Wait..." Hattori Heiji had just taken a step when he saw two Black Shadows nimbly leap over Tree Trunk. Realizing he couldn't keep up, he decided to turn back, take a shortcut, and get his Motorcycle. "Those two are really like Ushiwakamaru!"
"Uh-huh!" Conan responded with a serious Expression.
He had seen Hissashi's Skill, it was indeed as light as a swallow. That competition with Kyogoku Makoto was just like Ushiwakamaru and Benkei in the records. Hissashi completely used Agility to restrain Kyogoku Makoto, but this time, the Fellow who suddenly attacked Hissashi also had considerable Skill.
Moreover, the other party seemed to be coming for Hissashi. If Hissashi chased after them alone and there was a Trap, or if the other party wanted to lure Hissashi over there, then it would be terrible...
When the two chased to Outside Kurama Temple Side Gate, the person wrapped tightly and Chi Feichei had already gotten on the Car, twisting the Throttle, chasing and being chased on the Highway.
Hattori Heiji didn't linger, went to ride his Motorcycle, and when he passed Conan, he threw a Helmet over, "Catch, Kudo!"
Conan caught the Helmet and put it on, grabbed Hattori Heiji's outstretched Hand, and after being pulled onto the Motorcycle Car Backseat, hugged Hattori Heiji tightly.
Three Cars sped wildly on the Road.
Little Black saw that the distance to Chi Feichei was closing, suddenly turned, and drove into the winding Path.
"Whoosh!"
Behind, Chi Feichei followed, Hattori Heiji followed.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
After running for a while, Little Black suddenly changed direction again, driving into the Forest, rushing through the Forest.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
Chi Feichei and Hattori Heiji followed behind.
Due to the uneven Ground, Conan was tossed around and felt dizzy, and could only grab Hattori Heiji's Hem tightly.
Little Black pushed the Speed to the Pinnacle, feeling a little anxious in his Heart.
He was only relying on the Advantage that the other party still had to lock onto his Movement, while he could change direction at will, widening the distance from that Black Clothes Young Man before each sudden change of direction.
But the other party was too much, actually using a Motorcycle to play with them who were riding Motorcycles. If this continued, it wouldn't be long before he was caught up!
Anxious in his Heart, Little Black rode his Car onto the Suspension Bridge, and after crossing the Suspension Bridge, he braked to a stop, took out a Small Knife, and cut the Rope on one side of the Suspension Bridge.
The Suspension Bridge immediately tilted to one side. Due to one side of the Rope being cut, Wooden Board after Wooden Board also began to collapse from the break and fall downwards.
Chi Feichei had already rushed onto the Suspension Bridge, shifted the Car, followed the remaining Rope on the Suspension Bridge, and continued to twist the Throttle to continue rushing, using Speed to forcefully break the Scheme.
"This bastard!" Hattori Heiji cursed, and also rode his Motorcycle onto the Suspension Bridge without the slightest hesitation.
Little Black saw that the two were determined to chase, and that Chi Feichei was about to rush past the Suspension Bridge. He didn't bother to cut the Rope of the Suspension Bridge, straddled the Motorcycle, started the Car, and continued to Run Away.
Three Cars rushed directly across the Road and into the Station.
"The Train is about to depart, passengers who want to get on the Train please hurry and get on!" The Uncle at the Security Check Door greeted, feeling three Black Shadows Whoosh past, getting a Face full of Dust, and the gust of wind that was brought up blew the Hair Strand that was exposed beside his Hat into a mess. He took two steps back in a sweat, "Even if you're in a hurry, you don't have to be so desperate!"
Little Black rode his Car directly out of the Station Platform and onto the Rail Tracks.
Chi Feichei followed without blinking, silently assessing the places that defied Newton's Law along the way in his Heart.
It wasn't very obvious yet. With Arm Strength to steady the Front of the bus, it wasn't difficult to do these things, but rushing across the Suspension Bridge really had a lot of Luck involved...
At the very back, Conan tightened his grip on Hattori Heiji's Clothes and couldn't help but remind him, "Hey, this is on the Rail Tracks!"
"I know, you should say these Words to Brother Heiji," Hattori Heiji shifted the Responsibility to Chi Feichei in front without turning his Head, "Also, don't talk to me, it will distract me!"
Conan chuckled inwardly.
These two were really openly violating the Road Traffic Law, no, it was Three People, and the bad guy who was wrapped up tightly had to be added.
'Roads number in the thousands, Safety is the first rule', these three had to choose the Road that Trains take, the most dangerous one, the one that could lead to meeting King Yama at any time.
Putting aside whether they would die or not, they could forget about getting a Motorcycle Driver's License. Hissashi's Car Driver's License might even be in jeopardy.
Three Cars ran along the Rail Tracks, through the Tunnel, and across the Bridge. Little Black pulled out the plug of a Paper tube and threw the Paper tube emitting Smoke behind him.
Those two behind were too good at chasing, and this was still with a Little Girl!
"Master, be careful on the right, a Train is coming!" Little Black's Feather spoke extremely fast, "Shift fifteen centimeters to the left, he's in front, okay, there's a boulder ahead, shift ten centimeters to the right... he turned right into the Path!"
Chi Feichei did as he was told without hesitation.
Behind, Hattori Heiji, whose Line of Sight was blocked by the Smoke Bomb, slowed down his Car Speed, and suddenly discovered the Train coming head-on. He quickly turned the Front of the bus to avoid it, and then the Car Wheel hit a protruding big Rock.
The Motorcycle flipped over, and Hattori Heiji and Conan were thrown out. Fortunately, both of them were wearing Helmets. After rolling on the Ground, they quickly stood up and chased in the Direction of the Car's roar, watching Chi Feichei continue to ride his Car to chase that Motorcycle.
Ahead, after turning left and right, that Motorcycle threw another Smoke Paper tube. When the Smoke subsided, the Motorcycle was gone, and Chi Feichei on the Motorcycle was also gone.
"Damn it! We were almost catching up," Hattori Heiji stomped the Paper tube on the Ground flat, annoyed, "Judging from the way he attacked people with Bow and Arrow, in my opinion, he should be the Murderer who killed the 'Genji Firefly' Member!"
"Yeah," Conan took off his Helmet, his Expression serious, "But I don't Understand, why does he want to Take Action against Brother Chi?"
"Could it be that Brother Hassashi accidentally Saw something related to the Murderer when he was sightseeing in Kyoto these days?" Hattori Heiji speculated, touching his chin.
Possible?
With Chi Feichei's Eyesight and Keenness, if he discovered any Clue, he should have noticed and Valued it. Even if he didn't tell them, he wouldn't still be taking a Little Girl around to play, right?
If it was something that even Chi Feichei hadn't noticed, then it meant it wasn't anything Key, and it shouldn't have attracted the Murderer to Take Action.
Conan was filled with Doubt in his Heart when he suddenly heard the roar of a Car coming from ahead. He looked up and saw that Black Motorcycle driving back.
Chi Feichei braked to a stop beside the two of them, put down one Foot to support the Car body, and didn't get off the Car, "Are you alright?"
"Ah, we're fine..." Hattori Heiji felt a little warmth in his Heart. It seemed that Brother Hassashi had discovered that he had overturned and was worried, so he specially came back to Check.
"Brother Ike, didn't you catch up with the person either?" Conan asked, pursuing the question.
"I received a Phone Call from Teacher Mouri on the Road, asking me to go drinking." Chi Feichei explained, suddenly noticing that Hattori Heiji's Gaze was resentful.
Hattori Heiji: "..."
Please return his earlier moved feeling, thank you!
Conan was Expressionless, so in other words, Chi Feichei gave up chasing because he was going drinking?
Chi Feichei said calmly, "Moreover, the other party is unscrupulous, and chasing any further would be Troublesome."
