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

Chapter 471 The Truth Revealed

"Meow—meow!"

The cat's eyes, though small, suddenly narrowed, and a fierce aura arose.

In the eyes of Sakata Yusuke and Okazaki Sumie, a small figure suddenly appeared, and several sharp lights extended from between the grappling hooks, cutting the rope in the blink of an eye!

"what!"

Both of them let out a scream. Although these sharp beams of light were sharp, they were not controlled precisely. Although they cut the ropes, both of them were injured by the beams of light.

On Sakata Yusuke's wrist, there was a deep, bone-revealing wound, while Okazaki Sumie was wounded on her neck, though the wound was shallower. Even so, the blood quickly stained her clothes red.

"What is this? It's a cat? How is that possible!"

It was only then that Yusuke Sakata realized that the one who had just cut the rope and saved Sumie Okazaki was actually a cat!

At this moment, Lingyu Cat's pupils turned vertically, and its small body exuded an aura like that of a fierce tiger, as if it could tear the person in front of it to shreds in the next instant.

"Meow—!"

The voice carried a sense of intimidation.

"Damn it, I'm scared! It's just a cat, why am I afraid?"

He was furious. His plan was about to succeed completely, but at this crucial moment, it was ruined by a cat. It was like reading a novel.

Everything about it felt unreal, yet it actually happened.

"No, I can't just sit here and wait to die. Heiji is incredibly perceptive. I've only managed to create a time gap. If he realizes what's happening, he'll be here soon, and then I'll be completely finished!"

He had a gun in his arms, but he knew that if he fired now, he would be completely exposed. So he hurriedly pulled out the dagger he had prepared beforehand and rushed towards Okazaki Sumie.

Just as he was about to strike, the small figure leaped out again and attacked him.

"hateful!"

He swung his sword again with all his might, turning to stab at Lingyu, but that small figure was as fast as lightning. Just as he thrust out, the other's figure suddenly turned, and he felt a sharp pain on his back, and fell heavily to the ground again.

"what!"

This time, however, it wasn't him who screamed, but Ms. Okazaki, who had just narrowly escaped death; she was filled with terror.

What had just happened was like a nightmare for her.

Immersed in fear, she thought she had found a savior when she saw the police, but to her surprise, the young policeman tried to kill her right away!

Just when she was on the verge of death, a cat came out and saved her. Then she saw a fight between a person and a cat, and saw the young policeman being injured again. This made her feel scared again, and she couldn't help but scream again.

"Damn it, it hurts so much!"

At this moment, Yusuke Sakata was in excruciating pain from the wounds on his arms and back. His sharp claws, though small cat claws, were just as effective as tiger claws when they gripped a person.

"Enough, you woman! I'm going to kill you!"

He had no other choice at this point. He suddenly pulled out a gun from his pocket. This was his last resort; only in this way could he have a chance to turn the tide.

Just as he raised his gun, a voice rang out:

"I advise you to put your gun away. This is your last chance. You should think it through."

At this moment, three figures appeared at the door of the toilet. The toilet was dimly lit, and the view from there was somewhat blinding. When he squinted and saw clearly, his whole body went limp, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

"You all actually came!"

The three people who arrived were none other than Miyazaki Hayao, Kogoro Mouri, and Heizo Hattori. Kogoro had a smug look on his face. Catching a criminal was not difficult; the difficult part was stopping crime.

Now he's the one who stops criminals from committing crimes, which is truly remarkable.

"It really was you! Officer Sakata, although we had suspected you for a while, we didn't expect it to actually be you. Do you have anything to say now?"

A flurry of footsteps approached, and Heiji Hattori and Conan, having heard the screams from Ms. Okazaki's apartment upstairs, finally rushed over.

"Dad, Miyazaki and Uncle Mori, what are you doing here? Ms. Okazaki, you're actually here! And Officer Sakata, what's going on?"

However, Hattori Heizo ignored him at this moment, and simply sighed at Sakata:

"Sakata, although the truth is out now, I still want to hear what the reason was!"

