Detective Conan: Is Miss Haibara planning to assault a police officer again today?

It was almost 11:30 when we arrived at Shigehiko Tonoguchi's villa.

Higashino rushed into the monitoring room and grabbed Takagi Wataru from the floor to begin CPR.

Startled awake, Takagi Wataru was completely bewildered. "Wait...wait a minute!"

"Are you alright?" Higashino Ning stopped what he was doing and only relaxed completely when he saw that Takagi Wataru was in good condition. "Why are you lying on the ground sleeping? I thought you had suddenly died!"

Higashino Ning said several times before that Takagi Wataru was fishing because he was sleeping in a chair and would nod his head whenever he had nothing to do.

When they came in this time, Takagi Wataru was lying on the ground, which was really scary.

Takagi Wataru propped himself up and sat up, a little embarrassed. "I was so sleepy. I was trying to get up after I fell to the ground, but I just closed my eyes and fell asleep again."

Higashino Ning: "......"

Okay, it is indeed his problem.

I arrived a little too late today.

He waved his hand, "Then you should go back to sleep."

Takagi Wataru shook his head. "Forget it, I'll just sleep here. Isn't Representative Tomoguchi going to some memorial service tomorrow?"

“Okay.” Dongye Ning pointed to the doorway. “Go sleep in the guest room. Honestly, you’re so sleepy, why don’t you find a comfortable place to sleep? You’re really stupid.”

This time, Takagi Wataru argued confidently, "You yourself stayed in the monitoring room all night. Although I don't have your self-control, I at least have to be here."

Holy crap, what kind of weird persistence is this?

Higashino Ning said he didn't quite understand, "Okay, okay, you should go to sleep now, my dedicated Officer Takagi."

After seeing Takagi Wataru off, the energetic Higashino Ning began to mentally rehearse the scenarios that might occur the next day.

Although he had done a lot before this, it did not have a significant impact on the subsequent development of events.

The only difference is that the First Investigation Division intervened earlier without Conan making a phone call.

It's highly likely that Inspector Megure won't be going tomorrow, unless Conan keeps calling to call for reinforcements.

As for Conan...

Even though Ai Haibara is on leave and stays home, Conan still manages to run into Gin's car on the road and goes to the hotel alone.

In this way, taking down Piss is guaranteed, and the first wave of protection for Shigehiko Tunguchi is also guaranteed.

If he can get the reward, everything will be fine. Whether Shigehiko Tobukuro lives or dies later is none of his business. At most, he will make a public statement to mourn his "mentor".

If you don't receive the reward, you can be flexible later on, just try not to cause trouble for yourself.

Actually, there's still room for maneuver if things go smoothly. For example, you could save Pisco when Gin is about to shoot him.

At that moment, Pisco would have completely lost faith in the organization and might be easily turned against it.

After turning Pisco to the other side, they can also turn Ireland to the other side in the future.

Unfortunately, the risks involved are too great.

Although Higashino Ning really wants to become a police inspector, he doesn't really want to take any risks right now, nor is there any need for him to. Protecting his life while seeking benefits is the most important thing.

The more they rehearsed beforehand, the clearer Higashino Ning's memory of the original plot became.

Think about it, then go back to sleep.

The cycle repeats itself until the sun rises.

Higashino Ning was still full of energy; he was somewhat excited.

Wake up Takagi Wataru, have breakfast together, and gather all six colleagues who still refuse to reveal their names to prepare for departure.

The memorial service will not be held until late afternoon, but someone of Shigehiko Toguchi's stature who attends an event with so many celebrities is bound to need to prepare in advance.

Around nine o'clock, Shigehiko Tōguchi called Nene Higashino into the house again.

His goal was clear and straightforward: "How exactly do you intend to keep me alive?"

He thought about it for most of last night, but still couldn't figure out how this memorial service had anything to do with saving his life.

To be honest, going to pay respects to someone is more likely to result in death.

After all, that organization has always been very skilled at assassinations; he had used the organization to eliminate his political enemies before, so he knew a lot about it.

But if the organization really wanted to get rid of him, why go through all this trouble now?

He has achieved all his goals, and there's a bottle of rye whiskey right next to him. Killing him would be a piece of cake.

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Tsk... I really don't understand!

Faced with the question, Higashino Ning fell silent.

He couldn't come up with a single reason.

