Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 319 Makoto Kyogoku

Tokyo.

The streetlights were on all night, and there wasn't a soul to be seen on the streets.

Occasionally, a drunkard would pass by, and upon hearing the strange laughter coming from all around, he would quicken his pace and leave.

Following the sound, they arrived at a brightly lit villa.

"Haha, it's such a shame you weren't here, Tequila! Next time I'll definitely have my brother bring you along too."

The villa room was filled with vodka's arrogant laughter. Xia Chuan looked at the beer in his glass, the surface of the beer rippling from the glass to the center. As expected of vodka, it had the talent to practice the Lion's Roar.

Seriously, what if the neighbors call the police while I'm being so loud?

Vodka didn't notice his expression and continued recounting his "heroic deeds" at the Miho Hotel that day.

"Princess Thorn is no match for me and my brother. I just threw a bottle of vodka at her, and she was completely disoriented, unable to see where she was going. Her fighting power plummeted. If we just have a little more time, we can definitely kill them both!"

"But didn't Sherry still run away in the end?"

Xia Chuan didn't expose him, listening casually. He thought to himself that Vodka was really good at exaggerating; if he hadn't seen it clearly on the surveillance footage, he would have actually believed it.

Speaking of which, should we send the videotape to Vodka? I wonder if it will make him too ashamed to show his face.

It is said that all the codenamed members of the Japanese branch were lured away under the pretext of drinking to recount their heroic deeds.

So thick-skinned.

"It's that sniper again! If he hadn't inexplicably appeared on the rooftop of the office building across the street, both Princess Thorn and Sherry would be dead!"

"By the way, has the organization found out the sniper's identity?"

Xia Chuan takes this quite seriously.

As the sniper mentioned by Vodka, he was quite concerned about whether Gin had investigated him afterward or obtained any clues.

Although not even the spent cartridges were left, it was still Gin after all.

In such a rush, I didn't even have time to put on a mask, and I don't know if Gin saw my face.

Vodka waved his hand and said, "The snow was too heavy that day, and there was a road in between, so we couldn't see the guy's identity at all. Later, my brother's car was blown up, so the matter was delayed."

"Actually, I suspected it was Shuichi Akai, but Vermouth said that after his encounter with the Public Security Bureau, he was urgently recalled by the FBI and shouldn't be in Japan for a while."

"Oh?"

With a scapegoat appearing, Xia Chuan naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

I think it's very likely!

Xia Chuan gave Vodka a look that said, "You're right," and then said, "There probably aren't many people who can accurately hit a bottle in a snowstorm, right? Perhaps the news that Shuichi Akai has returned to the United States is just a false rumor he deliberately spread to shift himself from the open to the covert. We have to be wary of that."

"What you said does make sense."

Vodka has finished reading one of the detective books in the past few days, and his IQ has obviously improved. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.

"However, Miyano Akemi used to be Rye's girlfriend. When he left the organization, he not only didn't take Miyano Akemi with him, but also stole a lot of the organization's secrets through her, which led to Miyano Akemi being punished by the eldest brother."

Shirley knew about this; how could she possibly cooperate with her enemy? Given her personality, she shouldn't.

Natsukawa originally intended to guide Vodka to point the finger at Shuichi Akai, but unexpectedly, it felt like a long time had passed since they last met, and Vodka's intelligence seemed to have changed.

"I think she might have joined some mysterious organization. The Thorn Princess has appeared in our missions time and time again. There must be something fishy going on. Maybe Sherry has already hooked up with a powerful patron."

Xia Chuan rubbed his nose sheepishly.

"It's not thick, is it?"

"What did you say?" Vodka glanced at the tequila with its head down in confusion, rubbed his eyes and said, "Keep drinking. We'll find a Porsche 356a for my brother after we wake up tomorrow."

Xia Chuan's face darkened at the thought of this.

This was clearly Vodka's own job, but they still dragged him into it.

The crucial point is that Gin actually agreed!
It's unbelievable. I blew up the car myself, and in the end, I still have to find a replacement.

I should have known better than to do such a terrible thing, and now Gin has made Yoel hate him.

