Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

However, when he was with Amelica, the thing that Gin brought just in case made Sano seem to have inadvertently opened the door to a new world... cough cough, anyway, with someone running errands, he didn't need to run them himself.

I'll just play with it for fun.

Even if something unexpected happens later because of this, Sano is not without the confidence to force it open.

Sano initially didn't want to carry weapons that could be retrieved at any time because it would be extremely troublesome if exposed back then, but now, at most it's just a minor inconvenience.

...The fact that Sano didn't let Itō Taka bring out the Gatling gun shows that he was already being restrained.

Sano and the other two, including Ito Taka, arrived at a high-end hotel.

The mission objective is to temporarily stay on a high floor of this hotel, surrounded by bodyguards. Whether they are armed is still unclear... but it's highly likely they are. So, just in case, Sano put one hand in his hoodie pocket and took out his left pistol, holding it in his hand. This way, he can be in a state of 100% bullet evasion at any time without worrying about crashing.

However, before Sano and his group could even enter the hotel and reach the elevator, the sudden appearance of a figure disrupted their original plan.

"Hey, Sanlang!"

Sano was taken aback when he saw Shuichi Akai waving at him, before he realized that the other man was greeting him... because he had almost forgotten that Akai used the name Vodka, but of course that didn't matter.

The important thing is that this guy's luck is really bad.

Following behind Sano, Ito Taka saw Akai Shuichi and recognized him in a few seconds... back at the Beika Central Building.

The one having dinner with his boss.

Perhaps he is also an official?

Just as Ito Taka was about to speak and greet them, the large bag in Sano's hand fell to the ground in the next second, and at the same moment, two black gun barrels appeared.

It was aimed at Shuichi Akai.

Shuichi Akai's pupils contracted, his hair stood on end, and he instinctively lunged to the side.

"Da da da da—"

Gunfire elicited screams.

Guests and staff in the hotel lobby either fled in panic or lay down on the ground, burying their heads in their hands like ostriches, praying that the bullets would not fall on them.

Meanwhile, Ito Taka and Akai Shuichi, who were among the parties involved, were filled with exclamation marks and question marks... Weren't they just having dinner together a moment ago, looking all happy and like good friends?

How come they're fighting again the moment they meet?

For the first time, Ito Taka felt that his brain wasn't quite up to the task.

I really don't understand the current situation... Is he having a relapse?

Ito Taka hadn't forgotten that his boss had received a doctor's diagnosis with him just yesterday. While he was surprised and amazed, he also had a little bit of his own thoughts, but of course, this couldn't be rushed.

What Ito Taka really wants to know right now is whether or not this mission should still be carried out?

...On the other side, Shuichi Akai was hiding behind a large pillar, wiping the cold sweat from his brow.

Shuichi Akai was initially taken aback when he saw the rye.

First, he was surprised that Rye hadn't died... Of course, Shuichi Akai never really thought that this guy would die.

Secondly, they were surprised to run into each other here.

What a coincidence! I was just wondering if this guy was still alive, and he just showed up at my doorstep.

Now that it's confirmed they're still alive, let's take this opportunity to find out why they're still alive.

With that in mind, Shuichi Akai greeted the other person.

Then he was met with a barrage of bullets, as if they were a souvenir brought back from Alicia.

Thankfully, Shuichi Akai reacted quickly enough, otherwise he would have been riddled with holes by now.

Still shaken, Shuichi Akai's mind raced.

So, I've finally been exposed...? That's not really surprising. In fact, it's quite strange that I've only been exposed now. But since I've already been exposed, there's nothing I can do about it.

The most important thing right now is how to deal with this madman who has realized he's been tricked.

...Sano, wielding two pistols, fired bullets as if they were free, relentlessly at the cover where Shuichi Akai was, while steadily approaching him.

Just as Shuichi Akai had thought, Sano finally recognized him, or more accurately, after Gin reminded him, he looked through his old text message records.

That's when I came across the photo of Shuichi Akai that Gin sent me during Akemi Miyano's sting operation, and it also reminded me of something.

Where exactly have I seen this face before?

...To be honest, although Sano knew from the beginning that Shuichi Akai had a problem, he really didn't expect the problem to be this big. Is this guy out of his mind? Normally, would anyone do this?