As for worrying about Conan and Hattori Heiji... it was better to worry about whether he would lose the Protagonist Halo protection of 'Newton's Law Elimination' without Conan's Protagonist Halo, and something would happen while chasing.
"Y-Yeah, Also Correct." Hattori Heiji silently Comforted himself, maybe Brother Hassashi didn't want them to worry, so he used drinking as an Excuse, and made it sound understated.
"Chasing any further is indeed very dangerous," Conan said dryly, and asked the Doubt in his Heart, "But, Brother Chi, do you know why that person Took Action against you?"
"Don't Know." Chi Feichei's Expressionless Face was blocked by the Helmet.
If it wasn't for wanting to dig up Miss, he would also want to chase after that Fellow and ask why he Took Action against him!
"Could it be that you Discovered something in Kyoto these past two days?" Hattori Heiji asked, "Something you didn't notice but has already aroused the Murderer's Killing Intent?"
Chi Feichei was silent for a moment, "Let me think, let's go back and talk about it."
Was his Night visit to Jade Dragon Temple Discovered?
Did he See the Murderer commit murder while sightseeing these past two days?
He had to review his History of the past two days.
"Also Correct, let's go find Uncle first," Conan put on his Helmet, jumped onto Chi Feichei's Motorcycle Car Backseat, and directly abandoned Hattori Heiji who had just overturned, "It's Better for Brother Chi to avoid Action alone now!"
Hattori Heiji had just gotten a little Sulking because of Conan's Behavior, but after hearing Conan finish speaking, he immediately lost his temper and turned around to help up his Motorcycle.
It was also good to let Kudo be with Brother Hassashi, more People meant more strength!
...
An Hour Later...
In a tea room in Pontocho, a Woman wearing a Pink Kimono was kneeling in front of a Screen, slightly lowering her Head and playing a Shamisen, chanting ancient tunes in rhythm.
In the center of the House, a Maiden wearing a Black Kimono was kneeling on the Ground, the back collar of her Kimono was pulled very low, revealing a neck that was painted as white as her Face. A Smile was on her red lips. As she stretched her Arms, her long sleeves swept across the Wooden Floor. Her Gaze was flowing, looking at the Group of Men at the long Table seats opposite with Affection.
Mori Kogoro's Eyes lit up, revealing a lecherous Smile.
After the Maiden finished her Performance, she faced everyone, knelt down, and slowly bowed in salute.
At the seats, Mori Kogoro, Sakura Masazo, Saijo Taiga, Monk Ryuen, and Mizuo Harutaro all clapped.
Mori Kogoro laughed heartily, "Miss Chizuru is Japan's number one!"
"Thank you for your praise," Chizuru, who had straightened up, bowed deeply again, "Thank you."
Ryūen said, "Come, come, quickly help Mr. Mouri pour Liquor!"
"Yes." Chizuru got up and walked slowly towards Mori Kogoro.
Mori Kogoro stared at Chizuru approaching in a daze, his eyeballs almost couldn't move away.
After Chizuru sat down beside Mori Kogoro, she picked up the Wine Bottle and said with a Smile, "Please help yourself, Mr."
Mori Kogoro hurriedly picked up the Wine Glass and let Chizuru pour Liquor for him, laughing, "I, Kogoro, feel like I'm in Heaven!"
"Then you just stay in Heaven," Mouri Ran, who had walked to the Entrance, heard that Sentence and said with a dark Face, "Don't ever come back!"
"Pfft!" Mori Kogoro spat out a mouthful of Liquor, turning his Head in shock to Look at the Door.
"Sorry, Teacher, everyone, I seem to be late." Chi Feichei entered the Door, wearing Black Clothes and white T-shirt and Black Pants, holding a Bow and Arrow in his Left Hand and carrying a Quiver full of Arrows in his Right Hand. His young and handsome Face had a Cold Expression, and coupled with his taller height, it made everyone present sweat.
Although he said sorry, it always felt like he was here to cause trouble...
"Excuse me." Haibara Ai followed and entered the Door.
Looking at the Little Girl's delicate and cute Face and her gorgeous Pink Cherry Blossom Pattern Kimono, it gave people the Feeling of seeing a Japanese Doll. It was a Pity that her Expression was a bit Cold.
Logically speaking, a Cold Expression was also good. Although it gave people a sense of alienation that was difficult to approach, it should make her look even more like a Doll, but probably because she was following Chi Feichei, she also... looked a bit like she was here to cause trouble.
(End of Chapter)
Curse Those People [Bonus chapter for Patron Airborne Somersaulting Swordsman Doctor]
From behind, Conan followed and entered, "Excuse me~"
Hattori Heiji also entered, "Excuse me~"
When Saijo Taiga saw Hattori Heiji, he narrowed his eyes, his gaze somewhat dangerous, but when Chi Feichei's gaze swept over, he returned to normal.
At the Entrance, Mouri Ran was beside Suzuki Sonoko and Kazuha Toyama, curiously looking inside the Room.
Mori Kogoro looked at Chi Feichei walking towards him, speechlessly palming his forehead, "You could have come alone, why bring these Kids to a men's gathering..."
"Even if Brother Hichiji didn't bring us, we already asked the Monk Ryuen and were planning to come find you," Mouri Ran glared at her Old Dad with Half-Moon Eyes.
What does he mean by 'men's gathering'?
Avoiding girls and Children, only calling Brother Hichiji over, plus a room full of grown men and two Geisha, it's obvious at a glance they're here to carouse!
"The Monk Ryuen said so..." Monk Ryuen sweated, smiling and welcoming, "Since you're here, please sit down together!"
From the Next Room, an Older Woman brought out cushions and distributed them.
Chi Feichei sat between Mori Kogoro and Ryūen, and Haibara Ai also sat beside Chi Feichei.
After Sakura Masazo and the other two shifted their positions and made space, Suzuki Sonoko also sat down.
Hattori Heiji sat beside Chizuru, turned his Head to look at Chizuru, "Huh? Aren't you from Pontocho..."
"Yes, my name is Chizuru," Chizuru smiled at Hattori Heiji, her eyes narrowed, and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you very much for Last Time."
Kazuha Toyama, sitting beside Hattori Heiji, asked doubtfully, "You two know each other, Heiji?"
"Met once," Hattori Heiji said.
Mouri Ran sat on the other side of Mori Kogoro, separating Mori Kogoro and Chizuru, and complained, "Honestly, you just mess around when you're not paying Attention."
Conan followed Mouri Ran and sat down, smilingly watching Mori Kogoro's desperate Face.
Mori Kogoro weakly supported his forehead.
Before, beside him was still a gentle and lovely Geisha, now, on his left hand side was his own cold-faced Disciple, further to the left was a certain cute but also indifferent-faced Loli, automatically cooling down the Atmosphere, on his right hand side was his Daughter, staring at him with a man-eating Gaze, incessantly teaching him a Lesson, and further to the right was that Conan Kid, making him feel like he was living in deep water and scorching fire...
He and Miss Chizuru couldn't get close at all.
Headache.
"Ran," Ryūen spoke up for Mori Kogoro, "please don't blame your Father anymore, we invited him to come."
"That's right," Sakura Masazo said with a smile, "we wanted to ask the Famous Detective how he reasoned out the 'Genji Firefly' Case."
The Woman who brought out the cushions couldn't help but say, "I heard that every Member of 'Genji Firefly' has a copy of *The Tale of Yoshitsune*, is that right?"
Sakura Masazo looked at the Woman and said, "I also have a copy, it's really a good Book."
Saying that, he turned his Head to ask Saijo Taiga beside him, "Right? The Old Book seller."
"Yes," Saijo Taiga smiled reluctantly, "but I don't really like that Book, although the Book Title is *The Tale of Yoshitsune*, it's actually a *The Tale of Benkei* describing Benkei."