"But you don't need to worry too much. I've already investigated everyone in Japan who owns a Porsche 356a, so we don't need to go too far tomorrow."

"where?"

"Izu!"

Vodka smiled confidently: "If I remember correctly, the Kyogoku family on the Izu coast has one. Although it has been sitting in the garage for decades, it should be fine to come back and do some minor repairs."

"What did you say?"

Xia Chuan thought he had misheard and asked again.

Izu Beach and the Kyogoku family? That's none other than Makoto Kyogoku!
"Any questions?"

Xia Chuan's expression was somewhat strange, wondering what means Vodka planned to use to obtain the car. If he intended to use money, that might work, but if he used force...
That would be a bit risky.

Let's hope that Xianglin's wife doesn't get beaten up too.

He remembered that this part wasn't in the original storyline, which meant that because he blew up Gin's car, the plot had changed again!

Fortunately, it's not a big problem. With him around, he should be able to keep Vodka alive.

Xia Chuan looked at Vodka with pity, hoping he wouldn't be ungrateful and resort to force.

"So, will we steal it or buy it?" Xia Chuan asked the key question.

“Of course we’ll buy it.” Vodka said sternly, “This is, after all, my brother’s private matter. If we steal it, it will cause a lot of trouble if something goes wrong. It’s better to just pay the money honestly.”

Vodka slapped Xia Chuan hard on the shoulder, saying with exasperation, "Don't always think about fighting and killing. Sometimes, if you can solve things with money, don't cause trouble."

Actually, he originally planned to steal it.

However, after the eldest brother fully took over Pisco's car company, he extracted a considerable amount of money from the other party's slush fund, amounting to billions of dollars. Gin secretly pocketed all of this to prevent a recurrence of insufficient funds.

Given his wealth, Gin wouldn't want to cause trouble unnecessarily.

"I heard that the Kyogoku family is planning to reopen a guesthouse and they are short of money right now. They've had that Porsche for so many years, so if we can offer them a price that satisfies them, we can definitely buy it easily."

"Looks like Big Brother got a lot of money from this raid," Xia Chuan remarked, then whispered, "Could you tell me exactly how much?"

"Fifty-five! Not counting the car company, his entire personal assets were sold off, amounting to a full fifty-five billion. This guy was so rich, yet he still complained about being poor to his older brother. He deserved to die."

"It's a pity I wasn't back in Tokyo a few days ago, otherwise I would definitely be more reliable than Amuro Tooru, and that Thorn Princess would definitely not have escaped either."

Vodka shushed him: "Don't mention Princess Thorn at the base. Gin goes crazy whenever he hears that name. Don't get yourself into trouble!"

"what's the topic?"

Amuro Tooru appeared out of nowhere, still wearing the uniform of the Beika Hotel, with the lobby manager's nameplate standing out prominently.

"Bourbon, you have time to come to the base? Aren't you afraid you'll miss work tomorrow?"

Vodka loathed this kind of involutionary leader, who had almost forced him to become a secretary for his blackmail target, so he harbored a lot of resentment and naturally spoke rudely to him.

"No problem, I drive fast, it won't take more than 20 minutes to get back to downtown Tokyo."

Amuro Tooru answered while glancing at the agave.

This guy supposedly went away for a while because of Rum, and he's only just come back now.

But why doesn't he believe it?

If the other party is also a spy for some other organization, were they involved in the Mika Hotel incident?
For example, that unidentified sniper!

After all, he was the one who sent Miyano Akemi to the police station, so it's hard to say that Sherry was able to escape because of him.

"Tequila, wanna chat for a bit?"

"Can't we just say it here?" Vodka was a little annoyed, thinking to himself, "I'm the second-in-command of the Japanese branch (self-proclaimed), why should I have to talk to him in private?" He had reason to suspect that Amuro Tooru was up to something.

"Tell me any money-making opportunities directly; I'm most familiar with extortion and kidnapping."

He thought Amuro Tooru had discovered another target that could threaten his money and wanted to get involved.

He had previously paid out of his own pocket to buy his older brother a Porsche, but now he was penniless and desperately needed to extort money to stay alive.

