Conan: What's wrong with my Yan Shuangying's painting style?

He walked out of the bathroom, buns still in his hand, and spoke vaguely.

"Inspector Nakamori and I will be traveling together, and Inspector Megure, you can bring your men along, won't that solve all the problems?"

"Compared to investigating the nightclub, I think it's more dangerous to investigate the Axe Jiang family's base. If I'm here, maybe we'll encounter less trouble."

————That’s indeed the case.

Inspector Megure nodded slightly.

Before he resigned, Brother Maori was the top shooter in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

However, just before they made the final decision, they received a call from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Chapter 395 Bai's Counterattack

"This is a phone call... huh? It doesn't seem to be from the White Horse Police Chief?"

Inspector Megure took out his cell phone from his pocket, looked at the incoming call notification page, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

He marked the landline phone numbers of the Hakuba Superintendent and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Superintendent's Office. If it was true, he would be able to confirm the specific caller at the first opportunity.

Although the phone number being called also has a note, it is not any of the above notes.

That was the phone number Inspector Megure left last week.

This is Bai Ma Tan’s call.

————The time when Yan Shuangying disappeared and Maori Kogoro went out traveling.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's crime-solving MVP is Detective Hakuba, the son of Superintendent Hakuba. He has frequently visited the scenes of various criminal cases to help the inspectors in charge solve the cases quickly.

Even Inspector Megure could feel that Hakuba's detective talent was no less than Kudo's.

This is true when compared to the two Kudo brothers.

Moreover, compared to the two Kudo brothers, Hakuba Detective has been in Tokyo all this time and can even refresh his call. Therefore, Inspector Megure specially kept Hakuba Detective's phone number to assist in solving the case.

However, he did not expect that Baiba Tan, who had already left Japan, would call him at this time.

"Brother Bai Ma, why are you calling me at this time? Is there something wrong?"

Inspector Megure started with zero frames as soon as he answered the phone.

Regardless of Bai Ma Tan's age and seniority, he just called him "brother" and gave him a higher seniority.

"I have a case to handle here. If there's nothing important, I'll hang up first."

"After I finish dealing with this matter, I will find out more later..."

Before Inspector Megure could finish his words, Hakuba's voice came from the phone.

"Inspector Megure, I will serve as your auxiliary commander for this operation and provide you with some investigative ideas."

-————Hakuba Tan as a supporting commander? Are you kidding? A high school student?

Kogoro Mouri, who was standing very close to Inspector Megure, was shocked when he heard the voice.

He had not met Bai Ma many times, and they had hardly exchanged a word.

But I still remember this guy who was dressed like Sherlock Holmes, was also a high school detective like that brat Kudo, and was even just as cocky.

But this is the first time he's been so arrogant.

Although he knew that Detective Hakuba was the son of Superintendent Hakuba, this was too much.

Isn't it ridiculous to let Hakuba participate in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's operations in Hakodate? This won't bring any benefits to Hakuba, as he doesn't work in the police system!

"Hey, are you kidding me?"

Kogoro Mouri muttered.

However, to his surprise, Inspector Megure, Shiratori Jinsaburo, and Takagi Wataru had no objection.

Even Nakamori Ginzo, who didn't quite hear what was going on, didn't refute it, but nodded in agreement.

Such behavior made Kogoro Mori look a little suspicious.

Something is wrong. Ten out of nine things are wrong.

When and where did the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department become so corrupt? We're all frontline officers, and we're actually listening to the orders of a high school student who's not even from the area? Are you kidding me?

It seemed as if one could see the suspicion in Kogoro Mori's eyes.

Knowing that Kogoro Mouri was probably thinking of somewhere else, Shiratori Ninzaburo shook his head and sighed.

He leaned close to Kogoro Mouri and whispered.

"Detective Maori, you don't know yet, right? When the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department ended its pursuit of Yan Shuangying, Detective Hakuba put in a lot of effort——"

"I was able to drive over to pick up the hostages rescued by Yan Shuangying, and you were able to enter the blockaded area as outsiders and meet with Yan Shuangying. In fact, it was all the result of Bai Ma Tan's suggestion."

"The White Horse Police Chief has actually remained silent on this matter."

————Hmm? Is Hakuba Detective the actual commander of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department?

Kogoro Mouri was stunned.

He remembered that the commander at the time should be Minister Toshio Odagiri, but at other times there was indeed a strange voice giving orders, and it sounded very young.