Mizuo Harutaro turned his Head to join in, "I quite like it, especially Benkei at Ataka, it's the best."
"What does Ataka refer to?" Suzuki Sonoko asked curiously.
"That's one of the Noh Play Plays," Mizuo Harutaro explained with a smile, "In order to escape the pursuit of Yoritomo's Subordinates, Yoshitsune and his vassals disguised themselves as ascetic monks, intending to use this Method to pass through the Ataka Checkpoint."
Sakura Masazo took over and said, "When Yoshitsune's Disguise was about to be seen through, Benkei suddenly took out the Vajra Staff and viciously hit Yoshitsune."
"Huh?" Suzuki Sonoko asked curiously, "Why?"
"To deceive the Checkpoint guards," Sakura Masazo said, "because Ordinary People generally think that vassals would not hit their Lord."
"Then did their Scheme succeed?" Suzuki Sonoko was like a Curious Child.
"Yes, they passed through the Checkpoint safely," Mizuo Harutaro said, "Afterwards, Benkei cried and apologized to Yoshitsune, and Yoshitsune not only did not pursue the matter, but also praised Benkei for being witty, it's a good Story that embodies the deep Affection between the Two People."
"Mr. Chi also Seemingly has Knowledge of *The Tale of Yoshitsune*," Ryūen didn't forget the Abbot's instructions, in order not to make Chi Feichei feel neglected, he proactively joined in, "Do you have a favorite Story?"
"Read it a few years ago," Chi Feichei said in a cold voice, "I prefer the Battle of Takadachi."
Silence. Mori Kogoro looked around and discovered that Sakura Masazo and the others were all stunned, and couldn't help but feel Doubt.
"Um..." Suzuki Sonoko asked directly, "What's Wrong?"
"Ah," Ryūen recovered, laughed dryly and scratched his Head, "In the Battle of Takadachi, Yoshitsune and his vassals were trapped in an encirclement, his vassals all died in battle outside Takadachi, and afterwards he also killed his Wife and four-year-old Daughter, and finally committed seppuku, it was also the Ending of Yoshitsune's tragic and heroic Life."
"I-Is that so..." Suzuki Sonoko was dumbfounded. What kind of Plot does Brother Hichiji like?
Mori Kogoro was also speechless, why did he have to ask his Disciple, look, just now, didn't it become an awkward silence?
Conan chuckled in his Heart, he suspected that Chi Feichei harbored Resentment towards the Fellow who sneak attacked him today, and was secretly cursing those 'Genji Firefly' Members who used the names of Yoshitsune and his vassals in *The Tale of Yoshitsune* as their Code Names to all die, that's why he said that.
"However, it is precisely because there is such a tragic and heroic Ending that everyone feels even more pity for Yoshitsune, this Hero," Mizuo Harutaro commented, also helping to smooth things over, "Every Performance, this last Play is also the most Popular."
Ryūen Nodded, "Yes, every time I See this part, I always feel very sorry."
The Atmosphere became better again.
Chi Feichei thought for a moment, and still remained Silence.
He felt that Suicide was a coward's Behavior.
Although, the explanation for Yoshitsune's Suicide is that he didn't want to die at the hands of the Fujiwara family's vassals, he still felt that when death was imminent, he shouldn't care about those matters of Face, grab a Weapon and go out to fight those People, if killing one wasn't worth it, then kill a few more.
Also, in that period, Minamoto no Yoritomo's principle was 'men die, women are spared', Yoshitsune's concubine was not killed even after being captured, so Yoshitsune had no need to kill his Wife and Daughter at all.
Even if he was worried that his Wife would suffer the same fate as his Mother back then and become a plaything, he killed his Wife, but his four-year-old Daughter could survive even if exiled, and might even live an ordinary but stable Life.
After all, that was also Minamoto no Yoritomo's niece, as long as Minamoto no Yoritomo didn't kill that Little Girl, for the sake of Face, that Little Girl wouldn't be too destitute, and might even receive aid.
If it were him, he wouldn't commit Suicide, wouldn't kill his Daughter who was only four years old, explain the Consequences and pros and cons to his Wife, if his Wife chose to live, then so be it, if his Wife chose to follow him, then they would kill their way out together, killing one was one, it would be better than suffocatingly committing Suicide.
Looking at the entire History, Yoshitsune may be a brave general, but he lacked sufficient vision and Scheme, otherwise, throughout the entire Process, there were too many Opportunities to overturn the situation and defeat Yoritomo and take his place, even if not, a truly smart Person would also realize 'high merit shocks the Lord', and find a way to retreat completely, or arrange a way out for his Family.
If Yoshitsune could usurp the throne or retreat completely, he might still admire this Person, even if it was to protect his Child's Life without worry, that would also be a wise man, but Yoshitsune was not this kind of Person, then forgive him for not having a Good Impression... Hmm, saying these Words would probably destroy the Atmosphere again, it's better not to Say So, he's also not in the Mood to argue with these People about anything.
"Ah, Sorry, I've been suffering from Sleep Deprivation Recently," Sakura Masazo turned his Head to ask the Woman who brought out the cushions, "Could I go to the Room Downstairs to Rest for a while?"
"If you want to Rest, why not go to the Next Room," the Woman said, "Anyway, there are no other Guests tonight."
"No, I'll still go Downstairs," Sakura Masazo refused, Looked at the Gold Watch on his Hand, "Then please trouble you to wake me up at 9 o'clock."
After Saying, Sakura Masazo Got Up, smiled and said hello, "Then please everyone enjoy yourselves!"
A Group of People Watched Sakura Masazo Leave, and the Woman at the Entrance closed the Door, only then did they withdraw their Lines of Sight.
"Speaking of which, were you practicing Archery Before?" Mori Kogoro asked Chi Feichei, "Why did you bring a Bow and Arrow with you?"
Hattori Heiji said truthfully, "It's because someone attacked Brother Hichiji Before, a Fellow who used a Bow and Arrow to Sneak Attack, we think it's Possible that he's the Culprit of the 'Genji Firefly' Case..."
"That's why I said I wanted to come to Father to Help, and by the way, ask you if you have any Clue about that Case," Mouri Ran remembered the Serious Business, they had heard Hattori Heiji and Conan talk about Chi Feichei's attack on the Road, "Because Father might have learned some News from Inspector Megure."
"Request, I've already resigned for many years, how is it Possible for me to inquire about the Case Details," Mori Kogoro was somewhat Speechless, and quickly stole a glance at Chi Feichei, "However, I heard that the five Deceased Seemingly are all Members of 'Genji Firefly', you wouldn't have any involvement with them, would you?"
"No," Chi Feichei said definitively.
"Uh," Mori Kogoro was stumped by Chi Feichei's calm and definitive Attitude, thought for a moment, "Also Correct, my Disciple has no need to be involved with those Fellows, then why were you attacked?"
"I Think maybe Brother Hichiji Discovered something when he was playing in Kyoto Before," Hattori Heiji said, "But Brother Hichiji has no Impression at all, of course, it's also Possible that because we were wandering around the Scenic Spot of Yoshitsune and Benkei today, it aroused the Culprit's Attention, the Other Party randomly chose a Goal to strike first, and coincidentally chose Brother Hichiji."
"So Brother Hichiji bought a Bow and Arrow on the Road," Suzuki Sonoko said with a smile, "If that Fellow comes again, we'll shoot him into a sieve~"
"Sonoko..." Mouri Ran smiled helplessly, and looked at Chi Feichei and Mori Kogoro again, "In short, we all Think it's best for Brother Hichiji to stay with everyone, and Moreover, Brother Hichiji is so good at Horseback Archery, it shouldn't be bad to shoot back at the Other Party on Flat Ground, having a Bow and Arrow at least gives him the Ability to Counterattack, maybe he can even Seize the Other Party."
