The cross-dressing master in the world of Detective Conan

According to surveillance video, Hattori Heiji was originally driving Kazuha on the main road, but this guy lured him onto a remote national highway.

Although it is located at the intersection of Osaka and Kyoto, few people come here because the roads are rugged and a large part of them are uphill and difficult to traverse.

It seems that Goro Kamata came prepared. I wonder what gives him the confidence to face Hattori Heiji and Kazuha's mixed doubles match all by himself.

Or did this guy call in reinforcements for a group beating?

After driving on the national highway for about five or six minutes, Kaoru Kazama could faintly smell the familiar scent of the two of them carried on the night breeze.

Actually, among all the people, the one with the most distinctive flavor is Uncle Mori.

Because he was a heavy smoker, you could say he was completely tainted by smoke; no matter what clothes he wore, he always smelled of tobacco.

Secondly, there's Ai Haibara, who has a very unique, cool fragrance.

However, Kaoru Kazama never mentioned that these two people rarely went missing.

Usually, it's the kind of detective who doesn't have any particular flair who goes missing, since they're professional disappearants after all.

"Huh? There's a sound."

Kaoru Kazama slowed down his car as soon as he smelled the faint scent in the air.

As the aroma grew stronger, the faint sound of metal clashing could be heard in the distance.

It kept making a clanging and rattling sound.

Judging from the rhythm and frequency, they're probably slashing each other with swords.

Could it be that Kamata Goro challenged Hattori Heiji to a one-on-one duel? But judging from the chaotic nature of the sounds, it clearly wasn't; it was more like a group fight.

With that thought in mind, Kaoru Kazama pushed off with his foot, and the car engine roared as the car's speed suddenly increased. The scenery outside the window rushed past, and the car sped towards Hattori Heiji and the others like an arrow released from a bow.

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"They really think too highly of me, that so many of them came at me at once."

Hattori Heiji's figure swayed slightly; his day had been far too eventful.

After riding a motorcycle all morning to Kyoto, I then accompanied my best friend to explore half of Kyoto. We were even attacked on Mount Kurama, and during the chase, we performed a variety of high-difficulty motorcycle stunts.

And now, late at night, he has to face a beating from so many people. To be honest, if it weren't for his good physical condition from long-term training, he probably would have been on his knees long ago.

"Kazuha, how are things on your end?"

While using his katana to fiercely parry an attack from a masked man, Hattori Heiji asked Kazuha behind him.

At that moment, He Ye Zheng dodged the slash coming from the opposite side by side, and then countered by twisting the opponent's arm, using his weight to press the opponent hard to the ground, making him unable to move.

"I'm fine, Heiji."

They are currently being attacked by eight men wearing Noh masks and green headscarves.

Directly in front of them, a figure completely shrouded in black, standing out starkly from the group of Noh clowns, stood with his arms crossed, enjoying the scene of them being besieged.

Like a high and mighty god, Hattori Heiji could even feel the playful and mocking gaze he was being cast at him, even though he couldn't see anything through the mask.

Chapter 390 Young man, I didn't realize you were one of us!

"Damn it, that arrogant guy is too cocky. I need to think of a way to get Kazuha out of here and clean up the mess."

Although he lacks emotional intelligence, Hattori Heiji's thought process is still in line with the behavior of most male protagonists in romance novels.

In dangerous situations, the first priority is to find a way to get the female lead out of danger. This will not only bring in outside help but also earn her gratitude.

However, before Hattori Heiji could come up with a solution, Kazama Kaoru had already made his appearance.

Actually, her entrance was somewhat eye-catching, stealing the spotlight from Hattori Heiji's unfinished heroic rescue.

Taking them by surprise, Kaoru Kazama arrived at the scene at high speed with a whooshing sound.

We should thank this guy for choosing such a good spot; there were trees lining both sides, and by alternating between them, the speed was even much faster than gliding through the air.

Kazama Kaoru appeared as if by divine intervention, seemingly in the blink of an eye, and casually used the back of his knife to cut down two thugs.

God knows how much willpower she used to resist the urge to strike the back of the necks of those masked humanoid monsters.

"Sister Xiaoxun, what brings you here? And what's with your outfit?"

Kazuha looked at Kazama Kaoru in confusion as she was fully armed. This time, she was wearing the original 3D Maneuver Gear, and even her orange vest was the same.

If it weren't for her dislike of the color green, Kazuha would definitely have noticed the Wings of Freedom floating in mid-air immediately.

"It's nothing. This is equipment specially issued by the Metropolitan Police Department, specifically for dealing with these armed thugs."

Kaoru Kazama casually skipped over the topic.

Of course, it's a bit unfair to attribute a groundbreaking invention from the world of Attack on Titan to the laid-back Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, but given the current situation, there's not much that can be explained.

Seeing Kazama Kaoru's series of actions, Kamata Goro, who had been watching from the sidelines with his arms crossed, finally made a move.

His movements were quite rhythmic, giving him the aura of a behind-the-scenes boss.

"How are you doing? Can you still hold on?"

Kaoru Kazama looked at Heiji Hattori, who was panting heavily, and asked suspiciously.

Actually, you can't blame him for being physically weak. Before Kazama Kaoru arrived, he had already been fighting for more than half an hour.

While Hattori Heiji's exceptional swordsmanship certainly played a part, it was probably more due to the man named Kamata Goro's manipulative, cat-and-mouse mentality.

