Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

Given Conan's reaction upon seeing him and the familiar feeling that arose within him, it's not surprising that he could recognize the other person's identity.

After all, he was a kid who had fallen victim to his beatings, and he had even personally fed him medicine, tenderly taking it with water.

That was one of the few times he had been followed from behind, so he naturally remembered it.

"Shinichi?!"

Ran Mouri, who was still terrified that Gin would self-destruct and kill someone, stared wide-eyed in disbelief when she heard him call Conan Shinichi Kudo.

"You're kidding, right? This brat is that arrogant guy?!"

Sonoko Suzuki felt like her brain wasn't working properly; her CPU was practically burning out.

All the unusual events of today, the people Gin mentioned who were killed, and the bits and pieces of their past lives all came flooding back to mind.

Eliminate all impossibilities, no matter how unbelievable, and what remains is the truth.

Conan, who looks like an elementary school student, is actually his childhood friend, the high school detective Shinichi Kudo, who has been missing for so long!

Feeling the tears dripping onto his hands, and seeing Ran's pitiful and helpless expression, Conan felt as if his heart had been stabbed.

It was even more painful than Gin revealing his identity and facing imminent death.

"I'm sorry, Xiaolan."

There's no need to hide it anymore. Today is destined to be the final farewell. Let's look at this girl who has been waiting for him without complaint, as Shinichi Kudo.

There was only an apology, with no further explanation as to why it had been kept secret for so long.

Gin's appearance and words today probably gave us a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

And then... the tragedy that awaits us.

No need to worry, Conan became much more at ease after he stopped pretending.

He turned around and stared at the biggest nightmare in his heart.

The other person still had that expressionless face, showing no smugness at having exposed him, but it was precisely this indifference that made him all the more terrifying.

"Gin, I didn't expect you to actually be alive. It seems the police have been deceived by you."

Chapter 233 Kaito Kuroba: Good heavens!

"Ah……"

Gin merely snorted coldly at Conan's sarcastic remark that he should perhaps now be addressed as Shinichi Kudo.

He lowered his gaze and stared at the small, thin figure before him. The shadow behind him seemed to transform into a tangible blade, slicing through the air with a suffocating chill.

Although he doesn't care whether the other party is some high school detective or not, he doesn't think the other party will cause him any trouble.

However, the kid's eyes and tone made him feel annoyed, something he hadn't felt in a long time.

It was the same when they made the deal at the amusement park; this arrogant and conceited brat made him really want to shoot a hole in his head.

To dare to follow them alone and uncover their transaction is simply audacious and utterly reckless.

Shinichi Kudo felt a sharp pain all over his body from that cold gaze, as if countless tiny but incredibly sharp knives were slowly slicing across his skin, leaving stinging marks wherever they went.

Fine beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto the ground, disappearing instantly.

My mind was in complete turmoil as I frantically searched for a solution, my brain racing, trying to find a way to escape.

No matter how I thought about it, all I could see was darkness, with no glimmer of hope in sight.

At least……

We absolutely cannot let Xiaolan and the others be put in mortal danger!

This is the only unwavering belief he holds at this moment.

'Damn it! Why did this happen?!'

He cried out silently in his heart, racking his brains, but still couldn't come up with any feasible solution.

"Ai, do you know that child?"

Shangguan Yun noticed Ai Haibara's unusual behavior beside her. She seemed very interested in what was happening over there, and even had a faint smile on her face.

It seems... like they're watching the show, and even a little gloating?

Moreover, the little brat over there, whose face turned pale with fright after being scared by Gin, had the same soul fluctuations as Ai.

They must have all turned from adults into children.

Upon hearing Shangguan Yun's question, Ai Haibara was taken aback. There was nothing to hide, so she directly shared the results of her investigation.

"That guy is actually the missing Shinichi Kudo. He was knocked unconscious and given APTX-4869 after overhearing Gin and the others' deal, but... he didn't die."

She originally wanted to say that she hadn't died like herself, but after noticing the presence of others around her, Ai Haibara decided to hide the fact that she had also shrunk.

As long as she doesn't admit it, no one can prove it against her, so she'll still be that exceptionally intelligent little cousin.

"Shinichi Kudo? Who's that?"

She clearly overestimated Kaguya Shinomiya's knowledge; this young lady had absolutely no interest in so-called high school detectives.

Instead, a hint of surprise flashed in Hayasaka Ai's eyes.

