I'm in Conan, I'm not a gangster

Chapter 453 Elena Miyano is still alive (2nd update)
"Tell me, what kind of cooperation?" Shiraishi E asked.

Kenzo Masuyama organized his thoughts and said, "I received information that the organization plans to have Gin and his team prepare to take action against Yasuhiro Tsuchimon to prevent him from running for the House of Representatives election."

Shiraishi Ei was somewhat surprised when she heard this.

Unexpectedly, Kenzo Masuyama knew about this. He asked curiously, "Yasuhiro Tsuchimon? That officer from the Self-Defense Forces? What's your relationship with him?"

“His father is the former Director-General of the Defense Agency,” Kenzo Masuyama said unhurriedly. “He is my friend, so I told him this information.”

"He wanted me to protect his son's safety."

"Huh? You're not kidding me?" Shiraishi E said, quite surprised. "You're asking me about something like this?"

Kenzo Masuyama shook his head helplessly and said, "If anyone else makes a move, the organization will suspect them and launch an investigation... but not you."

"That makes sense!" Shiraishi E nodded in agreement, then asked, "What about the reward?"

Kenzo Masuyama breathed a sigh of relief after the other party agreed, saying, "I know of a golden castle. It's made of genuine pure gold."

"What would I need that for?" Shiraishi E interrupted impatiently. "I can't move it, and I can't sell it."

"I want cash. 10 billion yen, not a penny less!"

Masuyama Kenzo said with some difficulty, "The Tsuchimichi family can't come up with that much money right now."

"Bullshit!" Shiraishi E retorted without any politeness. "High-ranking officials in the Defense Agency don't have money? Did all those arms kickbacks go to the dogs?"

Seeing that the other party had been so straightforward, Masuyama Kenzo knew he couldn't fool them anymore, so he said, "Then I'll make a phone call to discuss it."

"Give me the number, I'll talk to him myself." Shiraishi E refused without any politeness.

He admitted that he was full of martial virtue, but when it came to cunning, he was probably no match for that old fox.

If an assassin isn't cunning enough, how could he live to be over seventy?
“Okay.” Masuyama Kenzo didn’t say much and simply gave the other party his phone number.

After getting the phone number, Shiraishi E left the basement, intending to talk to Tsuchimon Koki's father in person.

After leaving the basement, he said to Mingmei, who was standing next to him, "Alright, it's your turn."

"Okay...okay. I'll get myself into the zone." Akemi took a deep breath to get into the zone.

In the basement.

After watching the bandit Azu leave, Masuyama Kenzo let out a long sigh.

This guy is being overly cautious; he won't even let him make a phone call.

It seems we can only wait for the next opportunity to call for help.

But... even if you send out a distress signal, do other people have the ability to rescue you?
Thinking of this, Kenzo Masuyama's heart sank to the bottom.

A few minutes later, the basement door was pushed open again.

When Masuyama Kenzo looked up, he discovered that the person who had come was none other than Akemi!
Akemi walked in cautiously, her footsteps echoing clearly in the empty basement.

"Mr. Masuyama, are you alright?" Akemi knelt down, carefully examining the marks on his wrists, her voice filled with obvious apology: "Are you injured anywhere?"

Kenzo Masuyama shook his head and forced a smile: "I'm fine. This is nothing to me."

Akemi bit her lower lip, her fingers twisting nervously together. "I'm so sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way."

“This is none of your business. I asked you to pass on this message,” Masuyama Kenzo said softly, his gaze sweeping over Akemi’s slightly haggard face.

He noticed the faint dark circles under her eyes, indicating that she hadn't had an easy time lately.

Akemi lowered her head, her voice growing softer and softer: "I'm sorry, Mr. Masuyama, I can't be of much help... but if you'd like some water, I can still get it for you." Masuyama Kenzo sighed inwardly. He could see that Akemi had absolutely no say in the matter with that ruthless bandit, like a caged canary.

"If you may," he said, trying to lighten the mood, "could you pour me a glass of wine? And a cigarette would be nice too, to calm my nerves."

"Mm." Mingmei nodded repeatedly, seemingly pleased with herself for being helpful. She quickly stood up: "I'll go get it right away!"

A short while later, she returned carrying a tray with a bottle of Bordeaux red wine, a crystal glass, a pack of Seven Stars cigarettes, and a lighter.

She carefully poured him half a glass of wine, and considerately lit a cigarette before handing it to him.

"Thank you." Kenzo Masuyama took a sip, the rich liquor sliding down his throat, slightly easing his tense nerves.

Akemi stood to the side, her hands clasped in front of her: "You're welcome. That's all I could do."

Just as Kenzo Masuyama was about to say something, he suddenly heard heavy footsteps coming from the basement doorway.

Mingmei's face turned deathly pale instantly, and she almost dropped the tray in her hands.

boom!
The basement door was kicked open.

Shiraishi E walked steadily down the stairs.

His gaze lingered for a moment on the wine glass and cigarette in Masuyama Kenzo's hand, a cruel smile curving his lips: "Having a good time, huh?"

He approached slowly, his laughter carrying a strong sense of unease: "Drink more, smoke more, anyway... after you've drunk and smoked, it'll be time to hit the road."

Upon hearing this, Kenzo Masuyama's hand trembled, and he almost dropped his wine glass.

This ruthless bandit wanted to kill me!

"Mr. Shiraishi!" Akemi suddenly rushed forward, grabbing Shiraishi E's sleeve, trembling. "Please, please let Mr. Masuyama go. He—"

"Get out of here!" Shiraishi E slapped him across the face, the crisp sound echoing in the basement.

Mingmei staggered and fell to the ground, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth, but she dared not make a sound. She just lowered her head and curled up in the corner, trembling.

After witnessing this scene, Kenzo Masuyama realized that Akemi had absolutely no say in the matter with that ruthless bandit.

Seeing that Akemi was really no help, he stopped expecting anything from her.

He knew he could only rely on himself now.

"Wait!" Kenzo Masuyama hurriedly said, "I have one more piece of information... information that's enough to save my life!"

"What intelligence?" Shiraishi E raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

Kenzo Masuyama glanced at Akemi, who was huddled in the corner, and said gently, "Akemi, could you please leave for a moment? Knowing too much won't do you any good."

Akemi timidly looked up, and seeing that Shiraishi E did not object, she covered her reddened cheeks and quickly left the basement.

The moment the underground door closed, Kenzo Masuyama took a deep breath and slowly uttered the crucial information:

"Actually, Elena Miyano did not die."

The air in the basement seemed to freeze at that moment. For the first time, surprise appeared on Shiraishi E's face.

"What did you say?" he asked, doubting he had misheard. "Say it again."

Seeing the bandit's reaction, Masuyama Kenzo knew he was going to survive.

He repeated, emphasizing each word: "Elena Miyano is still alive. And I know where she is!"

(End of this chapter)