Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

"Rei-nee!" Ryoko Sakaki blushed instantly after being teased, feeling utterly embarrassed. She glared at Shinji Ikari, but all she saw was a shameless smile on his face, as if he were quite pleased with himself. She immediately rolled her eyes. What a jerk! However, she didn't refuse the drink cup that Shinji Ikari offered her.

"Want to try?" Shinji Ikari smiled and pulled a watermelon from a plastic bag next to him. This is a standard activity for Japanese people on the beach. The few people present who were not short of money simply bought a watermelon and a mask to cover their eyes, even under the stares of others.

"Okay! I'll do it!" Sonoko Suzuki exclaimed excitedly. She put on a mask to cover her eyes and started spinning around amidst the shouts of Shinji Ikari and the others. After spinning around a few times, Sonoko wobbled forward, holding the stick. Amidst the chatter and swaying of the crowd, she finally struck Shinji Ikari in front of his feet with the stick.

"Are you trying to get revenge on me?" She twitched her lips, looked at the yellow sand splattered all over her feet, and had a speechless expression. Miss, you went a little too far.

"Hahaha... Why didn't you dodge?" Ryoko Sakaki laughed uncontrollably. When they were causing trouble, Shinji Ikari was the loudest. When they were probably near the end, Sonoko Suzuki realized that she had gone astray and unceremoniously knocked on the source of Shinji Ikari's voice.

The girls were laughing so hard their breasts were practically heaving, making the people around them incredibly envious of the two male characters, Shinji Ikari and Yuu Aso, standing beside these beautiful girls. Who? You mean there's also Conan? Oh, he's too young, not yet capable of committing crimes, so there's nothing to envy. In fact, someone like Shinji, who knows the situation, even feels sorry for him.

After all, what could be worse than having a young and beautiful girlfriend, childhood sweethearts, willing partners, spending every day together, but being unable to provide for her? Probably nothing.

However, as time goes on, Conan might add another point: if his identity is exposed, what will happen to the Black Organization full of traitors? Conan and Shinji Ikari are unsure, but Ran Mouri, once she realizes something is amiss in her daily life with Conan, will definitely make Shinji understand the consequences of toying with her childhood friend's feelings. After all, Shinji should also consider dodging Ran's full-force side kick, otherwise he'll be the one who gets hurt.

"Who told you to be the loudest?!" Suzuki Sonoko was in a bad mood after missing the first time. She raised the stick again and slammed it down on the watermelon. It was clear that Sonoko-sama was going to crack this watermelon open today.

"Great, great! The watermelon looks like a really good purchase!" Ran Mouri and the other girls clapped. Although it was very expensive, Ran Mouri hit it with a stick, and the whole watermelon split in two with a crisp sound. Yuu Asou picked up the watermelon and put it on a small table next to her. She then broke the watermelon open and distributed it to everyone.

"Mmm...it's so sweet and crunchy...Hey! Shinji, how could you be so shameless!" The girls took a bite of the watermelon, and the crisp, sweet flesh burst with sweet juice in their mouths. But Kurosawa Rei, who was praising the watermelon's taste, turned her head and saw a scene that made her roll her eyes: Shinji Ikari was holding half a watermelon and eating it with a spoon.

"Wow! That's outrageous! Ryoko! Tell him off! What a bastard! It's too much! He's taking half the whole watermelon by himself! And he's eating it with a spoon!" Sonoko Suzuki's eyes widened in disbelief. How could the Japanese be so extravagant! Just as Sonoko was about to cause trouble, she turned around and saw that Shinji Ikari had already shoved a spoonful of the other half of the watermelon into Ryoko Sakaki's mouth. "Traitor!"

"Come on! Ah!" Sakaki Ryoko no longer cared about Suzuki Sonoko's shouts. Instead, she scooped out a spoonful of the watermelon core and held it to Suzuki Sonoko's lips. Suzuki Sonoko didn't refuse at all, obediently opening her mouth to accept Sakaki Ryoko's feeding. "Mmm! It's so satisfying to eat like this!" Cut watermelon is soulless, and sliced ​​watermelon is easy to get all over yourself, which is not elegant. Eating watermelon with a spoon is just right, and each big spoonful is full of satisfying pleasure!

