He's in Detective Conan, and he's the mastermind behind everything.

“Hmm, that’s true. Sometimes geniuses are just unreasonable.” Kiyoko glanced at the tablet and sighed. “Take disguise, for example. According to Hotaru-kun’s analysis, there are just too many disciplines involved in this area.”

There are also voice change, gait, body shape... This is the strangest one. Am I supposed to learn the bone-shrinking technique from ninjutsu?

In short, it's all about acting skills, and not just the shallow kind like mine; it requires a high level of professionalism.

Chris Vineyard, no wonder Vermouth became a Hollywood sensation with that role; the "Thousand-Faced Witch" is definitely a top-tier actress.

"Ok?"

Ying Sheng suddenly had an idea: "Following this logic, you said that the probability of actors mastering the art of disguise is higher than that of other professions?"

"In terms of probability, it should be, and the more superb the acting skills, the greater the probability."

"So who is the most popular actor in Japan right now?"

"Of course it's Takuya Kimura."

"Hmm...comparing Kaito Kid and Vermouth, I'm more inclined to think that women with disguise skills might be more likely to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, while it seems less necessary for men."

"Hmph, that's sexism."

"...Don't make a fuss. Some differences are objectively real. There's the need for external praise, a sense of accomplishment, and a sense of purpose. Besides, it's all just speculation. Of course, we should prioritize the general and probable, and discuss special cases separately."

“That’s Miyazaki Aoi, Nagasawa Masami, Ishihara Satomi…” Kiyoko paused slightly, then her eyes lit up, “Oh right, there’s another person who’s quite close to us.”

Yukiko Fujimine, Shinichi Kudo's mother, became famous for her incredibly cute role, but she didn't continue with that style. She also played a police officer, a princess, and a female agent, quickly becoming a global sensation for her superb acting skills and versatile style.

It's a pity she retired from the entertainment industry at the age of twenty to get married; it's truly regrettable.

"Superb acting skills and versatile style?"

Ying Sheng chuckled: "It does sound somewhat like the Thousand-Faced Witch, but this is a basic skill for a professional actor, and it would be too much of a coincidence if she really knew how to disguise herself."

However, your last sentence was quite interesting. You could show Xiaolan what Japanese marriage really brings to women—it's practically a life cut in half.

Kiyoko retorted, "But Yukiko's family life was very happy afterward."

"It seems so. You can tell from Kudo's personality. Hmm... then the main case should still be Attorney Kisaki. Besides, happiness isn't everything in life... By the way, Kiyoko, do you think it's possible to get Kudo Yuzu to cheat on you?"

"........."

Kiyoko felt that Hotaru's thinking was really unpredictable.

She said speechlessly, "They live in Los Angeles, USA. You wouldn't make a special trip just to create a case study for Miss Lan, would you?"

Ying Sheng said disappointedly, "That's true. Let's talk about it another time. But how do you know so much about this place?"

“Because last week, I thought I would be spending a lot of time with Kudo-kun, so I investigated him carefully and he answered most of my questions.” Kiyoko sighed, “Who knew that things would turn out like this in just a few days.”

"Well, that's what you call the impermanence of life."

Ying Sheng stretched and yawned on the wicker chair, saying, "But you're not without a chance to rekindle your romance with him." Ying Sheng tapped her ear, "If everything goes smoothly here, you might still become Vermouth."

Kiyoko asked curiously, "What's it like over there now?"

"It's a very strange situation. Amuro Tooru is making moves, and it seems like he wants to target Miyano Akemi." Hotaru rubbed his temples. "I just can't figure it out."

In Amuro Tooru's eyes now, Miyano Akemi is probably Vermouth. It's one thing for people in the organization not to love each other, but is it necessary to fight each other like this? What grudge do they hold against each other?

Could he be an undercover agent as well?

That's where things get interesting.

Chapter 236: Group Zero is very strong, but unfortunately, someone has been watching them all along.

"Mr. Furuya, is there something you need?"

Kazami Yuya was woken up from his sleep and was initially a little annoyed, but when he saw the caller ID, he immediately perked up.

For his boss, who is usually extremely discreet, to call him so late at night, something serious must have happened.

Just as he expected.

"A major upheaval has occurred within the organization. Gin is seriously injured, Sherry has escaped, and Vermouth is suspected of betraying them. In Beika Town 2-chome, at the Aoyama Pharmaceutical Research Company, you need to quickly investigate the information and find out what exactly happened there tonight."

"Furthermore, if we gather more men immediately, we might be able to capture Vermouth alive!"

Amuro Tooru's tone was very hurried, but the joy of seeing hope contained within it could not be concealed.

Upon hearing this, Yuya Kazami's eyes lit up. After infiltrating the Black Organization for so long, Mr. Furuya had finally found a major breakthrough!

While the call was on, Kazami Yuya immediately used another phone to call his superior. The person on the other end seemed to be going through the same thing as him, answering rather slowly, but when they asked questions, their tone was completely clear and very urgent.

Kazami Yuya quickly relayed Amuro Tooru's words, and the person on the other end immediately contacted other subordinates without hanging up, while the sound of dressing could be heard.

Amuro Tooru's Zero Group is very special. In terms of working hours, everyone works 24 hours a day, all year round. At this time, everyone is moving quickly and information is quickly transmitted to Amuro Tooru's ears like a string of candied hawthorns.

