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

The discussion intensified when the diamonds stolen by Lupin III last night were found in a fisherman's catch.

"It's really caused quite a stir."

Amuro Tooru took the plates away from Hayashi Yoshiki and Koshimizu Nanatsuki, walking towards the sink behind the water bar: "These thieves, one after another, not only commit crimes and disrupt social order, but they also occupy so many public resources afterwards, it's really..."

Splash, splash.

As the water flowed from the tap, Amuro Tooru began washing the dishes.

Koshimizu Nanatsuki lowered her voice slightly: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Amuro doesn't seem to be in a very good mood."

"It seems so, but I don't know why."

Lin Jiashu replied with a smile.

As a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau, it's no wonder Amuro Tooru couldn't be happy seeing the Japanese police being completely outmaneuvered by the phantom thief.

However, he wouldn't overstep his authority to get involved in something like this.

As an undercover agent, it's enough to do your job well. Doing too much or jumping too high is just courting death.

Lin Jiashu picked up the remote and switched to other channels.

When the TV station was switched to Nichiri TV, a meticulously made-up female anchor was reporting on recent entertainment news.

[This morning, Italian pop idol Emilio Barretti arrived in Japan, causing a sensation at the airport!]

The screen shows an image of a young man walking through an airport, protected by bodyguards.

When she saw the young man, Nanatsuki Koshimizu was a little surprised: "Emilio... that Italian idol is actually going to hold a concert in Japan?"

"Will it be very famous?" Lin Jiashu asked.

"He is quite famous. Although he is called an idol, he is actually a big international star." Koshimizu Nanatsuki tapped her chin with her index finger and said with her head held high, "But I haven't listened to his songs much."

Nanatsuki Koshimizu actually listens to quite a lot of songs.

After all, she was wearing headphones the whole time when we first met on that speedboat.

"so."

Lin Jiashu looked at the screen.

Popular idols are nothing to worry about, but when the scene shifts to the interior of the airport, you can see a man wearing a black and gray fedora leaning against the wall with his hands in his pockets in the corner of the screen... That's Daisuke Jigen.

He's always working as a bodyguard; this guy is really busy...

Lin Jiashu smiled indifferently.

Not long after, his phone suddenly rang.

Lin Jiashu glanced at the contact and then pressed the answer button.

"Hello, Inspector Megure?"

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"Don't run away, Lupin!"

The next afternoon

Conan, who was walking alongside Kogoro Mouri, was startled and stopped to look behind him.

Behind him was a peaceful street scene.

On a sunny autumn afternoon on a day off, the commercial street was bustling with people, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

"What's wrong?" Kogoro Mouri looked at him, puzzled.

"I think I just heard Inspector Sato's voice, shouting 'Don't run, Lupin or something...'"

"Huh? You must be hallucinating."

"...Maybe so."

Conan didn't think about it too much.

He has indeed been struggling with matters related to Lupin III and his gang for the past few days.

He also watched the news broadcast about that popular Italian idol on Nichiri TV, and he also noticed Daisuke Jigen appearing in the corner of the shot... There must be something extraordinary about that group coming to Japan.

He had this premonition.

Unable to realize that the sound actually came from the sewer under the manhole cover, Conan continued walking with Kogoro Mouri.

Sonoko and Ran walked ahead of the two.

"I'm sorry, Sonoko, you brought my dad along too."

“What’s the big deal?” Sonoko Suzuki waved her hand. “But the old man is definitely after Emilio’s manager, otherwise if he told me he was after Emilio… ugh, I can’t even imagine.”

Hehehe

Xiaolan could only manage an awkward smile.

Emilio Barrett is one of the most popular stars among young girls recently, and Sonoko Suzuki is no exception.

Therefore, after the other party arrived in Japan, Sonoko directly used the Suzuki family's intelligence network to find out the hotel where the other party was staying—the Sakura Hotel, which was also the hotel where Princess Mira stayed when she visited Japan.

“I invited Yoshiki-san, and he said he would come by himself… I don’t know if he’s arrived yet,” Sonoko said, taking out her phone.

"He'll probably be a little later than us. Yoshiki told me he might go to the Metropolitan Police Department today."

"Huh? What's Yoshiki-san doing at the Metropolitan Police Department?"

"I don't know about that."

Faced with her best friend's curiosity, Xiaolan gave a gentle smile.

They arrived at the Cherry Blossom Hotel very quickly.

Meanwhile, Yoshiki Hayashi was also on his way there—he had just come out of the Central Bank in Beika Town.

After Lupin III, disguised as Phantom Thief Kid, stole the diamond from the museum and returned it the next morning, he sent a notice to the Beika Central Bank that afternoon, stating that he would steal the Cherry Sapphire hidden in the bank.

This immediately attracted the attention of the police.