The group played on the beach for a long time, sculpting sandcastles (artistic fortresses), surfing, and splashing around in the waves until they were all exhausted.

In the end, everyone had a great time on the beach. After returning to the hotel, they decided to have dinner together at 8 p.m. Suzuki Sonoko, who hadn't had so much fun in a long time, insisted on having a big meal to treat herself.

"I thought you'd be next door." At 9 p.m. that night, Shinji Ikari's door was gently pushed open, and Conan walked in, teasing Shinji as he sat down on a chair by the window. "You just used that same trick on me, so why are you chickening out now that it's your turn?"

"How do you know... I didn't just get back?" Shinji Ikari, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, didn't even open his eyes as he gave a simple response to Conan, who was trying to tease him.

"Eh!" Conan was somewhat shocked. His body was that of a child, so his body consumed and recovered quickly. Just moments ago, Sonoko Suzuki and Ran Mouri were chatting, saying they were going to the restaurant together when it was almost time, but they had both fallen asleep shortly afterward. Conan then quietly came out and crept over to Shinji Ikari. "Are you really that thirsty?"

"Of course not, but shouldn't this be the best time to show your gentlemanly style and boyfriend's gentle attitude?" Shinji Ikari said with a smile. "Did you cover your Ran with a blanket when you came out just now?" Shinji Ikari simply asked Conan a question, and Conan was stunned and looked at Shinji Ikari with a strange look in his eyes.

This precocious little guy, Shinji Ikari certainly didn't intend to share his affairs with Ryoko Sakaki with him. Although he hadn't done anything directly and had been kicked out by Ryoko Sakaki, Shinji still managed to take advantage of her. If it weren't for the time running out, Shinji probably wouldn't have been kicked out by Ryoko Sakaki.

"Are you meditating right now?" Conan looked at Shinji Ikari with curiosity. "Is this the secret to your great strength?"

"If meditation could make you stronger, then the strongest person in the world would definitely be a monk. But as far as I know, that's not the case," Shinji Ikari joked. "You want to learn?"

"!" Conan, or rather Shinichi Kudo, showed an expression of interest. "Is it okay?"

“No.” Shinji Ikari shook his head, opened his eyes and looked at Conan in front of him. “I have two masters, and their skills are both extraordinary. Therefore, they are very strict with their successors. You… are currently engrossed in your own detective game and are not careful enough in using your power.”

"Uh..." Conan's lips twitched. Putting aside Shinji Ikari's behavior on the cruise ship, Conan's mind immediately recalled Shinji's behavior on the beach that afternoon. "Are you really that cautious in judging power?"

"If I really wanted to take action, do you think that net could stop me?" Shinji Ikari shook his head. The little guy had been in New Tokyo for a long time. As the new capital of Japan, it was an area rich in various forces, so there were naturally fewer strange events there. Therefore, Conan had seen very little of it.

The concept of mind, skill, and body, with mind preceding body, is not without reason. Although falling into darkness can make one stronger, in the end, if one loses their mind, what difference is there between them and those strange beings who have developed some intelligence?

"Alright." Conan shrugged. He wasn't surprised at all by Shinji Ikari's rejection; he knew how badly he had offended Shinji before. "But I wanted to ask, when will you invite me to NERV?"

"..." Shinji Ikari glanced at Conan sideways. He'd seen people rushing to hand over money, but he'd never seen anyone so eager to become a test subject. He figured Ritsuko Akagi would definitely like this proactive attitude. "After I get back, I'll submit the application. If it's approved, I'll give you a sightseeing opportunity. You can bring a few kids to visit."

"Great!" Conan exclaimed excitedly.

