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

Chapter 531 I didn't ask about Yamato Nadeshiko, I meant... wait, is Yamato Nadeshiko a person's name?
In the real world, the gun is the king of weapons.

As the saying goes, a gun is fast from three meters away, and accurate and fast from within three meters.

However, this is not necessarily the case in the world of Detective Conan.

The reason is obvious.

A martial artist of Ran Mouri's caliber can dodge pistol bullets, while someone of Makoto Kyogoku's caliber can dodge rifle fire. In such a world, the power of firearms is actually reduced compared to the real world.

However, whether the firearms' power has actually decreased depends entirely on who is using them.

For a marksman like Daisuke Jigen or Death Shooter, his output depends entirely on the gun he has and the bullets he uses, because their bullets are almost guaranteed to hit the target.

Against such a marksman, what you need is base stats, and that's obviously the case—

The opponent's base stats are insufficient.

Chen En could tell that his opponent's power exertion technique was at the level of an advanced combat specialist.

However, his physical condition has declined due to age, and he is not necessarily stronger than Ran Mouri now. He would have difficulty dodging a gun from an ordinary person, let alone this gun in Chen En's hands.

Although he was not an expert in firearms, he always carried a Death Shooter's handguard in his sleeve.

If a shot is actually fired, it's hard to say whether the bullet will come out of the sleeve or the pistol.

"You might be right."

"But if I..."

The old man said in a low voice.

The next moment, he drew a shotgun from behind him and calmly said,
"I also have a shotgun, so what should I say?"

Chen En: ?
This is what is called a martial arts master.

We use fists, cold weapons, and guns!

Chen En was filled with awe.

He put his miniature pistol, which he had only used to frighten people, back in.

This thing can only fire tranquilizer darts; it can't fire bullets at all.

The old man put his shotgun back in the box.

For a moment, the two felt a sense of mutual appreciation.

How pragmatists become friends.

Ai Haibara paused for a moment, then turned to Yusaku Kudo beside her and asked,

"Mr. Kudo, what are you doing here?"

"You have friends in Chinatown? And they're dangerous friends who'd brandish a Green Dragon Crescent Blade the moment they meet you?"

Yusaku Kudo: ?
You're right, but how am I supposed to know he'd brandish the Green Dragon Crescent Blade the moment we met?
Yusaku Kudo shook his head and replied,
"This is indeed my friend, but I'm not looking for him for any other reason."

"I sought advice from this pragmatic Chinese martial arts master simply to complete the content design for my new book, 'Dark Night Baron VS Chinese Martial Arts'."

Upon hearing this, the martial arts master turned his head to look at Ai Haibara, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.

This little girl really has self-control.

He first brandished the Green Dragon Blade, then pulled out a shotgun, and the little girl remained completely calm.

What kind of master can train such an apprentice?

Is it that they have no idea what it is, or are they genuinely unafraid?
Is he exceptionally capable? Or does she simply believe that the person next to her can solve all problems?
Without saying much, the martial arts master turned to Yusaku Kudo and said,
"In short, I will help you finish your new book."

"After all, people from our mysterious Eastern country never appear in detective novels from other countries. You are the first detective novelist to do so. Even if it's just for that reason alone, I'm determined to help you out."

"By the way, didn't you just want to ask me how to deal with an opponent who can use light-footed kung fu?"

The martial arts master paused for a moment, then spoke.
“I will tell him that the closer he gets to me, the greater the chance he will be injured by my internal energy.”

“Lure him to my side, then pull out a shotgun from behind my back and riddle him with bullets—” “Anyway, your plot is set in the United States. Although I’ve never been there, I know everyone there carries a gun, and having a shotgun while the enemy doesn’t have body armor seems reasonable, right?”

Yusaku Kudo: ?
Unrestricted combat techniques are terrifying!
Is this the composure unique to veteran martial artists?

Yusaku Kudo touched his chin and then nodded.

"Yes, if that's the case, it definitely makes for a good show."

“It’s not that this way of writing is not bad; this book was never originally intended to continue in a serious style.”

The issues regarding the plot of the new book have been resolved.

Kudo Yusaku then thanked the martial arts master and took his leave.

He, Chen En, and Ai Haibara went out through the back door, and only after they reached the outside did he ask,
"Mr. Chen En, what brings you here to find me?"

"Is there anything important?"

Chen En shook his head slightly at this.

He simply ruffled Ai Haibara's head beside him and then said,
"To be precise, it was the person next to me who thought that old man was dangerous."

"So, she wanted me to come and see if there were any evil plots or plans, so that we could deal with them in advance and prevent them from happening in the first place—but, it seems to me that there is no major problem."

Ai Haibara reached out and grabbed Chen En's hand, moving it away.

Chen En, however, nonchalantly put both hands into his pockets.

He then said,
"Mr. Kudo, I recently found the 'Map of the Distribution of Japanese Gems'."

"It's said to be related to a variant of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter from a thousand years ago. As a novelist who has lived in Tokyo for many years, you should be familiar with these supernatural tales. I'd like to ask if you have any similar information?"

"After all, magic and superpowers are real things in this world."

—Are magic and superpowers real?

A look of surprise appeared in Yusaku Kudo's eyes.

Isn't artificial intelligence the only thing in this world?

If magic and superpowers really exist, how come he hasn't encountered them in all these years of traveling around the world?

Could it be because he rarely goes to those gray areas?
Yusaku Kudo thought for a moment, then said,

“I don’t know about the others, but I do remember the ‘Map of the Distribution of Japanese Jewels’ that you mentioned.”

"This distribution map was supposedly found in a warehouse by a Yamato Nadeshiko from a martial arts family. Since she didn't need it, she simply shared it to see if anyone needed it."

Chen En nodded slightly and said,
"So, which Yamato Nadeshiko is it?"

Yusaku Kudo: ?
Yusaku Kudo blinked and said,

"So it's the Yamato Nadeshiko?"

Chen En: ?
Chen En shook his head, thinking that Kudo Yusaku had misunderstood him, and said...
"I didn't ask about Yamato Nadeshiko, I meant... wait, is Yamato Nadeshiko a person's name?"

He suddenly reacted.

I almost lost control of my facial expression.

No, buddy. Professor Agasa's name is Doctor, and his identity is Doctor.

Your name as a Yamato Nadeshiko is Yamato Nadeshiko, and your identity is also Yamato Nadeshiko, right?
"...I understand. Thank you so much for your information."

Chen En rubbed his forehead and replied.

He wasn't sure at first, but after hearing this name...

He immediately realized that this Yamato Nadeshiko was probably a character from one of Gosho Aoyama's works. Okay, I'll look for her later.

(End of this chapter)