Yusuke Sakata's face turned pale: "Chief, I dare not hide anything from you. This matter dates back to twenty years ago. My father was a training instructor for the licensing exam. He was a strict man and was often called a devil coach. He was extremely harsh on the students who took the certification exam."

Therefore, they were resented by the students. So at that time, they set a trap for the six people who were taking the exam: Hidetoshi Nagao, Kazuto Noyasu, Tayo Nishiguchi, Sumie Okazaki, Sotaro Goshi, and Kiichiro Numabuchi.

They deliberately leaked brake fluid from the brake system and tricked my father into drinking an alcoholic beverage, then let him drive the faulty car, which led to the tragedy.

I later worked hard to become a police officer, all for my father's case.

Chief, my original plan was to kill this woman, then lure out that guy, Sōtarō Kōshi, and then find an opportunity to kill him, finally framing that guy, Kiichirō Numabuchi, since he's already a wanted murderer anyway.

I never expected that my plan would be discovered by you before it was even halfway done. Numabuchi Kiichiro is in the hut on Kinmen Mountain. I've handcuffed him and locked him inside. Go and arrest him.

He suddenly raised his pistol, pointed the muzzle at his temple, and tried to commit suicide.

Just then, the trigger was pulled, but a snapping sound was heard. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the pistol in his hand had been split in two.

A buzzing sound came from the wall behind them; it was the end of a dinner knife protruding from the wall, trembling violently.

It was clear that someone had just thrown the kitchen knife, which then severed his revolver, bringing his suicide attempt to a complete end.

Soon, Yusuke Sakata and Sumie Okazaki were taken to the police car. However, before going to the police station, they had to go to the hospital to have their injuries properly bandaged.

Hattori Heizo said in a deep voice, "I'm very curious, how did you come to this conclusion? Sakata was very good at hiding his identity, and he was with you before Noyasu and Kazuto fell. How did you come to suspect him?"

Kogoro Mouri was delighted and wanted to explain, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he realized that he was just going along with the flow, so he quickly shut his mouth.

"Actually, it's quite simple. I've never believed in coincidences. In this world, true coincidences are extremely rare. Most so-called coincidences are man-made. It's almost impossible that Ye An and the corpse would just happen to land on the police car."

You know, our trip to that pancake shop was originally a very random thing to do. I immediately thought, if this was arranged by someone, who has the ability to let us see this so-called coincidental scene?

Following this line of thought, I realized that only Officer Sakata could have done this.

Chapter 472 Hattori Shizuka's Test (3rd update!)

"So, it was around that time that His Excellency Miyazaki began to suspect Sakata? That seems rather far-fetched," Hattori Heizo asked doubtfully.

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "That's true. So this was just a fleeting thought of mine. I discussed it with Uncle Mori, and we both agreed that the other party's purpose was definitely not just to let us see it."

The fact that the other party committed such a high-profile murder, and that the method of killing was so ritualistic, suggests that the most direct purpose was, firstly, to provoke the police, or rather, to create the appearance of provoking the police and attract their attention. Now that I think about it, what he really wanted was to attract Hattori Heiji's attention.

If Hattori Heiji were involved in this case, as Hattori's partner and one of the detectives, he would naturally be able to participate in the case very smoothly, thus laying the foundation for the final assassination of Kōshi Sōtarō, the prefectural councilor.

However, at that time, I only had a rough idea of ​​what was going on. I was certain of one thing: this woman was definitely the key figure. As long as she survived, many things would naturally fall into place.

As for the second purpose, it was naturally for Ms. Okazaki Sumie. She had witnessed her old acquaintance being brutally murdered, and the fear in her heart became the last straw that broke her. In this way, as a police officer, he could drive this woman to do things to facilitate his killing.

Everything was now connected, and everyone couldn't help but show a look of sudden realization.

Both Heiji Hattori and Conan were deeply shocked.

This guy actually noticed Sakata Yusuke back at the very beginning and deduced so much.

Hattori Hanzo nodded slightly: "It's truly unbelievable, Mr. Miyazaki, that you deduced all this from just a few clues. But I'm still very curious, what exactly is your cat...?"