Chapter 86 Within Seven Steps, the Fist is Fast

“It seems… even if we want to rest, it’s just wishful thinking.” Shinji Ikari, who was chatting with Conan, suddenly took a deep breath. “Go back to your room right now and wake up Ran and Sonoko. Tell them to go stay with Ryoko Sakaki.”

"Is he Ichiro's accomplice?" Conan didn't panic when he heard Shinji Ikari's words. Instead, he remained very calm and asked a simple question before walking towards the door. His appearance as a child was his best disguise. After all, even in this supernatural era, most people still couldn't imagine an adult suddenly aging into a child.

"I don't know. All I know for now is that we've been locked down." Shinji Ikari shook his head, walked to his locker, and took out some of his necessary equipment.

"Locked?" He walked to the door, then said in a cute voice that made Shinji Ikari roll his eyes, "Goodbye, Shinji-gege! I'm going back to my room!"

"Get lost..." Shinji Ikari reached out from around the corner and waved his hand, signaling you, you pretentious brat, to get lost. "But, isn't that a bit too much of an underestimation of me!" Shinji Ikari turned his head slightly, and behind him was the silhouette of a woman dressed in pale white, seemingly hanging from the balcony. Shinji Ikari glanced at her, then turned back to continue preparing his things. When he turned back again, the female ghost was already clinging to Shinji Ikari's back, her cold breath brushing against the back of his head.

"Your three souls and seven spirits have been artificially restrained and destroyed? It seems this isn't the first time you've done this. Although it's not a resource, even if you're released from suffering, there's probably no hope for reincarnation. Let's just make use of this trash." Shinji Ikari didn't have much to say to this evil spirit that seemed to have been driven to do this before. Since he had already gathered his spiritual power, he grabbed it and slammed it into the evil spirit's face, then directly shoved it into the Divine Mirror. Let this evil spirit play its final role.

Meanwhile, inside the Ice Chamber mansion, the evil spirit, now freed from its controller, suddenly found itself in a place that seemed to please her, a place filled with a comforting aura of death! Just as she was surveying her surroundings with her shattered sanity, she suddenly sensed something, and the instant she looked up, she was bound by a barrier rope.

When the evil spirit noticed what was above it, it nearly collapsed on the spot. A terrifying, malevolent god, several levels higher than it, was glaring at it with displeasure. And this malevolent god had now captured it! The barrier rope slowly rose and was then directly shoved into front of a dilapidated and dying evil spirit vehicle hanging in front of the door.

"Bang!" As the hood opened and closed, the evil spirit was instantly swallowed up, and then a thin layer of flames rose on the surface of the vehicle, indicating that it could survive for a few more days.

"..." After glancing at the haunted car she had hung in front of the door, Himuro Kirie turned her gaze to the Divine Mirror. Himuro Kirie was a little annoyed. It seemed that Shinji Ikari had gotten himself into some damn mess again. Why didn't she just let her deal with these things once and for all? She always dragged her feet.

Anyway, as long as Shinji Ikari and everyone else he cares about are crushed, Shinji will be safe! That's how domineering and unreasonable this fierce older sister is!

Just as Himuro Kirie was impatiently activating the Divine Mirror, wanting to see what trouble Shinji Ikari had gotten into this time, another evil spirit was shoved in.

"..." Himuro Kirie, who was starting to get agitated, directly activated her barrier ropes, grabbed the seemingly powerful evil spirit, and with a slight exertion, tore it apart. The upper body was flung towards the evil spirit Oni-cha, while the lower body was torn to shreds by more barrier ropes. An evil spirit that had the potential to evolve into a malevolent spirit was thus easily torn apart.

Like a dog leaping up to catch its master's food, the ghostly car struggled to open its hood, snatched the flying debris in its direction, and swallowed it whole. The ghostly flames on the car flickered slightly, becoming much brighter.

"!" But the bright will-o'-the-wisp immediately attracted Himuro Kirie's attention, and then in the next instant, the evil ghost car quickly retracted its will-o'-the-wisp and returned to its previous dilapidated Toyota appearance.

