Daily Spy Life in the Detective Conan World

Chapter 513 I Believe You, Shinichi Kudo
The sky was shrouded in clouds, and the snow fell in layers, covering the buildings as far as the eye could see.

After much investigation, Xia Chuan finally found a suitable location.

Of course, he did not report the news immediately.

This is because of the sudden heavy snowfall.

Yesterday was September, and Tokyo in September can only be described as having a bleak autumn wind and a slight chill.

As a result, not only did heavy snow fall overnight, but it also marked the arrival of November.

Natsukawa was already used to the time shifts in the Detective Conan world, but since the timeline had become chaotic, a plot was bound to unfold.

To be on the safe side, Xia Chuan decided to observe the situation.

Moreover, Conan specifically called him last night, and plans to talk to him today.

No need to guess, it must be because Yuri Amuro interrupted their last chat, and this time they're trying to rekindle their old flame.

Downstairs, Conan, looking serious, changed his shoes in the entryway and went straight upstairs without acknowledging Anya who greeted him.

Today, I must make things clear with Xia Chuan.

"hey-hey."

Anya wasn't bothered by Conan's rudeness. With her small backpack on her back and crescent-shaped eyes, she walked out the door.

As he climbed the stairs to the third floor and opened the balcony door, Conan was immediately enveloped in a blanket of snow.

"Conan, what brings you here today?"

Xia Chuan smiled slightly and took off his sunglasses.

Everything is white; wearing glasses is good for protecting your eyes—those who know, know that.

Conan remained silent and walked straight up to Natsukawa.

Despite the biting wind and snow, Conan stood tall and fearless before Natsukawa.

"Look at this."

Two sheets of white A4 paper rustled in the wind. Conan's gaze was fixed on Natsukawa, seemingly anticipating the expression he wanted to see on Natsukawa's face after he saw what was on the paper.

Surprise, curiosity, and a desire to explore are all acceptable.

Xia Chuan was slightly taken aback before accepting the report.

The report paper was still warm, indicating it had been printed recently. Both reports were labeled "DNA Test Report" at the top.

One is Shinichi Kudo's hair examination report, and the other is Conan Edogawa's dandruff test report.

Xia Chuan quickly read through the two reports carefully, compared them side by side for a while, and then looked at Conan, "What? Are you trying to tell me that your father is actually Shinichi Kudo?"

Amidst the wind and snow, the sound of shattering glass seemed to echo. Conan's carefully constructed composure nearly crumbled, but he managed to restrain himself and explain:
"How could that be? I asked you to check the consistency of the report data. Even if they are father and son, they can't be exactly the same, can they?"

"I've already said it before! Conan Edogawa's true identity is Shinichi Kudo, and these two reports are the best evidence!"

Conan, with a serious expression, continued when he saw that Natsukawa remained unmoved: "You must have noticed by now that I'm different from ordinary children. It was only after I came to Uncle Kogoro's house that Uncle Kogoro became famous and gained the nickname 'The Sleeping Detective'."

"I see now. Could it be that you're the one pulling the strings behind these cases?"
But this is completely unreasonable!
Although both reports state that you are the same person, the age difference is undeniable; it is indeed stated that one report indicates cellular activity during childhood, while the other indicates activity during adolescence.

"And another thing," Xia Chuan pointed to the name of the inspector on the document, "how did you convince Professor Agasa to work with you on this fake document to fool me?"

"Uncle Natsukawa, stop pretending. You actually found out a long time ago, right? I was wondering why I suddenly fainted when I was at Tsujimura's house, even though I had grown bigger. When I woke up, I was lying on a strange bed."

If I remember correctly, that was around the time you arrived at the Tsujimura residence.

Conan stepped forward and stood in front of Natsukawa. Their eyes met, and he said, word by word, "You discovered my identity a long time ago, but you never revealed it to anyone. However, the trust you showed me on many occasions was not the kind of trust you would show to a child."

I'm curious about your motives, Xia Chuan-ge, but after spending so much time with you, I haven't sensed any malice from you, so I believe you're a good person.

After handing out the "good guy" cards, Conan felt a little better, and finally had a chance to say many things that had been bottled up inside.

Especially Xia Chuan, there were some things he had wanted to say to the other party for a long time. Last time didn't count, this time he absolutely had to say it.

"No way." Xia Chuan chuckled inwardly, but still feigned speechlessness, spreading his hands and saying, "I treat Ai the same way. It's normal for some kids to be precocious. I was just as smart when I was a kid."

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Natsukawa's statement was utterly absurd, ignoring evidence and relying solely on subjective reasoning. Conan, disregarding everything else, plopped down opposite Natsukawa and declared nonchalantly, "Anyway, I am Shinichi Kudo. The facts are right in front of me. Whether you believe it or not, you have to believe it. Even if you don't believe it, I will assume you do."

He could have had his father call to verify his identity, but there was no need. He had already made himself clear enough. If Xia Chuan still refused to believe him, then all he could say was, you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep.

