Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

If we're talking about someone who can "play all day long" in the morning, it's Makoto Kyogoku.

So now, the one that can "play all day long" is Blackie.

Therefore, if Kyogoku Makoto continues fighting, it will only be a waste of time.

...I never expected that there would be such a capable fighter hiding in Japan.

Despite his feelings of regret, Makoto Kyogoku did not belittle himself... because the reason he lost was not because he was inferior to his opponent in martial arts, but simply because he was not as durable or physically strong as his opponent. This did not mean that he had not trained his body properly.

After all, there are some things that cannot be surpassed by hard work.

There's nothing we can do about it.

Sano's "movement technique," Kokushi's... cough, his durability, it's all like that.

However, no matter what, a loss is a loss, and Makoto Kyogoku isn't someone who can't accept defeat.

...Upon receiving the notification that the mission was completed, Sano lost any remaining interest in continuing his duel with Kyogoku Makoto. He nodded to the other man and then turned to leave.

Seeing this, the blond-haired guy and his gang forgot about the unfinished meal in the restaurant and immediately followed.

Watching the group leave, Conan, who had been in a daze the whole time, finally came to his senses.

Damn it, I forgot to talk to Black Death!

Conan's current feelings about the existence of the Black Death are undoubtedly very complex.

Despite being saved countless times, even at the cost of the other party's life, the existence of the law remains an insurmountable obstacle in Conan's mind.

...Even if Conan wanted to catch Kokushi, given the situation just now, it would be impossible for him to do so. Even if he did catch him, strictly speaking, he currently doesn't have any solid evidence to prove that the other party broke the law.

Overwhelmed by confusion, Conan only wanted to sit down with Kokushi and have a proper talk to see what the other party was really thinking. If possible, he would "turn himself in." After all, given Kokushi's situation, if he found a good lawyer to defend him, he might be released unscathed after a few days in jail...

This may seem like a pointless thing, but it's Conan's "attitude".

...Even though, given the current situation, even if Black Death hadn't left, Conan seemed to have no chance to talk to him at all, or to be more realistic...

Why should Black Death talk to a "primary school student" like himself?

After letting out a long sigh, Conan was filled with resentment.

Conan wasn't the only one sighing; Ran Mouri, who was questioning the meaning of life, was also doing so.

"...How could we possibly lose? How could we possibly lose?"

Ran Mouri muttered to herself, utterly unwilling to believe that Makoto Kyogoku had lost to Kokushi.

In the eyes of this young girl, who was also a karate practitioner, while both Kyogoku Makoto and Kokushibo were top-tier delinquents, the former should be considered more like—

"Neon Peak" is the correct term.

Let alone delinquents in Japan, there might not be many professional fighters of all ages in Japan who could rival Makoto Kyogoku.

Let alone defeating them.

It's like a street thug boss defeating an international boxing champion.

It seems outrageous no matter how you look at it.

...Of course, this description is a bit of an exaggeration.

Based on Black Death's past performance, he should be considered the top henchman of the yakuza organization, having defeated an international boxing champion... Hmm, now that you put it that way, it seems much easier to accept.

Ran Mouri's thoughts were racing.

"...By the way, haven't we called the police yet?"

Sonoko Suzuki, who was originally cheering happily for the "victory of the Black Death", finally remembered the "serious matter" at this moment.

"After all, something like that happened, the police should know, right?"

"What do you mean? Isn't this just a normal car rolling backwards?"

"Michiwaki Masahiko feigned surprise," he said.

"Did you notice something was wrong, Sonoko-neechan?"

Conan followed up with the question.

"This……"

Sonoko Suzuki chuckled dryly, "Hehe, actually I don't really know either. It's because after Hei Shi dragged me out, he said someone wanted to kill me, so..."

"What the Black Death said?"

Conan stroked his chin in confusion, frowned for a moment, then suddenly revealed a deadpan expression: "Come to think of it, Kokushi could have pulled the handbrake back then, but he just watched the car slide down. It's really..."

Chapter 341, Michiwaki Masahiko: This is too hard for me!

"Oh, right!"

Conan's comment prompted Sonoko Suzuki to clap her hands and look at Masahiko Michiwaki: "I forgot about your car, Mr. Michiwaki. If the situation is really like what Kokushi said, that someone wanted to kill me and that's why the car slid down, then it's my responsibility. Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you back for the car later!"

"...No need for that, I have insurance anyway."

Michiwaki Masahiko said with a forced smile.

