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Chapter 512 Yukiko: Ha, you've forgotten your mother now that you have a woman!
"Good morning, Mr. Amuro, Ms. Kitahara."

After breakfast, Conan, carrying his schoolbag, came down from the third floor ahead of Ran and greeted Kitahara Natsuhiro and Amuro Tooru warmly in the restaurant.

The moment Conan appeared, Kitahara Natsuhiro sensed something in his heart.

Because Conan's mind is just too complicated. Although you can't tell on the surface, he can see right through you.

But that's okay.

After all, the Japanese Public Security Bureau and the FBI are already at war. If Conan isn't involved, the Black Organization will probably be laughing their heads off.

Kitahara Natsuyu's goal was to maintain a balance between the two sides, a dogfight where one side becomes too powerful, otherwise it would be bad.

Therefore, he is now the referee, and cannot allow one side to become too strong. If one side becomes too strong, he must either weaken it or strengthen the other side.

Now, Kitahara Natsuyu has chosen to strengthen the red side.

The natural choice is Conan.

However, this may not be enough, because the two sides are at odds, even with Conan, and the relationship between the CIA and the FBI is even more complicated.

Even Rena Mizunashi couldn't resolve it.

Because the feud between the two sides has lasted for decades.

How could a mere branch manager possibly quell this?

Of course, Rena Mizunashi didn't harbor much hatred towards the FBI, and since her father had died for her, she couldn't let him down.

Therefore, as long as there is any hope of defeating the Black Organization, she will not hesitate to lend a hand.

This is one of the reasons why Rena Mizunashi cooperates with the FBI in the original work.

Another reason was that his younger brother, Eisuke Hondo, had been taken back to the United States by the FBI and joined the witness protection program.

As for why the CIA isn't allowed to provide protection?
In the United States, the CIA is the junior partner, while the FBI is the senior partner.

But once you leave the United States, things turn upside down.

The CIA overpowered the FBI.

Furthermore, because they suffered injustice within the United States, they retaliated tenfold abroad, causing the enmity between the two sides to grow increasingly intense and eventually spiral out of control.

Of course, within the United States, while the CIA can't do anything to the FBI, it can still annoy them.

After all, the CIA uses FBI credentials to conduct investigations, and if problems arise, they can pass the buck to the FBI.

The same applies outside.

But overall, neither side is a good person.

"Good morning, Conan," Amuro Tooru greeted with a smile, without putting down his work.

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Natsumi said, "Conan, there's still some time, so come and help us process these green peppers."

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No, pigeons, I have to go to school. You want me to deal with green peppers?
I'm a primary school student!
But then again, when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

Let's do it!
What's more, Kitahara Natsuyu also pays himself a salary, which, although not much, has made his wallet bulge.

Furthermore, the money he earned with Kitahara Natsuyu was the first money he ever earned. As for the money he earned for Uncle Mori, it didn't count as his own earnings at all, because it didn't reach his hands, but it would return to him as pocket money.

It's fair to say that this is the first time I've earned money through my own hard work.

He was very happy because it was the first time he had earned money, and he excitedly went to buy Xiaolan a gift.

Xiaolan was very happy to learn about this.

However, while Xiaolan was happy, another woman was not.

And this woman was none other than his mother, Yukiko.

Yes, that's right!
Yukiko is jealous, she's jealous of Ran!
After all, she raised Conan to adulthood, and yet she earns money but doesn't buy herself gifts, instead buying them for Ran.

It's one thing to buy it for Xiaolan, but why don't I have one for myself!

So, Yukiko directly asked Conan to buy her a gift as well, and even picked an expensive one.

Therefore, Conan had no choice but to continue working here.

Of course, even if he wanted to run away, he couldn't, because the restaurant was downstairs, and Uncle Mori would make him come over to help.

Most importantly, Xiaolan also works here, delivering food. How could I just stand by and do nothing?
So Conan became a child laborer, and his wages were extremely low!

And no one else seemed to care about the low wages.

After all, what do kids need so much money for?
It would be troublesome if it were taken by bad kids.

"understood."

Conan put his backpack on the stool and then went to help in the kitchen.