"Alright, I believe you, Shinichi Kudo."

Xia Chuan slapped his thigh, as if he had remembered something, and stood up, circling Conan several times. Conan felt uneasy watching him, and then said, "I've always felt there was something wrong with you. How could someone so young be so precocious?" Xia Chuan paused here, and Conan felt that Xia Chuan probably wanted to express that he was precocious, but didn't know what words to use to describe it.

"How could someone so young get a nosebleed after peeping at Xiaolan taking a bath?"

"(O_o)??" Conan almost choked on his words, then retorted, "Nonsense, I never peeked at Ran while she was taking a bath!"

"But Anya clearly said you did, and when you were bathing with Ran, you kept staring at each other. Anya would never lie, and at your age, let alone being a little sly."

Xia Chuan glanced at Conan's crotch, his meaning clear: a kid this age is simply not up to the task.

"So, that's why you believe I went from being seventeen to a five or six-year-old?"

Conan felt that his worldview had been challenged.

This line of thinking is quite unique. Instead of trying so hard to express one's feelings, it would be more convincing to just say that one is... well, you know.

Did you make a mistake!
Natsukawa gave him a look that said, "I already believed you, why are you still like this?" Conan felt even worse after seeing this. He had prepared so much and conducted so many investigations, all to win over Natsukawa.

We've secured the deal, but the other side isn't buying the evidence we provided.

For a detective, the most frustrating thing is when evidence is not accepted.

"Since you've already said you're Shinichi Kudo, then I won't hold back."

Conan: "What do you mean?"

The detective was completely bewildered, not understanding what Xia Chuan meant by those words, but judging from his expression and subsequent actions, it didn't seem like a good thing.

Xia Chuan tilted his neck forcefully, his knuckles cracking as he clasped his hands together, and the smile on his face slowly faded.

"Uncle Xia Chuan, Brother Xia Chuan, what are you planning to do? I'm still just a child. Even if I'm a high school student, I'm only seventeen years old, not yet eighteen!"

"You know you're only seventeen. What did you mean by cornering Ai in the toilet that time? Did you want an old cow to eat young grass?"
Also, why did you chase those thugs when you were in the suburbs of Nishitama? Didn't you know that because of your recklessness, Joel was targeted by those bad guys?

Conan was about to refute the previous statement, but Ai Haibara had reminded him not to reveal her identity, so he could only shut up in frustration.

But what does the following sentence mean?
Is Joel being targeted by the brewery? How come he doesn't know?
Conan seemed to have just been injected with adrenaline, and suddenly became energetic. Just as he was about to speak, he was met with a slap from Natsukawa.

The crackling sounds were mixed with muffled groans. Conan's eyes were filled with tears, but he still forced himself to remain silent.

Anya is downstairs, she absolutely cannot be allowed to hear us!

However, he didn't notice that on a distant rooftop, a pair of binoculars were blinking, and Anya was lying on a picnic blanket like a war correspondent.

There was a camera set up next to me, but unfortunately it was too far away, and the camera wasn't a super telephoto camera, so the photos were a bit blurry.

However, Anya was already quite satisfied with having a telescope.

"It's a pity. If it weren't blurry, Ayumi and the others could have seen Conan's embarrassing moment on their way to skiing tomorrow."

Conan, who was being brutally beaten, suddenly sneezed. Xia Chuan looked up at the drifting catkins, then looked down at Conan's bright red buttocks, where snowflakes occasionally landed and melted.

"Okay, that's enough for now. Tell me how you turned into a child, and who else knows about you turning into a child? This is very important."

Xia Chuan loosened his tie, like a corporate executive, his eyes devoid of emotion, only wanting to understand the cause and effect.

It shouldn't be like this.

In Conan's plan, after his identity is exposed, Natsukawa should pity him, then his sense of justice will erupt, and he should kneel down and shout: "My lord, with me here, you will surely be safe and sound."

However, Conan had clearly read too many Warring States period stories. Instead of doing so, Natsukawa raised his hand and beat him so badly that he was unable to take care of himself.

His buttocks had only healed for a few days when they turned red again. Having learned from his previous experience, Conan could already tell that he would probably have to stand when he took the bus to ski tomorrow.

Moreover, even when skiing, you should try your best to avoid slipping, otherwise you'll regret it later.

"Here's the thing."

"During a date with Xiaolan at an amusement park, I accidentally discovered a suspicious transaction at the distillery. (omitting an opening sequence) Then, when I woke up, my body had shrunk and I had become the appearance of an elementary school student."

That's how it is.

After saying that, Conan's face showed his signature dead fish-eye expression.

Despite telling such a bizarre story, Xia Chuan yawned three times and drank a cup of coffee during his narration.

Could it be that his description wasn't passionate enough, and Xia Chuan couldn't feel the tension and danger?
of course not.

Having watched Detective Conan for so many years, Natsukawa has watched this opening sequence dozens of times. He just fast-forwards through the later parts. The reason Conan still has to speak is mainly to complete the act.

(End of this chapter)