Don't be fooled by his ability to drink good wine every day; this kind of life won't last long. Working under his older brother, he doesn't dare to embezzle public funds, which is why he thought he could bring Bourbon along when he ate meat.

Amuro Tooru thought Vodka was going to say something, but after listening, he just rolled his eyes: "Please, when have I ever encountered someone I could blackmail and not given them the information? Because of Pisco and Shigehiko Tomoguchi's deaths, the Metropolitan Police Department is going crazy, and I heard that the Public Security Bureau has also stepped up its investigation in Tokyo."

“And another thing!” Amuro Tooru pointed to the doorway: “I can hear your laughter from across the street. If you keep this up, the neighbors will report you, and the police won’t be happy.”

Because of the vodka's interference, Amuro Tooru couldn't say anything more and quickly left.

Vodka's interest was greatly diminished by the last sentence.

Watching Amuro Tooru's departing figure, Natsukawa stroked his chin, trying to guess his purpose.

If Amuro Tooru wants to whisper something to me, it's probably about Akemi Miyano or Sherry, or more recently, about the Beika Hotel.

Actually, he didn't have much to say. If the other party really asked him, he would just pretend to be stupid. It's good that he's been messed up by vodka.

The Izu Sea is a location that appears frequently in Detective Conan, at least in the early episodes.

Before coming, Natsukawa had some doubts, wondering if he might run into Sonoko Suzuki this time.

Judging by the timeline, it's about time; she should be meeting her Mr. Right soon.

Makoto Kyogoku is the strongest fighter in the Conan world.

"This is it, the Wawu Inn." Vodka tugged at his tie; wearing a suit in the sweltering summer heat almost killed him.

Xia Chuan was dressed the same way. If it weren't for the prosthetics he had added during his disguise that would make shorts too revealing, he would definitely have worn a tank top and beach shorts.

The weather is hard to describe.

Speaking of which, if the Kyogoku family were to date the young lady, they might rise to prominence. Would that mean the Kyogoku family might suddenly decide they don't want to sell cars anymore?

I heard that the Kyogoku family used to be wealthy in Japan, but by the time it came to Makoto Kyogoku's father, the family had fallen on hard times, and the only thing that showed their status was that dusty Porsche 356a.

"Gentlemen, would you like to stay at the hotel?"

A clear and steady male voice sounded from behind. Xia Chuan turned around and saw the top of the combat power returning from outside.

Makoto Kyogoku is a little over 1.8 meters tall, a bit shorter than Tequila, but Vodka has to look up to see him. He probably weighs around 150 or 160 pounds. He has dark skin, wears a beach suit, and looks quite refined with his glasses.

But the exposed skin and the powerful curves of his muscles were enough to show that he was no ordinary person.

His deep blue eyes shone brightly, and his short black hair paired with his resolute gaze gave people a sense of security.

If he took off his glasses, his aura would probably increase even more.

Kyogoku Makoto curiously examined the two people in front of him.

Wearing a heat-absorbing black suit on a hot day, it's hard to tell if he's not hot, since his face is covered in sweat. But he's not wearing any normal clothes either. It's hard to judge him. He doesn't look like a good person at all.

Judging from their appearance, the shorter one has a face full of fat; the taller one has a sinister look in his eyes and is expressionless.

It gives people a sense of wanting to stay away.

However, out of politeness, he didn't kick them out. What if they were hotel guests? If he kicked them out, he would get scolded by his father!
“If you are staying at the hotel, please follow me. If you are just passing by, please do not stand at the door.”

Makoto Kyogoku was already unhappy because the girl he liked was successfully approached by another man on the beach. In addition, the two men in black in front of him didn't look like good people, so he spoke rather rudely.

“You’re staying at the right hotel. I made a reservation in advance.” Vodka took off his sunglasses and revealed what he thought was a friendly smile: “My name is Saburo Uozuka, and this is my brother.”

Xia Chuan interrupted, "I'm Kimura Masaru. We're here today to talk to the owner about something else besides checking into the hotel."

