I'm a Pokémon Master from School City (by mistake)

The portrayal of this person differs.

Due to the limitations of animation length, the animated version basically puts this person's appearance and arrest in one episode, and his previous deeds are only shown as setting off a small firecracker at the beginning and a large firecracker at the end, while the crimes in between are introduced through the meeting plot.

However, the comic depicts the process in between.

The drawing depicts one of this person's crimes and its consequences.

No, it should be that only the result was drawn, not the process.

The incident occurred at a convenience store, and the main victim was a disciplinary committee member.

Chiyo timed it perfectly, then took out a Poké Ball and held it in her palm.

The anime and manga versions have different plot settings. If she remembers correctly, the anime doesn't depict the convenience store bombing incident and places the entire story after Misaka impersonates a disciplinary committee member. This results in logical inconsistencies in the anime's plot.

However, the comic book version does not have this problem.

However, this presents Chiyo with a new problem, because A Certain Magical Index comprises novels, anime, and manga. While the main storylines are largely consistent across the three, there are some differences in details and timelines.

These distinctions, once they become reality, make it impossible for Chiyo to be certain of when the next event will occur, or whether it will happen later; for now, it's just a prelude.

Especially after discovering the plot had changed during the first episode, Chiyo became even more uncertain about some things.

She walked into the store, her sharp eyes scanning the entire convenience store.

"Welcome! Is there anything you need, sir?"

Chiyo's gaze was so distinctive that it was hard not to notice her. The clerk who had been slacking off was reluctant but had no choice but to get moving, perfectly demonstrating a fake smile and enthusiastic service typical of Japan to Chiyo.

"I want Weekly Shonen Jump," Chiyo said. "And I also want the Naruto manga volumes."

Yes, these two items are also sold in convenience stores in Academy City, so you don't necessarily have to go to a bookstore to find them.

Furthermore, since these two items are also used to attract customers in convenience stores, they don't have an unopenable outer packaging like they do in bookstores, allowing customers to browse freely.

Therefore, Mikoto often went to convenience stores to read books.

"Go to the third row at the very back," the shop assistant enthusiastically pointed out to Chiyo.

"Thank you."

Chiyo nodded, but instead of taking the fastest route, she circled the shelves, checking them as she slowly and carefully made her way to the location the clerk had indicated.

What should I say?

In the minds of some suspicious people, Chiyo's actions might unintentionally be labeled as 'sneaky'.

only...

The shop assistant looked at Chiyo's Tokiwadai uniform and thought for a long time that the young lady shouldn't have any reason to come and steal things, so he continued to slack off.

Chiyo slowly walked past the convenience store. She remembered that in the bombing case in the story, this person used an old doll as a disguise, and later used various old dolls as disguises.

So if he's that capable and started committing crimes, he should be able to find an old doll by now.

Chiyo searched for a long time but still couldn't find that thing.

'Isn't it time yet?' Chiyo frowned slightly. Had she miscalculated?

Chiyo felt something was off. Had she overlooked something or miscalculated?

Intuition and a vague sense of crisis made Chiyo realize that she hadn't miscalculated but had overlooked something. But if she had overlooked something, what had she overlooked?

strangeness...

Chiyo picked up the latest issue of Weekly Shonen Jump and the Naruto manga and walked to the cashier. After a slight hesitation, she asked, "Excuse me, sir, what did that person just buy?"

"that person?"

Chiyo's cold and interrogative tone annoyed the waiter, and without waiting for her to continue, he smiled and refused, "I'm sorry, sir, we do not disclose customers' privacy to anyone."

"Ah."

Chiyo gave a cold laugh. She knew that her attitude had displeased the shop assistant, which was why he wasn't cooperating with her.

Since this guy isn't going to cooperate...

Chiyo initially thought she should just ignore it, since it wasn't her own thing that was being lost.

But after paying the bill, Chiyo glanced at a half-empty can on the counter and suddenly felt a pang of anxiety.

She suddenly remembered that this person's ability was powered by aluminum. Although in the animation he hid an aluminum spoon in a doll to commit the crime, aluminum products are not just aluminum tableware, but also aluminum cans, especially beverage cans.

In the animated version, there's a fleeting shot of the explosive material during the bombing scene, where the explosive material appears to be an aluminum tube.

"This thing," Chiyo pointed to the aluminum can and asked, "wasn't it the one that person just used?"

She remembered that the rules in Area 11 were very strict, and they would nitpick about some strange things. Even when convenience store employees ate or drank, they would do so in private, so this item couldn't possibly belong to an employee.

If it's empty, the staff will throw it away directly. If it's unopened, the staff will remind the customer. There's only one situation where they'll keep it temporarily.

The previous customer took a sip and left it there, telling the staff to come and pick it up later.

"Well..." The shop assistant smiled but didn't intend to answer Chiyo's question.

But before she could finish speaking, just as Chiyo had imagined, the empty can began to collapse inwards without warning.

'broken! '

Chiyo's inner alarm bells rang loudly.

"This idiot!"

Oh no! The Pokémon I brought isn't suitable!

She planned to use Pokémon to send the suspected explosive device directly to the nearest river.

Now it's time for Pokémon to focus on offense and defense.

But she can't produce it right away!

This idiot had no idea that danger was coming! Even if he had cooperated a little, Chiyo would have remembered this, but it was too late to say anything now! In desperation, Chiyo grabbed the Shonen Jump with both hands and swung it at the can, knocking it away. Then she flipped over, pushed the clerk down, and slammed herself to the ground.

However...

