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Chapter 395 I love dinner parties!

The short-haired, beautiful woman who emerged from the corner was none other than Suzuki Shiro's wife, Suzuki Sonoko's mother, Mrs. Suzuki Tomoko.

As for why she's here?
It was Kitahara Natsuhiro who called him over. Because he had chatted with Suzuki Tomoko, he had her phone number, private number, and LINE account.

Therefore, he had many ways to contact Tomoko Suzuki.

So, when he arrived backstage, he contacted Tomoko Suzuki and persuaded her with reason and emotion, which led her to come here without bringing anyone else.

However, Tomoko Suzuki's expression was not good.

After all, she married into the Suzuki Zaibatsu at the age of eighteen, gave birth to Ayako at nineteen, and Sonoko at twenty-six, having devoted most of her life to the Suzuki Zaibatsu.

But now, she was almost ruined by that Phantom Thief Kid, how could she not be angry!

When Kaito Kuroba saw Tomoko Suzuki's unfriendly expression, he didn't use Shiro Suzuki's voice but spoke in his own.

"So young?" Tomoko Suzuki was taken aback when she heard the voice.

After all, Kaito Kid already existed more than a decade ago, and he was a notorious thief who roamed over a dozen countries.

Even if the phantom thief Kid in the story is only seventeen or eighteen years old, so many years have passed, he must be at least forty years old now.

Why does her voice sound so young?

Judging from his voice alone, the phantom thief in front of him was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy, about the same age as his second daughter, Sonoko.

Upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba smiled but remained silent.

This is his natural voice. It's normal for him to sound younger, after all, he's only seventeen years old. His voice naturally can't sound old or aged.

Despite being known as the Phantom Thief Kid who has roamed the world for over a decade, he is actually quite young.

He's only eighteen years old, and he's the second-generation Phantom Thief Kid.

If we have to be more precise, he should be the 2.5th generation Phantom Thief Kid.

Since Terai Kinosuke also impersonated Kaito Kid, he can be considered half of him.

Therefore, he is now in the 2.5 generation.

Wait, the voice sounds so young, could it be...?
"Are you the second-generation Phantom Thief Kid?" Tomoko Suzuki blurted out.

Upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba began to break out in a cold sweat.

No, why is Mrs. Suzuki so perceptive? I didn't say anything, yet she judged me to be the second-generation Phantom Thief Kid just from my voice.

This woman is terrifying!
Or.
He looked at Kitahara Natsuyu, his meaning self-evident.

Tell me, did you tell Mrs. Suzuki Tomoko?
He overturned this conclusion himself in the next second.

As a magician, he was very good at observing people's subtle expressions. Just now, from the expression on Suzuki Tomoko's face, he knew that she had guessed the information herself, rather than Kitahara Natsuhiro saying it.

So, is this a woman's intuition?
That's really terrifying!

Now, Kaito Kuroba remained silent, because he didn't know what to say.

Unexpectedly, one day he was forced into a situation where he could no longer speak.

"Not going to speak?" Tomoko Suzuki smiled slightly, as if she had the victory in her grasp: "It seems I guessed right, you really are the second generation of Phantom Thief Kid."

"Since they're second-generation, they must be quite young. High school student? College student?"

"But why would your family make you a thief? The first Phantom Thief Kid disappeared for decades, and then you suddenly appeared."

"Could it be that something happened to your family, and no one is taking care of them, so..."

As Suzuki Tomoko spoke, Kaito Kuroba broke out in a cold sweat.

Because what they said is true.

Upon hearing these words, Kitahara Natsuyu glanced at Suzuki Tomoko with some surprise, then looked at Kuroba Kaito, who was sweating profusely, and couldn't help but laugh.

It has to be said that everyone in this world has the talent to be a detective!

Even Tomoko Suzuki is an example; it just goes to show that this is truly the world of Detective Conan!

Everyone can be Xiao Hei, but everyone can also be a detective!
Just as Suzuki Tomoko said, Kuroba Toichi got into trouble, Kuroba Chikage went to America, leaving only Terai Kinosuke who doted on Kuroba Kaito. Doesn't this correspond to Suzuki Tomoko's words?

Something happened to his family, and now there's no one to discipline him.

That really hits the nail on the head!
"Still not saying anything?" Tomoko Suzuki crossed her arms, head held high, "Looks like I was right about everything."