"I see."

Shangguan Yun understood why Ai Haibara had that expression.

Indeed...that's quite interesting.

whoosh-

Just as Shinichi Kudo was frantically racking his brains for a solution, Ran Mouri, who was standing next to him, suddenly delivered a high roundhouse kick to Gin's shoulder.

"Ko... Sonoko, run!"

Although he still doesn't want to believe that Conan is his childhood friend Shinichi Kudo, whom he has been longing for for so long.

But Xiaolan knew that she was the only one left with any power to resist.

Even though Conan is Shinichi, a child's body obviously can't do anything.

Needless to say, Sonoko, being a rich young lady, would be in a much better situation if her boyfriend, Makoto Kyogoku, were here.

So, after being shocked and heartbroken, she launched an attack on the man in front of her without the slightest hesitation.

The mention of murder was not brought up.

The sinister aura emanating from him alone convinced her that he was no ordinary person.

Moreover... judging from 'Conan's' expression, combined with their conversation just now.

This tall man in black is very likely the culprit who caused Shinichi Kudo to become Conan.

"Xiaolan, no!"

When Conan saw that Ran Mouri dared to attack Gin, he was almost scared out of his wits.

Having faced Gin directly and knowing how terrifying he was, he feared that Ran would have a bloody bullet hole in her head the next second.

"Be good..."

"Wow, who is this girl? She's incredibly brave!"

The way Kaito Kuroba and Ayato Kirishima looked at Ran Mouri was simply astonishing.

Ran Mouri was unaware of what everyone was thinking, and she didn't have time to pay attention to Conan's exclamation.

Seeing that Gin was completely unsuspecting, Ran was secretly delighted.

She was very confident in her kick; even a seasoned martial arts expert would be instantly knocked unconscious if hit by it.

Unless the other party is a monster like Kyogoku-senpai.

But how could such a monster be possible?

until--

boom!

"What?!" Conan's pupils contracted.

"impossible!"

Ran Mouri stared in disbelief as Gin took her kick head-on, yet remained completely unharmed.

He didn't move an inch, a cold smile playing on his lips, as if mocking her weakness.

"A laughable tactic."

After spending a lot of time with Hachiman and the others, Gin noticed that his personality had changed somewhat.

My daily life is no longer about killing people every day. I feel much more relaxed and no longer feel like I'm living like a machine.

In the past, he would never have mocked his opponent; he would have drawn his gun and fired long ago.

"Sizzle..."

A crackling sound of electricity rang out.

'Conan' had already turned the button on the leg-strengthening shoes at some point.

"Bam—"

A soccer ball flew towards Gin's head like a cannonball.

However, to the astonishment of the others, Gin easily blocked the previously invincible soccer shot.

"That's just child's play."

He casually crushed the soccer ball, ignoring the terrified expressions of the three people, and instantly lunged forward to 'Conan'.

He casually grabbed Ran Mouri's hand as she swung it down, and with a gentle twist, he subdued her, rendering her unable to move.

As for Sonoko Suzuki, who was trembling with fear, Gin didn't even bother to glance at her.

Even though they made such a commotion, everyone in the banquet hall seemed to have seen nothing.

This scene filled Conan and his friends with both fear and unease.

"The detective game is over, you disgusting brat."

A chilling voice rang in Conan's ears. Looking directly into Gin's emotionless eyes, Conan felt as if he were in an ice cellar, his blood seemingly frozen.

"Please, let Xiaolan and the others go."

The famous detective who once vowed to bring all unjust people to justice is now begging for mercy from the very person he hates most.

After two and a half years of practice, the author has made a triumphant return!

Chapter 234 Kaito: This brat must die!

"Is this how you beg for mercy?"

Gin admired the fear in the brat's eyes.

call--

Gin's eyes flashed with impatience as Ran attacked again.

He shows absolutely no mercy or tenderness towards women.

If it weren't for the adults' orders, given his personality, he would have killed them long ago.

He grabbed Xiaolan's fist and delivered a side kick to her abdomen.

wow-

The flying body crashed into the counter, shattering a bottle of red wine on the floor.

Fortunately, the wine didn't fall in front of Xiaolan, otherwise she would have had several more wounds.

"Xiao Lan!"

Conan and Sonoko Suzuki exclaimed in surprise.

Seeing Ran lying on the ground in pain but still trying to get up, Conan's fingernails dug into her flesh.

"You damned bastard!"