Aren't you afraid that you've actually recognized them, but are just pretending not to to set a trap?

Sano felt somewhat frustrated, frustrated that Shuichi Akai would treat him like a fool and make him act like a fool along with him, and even more frustrated that...

I realized I was really stupid.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Shuichi Akai's signature black hair was so striking that it was almost the same as Gin's long white hair and Vodka's sunglasses, making Sano recognize him by his hair. But who knew that this guy would actually cut his hair?

So be it. Knowing full well that he was a cadre who inherited the code name "Rye," he still dared to be so audacious as to approach him. He's incredibly arrogant.

To be honest, Sano wouldn't be angry in this situation normally... and he really isn't angry now.

Sano simply lacked the patience to remain silent and observe Akai Shuichi's actions and intentions as he stayed close to him.

Now Sano just wants to give it a try.

Just how awesome is Shuichi Akai?

If he dares to do this, it means that Shuichi Akai is prepared to be recognized at any time, right?

Come on, let's take a look.

What exactly is the difference between new and old rye?

"Ding!"

Suddenly, amidst the dense gunfire and screams, a crisp sound could be faintly heard.

It sounded like the pull ring being pulled out of a hand grenade.

Chapter 390, 389, Kyogoku Makoto: So your name is Kurosawa?

Immediately afterwards, a dark shadow was thrown out from behind the pillar.

Hand grenade?

Sano continued walking, as if he hadn't seen the thing at all.

"Pfft—"

A large amount of white smoke then billowed out, obscuring visibility.

...Sano was wearing explosive gloves, so how could he not tell whether what Shuichi Akai threw out was a "bomb" or not?

Of course, Sano's composure was remarkable.

It's a bit different in other people's eyes.

This guy actually recognized it as a smoke bomb at a glance?

They couldn't possibly have mistaken it for a grenade and gone over there, could they?

Thinking back to Rye's "self-destruction" in Alicca, even if I don't fully understand the details, it doesn't seem like that possibility is entirely out of the question.

Shuichi Akai's lips twitched. He took the opportunity to retreat while pulling up his collar to conceal his appearance. At the same time, he pulled out his pistol and fired several shots into the smoke.

"call!"

Sano burst out of the smoke, dodging the next few bullets. Instead of stopping, he quickened his pace, aiming straight for Shuichi Akai.

How could you dodge that?

Shuichi Akai, who was initially somewhat surprised and suspicious—even knowing it was a smoke bomb, rushing in would obstruct his vision and make it difficult to dodge—couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Under normal circumstances, it would be fine, but in such a smoky environment...

How can this guy dodge bullets?

Is this some kind of cheat code?

Despite his mental breakdown, Shuichi Akai's actions were swift.

As Sano burst out of the smoke, Shuichi Akai had already reached the main gate.

Sano immediately turned his gun and opened fire.

Unfortunately, none of the shots hit their mark. In fact, the recoil from the two submachine guns hindered Sano's pursuit, causing the distance between them to grow further and further.

Tsk.

After clicking his tongue, Sano gave up firing and focused on the pursuit.

The two chased each other and soon arrived at the main road.

Shuichi Akai quickly got into his car and stepped on the gas to get on the road.

...In a gunfight of this intensity, the police would most likely arrive as quickly as possible, and to avoid mutual casualties, most people would choose to stop the fighting.

Then everyone should have gone home.

But what if it's this madman?

Akai Hideaki glanced at the rearview mirror and saw Blackie use a gun to force a car to stop, then steal the car and chase after it, with the accelerator clearly floored.

As expected...

Shuichi Akai let out a long breath and quickly shifted gears to accelerate.

"Buzz—!!!"

The two cars sped along the road with a loud roar, becoming fleeting shadows.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Ito Taka was staring blankly at the devastated hotel lobby, especially at the large bag lying quietly in the middle, which gave him a headache. He could only hurriedly order the puppet who was naturally responsible for carrying the bag to hide it.

In the future, it would be better to try to team up with your boss around lunchtime.

Otherwise, we're doomed sooner or later.

Ito Taka rubbed his temples in annoyance, just like last time.

They act recklessly and without any regard for others.