Saijo Taiga was Silence. Horseback Archery is amazing? Heh, this Kid's Standard of riding a motorcycle isn't bad either. Okay, his Goal was not originally Chi Feichei, then he'll shift the Goal.
"Even if Brother Hichiji can't spare a Hand, I can also Help shoot Arrows, although I'm not as good as Brother Hichiji, but as long as the difficulty isn't too high, I can also accurately shoot that Fellow's Eyeball," Haibara Ai said in an indifferent Tone, discovered Hissashi poking his Head out from Chi Feichei's Sleeve, pulled out Hissashi, and skillfully declared, "We can't possibly allow that Fellow to do evil, right, Hissashi?"
Hissashi flicked his Snake Tongue in agreement, "If you attack Master again, I'll shoot your Eyes!"
Saijo Taiga watched a certain Loli petting a Snake with a calm Face, the corner of his mouth slightly twitched. These siblings are a bit uncanny. But it should be okay, everyone else's Attention has been drawn to Chi Feichei's Security Issue, and he's already planning to change his Goal...
[Thank you Airborne Somersaulting Swordsman Doctor for your Patronage! Bow!]
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 793 Haibara Ai: I'm Just Curious [Bonus chapter for Patron Aerial Splits Sword Master]
In the following time, Suzuki Sonoko discovered that opening the Door revealed the Kamogawa River and the Night Cherry Blossoms, so she invited Mouri Ran and Kazuha Toyama to enjoy the scenery.
"So beautiful!" Mouri Ran exclaimed.
"So beautiful!" Inside the Room, Mori Kogoro grabbed Chizuru's Hand and rubbed it against his Face, "These fingers are like White Fish, I really want to eat them~"
Chi Feichei was speechless and poured himself a Glass of Wine.
His Teacher is truly someone who disregards his image, is unbearable to look at directly, is an eyesore, is improper... an old pervert!
Moreover, for a Woman with such a white Face, even if her features are beautiful, he didn't feel any Charm, it's like facing a white Wall wearing Clothes.
"Huh?" Mori Kogoro, holding Chizuru's Left Hand, noticed that Chizuru had a Band-aid on the Thumb of her Left Hand near the tiger's mouth, and was a little surprised, "Your Finger is injured."
Hattori Heiji Looked at Chi Feichei, and then exchanged Line of Sight with Conan.
Chi Feichei noticed Haibara Ai Looking at him, and also returned a calm Gaze, signaling Haibara Ai not to overthink.
Some People think that when shooting Archery, if you don't wear Protective Gear, the Right Hand pulling the Bowstring is easily strangled or scratched by the Bowstring, but in fact, the Left Hand used to support the Bow and stabilize and adjust the Arrow's Location is also easily injured, which is the Location where Chizuru put a Band-aid.
In Other Words, Chizuru is very likely to know Archery, and has used Bow and Arrow recently.
But the Injury is there, even if she is not a Newcomer who just started Training, she won't have the Level as high as the person who attacked that person.
Just when the four People here were silently exchanging Line of Sight, Chizuru shyly withdrew her Hand, "It's nothing."
"Let Kogoro help you heal it~" Mori Kogoro's smile became even more indecent, completely unaware that Mouri Ran had already Turned Around and come in.
"Old Dad, don't go too far!" Mouri Ran roared at Mori Kogoro.
Mori Kogoro broke out in a sweat and quickly restrained himself.
Hattori Heiji and Conan walked Speechless to the Wooden Railing, and when they Looked Downwards, they discovered Ayanokoji Fumimaro walking on the opposite River bank, and were a little surprised.
"You guys can go to the Terrace Downstairs to enjoy the beautiful Night Cherry Blossoms," Mizuo Harutaro reminded, "The Meteorological Bureau said that the Clouds tonight will dissipate, and you can see the beautiful moon scenery."
Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Kazuha Toyama Decided to go and See, Conan and Hattori Heiji insisted on staying, which made Kazuha Toyama silently drink two bottles of Hattori Heiji and Chizuru's Jealousy.
Haibara Ai ignored Mizuo Harutaro's expectant Gaze, picked up the Bow and Arrow that Chi Feichei had placed Aside, "Compared to enjoying the scenery, I would rather play Bow and Arrow, don't worry, I'm just curious, I won't disturb you."
Mizuo Harutaro: "..."
That what...
He really didn't dislike having Girls and Children here being a hindrance, although having Girls here, it is a bit difficult to have fun, especially with his Daughter staring at him, Mr. Mouri is too miserable, but as a Little Girl, don't express the hint of 'don't worry, I understand, I won't disturb you', it makes People feel quite embarrassed.
Also, what is 'just a little curious'?
Mouri Ran, Suzuki Sonoko, and Kazuha Toyama didn't understand, thinking that Haibara Ai wanted to stick to Chi Feichei and be a little protector, and saying 'not disturbing' just meant not disturbing A Group of People talking, and went to the Terrace Downstairs to See the scenery together.
With the three Girls leaving, A Group of People had a lot more fun.
At least Mori Kogoro, without Mouri Ran staring at him, was having a blast, playing Drinking Game with Chizuru.
Another beautiful Woman also played Shamisen to help liven things up, and the Atmosphere became lively for a while.
Chi Feichei just sat Aside, occasionally taking a sip of Liquor, evaluating Chizuru's Ability.
Japanese Geisha sell Art but not themselves, wearing gorgeous Kimono, creating a perfect Female image of being good at music, chess, calligraphy and painting, Tea Ceremony and flower arrangement, gentle and considerate, knowledgeable and well-mannered, and understanding.
Since ancient times, Geisha have not only been Girls from poor Family Fortune who came for Money, some Girls from good Family Fortune just felt that Geisha was an Art and joined this industry.
And every Geisha has to go through years of Study, Training various Skills, Training the Ability to observe words and expressions, Training the Skill of speaking, and even small Details such as walking and entering the Door will be repeatedly practiced to be Elegant and appropriate and make Guests feel their respect.
The Status of excellent Geisha is not low, they may not necessarily be very good-looking, but they must have talent, they can chat about current national affairs, and gossip about Entertainment, and are considerate and meticulous.
The People Geisha face are also limited to dignitaries and wealthy merchants, and the appearance fee is not low, and it is not something Ordinary Person can afford.
During their employment, Geisha must not get Marriage, and to get Marriage they must first retire to ensure the 'purity' of the Geisha industry. If they have a Man during their employment, their Value will also plummet, and they will end up in a bleak situation.
In the End, the Work of Geisha is no different from that of female Stars attending Drinking Game to help liven things up, and they also rely on Reputation Protagonist Aura and being sophisticated to liven up the Atmosphere to increase Value.
Is it good? Not good either.
Among first-class Geisha, a good Ending is to marry into a wealthy Family, but this is rare, and more often they slowly lose their luster and are eliminated when they reach a certain Age.
And first-class Geisha are only a small Portion, not to mention other Geisha, sometimes there is not so much Choice.
First-class Geisha dare to express dissatisfaction when Guests behave rudely, but more Geisha can only endure it and try to resolve it.
There are not many truly self-respecting Geisha, and there are always some who are deceived, especially Newcomer, driven by the beautiful Ending of 'marrying into a powerful and wealthy Family', secretly handing themselves over, and being thrown away after being played with, and dare not speak out for the sake of Reputation.
In his previous life, when he was on Task in the Japan area, he had contact with Geisha. In the Original Consciousness Memory, one year when he accompanied his Old Dad to Kyoto, he also saw them at the Banquet with those big Families in Kyoto.
There are almost no Geisha in Tokyo, but there are still some in Kyoto.