Meanwhile, Shinji Ikari, who was strolling inside the Suzuki Hotel, threw two evil spirits that his opponent might use as trump cards directly into the Sacred Mirror. What Shinji faced was a group of thugs wielding daggers and clubs.

At this point, Shinji Ikari realized one thing: he had encountered a gang of yakuza who were already adept at using their skills in conjunction with ghosts. To be fair, Conan might have been right; these people might indeed be accomplices of the people on the ship.

It's likely that the other party has no intention of cooperating with Ichiro Suzuki at all. Once Ichiro Suzuki has successfully killed a lot of people, they might take action and kidnap the remaining members of the Suzuki family.

"Kill this bastard!" A thug wearing a floral shirt and a thick gold chain pointed a machete at Shinji Ikari, but the fear in his eyes was barely concealed. What kind of person was this guy? The two evil spirits he had previously controlled, which had been invincible, had suddenly disappeared. Forcing his way into the Suzuki Hotel was definitely not a smart idea.

Even if the Japanese police are a bunch of slow-moving civil servants with outrageously low efficiency, they'll still come when a large hotel like the Suzuki Hotel calls the police! If he can't take down this troublemaker and get rid of Suzuki Sonoko right away, he'll be in big trouble!

But those two usually boastful good-for-nothings, those so-called top-tier evil spirits! actually told me they were missing! At this moment!? Moreover, their underlings, who usually brag about taking on several people at once, were completely no match for this young man in front of them! Although seven or eight more people rushed up, these were just a bunch of thugs, how could they possibly defeat Shinji Ikari?

"So you're their leader?" Shinji Ikari tilted his head and looked at the leader who was standing there, neither advancing nor retreating, after knocking the last thug's face covered in blood with a knee strike.

The gang leader, whose back was tattooed with the name of Prajna, reached for his weapon at his waist with a grim expression! Although the gang leader had "entrusted" him with a pistol when they set off, due to the importance of the matter, unlike a certain young master who had lost his mind and was intended to be used as a pawn, this man's pistol, while not completely empty, only had three bullets!

Moreover, his "brother" made it very clear that once he brandished and used firearms, it was very likely that he would not be protected, since the power of the Suzuki Group was something that they, a group of gangsters, could not contend with.

As Shinji Ikari drew closer, the officer gritted his teeth. He had no chance left! If he couldn't deal with this guy, let alone take Sonoko Suzuki away, it would be questionable whether his group could even escape unscathed from this whole mess!

Not to mention, his two ruthless killers, whom he had always considered his trump cards since acquiring them, had simply vanished! His superiors would definitely investigate this! Just imagining the punishment his team leader might give him in his rage made him feel like he had no way out! He had to fight!

"Oh!" Shinji Ikari looked at the thug who suddenly pulled out a pistol. This guy actually had a gun? Then why didn't he take it out and use it sooner? It can only be said that there are still some differences in the form between Japanese gangsters and American gangsters. If this were in America, this corridor would probably be riddled with bullet holes by now.

"Hmph! You think you're so tough?! Ah!" Seeing Shinji Ikari suddenly stop, the officer immediately felt confident, the intimidating presence of his weapon instantly giving him immense self-assurance. "Come on! Come on up here!"

“Idiot…” The next instant, Shinji Ikari’s face appeared in front of the leader. He reached out and grabbed the hammer, pressing his thumb against it. No matter how hard the leader pulled the trigger, it was useless. He then grabbed the leader by the collar and threw him to the ground. “Looks like you haven’t heard of the saying, ‘Within seven steps, the fist is fast.’”

"..." The leader, who had been knocked unconscious, naturally couldn't answer Shinji Ikari's question. He grabbed the pistol, gave it a quick glance, and suddenly Shinji was at a loss for words. It was a giant black gorilla gun... Ah, this...

"Shinji!" The phone rang, and Shinji Ikari answered it. Aso's voice came through the phone, "Everyone's together. How are things on your end?" Judging from Aso's calm and collected voice, he trusted Shinji Ikari a lot. They were just a bunch of thugs. How could they possibly be a challenge for Shinji Ikari, who usually fought and beat up Cursed Spirits hand-to-hand?