The aluminum can couldn't break the glass door of the convenience store. While Chiyo was still in mid-air with nowhere to dodge, the can exploded!

bang~

The deafening explosion sent Chiyo flying through the air.

The flames from the explosion engulfed Chiyo's body, and the shattered cash register and its contents scraped across her skin.

"That bastard!"

In the last second before losing consciousness, Chiyo thought viciously, "Don't let me catch you!"

"I'm not some Japanese protagonist who can forgive everything!"

Chapter Thirty-Five: I'm determined to handle this.

In a hospital, Chiyo lay on her hospital bed, gritting her teeth.

"That's really lucky." Standing by Chiyo's bedside, with his hands in his pockets, Mingtu Zhuihun asked, "Should we tell your friends?"

"unnecessary!"

Chiyo's face was so gloomy it was almost as if water could drip from it.

very lucky!

The "Netherworld Soul Chaser" is right; the Explosives Maniac's current abilities are not strong, and he doesn't know enough about explosions.

There were no pre-made fragments, no sealed container, and the demolition maniac's abilities were insufficient.

So the whole thing looks like special effects; the fireball is huge and visually striking, but it's completely useless—or rather, not completely useless. Being too close to the blast point still caused some damage.

The shockwave was strong, but it was basically within Chiyo's tolerance range; she was mainly hurt by being blown into the wall.

The main wounds were caused by broken glass and wood chips.

There were many, but they were all scratches.

So it looks terrible but there's actually no real harm done.

In summary, it had little practical effect but was extremely insulting.

"Speaking of which," Chiyo said, getting up from the bed, "did you ask that doctor for me?"

“The surveillance cameras are broken,” said Mingtu Zhuihun. “The security team questioned the store clerk, and the clerk couldn’t confirm if it was left by the person you mentioned. They also examined the remaining fragments of the can at the scene, but no fingerprints were found.”

"They also investigated the student you mentioned. Theoretically, his ability could cause an explosion, but in reality, his ability level was too low to cause an explosion of that magnitude at the scene."

"Oh~" Chiyo glanced at the wound on her hand and said indifferently, "I understand."

Security team, disciplinary committee members~

Haha~

Chiyo really didn't mean to look down on anyone, but these two organizations are really sloppy in their work.

When she was in college, she felt that these people didn't understand anything. There were many things that were obvious but they just couldn't see them. Then, suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration at a crucial point and realized the key.

This is beyond words.

In my previous life, this person could have been identified by analyzing various patterns after committing the crime twice. Besides the motive, the characteristics of the victim group, the pattern of the crime time, who was present at the scene before and after the crime, and who appeared at the scene multiple times would all be known. Even if there was no definite suspect, there would already be several suspects.

The next step is to continue collecting evidence, and then gradually narrow down the scope of the investigation by using the process of elimination and new clues until the criminal is caught.

But what about here?

We don't know the progress of the security team, but from the perspective of the disciplinary committee, they still haven't figured out the basic information of the inmates after the inmates committed more than a dozen offenses.

So you're saying we should rely on them?

"What are you planning to do?" Mingtu Zhuihun looked at Chiyo's expression. Although he wouldn't say he knew the girl very well, he could guess what she was up to.

"Nothing much," Chiyo said with a cold laugh, "Just to rid the people of a scourge!"

"Don't worry, I won't do anything outrageous."

That idiot is one thing, but he knows his attitude is unpleasant. He couldn't see the seriousness of the problem and refused to cooperate, so he deserved to be bombed.

But that bastard!

This guy, whose actions can be described as terrorist acts from any angle, cannot be let off the hook no matter how valid his reasons may be!

Moreover, the plot has now changed. This guy has the ability to take revenge on society and is already doing so, and will commit a major crime in the future.

Chiyo would never let it go, no matter what.

Seeing that Chiyo had made up her mind, Meito Tsurugi didn't say anything more. He just sighed slightly and left.

Chiyo changed her clothes and walked out of the ward.

He was covered in bandages and plasters, looking pitiful but seemingly unharmed. He said he needed to rest, but there were no clues to be found in the room.

Besides, she also knows who did it.

So while others follow the map to find the horse, she followed the horse to find the map.

'evidence...'

As Chiyo walked out and looked up at the sky, she recalled hearing stories of how the police force and disciplinary committee were inefficient, and that it wasn't their fault. It was already quite an achievement that students and teachers working part-time could keep such a large city running smoothly and maintain a passable level of public order. Expecting someone with no criminal investigation training to investigate cases with extremely high efficiency was simply unrealistic.

Moreover, neither of the people behind Academy City wants these two organizations to be highly efficient, otherwise many of their plans will be difficult to implement.

If that's really the case.

I am now facing two problems. First, I can't find any clues when I return to the scene. Second, if that person wants to push me to the forefront, he will definitely leave clues for me on purpose.

If it's the first one, then there's not much to think about; if it's the second...

He has a acquaintance with the protagonist's group, but the level of their acquaintance is probably not what he wants. So, if it's the second scenario, given his current relationship with the protagonist's group, he probably wants to be given some other identity, one that allows him to directly intervene or simply handle various events, so that he can openly become the person who drives his plans.

So what kind of identity would be more suitable?

'Disciplinary Committee Member!'

Chiyo had just walked into the convenience store when she saw the disciplinary committee's cordon.

If my guess is correct and I can successfully solve this case, then someone should invite me to join the disciplinary committee.

So, is my guess correct?

Chiyo walked to the cordon set up by the disciplinary committee members, looked into the store, and found that no one was guarding it.