"Come on, let me see whose child you are, you're so annoying!"

As she spoke, she reached out, preparing to lift Kaito Kuroba's human skin mask.

But at this moment, Kitahara Natsuhiro stopped Suzuki Tomoko: "Mrs. Tomoko, we agreed beforehand not to investigate his identity, so let's just let it go!"

After all, Kuroba Kaito is practically his son, so out of respect for Kuroba Chikage, he should help him if he can.

Tomoko Suzuki knows Kaito Kuroba's age, but not his physical age.

Because Suzuki Tomoko is no pushover either; if she finds out, who knows what kind of trouble she might cause.

For example, having Kaito Kid visit the home of his arch-rival, the Ooka Zaibatsu.

If that were to happen, then Kaito Kid might die an even more gruesome death.

After all, it would be easy for a family with immense political power to investigate the identity of Phantom Thief Kid, especially since they are also a conglomerate.

Even if the Metropolitan Police Department is incompetent, under such high pressure, it's still possible to find out something.

What's more, there's the Japanese police behind them.

Amuro Tooru was no pushover either.

Hearing this, Suzuki Tomoko glanced at Kitahara Natsuhiro and took a step back: "I'll let this brat go this time for your sake."

"But correspondingly, this kid has to finish this act; otherwise..."

"Please rest assured, Mrs. Suzuki, I will definitely continue to perform this show."

Kaito Kuroba is not stupid; on the contrary, he is very smart, and in some ways, he is even better than his cousin, Shinichi Kudo.

So now he knows what to do next: continue playing the role of Suzuki Shiro and finish this big show.

The purpose was to ensure a smooth conclusion to the 60th anniversary celebration, so as not to be ridiculed by the Ooka Zaibatsu, the arch-rival of the Suzuki Zaibatsu.

Then his life will be saved.

At that moment, Kaito Kuroba also learned how to write "pa zi".

In the past, no one cared about Kaito Kuroba, and even that mysterious organization hadn't shown up. But now, he was truly in danger, even a life-threatening one, so naturally he was afraid.

Despite his fears, he still had to continue playing the role of Phantom Thief Kid for the sake of his deceased father.

At worst, we'll just stop eyeing the Suzuki conglomerate.

After all, other zaibatsu are not as powerful as the Suzuki zaibatsu, and their families also possess a lot of valuable jewelry.

"Hmph!" Tomoko Suzuki snorted lightly, "You're quite sensible."

"But I'm a little curious, why did you target our Suzuki family's Dark Star?"

She had been completely baffled by this matter. The Suzuki Zaibatsu and Kaito Kid had no connection whatsoever, neither in the past nor now.

She simply couldn't understand why Kaito Kid would set his sights on a black pearl that had lost its luster.

Is it simply because it's a family heirloom of the Suzuki family?

Upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba shook his head, his expression resolute: "I cannot tell you this."

This matter concerns that mysterious organization.

According to notes left by Terai Kinosuke and his father, this mysterious organization is collecting jewelry, and all of it is precious and of historical value.

Therefore, the Dark Star jewelry from the Suzuki family should also be considered a piece of jewelry with historical value.

Although it has only been sixty years, the Suzuki Zaibatsu has grown so large in just sixty years. Perhaps this thing will catch the eye of that mysterious organization.

He was just trying his luck to see if he could run into those guys.

As for whether you actually encountered it?
Kaito Kuroba will most likely die.

After all, even Toichi Kuroba couldn't outmaneuver them and could only fake his death and hide in America, let alone the greenhorn Kaito Kuroba.

You know, in the world of Detective Conan, experience matters most.

This is true for Shinichi Kudo and Yusaku Kudo, and it is also true for Toichi Kuroba and Kaito Kuroba.

Besides, the same goes for Sera Mary and Sera Masumi, a mother and daughter!

Therefore, even the old guard can't win, let alone the greenhorns.

At that time, Kaito Kuroba will probably really die!

It doesn't matter if he dies, but Kuroba Chikage will be heartbroken.

Oh, this disobedient brat!

Seeing Kaito Kid's expression, Tomoko Suzuki knew she wouldn't get any information out of him, so she simply stopped asking, but her curiosity only grew stronger.

After all, something that can keep the master thief Kid from talking about must be something extraordinary.

But despite her curiosity, she had no intention of investigating.