In terms of Geisha's Business Ability, Chizuru is currently still a 'Apprentice Geisha' who has just completed her Study, her Reputation is not high, and she is not experienced and sophisticated enough. Compared with Geisha who have been in the industry for a long time, there is always a sense of Amateurish and rigidity, that is, Mori Kogoro, this old lecher, is too supportive, and has not encountered difficult Guests, otherwise it is really not certain that she can Handle it.
Although he came to poach People, he also had to evaluate whether it was suitable to poach, and what the Value and potential were.
Her Etiquette and demeanor are excellent, and her Ability to adjust the Atmosphere is also passable. Her response Ability is barely passable. Her Drinking Game Business is definitely better than a newbie.
Singing and dancing, and playing musical instruments have been Trained, and should be of a certain Standard, without spending too much effort to cultivate.
Her Appearance is excellent, and she is suitable for taking the cute Route. Her Throat is not good, probably to show Gentleness, she is used to suppressing her Throat, but it is not yet clear how she sings, some People's speaking and singing are completely two different Feelings.
Lack of Reputation, if she wants to Development well and have a long-term future, it is best to Train her Acting Skill...
Haibara Ai was playing Bow and Arrow with Hassashi Aside, Looked Up and discovered that Chi Feichei was Looking at Chizuru, Looked Up again and discovered that Chi Feichei was drinking Liquor, but his Gaze was still paying attention to Chizuru, Looked Up again and again, and discovered that Chi Feichei was Looking at Chizuru again, so she simply stopped playing, Observed for a while, and discovered that Chi Feichei's Gaze was not Looking at all, but Staring openly, "Cough."
Stop Staring, using that cold Gaze to Stare at a Girl, haven't you discovered that Chizuru's Back is getting stiffer and stiffer?
Chi Feichei Turned Head and asked Haibara Ai, "Feeling bored?"
"No," Haibara Ai had Black Lines on Forehead, and said in a low voice, "Just Look, just Think, is useless."
"Also Correct." Chi Feichei agreed, and Stepped Forward to join the Team playing Drinking Game with Chizuru.
No Matter what Game they play, if he loses, he drinks Liquor, if Chizuru loses, she sings, he specifies, just two sentences will do.
Ai is right, instead of Speculation about how Chizuru sings, it is better to let Chizuru sing two sentences to evaluate.
Haibara Ai Looked and Looked, and silently took out the Detective Handbook Records, occasionally Looked at Chizuru, and wrote down evaluations in various aspects.
The Key is, Brother Hichiji seems to like gentle Girls?
Eh? Wait, Hattori Heiji that Fellow seems to be Looking at Chizuru from time to time as well.
Gentle Girls are indeed more popular?
...
In front of the Table, Chizuru lost five rounds in a row, and was designated by Chi Feichei to sing five different Songs, and said with a helpless smile, "Mr. Chi is really good at Game."
Haibara Ai Stared silently Aside.
Is it really okay not to let her win one or two rounds?
Uh... at this time, she doesn't quite understand either.
"But Miss Chizuru's Song is really good!" Mori Kogoro cheered with a smile, "Then let's play a singing Game next."
Chizuru took advantage of the situation to smile and liven up the Atmosphere, "Then I also have to make a small Request, it's not okay if only I sing, those who lose will drink a Glass of Wine and then sing a Song, how about it? Of course, duets are also fine."
"Duet..." Mori Kogoro was expectant.
Seeing the lecherous smile on Mori Kogoro's Face upgrade again, Chi Feichei Decided to talk about Serious Business first, and Got Up and said, "Miss Chizuru, can you Keep Company me to the Washroom?"
Chizuru Got Up and Followed, "Of course, no Problem."
Geisha accompanying Guests to the Washroom is also a kind of Rules.
Other People were accommodating to Mori Kogoro. When Mori Kogoro was playing Game with Chizuru, they would say to Chizuru, 'No Need', hinting that Chizuru should accompany the Famous Detective well, but when Chi Feichei proposed it, no one would feel that it was Wrong.
Although the Banquet was mainly hosted by other People for Mori Kogoro, they are Master and Disciple, it is Normal not to be so Polite.
Watching the two People leave, Haibara Ai put down the Bow and Arrow, picked up Hassashi and quietly Followed in.
She has never seen Brother Hassashi flirt with Girls, and he is usually so cold, she can't Confirm his Standard, and even after speculation, it is extremely bad, she is not reassured if she doesn't go and See.
Chi Feichei walked in front, and Chizuru Followed behind, all the way Downstairs.
When passing through the Corridor, Chi Feichei said in a low voice, "Miss Chizuru, you don't have to be nervous."
"Ah!" Chizuru exclaimed in surprise, and quickly lowered her Head, "Sorry, I..."
Before, Chi Feichei had been Staring at her, that calm and oppressive Gaze was like a Needle Aiming at her Back, it was difficult for her not to Sense it. Suddenly taking her out, she was of course inevitably Speculation about Chi Feichei's Intention.
If Chi Feichei makes an excessive Request, how should she refuse without hurting Affection? Should she give a Preventive Shot in Advance? But if he has no other Intention, will it be very embarrassing?
She doesn't hate Chi Feichei, but her Identity is destined that she is not someone who can be in Romance, at least not in the recent young years.
It is false to say that she is not entangled and nervous along the way.
The Key is that she can't figure out Chi Feichei's Personality. He looks like he is not easy to talk to, but he is still very Polite and courteous in his words and actions, which makes her completely clueless about how to respond.
When they arrived at the Entrance of the Washroom, Chi Feichei did not enter the Door, but Turned Around to Face Chizuru, took out a Business Card from his Pocket and handed it forward, "I don't know if you are Interested in becoming a Star?"
"Star?" Chizuru took the Business Card, and Looked Downwards in Doubt.
The Black and silver main Color Tone makes the Business Card look very Texture, the front has big artistic Character 'THK Entertainment Company', and the lower corner only has a Name and a Landline Phone Number, no Position, and no private Phone Number either.
[Thank you Patron Aerial Splits Sword Master for the bonus chapter], bow! By the way, taking this opportunity to ask for Monthly Pass.
[Note]
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 794: Nothing is Happier Than Making Money
"Mr. Chi, are you a talent scout?" Chizuru asked curiously.
At the Corner, Haibara Ai stopped, leaned her head to the side against the Wall Side, and suddenly realized there were two more people behind her.
"Shush…" Conan was also in an eavesdropping Stance, gesturing to Haibara Ai.
Hattori Heiji also looked serious... eavesdropping.
Haibara Ai turned her Head to stare at a certain dark-skinned guy, reminding him in a low voice, "You have a Girlfriend."
"I'm just curious," Hattori Heiji said in a low voice, before decisively denying, "And I don't have a Girlfriend."
Haibara Ai was about to speak when she heard Chi Feichei speak, and immediately fell silent.
"I'm not a talent scout, I'm a Shareholder."
In front of the Washroom, Chi Feichei looked at Chizuru and said softly, "Miss Chizuru, sometimes there is no Difference between a Celebrity and a Geisha. With enough Background and Resource Support, the Speed of becoming famous will be much faster. THK Entertainment Company also has this Ability. If you are interested, and have Time, you can take my Business Card to THK Entertainment Company. There is a detailed Address on the back of the Business Card, or you can Call them. I will Call and say hello. You just need to give your Name. Someone will discuss the specific Salary with you."
Chizuru hesitated for a moment, "Does Mr. Chi think I am more Suitable to be a Celebrity?"
"There is nothing more Suitable. If I support you to be a Geisha, I can also make you gain a firm foothold in Kyoto and gain higher Reputation and Worth than other Geishas," Chi Feichei's Tone was calm and firm, and his Gaze and Expression were the Same, "But THK Entertainment Company needs Celebrities."
