Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

Despite layers of protection, the family's important members were assassinated one by one, and there was nothing that could be done to change the situation.

Any trust can be completely shattered under such circumstances.

The girl's eyes were full of pleading. She really had no other choice. The only method she could think of was to ask Miyazaki Yu to help.

The Morita family had previously hoped to leverage the power of the Kendo Association by requesting the Sword Masters Association behind it to intervene, but the Sword Masters Association would not get involved in such matters.

They didn't have such a relationship with those sword masters, and although the sword masters were individually powerful, they all had families and belonged to various schools.

In other words, they also bear enormous responsibilities. This kind of criminal organization is extremely brutal, and if they were not closely related to each other, no one would go head-to-head with a brutal criminal organization for the sake of unrelated people.

Miyazaki Yu's serious expression vanished, and he smiled slightly, saying, "I understand everything now, and I can agree. However, the due reward cannot be reduced by a single penny."

The girl was slightly taken aback at first, then was so happy she couldn't speak.

She made herself very clear, and the other party understood perfectly. Agreeing to this meant that they would have to confront a mysterious international criminal organization head-on!

Even if they are sword masters, possessing terrifying combat power beyond ordinary people, they are still desperate criminals with guns in their hands, making them still very dangerous and requiring them to take huge risks.

She knew that becoming a swordsman would grant her several special powers, and she would never have to worry about money.

He brought up money simply to reduce his psychological pressure.

He immediately stood up and bowed deeply to Miyazaki Hayao.

"That's great, Miyazaki! As long as you can protect my father, the Morita Group will definitely give you a price that satisfies you!"

"Now that we know, let's take action immediately. I'm also eager to meet these so-called international criminal organizations and see just how capable they really are."

On a rooftop a few kilometers away, a handsome young man was fiddling with a remote control, which had a display screen on it.

This was clearly a remote-controlled airplane, and he was using the camera on it to observe something.

"As expected, Miss Morita has decided to go find that guy after all."

The thought of that guy gave him a headache.

The speed that the magician was so proud of was useless in front of him. His opponent also had a terrifying insight that was beyond ordinary people, making it difficult for him to deal with, especially the opponent's sword.

Even bulletproof glass that can withstand bullets can be easily penetrated.

Although he was confident in his abilities, his magic tricks were only effective against normal people. He had no good way to deal with a monster who was beyond human capabilities.

"It seems that Kaito is quite afraid of that Miyazaki swordsman. He doesn't even dare to go near him to gather information beforehand, and only dares to hide here."

A slender and alluring figure walked over; it was none other than Koizumi Akako, whom we hadn't seen in a long time. And the person observing with the remote-controlled airplane was none other than Kaito Kuroba, the true form of Phantom Thief Kid.

This woman knows Kaito Kuroba's identity as Phantom Thief Kid, and she is also the legitimate heir to the Red Magic, with very sophisticated methods, which makes it impossible for Kaito Kuroba to deal with her.

"Oh, it's Akako-kun. I just came here to enjoy the scenery. Standing here and looking out over the Tishinatsu River has a unique charm."

Koizumi Akako smiled faintly: "It's normal for you to feel scared. This person may have reached a level beyond that of ordinary people. Spying on him is a very dangerous thing. And what's most infuriating is that he seems to have exceeded some kind of limit. Before, I could predict his future very clearly, but now I can't. Every time I try to predict his future, it's all a mess. It's really disappointing."

Although he didn't want to get involved with a witch with unpredictable methods, Kaito Kuroba still listened attentively.

After all, if this woman had any special news, listening to it wouldn't hurt him, but he never expected to hear this.

"Don't be disappointed. I predicted your outcome. This operation will be the closest you've ever come to the truth."

Chapter 226 Hakuba Saguru and Hattori Heiji (3rd update!)

"The closest we've ever come to the truth? It seems those are the very people who caused trouble at the Morita family's house this time. Thank you!"

He knew that this was a hint that Koizumi Akako had deliberately given him, and he felt even more grateful to the girl.

However, he still spoke up: "This matter is likely to be extremely dangerous. That organization is so crazy, even daring to provoke the Japanese police, that it obviously has a huge scheme. Many of those guys are insane lunatics. You must not get involved, otherwise even beautiful flowers will be stained with blood by swords."

With a slight smile, he suddenly leaped off the rooftop. In the shadows of the building, his clothes changed in the blink of an eye, transforming him into the attire of Phantom Thief Kid.

The hang glider then unfurled on his back and gracefully disappeared from sight.

Watching his figure, Koizumi Akako stretched and yawned, her beautiful figure exposed to the air.

"He is an interesting man, but he is still not as good as that man. According to the records of our ancestors, there are only two kinds of people who cannot perform divination: one is those who are in high positions of power and have the ability to influence the general trend."

Their every word and action can influence the course of world events. Trying to predict them through divination is almost equivalent to predicting the future of the world, so it's impossible.

Then, the person predicted to be the one possessed extraordinary strength. Throughout history, the famous and powerful figures were beings whose abilities were beyond the reach of magic, and that guy was clearly one of them.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but half-cover her mouth and let out a giggle.

"This is going to be a good show. On one side is a powerful and mysterious organization, and on the other side is a contemporary swordsman who has mastered extraordinary sword skills, as well as the Phantom Thief Kid, who is known as the world's number one phantom thief. It's really something to look forward to. What kind of story will unfold? I'm going to keep my eyes wide open and watch carefully."

On the top floor of a building.