Now that I think about it, it was probably Bai Ma Tan, a high school student who had just returned from studying abroad, who was in charge.

In fact, except for Kogoro Mouri, all other Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department police officers here have worked directly with Hakuba Detective. They understand Hakuba's abilities and have no objections to this.

Otherwise, even the White Horse Superintendent would not be able to parachute in a temporary auxiliary commander————

As the saying goes, when a general is away from the army, he is not subject to military orders.

Although they are not generals, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is not the military.

If you really don't want to listen to the person sent by Superintendent Baiba, then just say that the phone signal is bad and you can't hear clearly, and then continue doing your own thing.

Anyway, Superintendent Hakuba can't see what's happening in Hakodate.

"I have already contacted the chairman of the Suzuki Group."

"Next, the Suzuki Group will provide you with convenience and assistance for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's operations."

Inspector Megure pressed the hands-free button.

On the phone, Bai Ma Tan's voice became clearer.

"The goal of this operation is simply to investigate the situation here."

"If not necessary, do not engage in direct conflict with local forces and officers from the Hakodate Police Headquarters. However, if you encounter danger, you are allowed to open fire and retaliate independently. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will bear all consequences."

"As for the expenses involved in the investigation, don't worry about it. Just go for it."

"After returning to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, the Suzuki Group will reimburse all your expenses. As long as the operation can successfully produce results, anything else is acceptable."

At this moment, Bai Ma Tan, who was already in a foreign country and had obtained the time difference debuff, finally said.

"I suggest you split up."

"The two parties involved in the gunfight in Hakodate right now are most likely Takuzo Axie, chairman of the Axie Zaibatsu, and Brian D. Kadokura, a Southeast Asian arms dealer. They wouldn't do it in broad daylight."

"You just need to maintain a certain number of staff, ensure they can look after each other, and keep complete records."

"However, all of this is based on ensuring the personal safety of the police officers. I only suggest that we act separately. The specific approach is up to Inspector Megure to make his own judgment. I will continue to pay attention to the situation here. If you have any questions, please call me."

call ended.

Although I don't know how Hakuba Detective managed to find out the situation in Hakodate in a foreign country.

However, Inspector Megure had identified the two parties involved in the firefight and already had an action plan in mind.

————Act separately!

Chapter 396: Kill the Man in Black? Humph, it's as easy as pie!

"Can the location be determined?"

Brian D. Kadokura looked at the Hakodate city map in front of him and asked directly.

There was a hint of impatience in his voice.

Anyone who saw him now could tell that he was in a very bad mood, like a powder keg that could be ignited at any moment.

No businessman likes to do business at a loss, and this is especially true for death merchants.

Now that this deal has the possibility of losing money, his desire to make a profit, or even to get his money back, has become stronger. Since Fukushiro Ryoe has said that he has an idea, he will not wait any longer.

The Death Merchant's secretary stood behind him, staring at the old man on the other side.

"Almost done, just need the final confirmation."

Fukushiro Ryoe coughed twice, and a hint of bright red could be seen at the corner of his mouth.

His condition has deteriorated rapidly in the few days since he was captured, and he probably won't live long.

However, before that, he still planned to lead these guys into the trap, so as to make use of the last bit of his energy in this life and live up to the common ideals and ambitions he and the second generation head of the Fujiang family shared.

"I need to go to this shrine to determine the exact location of the Axe River Secret Treasure."

"Of course, I know you're definitely worried about me leaving, but what I want to say is that modern maps are not completely consistent with maps from the wartime of the last century. You can't tell the true location just by looking at the map."

"We must conduct an on-site inspection and review Hakodate as viewed by the first head of the Fujiang family."

The reasons he gave made the Death Merchant's secretary frown and prepare to scold him.

However, the Merchant of Death raised his hand to stop the secretary from speaking.

————He thought there was nothing wrong with what Fukushiro Ryoe said.

The first head of the Fujiang family lived during World War II, and the treasure was also buried during World War II.

As we all know, the main island of this country has been bombed. In addition, decades have passed and things have changed with each passing day. Many places have been demolished and rebuilt, which requires on-site inspection and review, which is within the acceptable range.

However, Brian wanted to know why it had to be at this shrine.

He pointed his finger at the location of the shrine on the map and asked directly.

"Answer me, Fukujo Ryoe."

"Why do we have to go to this shrine to pinpoint its exact location? If we just want to check the layout changes between Hakodate today and Hakodate during World War II, what can we learn from this?"