Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

"..."

Is this the same equipment as Conan's leg-strengthening shoes?

Vermouth remembered the kick Conan gave before tearing off his mask.

But the difference in power between the two sides is just too great!

They're just playing soccer here, and over there they're kicking a car like a ball?!

Good grief, two knives, a fruit knife and a Green Dragon Crescent Blade, huh?

Vermouth's eye twitched, and Shuichi Akai on the other side wasn't much better off... In their last fight, Sano punched him in the face several times.

It's not very aggressive, but it's extremely insulting.

Sano was shouting that he hadn't used his "full strength," so it was a draw.

Shuichi Akai and the others were unsure whether this was just stubbornness or not.

Looking back now, if Shuichi Akai had received a kick like that in the face...

Then Shuichi Akai definitely won't be here tonight.

"...How terrifying, Black Mask."

Vermouth forced a smile, glanced subtly at Calvados who had already pointed his sniper rifle at Sano, and asked, changing the subject, "What, you want to get involved in our conflict with the FBI too?"

"I advise you not to get any ideas. Don't even mention that lousy sniper, even Shuichi Akai couldn't hit me. In this respect, I'm not much weaker than that guy who just left."

Sano's casual remark caused Vermouth to freeze again.

They knew of Calvados's existence and that Rye had just left.

How long has this guy been standing here observing?

Before Vermouth could think it through, Sano spoke up again: "Don't be so nervous. I'm not here to fight you. I'm just here to rescue people."

"Save them?"

Vermouth frowned. What's the difference?

"Well, as long as you put down these two brats and that girl and get out of here, I can guarantee I won't lay a hand on you two. After all, I have no grudge against you. In fact, if you want to leave and Shuichi Akai tries to stop you..."

Sano glanced at Shuichi Akai: "It's not that I can't help you guys instead."

"you……"

Just as Judy on the ground was about to speak, Shuichi Akai raised his hand to stop her.

To be honest, Shuichi Akai definitely wanted to capture Vermouth and her companion alive.

But isn't it because the conditions don't allow it?

Not to mention the newly emerged Kurosawa, and the presence of the previous rye.

Even without those two messing things up, it would be just dealing with Vermouth and the other two.

Shuichi Akai wasn't 100% confident he could succeed.

In particular, they also had to take care of the injured Judy and the three children, two small and one big.

It's already a miracle that these few people survived.

What more bike do you want?

Otherwise, how could Shuichi Akai not have taken action after being provoked like that?

It's all about prioritizing the overall situation.

In a short time, the situation became clear.

Neither side wants to take any more huge risks, so reconciliation is the only option.

However, Vermouth couldn't help but ask, "Kurosawa, what's your relationship with these three people? Why did you come to rescue them?"

"I'm just doing my job, taking their money to solve their problems."

Sano said this.

Vermouth narrowed her eyes: "If I paid you to do something, would you do it?"

"If the money is right, you can have anything you want, even the stars in the sky."

Sano waved his hand impatiently and said, "You can consult the Armed Detective Agency about that. As for now, you'd better get lost. Otherwise, if you drag this out and bring that other guy over, he won't be as easy to talk to as I am."

Vermouth frowned again: "Are you talking about the Black Death?"

Sano didn't reply, but just sighed and his eyes turned cold.

"I told you to get lost, you really don't understand?"

"..."

Without another word, Vermouth quickly got into her car and stepped on the gas.

At the same time, Calvados on the other side also evacuated.

After watching Vermouth's car disappear from sight, Shuichi Akai relaxed his tense body... Just now, this guy had asked if he could pay her to do something, and actually received an affirmative answer.

Shuichi Akai was actually somewhat taken aback.

They were even prepared for a "bidding" process.

Chapter 425, 424: What does your not wanting to receive spam messages have to do with me, Conan?

Fortunately, this troublesome matter did not continue.

Shuichi Akai wanted to turn around to thank him, maybe even get to know him better, and maybe even make a deal to gain a reliable teammate, but when he turned around, he couldn't see him anymore.

"..."

Where are they?

Then I turned to look at Judy, who was already barely breathing, and the two girls, one big and one small, who were sleeping soundly on the other side, as well as the fake little girl who was still sitting there blankly like a stone.

Shuichi Akai rubbed his temples.

So, am I going to have to clean up this mess all by myself?

Ugh.

……

Soon, the next day arrived.

Sano was dragged by Ran Mouri to the hospital to visit Jodie, who had been shot.

After what happened, Judy's FBI identity could no longer be hidden.

But it seems to be because the trunk of Judy's car has such good sound insulation.

After regaining consciousness, Ran Mouri had absolutely no idea what had happened.

Even after discussing it with Sano, Ran Mouri still felt uneasy.

I'm planning to confront Judy and have a serious talk with her.

As soon as Ran arrived at Judy's building, she saw Judy coming downstairs to leave.

For reasons unknown, Ran Mouri climbed into the trunk of the car... This is surprisingly similar to the behavior of a certain troublemaker in the past.

Later, Ran Mouri discovered through a crack that Ai Haibara was about to be shot.

In a moment of desperation, Ran Mouri jumped out, and that's the end of the story.

Of course, Judy couldn't possibly tell Ran Mouri all the specific details.

This way, besides providing some protection for Ran Mouri, also...

This saved Judy the trouble of explaining things at length, which made her happy to have an easy time.

"I know the details of last night."

After the visit, on the way back, Sano looked at Ran Mouri and said, "I don't want to waste my breath, just two sentences. First, I should have told you not to get involved in this anymore, but you didn't listen and even acted on your own without informing me. Second, is your brain just for decoration? Why did you stop moving after you pounced on that fake loli? Did you want to die that badly?"

...Faced with Sano's criticism, Ran Mouri awkwardly scratched the back of her head.

I don't know how to explain it.

Sonoko Suzuki, who had been excited about Judy's FBI affiliation, quickly calmed down and acted as a peacemaker: "Senpai, don't say that. Ran is just an ordinary high school girl. How could she think so much after seeing a scene like that?"

"Besides, it's all in the past now. Xiaolan was quite frightened. Even if we don't comfort her, we should at least not talk to her about it for the next couple of days."

"A regular high school girl should act like a regular high school girl."

Sano glanced at Suzuki Sonoko: "Have you ever seen an ordinary high school girl who, when faced with something like this, would foolishly run off to it?"

Suzuki Sonoko felt uneasy under Sano's gaze and ultimately didn't dare to utter another sound.

"You could say it was handed over to you, but you haven't done anything about it."

Sano glanced at James, who was standing beside him for some reason.

He talks quite a lot?

Before Sano could retaliate, Conan spoke first.

"No, even though he didn't show up, Sano-nii-san still helped."

Conan said to James, "I heard from... Ms. Jodie that the two of them had been in contact beforehand. To be precise, Ms. Jodie wanted Sano-nii to help her. Sano-nii didn't reply at the time, but judging from what happened later..."

Conan then looked at Sano: "Kuro, Uncle Sawa, it must have been Sano who called him, right?"

"Hey?"

Aside from Ran Mouri and James, only a few people were taken aback by Conan's words.

And Sano himself.

Conan suspects that Sano's real identity is connected to Kurosawa's disguise.

There's nothing strange about it.

After all, it wasn't the first time.

But this is the first time I've said it with such certainty.