Conan: What's wrong with my Yan Shuangying's painting style?

The secret room of the Hei Yu residence.

Kuroba Kaito put his phone away, sat on the sofa helplessly, and looked at Asai Narumi and Nara Hikari in front of him.

He didn't know how these two people managed to enter his house directly, open the door of the secret room and find this place the first time they entered.

You have to know that he, who calls himself the magician among magicians, faced the secret room door that could only be opened after a certain period of time. It was by chance that he discovered that there was something wrong with the secret room door, thus becoming the second generation Kaito Kid.

Why does this urban legend sound so familiar? Is there a surveillance camera in my house?

"Kaito Kidd, I want to ask you for something."

Nara Hikaru's voice was calm and indifferent.

There seemed to be no change in emotion.

He said.

"I want to learn the art of disguise from you."

"...Disguise?"

Kuroba Kaito narrowed his eyes unconsciously, but quickly regained his usual calmness under his poker face.

Although he didn't know why the man in black in front of him knew his true identity.

But now that his identity has been revealed and he has learned the art of disguise from him, he is probably almost certain to determine his true identity. So, there is no need for him to play dumb.

Besides, this is Kaito Kidd's secret room.

Even if this urban legend attacks, he is confident that he can subdue it!

So, Kuroba Kaito held his chin with both hands and spoke seriously.

"Why should I teach you the art of disguise? Mr. Urban Legend, the murderer of countless people?"

Chapter 22 I can kill criminals, but I can’t protect good people

"Because, I need the Disguise Technique to ensure the safety of him and some of my friends."

Nara Hikaru's tone was firm and convincing.

Hearing what Nara Hikaru said, Asai Narimi sat up straight in surprise.

He didn't know that the urban legend walking in the dark was looking for the magic high school student whose real identity was Kaito Kidd because he was concerned about their safety.

It seems that the seemingly indifferent Nara Hikaru is not as cold inside as he appears.

As if noticing the change in Asai Narimi's eyes, Nara Hikaru continued.

"Don't get me wrong, I also need the Disguise Technique to facilitate my next actions."

"After all, the opponent I'm facing this time is likely to be an expert in the field of disguise. That woman is best at playing some boring sexual tricks. Although she can't hurt me, she will cause me a lot of trouble."

...An expert in disguise? A woman? Causing a lot of trouble?

Kuroba Kaito raised his brows slightly.

Although he had only been in contact with Nara Mitsuru for a short time, he could still feel the terror of the man in front of him.

Under normal circumstances, disguise would probably not be able to deceive the opponent's sharp eagle eyes. If there is a disguise that can cause him trouble, it is only a special disguise similar to his.

However, Kuroba Kaito did not know if there was anyone who had a similar disguise technique as his, and who would stand in front of Nara Hikaru.

Just when the magic high school student was about to refuse outright, he heard Nara Hikaru's voice.

"That woman's codename in the Black Organization is Vermouth. She has two names: Chrissy Wynyard, and the other is... Sharon Wynyard!"

"Sharon Wynyard? But Sharon is dead!"

Kuroba Kaito was a little bit unable to keep calm.

He spoke out to refute Nara Mitsuru's words, completely disbelieving what the other party said.

"She can't be both Sharon Wynyard and Sharon Wynyard's daughter Chris Wynyard. If that were the case, then this woman should be over 40 years old now..."

"No matter how skilled the disguise is, it's difficult to hide the frail features caused by age."

"unless……"

"Unless Sharon Wynyard is learning the disguise technique of your father, the first generation Phantom Thief Kidd, Kuroba Toichi."

Nara Hikaru's voice was firm.

He dished out facts.

"That's right. Sharon Wynyard and Kudo Yukiko are both students of your father, Kuroba Toichi. They learned the art of disguise from the same master as you, but the art that Kuroba Toichi taught them was somewhat reserved."

"Kudo Yukiko only knows how to change her appearance, and Sharon Wynyard has further mastered voice changing. However, you are the only one who has mastered the special skills such as multiple disguises, voice changing, and quick outfit changes."

Speaking of this, Nara Mitsuru couldn't help but think of his former teacher nicknamed "Big Sword Eagle".

