Detective Conan: Becoming a Zaibatsu - Starting with Joining the Winery

Shuichi Akai?

Upon hearing the name, Lin Mo was completely stunned.

Obviously.

He never expected that Amuro Tooru would recommend this person.

But thinking about it carefully, it seems to make a lot of sense!

After all, unlike the public security bureaus in island nations, the FBI is an agency with independent law enforcement powers and has its own specialized elite special operations teams.

but……

Should we try to recruit Shuichi Akai?

Although this guy's overall abilities are indeed excellent, it is a fact that Miyano Akemi died because of him in the original work.

This shows that Shuichi Akai is rather cold-blooded.

To achieve one's goals, any means necessary!

Given the FBI's capabilities, it's impossible that they couldn't investigate Akemi Miyano's information. Shuichi Akai knew she was one of his relatives, yet he was still able to ruthlessly exploit her, and even leave Japan for the United States afterward...

He doesn't care at all whether Miyano Akemi, whom he's using, can survive in the Black Organization or escape.

Honestly.

Lin Mo didn't really want this kind of subordinate, even if the other person's overall abilities were quite good!

He hadn't considered whether he could win over Shuichi Akai, because having read the original work, he knew Shuichi Akai's goal, which, to put it bluntly, was to investigate his father, Tsutomu Akai.

How should I put this?

For codenamed members like Amuro Tooru, it might be difficult to investigate them within the organization, but for Lin Mo, it was just a matter of a casual remark.

A simple check on the internal network reveals that, given his senior management privileges, all organizational intelligence is readily available to him.

Of course.

Mary Akai's rejuvenation is also something the other party cares about.

and so.

I can help Shuichi Akai achieve his goals, so it won't be difficult for me to subdue him.

However, Lin Mo had some reservations about Shuichi Akai's character.

After taking a deep breath, Lin Mo spoke.

"Akai Shuichi..."

"I don't really like this person either; he's a bit too cold-blooded."

"However, I do know his purpose, and his background is indeed a bit complicated, so we'll leave this person for now."

"Let's talk about it later!"

Seeing Lin Mo make his decision, Amuro Tooru also felt a sense of agreement.

Yes!

He shared Lin Mo's view and strongly disapproved of Shuichi Akai.

Just then, Lin Mo suddenly joked, "Aren't you and Shuichi Akai mortal enemies? I remember you were determined to kill Shuichi Akai."

"Aren't you going to avenge Morofushi Kagemitsu?"

And, in response to this.

Upon hearing this, Amuro Tooru smiled smugly, then calmly said, "I have investigated that matter back then thoroughly. Strictly speaking, Kagemitsu committed suicide."

"Don't underestimate Team Zero; the resources I can mobilize are actually quite substantial!"

"And this matter is also somewhat related to me. Although I get angry every time I see Shuichi Akai, I mostly just use it as a way to vent my anger."

"After all, boss, you know how stifling it is for undercover agents like me in the organization!"

"Actually, my willingness to recommend Shuichi Akai is also somewhat related to the Kagemitsu incident."

"It was because I found out the truth of what happened back then that I realized I had indeed wronged Shuichi Akai. Also, Shuichi Akai isn't very good at explaining himself."

"Add to that punchable face, and you're just naturally not someone people like."

"so……"

"I was thinking about what happened with Akemi back then. Was there some misunderstanding involved?"

As Amuro Tooru spoke, Lin Mo was immediately stunned.

really……

That's quite possible!

Having read the original novel, Lin Mo knew that the death of Miyano Akemi was, in essence, the fault of the production team.

At the very beginning.

In the episode where Akemi Miyano appears, Shuichi Akai had not yet been created.

Her death was meant to make Conan truly understand the ruthlessness of the Black Organization. It was only after the character Shuichi Akai was created that he was linked to Akemi Miyano and Hashirama.

But now I live in the real world, so there might actually be some misunderstanding in this matter.

but.

On the contrary, Amuro Tooru had already investigated the matter thoroughly, which made him increasingly impressed with the capabilities of Public Security Zero Team.

Not bad!

It seems that subduing Amuro Tooru was indeed a brilliant move.

From now on, I can also call upon the forces of the Public Security Zero Group at any time.

"Okay, got it."

"If the opportunity arises later, I will try to reach out to Shuichi Akai."

"If there was indeed some misunderstanding regarding Akemi's matter back then, then I would welcome him to join us."

"Otherwise, let's forget about it!"

Lin Mo hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.

Yes!

Despite his current shortage of personnel in various aspects, he has long known that the establishment of a force definitely requires a reserve of talent from multiple fields.

Even if you can't trust someone with such a bad character, it's still a good thing to take advantage of them. However, Lin Mo still felt a little uncomfortable.

So, let's see.

Anyway, the FBI will come to Japan sooner or later, and I will meet Shuichi Akai sooner or later.

There's no rush to set up my own PMC company. I don't need too many private armed forces for the time being, and my subordinates' strength is enough to handle minor matters.

"Boss, you can decide."

Amuro Tooru shrugged, then stood up abruptly: "It's getting late, I should take my leave."

"Okay." Lin Mo nodded.

Amuro Tooru left under the guidance of the butler Ochiai, but Lin Mo did not leave the tea room directly. Instead, he slowly poured himself another cup.

He needs to think!

Amuro Tooru's arrival tonight, and the subsequent addition of Morofushi Takaaki's trio, will undoubtedly boost his strength once again, but the resulting resource issues also need to be considered.

after all……

To get these people promoted and given raises, not only is it necessary to exchange resources, but it's also necessary to get rid of a group of them.

Yes!

The island nation itself is not large, and high-level positions are very scarce; there's a shortage of positions for every radish!

Where are there so many vacant positions?

Therefore, if you want to promote one of your own people, you not only need to exchange resources, but also need to get rid of some of them.

Furthermore, with Akemi Miyano also joining the Metropolitan Police Department, while I will be able to mobilize more manpower in the future, the resources I need to invest will also increase accordingly.

So the question is, who should we team up with?

Lin Mo pondered silently for a while and realized that he didn't have many forces to choose from.

First of all.

Gin and rum!

They both undoubtedly have their own unique networks of contacts within the Metropolitan Police Department, the National Police Agency, and even the higher-level Public Safety Commission.

If it's a resource exchange, these two brothers can definitely help me get it done.

but……

Although he and these two brothers were destined to be staunch allies, he couldn't rely on just these two staunch allies in the future!

He needs to develop his own power and cannot rely too much on the organization.

If I don't consider these two brothers, then who else can I turn to?

Suzuki family, Odagiri.

He has a good relationship with the Suzuki family and has also been in contact with Toshiro Odagiri; these are all the resources he can leverage for the time being.

no way!

Lin Mo's rise to prominence has been too short.

However, Odagiri Toshiro can give up for now, since their previous collaboration is not yet complete, and it is not suitable to start a new collaboration with him before Odagiri Toshiro is fully transformed.

The Suzuki family?

They focused most of their energy on the business sector, and their influence within the Metropolitan Police Department was only average.

After pondering for a moment.

Lin Mo picked up his phone and called Yoko Okino.

"Yoko..."

"How's Toshiya Odagiri doing lately?"