Even Interpol agent Koichi Zenigata rushed over immediately to join the Lupin task force.

But in the end, this group still couldn't stop Lupin III, and he easily succeeded... Only Sato Miwako, this stubborn woman, kept chasing Lupin III and even chased him into the sewers.

"Brother Jiashu!!"

When Lin Jiashu arrived at Yingsheng Hotel, Xiaolan and the others were already standing at the entrance waiting for him.

He immediately quickened his pace.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's okay, we just arrived."

"But I really miss this place."

“After all, it wasn’t long ago when I was last here.” Sonoko said, then suddenly nudged Ran with her elbow in a teasing tone, “Oh, Princess Ran, the pretty chair you sat in last time is still there.”

"...What?"

Xiao Lan, feeling embarrassed by what she was being said, muttered something.

Lin Jiashu smiled as she watched the interaction between the two of them, while glancing around at the scene.

The interior of the Sakura Hotel is indeed not much different from when Princess Mila visited Japan.

However, as one of the most upscale hotels in Tokyo, Hayashi Yoshiki had actually booked a room here several times...

"I'll go get the manager."

Sonoko smiled and was about to walk over.

But at that moment, a man in a black suit strode up to them. His target was clear: Yoshiki Hayashi and Kogoro Mouri.

"Mr. Hayashi, Mr. Mori."

"Please wait a moment, gentlemen."

Chapter 470: Yoshiki-san, you really don't need to be so supportive of my dad for everything.

As the crumpled cigarette burned down to its last puff near the filter, Lupin III flicked the cigarette butt away with a flourish.

A purple van drove into the underground parking lot.

As soon as the car door opened, Fujiko Mine, wearing high heels, immediately ran down and threw herself into Lupin III's arms.

Lupin

"Hey, Fujiko and the others didn't do anything strange to you, did they?"

"No, but I'm so scared!"

As the two were talking, several men in black, armed with submachine guns, got out of the van and looked at them.

Lupin III paid no attention, his gaze fixed on the red-glowing bomb collar around Fujiko Mine's neck.

"How could you wear such an ugly necklace around your neck?" Lupin III looked heartbroken, then immediately turned to the blond foreigner sitting in the car: "You have absolutely no taste!"

"Let's complete the transaction as soon as possible and hand the items over to Fujiko Mine."

The man in the car had no interest in chatting or joking with him; he just urged Lupin III to hurry up.

The phantom thief wearing a monkey mask pulled out something he had just taken from the Mika Bank.

Cherry Sapphire

After he handed the item to Fujiko Mine as instructed, the latter immediately took out the ring from the jewelry box with a smile and shook the inside of the jewelry box.

"It seems like they didn't tamper with anything."

Having confirmed this, Fujiko Mine tossed the box to Lupin, walked straight to the van, and gave the van a smile, saying, "Sorry."

"You guys are definitely in cahoots."

Lupin sighed as he watched Fujiko Mine walk toward the man.

Fujiko Mine grinned and pointed to the collar around her neck, indicating that it was a fake. She had conspired with the man in the car to pretend to be kidnapped so that he would order Lupin to steal the Cherry Sapphire, after which the man would pay her a large sum of money.

However, after getting the item, Fujiko Mine immediately turned hostile, walked to the car, pulled out a gun, and pointed it at the other person's head.

"I'm sorry, but I'd rather have this than the amount you wrote on the check."

“Wow, as expected of Fujiko,” Lupin III chuckled, but quickly changed his tone: “Although I’d ​​like to say that, you’ve underestimated me this time. The bomb around your neck looks real.”

"Huh? No way?"

Upon hearing this, Fujiko Mine immediately lost his nerve.

She let the man in black take the gun from her hand and threw the cherry sapphire to the man in the car.

"The deal has been finalized."

The man took the cherry sapphire, a calm smile on his face, and said, "Once we're sure we're safe, we'll disarm the bomb for you immediately."

The car immediately left the underground parking lot.

Fujiko Mine, who was left behind, was somewhat annoyed, while Lupin III watched the departing vehicle and raised the corners of his mouth.

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Yoshiki Hayashi and Kogoro Mouri were led directly to the elevator of the Sakura Hotel.

After leading them to the 28th floor, the receptionist waited for the elevator doors to open and then respectfully said, "Everyone is waiting for you in the conference room. Turn left after you get off the elevator."

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to have kept them waiting."

Kogoro Mouri was the first to step out of the elevator with a beaming smile.

Seeing him walking ahead with his hands in his pockets and a smug look on his face, Lin Jiashu couldn't help but look at Sonoko and ask:

"This wasn't arranged by you, Sonoko, was it?"

"I didn't make any arrangements."

The eldest daughter of the Suzuki family was also confused at the moment, and she exclaimed in surprise, "So Yoshiki-nii didn't receive any invitations either?"

"No, I just got here myself."