Are you looking for my dad?

Kyogoku Makoto glanced at him suspiciously for a few moments, then nodded and led the way.

After confirming that the two people were indeed on the hostel's list, Makoto Kyogoku felt a little relieved. "Please rest in your room for a while. Father will be back tonight."

Upon entering the room and closing the door, Vodka suddenly became excited and asked with great interest, "What did you think of that waiter?"

Vodka's tone was extremely sly, as if he wanted everyone to know he was a bad guy.

"what?"

Xia Chuan didn't react for a moment.

"Didn't you see?"

"What did you see? Do you suspect he's an FBI spy?"

"I noticed that his walking posture was very special, clearly indicating that he was a trained practitioner. I don't know if it was karate or taekwondo, and his arm muscles were also very strong. I made a point of shaking hands with him and found that he had a lot of strength in his hands."

His overall muscle coordination is also excellent; he's a promising assassin!

Vodka's eyes lit up as if he had spotted a treasure: "If we could recruit him into the organization, he might become another powerful asset for us!"

"Think about it, right now, with just the two of us as our capable lieutenants, our leader is already managing the organization so well. If we had one more, the organization's influence might even expand. Then, each of us could manage one of Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu, while our leader stays on the main island. Wouldn't that be perfect!"

Vodka seemed to already picture himself as a local leader, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips as he took a swig of vodka.

It has to be said that Vodka has a good eye for talent, but isn't it a bit too arrogant to directly pursue Sonoko's true love?

"What benefits can you offer him if he joins our organization? Anyone with a brain wouldn't easily believe the scenario you just described. He also has a huge inn to inherit, and he plans to open branches after the transaction is completed."

There was still something in Xia Chuan's mind that he didn't say aloud.

Kyogoku is truly iron-willed and would never consider joining the organization.

Once Vodka opens his mouth, there's no turning back. He either joins or gets hunted down by the brewery. But with Makoto Kyogoku's strength, can the brewery really kill him?
The answer is definitely no.

Aoyama added this power ceiling, which will definitely be useful in the final battle. Maybe in the finale, Sonoko will be kidnapped, and Kyogoku Makoto, who has returned from studying abroad, will actually have joined the FBI and kill everyone for his girlfriend, making Gin run for his life.

Such a scene is not impossible.

Having his idea rejected by both of his teammates, Vodka was clearly a little embarrassed and said with a sneer, "If the soft approach doesn't work, we can try the hard approach. It's not like there aren't members in the organization who joined because their families were threatened."

Xia Chuan raised an eyebrow, deciding not to continue trying to persuade him. He'd let Vodka play by himself, and then he'd squat down and collect the body.

If it really works out, then things will get interesting.
The room's soundproofing was mediocre, and the sudden sound of police sirens outside caught Xia Chuan's attention.

"It seems like something has happened over there."

Xia Chuan opened the window and saw a large crowd gathered on the roadside not far from the hostel, along with a police car.

Immediately afterwards, the coral head from Shizuoka Prefecture also came into view.

Upon seeing this scene, Natsukawa was completely certain that this case was the one involving Sonoko and Makoto Kyogoku's meeting.

He said that although Makoto Kyogoku is very strong, he should actually be a very polite person. The reason why he was not very nice just now is probably because he saw Sonoko being hit on by other men and he was angry.

Not long after, a body covered with a white sheet was carried out by forensic personnel, and Yokomizo Sango stood aside asking passersby about the situation.

Vodka, having finished packing the good liquor from his suitcase with a clattering sound, also came over.

“When I was investigating the Kyogoku family, I happened to notice that there was a murder in this area last year, and the killer’s target was a young woman with brown hair.”

"At the same location, I don't know if it's a repeat of last year's case."

Natsukawa did not answer, knowing that the murderer should be next to Sonoko right now.

Soon, Sonoko, Ran, and Conan came into Natsukawa's view.

The three were dressed casually, having just returned from the beach, carrying swimsuits and luggage, with a fairly good-looking young man standing beside them.

It seems this person started targeting women with brown hair because he was dumped by his girlfriend.

(End of this chapter)