However, while helping out, the kid's mind didn't stop working. He would occasionally sidle up to Amuro Tooru, trying to get some information out of him.

They've really stopped acting altogether.

Unfortunately, Amuro Tooru is a special agent and won't fall for it at all; even his answers are just perfunctory responses to Conan.

Conan knew he was being brushed off, but he persisted nonetheless.

Because he is now in crisis.

After all, if he could never return to his original form, wouldn't Xiaolan have to wait for him for ten years?

Although he believed his relationship with Xiaolan was rock solid, he was always worried about the possibility of something going wrong.

If someone really steals Xiaolan away, wouldn't I be devastated?

Therefore, he decided to take the initiative.

However, it can't be considered proactive, since Amuro Tooru revealed too many flaws, which Conan seized upon.

Similarly, Conan also revealed many flaws. Not to mention his second brother, they are all the same kind of people.

Hearing the conversation between the two, Kitahara Natsuyu's face twisted slightly, and he turned his head away, trying to suppress a laugh.

He's a professional; he doesn't usually laugh unless he can't help it.

Fortunately, their conversation didn't last long.

Because there wasn't enough time.

"Conan."

At that moment, Ran called out and walked into the store, then greeted Kitahara Natsuyu and Amuro Tooru: "Kitahara-sensei, Amuro-san."

"Good morning, Xiaolan."

Kitahara Natsuhiro also greeted Amuro Tooru.

Meanwhile, Kitahara Natsuhiro wiped his hands on his apron, then took off his apron and hung it in the kitchen.

Now, he also has to go to work, and he also has to help Ai open the door and take care of some difficult cases for her in the infirmary.

However, not many people go to the infirmary early in the morning. Even if some do, they are probably just being lazy, though a small number may genuinely be feeling unwell.

But for Kitahara Natsuhiro, this little problem was easily solved; it was no problem at all!

"Sister Xiaolan."

"Oh, Conan, you're such a good boy, coming to help so early in the morning. What do you want to eat tonight? I can make it for you as a reward!" Ran said with a smile.

Hearing this, Conan grinned and said, "Hehe, actually I did something too, just helped out with some small things."

"I don't really want to eat anything, and I like anything that Sister Xiaolan makes, I'm fine with it!"

As long as it's not Aunt Eri Kisaki's cooking, I'm fine with it!

He added this sentence to himself.

He still vividly remembers the beef broth from ten years ago.

Horrible, really terrible.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Kitahara Natsumi, Ran, and Uncle Mori.
"They're really amazing!" Kitahara Natsumi thought to himself. "Conan's emotional intelligence has really improved."

If it were the Conan of the past, he wouldn't have said such a thing, and he wouldn't have been able to say it.

Because this guy is arrogant.

But things are different now. He is now a primary school student, and he can say things that he couldn't say before, and no one thinks there's anything wrong with it.

Children speak without thinking!

And Conan's words really made Ran very happy.

"Conan, you're so easy to take care of. If only Dad could be this easy to take care of me too." Ran sighed as she mentioned her father. "Never mind, let's not talk about Dad anymore."

"Teacher Kitahara, Conan, it's getting late, let's go to school."

"it is good."

Kitahara Natsuyu nodded and looked at Amuro Tooru: "Amuro, I'm leaving the shop in your care."

"give it to me!"

Afterwards, Kitahara Natsuhiro, Conan, and Ran headed towards Teitan Elementary School.

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Kitahara Natsuhiro, Conan, and Ran arrived at Teitan Elementary School.

"Conan, Kitahara-sensei, see you after school." Ran waved and walked towards Teitan High School.

Teitan High School is not far from Teitan Elementary School; it takes about ten minutes to walk there.

On the way there, Ran also encountered Sonoko and the others.

"Conan," Kitahara Natsuhiro called out after Ran disappeared from his sight.

"what?"

"How's the gift for your mother coming along?"

Upon hearing this, Conan's lips twitched slightly: "Not yet, I'm still saving money!"

My mom is really something, picking out such an expensive gift, making me save up for ages.

Although, after Yukiko divorced Yusaku Kudo, all the money was in Conan's name.

However, he does not intend to use the money.