Simply put, it's not that Chizuru is more Suitable to be an Entertainer, it's just that Chi Feichei doesn't need a Geisha. He doesn't want to promote her, so Chizuru won't have the Opportunity to take the fast track of 'Background'.
Chizuru was not in a hurry to agree, "Did you ask me to sing before to Test my Ability? I'm afraid my Voice... is not very Suitable to be a Singer, and I don't know much about Acting."
"As Long As you are not tone-deaf, there is no such thing as being unsuitable. Even a raspy Voice can sing good songs, it just depends on whether there are Suitable songs." Chi Feichei didn't say it too clearly, "As for Acting, you can undergo Training."
Chizuru probably developed a gentle Pronunciation from childhood, and suppressing her Voice for too long has become a problem with her Vocal Cords. Her Singing Voice also lacks the crispness that a 19-year-old Girl should have, and it has nothing to do with being soft, glutinous, and full of Vitality.
When he first heard it, he was also a little disappointed. This kind of Voice does not fit the cute Persona.
However, after Testing Chizuru's approximate Vocal Range, he found that Chizuru's Voice was not too bad, and her Song had an Ethereal Feeling.
A Song with an Ethereal Feeling does not Conflict with the cute Persona. Persona can be created, but a Singing Voice with characteristics is not common. He even considered that if it was really unsuitable, he could give up the cute Persona.
The Value contained in Chizuru's Voice is greater, much greater, than the Value of a Celebrity who fills the cute Persona Route for the Company.
"Then why me?" Chizuru asked again, "Or rather, THK Entertainment Company has a song Suitable for me, right?"
"Because we happened to meet, and your Appearance is not bad," Chi Feichei Turn Around and entered the Washroom, "Miss Chizuru, please Consider it slowly. I Hope Miss Chizuru can give me an answer within a month at the latest."
He was not indispensable to Chizuru. She was not the only one with an ethereal Voice, and there were many people who could take the cute Persona Route. It was just that Chizuru was born as a Geisha, which could save a lot of trouble in terms of Banquet Business and Talent.
Geishas who have heard many Stories and seen many kinds of people will have a strong Vigilance. Chizuru probably won't believe that he is a Shareholder of THK Company without Confirming it, and letting Chizuru give up her current Geisha Reputation and turn to an unfamiliar Industry that she doesn't understand, Chizuru must be worried about whether she will fail completely, and needs Sufficient Time to make a Decision.
After All, it costs a lot of Money to train a Geisha, and if Chizuru wants to leave, she has to get past the Landlady of the Geisha shop.
He showed his Attitude of poaching people, and explained the Benefit clearly. The rest, Considering the Disadvantage and making a Choice, is Chizuru's Matter.
"Bang."
The Door of the Washroom was closed, leaving Chizuru standing at the Entrance, tangled with the Business Card.
Behind the Corner, Haibara Ai was Speechless and silent.
Coming to the Washroom was to poach people, playing games and asking people to sing was to Assessment their Voice. Then, Brother Hassashi staring at Chizuru before was probably also to Assessment her Appearance and other Abilities.
She thought Brother Hassashi had changed his Persona, but Unexpectedly, he was still the Same. It seemed that nothing was happier than Making Money.
She suspected that for Chi Feichei, women were only used to work for him and Making Money, and had no other use...
Before the Two People Come Over, the eavesdropping trio slipped back to the Tea Room One Step Ahead.
After Chi Feichei went back, there was nothing else to do. He sat and drank Liquor, watching Mori Kogoro play games with Chizuru, drinking and singing, it was very lively.
Chizuru had not Considered it yet, but she was not affected by his actions and affected her current Work. Her Mentality was acceptable.
After more than half an Hour of Excitement, Mori Kogoro was no longer satisfied with singing. If he lost, he would directly drink Liquor and Performance a Program. With the Drunkenness, he got down on all fours and howled like a Wolf.
Saijo Taiga, Mizuo Harutaro, and Ryūen also applauded and cheered, playing enthusiastically.
Chi Feichei watched the Excitement from the Aside. His Teacher's Liquor tolerance is actually not bad. He doesn't scold people or hit people when he drinks too much. Except for delaying Matters, it's quite cute to occasionally do something silly. If he drinks a little more, he can just fall asleep.
"Ahhh!"
The scream from Downstairs made the fiery Atmosphere stagnate, and Mori Kogoro's Drunkenness also sobered up a lot. He led people to run Downstairs to Check the Situation.
Sakura Masazo, who said he was going Downstairs to sleep, was dead, dead in the Warehouse that had been turned upside down.
At nine o'clock, the Woman came to call Sakura Masazo to get up according to Sakura Masazo's previous instructions. She called a few times but no one answered. She opened the Door and found that no one was in the Room, so she searched along the Room. Then she saw Sakura Masazo falling on the Ground in the Warehouse.
Ryūen, who rushed over, looked anxious, "Mr. Sakura!"
"No one is allowed to come in!" Mori Kogoro ignored Chi Feichei, Hattori Heiji, and Conan who had already entered, and stopped the others, "Ran, quickly Call the Police!"
"The Carotid Artery on the side of the neck was cut..." Hattori Heiji squatted in front of the Corpse.
Chi Feichei put on Gloves. Seeing Hattori Heiji Reach Out his Hand, he handed the remaining pair of Disposable Gloves to Hattori Heiji, "The Murderer is right-handed, the Knife is precise, and judging from the Bleeding and the Blood Stain in the Surrounding Area, the Speed of drawing and retracting the Knife is very Fast."
"Yes," Hattori Heiji took the Gloves, tore open the Bag, and put them on, his Gaze still fixed on the Corpse, "With such exquisite Swordsmanship, the person who Killed Mr. Sakura should be the Culprit who Killed the Genji Firefly Member."
Mori Kogoro and Conan stared at the Gloves in Hattori Heiji's Hand, resentful.
One Step Late...
Hattori Heiji looked up, was stunned for a moment, then grinned, revealing his white Teeth, and said with a smile, "Brother Hassashi gave it to me!"
Conan: "..."
People are already dead, what are you still showing off!
Mori Kogoro looked at Chi Feichei, "Hassashi, there are always only two pairs of Gloves. Can't you bring an extra pair?"
"I thought you would bring them." Chi Feichei said with a cold Face.
These three are like Plague Gods, always encountering Murder Cases. Instead of thinking about preparing Gloves themselves, they still expect him to bring a pile?
Originally, he prepared two pairs, also to keep one pair for himself in case of emergency, but afterwards it became to supply Gloves to one of the three who did not bring Gloves.
"Cough..." Mori Kogoro was speechless for a moment, changed the Topic, and Looked at the Surrounding Area, "The Things here have been turned upside down!"
At the Entrance, Mizuo Harutaro sized up Hattori Heiji. Before, this teenager had been watching the Scenery by the Railing Side with the Children, and he hadn't paid much attention to him, "Speaking of which, you look a bit familiar..."
Saijo Taiga seemed to have just recognized Hattori Heiji, "Are you Hattori Heiji, the High School Detective from Osaka?"
"I am," Hattori Heiji Get Up, looked at A Group of People seriously, "Before the Police arrive, please go to the Room we were in before and wait!"
"Absolutely not allowed to leave here!" Mori Kogoro added seriously.
"Understood."
With two Famous Detectives speaking, the others obediently did as they were told.
Haibara Ai did not leave, and leaned against the Entrance with her Arms folded, "It seems that Mr. Sakura was Killed when he came to the Warehouse to look for something."
"But what is he looking for?" Hattori Heiji muttered while squatting in front of the Corpse.
"The Button on his Clothes was Torn Off." Conan stood beside the Corpse.