In just a few days, Bu Ying trained him into an extremely outstanding killer and warrior. He taught Nara Mitsuru almost everything he knew about fighting, but he did not teach him the [disguise technique].

However, Hei Yu Daoyi treats his students in exactly the opposite way.

He only taught Sharon Wynyard and Kudo Yukiko the most basic [Disguise Technique], but did not teach them any of Kaito Kid's signature magic skills.

The comparison between the two sides made Nara Mitsuru feel a little amused.

Without waiting for Kuroba Kaito to say anything, Nara Hikaru continued.

"I can tell you the approximate current location of your father, Kuroba Daoyi."

"Besides that, I can help you do three things within my ability that do not affect my principles. Believe me, in Beika Town, there is nothing I want to do but absolutely cannot do."

...Huh? Isn't Dad dead?

Kuroba Kaito was shocked.

He always thought that Kuroba Toichi was dead, so he inherited the identity of Kaito Kid and became the second generation Kaito Kid.

While stealing various precious gems in search of the legendary [Pandora's Stone], he also leads the mysterious zoo organization to find out the truth behind the death of Hei Yu Daoyi.

And now you tell me that Hei Yu Daoyi is not dead at all? The fake grave he cried for so many years?

The magic high school student could feel that his poker face seemed to be breaking a little.

If Hei Yu Daoyi is really not dead, then why didn't he contact him for all these years? Why did he hide it from the housekeeper? Why didn't he even tell his own mother?

What if that guy really wasn't dead, and one day he suddenly changed his identity and stood in front of him?

He might shout to Hei Yu Daoyi, "Aren't you dead? Why are you back?!"

"...How do I know if what you said is true?"

"Also, I don't think you need disguise to protect the people around you."

Kuroba Kaito tried hard to keep his tone calm.

He subconsciously fiddled with the magic ring on his finger and finally spoke.

"Can't you kill any criminal in Beika Town?"

……Yeah?

Nara Hikaru fell silent for a moment.

The shadow of a village flashed before his eyes, and he saw the bandits who were so reckless that they forced him to wake up.

Then, his voice actually contained a hint of sigh as he spoke.

"I can kill any criminal, but I can't protect the people around me."

"All those who loved me are dead. I have seen the bodies of those who loved me more than once... I saw their bodies floating in the pool, their blood staining the pool red."

"Someone took bullets for me, got shot multiple times, and died in front of me, but I couldn't do anything about it."

"I don't want this kind of thing to happen again in this city."

"As for how to verify the truth about Kuroba Daoyi... Heh, he's been working with your mother, Kuroba Chikage, in a casino in Las Vegas, United States. As long as we find Kuroba Chikage, we can find Kuroba Daoyi."

The half-human, half-ghost urban legend has a profound tone.

Although Kuroba Kaito and Asai Narumi did not think that what the other party said would actually happen in this modern society, they inexplicably felt the heaviness in each other's tone.

It seemed that Nara Mitsuru did not lie and every word he said was true.

"...Then, before we conclude the deal, can I know your name? A code name will do."

"I can't keep calling you Mr. Urban Legend, can I?"

Kuroba Kaito asked abruptly.

"You can call me... [Yan Shuangying]."

Nara Hikaru said.

...Yan Shuangying?

It’s a good name, but it sounds a bit difficult to pronounce. It doesn’t sound like a local name, it sounds a bit like... Chinese?

Kuroba Kaito nodded slightly, then he spoke seriously.

"Then, Mr. Yan Shuangying, I need to make another condition to you."

"That is, you must never use my disguise to harm or deceive anyone who has committed no crime or is innocent. Otherwise, if I find out you do this, I will cooperate with the police to arrest you!"

"Can you accept this condition? Yan Shuangying!"

Nara Hikaru nodded and said affirmatively.

"Of course, I only kill those who deserve to die."

The deal is done.

Chapter 23 Gin's Smile

"Mr. Nara, is the [Swallow Twin Eagle] you just mentioned to that [Kaito Kid] also your name?"

"[Swallow Twin Eagles]...? It sounds like some kind of falcon circling in the desert."

Asai Narumi, who had changed his appearance, stepped down from the speeding motorcycle, carrying a handbag.

He tried to analyze the name, but it led him to some strange places.