Conan: I'm Really Not Tokyo Ghost Story

With his eyesight enhanced by the Superman accessory, Sano could clearly see a human-shaped shadow that was obviously out of place due to the abnormal contrast of light and dark, although it was still too far away to see the specific details.

But who is that? Sano felt there was no need to think too much about it.

...Since there's nothing wrong, why don't you hurry up and show yourself?

Aren't you afraid that this imposter might do something despicable?

Sano clicked his tongue, not intending to interfere with Shinichi Kudo's plans, and followed the group.

Back at the hotel, Hattori Heiji received a call from Professor Agasa's house. Although there was no signal, there was still a landline. Sano guessed that the special medicine had probably already been discovered, but they couldn't get in touch because of the lack of signal. So he called the hotel and patiently waited for a group of people to return and explain the situation.

"What's wrong?"

Ran Mouri asked with some concern.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just told the doctor about Kudo's amnesia, and he told us to take him back first thing tomorrow morning for treatment as soon as possible."

Hattori Heiji gave a perfunctory reply.

Kazuha Toyama suggested, "Hey, why don't we take him to the crime scene tomorrow too? Maybe he'll remember something."

"Um……"

Hattori Heiji stroked his chin, successfully convinced: "That works too?"

Goodness, how could he agree to this? He's probably going to be henpecked in the future.

Sano twitched the corner of his mouth.

It's probably because he doesn't care about Conan, or rather, what will happen to Shinichi Kudo?

Well known.

Currently, the antidote for the shrinking drug is still only a semi-finished product.

The effect of increasing size is limited.

Instead of quickly finding an excuse to get rid of them as soon as possible, they choose to keep them there longer.

Are you afraid of being exposed?

Fortunately, Heiji Hattori didn't actually do anything to Conan. Shinichi Kudo, disregarding everything, dragged Conan to the crime scene before even having dinner.

If there's a chance of success, try it quickly; if it doesn't work, quit immediately.

Somewhat surprisingly, this dark-skinned man is unusually serious when it comes to serious matters.

"I won't go; I'll have dinner here."

At this moment, Sano suddenly decided to leave the group.

This puzzled Heiji Hattori and Ran Mouri.

"Why not go to the crime scene together? Don't you want to know what really happened a year ago and what happened now?"

"I don't want to know."

Sano was outwardly looking at the hotel menu, but his eyes were lingering on Ueno... since he had joined the team under the guise of being an assistant.

So Ueno naturally had to go to the crime scene with the rest of the group.

The problem is...

Ueno's real target is Sano.

...Do we have to tear off all pretenses and stay for dinner?

But then it's pointless!

"...He doesn't want to, but I do."

Before Hattori Heiji could say anything more, a voice suddenly interrupted.

Turning my head, I saw a figure in a black kimono walking down from upstairs.

"...Black Fox?"

Amidst everyone's astonishment, Ueno's expression froze for a moment.

What are you doing here?

Hattori Heiji then looked at Sano and Ueno, and said knowingly, "I see. Is this what Mr. Amuro meant? That guy really is a worrywart. There are only two of us, Sano and I. Oh well, let's do it together."

After a brief greeting, the group headed towards the crime scene, leaving only Sano behind at the hotel... Ueno was undoubtedly a member of the brewery, and was there for him, or rather, for the new Black Organization.

Whether the surname is real or fake is no longer important.

The important thing is who arranged for this guy to come.

Although there is no evidence, Sano is certain that he was the mastermind behind the blond incident. As for whether it was the distillery boss or the second-in-command Rum, that remains to be seen.

Judging from the topics Sano and Gin discussed during Sano's leave of absence.

It seems that the distillery boss hasn't been involved in any of the organization's plans for a very long time. He's basically just quietly hiding behind the scenes, observing how things develop and waiting for his fate. Rum is in charge of the daily operations... It's highly likely that he'll remain the second-in-command.

...Black Cat, Black Mask, and then Black Death.

