Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

Furthermore, Ai Haibara is different from others; she doesn't have a deep relationship with Ran Mouri, so she's even less likely to have any special feelings for Sano because of this.

If there's anything she's really concerned about, it's that Ai Haibara is a little worried that Sano's condition will worsen because of this.

...Although, according to Conan's report, Sano is perfectly normal.

However, considering that Sano clearly had problems before, but deliberately concealed them.

Ai Haibara felt it was necessary for her to go and observe for herself.

However, it seems there were quite a few cases related to Mihana General Hospital recently.

First, there was the frame-up murder case that almost implicated Kogoro Mouri, and then there was Sano's psychiatric doctor attacking police officers, causing such a huge commotion.

...It was fortunate that Sano happened to be hospitalized there, which is why everything was resolved so quickly.

Should we say that Sano is the lucky star of Beika General Hospital?

Looking at it this way, one really has to admire Sano's abilities; they're ridiculously strong...

Ok?

Ai Haibara suddenly turned her head and met the gaze of a pair of bright green eyes outside the window.

A stray cat?

Ai Haibara squinted, barely managing to make out the black outline.

Just as Ai Haibara got up to let the stray cat in and see if it needed to be fed, the black cat darted away again.

...Never mind, stray cats all have their own skills, they shouldn't starve.

Sano, now in his black cat form, roams the streets and alleys, searching for his prey for the night.

Just now, since he happened to be passing by Professor Agasa's house, Sano decided to sneak a peek... to check on the other person's condition, so as to confirm whether what the other person had told him at the hospital was just an excuse or something.

Unexpectedly, instead of seeing Professor Agasa, he saw the two fake children.

Judging from their conversation just now, Conan, that troublemaker, actually has the idea of ​​recruiting his third agent.

Ha, only someone with a screw loose would team up with this kid.

In the past few days, apart from the sales figures Sano has been promoting for the Black Mask persona, the newspapers have been filled with reports about "Sleeping Kogoro Mouri".

This fully demonstrates to Sano that even without triggering a mission, Conan's jinx effect is still silently and effectively exerting its power, harming both himself and others.

However, since no mission was triggered, Sano naturally didn't bother with it.

After leaping onto the wall, Sano focused his attention on two men who were furtively following behind a woman.

One set meal for two, lucky.

Sano wagged his tail and quietly followed.

The scene shifts, and the woman in casual clothes has already turned into the alley. The two men exchange a glance, both revealing lewd smiles, and quickly quicken their pace.

However, after turning into the alley, the two found that the woman had stopped and even turned around to look at them.

"Gentlemen, is there something you need?"

"Hehe, is that even a question, little sister?"

Seeing the two of them immediately revert to their lewd behavior after the accident, Asai Narumi nodded without saying anything more. He simply took out a rabbit mask from his bag, put it on, and casually threw off his coat.

The white coat fluttered and fell, the scalpels at the fingertips gleaming coldly.

"Then, please pay the price for my sins."

Upon seeing Asai Narumi's sudden change in appearance, the two men were stunned for a moment before simultaneously revealing expressions of horror.

"White, the White Reaper!?"

"That's impossible! Isn't this an urban legend? How could it possibly be real?!"

Although he wasn't as famous as Sano because of his different methods, Asai Narumi's reputation as the White Reaper was growing stronger among these criminals.

...Although it sounds a bit far-fetched, perhaps that's precisely why its deterrent effect is not small.

Therefore, after recognizing Asai Narumi's identity, both men almost instinctively wanted to turn around and run away.

Unfortunately, the figure wearing a black bodysuit and motorcycle helmet that appeared after the two turned around made them even more horrified.

"Hey, good evening, you three."

Sano put one hand on his hip and waved to the three of them with the other.

"Black, Black Mask!?"

Upon seeing Sano, the panic on the two men's faces intensified.

In fact, neither the White Reaper nor the Black Mask has had any clear photos circulating on the market yet.

However, the characteristics of these two entities are far too distinct.