"It should be that the Murderer wanted to take something from Mr. Sakura's arms, but was wearing Gloves, and it was inconvenient to unbutton the Button, so he directly Tore Off the Button," Hattori Heiji Look Towards Chi Feichei who was Inspecting the Wallet. The Wallet was found in the Deceased's arms, "Brother Hassashi, is there any Discovery in Mr. Sakura's Wallet?"
"Stuffed With Money, it seems that Money is not missing," Chi Feichei held the Wallet with Gloves, turned the Wallet sideways and Looked at it against the light, "The number of Bank cards and the overall thickness match the Trace left by the Bank Card Edge on the Wallet."
Hattori Heiji touched his chin, "In Other Words, it's not for Money."
As soon as Mori Kogoro Turn Head, he saw the Three People flipping through the Wallet and the Deceased's Corpse in their own way. His eyelids twitched, and he stepped forward to pick up Conan, whose Hand had reached under the Corpse's Clothes, and threw him directly Outside the Door, "Get out, all of you!"
"Ah!" Conan was thrown Outside the Door, fell on his butt, and stood up rubbing his butt Speechless, "It hurts!"
Although he didn't wear Gloves, he used a Handkerchief.
Chi Feichei, Hattori Heiji, and Haibara Ai were all driven Outside the Door, and stared at Conan in unison.
Conan felt Scalp Numbing from being stared at by the Three People, "Wh-What's Wrong?"
Hattori Heiji smiled, revealing his white Teeth, and poked Conan's Head with his Finger with a smile, and lowered his Voice, "Quickly hand it over, we just saw you take something."
Conan was Speechless, took out a bunch of Keys wrapped in a Handkerchief from behind him, "I wanted to go to the Antique Shop operated by Mr. Sakura to See if there are any Clues, and I didn't intend to hide it from you. Anyway, someone has to take me there."
At the Main Entrance, Ayanokoji Fumimaro led two Police Officer into the Door and showed the Police Handbook to the Landlady, "I am Ayanokoji from Kyoto Police Department."
"Thank you for your Hard Work," the Woman bowed, "Please come in."
Ayanokoji Fumimaro Turn Head and said to one of the Police Officer, "You guard Outside."
"Yes." That Police Officer Turn Around and went Out the Door.
"So you are a Police Officer from Kyoto Prefecture," Hattori Heiji greeted, "You came quite Fast!"
Ayanokoji Fumimaro followed the Woman inside, glanced at Hattori Heiji sideways, seemingly not intending to Pay Attention To him.
Hattori Heiji: "..."
"Didn't you bring your Squirrel?" Conan asked curiously.
"I don't always take it out with me," Ayanokoji Fumimaro turned around the Wooden Railing with a straight Face, Looked at Conan, and then Looked at Chi Feichei, "And I don't want it to be eaten by the Snake of the Chi family."
Conan: "..."
Another person who doesn't seem easy to get along with.
Chi Feichei Turn Head to Look at Hassashi, who was crawling out of his Collar, "Hassashi won't eat it."
"It's sleeping at Home." Ayanokoji Fumimaro explained, and Turn Around to Go Upstairs.
Hattori Heiji Watched Leave Ayanokoji Fumimaro, and asked Chi Feichei in Doubt, "Brother Hassashi, do you know him?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 795: Are You Really Going to Frame Him as the Culprit?
Conan also curiously looked up at Chi Feichei.
This Officer Ling Xiaolu looked very indifferent. They had thought that he and Chi Feichei were kindred spirits because they both kept peculiar pets, after chatting for a while in front of the Benkei Stone. However, Officer Ling Xiaolu had just said words like 'the Chi family,' and Chi Feichei didn't seem surprised. Only then did he realize that Chi Feichei and Ling Xiaolu seemed to know each other.
"His family background is not simple, a famous family in Kyoto, with influence in the political world," Chi Feichei briefly introduced, "More than ten years ago, my father brought me to a banquet in Kyoto and met him once. It was a banquet held by his elders. He should have been in high school at that time. He didn't talk much, but he wasn't a difficult person to get along with."
"Is that so…" Hattori Heiji turned his head to look in the direction Ayanokoji Fumimaro left.
Not a difficult person to get along with? That's for Brother Hichiji.
That fellow is as weird as Brother Hichiji, not enthusiastic, doesn't like to smile.
Conan could only force a smile. They really knew each other, and these two had recognized each other before, but they didn't even say hello or catch up. Hopeless.
"Conan and I saw him strolling alone on the opposite bank before…" Hattori Heiji hesitated, "It's indeed suspicious that he appeared near a murder case late at night, but maybe we are overthinking it. That bunch of keys Conan found…"
Chi Feichei was too lazy to run, "You guys go, leave this to me."
Hattori Heiji took Conan, made an excuse to deceive the Police Officer guarding the Entrance, and swaggered away to Sakura Masazo's Antique Shop.
Haibara Ai stayed with Chi Feichei, "Do you think it could be someone from outside?"
"The possibility is very low," Chi Feichei walked upstairs, "Landlady has been at the Counter at the Entrance. If someone came in, she would definitely be alarmed. Ran and the others are on the Terrace. That side has no Place to avoid their Line of Sight and Infiltration Inside the Room. The Wall in other directions only has a small air vent in the Washroom, only Children can climb in."
"And the other party knew Mr. Sakura would go to the Warehouse to kill him there," Haibara Ai followed up with her Analysis, "In Other Words, the Culprit can only be Ryūen, Mizuo, and Saijo, these three people who Mr. Sakura knows."
"After Mr. Sakura and Ran left the Room, the three of them and I went to the Washroom once respectively. The Stairs next to the Washroom lead to the Warehouse. They could take the opportunity of going to the Washroom to go to the Warehouse to commit Murder," Chi Feichei said, reaching the End of the Staircase and walking towards the Room they had been in before, "When Mizuo and I went to the Washroom, Chizuru was with us, while when Saijo and Ryūen went to the Washroom, because Chizuru was Keeping Company with Teacher to play games, the two of them went to the Washroom alone. Of course, it is also Possible that Chizuru is an accomplice."
Currently, Saijo Taiga and Ryūen have the greatest Suspicion. Conan and Hattori Heiji probably also deduced this step, so they want to go to Sakura Masazo's Antique Shop to see if they can find any unusual Connection between Sakura Masazo and these two.
Back in the Room, except for Hattori Heiji and Conan who had Run Away, everyone else Cooperated with the Police to Check their Personal Belongings. The sharp Weapons in the Shop were also all found and tested for Blood Reaction to find the Weapon that Killed Sakura Masazo.
But all the sharp Weapons had been checked, and the Weapon that Killed Sakura Masazo seemed to have disappeared into thin air. Even other similar Knife objects had no Blood Reaction.
Including Chi Feichei's Bag of Arrows…
Ayanokoji Fumimaro put one of the Arrows he took out back into the Quiver, "Ten Arrows, the number matches what the Shopkeeper selling Archery said, and there is no Bloodstain Reaction either."
"It also doesn't match the incision of the Deceased's fatal Injury," Chi Feichei said.
Ayanokoji Fumimaro Nodded, "Moreover, you had no Intersection with the Deceased Before. If you wanted to deal with an Antique Merchant, you wouldn't need to go to the Extreme."
"Unless he held some Leverage of mine, making it necessary for me to commit Murder," Chi Feichei added.
Suzuki Sonoko, Mouri Ran, Kazuha Toyama: "..."
Is Brother Hissashi seriously suspecting himself along with Officer Ling Xiaolu?
"Well, but it's Unlikely for you to Take Action personally," Ayanokoji Fumimaro thought for a while, and Looked Towards A Group of People, "Moreover, our Police have not found the Weapon. Everyone has been staying here and has not left. Afterwards, because of Mr. Mouri's Request, everyone came to this Room to wait, and it is also Impossible to take the Weapon out."
