Detective Conan: The Superpowered Beings of the Detective Conan World

"Edogawa Conan? That's a fairly common name, but it's not good to have a name that's too unusual."

Dr. Agasa didn't say anything more after hearing this.

"A normal name?"

Hoshino Hikaru was somewhat surprised, but she quickly realized that in the original work of her previous life, Edogawa Conan was a very strange name. However, in this world, with the emergence of superpowers and the Abyss, the status of the detective profession has changed, and some related names are used a lot. Conan is no longer a special name, just like Zihan in her previous life.

At that moment, a new light screen appeared above Shinichi and Conan's heads.

Name: Conan Edogawa

[Rank: LV4 Detective (Special Profession, can be upgraded), LV3 Soccer Player (Combat, can be upgraded), LV3 Skateboarder (Concealment, can be upgraded), LV5 Death Aura Bearer (Concealment), LV4 Learning Expert (Concealment)]

[Characteristics: Can sense murderous intent through the Grim Reaper's aura; easily encounters various cases in daily life; under the influence of drugs, physical potential and learning ability are greatly enhanced, allowing mastery of various skills in a short period of time, such as skateboarding, tranquilizer guns, retractable belts, etc.]

"Is this Conan's aura? His potential is truly terrifying."

Hoshino Hikaru raised an eyebrow, looking at Conan who had gained a whole host of new skills. Not only did he have the Grim Reaper aura that drew him to cases, but he also had a whole host of new skills, including a hidden skill that could grow.

When I was at the Teitan Superpower School in this world, the teachers talked about many things about superpowers. First of all, although superpowers have the potential to grow, they are all improved step by step from LV1 after awakening. However, the talent of superpowers has an upper limit. Most people's potential will reach its limit by the age of twenty-five at the latest.

Although Shinichi Kudo is seventeen years old and theoretically still has the potential to improve, his talent test had already reached its limit. Now, his two superpowers, "detective" and "soccer," have become growth potential, which means that he can grow as Conan and has a high probability of breaking through to LV5.

In this superpowered world, even globally, Level 5 espers are extremely rare. Among the publicly known espers, there are only three: Yusaku Kudo, who excels at "deduction," Toichi Kuroba, the "magician" who has been missing for many years, and Makoto Kyogoku, the "Saiyan." Of course, Professor Agasa is also one, and there are probably others in the Black Organization as well.

"Shinichi, and Hoshino, what are your plans next? Is there anything I can do for you?"

Dr. Agasa sat on the sofa and asked somewhat absentmindedly, "Although I am a top-level LV5 'scientist,' I am not very good at combat and strategy. I can only provide some logistical support."

"I've discussed this with Hoshino. First, we need a detective."

Conan took a sip of oolong tea and spoke in a serious tone. On the way here, he had already told Hoshino Hikaru about the information he had gathered about the Black Organization over the years, and the two had a thorough discussion.

"detective?"

Dr. Agasa paused for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing in his small eyes.

"That's right. Although the Black Organization is powerful, it is essentially a criminal organization hidden underground. Therefore, to investigate them, we need a profession that can get close to them. Apart from the official superpower bureau, the only other option is a detective."

Conan nodded, a glint of light flashing beneath his eyes.

"The Black Organization's daily operations are inevitably linked to various crimes such as murder and extortion. The best way to investigate them is to prepare a profession that allows you to get involved legitimately."

Hikaru Hoshino nodded as well. On the way to the professor's house, he and Conan had already discussed their next move.

"But if we're investigating crimes, the official superpower bureau..."

The professor started to speak subconsciously, but he suddenly realized something, looked at Conan's small figure, and sighed slightly.

"We can't let the authorities know about this. Otherwise, they might notice that I've shrunk, and we can't afford the consequences. After all, reversing aging and achieving immortality are terrifying abilities that so many people desire."

A glint of light reflected from Conan's glasses, and his tone carried a strange undertone.

Although Shinichi Kudo is only seventeen years old, thanks to his father's guidance and his experiences in recent years, he has a sufficient understanding of the dark side of society.

"If the authorities find out that someone has successfully reversed aging, then the authorities may become more terrifying than the Black Organization."

Hikaru Hoshino patted Conan on the shoulder and spoke with a touch of wistfulness.

"That's right. Therefore, we should stay away from government officials as much as possible, and only cooperate with them in a limited way when absolutely necessary. The only civilian organizations that can deal with all kinds of criminals and cooperate with the government without restrictions are detectives."

After Conan finished speaking, he looked at Professor Agasa and stared at him with his big, watery eyes without saying a word.

"You mean, you want Hoshino to join the Agasa Detective Agency, and Shinichi... Conan, you'll act as his assistant?"

The professor seemed to understand Shinichi Kudo's meaning and spoke thoughtfully.

In this world, being a detective is a very high-level profession. One needs to take multiple exams to obtain a detective qualification certificate in order to become a trainee detective. Moreover, after becoming a trainee detective, one can usually only serve as an advisor in a detective agency or a superpower bureau. Most trainee detectives are high school students who become full-fledged detectives after graduation.

Although Professor Agasa is not good at reasoning, as a top scientist, he has a wealth of knowledge and can solve cases using scientific methods. He has also taken the "professional detective" exam and has complete certificates and a business license for his detective agency.

Currently, the Agasa Detective Agency has two trainee detectives: Shinichi Kudo and Ran Mouri.

Although Shinichi Kudo is exceptionally talented, he is currently only an intern detective due to his young age, as is Hikaru Hoshino. Most people at Teitan High School have intern detective certificates, including Sonoko Suzuki.

In theory, trainee detectives are supposed to study at school. If they want to participate in social cases, according to the theoretical process, they need to join a veteran detective with a business license in a detective agency and become an intern in the agency.

Afterwards, detectives from detective agencies can become special advisors to the Metropolitan Police Department's Superpower Bureau. Shinichi Kudo used this process to be certified as a special advisor by Inspector Megure, as an intern detective at Agasa Detective Agency.

"Doctor, let Hoshino join Agasa Detective Agency as your assistant, and I... will be the assistant's assistant. That way, we'll have a legitimate reason to take action in the future."

Conan rubbed his temples, looking a bit of a headache, and spoke up.

Detective agencies can recruit trainee detectives as assistants, as long as they are 16 years of age or older. In addition, the assistants themselves can also recruit some younger assistants.

In particular, the detectives in this world are influenced by Sherlock Holmes, Watson, and the Baker Street Detectives. Occasionally, some detectives will have children as their assistants. In name, they are assistants, but in reality, it is more like an extracurricular way of training students.

"I see, I understand. Leave it to me."

Professor Agasa nodded. This was indeed a reasonable way to include Conan Edogawa, a child, in the operation, and he naturally wouldn't refuse.

"And also, Doctor..."

"Ding! Guest arrives, identity verified, Ran Mouri!"

Just as the three continued their discussion, MOSS's voice came from Professor Agasa's watch.

"Doctor, are you there?"

As soon as MOSS finished speaking, a familiar female voice came from outside the door, accompanied by light footsteps.

"Mouri-kun is here, what are you going to do?"

Hikaru Hoshino glanced at Conan on the other side and spoke casually.

"As for Xiaolan, I think I should explain this to her; it wouldn't be right to keep it from her."

Conan Edogawa spoke without hesitation, seemingly without any intention of hiding anything.

"Huh? You mean, you're going to tell Xiaolan your true identity?"

Hoshino Hikaru's voice rose several octaves, and a look of shock appeared in his eyes.

Conan is going to tell Ran that he is Shinichi Kudo? This is absolutely shocking!