But as you know, although he loves to tell the truth, it doesn't stop him from sometimes telling a few lies.

Higashino Ning calmly pulled up a chair and sat down. "Wanting both your life and the truth, it's not good to have it all."

"If you're worried, you really don't need to go. It'll save us some trouble."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shigehiko Tsunakuchi immediately shut up.

But that doesn't mean his mind stopped thinking.

Why not say it?

What good would it do to say it?

Wouldn't it be better to explain things more clearly and get him to cooperate properly?

If they're not going to say it, there must be a reason.

The amendment has been implemented, and the Shiratori family has benefited. However, the promised help has not yet yielded results, and the organization is now asking him to attend some ridiculous memorial service.

Higashino Ning, who also benefited from the organization, remained tight-lipped about how he was saved.

Higashino Ning would bear responsibility if he died in his own home, but he would bear even greater responsibility if he died at a memorial service.

This young man should not be abandoned by the organization, nor should he deliberately put himself in trouble at the cusp of a promotion.

Police Department supplement...Police Department...

Shigehiko Tobuchi suddenly looked up at Ning Higashino, his eyes narrowed and flashing with cold light, "You are using me to gain more benefits for yourself."

"The Shiratori family only promised you the rank of Inspector, but the organization..."

At this point, Shigehiko Tobu abruptly cut off the conversation, saying, "If you really can keep me alive, I will use all my political power to help you get promoted to police inspector!"

"Or rather... as long as you can protect my family, this promise remains valid."

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Chapter 113 It’s Snowing

Shigehiko Tobuchi's thought process was a bit too fast.

Higashino Ning could only sigh, "Truly worthy of a politician of this caliber, his mind is indeed many times more capable than that of ordinary people."

Upon hearing this, Shigehiko Tobuchi immediately realized that his guess was correct.

It's not entirely correct, but it's at least 70-80% right.

What the hidden identity of this young man is is not important now. What is important is that he dares to plan and scheme in this way and wants to protect him.

He doesn't care too much about what others do now; he'll go with whoever is willing to save him.

"Wait a minute, could this officer be a regular police officer, only having some dealings with the Shiratori family?"

Suddenly, Shigehiko Toguchi understood something.

Reaching this conclusion wasn't too difficult for him, given that Higashino Ning had previously explained things more clearly and thoroughly regarding the Shiratori family, and when facing him as a member of the organization, he primarily used intimidation.

Upon closer examination, it seems that Higashino Ning did not reveal any internal information related to the organization.

If his speculation is true, does that mean the organization is no longer a secret from the police?

After thinking for a moment, Shigehiko Tobukuro decided to voice all his doubts.

His expression was serious, and his tone was pleading, "Please be sure to tell me the truth. If the organization is no longer transparent, I can do more."

"If the police still know nothing about the organization..."

Shigehiko Tobuchi paused, his eyes filled with despair yet determination. "If I know nothing, then let me die. They'll stop once they've achieved their goal."

"If you're willing to give me a promise, I'll use all my connections to submit another proposal before I die, and promote you to police inspector."

Higashino Ning knew what kind of promise the other party wanted.

He just had a slight doubt: "You really believe I'm the kind of person who keeps my promises?"

“I don’t believe it.” Shigehiko Tunguchi shook his head without hesitation. “Promises are the most unreliable thing; only interests are real.”

"I'll give you the police inspector rank you want; please do your best to help me, based on your conscience."

"If it succeeds, I will be extremely grateful to you. If it doesn't, I won't blame you. I only hope that when you rise to a high position in the future, you can investigate that organization to the end."

Okay, okay, here comes the moral blackmail.

Higashino Ning didn't know if he would fall for this, but he did know that he was currently trying to help the other party protect their family.

However, this thought wasn't very strong; if things became unworkable, he would immediately back down.

After a moment of silence, Higashino Ning nodded in agreement, "Okay, but I won't risk my life."

"I feel much more at ease knowing you say that," said Shigehiko Tunguchi, seemingly quite satisfied.

Higashino Ning then asked, "It seems you know something about that organization. Why don't you just disclose it to them?"

Shigehiko Tobukuro smiled wryly and asked in return, "Then how much do you know about that organization?"

He sat back down in his chair and sighed, “I don’t know much, and I can’t trust what comes out of a politician who is about to be dealt with by law.”

His eyes were fixed on Dongye Ning. "Young man, I have a piece of advice for you."