Just as he had heard on the phone, Aoyama Pharmaceutical Company had caught fire unexpectedly, and firefighters were trying their best to put it out, but the fire was too intense and their efforts were not very effective.

Another unexpected and crucial piece of information is that about an hour earlier, a family in Shizuoka Prefecture reported a strange incident.

The male homeowner was attacked and knocked to the ground by his student over a trivial matter. No one noticed at the time, and the student did not intend to call the police or turn himself in. If things had continued to develop, the male homeowner would have certainly died.

As a result, a masked stranger with a gun broke in, intending to find some kind of magnetic disk. He unexpectedly disrupted the scene, giving the male homeowner a crucial chance to be rescued.

The man also left a message saying that he was Shirley's friend.

Sherry!

Upon hearing this news, this group of people immediately became agitated, and Amuro Tooru also noticed a crucial detail, speaking in a low voice from a dark corner:

"I just overheard a conversation between someone who looks like Vermouth and Itakura Suguru. One of the things they discussed was how Itakura Suguru could crack a disk!"

"!!!"

Many people on the other end of the phone were startled, and Kazami Yuya hurriedly spoke:

"Mr. Furuya previously said that Vermouth was suspected of betraying them, was it she who helped Sherry escape?"

“Vermouth is skilled in disguise and is highly trusted by the organization. It’s not impossible that she could act as an inside agent and contact others.” Amuro Tooru pondered for a few moments, his eyes sharpening. “Akai Shuichi!”

"Is it possible that Shirley and her team are working with the FBI? Have any cases involving Americans come up tonight?"

Actually, even Amuro Tooru himself thought this was a bit outrageous. Vermouth and Akai Shuichi were mortal enemies, how could they possibly join forces?

However, according to his secret investigation, Vermouth and Sherry should also be mortal enemies, and the two of them may cooperate. So, adding Shuichi Akai to the mix doesn't seem entirely impossible. Enemies and friends can change all the time.

After a moment of silence, the person on the other end of the phone actually gave an affirmative answer:

"Three suspected foreigners died tonight in Beika Central Park. They were all armed, but no identification documents were found. Their identities are still unknown."

"They're dead?"

Amuro Tooru frowned slightly. What did this mean? Had Vermouth and the others contacted the FBI and then double-crossed them? No identification was found on them…

"!!!"

A bad feeling suddenly flashed through his mind, and Amuro Tooru hurriedly asked, "Have all those people's faces been disfigured?"

"Yes, it's completely unrecognizable."

"I knew it! That must be it!"

Amuro Tooru said in a deep voice, "Vermouth knows disguise. She took those people's identification, most likely to take their identities. If those people were FBI agents, their accomplices would know about their operation, and Vermouth might not be able to infiltrate, but elsewhere..."

bang——

A soft door closing sound came from next door. Amuro Tooru quickly leaned closer to the peephole and saw the woman in the red dress he had seen before walking towards the elevator in the corridor with a relieved-looking Itakura Suguru.

Huh?

Amuro Tooru suddenly felt that the woman's profile looked strangely familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before.

However, it was only for a fleeting moment, and he assumed it was just another disguise by Vermouth, not giving it much thought. A thought even crossed his mind: could this be the face of one of the FBI's victims?

He whispered his guess to the person on the other end of the phone, adding, "In my conversation with Itakura Taku, I discovered that he seems to have a sense of justice and is resistant to the development of a software, but for some reason he has to do it."

I unexpectedly encountered Tequila, a member of the organization, here. He was very rude, and I think the organization must have threatened him with his life to make him develop software.

If Vermouth, posing as an FBI agent, tried to lure him to the United States and offer him witness protection, he might have agreed.

The superior on the other end of the phone thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "We can't rule out that possibility. We already have people over there, and we can launch the arrests at any time. Zero, you'll be in charge of this operation. I'm counting on you."

"understand!"

As soon as the elevator started descending, Amuro Tooru immediately left the room and ran towards the fire escape, descending the stairs with lightning speed, almost like a parkour performer.

After he ran through the seven floors and came out to the first floor, he saw that the elevator had only reached the third floor. This relieved him, and he quickly hid in the shadows.

Meanwhile, three of his teammates from Team Zero, whom he had contacted while going downstairs, entered the lobby on the first floor and hid behind various potted plants.

Ding--!

The elevator arrived at the first floor, and the elevator doors slowly opened, as everyone held their breath and craned their necks in anticipation.

Inside, there was no one!

Oops!

It was discovered!

Amuro Toru's heart skipped a beat. Just as he was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of a military green figure flashing in from outside the door. He quickly turned his gun around, but before he could get a clear look, he heard a loud thud in the air, and thick white mist instantly spread out!

not good!

It's a smoke bomb!

Moreover, the effect of this smoke grenade was clearly enhanced, and its diffusion speed was extremely fast, covering the entire area almost in the blink of an eye.

The members of Team Zero were all elites, and they quickly covered their mouths and noses, but just a second later, gunshots rang out.

Chapter 237 Sir, Death Has Come to Collect People

Following the principle of eliminating the strongest first, Ying Sheng, equipped with infrared night vision, aimed his first shot at Amuro Tooru.

Unfortunately, this guy was well hidden, and immediately ducked after seeing the smoke grenade, leaving him no room to aim. Helpless, he could only turn his gun towards the others.

boom--!

A guy who was all red fell to the ground.