"It looks like the main culprit from the cruise ship has come knocking. Did you see the police coming downstairs?" Shinji Ikari shook his head. As long as everyone is together, it's fine. It seems Conan's efficiency is quite good. Not only did he bring Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki to Ryoko Sakaki's place, but he also notified Yuu Aso who was standing nearby.

"It's quite a scene down there..." Asou Yuu turned to the side, slightly lifted the curtain, and glanced at the area below. There were already four or five police cars parked below, and more police cars could be seen rushing towards this direction in the distance.

"Looks like the police in this county are going to be in trouble today. Let everyone make a call to let us know they're safe." Shinji Ikari shook his head. With Yuu Aso around, he felt at ease. This guy's adaptability was even better than his own. After all, sometimes he could rely on his strength and didn't need to be too good at adapting; he could just beat the other person to death. However, Suzuki Gosei, who had just lost his younger brother, might not hesitate to be furious. That unlucky young master's treatment might drop again.

"Can anyone tell who it is?" Asou Yuu said a few simple words, and the girls all took out their phones and started making calls to let their families know they were safe. This naturally included Ran Mouri and the others. Asou Yuu glanced sideways and wrote down the phone number Conan dialed.

"Looks like I'll have to talk to the police here!"

"it is good!"

Chapter 87 Suzuki Hotel's Response 10/20

"So, Mr. Shinji Ikari, you were attacked?" The police looked utterly bewildered. When they rushed up, they saw a group of thugs crouching along the corner of the wall, clutching their heads. Only one person, who looked like the leader, was lying on the ground, unconscious.

They were guarded by only two men. A group of Suzuki Hotel employees, led by the manager, guarded the passageway and elevator. The twenty-odd thugs didn't dare to move in front of these two. The reason was easy to understand: the group of thugs were all bruised and battered, while Shinji Ikari and Yuu Aso, who were leisurely leaning to the side, were completely unharmed. If something had happened, it would be obvious at a glance: someone had suppressed them with absolute force.

What made the police even more bewildered was that a pistol was lying on the ground. If the magazine hadn't been removed and the three bullets ejected, the police would have suspected that the person in front of them possessed magic! After all, although there are indeed some bizarre and exceptionally powerful people in this world, with strong bodies, immense strength, and mastery of many supernatural skills, they can do many things beyond the reach of ordinary people.

However, in most cases, these superhumans are still no match for the firearms in the hands of humans. When faced with a well-organized military assault, even ordinary superhumans have to retreat. After all, apart from a very few people, not to mention anything else, there are very few who can withstand the 12.7mm hot kiss of Lao Gan Ma. Firearms, which have undergone hundreds of years of development, still have a deadly deterrent effect on humans.

The young man in front of them, who looked quite young, showed them his certification from the Sorcerer Association, his Onmyoji Bureau exorcist certificate, and his semi-official certificate as an unofficial staff member of the Bureau of Anomalies Countermeasures. He not only managed to take down his opponent when faced with firearms, but also managed to seize the firearms. It was just that his attitude was... a bit arrogant.

However, the police probably understood why Shinji Ikari was so confident. The reason is easy to understand: even a specially trained mobile police unit would need to load a bullet into the chamber to create a deterrent effect in this situation. But that time would probably be enough for Shinji Ikari to kick the person away.

"Yes, we just spent the whole day on the beach. After resting for a bit, we were about to have dinner when we were attacked by a strange creature. It falls under Category C, and I've already reported it to the relevant authorities within my authority." Shinji Ikari shrugged. Since the evil spirit the attacker presented was already showing signs of becoming a malevolent spirit, Shinji, not wanting to waste anything, simply put it into the Divine Mirror. "The rest, Mr. Honda, thank you."