Putting aside Kurosawa, Sano, this black rye, has a good relationship with the first one on the surface, and his relationship with the third one is also vague. Even with Black Fox, it can be said that he has a tiny bit of connection. Although Rum himself should know very well that this is just a coincidence, it is normal to be suspected and tested at this point. What displeases him is the other party's methods.

Since someone has come to keep an eye on me, they must be going to reveal something.

Otherwise, how would Ueno know what he was trying to keep an eye on?

Make sense.

Sano isn't afraid of paranoia, but he's annoyed by this kind of paranoia that won't even show its face.

Too autocratic and independent.

Even Curaçao, a trusted confidant, didn't know much about Rum.

Name and appearance unknown.

There are too many uncertainties; it's a very, very unstable time bomb.

He recalled his mission as a high-ranking cadre.

Sano couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

It seems that Rum is destined to die.

Not long after.

Sano then heard it was raining outside.

A short while later, the group that had gone to investigate the crime scene returned to the hotel.

"Sano..."

Heiji Hattori had just been about to discuss things with Sano.

Sano interrupted, "Alright, no need to say anything more, I already know."

"Huh...huh?"

Chapter 650 The Horrifying Nature of Sasaeng Fans

Hattori Heiji immediately looked at the other two agency employees.

...Strange, I didn't even notice when those two texted Sano?

It wasn't just Hattori Heiji who felt something was off; Ueno, whom he thought was also confused.

...If I didn't send the text message, then the only person who could have sent it was someone nearby.

These two guys are indeed connected.

The problem is, I've been keeping a close eye on this guy the whole time, but I haven't seen anything unusual. Or maybe I've misunderstood something.

Was it someone else who told Sano the details?

"Alright, go to sleep now. We have important things to do tomorrow."

After ending the conversation, Sano went back to his room.

...Sano brought out the alias Black Fox not only to gain a more precise grasp of the situation, but also to test Ueno's abilities.

Furthermore, it allows one to temporarily detach oneself from one's true identity while still being able to observe Ueno and understand the overall situation.

Instead, focus on the present.

The currently known facts are that there were two victims in the case a year ago.

A couple, the husband being the village chief, who was very much loved by the villagers.

It rained heavily the day the two died, so much so that the footprints around the house were clearly visible.

The woman was stabbed to death inside the mansion, while the man fell to his death from the second-floor balcony. Interestingly, the murderer, perhaps chasing the latter, left a trail of bloody footprints on the balcony, likely from the blood of the murdered woman. These were the only footprints found inside the house besides those outside. Given the significant loss of jewelry, the villagers strongly suspected a burglary and murder. However, a year ago, Shinichi Kudo arrived and delivered his conclusion.

However, the village chief forced his wife to commit suicide together, claiming that he had learned in the hospital that she had cancer and wouldn't survive. But this motive was denied by a reporter who was also at the scene of the crime tonight, because his tumor was actually benign, and he had even been told this by a nurse at the hospital.

The village chief was so happy he cried.

Therefore, Shinichi Kudo's reasoning seems very unreasonable.

Another girl who appeared at the crime scene and claimed to be Makoto Yata's classmate added several seemingly unrelated clues.

First, Makoto Yata is the adopted son of the village chief.

Second, the village chief is a former athlete.

Third, there is a legend in the village about a god named Death God.

Fourth, Makoto Yata's younger sister is one of the victims of the legend of the god of death.

As for whether he is the only one... Makoto Uta's father was searching for his sister.

His whereabouts are currently unknown; perhaps he's the second one?

In short, that's the situation.

Shinichi Kudo's reasoning was not convincing, so he was disliked by the villagers.

The person who sent the letter, Makoto Yata, was originally a fan of Shinichi Kudo.

Despite being reluctant to believe it, she accepted the truth. After the hospital incident, she immediately tried to contact Shinichi Kudo again for an explanation. Naturally, she couldn't find him. The explanation that he went to Tokyo to work might be that she wanted to slowly find him, but given that he inherited the village chief's family's estate, this explanation is not convincing enough.