I'm in Detective Conan, and the system has appointed Batman.

Chapter 352 Makoto Kyogoku in Crisis
After achieving a 399-game winning streak by challenging masters from all over the world, Makoto Kyogoku believed that there was no higher level to reach in the world. Therefore, he began to consider learning a hundred different fighting styles like Chen En and developing his own unique strengths.

Until he met that person, he finally realized that there was an ultimate level of skill that he had not yet been able to reach.

—The undead of Bermuda, the slashing demon of Izu.

That's that person's title.

"Hey, are you alright?"

Lupin III drove himself, not forgetting to ask about the current situation of Makoto Kyogoku in the back.
He had a good impression of this bespectacled guy who was extremely capable in combat.
If Kyogoku Makoto hadn't shielded him from Hawke's attack at the dock, he probably wouldn't have made it this far unscathed. But there was a price to pay.
Makoto Kyogoku is injured.

The axe ripped a bloody gash in his body, so much so that Lupin III was terrified and ran away with Makoto Kyogoku. On the way, he even bandaged Makoto's wound, fearing that the man might bleed to death.

"I'm fine... But, are you Lupin III and Daisuke Jigen?"

Kyogoku Makoto's face was slightly pale.
His gaze fell on the two men with strikingly distinct features, and a hint of doubt flickered in his eyes as he spoke.
"As far as I know, you should generally have a swordsman wielding a Zanetsu sword accompanying you. Why is that swordsman nowhere to be found?"

Upon hearing this, Lupin III scratched his head, unsure of the best way to respond.

Instead, it was Daisuke Jigen, who was standing next to Makoto Kyogoku and constantly using firearms to block the vehicle Hawk was using behind them, who answered the question.
"Goemon? After being defeated by Hawke, he resolved to start his training again."

Daisuke Jigen's expression was very unpleasant.
He rummaged through his pockets and discovered he was out of bullets for his revolver. His face darkened again. As the world's number one quick-draw shooter, having a gun but no bullets meant his combat effectiveness would plummet.
Even if Daisuke Jigen's revolver had bullets, it wouldn't solve anything.

—Hawk's fighting power is terrifying.

This guy was able to react to his zero-frame gun-drawing technique!
Even when using rapid-fire techniques to empty the magazine in one go, Hawke parried them all away with his axe. From beginning to end, neither he nor Lupin III managed to inflict any effective damage!

"In short, it's unlikely that Goemon will be able to get there in time. He's probably so strong now that he can barely feel the weight of chopsticks!"

————What does this mean?
A hint of doubt appeared in Kyogoku Makoto's eyes.
He knew about the Zantetsuken, a famous sword said to be able to cut through anything. But even the best sword depends on who wields it. What made Goemon famous throughout the world was never the Zantetsuken, but Goemon's sword-drawing technique.
That kind of sword-drawing technique requires both strength and speed. How could Goemon's strength be so weak?

Kyogoku Makoto doesn't understand.

He was deeply shocked, but before he could even comment on it, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes, because Hawke had already floored the accelerator and was about to catch up with Lupin III's vehicle!

"Lupin, what's going on?"

Daisuke Jigen was startled. He turned his head and asked...
Lupin III, sitting in the driver's seat, smirked and said helplessly.
"Hey, this isn't my fault. It's really rude of you to talk like that."

"His car is faster than mine. It's going straight, heading straight for Tokyo. As the saying goes, speed is only real speed if it's going straight. How could I possibly outrun him?"

Daisuke Jigen:?
He frowned, pondering how to deal with Hawke, while Kyogoku Makoto on the other side was already prepared to strike. He assumed a stance reminiscent of World War III in the speeding vehicle, managing to steady himself.
Not to mention when the vehicle is moving, even on a roller coaster, Makoto Kyogoku can still unleash his full fighting power!

However, Hawke only revealed a sinister smile, his steel teeth gleaming eerily in the moonlight.

He swerved his car and sped past Lupin III's vehicle. Ahead, a truck, due to a blind spot, was speeding directly towards Hawke's position. However, Hawke's lips curled into a smirk.
He kicked open the car door next to him, took out an axe from his waist, and
In the instant the axe passed the truck, it pierced through the entire chassis in one go, head to tail. Instantly, the massive vehicle tilted out of control, becoming an obstacle that blocked Lupin III's car. Even Lupin III himself was somewhat surprised at this sight.
"Hey, are you kidding me? This axe is almost as good as a Zantetsu sword!"

Kyogoku Makoto:?

Shouldn't you be surprised by the quality of the axe? Shouldn't you be surprised that this person could slice a truck in two with a single blow?

Suddenly, Hawke leaped up and jumped over the truck blocking the road.

He looked at Lupin III and Daisuke Jigen, smiled again, grabbed the handle of the second axe with his other hand, and pulled it out sharply. At this moment, an immense sense of crisis had already invaded him.

Lupin III finally frowned.
—With Makoto Kyogoku around, it won't be easy for him to run away.

Daisuke Jigen can keep up with his pace, but the bespectacled guy might not be able to. If things really come to that, he'll have to call his friend over for help, if he remembers correctly...

King is currently in Tokyo, but hasn't received any orders yet.
I'm sure King will come to help once I send the order to my old friend. With both of them armed, and two world-class gunmen working together, they might just be able to kill Hawke.

However, he did not intend to kill Hawke, because Hawke was Goemon's opponent.

—That was a one-on-one duel; it would be too much of a mood killer to interfere at that moment.

"Let me do it."

Makoto Kyogoku jumped out of the car.

He knew there wasn't enough time to reverse; someone had to hold Hawke back so the car could move. Lupin III and Daisuke Jigen, without weapons, clearly couldn't do that.

Therefore, only he came.

"...You're annoying."

Hawke's gaze fell on Makoto Kyogoku.

he said,
"Lupin III needs to be cut down, and his flesh and blood will turn into fertilizer to nourish more plants."

"Don't you understand this? You are not my target for logging, and I don't want to do any extra logging work."

————I see.

Kyogoku Makoto clenched his fists, a faint red glow emanating from his body.
He assumed the stance for the third battle once more and said,
"So, you're saying you can kill me at any time?"

"Then let's try it... I won't fall for the same trick twice!"

(End of this chapter)