The unscrupulous detective in Conan

Chapter 1261 You don't want to find anything in your own house, do you?

"How much would all of these cost?"

Compared to the others, Mori was more pragmatic, and he made this remark while looking at the warehouse full of drugs.

To be honest, he had never seen so many white powdery faces that had been sucked clean and then lay flat on the spot in his entire life.

"Approximately six billion yen."

Narumi Fuwa immediately gave an estimate for this huge pile of white jars.

He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was incredibly excited.

Originally, she had given up on finding any drug suppliers and any drugs at all, since Santa Claus with the red beard had already gone to see Jesus.

but now……

This wealth and merit have all fallen from the sky!
With this wave of success, it wouldn't be a dream to be promoted to Superintendent General, then Superintendent General, and finally Inspector General of Police and become the Hokkaido Police Headquarters Chief, reaching the pinnacle of life.
After all, the people from Aomori Prefecture next door were using Fujino to promote how great they were at fighting drugs, proving they weren't useless. Meanwhile, the people in Hokkaido had been envious for a long time, having failed to catch a major drug lord for ten years.

When Hongye heard the amount, she frowned slightly. Looking at the large pile of bottles and jars, she felt that these things were somewhat valuable.

But risking your life for such a huge amount of stuff just to earn such a small amount of money...

As for?
…………

The drug warehouse was raided.

Fujino felt that this case was now closed.

He got a lot of good stuff for free, and also managed to get his hands on a policewoman...

Having slept with quite a few things, Fujino felt he had made a good deal.

Normally, outsiders like them from Tokyo would definitely have to give a statement if they encountered something like this.

However, Narumi Fuwa decided to let the others do it later.

As a mid-level manager in Hokkaido, she could already foresee that headquarters would soon launch a large-scale publicity campaign for the case.

As for the propaganda, of course it's about the Fourth Investigation Division's seizure of a major drug trafficking case, demonstrating the strength of police-civilian cooperation and unity in Hokkaido.
What else can they promote? That two people died under the tight watch of the police?

What? These people here are all from the Fourth Investigation Division! We have no idea about the murder case.

You said the First Investigation Division is here?

Those were all dental staff who were reassigned due to staff shortages!

As the discoverer, Fujino naturally had to make his presence known.

Go to the press conference first, make people feel comfortable, and then it's not too late to take their statements!

…………

Late at night, the group followed Fujino back up the mountain, without lingering at the crime scene below.

The children were immediately unhappy when they heard about what had happened today.

Such an exciting event, and they didn't even invite our Junior Detective League?!
Then, Ai Haibara went up and gave her a cold reprimand with her arms crossed.

Faced with their mother's lecture, the little ones didn't dare to utter a sound.

Professor Agasa, Eri Kisaki, and Shikibu Shikako were all filled with envy.

These kids really listen to the little girl...

You have no idea how much we were tormented by these kids in order to keep them in line!

However, Fujino's attention was not on this.

Villa, on site.

Hokkaido police are busily loading canisters of drugs onto a vehicle.

They dared not be negligent in the face of drugs worth 60 billion.

Even the head of the Criminal Investigation Department came over to "gild his lily" and take charge of the scene.

Involving 60 billion is no small sum.

Even when converted to Chinese currency after the yen's sharp depreciation in the previous life, this is still a huge sum involving 300 million RMB.

Having detached herself from the core of command at the scene, Narumi Fuwa quietly rested by herself, a cigarette dangling from her lips.

There were just too many things to say on this day.

They orchestrated a series of intimidation attacks, two murders, and then seized so many drugs.

She could say it was both exhilarating and mentally exhausting.

Unfortunately, he didn't kill his foolish younger sister as well.

She turned her head, glanced at Wen Yuehualien sitting in the police car, and shook her head slightly with a helpless expression.

"There's no point in killing her now."

"I just don't know if that little black guy is dead or not..."

"Having sank to the bottom of the frozen lake for so long, it must be dead, right?"

"We should send the diving team down to take a look later..."

"It would be best if he died."

"Bu Po, come with me."

"?"

As Narumi Fuwa was thinking, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

She turned her head and saw a young police officer in uniform standing behind her.

After a moment of slight confusion, I immediately realized that this guy named Xiao Hei could actually do makeup!

"However, unlike me who had plastic surgery, this guy clearly used much more advanced makeup techniques..."

Narumi Fuwa pondered for a moment, then frowned and responded before following Kuro away.