"Chris, how long until the Osaka police force arrives?"

"Mom, hang in there! The nearest police car should be here in about ten minutes."

Seeing the two masked humanoid monsters he had knocked down rub the back of their necks and stand up again, Kazama Kaoru couldn't help but feel a little troubled.

But there was no other way. If she hadn't rushed in, judging from Hattori Heiji's exhausted state, he would probably have been injured in a few more minutes.

Although it seemed that Goro Kamata was holding back, the masked humanoid monster was always ruthless when it came to sword fighting.

That roughly means they don't intend to kill you outright, but if you can't escape losing an arm or a leg, there's nowhere to complain.

"brush"

He silently activated his Sharingan. In this crucial moment of fighting eight opponents at once, he had to use his cheat ability as soon as possible, or it would become obsolete.

Kazuha was supporting the exhausted Hattori Heiji, while the remaining masked humanoid monsters, which were quite colorful, all surrounded Kazama Kaoru.

"Itachi Uchiha's nickname is 'Uchiha One Against Seven,' I wonder how many I could take on with my two three-tomoe Sharingan and Third Master's physical abilities?"

When the masked humanoid monsters formed a semi-encirclement, Kazama Kaoru had already made his move.

Since we're being ganged up on, the best course of action is to strike first and minimize the enemy's manpower as much as possible.

Within his scarlet pupils, three tomoe rotated, clearly showing the trajectory of the blade that gleamed with white light.

At the same time, the Christia processor in his brain was working at high speed, helping Kazama Kaoru calculate the best angle to dodge the attack and the attack route that would maximize the use of his strength.

In an instant, Kaoru Kazama was like a precisely operating robot, struggling to defend himself against the continuous barrage of swords and spears from several people.

At first glance, she looks like a lotus flower swaying in a storm, but if you look closely, you'll find that she almost always narrowly avoids the opponent's attack at the smallest angle, while launching a counterattack as quickly as possible.

"Illusion Technique: The Technique That Is Not Here"

The crimson Sharingan met the opponent's pupils directly, the three jet-black tomoe reflected in his eyes. The genjutsu was activated in that instant, and the opponent's tense muscles stopped moving.

"Ah~"

However, stopping in the midst of a flurry of swords and spears would be incredibly foolish. That scream just now was because this guy had been slashed twice by his own comrade, both times on the shoulder.

Although it wasn't heavy, it had completely lost its fighting ability.

He was currently writhing on the ground in agony, clutching his shoulders.

"Tsk tsk, is this what they call a teammate who beat me up?"

"Young man, I didn't realize you were on our side."

Kazama Kaoru's sudden voice caused the two masked humanoid monsters who had just attacked their teammate to pause for a moment.

This divisive tactic was poorly executed, but it was remarkably effective. In battle, splitting oneself into two separate entities, even for just a moment, could determine life or death.

Kaoru Kazama is holding two large utility knives, a specialty of the Attack on Titan world.

Because the blade is processed to be extremely thin, it is incredibly sharp. The downside is that it is not durable and will chip after a few cuts.

So the reason Allen and his team carried such a heavy receiver was not only to carry gas canisters, but also to carry spare blades.

If she were to dye her hair black now, she would definitely become Kirito's dual-wielding swordsman.

Including the one who was accidentally injured by his teammate, Kazama Kaoru has already defeated five people, leaving only the last three survivors surrounding him.

Originally, they could have spared two people to keep an eye on Kazuha and Hattori Heiji, but after an encounter with the fierce Kazama Kaoru, they could only concentrate on fighting Kazama Kaoru.

To be honest, the two utility knives in her hands were not suitable for the kind of slashing that samurai love most. They would easily become dull or even break on the spot.

However, it wins in terms of quantity. It can unexpectedly use the handle to clamp a blade from the receiver and then slash at a very unforgiving angle.

There's an 80% chance the other side won't be able to withstand it.

"Enough, you bunch of useless trash! You can't even beat a woman. How exactly did I teach you? Or did you really take Saijo Taiga as your master?"

At a time when even the three remaining pillars were teetering on the brink of collapse and could not bear the burden, Goro Kamata, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, finally spoke up.

However, the content is quite intriguing. It sounds like there's an undercover operation going on between Saijo Taiga and this guy.

So, judging from this situation, did this guy lure Hattori Heiji here so that his beloved students could practice their skills?

The key to practicing is one-on-one duels, which allows you to identify your weaknesses to the fullest extent.

At such a crucial moment, they all had to go and gang up on each other. No wonder these good-for-nothings can't beat the others.

"That must be Goro Kamata. Taiga Saijo couldn't sleep at night thinking about you while he was in the detention center."

Kazama Kaoru put the large utility knife back into the receiver and just stood there with her arms crossed, looking at the guy who was black from head to toe.

Just as Saijo Taiga said, this guy gives off an extremely mysterious vibe.

It is said that he has always been hidden in the shadows, and apart from the deceased leader Yoshitsune, only Benkei knew of his existence in the entire Genji Hotaru Group.

“I knew he was unreliable, but it doesn’t matter. I’ve already achieved my goal, so what he does has nothing to do with me.”

It's unclear whether Goro Kamata was talking to himself or to Kaoru Kazama.

Because they were covered by a mask, their eyes were not visible.