Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

They are the enemy.

"rye……"

Before Gin could finish speaking, Sano interrupted him, saying, "Alright, you two can go now. Leave the rest of these little things to me. But once I'm done, I'll head straight home."

After saying that, Sano walked out without waiting for Gin's agreement.

...This is a remote warehouse.

Originally, Gin needed to make a deal with his target, and it wasn't a one-off deal where he would kill the person after the deal was done, like a double-cross.

But the target had ulterior motives and planned to double-cross them.

Having received advance notice, how could Gin possibly let this opportunity pass?

So they prepared to carry out their usual double-cross, and also interrogate the target while they were at it.

To determine if there's something else behind the apparent double-crossing.

Now that support has arrived.

That means this is indeed not just a simple case of double-crossing... But for Sano, it's an irrelevant matter. What happens next is Gin's business. If there's anything he needs to do, he'll arrange it. As for anything else, he's too lazy to investigate.

Looking at the several cars rapidly approaching in their line of sight.

Sano reached into his pocket, fumbled around for a moment, and finally pulled out an axe.

...It wasn't a tool axe, but a small round axe specifically used for killing.

Originally, Sano's armory contained only daily necessities, various auxiliary tools, guns, and bombs. As for melee weapons, apart from daggers, there were no other types. But he wanted to show off his skills.

It wasn't a sudden whim.

Sano prepared a variety of cold weapons in advance.

Daggers, axes, scimitars, claw knives, military bayonets, brass knuckles, and even nunchucks—a wide variety of strange and unusual weapons were all provided.

Of course, Sano doesn't really know how to use many of these things. He's okay with the ones that are a little less advanced, but if the ones that are a little more advanced...

Aside from looking handsome, it's probably just a pure burden.

However, this is how Sano sees it.

The problem isn't that big.

Because these weapons are different from those weapons that can truly be defined as "techniques".

The difference is significant.

Specifically, it might be similar to the difference between the comprehensive close combat techniques Sano first learned in the underground world and traditional martial arts.

It has a low entry barrier, is easy to learn, and is also easy to master.

But that's the limit, and it's like the long sword that's called swordsmanship in Japan.

It's another route.

all in all.

Even though Sano had hardly ever used those weapons, he was still certain that he could use them perfectly after a short period of time.

Starting today, become a weapon master!

...Who knows, maybe I'll win one of them in a future lottery?

The only problem might be that there are too many weapons, making it a bit difficult to choose.

Furthermore, the increasing number of categories in the armory has forced Sano to increase the difficulty and time required to accurately select the desired banknotes.

"squeak--"

Several cars stopped almost simultaneously, and about thirty men rushed out with guns.

Without any further words, gunfire erupted.

"Da da da da!!!"

Sano also took his other hand off the water gun in his pocket... Facing such firepower, trying to dodge it by relying solely on attributes is quite risky.

Therefore, Sano chose to directly use cheat codes.

Without needing to think at all, focusing solely on offense, he swiftly charged towards the other side. After traversing the range of the bullet rain, he swung his small, gleaming axe, unleashing wave after wave of crimson light.

...This thing is heavier than a dagger.

It slowed down Sano's attack speed a bit, but in return, it brought stronger attack power, at least even though he didn't use much strength.

If it does cut, the wound will be much deeper than that caused by a dagger.

Gin, however, did not immediately get into the car.

After staring at the axe in Sano's hand for a while, Gin thoughtfully looked away, got into his car, and took out his phone to send a text message.

"Remember to have someone come and clean up after you're done; make sure your butt is clean."

After leaving Sano with this text message, Gin told Vodka to start the car and go take care of the other work he needed to do that day.

……

Several days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Nothing unusual happened during that time. Sano remained safe and sound, dutifully and obediently following Gin around, until Sonoko Suzuki suddenly contacted him, inviting him to come along...

Traveling on what, an airship?

Sano sensed a hint of a plague god aura.

"...That airship belongs to my family. It's flying from Tokyo to Osaka tomorrow, but that's secondary. The main thing is that Uncle Jirokichi couldn't capture Lord Kid last time even with you and Makoto guarding the gem together. So he wants to challenge him again this time, which is why he issued the challenge. Lord Kid has already replied and said he will accept the challenge."

After listening to Sonoko Suzuki explain the situation, Sano nodded thoughtfully.

...It's that kid Kaito Kuroba again.

I wonder what kind of trouble they'll cause this time.

Just as Sano was about to accept the team-up request, Gin, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, suddenly turned on his phone with the screen lit up.

Extend it to the back row.

Sano glanced at it; it was a mission.

The task is to be completed tomorrow, and the executors are "Rye" and "Bourbon".

...If the letter hadn't been received three hours earlier, it's clear that Gin had already known about it, but hadn't informed her immediately so as not to affect today's work. Sano would have started to suspect that this guy thought he had taken too many days off because of the Suzuki family's affairs, so he was deliberately obstructing things this time, even going so far as to decide on a mission at the last minute.

Faced with Gin's instructions, Sano naturally couldn't say much.

"I'm sorry, I have something to do tomorrow and I can't go."

"Oh... I see. Okay then, we can contact each other remotely if needed."

"Ah."

After politely declining Sonoko Suzuki's invitation to team up, Sano hung up the phone, closed it, and put it in his pocket. Meanwhile, the blade between his fingers on his other hand had been turning non-stop since he got on the bus... Yes, the blade.

Its total length is not even as long as Sano's finger, nor as thick as his finger.

It's very fine overall, and importantly, it doesn't have a handle.

Only the very bottom part, which should be inserted into the handle, looks reassuring... If even this small part is missing, then it should probably be called the blade.

This is the weapon that Sano found after several days of close combat and hundreds of weapon trials, which is the most suitable for Extreme Mode.

...From any perspective.

Because it has no handle and is very thin and light.

Holding this weapon would almost certainly have zero effect on Sano.

Secondly, although this weapon can cause relatively little damage, it is also easier to switch between in your hand, and it is also very comfortable to use as a throwing knife.

The most crucial element is, of course, a knife. After all, it's a knife; as long as it hits a vital spot...

There isn't much difference.

...And this weapon, in terms of both appearance and design, is very similar to the scalpel used by Asai Narumi.

Of course, Sano did indeed copy... cough, he referenced that place.

Of course, this is the most suitable weapon after Sano's exploration.

However, this does not mean that Sano must use it.

Ultimately, using cold weapons is just for fun. You never know when you might want to try something different, but since you've already started practicing, it's safe to say that this thing will definitely become a "regular feature".

Gin, in the passenger seat, watched Sano's hand movements through the rearview mirror.

...Playing is playing, and making a fuss is making a fuss.

Gin had to admit that Sano was truly a genius.

No matter what kind of weapon it is, Sano can master it immediately. He can learn to use it on his own in no time and does it with perfect eyesight.

Choosing the best option... thankfully, based on what we've observed over the past few days.

This guy wasn't actually testing whether he had the talent to dance.

This made Gin feel much more relaxed.

"...Let's stop here, I can walk back."

Once they were not too far from home, Sano called for a stop.

"After you've finished dealing with Bourbon's mission, come back as quickly as possible."

Before leaving, Gin gave a few words of advice.

"I know, I know."

Sano waved his hand dismissively and returned home.

"Master, did you do something to Bourbon?"

When Sano, as usual, took out the phones of each of his alternate accounts to check the communications, he saw a text message sent by Ito Taka to the Black Fox alternate account.

Toru Amuro?

Sano raised an eyebrow. Could it be that this guy discovered that the psychiatrist he introduced was actually someone he got from Ito Taka, and that he had even managed to steal him?