Arriving at the side of the villa and making sure no one was around, Xiao Hei took out a trench coat from his inner pocket and handed it over: "Here's your trench coat back."

"you……"

Narumi Fuwa didn't know what to say: You came all this way just to return the trench coat? Don't do this, okay? I thought the transaction had already started!
She silently complained to herself, then said, "Don't give it back to me. If they find out, I might be exposed."

"I don't like owing favors to others."

Xiao Hei said calmly, "However, if you want me to handle the evidence for you for a fee, that's another story."

"..."

When Narumi Fuwa heard the words "paid," she was immediately stunned.

So, you've come here to ask me for money?

Seeing that Fuwa Narumi's expression suddenly changed, Fujino continued, "Just mentioning it casually, since this is our first time working together, I won't charge you."

Narumi Fuwa: So you'll still be charging money from now on, right?
Her lips twitched violently, but she quickly hid it and asked:

"So, is there anything else you wanted to see me about?"

"That's all..."

"Oh right, there's something I forgot to tell you, although it's not anything important."

Xiao Hei was about to end the conversation when he suddenly remembered something and brought it up again: "Speaking of which, your younger sister has been using her original name, Kitami Hanae, all these years, working part-time at a design firm..."

"What do you mean?"

“You’re her older sister, you should understand what this means better than I do. In fact, as her older sister, you should investigate it yourself.”

"I have to go now, I'll contact you if I need anything!"

Narumi Fuwa watched silently as the figure gradually disappeared, her brows furrowing tightly.

"Sending the trench coat was a pretense; what I really wanted was for my sister..."

"Why did he tell me all this?" "So he wants me to investigate it myself?"

Narumi Fuwa frowned, a terrible thought creeping into her mind: "Is he trying to threaten me with my sister?"

"Ridiculous. If I had the chance, I would have killed her long ago..."

"But if he dares to threaten me with this, then it means that this thing must be a threat to me."

"They actually made me investigate it myself."

"Does he want me to create another handle against myself?"

…………

"That's right, it's about creating a handle against us."

As Fujino retrieved Xiao Hei, she thought to herself, "If I'm not mistaken, it's definitely going to be another story of sisterly affection."

"The sisters parted ways due to a misunderstanding. Afterward, the older sister disappeared, while the younger sister worked hard to become an actress and changed her name to Hualien."

"Hualien, named after the Huajiang River and lotus seeds."

"Did she become a designer because she needed money?"

"Obviously not. If we think about it that way, psychologically speaking, it's very likely that she's inheriting her sister's will out of guilt or some other mentality."

"Perhaps, Kitami Renko's original dream was to be an actress, while Kitami Hanae's dream was to be a designer..."

"If she finds out about this, the sisters' relationship will likely improve, and then we'll have another piece of leverage against them."

Fujino thought to himself, "In this way, I will have two leverages over me. I don't think Fuwa Narumi will easily turn against me and break free from my control as Kuro."

Fujino had high expectations for Narumi Fuwa. The elite professionals were all born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Who wouldn't be envious of a future female executive?
It's important to know that the position of Superintendent is equivalent to a section chief in the local headquarters. Although it wasn't mentioned, Akemi Fuwa is most likely the section chief or supervisor of the Fourth Investigation Section.

For example, the head of the First Investigation Division of the headquarters, even if he doesn't become the head of the division, is still at the level of an administrative officer, and could become the director of a city under his jurisdiction.

Of course, in Tokyo, that would only be a management-level position.

The rank of a police officer in Tokyo is automatically reduced by one level, but the position is highly prestigious. For example, Kiyoshi Matsumoto is a police inspector, but he is only a superintendent.

Considering he's already over fifty, it'll be difficult for him to advance any further. For Narumi to be a 28-year-old police superintendent is like having a cheat code; in China, that would be the fastest promotion.

Some people may not have a clear concept of this. To give a simple example, a police inspector corresponds to a division chief or deputy director-general level officer...

According to the Metropolitan Police Department's promotion path, she could become a Superintendent at around thirty years old, then a Superintendent General at around thirty-three, and after a few more years of experience, she could become a Superintendent Supervisor at around thirty-eight.

The general concept of the Superintendent of Police is equivalent to a vice minister, which is the same level as Hattori Heizo. He is the senior officer of all police officers in the Osaka Prefecture.

In fact, apart from the prefectural police chiefs who need to be inspectors, the police chiefs of other ordinary prefectures are only required to be superintendents.