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Chief, I think there's no need to say anything about this, as it's my secret."

As she spoke, she reached out and beckoned, and Lingyu, who had been squatting to the side, suddenly leaped up, jumping several meters in an instant, and landed steadily on Miyazaki Yu's shoulder like a little cheetah.

Hattori Heiji's expression hardened, and he was about to retort that his father was the department head and he was just asking a question, so why was he being so arrogant?

Before she could even speak, a hand grabbed her clothes. She turned around, saw Conan, and gave him a barely perceptible shake of her head before giving up.

"You've all had a hard day. Let's go to my house now, so that I, as a native of Osaka, can show you some hospitality."

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In Heiji Hattori's home, soft light shines on the dining table.

The Osaka General Manager, who is resolute and decisive on the outside, has a gentle smile when facing his wife, especially when eating the food she cooks. His eyes narrow into slits, making it impossible to see his expression.

"Everyone, please try these. I made them all. Thank you all for your hard work today. It was a wonderful trip, but the case interrupted it. However, I would also like to thank Detective Mouri and Mr. Miyazaki. If it weren't for your help, the father and son probably wouldn't have come back tonight."

They're both the same type; once they see a case, they can't help but want to solve it as quickly as possible before they're satisfied.

Kazuha, who was enjoying her meal to the side, puffed out her cheeks and nodded:

"Auntie is right. Those two are just like that, especially Heiji. Several times he has rushed out to solve cases without regard for the danger. Now there's another one, this four-eyed brat. They're really worrying."

I feel sorry for Conan for a second. Not only did he get caught in the crossfire, but he also got a new nickname.

"Haha, you little brat with four eyes? Conan, this nickname really suits you," he said, taking the opportunity to rub Conan's big head, leaving Conan feeling helpless.

This guy seems to have seen through his identity one moment, and then seems to know nothing the next. What is he thinking?

After the meal, everyone started chatting. Hattori Heiji's mother, Hattori Shizuka, was no ordinary person. Not only was she an excellent cook, but she was also capable, calm, and composed.

In casual conversation, just a few words can set the mood and keep the conversation flowing smoothly without any awkward silences.

This made everyone feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze, and all the tension and alienation quickly disappeared. The tension and fatigue of the day also vanished in no time.

"Although I really want to address you as Mr. Miyazaki, just like my husband, I really can't bring myself to do it when I see that you are about the same age as my son. How about this, I'll call you Miyazaki, and you can call Shizuka Auntie, just like Kazuha and Ran do, okay?"

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Of course, no problem. Although Hattori Heiji and I don't interact much, we have fought each other in the Kendo Tournament. We are both high school students and peers, so it is perfectly appropriate for me to call you Auntie."

However, since Your Excellency was too polite before, I had no choice but to agree.

Hattori Shizuka secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared in her eyes.

"That would be great. Although it's nice to be called younger than my age, I'm still very clear in my heart that an old woman would find it very annoying to be called 'sister'."

However, she changed the subject and smiled, saying, "I heard Heizo mention before that you, Miyazaki, are already a sword saint. It's really unbelievable."

I and Heizo were once fascinated by swordsmanship and spent many years practicing the way of the sword, but our achievements were very limited. I wonder if we could witness the extent to which the sword saint's swordsmanship has reached.

Upon hearing this, Miyazaki Yu smiled slightly; this family was indeed quite interesting.

Or perhaps it should be said that these detective families are all very interesting.

Just like the Kudo family, Shinichi Kudo seems pretty good, but compared to Yusaku Kudo, there is still a big gap. The same goes for the Hattori family.

Compared to Hattori Heiji's carefree nature and Hattori Heizo's taciturnity, this Lady Hattori was definitely a more formidable person. With her calm, reserved demeanor and gentle smile, she completely dispelled the slight awkwardness between them.

He also subtly probed, which was exactly what Hattori Heizo wanted. He clearly knew some secrets, so he harbored resentment towards Miyazaki Yu, but dared not say it outright.

His wife, however, helped him achieve his goal without making a sound, which was certainly a good thing.