Stay away from Conan.

From elsewhere?

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat surprised.

"Hmm. But I know exactly who it will be."

Matsumoto Kiyonaga shook his head, then looked at Mouri Kogoro:

"Mr. Mori, you and the other detectives were a great help in this case. Especially Akechi and Kudo..."

When Shinichi Kudo's name was mentioned, a hint of seriousness flashed in Kiyoharu Matsumoto's eyes:
"I heard Kudo was involved too. How is he doing now?"

"This one……"

Kogoro Mouri scratched his head:
"That kid is elusive; I don't know where he is. But he should be alright, he's tough as nails."

The housekeeper, Xiaolan, lowered her head and remained silent.

Matsumoto Kiyonaga noticed Ran's reaction, but didn't ask any further questions, simply nodding.
"That's good."

……

Meanwhile, somewhere in Tokyo, a white RX-7 was quietly parked on the side of the road. Inside, Tooru Amuro sat in the driver's seat, holding a stack of documents, his brow furrowed.

These are some internal documents he just received from the Metropolitan Police Department regarding last night's events.

Of course, it was done through the Japanese Public Security Bureau.

As the leader of the organization, Bourbon was caught in a major crisis last night when the organization's operation was ultimately disrupted by the FBI. Naturally, the task of finding out what went wrong fell to Bourbon.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police Department's superintendent has been replaced by a mysterious person. Such a major incident has prompted not only an internal investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, but also a secret investigation by the Japanese Public Security Bureau.

Therefore, for Amuro Tooru, both of his different identities are now investigating the same matter. As a result, Amuro Tooru is also serious, thinking about how to deal with the results of his respective identities after the investigation.

The kidnapping and imprisonment of Matsumoto, the superintendent, and the subsequent infiltration of the Metropolitan Police Department by someone impersonating him were not secrets to Amuro Tooru. Moreover, his own identity as Bourbon was also involved. After all, Ireland had been in place of Matsumoto for so long, and his identity required various signature verifications, including Matsumoto Kiyonaga's signature stamp, which was what Amuro Tooru obtained for the organization.

However, the way things ultimately turned out was something Amuro Tooru could never have predicted. Not to mention how the FBI got involved in this matter, even Matsumoto Kiyonaga's eventual rescue was completely outside his plans.

It can be said that, whether as a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau or as Bourbon of the organization, the whole matter was completely beyond his control.

Therefore, Amuro Tooru's fingers kept turning the pages of the document, and as he looked down, his brows gradually furrowed more deeply—

According to the Metropolitan Police Department's internal investigation records, the first person to discover that Matsumoto Kiyona was being impersonated was Akechi Takato.

Moreover, it's not just about discovery—

It was he who provided the clue to the location where the real Matsumoto Kiyonaga was being held, allowing Sato Miwako and Takagi Wataru to rescue him in time.

"Wise and far-sighted..."

As Amuro Tooru murmured the name, the image of that young man appeared in his mind.

This isn't the first time I've noticed this person.

Previously, the perpetrator of the bombing that led to Matsuda Jinpei's death committed another crime, which was solved by Akechi Takatomo. Because of this, Amuro Tooru paid attention to this name at the time, and after discovering that he might have some connection with the organization, he turned a blind eye to it.

But this time is different.

There was a subtle discrepancy between the information Amuro Tooru received from within the organization and the original records from the Metropolitan Police Department. Within the organization, Vermouth's report stated that the cabin where Matsumoto Kiyonaga was being held was accidentally discovered by a passerby on a nighttime stroll, who then called the police, leading to the failure of the operation.

However, the original records from the Metropolitan Police Department show that it was Takato Akechi who proactively provided the location and arranged for officers to go to the rescue. But the information that was later recorded on paper changed to Vermouth's version of events.

What does this situation mean?
Vermouth was misled by the initial intelligence, while the police altered the statement to protect Michiko Takayuki.

Amuro Tooru quickly made this judgment.

But then there's a question: how did Gao Yuan know the location of the detention?
Amuro continued reviewing the documents and came across the transcript of Takato's testimony that he had provided to the Metropolitan Police Department afterward.

One section in particular caught Amuro Tooru's attention—

"Back in the case of Kyosuke Kazato's series of murders of police officers, I suspected there might be a mole within the Metropolitan Police Department, and a high-ranking one at that. In that case, there should have been a perfect opportunity to lure out the killer, but he didn't, which was definitely not a simple coincidence."

"Therefore, when Manager Matsumoto asked me privately about the details of this serial murder case, I was extra careful."

“During the conversation, I deliberately brought up some details about the manager’s daughter’s interrupted wedding that went wrong, and he didn’t notice.”

"Therefore, from that moment on, I was basically certain that there was something wrong with the 'Matsumoto manager' in front of me."

Kyosuke Futo...

Amuro Tooru's gaze lingered on the name.

That doctor was the serial killer who had recently targeted the police. According to the intelligence he had obtained from the organization, the organization seemed to be in contact with him. Therefore, Ireland provided him with assistance when he happened to be using the identity of the Metropolitan Police Department's superintendent.

Now, this person is involved in this new series of murders, and considering the two previous cases together, Amuro Tooru has an undeniable intuition—

Wise and far-sighted, it seems he has perfectly controlled every aspect of the events!

This person is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface!
Furthermore, at this point, there is absolutely no indication that the FBI has any connection to this matter. However, if someone deliberately lured the FBI into this mess, then that person...

Wise and far-sighted...

Amuro Tooru felt he had a vague grasp of the truth. After a moment's thought, he tossed the materials onto the passenger seat and headed towards the Midori Police Hospital.

On this trip, he was going to meet someone in person: Matsumoto Kiyonaga...

……

"I never expected you would risk coming to see me in person at this time, Zero!"

That night, in Matsumoto Kiyonaga's ward at the Midori Police Hospital, Matsumoto Kiyonaga saw Amuro Tooru, who had come alone, and said this with an unusually solemn expression.

“I am responsible for how things have come to this.”

Amuro Tooru replied earnestly.

"By taking advantage of the organization's desire to risk replacing me, we can also find a chance to obtain the organization's list of undercover agents. I will personally risk my life as the price... This plan itself was also finalized by me, so I will naturally bear the risks involved. You are ultimately... not the decision-maker."

With a slight sigh, Matsumoto Kiyonaga said with a serious expression—

"You came to see me, surely there's more to this than just this?" (End of Chapter)