"Then is it Possible that someone from Outside Infiltration Inside and Killed Mr. Sakura?" Ryūen asked in Surprise.
Ayanokoji Fumimaro did not rush to deny it. Although the Weapon could not be found, this could only be the conclusion for the time being. At least there was no Reason to keep the People All here any longer.
"What were you doing on the opposite bank tonight?" Chi Feichei Asked.
Ayanokoji Fumimaro came back to his senses, "Just walking around alone. When I have Things I don't Understand, I occasionally take a walk along the Kamogawa River."
"Who can prove that your Squirrel is sleeping at Home?" Chi Feichei Asked again.
"No one can prove it," Ayanokoji Fumimaro Said, "No one can go to my Room, and it doesn't like to be in contact with People."
Haibara Ai: "..."
Mutual Suspicion, do these two have a grudge?
"Ah! I know," Mori Kogoro scanned everyone Present, and said solemnly, "The Culprit has an accomplice! After he Killed Mr. Sakura, he used some Method to get the Weapon Outside the Room, and then his Companion recovered the Weapon. For Example, using a Squirrel."
Suzuki Sonoko touched her chin and recalled, "Speaking of which, when we were watching the Night Cherry Blossoms on the Terrace, I Seemingly heard the Sound of Something Falling into Water…"
"Is that so?" Hattori Heiji, who had just rushed back, heard it Outside the Door, quickly entered the Door, and Asked, "What kind of Sound of Falling into Water was it?"
"Just a 'plop' sound," Suzuki Sonoko couldn't explain clearly, "Anyway, it couldn't be a Creature as big as a Human."
"Then the Answer is already obvious," Mori Kogoro Said, "The Culprit tied the Weapon to the Squirrel, and then let the Squirrel jump into the River, swim along the River to Some Place, and this Police Officer recovered the Weapon to complete the Method of the Weapon disappearing!"
Ayanokoji Fumimaro looked at Chi Feichei Speechless, are you really going to frame him as the Culprit?
He wasn't targeting Chi Feichei, he just wanted to eliminate Chi Feichei's Suspicion first when he encountered someone he hadn't seen for a long time who was involved in the Case.
How did it turn around and around, and still turn to him?
Chi Feichei ignored Ayanokoji Fumimaro's Line of Sight. He knew Ayanokoji Fumimaro's Intention, but staring at him to investigate in front of so many People, didn't he want Face? It was just a Return.
"Teacher's Reasoning has no Evidence to Support it," Chi Feichei spoke to defuse the situation. He just wanted to Return a Bit, and didn't want to make Ayanokoji Fumimaro a Suspect.
"Humph, I will definitely find Evidence," Mori Kogoro glanced at Ayanokoji Fumimaro.
Ayanokoji Fumimaro didn't Care About it, turned his Head and told others to go back first and Cooperate with the Police Investigation when needed.
After everyone else left, and only the Police, Detectives, and Detective Family Members were left in the Room, Chi Feichei closed the Door and Asked, "Who are you doing Surveillance on?"
Ayanokoji Fumimaro wandering around in this area was too much of a coincidence, and he didn't bring his Squirrel, so it was Possible that he was doing Surveillance Investigation.
"Hey?" Mori Kogoro was Stunned, and hadn't Understood who Chi Feichei was talking to.
"Sakura Masazo," Ayanokoji Fumimaro did not hide it, "Probably three years ago, a Colleague from the Police Department Investigation found out that his Antique Shop had Things of Improper origin, but in the End, no Evidence was obtained. It Seemingly was a misunderstanding. Because of the 'Genji Firefly' Case, I Specially looked through the Case File related to Antiques of Unknown origin. Thief gangs always need Channels to dispose of stolen goods, so I Intended to Observe Merchants with Criminal Record. Tonight, I just Intended to come and See if Sakura Masazo had any Contact with Suspicious People."
"Oh?" Hattori Heiji suddenly raised a smile at the corner of his mouth, "We really have a Point of Discovery…"
Hattori Heiji and Conan went to Sakura Masazo's Antique Shop and Discovered a copy of *The Tale of Yoshitsune*, and on the last page of the Book, there was a Signature of 'Ise Saburo', and a Copy of a Picture sent to Sanno-ji Temple.
In Other Words, Sakura Masazo is Ise Saburo, a Member of Genji Firefly, and the Letter sent to Sanno-ji Temple was also done by him. The Culprit probably took away the Original Document after Killing Sakura Masazo, but Unexpectedly, Sakura Masazo not only sent a Picture Copy to Sanno-ji Temple, but also left a Copy in his Antique Shop.
After Ayanokoji Fumimaro Reported to Police to the Police Department, the Police prepared to Search Sakura Masazo's Antique Shop and Home, and everyone else also dispersed.
Chi Feichei took Haibara Ai back to the Hotel. Suzuki Sonoko and Mori Kogoro and others did not Intend to return to Sanno-ji Temple, and prepared to stay at the Hotel, while Hattori Heiji did not agree to stay in Kyoto, feeling that Kyoto was not far from Osaka, and Decided to take Kazuha Toyama back.
At more than eight o'clock in the Early Morning, Chi Feichei received a Phone Call from Mouri Ran.
Hattori Heiji was attacked on the way back last night.
When Chi Feichei took Haibara Ai to the Hospital, Hattori Heiji had not yet woken up.
"Kazuha called me at more than one o'clock in the Early Morning," Mouri Ran led Chi Feichei and Haibara Ai into the Patient Room and explained, "When we rushed to the Hospital, Hattori had already been out of Danger, so we didn't Call to disturb you and Ai again, and only told you in the morning."
As soon as Chi Feichei entered the Door, he Saw Conan was there, Suzuki Sonoko was there, and Kazuha Toyama was there, "You guys didn't stay up all night, did you?"
"No, we came to See once, and then went back to Rest," Suzuki Sonoko Yawned, "But we didn't sleep well."
Mouri Ran Looked Towards Kazuha Toyama, who was sitting by the Bed and looked a little depressed, "Kazuha stayed here all night."
"I… I'm just taking care of Heiji as an Older Sister!" Kazuha Toyama said quickly.
Afterwards, Ayanokoji Fumimaro of the Kyoto Prefectural Police, Otaki Goro of the Osaka Prefectural Police, and Ninzaburo Shiratori of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department also rushed over.
The Genji Firefly Case involved three regions. The Police in these three regions jointly handled the Case. They had just Investigated Sakura Masazo's Home and Antique Shop, and heard that Hattori Heiji had encountered an attack by a Suspected Culprit, so they also came to See if there were any Clues here from Hattori Heiji.
"What?" Ninzaburo Shiratori was a little Surprised when he heard Conan say about Chi Feichei's previous attack, "Mr. Chi also encountered an attack before?"
Ayanokoji Fumimaro looked at Chi Feichei, "You didn't tell me last night."
"Forgot," Chi Feichei Said.
Otaki Goro: "..."
Ninzaburo Shiratori said faintly, "If Hattori hadn't been seriously Injured and Hospitalization this time, and it was necessary to Report to Police, they would have kept forgetting about it, right."
Ayanokoji Fumimaro felt his temples throbbing, really a group of self-willed People, "Then did you find any Clues?"
"No," Conan said with a solemn Expression, "The other party was wrapped very tightly and wore a Motorcycle Helmet. We didn't See their Appearance at all."
"But why did the other party attack Mr. Chi and Hattori?" Ninzaburo Shiratori asked in Doubt.
"They Seemingly were Investigating the Genji Firefly Case before. Could it be that they Discovered something when they were wandering around?" Ayanokoji Fumimaro Speculated.
"Ah…" Kazuha Toyama looked at Hattori Heiji, who opened his Eyes, in Surprise, "Heiji, you're awake!"
(End of Chapter)