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

Chapter 595 Yusaku Kudo: You're not talking about me and Yukiko, are you?

"father!"

Do you know where Chen En lives in his new home? He should tell you about it, right?

"I feel like he's much closer to you than to me, he should have told you that."

Conan returned to the Kudo family home in a huff.

After Takeoka Isao was arrested, Kogoro Mouri personally escorted his former friend to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to turn himself in.

Then, he suggested staying at the Kudo's house for one night, and Kogoro Mouri, not bothering with him, readily agreed.

Then, Conan took a taxi and drove over here, just to find Chen En's biological parents who might know his whereabouts and ask them for clarification.

Yusaku Kudo, who was reading, put the newspaper down, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Conan with some confusion.

"Aren't you Robin, Batman? How come you don't know anything?"

Conan:?
I've said it so many times, I'm not Robin at all, don't put that title on me!
Have you ever seen a Robin who doesn't even know where Batman lives?

Conan's eyes suddenly turned dangerous.

Upon seeing this, Yusaku Kudo shook his head slightly and then replied.

"I only know that Mr. Chen En's new home is in the suburbs, but I don't know the exact location."

"If you want to know the location of Mr. Chen En's new home, why don't you just call him?"

Faced with this question, Conan's face darkened, and he answered directly.

"Chen En didn't answer my call, he just told me to leave a message."

“When this happens, it can only mean that Chen En is doing something behind my back, and it’s probably something big.”

At this point, Conan suddenly felt that something was off about the house. He glanced around and asked, somewhat puzzled.

"By the way, where are Dad and Mom?"

really weird.

Whenever his mother, Yukiko Kudo, heard his voice, she would rush out of her room like a hungry tiger, drag him into the room, and change his clothes.

They claim it's about painless account creation, but it's really just about satisfying their own desire for costume changes.

But he hasn't seen Yukiko Kudo rush out of her room all day, which is very strange.

—Does Mom have another classmate reunion today that requires her to go out?
Or does Mom need her for some movie or awards ceremony...? Never mind, that's impossible, she's an old lady who's retired from acting.

Conan thought to himself.

If Kudo Yukiko were to hear his heartfelt words of filial piety, he would probably have a few more embarrassing photos circulating on the Junior Detective League's phones.

The photo of Cardcaptor Sakura that Professor Agasa got is still saved on their phones.

"Your mother went out on something."

"What's wrong, Shinichi? Weren't you annoyed that Yukiko was taking pictures of you in different outfits every day?"

"Haven't seen you for a while, do you miss your mom?"

Yusaku Kudo put the newspaper aside and said with a smile, his tone somewhat serious.

“Actually, if there’s anything you need, just tell me, and Dad can help you.”

Conan:?
Why is it only at times like this that you show some responsibility as a father?

My mom used to take me to and from elementary school. If only you could have said something like that back then and taken me to and from school.

Conan shook his head and said.

"Dad, what I'm about to say is a little scary, so be prepared."

Yusaku Kudo: ?
What? It's something this important? What new discovery has Shinichi made this time?

Kudo Yusaku's expression immediately turned serious. He sat up straight and said...

"Shinichi." "I'm a world-renowned mystery novelist, professionally trained. Tell me, I'm not afraid. What is it?"

Conan approached Yusaku Kudo and spoke earnestly.

"I've discovered that Batman is associating with criminals! How terrifying! How could he do this?!"

Yusaku Kudo: !
Wow! This is huge!

Upon hearing this, Yusaku Kudo glanced at a corner of the room, then beckoned to Conan to sit closer and whispered something.

Although Conan didn't know what Yusaku Kudo meant, he still did as he was told.

He sat down next to Yusaku Kudo and whispered something to him.

"Dad, don't you think it's shocking and hard to accept that Batman associates with criminals?"

Yusaku Kudo nodded in deep agreement.

Given Chen En's fighting prowess, if he were truly determined to become a criminal, then no one could stop him.

Sometimes, a good person acting like a bad person can be more terrifying than a truly bad person.

"Kudo Yusaku asked in a low voice."

Which criminal are you referring to?

Upon hearing this, Conan answered seriously.

"It's Kaito Kidd!"

"That thief who has repeatedly stolen precious gems across the country, severely straining police resources!"

Yusaku Kudo: ?
"Dad, you said that a detective and a phantom thief working together, isn't that a shocking and heartbreaking thing?"

Conan said seriously.

Yusaku Kudo: ?
"Right, right?"

Yusaku Kudo took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Are you talking about Chen En or me?
"Of course it is."

"If Chen En had only teamed up with Phantom Thief Kid to fight off the criminal organization's assassins, that would have been one thing, but he actually had private conversations with Phantom Thief Kid!"

"Chen En's disguise skills have progressed so quickly because he studied with Phantom Thief Kid!"

Yusaku Kudo: ?
Ah this.

If I told you that your mother also learned disguise techniques from Kaito Kid, would you turn your back on your family for the greater good?
Yusaku Kudo wiped the sweat from his forehead again without making a sound. He felt like Conan was subtly targeting him and Yukiko.

What is this child saying...?

"Ah, right!"

"Uncle Suzuki is also going to have a showdown with Phantom Thief Kid today, and Chen En is also there. Could it be that Chen En is going to help Phantom Thief Kid steal the jewels?"

At this point, Conan suddenly looked startled.

He immediately spoke seriously.

"Dad, could you please drive me to the Suzuki Foundation Exhibition Hall? I want to face off against Phantom Thief Kid and En Chen!"

Yusaku Kudo: ?
A showdown? Chen En? You?
Once you get there, Chen En won't pull out his copper-tipped leather belt and whip you around like a spinning top, will he?

Yusaku Kudo said in a low voice.

"It's not impossible."

"However, at this point, I can only tell you this: Chen En will not help Phantom Thief Kid in this operation."

Conan:?
Why would you say something like that?

Did you already know about the relationship between Phantom Thief Kid and Chen En? You even knew what Chen En and Phantom Thief Kid were going to do tonight?
Damn it, am I really an outsider in this family? I know nothing!
(End of this chapter)