Gin doesn't want to work hard

They had anticipated that Kurosawa would need to be hospitalized.

So, a double room was chosen for Shuichi Akai at that time.

We can add Kurosawa as well.

Having received a definite answer, Conan nodded and turned to look at Kurosawa.

"Kurosawa-kun, you've seen Gin, haven't you?"

Chapter 216 Questions

Upon hearing Conan's words, everyone present turned their attention to Kurosawa.

Kurosawa shifted his gaze slightly and nodded silently.

But that's all.

Shuichi Akai knew about his encounter with Gin.

Dr. Agasa also knows this.

After all, Kurosawa had mentioned it when he was explaining things for Shuichi Akai.

But no one knows exactly what he talked about with Gin.

Kurosawa didn't intend to say anything either; not answering was the best option.

Anyway, Conan and the others will fill in the blanks themselves.

Seeing Kurosawa's reaction, Conan and the others exchanged bewildered glances.

"Kurosawa-nii..."

Conan wanted to ask something more, but Professor Agasa tugged at him.

Professor Agasa shook his head at him, signaling him not to ask any more questions.

Given Kurosawa's personality, his unwillingness to answer suggests he may have been deliberately threatened by Gin.

Continuing to ask will not only fail to provide an answer, but will also increase Kurosawa's psychological pressure.

Conan also realized this.

He swallowed back what he was about to say and instead said...

"Kurosawa-kun, lie down and rest for a while."

Conan pushed Kurosawa to another empty hospital bed, then turned his gaze to Shuichi Akai.

Now it's his turn.

"Mr. Akai, what is your true identity?"

"And what is your relationship with Gin?"

Upon hearing Conan's words, Kurosawa knew that he was no longer involved.

He then crossed his arms and leaned against the bed to watch the show.

Shuichi Akai was silent for a moment, then pretended to be stupid.

"I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean."

"You guys have been talking about... Gin?"

"May I ask who he is...?"

Shuichi Akai looked bewildered, as if he were genuinely puzzled.

Ai Haibara glanced at him from the side.

She knew perfectly well that Shuichi Akai was lying.

But she didn't intend to expose him.

If she speaks up, given Conan's personality, he'll definitely ask questions until he gets to the bottom of things, which will make things even more complicated to explain.

It would have been better not to speak at all in the first place.

Anyway, Shuichi Akai didn't have any ill intentions towards them, as can be seen from the fact that he was willing to save Kurosawa.

Conan seemed to have anticipated Shuichi Akai's reaction.

He didn't force Shuichi Akai to immediately admit that he knew Gin, but instead took a different approach.

"In that case, how about we discuss your identity?"

“I’ve observed the alley where you fought Gin.”

"The bullet holes in the wall and the ground indicate that you had a gunfight with him."

"Japan is a country with strict gun control; it is illegal for private individuals to own handguns."

"Mr. Akai, do you have any explanation for this?"

Shuichi Akai narrowed his eyes slightly.

The issue of illegal possession of firearms is indeed difficult to explain.

Although as an FBI agent, one can submit a request to the local police department to use firearms.

However, Shuichi Akai did not intend to reveal his identity at this time.

Not to mention, their applications for FBI residency haven't even been approved yet.

If he is found to be in possession of and using a firearm without authorization, he risks being deported.

Seeing that Shuichi Akai remained silent, Conan spoke again.

"Mr. Akai, stop trying to make excuses."

"Although you lost your belongings in the explosion."

"But pistols aren't so easily damaged."

"It's highly likely that it's still at the scene, and your fingerprints should still be on it, right?"

After hearing Conan's words, Shuichi Akai had no choice but to admit it.

This is a child with quick thinking and clear logic.

Of course, whether it is a child is still in doubt.

Thinking of the long-lost Shinichi Kudo, Shuichi Akai had some guesses.

Sometimes, the best way to answer a question you don't want to answer is to bring up another topic that the other person can't refuse.

Simply put, it's about changing the subject.

Shuichi Akai then slowly began to speak.

"work……"

"Drip drip..."

But he had barely uttered a sound when his words were interrupted by a ringing telephone.

Conan took out his earring-shaped phone, skillfully changed his tone, and spoke in a childlike manner.

"Hello? Inspector Megure, have you made any discoveries?"

On the way to the hospital, Conan called the police.

Of course, he did not mention anything specific.

Based solely on his own speculation, he told Inspector Megure that he had heard a loud bang nearby and hoped they could investigate.

"Conan, we did find traces of the explosion."

There were also traces of blood at the scene.

"But apart from that, there are no other clues."

Inspector Megure's voice sounded somewhat distorted, and the faint sounds of officers talking could be heard; he seemed to still be at the scene.

Conan was somewhat shocked to hear Inspector Megure's words.

how come?

Shuichi Akai did not have any belongings on him.

Given that his clothes were all tattered, it is most reasonable to assume that his belongings were left behind at the explosion site.

Could it be that it fell on the road?

Thinking this, Conan continued to ask.

"Inspector Megure, have you investigated the nearby alleys?"

"of course."

Inspector Megure replied.

“We searched all the alleys nearby, but apart from a few alleys with bullet holes, there were no other traces.”

Conan frowned.

After asking a few more questions but still not getting any useful clues, Conan thanked Inspector Megure and hung up the phone.

If we still can't find it, could it have been taken by someone?

Conan instinctively looked at Kurosawa.

Of course, Conan didn't think Kurosawa would do that; he was just asking.

"Kurosawa-kun, did you notice Mr. Akai's belongings at the time?"

Shuichi Akai's things?

That was indeed taken by Kurosawa.

Although he decided to let Shuichi Akai go at the time, some ingrained habits are hard to change.

Almost instinctively, he searched Shuichi Akai's entire body and confiscated all his weapons and personal belongings.

Of course, Kurosawa would never admit this to Conan.