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

Chapter 381 The Return of Rye Whiskey
A room at the FBI's temporary headquarters.

James Black, the highest-ranking FBI investigator, is using a computer to compile supplementary information for the investigation report on the events of the previous night.

Yes, additional information was requested; higher-ranking FBI officials indeed asked them to provide further details.

His previous attempts to evade the issue and get away with it failed, so James Black had to work alone through the night, while the other operators were still asleep, to prepare the report.

"James, are you writing a report again?"

Judy Sterling appeared at the door of the room.

She casually placed the coffee she was carrying next to the computer desk and asked with some concern,

"It wouldn't be a problem if these reports were split among other agents, would it?"

"I can help too... Although Batman's performance was quite amazing, headquarters shouldn't question such a report, since Area 51 is also conducting research in this area, right?"

The Area 51 that Judy mentioned is a secret research area established by the United States in the 1950s.
The area was originally used as a nuclear test site. Later, due to the frequent occurrence of various mysterious events around the world, other supernatural events were also included in the scope of research. Although it is widely known, the United States government has never recognized the existence of Area 51.

James rubbed his forehead, looking somewhat troubled, at Judy's suggestion.

He picked up his coffee and took a sip. The bitterness of the coffee made him slightly more alert. He thought of the new investigation assignment from FBI headquarters and couldn't help but sigh.
"Other FBI agents still have things to investigate."

"Remember the series of murders that happened in the United States? The serial killings where all the victims were linked to Navy SEALs. After an investigation, the FBI has identified four suspects."

"Scott Green, Timothy Hunter, Kevin Yoshino, Mark Spencer."

"These four people are all within the Tokyo metropolitan area, so the investigation into them has been transferred to us. After the arrest of Lupin III yesterday, they started investigating this matter again."

"Compared to the operatives who actually take action, shouldn't I, who writes reports, be more diligent?"

—They're all people connected to the United States Army.

Judy's brow furrowed slightly.
The first two are outstanding snipers, while Kevin Yoshino is a retired Marine Corps member, and the latter is a former commander of a garrison base with the rank of major general. They are all extraordinary figures, no wonder so many people were mobilized to investigate.

Speaking of the previous series of sniping incidents at the Mud Ginseng Association,

It seems that these people are involved as well. Since others are investigating this matter, why doesn't she join in and investigate the situation related to the Mud Ginseng Association? Perhaps she can make some unexpected discoveries.

Just as Judy was thinking,
She and James heard an unusual noise. They turned around almost simultaneously, looking at the doorway with a hint of wariness in their eyes. They each drew their pistols, ready for a fight.

There shouldn't be anyone else coming to this temporary headquarters at this time.

James stood up, gestured to Judy, and took the lead by pushing open the door and going out, pointing his gun at a certain spot. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the figure.

He gestured for Judy, who had followed him out, to go into the room first, before stepping aside and asking,

"How did you come?"

Upon hearing this, the figure raised its head and looked at James.

Shuichi Akai, who usually wears a black knit hat, glanced in the direction of James's room, his feelings slightly complicated, before getting down to business, his voice serious.

"Gin is in Tokyo." — Gin is in Tokyo?
A look of surprise flashed across James's eyes.
Although the FBI's primary target was Vermouth from the Black Organization, this doesn't mean Gin wasn't among the FBI's targets and in their database. This is especially true for the most hardworking codenamed member of the Black Organization.
He was actually quite wary of it.

If it were to be a fight against Gin, the FBI agents he brought would likely suffer heavy casualties to repel him. Therefore, he was taken aback by Akai Shuichi's words.

James frowned and asked seriously.

"Why? Why is Gin in Tokyo?"

In response, Shuichi Akai simply stated,

"Shirley."

He had previously mentioned Shiho Miyano's existence to James, and even said that the witness protection slots he prepared for Shiho Miyano, Akemi Miyano, and Masami Hirota were urgently approved by James, who was still in the United States.
James was certainly aware of this matter, but he hesitated somewhat before speaking.

"Shirley? Didn't you say she was dead? So much so that her witness protection slot wasn't even used."

Hearing this, Shuichi Akai shook his head slightly and said,
"No body was found. Perhaps it was burned beyond recognition by the flames, or perhaps it escaped and disappeared without a trace."

“Gin has an inexplicable obsession with Sherry. I noticed it before. If Gin believes that Sherry is still alive, he will come and execute her as soon as there is any possibility that Sherry is in Tokyo.”

He's been holed up in West Tama City for so long, not just to fight Chianti and Cohen.

This pair of Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chicks posed no threat to him whatsoever; he had never even considered them as opponents. He released Hara Yoshiaki's information to lure Gin over.

It turned out to be two of Gin's underlings who arrived, so Gin is most likely investigating Sherry's whereabouts in Tokyo.

—Of course, it doesn't matter even if Gin isn't in Tokyo.

Shuichi Akai was merely using this as an excuse to return to Tokyo and abandon his mission to track down Vermouth.

He wanted to settle things with the Black Organization, ensure the safety of Shiho Miyano and Shinichi Kudo in Tokyo, and also planned to re-engage with Batman.
He was also somewhat curious about Batman's snowballing growth trajectory.

“In addition, I will investigate the identity of the bourbon whiskey.”

"I suspect that the true identity of Bourbon Whiskey is an undercover agent of the Japanese Public Security Bureau who has infiltrated the Black Organization. Next, while investigating the whereabouts of Gin, I will confirm the true identity of Bourbon Whiskey and try my best to ascertain the intentions of the Japanese Public Security Bureau."

James Black nodded and said without hesitation,
"Alright, Akai, do as you wish."

"I support you, if anything happens..."

Judy peeked out at that moment.

Sensing someone watching him, James turned to look at Judy, but when he turned back again, he found that Shuichi Akai was gone. Only then did he finish his sentence.

"...You can ask me for help anytime."

Strange, did Shuichi Akai used to have this habit of turning his head away and disappearing?

Who taught you this?

(End of this chapter)