I feel a greater sense of accomplishment because I earn my own money.

Most importantly, using Dad's money to buy Mom a gift—what kind of gift is that?

Even if my mom received it, she wouldn't be happy.

If it were the Conan of the past, he would never have thought that way; instead, he would have thought his mother was being dramatic.

But now, he has learned the ways of the world and knows when to say what and when not to say it.

As for not buying a gift for my mom, that was an accident, a real accident!
After all, he sees Xiaolan every day, so naturally he thinks about Xiaolan. As for his mother?

I've been so busy since starting the company, I haven't had a moment to spare.

However, he does have time to go on dates and have meals with Kitahara Natsuhiro, and he doesn't even bring him along!

Ha, she's forgotten her son now that she has a man.

What? My mom is going to come when I'm on a date with Xiaolan.

No, this is absolutely not possible!

See? People are all hypocritical!
"Oh dear," Kitahara Natsumi laughed, patting Conan's head. "Then you'd better work hard. If your mom changes to an even more expensive gift, you'll be even less able to afford it."

"..." Conan's lips twitched, a forced smile on his face: "My mom probably wouldn't do that, would she?"

“Yes, your mom won’t. She’ll like any gift you buy.” Kitahara Natsuyu paused, then smiled and said, “But I will.”

"If I whisper sweet nothings in your ear, the gift might become more expensive."

Of course, this was just to scare Conan and tease the kid.

During this time, Conan was quite well-behaved and didn't do anything out of line, which made him quite gratified.

But when investigating cases, he can still be very reckless.

"Please don't!" Conan said without any hesitation, bowing immediately.

Because he knew very well that this was indeed a possibility.

After all, if a woman can whisper sweet nothings in a man's ear, a man can do the same.

Well done, Kitahara Natsuhiro can actually blow it.

After all, the money Yukiko used to start her company was given by Kitahara Natsuhiro, and she had already achieved some success.

“Very good, very good.” Kitahara Natsuyu stood up and walked inside: “We’re about to attend the Domoto Academy concert. Don’t forget to inform Hattori Heiji and the others then.”

"This is what Sonoko told me to say, so I'm leaving this matter to you."

The long-awaited Domoto concert is finally about to begin.

As for the music and craftsman who had followed Akiba Reiko, they were not arrested and continued to serve as the director and tuner at Domoto Academy.

The reason he wasn't caught was entirely because that old bastard didn't lift a finger.

If they made a move, they would definitely be caught.

However, he is also a well-known figure in the music industry, so the Metropolitan Police Department will face a lot of pressure after his arrest.

Of course, if there is evidence, then there's nothing more to say.

However, neither Pu nor Takumi continued to follow Akiba Reiko.

They must have realized something.

But Pu and Jiang did not give up, and continued to work hard in other areas.

For example, buying plastic bombs and then installing them in the Domoto Concert Hall.

In the original story, the Domoto Concert Hall was bombed down to just one pillar, yet it still stood firm, which was nothing short of a miracle.

I have no idea how the Suzuki conglomerate was built.

However, this time, the Domoto Concert Hall will not become like that, because he is here.

After all, Kitahara Natsuhiro wouldn't let his woman be in danger.

So those bombs definitely need to be defused, and the person chosen to defuse them has already been selected.

It's Conan and Heiji Hattori, or if that doesn't work, you can add Kaito Kuroba as well.

Anyway, these three pictures are extremely similar, they're practically made from the same mold.

Let these three brothers disarm the bomb; that will ensure everything goes smoothly.

And they won't have any complaints, because that's what they do.

"Okay, I'll leave this to you. I'll go and inform Hattori-nii and Kazuha-neechan after school."

That was close! I almost let it slip.

Conan couldn't help but wipe his sweat.

When Heiji Hattori sees Conan, he calls him Kudo, and when Conan sees Heiji Hattori, he calls him Hattori.

Both of these guys are prone to letting slip things.

"That's good."

Kitahara Natsuhiro pretended not to hear and walked toward the classroom, with Conan hurriedly following behind.

Soon after, the school bell rang.

Kitahara Natsuhiro also appeared in the infirmary at this time.

(End of this chapter)