The former is a white coat, a rabbit mask, and a scalpel, while the latter is simply a black-clad Kamen Rider.

Therefore, even someone seeing these two beings for the first time can immediately recognize who they are.

This naturally includes Asai Narumi.

The black-masked figure walking in the night, is it someone similar to myself? I never would have guessed...

Asai Narumi twirled the scalpel, her expression and eyes hidden behind the mask, leaving one wondering what she was thinking.

Sano also did not expect to encounter Asai Narumi, who appeared as the White Reaper, tonight.

...Especially the sentence the other person left behind after changing clothes, it was really a bit too...cringeworthy.

Sano felt embarrassed for Asai Narumi; he had almost dug a magic castle out of his toes just now.

Oops, we've gone off-topic.

Although he already knew that Asai Narumi might be secretly involved in superhero activities, Sano never thought of investigating it.

Everyone, you atone for your sins, and I'll do my task; there won't be any conflict.

But tonight is a little different.

...Although there is no evidence, Sano strongly suspects that this big shot is actually entrapping the two men to atone for his sins.

Given the White Reaper's past modus operandi, these two guys will likely get stabbed quite a bit.

This conflicts with what Sano wants.

During this period, Sano worked tirelessly, hanging criminals on streetlights, both for the mission and to make the name of the Black Mask famous.

As mentioned earlier.

Sano needs a flawless, superhero-like persona to use when needed.

Therefore, apart from the necessary attacks to apprehend criminals, any other possibility that might result in a "minor injury determination" and thus burden the Black Mask persona with a criminal record must be avoided.

So if Asai Narumi were to use his knife on these two guys now, they would no longer be able to be used to boost Sano's performance.

We need to get Asai Narumi to let go.

"It may be a bit presumptuous of me, but could you please let me have these two people?"

Sano took the initiative to ask.

Asai Narumi frowned for a few seconds behind his mask, then put away the scalpel in his hand: "Okay, but in return, you'll owe me a favor."

Asai Shigeaki is now operating within the criminal underworld, and he might encounter particularly troublesome situations at any time.

Although Asai Narumi felt his life had no value, he could not die until his sins were atoned.

So now that there's an opportunity to summon a high-quality teammate to help out at a crucial moment, Asai Narumi certainly won't let it pass.

It's always better to be prepared.

Sano narrowed his eyes, somewhat surprised that Asai Narumi actually wanted to make a deal with him.

To be honest, Sano didn't need to make any deal with Asai Shigemi.

The inquiry just now was more of a notification than a discussion.

Otherwise, what could Asai Narumi do if Sano wanted to take these two guys away?

But Sano still intends to accept the deal.

There was no other intention; he just wanted to use Asai Narumi as a tool.

They've practically delivered themselves to our doorstep, so why would we refuse?

As for the current situation where Sano owes the other party a favor, is there a problem with that?

Whether Sano will suffer a loss depends on what Kaito Kuroba is thinking.

"Okay, I owe you a favor."

Sano's straightforward answer surprised Asai Narumi.

The two men in the middle were even more stunned.

Damn it, even though the two of them are now facing the White Reaper in front and the Black Mask behind, even they themselves think they have no way out.

Chapter 224, page 223: The True Function of the Mask Form

But they are, after all, prominent figures in this area. To treat them like commodities, pushing them around with just a few words, is that not a bit disrespectful?

This is no way to bully someone!

Without hesitation, the two men drew the knives they were carrying.

Then, after a second of hesitation, the two decided to target "Black Mask," who at least wouldn't stab anyone, and then...

Sano dragged the two unconscious people toward the streetlight.

Asai Narumi did not leave, but watched as Sano took out a rope and a card from his backpack and began to operate them.

"Why are you so insistent on hanging these criminals on streetlights? Is there some special symbolic meaning behind it?"

Asai Shigemi couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Ok?"

Sano tied the rope to the lamppost and casually replied, "It's nothing, just to make it easier for passersby to see and call the police. And don't you think hanging it like this is more effective in warning non-criminals and deterring criminals?"