"Thank you for your hard work... Shinji-san!" The hotel manager was already sweating profusely. There was no doubt that Shinji Ikari's exorcism hadn't even started yet, but he had already blocked the attack aimed at the Suzuki family's daughter!

Regarding this, Shinji Ikari used a very simple method. He opened the Divine Mirror and borrowed the power of his sister. Unlike in the past, he didn't bind an unfortunate soul with the barrier rope and adopt a posture of sacrificing him. The group of thugs who had already been beaten into submission tremblingly revealed their purpose. After all, they were just a group of low-level thugs. Although they were official members, the benefits they could get were limited, and it wasn't worth risking their lives for a little money that was no more than their salary.

The manager of the Suzuki Group's Shikoku Hotel, who was listening nearby, had a face so dark it could have been covered in frost. If his young lady had been forcibly kidnapped in his hotel, he would have been doomed without a doubt, unless Shinji Ikari had stopped him!

This job, which pays ten million yen a year, is definitely over! Losing his own mistress at his own hotel is a huge stain on his reputation, and he can forget about finding a decent job again. He should be thankful that seppuku is no longer practiced...

So when Shinji Ikari said he would hand over the matter to him and coordinate with the police, the hotel manager's face was completely plastered with a fawning smile, and he had already decided in his heart that the thank-you gift had to be the highest possible! As for the exorcism patrol, forget it, it's completely unnecessary!

He immediately led a group of daring waiters upstairs. These bastards from the Demon Squad came directly up the fire escape from the parking lot, basically bypassing their precautions. However, when they arrived, they saw Shinji Ikari using the Divine Mirror to scare people (and also to let Kirie Himuro know he was safe). They heard everything clearly.

The fear instilled by Shinji Ikari's Divine Mirror made the hotel manager, who had seen his share of extraordinary individuals, realize that a powerful figure was descending through this object. Exorcism? The hotel, tainted by this powerful figure's aura, didn't need any exorcism in the short term; even if there were spirits nearby, they would simply avoid them.

"Please take them all back and treat them well. I will report your achievements truthfully." The Honda manager emphasized two words, clearly stating his terms. Shinji Ikari and his team didn't need credit for handling such a serious kidnapping incident; the Suzuki Group would thank him privately. So, the credit could go entirely to these policemen. The price was for these bastards who had angered the Suzuki Group to pay the price.

"Understood... We will definitely find out who the mastermind is as soon as possible. We will not let a bad guy get away with it." The policeman pressed down his peaked cap, and the two sides completed a deal without saying a word.

"Have you handed over to the police?" Asou Yuu, leaning against the door, asked Shinji Ikari as he walked in. They were all gathered in Ryoko Sakaki's room—yes, the king-size bed room! Shinji had just been kicked off this very bed, which made him lament for a long time that he shouldn't have taught Ryoko Sakaki. Before being hit by a pillow thrown by Ryoko Sakaki, he slipped out the door and went back to his room to meditate.

“Yes, they will all be taken away. The Suzuki Hotel will also send people to keep an eye on them.” Shinji Ikari shook his head. “Your cousin was used. As for whether there was manipulation or inducement, we don’t know.”

"I've already told my grandpa, and he wants me to take a plane back first thing tomorrow morning!" Sonoko Suzuki had an expression that said, "I haven't had enough fun yet." Then, she scratched her face. Yuu Aso, who had just come in, had already given them a general account of what had happened. "Sorry, it seems like I've dragged you into this!"

"This kind of thing is a man-made disaster, and no one can stop greed." Shinji Ikari shook his head, then casually ruffled Conan's hair. Conan looked speechless; this guy was blatantly taking advantage of him. However, Conan planned to find an opportunity to talk to Shinji later. He had indeed developed some preconceived notions, and even asked Shinji to help him get introduced to NERV, which was his last hope of returning to Shinichi Kudo.

"Knock knock..." There was a knock on the door. Asou Yuu glanced through the peephole and saw it was Manager Honda, so she opened the door.

