However, he still shook his head to refuse.