After all, this world is not a one-man show for the Suzuki Zaibatsu; there are many powerful entities outside that they cannot afford to offend.

Who knows who Kaito Kid has messed with? Maybe even the Suzuki Zaibatsu can't afford to offend them.

Just as Tomoko Suzuki had guessed, the mysterious Suzuki Zaibatsu was indeed not someone to be trifled with.

After all, they were really killing people; they weren't playing house.

Don't think that just because you're a member of the Suzuki zaibatsu, or even if you're the Prime Minister of Japan, one shot and you're still going to die. There's not much difference.

"Never mind, I won't ask anything more," said Tomoko Suzuki. "Now you should go out and deal with the guests."

"I hope you don't cause any trouble, or you'll have a $100 million bounty on your head."

“Our Suzuki conglomerate is not short of money, and it’s just a paltry sum of one hundred million US dollars!” Tomoko Suzuki sneered.

Upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba's face twitched, and his back was already soaked with sweat.

As expected, the Suzuki zaibatsu really wanted to offer a hundred million US dollars for my head.

He had great faith in the financial strength of the Suzuki zaibatsu, so this matter was absolutely true!

After all, the Suzuki zaibatsu really wouldn't care about a mere 100 million US dollars; they are genuinely rich, the kind of rich that's outrageously extravagant.

It's even possible that this 100 million US dollars might just be Suzuki Tomoko's pocket money.

so.
"Don't worry, I definitely won't cause any trouble. I'm a professional when it comes to disguise." Kaito Kuroba hesitated before adding, "However..."

"But what?"

"I don't know all the guests here, so I need Mrs. Suzuki's help."

Although he was a magician with an exceptional memory, it was impossible for him to recognize everyone present, especially since many of them had connections with Suzuki Shiro or were even his friends.

If you encounter these kinds of people, you might be exposed.

Therefore, he needs Suzuki Tomoko's help to introduce him to those people.

“Okay.” Tomoko Suzuki nodded, not refusing.

After all, this concerned the reputation of the Suzuki family, so naturally they wouldn't refuse.

"Go wait over there, I need to say a few words to Mr. Kitahara," Tomoko Suzuki waved her hand.

Upon hearing this, Kaito Kuroba nodded and quickly left.

He really didn't want to stay in this place any longer.

Because Tomoko Suzuki has the same aura as her mother, or even stronger.

It's so terrifying!
After Kaito Kuroba left, Tomoko Suzuki looked at Natsuhiro Kitahara and bowed slightly: "Thank you very much, Mr. Kitahara."

"If it weren't for you, our Suzuki family would have been humiliated this time."

Her original plan was to capture Phantom Thief Kid, but after hearing Kitahara Natsuhiro's words, she gave up.

After all, Kaito Kid had disguised himself as the chairman of the Suzuki Zaibatsu. If he were caught, wouldn't everyone know that Suzuki Shiro was Kaito Kid in disguise? If that got out, the Suzuki family would definitely be ridiculed.

Especially the Ooka zaibatsu.

Therefore, she gave up on capturing Phantom Thief Kid and instead cooperated to bring the festival to a peaceful end.

After all, this is the 60th anniversary celebration, which cannot be compared to a mere Phantom Thief Kid.

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsuyu quickly stepped forward and helped Suzuki Tomoko up, smiling slightly: "I'm friends with Sonoko, and I'm also friends with Mrs. Tomoko. Since we're friends, I'll naturally help you if there's anything I can do for you."

"So Mrs. Tomoko, you don't need to stand on ceremony with me."

Hearing this, Suzuki Tomoko laughed and said, "Since we are friends, Mr. Kitahara, please come to our house when you have time. Shiro and I will thank you properly then."

"When do you have time?"

Time, time is something you can always squeeze out if you try.

“Hmm,” Kitahara Natsuyu paused, “I’m available anytime. After all, I’m a PE teacher, so I’m not that busy.”

"It depends on you guys."

Tomoko Suzuki nodded and said, "Then I'll go back and discuss it with Shiro, and let you know when we've decided on a time?"

"Okay, then I'll wait for your call, Madam."

"Of course, but since we're so familiar with each other, there's no need for formalities, just call me Sister Pengzi."

"Tomoko-sama!"

Kitahara Natsuhiro readily agreed!

(End of this chapter)