This is the difference in political and economic nature of a region, just like the difference between a county and a municipality. Although they are both provincial-level units, can you compare to a municipality?

Her career path is similar to that of Hattori Heizo; she'll likely become the head of the Hokkaido branch office soon.

Is there a way to seize leverage over this resource without keeping it in your own hands?
Get as much leverage as you can.

Fujino knew that even though some people were manipulated and had their identities exposed, once they rose to a high position, they could easily turn around and kill the person who had threatened them.

But... what does it have to do with me, Fujino, that you killed Redbeard Santa Claus?
By using the identity of Redbeard Santa Claus, or rather, Little Black, to seize this handle, Fujino would be completely posed no threat.

Being threatened is not scary; what is truly terrifying is not knowing who is threatening you.

Fujino knew very well that the power struggles among the middle-level officials below the very top of the power structure were terrifying; once you spilled your dirt, there were plenty of people eager to take your place.

It's important to know that Japan has a total of 47 prefectures, and the total number of prefectures, excluding Tokyo, is less than 46.

It can be said that once you become the head of the department, you are among the top 46 in the national police system.

As for their ranking in terms of power, needless to say, although they're ranked in the top 500 in the Chinese server, under the National Police Agency's Public Safety Commission, the Minister of the Interior, and their American "daddy," the Okinawa Commander-in-Chief is nothing. They can dismiss him at will. (As a joke, the Okinawa Commander-in-Chief was dismissed and investigated immediately after attempting to storm a US military base to arrest a rapist.)

Now that she has a younger sister, Narumi Fuwa probably wouldn't dare to resist at all.

As for its use?

Fujino thought that whether it was useful or not, he should test it first.

Rice flowers aren't about fighting and killing; they're about human relationships and social interactions.

How many can you kill?

There are too many restrictions on knives. Although all beings are equal, in the end, they are no different from police officers who enforce the law; they are both just using violence to enforce the law.

Holding the cards, whether they're useful or not, is still useful.

Who knows when we might need it?

…………

The story has come to an end at Hakuba Saguru's inn.

The main reason was that the old lady from the official family, Shikibu Shikiko, wanted to hear about what had happened to her young master; she showed great curiosity.

Fujino felt that Shikibu Shika was even closer to Hakuba's grandmother.

Ah this...

I guess he's the kind of butler who works for a family.

It's possible that Superintendent White Horse was raised by this housekeeper, who was only in her early twenties at the time.

After Hakuba finished telling the story, Fujino suggested, "I guess there will be a press conference in Hokkaido tomorrow or the day after. Let's go back after we finish taking the transcripts for the press conference."

Hakuba Saguru was taken aback: "Going back so soon?"

Fujino: "..."

What else would we do if we didn't go back?

Do you know how many cases we've encountered these past few days?!

Ai Haibara, Ran Momiji, and Sonoko all agree with Fujino's views.

All I can say is that traveling is really a bit of a torture.

I met a deadly makeup artist on the plane, then a total simp, and then there was this drug hoarding and the Sandman plot...

I haven't had a single free moment these past few days, have I?

It's much more relaxing in Tokyo!
Hakuba Saguru was a little disappointed that everyone couldn't stay there for a few more days.

I've finally encountered so many cases, and I haven't even had a chance to show my skills yet...

Seeing Old Ma's regret, Fujino smiled and said, "Old Ma, speaking of which, you bought your villa, right?"

"That's true..."

"Speaking of which, this villa seems to be quite close to that strange people's mansion down the mountain. Could it be that yours is also part of that mansion?"

"...?"

Hakuba Saguru suddenly had a bad feeling.

Fujino pondered for a moment and said, "If your place is also some kind of strange mansion, then we'll be in trouble."

"After all, places like the Hall of Extraordinary People usually have mechanisms and secrets hidden inside."

"Or, how about we check your villa tomorrow to see if there are any hidden mechanisms?"

"However, it wouldn't be good if they found something..."

"You probably don't want me to find anything in your house, do you?"

Hakuba Saguru: "..."

As the son of the Superintendent General of Police, he has a keen sense of smell.

What if this villa really is a mansion of strange people? What if there really are some hidden mechanisms? What if we actually discover something...?

Just thinking about it made Hakuba Saguru break out in a sweat.

We must go, we have to go quickly!
You bunch of people who cause trouble wherever you go, I'll kick you out even if you don't leave!

(End of this chapter)