Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

Chapter 67 The Metropolitan Police Department is Too Dark

Kidd was tied up like a dumpling.

He wanted to scream, but the rag in his mouth tasted awful enough.

In the villa's courtyard, Kidd saw people dressed in construction company uniforms delivering cement.

I wonder what Zheng Yi is planning to build in the garden that would require so much space.

He also explained to Zheng Yi that this was quick-setting cement, which could solidify in a short time.

He didn't even glance at the innocent phantom thief who had been kidnapped.

Kidd hadn't expected Zheng Yi to be so cruel and fearless.

They don't even change locations when they commit murder; they do it right in their own homes.

Moreover, they let a little girl and an older girl watch, without any fear of leaving them with psychological trauma.

Curaçao placed Kidd inside the cement-filled iron frame.

Tie his hands and feet to the frame.

This made Kidd realize that the cement was for making him new clothes.

"Woooooo~"

Kidd shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes.

No, he doesn't want to die.

Hongye glanced at Kidd, who was struggling in his death throes.

What are you afraid of?

Zheng Yi is a law-abiding good person, how could he possibly drown you?

At least, they won't openly and honestly drown you.

Ai was trembling.

If her identity is exposed, will she also be thrown into the sea by Zheng Yi?

It seems that her older sister was drowned by Zheng Yi.

"Kaito Kuroba, Class 2-B, Ekoda High School." Momiji held up the information she had just gathered about Kaito.

"There is a childhood friend named Nakamori Aoko."

Hongye sighed.

I am deeply aware of the darkness and corruption within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Kid's childhood friend's father is actually the person in charge of capturing Kid. No wonder they failed to catch Kid so many times.

It turns out he was Kidd's protector.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Investigation Division is Shoichi's protector, while the Second Investigation Division is Kaito Kid's protector.

The safety situation in Tokyo is truly worrying.

It's unimaginable how miserable life must be for the citizens of Tokyo.

Zheng Yi stepped forward and removed the object from Kid's mouth.

"Don't be afraid."

Kidd glanced at the cement that had already reached above his feet; it was hard not to be afraid.

"This was just a little joke I was playing on you. Actually, I really admire your talent and want you to work for me," Zheng Yi said.

Kidd's lips twitched.

Is this how you appreciate talent?

Kidd asked, "What do you want me to do for you?"

Now that I'm under someone else's roof, I have no choice but to bow my head. Besides, now that my identity is exposed, it would be easy for this guy to manipulate me.

But Kidd didn't know what about himself could interest Shoichi.

It couldn't have been stealing jewels, could it?

Does he also have a penchant for stealing? Or do we share the same interests?

“Of course, it’s to become my superstar,” Zheng Yi said.

"A celebrity?" Kidd looked at Zheng Yi in confusion.

I'm a phantom thief, a dangerous person wanted by the police. You can't expect me to make a movie for you, can you?

He took the newspaper and showed it to Kidd.

“Look,” Zheng Yi said, “The moment you started, all the news about me in the newspapers was taken up. You’re the biggest star in Japan.”

Kidd looked at Zheng Yi with unease.

Could it be that he's resentful of me because I stole his headline?
It just so happens that Kidd knows a tycoon who also loves grabbing headlines. He puts Kidd's white hat on the old man's head and says softly, "So, I hope that when I'm in the middle of a scandal, you can step up and steal the public and media's attention."

He's been really overly impulsive lately.

Although he was confident that no one could assassinate him, he didn't want his peace and quiet disturbed by mosquitoes.

So it's time to cool down.

Kaito Kid, whose fame and popularity far surpass that of Japanese idols, is the perfect conduit for transferring popularity.

Kidd's eyelids twitched: "So you want me to jump out and steal the spotlight after you kill someone?"

Doesn't that make him just like Kogoro Mouri?

"Why, you don't want to."

“I’d love to,” Kidd said in a deep voice.

Just now, he felt like he could barely move his feet; the cement was setting faster than he had imagined.

That lackey.

If Kogoro Mouri can do it, then Kaito Kid might not be unsuitable.

"I'm glad you're willing." Zheng Yi nodded.

What he dislikes most is forcing others to work for him; if Kidd is unwilling, it will bother him greatly.

I wonder what kind of death Kid likes.

Zheng Yi then corrected a previous erroneous statement made by Kid: "Actually, I have never killed anyone; those were all slanders against me by unscrupulous media."

Kidd nodded.

Believe it or not, the most important thing right now is to survive.

With a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to untie the ropes binding Kidd and pull him out.

Kidd grinned.

I feel lost about the future.

"So, from now on, I'll have to listen to you about when I take action?" Kidd asked.

Zheng Yi shook his head: "Of course not. You can steal things whenever you want. But you must show up when I need you to."

As if remembering something else, she added, "If I didn't want you to come out, I would have told you beforehand, so please be quiet for now."

Luckily, "The Ring" is almost out of theaters, otherwise Kidd would have stolen the spotlight, and Zheng Yi would have beaten him to death.

Kidd nodded.

It seems that Zheng Yi doesn't impose much of a constraint on him.

There was no intention to have him steal things for Zhengyi.

Now that Zheng Yi knows her true identity, she'll be at his mercy for the rest of her life.

Kidd looked at Shoichi and said, "You shouldn't have any objections to me taking Dark Star from the Suzuki Group this time, right?"

With such deep collusion among the zaibatsu, it's possible that Seiichi might want to give the Suzuki Group some face.

“No need. You can steal anything from the Sumitomo Group if you want,” Shoichi said.

He's not a stingy person.

Don't even mention that Kidd will return the stolen items; even if he doesn't, it doesn't matter.

Kidd's stuff is orthodox.

"Don't look so reluctant on your face, I'll pay you your salary," Zheng Yi said.

"Is there still a salary?"

Kidd's expression softened.

Since there's no way to resist, why not try to enjoy it?

"Ahem." He coughed. "Will I receive any preferential treatment from the police when I'm on operations in the future?"

Zhengyi gave him a strange look.

“I, Masakazu Sumitomo, have never been treated preferentially by the police. Nor have I received any preferential treatment from my current group company.”

Zheng Yi's tone was extremely firm.

Kidd nodded.

I understand, I understand.

Hongye shook her head as she looked at the dark scene.

A wicked tycoon has recruited a wicked phantom thief, and the two will continue their evil ways, causing incalculable damage to Tokyo's security and commerce.

(End of this chapter)