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

Chapter 697 Kyogoku Makoto Sets Off Again
An office on the second floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Hakuba Saguru stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, quietly watching the Tokyo night view, then took a sip of coffee and nodded slightly.

have to say.

Chen En's method of staying awake is still effective, although drinking coffee at his level might cause a series of problems.

But if we're just talking about energizing, it's still very effective.

He heard the sound of a door opening behind him.

So, Hakuba Saguru turned to look at Kyogoku Makoto, who had appeared at the office door, and raised an eyebrow as he spoke.

"If you had come a little earlier."

"I don't have to stand here drinking coffee anymore; I've already started taking a break."

Kyogoku Makoto:?

You're right, but there's traffic on the road.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has been blocking roads and searching for bombs all the way here. I can't possibly jump all the way up from the rooftops of every building, can I?

I am Bane, not Hulk.

Makoto Kyogoku pushed up his non-prescription glasses.

Without using any force, he looks like an ordinary young man, completely concealing his terrifying explosive power.

However, Hakuba knew perfectly well what was going on.

The bespectacled guy in front of me possesses explosive power that's comparable to a human tank, even though he wasn't at the Suzuki Foundation exhibition hall.

But all I heard was the description from Ginzo Nakamori, who was right next to Makoto Kyogoku at the time and was trapped outside the collapsed roof.

He also knew just how terrifying Kyogoku Makoto's fighting power was, so naturally he wouldn't underestimate him.

"You've come to ask me about the current whereabouts of the Shakyamuni in the sword, right?"

Hakuba turned his head to look at Kyogoku Makoto.

He spoke frankly, without any intention of beating around the bush or trying to deceive.

Regarding Hakuba Saguru's words.

Makoto Kyogoku nodded slightly and said.

“Indeed, I am very interested in knowing the current whereabouts of the Shakyamuni in the sword.”

No one in this country is unfamiliar with this title.

Because of the title "Shakyamuni in the Sword"...

It directly points to the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who wrote "The Book of Five Rings".

Unlike other great swordsmen.

Miyamoto Musashi's strength is definitely among the top of all the great swordsmen.

He once single-handedly guarded a crucial stone bridge in a battle, wielding two large wooden swords and displaying two large banners behind him that read, "Shakyamuni is the founder of Buddhism, and so am I in martial arts."

Subsequently, he single-handedly held off the relentless waves of enemy attacks, forcing them to retreat.

From then on, he was known as the Sword Saint, the Shakyamuni of the Sword, a sword master unparalleled throughout history.

There is a saying that...

Miyamoto Musashi died more than 300 years ago, but some say that he did not actually die, but simply went into seclusion.

This claim seems unbelievable.

If Hakuba Saguru hadn't specifically sought him out to explain the matter, and if this renowned detective hadn't vouched for it, Kyogoku Makoto would never have believed that Miyamoto Musashi was still alive three hundred years later.

This person is absolutely an insurmountable peak in the Japanese martial arts world.

If there is an opportunity to take on the challenge.

Makoto Kyogoku believed he had to seize the opportunity, after all, a legendary swordsman of three hundred years might suddenly pass away one day.

If you miss it, you really miss it.

“I once met a wandering swordsman named Tetsuken Juro, who told me that Miyamoto Musashi is now living in seclusion inside Tengu-dake.”

Hakuba Saguru said it bluntly.

Upon hearing the name Tengu-dake.

Makoto Kyogoku's brows furrowed involuntarily.

He wasn't very familiar with geographical terms, since his mind was entirely focused on improving his martial arts skills.

However, if he thought about it carefully, he could still remember the geographical location corresponding to that name...

Tengu-dake should be located in the Shikoku region. That area is likely a dense primeval forest. If you don't know the exact location, you could directly enter the Tengu-dake forest to search for Miyamoto Musashi.

He said he didn't know how long it would take him to come back.

However, Makoto Kyogoku did not hesitate much. If he could challenge Miyamoto Musashi, he would not mind if it took a little longer.

His physical abilities are extraordinary.

It would take others a long time to find Miyamoto Musashi inside the forest of Tengu-dake, but it might not be so difficult for him.

However, it will take at least one or two weeks.

"There's no time to lose, I'll set off now."

Makoto Kyogoku stood up without hesitation.

His gaze fell on Hakuba Saguru, to confirm one last time.

"It's Tengu-dake in the Shikoku region, right?"

Hakuba Saguru nodded, indicating that he was right.

Having confirmed the approximate location, Makoto Kyogoku didn't hesitate and immediately pushed open the door and went out. However, just as he stepped out of the office...

The phone rang at just the right moment.

Somewhat puzzled, he took out his phone and pressed the answer button, and then a familiar voice came from the other end.

"I am Chen En."

"Kyogoku Makoto, you're going to Tengu-gake to find Miyamoto Musashi, right?"

Chen En's voice struck Kyogoku Makoto as odd.

He hadn't told Chen En about this, so why did Chen En already know and even call him specifically?

Does Chen En possess the magic of having super hearing?
"How did you know..."

"Let's not talk about that for now, Makoto Kyogoku. Since you're planning to go to Tengu-gaku to find Miyamoto Musashi, then please find a sword while you're at it."

Chen En revealed the name of the sword.

"Thor's Sword".

He had previously asked Koizumi Akako about the whereabouts of the Wind God Sword and the Thunder God Sword, but Koizumi Akako did not know the answer and even suspected that it was just a fabricated legend.

But Chen En didn't believe that the two divine swords were just a simple legend.

The Wind God Sword and the Thunder God Sword are the divine swords depicted on the cover of "Dragon Ball".

Now that Iron Sword has forged a new divine sword, you're telling me these two divine swords don't exist?
Absolutely not.

In order to investigate the whereabouts of these two divine swords.

Chen En also devoted a lot of energy to this, but there were still no results.

Miyamoto Musashi and Tetsuken Juro, who appeared in the Ke Xue version of "The Legend of the Iron Sword", have also been missing.

But now, Hakuba Saguru has revealed the whereabouts of Tetsuken Juro and Miyamoto Musashi.

Since we can find Miyamoto Musashi, perhaps we can use his existence to find the Thunder God Sword.

Alternatively, one could use Miyamoto Musashi to find Tetsuken Juro, and then use Tetsuken Juro to find Raijin no Ken.

Surely one of these two key figures knows where Thor's Sword is?
In order to prepare for the crisis that may come at any time.

Chen En felt it was necessary for him to concentrate all available resources as preparation.

"Raygod's Sword...what is that? Takemikazuchi's sword?"

Kyogoku blinked.

She was somewhat puzzled by Chen En's words, but still readily agreed.

"I see."

"If Miyamoto Musashi really is living in seclusion at Tengu-gaku, I'll help you find the Thunder God Sword after I find him... By the way, how did you know that Hakuba Saguru and I were talking about Miyamoto Musashi?"

At this point, Chen En fell silent for a moment.

Then, he answered seriously.

"Because, I'm batman!"

Kyogoku Makoto:?

Hakuba Saguru: ?

You did install a bugging device in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department after all, didn't you?

Even after all this, you're still being stubborn?
(End of this chapter)