"I'm so sorry!" The Honda manager, accompanied by two senior executives on duty at the hotel, bowed deeply upon entering. "We're so sorry to have startled our distinguished guests!"

"It's alright, it's alright, Shinji has taken care of everything!" Sonoko Suzuki waved her hand. That's the good thing about going out with Shinji Ikari; you don't have to worry about safety. Even if something really happens, Shinji can guarantee they can escape with him...

"Shinji-san, thank you so much for your help! Otherwise, we would have made a terrible mistake!" The Honda manager straightened up and bowed respectfully 90 degrees towards Shinji Ikari to express his gratitude.

"You're too kind, you're too kind. Sonoko and I are good friends, it's impossible for me not to help." Shinji Ikari shook his head with a smile, glanced at Sonoko Suzuki beside him, and then happily hugged Ryoko Sakaki, her face pressed against Ryoko's cheek with a happy smile, giving Shinji Ikari a victory sign!

"Thank you very much!" The Honda manager remained bowing, not daring to stand up. If anything happened to his young lady, he would be finished.

"Hmm... well then!" Shinji Ikari glanced at the people present, clearly seeing a mixture of fear and gratitude in the Honda manager's eyes. "Conan and I will go down and get some food for the ladies. Yuu-nii, wanna go?" Shinji asked Yuu Aso.

"No, Yuu will stay with us." Kurosawa Rei glanced at Shinji Ikari and Conan Edogawa, who had exchanged glances a few times, and still chimed in, without saying that she didn't feel safe.

"Let's go, Honda manager, you'll have to pay for this meal!" Shinji Ikari said with a smile.

"Okay! Definitely. Our Western and Japanese restaurants are both very good. Although they are not as good as the Kiriya branch of the hot spring resort, our chefs have also gone for further training." Manager Honda was taken aback for a moment, and then said very happily.

"Oh! I want snow crab! And sushi!" Shinji Ikari's words made Sonoko Suzuki suddenly feel hungry, and once she started talking, the girls around her also began to chatter.

"Let's go then. We didn't eat properly yesterday, and we were busy playing all afternoon. We're going to have a good meal this time!" Shinji Ikari waved to Conan. Conan Edogawa, with an expression that said he was doomed and completely hopeless, stretched out his hand and let Shinji Ikari lead him outside.

"Please! What would you like to eat? I'll have the restaurant prepare it right away!" The Honda manager was overjoyed. This punishment was fantastic! Shinji Ikari personally approved it, and Sonoko Suzuki endorsed it! It was just a small amount of money, and it was very likely that headquarters wouldn't impose any further penalties! Fantastic!

Chapter 88 Sudden Change! Silencing!

"Useless!" Morishita Yamato angrily kicked his subordinate away. It was truly his men's fault for messing things up and dragging him down with them. His eyes darted between anger and uncertainty. "You actually dared to target the Suzuki Group?! I wouldn't even dare to have such a crazy idea! You're a third-generation organization, how dare you do something this big?! And you even dared to use the Demon Soul Group's banner?! You bunch of bastards are really something!"

The structure of Japanese organized crime differs from that of Hong Kong triads, which use terms like "fragrant master," "altar master," and "hall master." In Japan, the organization allows its more capable subordinates to establish secondary organizations. These organizations operate semi-independently, but they come at a price. Besides money, they must also send members to participate in missions assigned by their superiors, but they can enjoy the protection of their superiors.

Now, a subordinate organization that had split off layer by layer couldn't stay in New Tokyo any longer because it was too intense, so it went to Shikoku. Today, it rushed from Shikoku to New Tokyo and knelt down in front of them, begging for their lives.

Morishita Yamato was initially interested in hearing about this guy, because he'd heard that this fellow owned quite a few brothels and nightclubs on the beaches of Shikoku, and business was booming. He was incredibly adept at extorting money from customers, and it wasn't a joke to say he was making a fortune every day. It was only because of the fact that this guy had always been very generous to him that Morishita Yamato was willing to meet this troublesome individual.

