Conan: Above all force, there is truth!

Tomoko nodded, then seemed to remember something and asked, "Let's not talk about him for now, what about that guy?"

"Yes, I had them bring back the leader of those thugs. Based on his description of the client, we have captured the client."

"He also bribed our butler, Ren Mi, and got the information that we had withdrawn the security guards around Ayako and Sonoko."

Hearing this, a glint of light appeared in Tomoko's eyes: "Hmph, we finally found this guy! As for Ren Mi, he..."

Seemingly understanding his wife's meaning, a cold glint flashed in Suzuki Shiro's eyes: "Don't worry, he and the client have been dealt with. However, that client is probably not the real mastermind; the real mastermind is probably..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tomoko interrupted him. She seemed to have already guessed what was going on.

"Yes, it must be one of those conglomerates. They seem to be planning to jointly seize market share recently..."

"Hmph! It's one thing to be no match for us in the business world, but to actually dare to use such low-level tactics against us!"

Looking at his wife's gloomy and terrifying appearance, Suzuki Shiro instinctively shivered and quickly changed the subject: "Um, honey? What do you think of Sonoko's classmate?"

Although Tomoko knew her husband was deliberately changing the subject, she still went along with it and replied, "Well, that boy is quite good. He has a clean background, is intelligent, and even has unusual fighting skills..."

At this point, Tomoko glanced at Suzuki Shiro with a resentful look and said aggrievedly, "Neither your cousin nor you have considered the future succession of the Suzuki family, have you?"

Seeing Tomoko's expression, and seemingly knowing what she was about to say, Suzuki Shiro's forehead beaded with sweat. He quickly said, "Um... honey, I'm really tired today. Let's talk about it another day, another day..."

Having said that, he immediately ran out of the study, afraid of overhearing anything else.

Tomoko Suzuki smiled slightly as she watched her husband's comical retreating figure.

But then, she looked up at the moon outside the window and murmured to herself, "If this continues, I'll have no choice but to find someone to marry into my family..."

Chapter 13 The Sea Journey of Waves (Part 1)

……

Teitan Elementary School, Class 1-A

"Dear students, have a great time during summer vacation! And remember to be careful and stay away from dangerous places!"

"Hi!!!"

After the homeroom teacher, Ms. Rimi, finished speaking, the students all answered excitedly.

This is their first holiday since starting elementary school.

Although most children are used to school days, they undoubtedly look forward to the holidays even more.

After saying goodbye to their teachers, everyone shouldered their backpacks and excitedly chatted with their friends about their holiday plans.

Longye packed his schoolbag, ready to enjoy the extended holiday he hadn't had in years.

However, to live a happier life in this less-than-safe world, he must become stronger.

Therefore, even during holidays, I can't forget to complete tasks.

Hmm... I've almost used up all the rewards from the Matsushō Dojo, and Teitan High School will be on holiday soon.

Since we can't go to those two places, how about we take advantage of the holiday to visit some dojos in the Kanto region?

Then try to figure out how to trick those coaches into playing "coaching matches" with him or something.

Looking at the innocent smiles on the faces of his fellow children, Longye felt that sometimes knowing too much is not a good thing.

Like these children, they have no idea what a distillery or little black people are, let alone the impending surge in crime rates in Mika.

Looking at Xiaolan and the others waiting for him in the distance, Longye slung his backpack over his shoulder and walked over.

……

On the way home

"I also want to go to the beach with you guys! But for some reason, my parents have suddenly become very strict with my sister and me lately, and they won't let us go out freely at all, really!" Sonoko complained to Ran.

Just as Sonoko finished complaining, she saw the car that was coming to pick her up not far away, so she had no choice but to wave goodbye to Ryuno and the other two and leave in the car.

After watching Sonoko walk away, Shinichi Kudo also said goodbye to Ryuno and Ran.

He and his classmates made plans to play soccer together in a nearby park after school.

In the end, only Ryūno and Rin were left.

"Ryūno, are we going to the dojo again during the holiday?"

"Hmm...aren't we going to Okinawa in a few days? Let's talk about it when we get back."

"Okay~~~ By the way, do you have any plans for your holiday? If not, could you give me some more pointers on karate?"

"Don't worry, I don't have any plans right now, so I can still guide you in practicing karate."

"Okay! It's a deal!"

……

a few days later

On the plane from Tokyo to Okinawa.

Looking at Ran, who was already half asleep beside him, Ryūno yawned.

