Stay away from Conan.

Amuro Tooru's mind flashed through a jumble of chaotic information about the Twilight Villa that had yet to be confirmed, the fact that Sherry had been kidnapped by their side, and the incredible abilities and intelligence network that this anonymous collaborator had previously displayed...

Unwittingly, a breathtaking puzzle is taking shape—

This is no longer a simple matter of tracking or sabotage; it is a chance to strike at the heart of the enemy's territory and decapitate them!

Moreover, goals may be the true foundation of an organization's existence!
Thinking of this, Amuro Tooru did not hesitate at all, but immediately got up and went to the side. It seemed that he deliberately avoided other people before taking out another phone that he did not usually use and pressing the call button.

The call was quickly connected, and a frail, slow voice, carrying an invisible pressure, came from the other end:
"Condition?"

It was an old man's voice.

"The target's core location appears to have been identified: Gunma Prefecture. The coordinates have been narrowed down to an acceptable range. This information comes from an anonymous source; its credibility is... "

"The current assessment is high."

"Could you request that the contingency plan be activated immediately to surround the area and prepare for an attack?"

Amuro Tooru speaks very quickly, but clearly and firmly.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

This mysterious figure, wielding immense power, is hidden behind Amuro Tooru's operation...

It was precisely because of this operation that Amuro Tooru connected with the person he was now weighing his options—

Mobilizing enough forces to surround and attack a secret base that could be the heart of an organization would be too drastic, involving incalculable levels of involvement and risks.

However, this is also a golden opportunity to eradicate this malignant tumor parasitizing Japan's shadow in one fell swoop. Not to mention, it might even uncover the secret of "immortality"...

How reliable can the intelligence sources be?

The other party asked slowly, his voice calm and composed, showing no emotional tremor despite Amuro Tooru's report.

“I can’t guarantee it absolutely. But considering all the clues, including the movements at Twilight Villa, Sherry’s relocation, and the key technology and intelligence they previously provided, I think it’s worth taking the risk. This might be our only chance!”

Amuro Tooru said in a deep voice:

"Moreover, it seems that the other party... has already drawn and diverted most of the external obstacles to the Twilight Villa for us."

This last sentence is crucial.

The mysterious old man opposite them clearly also had a general understanding of the armed conflict at Twilight Villa.

"approve."

After a brief silence, the old man finally made his final decision, his voice carrying a cold, resolute tone:

"You are authorized to command this operation in full. Operation code name: 'Zero'."

"During the operation, you can mobilize the secret detachment of the 1st Airborne Regiment, all members of the Public Security Zero Section, and coordinate with local garrison forces to conduct an outer blockade."

"Remember, the core target must survive. All traces of their actions must be completely erased afterward. Japan can no longer have a place for this organization!"

"Yes!"

Amuro Tooru stood at attention in response, a sharp flame burning in his eyes.

Before he could even hang up the phone, Amuro Tooru had already begun making his move, preparing to leave and start planning his operation.

At that moment, after what seemed like a moment of thought, Akemi Miyano hurriedly said to Tooru Amuro:
"Wait a minute, Jiang Gu!"

Upon hearing this, Amuro Tooru, though anxious, paused for a moment for Miyano Akemi and asked in confusion, "What is it?"

"Regarding that mysterious collaborator, there's something I need to investigate immediately!"

Akemi Miyano said very seriously.

Amuro Tooru did indeed have doubts about his collaborator, but due to the urgency of the situation, investigating the other party had not been a priority for him. Now, Miyano Akemi's initiative in inquiring about this matter piqued Amuro Tooru's curiosity.

"What's the matter?"

According to all the information obtained by the Japanese Public Security Bureau's intelligence network, if we try to trace the movements of that mysterious collaborator, we will find that he was involved in the incident of Nishikawa Taijo searching for his illegitimate daughter, which was a conspiracy that was supposed to be designed for the organization Camus.

However, the other party ended up completely destroying Camus's plan, so it can be concluded from this incident that the other party had been loitering in Osaka.

With this initial intelligence gathering completed and the location of Osaka discovered, the investigation into the other party suddenly seemed much easier.

Because the other party's whereabouts became a mystery after arriving in Tokyo, but in Osaka, the other party did not completely conceal their identity at first, and following this line of clues, the other party had also made an appearance in an incident in Shikoku.

After immediately focusing their attention on Shikoku Island, the other party's identity matched that of a certain person, namely "Kyosuke Mitarai".

This was information that Amuro Tooru already knew, and although he had successfully identified the person's name, there were still huge doubts that made him wonder if there was a problem with all of this, or if it was a trap deliberately set by the other party to cover up their identity.

But right now, that's no longer something Amuro Tooru needs to worry about.

Amuro Tooru had discussed these matters with Miyano Akemi after their meeting, so he decided to listen to her thoughts on the matter.

"If all the leads in the investigation about that person are correct, then why... did that person go to work at that internet cafe in Osaka back then?"

……

"Move out immediately! According to the plan, all personnel are on high alert! Operation code name 'Zero'! We're going to... capture that person who shouldn't be alive now!"

After a brief chat with Akemi Miyano, Amuro Tooru casually dismissed her, instructing Yuya Kazami to handle Akemi Miyano's questions, and then immediately began the deployment of Operation Zero.

At this point, the atmosphere in the room instantly became extremely tense. The instructions were rapidly transmitted through layers of encrypted networks, and the state apparatus hidden behind this country finally revealed its menacing gears toward the core of that shadow that had been concealed for more than half a century...

……

Gunma Prefecture, a remote parking lot.

The cold, hard ID was flashed in front of Professor Agasa before being put away. The man in sunglasses spoke in a flat, emotionless tone:

"Your identification? Please cooperate with this routine check!"

Professor Agasa's heart pounded, and his mind was in complete chaos—

Japanese Public Security Bureau... routine inspection?
In this godforsaken place?

That's such a lame excuse!
Dr. Agasa instinctively sensed something was wrong, but the other party's demeanor was imposing, and their identification didn't seem fake. Therefore, regardless of their whereabouts, Dr. Agasa could only suspect that the person he was working with was definitely suspicious. So, he quickly and deliberately feigned grievance and said:

"I...I'm just a deliveryman, delivering...electronic models..."

Dr. Agasa's voice was dry as he tried to explain, but the other person didn't seem to care, only emphasizing:
"Your identification!"

Thus, Professor Agasa had no choice but to go and get his driver's license.

Just then, as Professor Agasa was about to take out his identification, another car pulled up, and another group of men wearing sunglasses and suits got out... (End of Chapter)