Isn't it very scientific to use the Death Note to kill people?

"I...no, it's nothing."

As the people around her left one by one, Judy originally wanted to talk to Yoshiki about the diary she had found, but she suddenly changed her mind before she could finish speaking.

Do not……

Let's not talk about it for now.

She fell silent for no apparent reason.

Although Lin Jiashu was somewhat puzzled, he didn't dwell on it.

but,

As he turned away, before Judy noticed, a faint smile appeared on Lin Jiashu's lips.

(It really hurts me, Miss Judy. You've discovered such important information... and you're not going to share it with me right away?)

Io Hodgson's diary was written by someone he manipulated using the Death Note—just as Light Yagami manipulated prisoners to write incomprehensible acrostic poems in blood in prison.

This was originally just a casual move.

After all, Yoshiki Hayashi wasn't sure if Judy would find the diary, but he sent Reiko Shimizu to keep an eye on her. When she discovered that Reiko had actually entered Io Hodgson's residence and stayed there for a long time, he knew that the other party had taken the bait.

As he stepped out of the Metropolitan Police Department, bathed in the sunlight, Yoshiki Hayashi's faint smile instantly brightened and became sincere. He walked towards Kogoro Mouri and Ran.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go."

Chapter 439: The Difference Between Snipers

"Xiu, I have something to ask you. Generally speaking, who is better at sniping, a police sniper or a military sniper?"

At dusk and sunset

As the black Ford sedan drove away from the direction of the Metropolitan Police Department, memories of the past inexplicably surfaced in Judy Starling's mind.

It was on the same sunset.

When they first arrived in Japan to investigate the Black Organization, Judy asked Shuichi Akai this question.

The latter responded casually at the time: "It depends on the conditions."

"What do you mean?"

"Within 100 meters, the police snipers are the best. Because in terms of sniping accuracy, the police snipers are clearly superior."

"……Yeah?"

“That’s right. After all, the police mostly deploy snipers to handle hostage situations. In those cases, the sniper must instantly immobilize the target, and the shot must be absolutely precise. If you want to kill the target instantly with a single bullet without causing convulsions, then you must aim at only one specific spot.”

"Are you referring to the brainstem?"

“That’s right. If the bullet hits other parts of the body, even if it pierces the heart, some people can still maintain their activity for a few seconds before they die. In such cases, not only hostages, but even other police officers are at risk of losing their lives.”

Judy still vividly remembers Shuichi Akai's calm tone at that time.

Unbeknownst to her, tears welled up and blurred her vision.

She silently pressed the accelerator, and the black Ford sedan accelerated rapidly, leaving everyone else in the dust on the evening streets.

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"In terms of accuracy alone, the police snipers are probably better."

"However, I haven't actually met such a person, so I don't know either."

"From an assassin's perspective, someone like me specializes in a different direction than a military sniper."

"A strike and a retreat."

"Most assassins who use sniper rifles have this principle."

"Because assassins are not like police or military personnel, they usually don't have accomplices to help cover them, and they also have to consider the risks of being exposed and their escape routes."

"That's true, but most assassins are just lawless madmen who dare to do things but can't be said to be very skilled."

Lin Jiashu listened to Pu Siqinglan's explanation in front of the floor-to-ceiling window where sunlight slanted in.

Indeed, most assassins are just as Pu Siqinglan described; they are simply outlaws who dare to pick up knives or guns and kill people. The skill levels between assassins can vary drastically.

Just like Pu Siqinglan.

In Hayashi Yoshiki's opinion, her sniping skills were absolutely top-notch. Although she couldn't compare to the deceased Shuichi Akai, she was also far superior to Chianti and Cohen.

As an assassin, she made her name as Scrooge by specializing in sniping the right eye. If she changed her sniping target from the right eye to the entire head, her sniping range could be increased by at least 100 yards.

"I don't think that sniper named Hunter is any better than me."

Looking at Lin Jiashu standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, a hint of urgency appeared in Pu Siqinglan's eyes.

She didn't know why Lin Jiashu suddenly became interested in other snipers. Was it because her sniping skills hadn't met his expectations?

really……

During her two attempts to ambush the man codenamed Gin, Pu Siqinglan not only failed to achieve anything on her first probing sniping attempt, but also found herself in time by the man's timely reaction and discovery of her location on the second attempt, despite being fully prepared and holding nothing back.

Pu Siqinglan wasn't making excuses for herself; the man's reaction speed was indeed a bit outrageous.

Is Mr. Lin dissatisfied with his performance because of this?

But Pu Siqinglan didn't think her abilities were any worse than those of the army sniper named Hunter, and the man codenamed Gin... well, his bulletproof vest was the main reason he killed him. If she had switched guns and prepared other bullets, she might not have been unable to kill him either.

She blurted out all of these thoughts at once.

But Hayashi Yoshiki laughed.

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

"—!"

"Of course I trust Miss Qinglan's abilities, so don't worry. It's precisely because of my trust and high regard for you that I'm trying to see if I can recruit another sniper."