One person pushed open the long-sealed rooftop door, which was unlocked, and two figures walked up.

The girls couldn't help but complain.

"Heiji, why did we have to come here? My legs are about to break."

The visitors were Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha.

No wonder, this is a high-rise building with more than 30 floors. Due to the typhoon, there was a regional power outage last night, and this building was also affected by the power outage.

To get here, one naturally needs to put in a lot of hard work, which means climbing step by step to the top floor. The girl was naturally complaining endlessly about how difficult it was.

"Alright, Kazuha, we're here to investigate a case, not to have fun. I told you before to go back first, but you wouldn't listen."

Yuanshan and Ye pouted and glared at each other angrily.

"I know you too well. Once you start investigating a case, you'll stop at nothing. I'll have to keep an eye on you for your mother's sake!"

Hattori Heiji smiled faintly. How could he not understand the girl's concern? However, this time the opponent might be very formidable, so he tried his best to get the girl away.

However, Kazuha is getting smarter and smarter. She used to be so easy to fool, but now the usual methods are no longer effective. It's really a headache.

Just then, Hattori Heiji's expression suddenly tightened.

"Sure enough, someone has already gotten there first!"

As he spoke, he ran in one direction of the building, and Kazuha could only hurry to follow. When Hattori Heiji stopped, Kazuha was also taken aback.

"What a handsome man."

A tall young man with brown hair came into view. His suit accentuated his upright figure. He must have been over 1.8 meters tall. His face still had a hint of childishness, indicating that he was still very young and perhaps a high school student.

The man turned to look at Hattori Heiji, and the wariness in his expression vanished instantly.

"From the look in your eyes just now, I can tell that you obviously recognized me. And you look very familiar. You seem to be a high school detective like me, right?"

At this moment, their gazes clashed in the air, and an invisible confrontation had already begun.

"Hello, my name is Hakuba Saguru, and I am a detective."

Hattori Heiji also extended his hand earnestly, and after the two shook hands, he introduced himself.

"Heiji Hattori is a high school detective. This is Kazuha Toyama, my classmate. You must be Inspector Hakuba's son, right?"

When Hakuba Saguru heard Hattori Heiji's name, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"That's right, it's me. You really are Hattori Heiji, the son of the Osaka Prefectural Police Chief, the Kudo of Kanto, and the Hattori of Kansai. I never expected to meet you here. But I think that will change soon, because there's also Hakuba in the east!"

Hattori Heiji chuckled: "Kudo is quite capable, but as for your strength, we still need to verify it with one more thing."

Hakuba Saguru smiled and said, "Isn't my presence here a form of verification?"

Hattori Heiji frowned and said, "So you really came for that matter. How annoying! I was hoping to show off my skills, but all these troublesome guys have come. It's really infuriating."

Kazuha, standing to the side, was truly puzzled. The conversation between the two was so cryptic that it was impossible to understand what they were talking about.

"Heiji, what do you mean? Why is his presence here considered a confirmation?"

Hattori Heiji abandoned his cryptic remarks and spoke directly.

"Kazuha, do you remember what case we're involved in this time?"

Kazuha retorted, unconvinced, "Of course I know! It's about the series of murders of members of the Morita Foundation, isn't it?"

Hattori Heiji nodded and said, "That's right. And across from this building are Morita's properties. The main members of the Morita family live in the villa area across the street, and this is the highest point in the surrounding area."

"Of course, it's also the best place for sniping."

Hakuba Saguru interjected at the opportune moment.

Clearly, both of them were highly skilled detectives who had detected the danger signals from the series of murders. Therefore, they both found the most suitable sniping location within a few miles.

That's precisely why appearing here is a way to prove one's strength.

Kazuha was surprised; he hadn't expected that just by arriving here, they had already completed a very subtle exchange.

Hakuba Saguru continued, "It's not just that; I've made an important discovery."

He took a few steps to the side and pointed to the ground, where a very clear mark appeared in Hattori Heiji's field of vision.

"These are... marks left by the sniper rifle's bipod!"

At this moment, Hattori Heiji had become completely serious.

"It seems those people were already here!"

Hakuba Saguru sighed, "These guys are really crazy. They actually want to do this. Now, that Senator Morita is probably in grave danger."

Hattori Heiji shook his head and said, "There might be danger, but it's not really in imminent danger. After all, that guy has already made his move. As long as that guy is there, Representative Morita will be safe. I can guarantee that!"

Chapter 227 Cooking Skills Are a Byproduct

"Fuck-"

Large chunks of beef began to tumble on the grill, the red and white snowflake-like spots on the premium beef steaks starting to ooze a layer of butter and quickly releasing an enticing aroma.

However, the people who were eating at the moment had no time to pay attention to the aroma of the beef, and began to focus on the dishes in front of them.

On a brown ceramic plate, about the size of a basketball, were slices of beef, each about the size of a man's palm. The beef was clearly high-quality, with a beautiful color that made one's mouth water.

Chili flakes are clearly visible on the large slices of beef, and the sesame oil sprinkled on top makes the beef look even more delicious. When you pick up a slice with your chopsticks, the large slice of beef is as thin as a sheet of paper.

Generally speaking, such thin slices of meat are definitely too difficult to pick up with chopsticks.

Even if you can pick them up, they're either torn or stuck together. But these slices of meat are completely different. It's as if the tendons are still there. When you pick them up, they're intact and don't break. Under the light in the room, you can clearly see the muscle texture on the beef.

Each slice of beef is like a perfectly painted work of art.

"delicious!"