If it weren't for Shinichi Kudo on his left insisting on pulling him along and vividly recounting the "spotted band" from Sherlock Holmes, he probably would have fallen asleep long ago.

Yukiko Kudo smiled at her son's excited expression, then frowned again.

She was upset about something else.

Just before they were about to leave, Kudo Yusaku was suddenly contacted by his editor who was urging him to finish his manuscript. So they had to let them go ahead and wait until he finished the manuscript before coming back to see them.

Yukiko knew that whenever Yusaku was forced to rush to finish a manuscript before the deadline, it would take at least three to five days.

By the time he arrives, they'll probably have finished their fun and be heading back home.

"Sigh~" Yukiko sighed, then took off her sunglasses, put on the eye mask in front of her seat, and prepared to get some rest.

……

Two hours later, the plane arrived at Okinawa Airport.

After getting off the plane, Longye and his group immediately took a taxi to the hotel.

After packing their luggage, Yukiko led Tatsuno and the other two to the beach.

Yukiko set up a parasol and a beach chair, lay down on them, and then told Ryuno and the others, "I'm going to sunbathe here for a while. The three of you shouldn't go too far."

"By the way, it's almost noon. Here's some money for you. If you get hungry later, go to the shop over there and buy something to eat."

“Okay!” Longye and the other two replied.

After a two-hour flight, I rushed to the hotel to pack my luggage as soon as I got off the plane.

Even Ryūno, whose physical condition is comparable to that of an adult, felt his stomach was empty, let alone Kūdō and Ran.

Ryūno immediately suggested that they go get something to eat before playing, a suggestion that was unanimously agreed upon by both Ran and Shinichi.

After Ryūno and Rin found their seats, Shinichi Kudo offered, "I'll go order. What would you like to eat?"

"Fried noodles will do, Kudo."

"Me too."

After Shinichi left, Ran and Tatsuno discussed what to do after dinner.

Just as Xiaolan finished saying she wanted to go to the beach shop to rent a volleyball, a very obvious argument suddenly came from near the ordering counter.

"Hmph, you put flies in your almost-finished fried noodles! You're trying to cause trouble so you can dine and dash, right?"

"Damn it! You little brat!"

Ryuno and Ran turned around and saw that it was Shinichi Kudo arguing with three adult men.

Although the three men left shortly afterward, under the watchful eyes of the surrounding diners, they still glared fiercely at Shinichi Kudo before leaving.

After the three left, Shinichi Kudo walked over to Ran and Tatsuno and explained the whole story.

Soon after, the waiter brought the three of them their fried noodles, and the three of them quietly began to eat.

While eating his fried noodles, Ryūno observed Shinichi Kudo.

To be honest, he didn't dislike Shinichi Kudo; in fact, he admired him somewhat.

He possessed almost all the abilities a detective needed: wisdom, knowledge, courage, and skills.

In the future, he was even referred to by the media as "the Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era".

However, Longye did not quite agree with his way of doing things, which disregarded his own and others' safety.

Just like now, Shinichi Kudo pointed out the three men's mistakes without thinking, and then an argument broke out.

There is nothing wrong with this matter itself; in the process of upholding justice, it is inevitable to offend people.

But the problem is, you're just a primary school student. Besides, Xiaolan is right here.

Driven by a sense of justice, he didn't hesitate to provoke three adult men...

You're getting retaliated against, that's one thing.

What about Xiaolan? She didn't do anything. Is it possible that because of your actions, she might also be hated by bad people?

Not everyone has a sufficient moral bottom line and basic self-respect.

What should you do if someone really wants to take revenge on you and the people around you at all costs?

Do you think you can make them kneel down and repent based on your reasoning?

In pursuit of their own sense of justice, they disregard the feelings of those around them, even putting those in danger.

He, Longye, doesn't need this kind of justice.

Moreover, Tatsuno knew very well that even in the future, Shinichi Kudo's style would not change.

Even after becoming "Conan," he remains active on the front lines of various crime scenes, relentlessly searching for the truth.

Is it possible that relatives and friends are being targeted? What about the safety of family members? What are the victims' grievances?

Once he gets carried away, Shinichi Kudo never thinks about these things.

As a detective, such a style and character are admirable.

But as a friend and family member... this is terrifying!

If it weren't for "a certain old thief" using mysterious powers to protect Shinichi Kudo's family and friends, all of them would have been dead long ago.