The sky outside the window is orange-red.

Lin Jiashu stood there, his incredibly upright face bathed in the evening sunlight, giving him a faint sense of holiness. He turned to Pu Siqinglan and gave her a gentle smile: "After all, there are sometimes rather dangerous situations, and I really don't want you to be in any danger."

"I……"

"I understand your desire to do things for me, and I know you might think that it wouldn't matter if you sacrificed yourself for me, but I don't think that way."

"..."

"After all, Miss Qinglan is an important person to me."

Lin Jiashu walked towards her.

His hand touched Pu Siqinglan's face.

This action made her heart tighten suddenly, as if afraid of disturbing Lin Jiashu, and her breathing unconsciously slowed down a few degrees.

Stroking her face, Lin Jiashu moved closer to her and gently pulled her into his arms:

"I'm hoping that after I've finished dealing with everything, Miss Qinglan will have a child for me."

His voice was so close to her ear.

In just a moment, Pu Siqinglan felt like her whole body was melting.

"……child?"

Her body tensed up for no reason. Because of this indescribable joy, her body trembled slightly, and even her toes in her high heels couldn't help but tighten up with joy.

"That's right, or does Miss Qinglan think it's not good?"

"Of course not!"

She retorted almost immediately.

Lin Jiashu laughed.

"So do you understand what I'm thinking now?"

"……Yes."

Although Pu Siqinglan felt it was unnecessary, Lin Jiashu's words made her very happy.

Lin Jiashu released Pu Siqinglan and went to the bar to pour himself a glass of water.

The woman's gaze followed him.

"I need to trouble Miss Qinglan to do something for me tonight: take care of someone at a certain location in the headquarters in Sumida Ward."

"it is good."

Pu Siqinglan agreed without hesitation.

After Lin Jiashu handed over the target's information to her, Pu Siqinglan immediately began preparations.

"By the way, let's bring Reiko along this time."

"Ok."

Although Pu Siqinglan didn't particularly enjoy being around Shimizu Reiko, she wouldn't refuse Hayashi Yoshiki's request.

After she left quickly, Lin Jiashu took his water glass and walked back to the French windows.

The sun is almost setting.

Although it's unclear whether this attempt will successfully recruit the sniper, it's still a strategic move; if it works, great; if not, discard it.

Chapter 440: "Best Friend"

Whoosh!

As night fell, the roller shutter door of a military supply store in Fusheng City was pulled down.

Kevin Yoshino locked the store.

Then, he glanced around and, finding no one paying attention, quickly slung a package over his shoulder and walked toward the car parked behind the store.

The police came to question him earlier.

As a former Marine Corps sergeant, Kevin Yoshino had been saved by Henry on the battlefield. Given that he now runs a military supply store, the FBI and police suspected that Hunter might seek help from Kevin Yoshino.

After all, the dubious hero Hunter is now bankrupt and destitute, and has come to Japan alone to seek revenge. Where did he get his weapons and equipment?

Therefore, the FBI concluded that someone must be helping Henry.

From this perspective, the FBI and the police were absolutely right. However, what they didn't expect was that Kevin Yoshino's help to Henry would be even more thorough.

—After Hunter was framed and lost everything, Kevin Yoshino resolved to avenge his friend.

He was the one who killed Brian Woods, the journalist who caused Hunter's nervous breakdown in Seattle. Then Kevin Yoshino arrived in Tokyo first, ostensibly running a military supplies store, but secretly searching for the person who harmed Hunter. Yesterday, he successfully shot and killed the real estate developer who sold bad assets.

Kevin Yoshino has also found the whereabouts of the remaining three of Mr. Hunter's enemies.

Tonight's target is Moriyama Jin, who suddenly broke off his engagement with Mr. Hunter's sister, causing her to commit suicide—of the three, this guy is the hardest to find because he married into the family to marry into a wealthy family and even changed his surname.

After several days of investigation, Kevin Yoshino had already scouted the location; he was going to kill the man at the door of his "love nest."

He drove the car quickly toward the headquarters in Sumida Ward.

However, just as Kevin Yoshino was thinking about the details of the sniping operation that was about to take place and was passing through an intersection, a small van suddenly came out of the intersection and crashed straight into him!

The next second, a violent collision sounded on the street.

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Sumida Ward, around Azumabashi

On the rooftop of the sniping spot that had been decided upon long ago, Pu Siqinglan had already set up her sniper rifle.

To use a fixed-caliber bullet, Pu Siqinglan switched to a sniper rifle this time—although it wasn't her usual gun, completing the mission at this distance wasn't difficult.

Her eyes were fixed on the garage exit in the distance through the sniper scope.

It's almost time...

Meanwhile, not far away, near the Wuqiqiao Police Station...

"They came really fast."

When she saw Conan running over, Sera Masumi, who was leaning against the motorcycle, smiled and showed her tiger teeth.

Is there any noise?