Upon hearing the rest, I was like, "Damn, this is amazing!" The initial story of luring the Suzuki Group's heir to kill the rest of the group had already sent my blood pressure soaring. Then the tone shifted dramatically, and it seemed like just a few young people – perhaps this was a great opportunity! They wanted to capture Sonoko Suzuki and blackmail the Suzuki Group?! They even used the two evil spirits they'd given them, leading a huge group of henchmen in an all-out attack?! And then they all got their hands on? All of them ended up in the police station?!

This is amazing! Absolutely amazing! Blinded by anger, Morishita Yamato couldn't immediately understand how he had managed to seduce the eldest son of the Suzuki family, but he certainly didn't have time to think about it carefully.

Morishita Yamato now resembled a ferocious beast, his eyes fixed intently on the person before him. His earlier act of killing the researcher favored by the vice-chairman had already made the vice-chairman extremely wary! The Suzuki Group, one of Japan's leading conglomerates, had an intricate web of political connections far beyond their comprehension! Even if he had some connections, once the Suzuki Group mobilized, it would be utterly futile, like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; they would likely sever ties with him.

After all, the dirty work I did for them was something they had no doubt about. They would definitely keep evidence against me, so if I died, they wouldn't have to guess. Even if they didn't applaud or cheer, they would at least open a bottle of fine wine to "mourn" the passing of their old friend.

"After this, I am willing to offer up all my assets! They can generate about 5 million yen in revenue every year!" This man knew that if Morishita Yamato was unwilling to protect him, he would be doomed. In this era, death was no longer the end of suffering, and what he could possibly offer Morishita Yamato now was just his remaining wealth.

"...Hmph, idiot!" Morishita Yamato shook his head, seeing that his former right-hand man still didn't understand the importance of the matter and couldn't get to the point at all, Morishita Yamato had a speechless expression.

What nonsense are you spouting? Is this about money? The price he has to pay now far exceeds the concept of money! This bastard in front of him has already exposed their manipulation of evil spirits for business. He must stop things from escalating. Otherwise, once the research of the Evil Spirit Group is exposed, he may not only face the extermination of those guardians of morality, but his former partners will also not miss the opportunity to deal with them and inherit their research.

"Thank you for coming to inform me, so I wasn't completely unprepared! Otherwise, I might have died without even knowing why! However, you still have to pay the price for your mistakes!" Morishita Yamato walked up to the man in front of him, then patted his old subordinate with some emotion. In the instant the man passed by, one of his underlings stepped up behind him, silently plunged a knife into the back of the kneeling man, and twisted it forcefully, causing the man to collapse.

"Prepare the ship! A trip to Shikoku. It's time to let my little darling get some exercise." Morishita Yamato wiped his glasses, a fierce expression on his face. The only thing he could do now was destroy all possible evidence before the Suzuki Foundation obtained it! He had no intention of giving up his current life to live on the run.

"Let's go! We still need to prepare tomorrow's dishes when we get back! The little guy's first appearance has to be impressive enough!" Morishita Yamato grabbed his coat. "As for this guy, let the cleaning staff help him out."

"Yes!" Several subordinates bowed, their faces showing a hint of excitement. For a long time, the monster their boss had been forging was finally about to reveal its hideous face. At that time, their boss would no longer be the "cook" who ran a restaurant in other people's eyes.

"Goodbye! Rei-nee! I took the photos back! I'll come visit you later!" At the New Tokyo Airport in the early morning, Sonoko Suzuki waved to Shinji Ikari and the others. The group, who had returned to the New Tokyo Airport, were saying goodbye. A line of cars was already waiting for them. The Suzuki Foundation's cars would take them directly back to their respective places.

Shinji Ikari decided to go home, and if he had time, he'd check in at the school. Ryoko Sakaki naturally needed to return to Nakiri Academy. Yuu Aso and Rei Kurosawa were traveling with Ran Mouri and the others, but because there were so many people, they had to split into two cars to return to New Tokyo. Everyone was very satisfied with the Suzuki Foundation's preparations.