...Actually, Michiwaki Masahiko was somewhat speechless that he had only just remembered his car, which had slid down the slope, crashed through the fence, and exploded off the cliff.

But all of this is alright.

What Michiwaki Masahiko truly found unacceptable was...

Even his own murder plan had gone unnoticed until now!

Even putting everything else aside, at least someone almost died.

Why doesn't anyone care more about this?

Michiwaki Masahiko was somewhat devastated. Although he had other reasons for targeting Suzuki Sonoko, satisfying his perverted desires was also a side effect... after all, this girl also had brown hair.

But the result?

He made two moves.

He attempted to kill twice, but failed.

The previous time, he wasn't actually trying to kill anyone; he just wanted to find what he was looking for. Unfortunately, Sonoko Suzuki discovered him, and he had no choice but to take action.

...Then he was bitten, hit on the head, and fell from the second floor.

Masahiko Michiwaki is still in pain all over his body!

As for this time, although Masahiko Michiwaki did not suffer any further attacks except for failing to kill anyone, his car was completely gone.

Having insurance is one thing, but the insurance premium must go up next year!

...They didn't kill the person, but they also got a ride.

That goes without saying; you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.

Nobody cared about the car, and nobody cared about the murder plot either. The whole thing was as if it had never happened. This made Masahiko Michiwaki want to complain: "Lady, it's one thing for others, but you yourself were almost killed. You only escaped death by sheer luck!"

You should at least show some panic, so you can achieve some "results" for yourself, right?

He acted like nothing was wrong and even went to watch people fight and cheer them on.

Do you want me to get you some more popcorn?

Michiwaki Masahiko felt like crying, realizing how incredibly difficult things were for him...

While Masahiko Michiwaki was feeling frustrated, Ran Mouri, who was standing next to him, had already called the police.

A moment later, a coral-headed policeman who called himself "Yokogawa" arrived with his team.

...This guy seems to already know Conan and the others. He greeted them right away and even said that Kogoro Mouri is his idol.

I don't know which case Sano wasn't involved in, or which case outside of Tokyo, that popped up.

After a flurry of chatter and fancy maneuvers, they still couldn't find anything out.

The pool of melted water from the "delayed killing device" on the ground was treated as a product of the car's air conditioning, while the lock-picking tool, which seemed to have been deliberately thrown down by Masahiko Michiwaki to mislead people, was taken seriously.

"...In that case, let's go to the police station together to make a statement."

Seeing that even the police hadn't found anything, Masahiko Michiwaki breathed a sigh of relief and then seized on Sonoko Suzuki's claim of "fear of cars," suggesting they walk to the police station together so he could begin his next murder plan.

"But isn't that a bit dangerous?"

After all, Sonoko Suzuki claimed that "someone wanted to kill her," so Inspector Yokomizo naturally had to consider the safety of citizens... especially since the other party's identity was not just that of an ordinary citizen.

"It's okay, anyway, Kyogoku-senpai and Sano-senpai are with us."

Ran Mouri smiled and said... "The latter is most likely just a side effect."

Sano isn't stupid. How could he possibly believe that in Ran Mouri's mind, his fighting strength is comparable to Kyogoku Makoto's, or even whether he can surpass her?

However, Masahiko Michiwaki's eye twitched when he heard this.

...Damn it, if this monster comes along too, how am I supposed to make a move later?

Having witnessed Kyogoku Makoto's fighting prowess firsthand, Michiwaki Masahiko didn't think his small frame could withstand even a single punch from him.

Looks like I'll have to figure out a way to get rid of this guy.

Oh, and there's Sano too. Although he didn't show the same formidable fighting prowess as Makoto Kyogoku, he's still a man, and...

He also carried dangerous items like hammers with him.

He's probably not someone to mess with.

"...Ha, that's true, after all, Xiaolan is here."

Since Inspector Yokomizo wasn't involved in the previous events, he naturally couldn't understand Makoto Kyogoku's strength, which left him somewhat confused. However, he was still very clear about Ran Mouri's abilities.

As for Sano...

"Why does this name sound so familiar?"

Seeing the puzzled look on Inspector Yokomizo's face, Sano lit a cigarette: "Yeah, you've probably heard of him, after all, Kogoro Mouri is my teacher."

"Hey?"

Inspector Yokomizo scratched the back of his head: "Does Detective Mouri have students? ...I think I've heard of him having a mentor... Anyway, in that case, you guys be careful, it'll be dark soon."

"Ok."