Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 416 Against the Phantom Thief Kid's Agency

"..."

Conan stared blankly at the hand gesture that Kaito Kuroba was making behind him.

Why did he give a thumbs-up?

Especially after Suzuki Jirokichi gave a thumbs up after saying the phrase "show the mechanism"?

"What's wrong, Kudo? Is there something strange about Qi Ming?"

Heiji Hattori noticed Conan's tightly furrowed brows, crouched down, and followed Conan's gaze to where Kaito Kuroba was.

However, at this moment, Kaito Kuroba had already clenched his fist, and Heiji Hattori couldn't see anything amiss, so he simply assumed that Conan was currently staring at Qi Ming.

"Hattori, I take back what I said last time that Kuroba Kaito isn't Kaito Kid. Now I'm starting to have some doubts."

Conan shook his head and said with a serious expression.

He had always suspected that Kaito Kuroba was actually Kaito Kid, but despite having many clues, he was still missing some crucial evidence.

Now that he knows that Kaito Kuroba is a member of that organization, and Ai Haibara had previously denied his judgment, Conan no longer associates Kaito Kuroba with Kaito Kid.

However, things still seem a bit strange now. Whether he is a member of the organization or not doesn't seem to conflict with whether Kuroba Kaito is Kaito Kid.

Who said that Kaito Kid can't be a member of the organization?

Moreover, no matter how harmless Ai Haibara may seem, she is not on my side, so it's normal for her to lie to me.

Thinking of what Suzuki Jirokichi had just said to Nakamori Ginzo, Conan tugged at Kogoro Mouri's sleeve and asked.

"Uncle, how come Inspector Nakamori was tricked and subdued by Phantom Thief Kid last time?"

I remember that when he investigated with Hattori Heiji last time, Nakamori Ginzo didn't mention this to him.

Kogoro Mouri, who was also about to go up and examine the jewel, suddenly felt a twitch in his eyelids.

He was just about to tell Conan that kids shouldn't meddle in other people's business when he remembered that Suzuki Jirokichi had only mentioned Nakamori Ginzo in his words, without mentioning his own name at all.

That means you can say whatever you want.

"Cough cough."

Kogoro Mouri coughed lightly twice, then raised his head and spoke with considerable pride.

"At the time, we were in the monitoring room staring intently at the screen when a bunch of police officers suddenly surrounded Inspector Nakamori and tackled him, saying that he was Kaito Kid in disguise."

"Fortunately, I noticed something was wrong and immediately stopped the police officers, telling them to go and catch the Phantom Thief Kid who would appear on the roof. If it weren't for me, Inspector Nakamori would probably have broken his back from being crushed by them."

"..."

Kogoro Mouri's voice was rather loud, and Ginzo Nakamori, who was walking in front, naturally heard his nonsense. He immediately walked over angrily and grabbed Kogoro Mouri by the collar.

"What nonsense are you spouting? It's clear that we've both been suppressed!"

"Hey, you dare to slander me?"

Seeing that the two had suddenly started fighting, Dr. Agasa quickly stepped forward and separated them.

"Humph."

The two snorted coldly, and Nakamori Ginzo ignored Mouri Kogoro and strode toward the display case.

Conan smiled awkwardly, then asked Kogoro Mouri again.

"Uncle, was Kaito Kuroba in the monitoring room with you at the time?"

Kogoro Mouri glanced at Kaito Kuroba next to Qi Ming and nodded.

"That's right, but that kid left later."

"..."

Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, Conan lowered his head.

He felt he didn't need to ask any further questions.

The answer is already right in front of us, isn't it?

Conan took a deep breath, put his hands in his pockets, and said to Kogoro Mouri.

"After that person left, the police came and subdued you, and then Phantom Thief Kid appeared on the roof."

"Don't you find this strange, sir?"

"..."

"You mean you think that Kaito Kuroba is Kaito Kid?"

Kogoro Mouri was taken aback, put his hands on his hips, and looked down at Conan.

Conan nodded.

"While I can't say for sure, this is just too strange, isn't it?"

“I think we should keep an eye on him for now and see if the gems get stolen.”

Conan was speaking to Kogoro Mouri in a very serious manner when, in the next second, Kogoro Mouri slapped him on the head.

"What do you know, you brat!"

Kogoro Maori said unhappily.

"You brat, you were already committing crimes before you were even born, okay? And now you're telling me that Phantom Thief Kid is just a high school student?"

"What, is Phantom Thief Kid aging in reverse and getting younger with each passing year?"

"..."

Conan clutched his head in pain, realizing he shouldn't have had any expectations of Kogoro Mouri in the first place.

So what if you're getting younger as you age? He's getting younger as he ages, isn't he?

"Uncle, I think Conan might mean that Kaito Kuroba is Kaito Kid's assistant, right?"

Hattori Heiji glanced at the red swelling on Conan's head and began to explain.

"And look at Kaito Kuroba, he often says he's a fan of Kaito Kid. If Kaito Kid came to him asking for help, do you think he would help him?"

When Kogoro Mouri heard what Heiji Hattori said, his expression became more serious.

To convince Kogoro Mouri of their words again, Conan covered his head and said.

"Like when Yoko Okino asks you for help, would you help her or not?"

"Of course I have to help! Miss Yoko's business is my business."

Kogoro Mouri answered without hesitation, but he now fully understood what the two men meant.

He stroked his chin and looked at Kaito Kuroba.

"If that's the case, then it's certainly possible. In that case, we should keep a close eye on him throughout the flight."

On the other side, in front of the noblewoman's jewels.

Qi Ming looked at the mechanical effects displayed by Suzuki Jirokichi, unsure of what expression to make.

how to say……

This mechanism is so rudimentary that it seems completely out of place what a top conglomerate would design.

The organization has multiple layers.

The first layer of protection is a glass display case containing gems, which can withstand machine gun fire.

Then what's the point? Even Kaito Kid doesn't use a gun, right?

The second layer of security is the electronic combination lock under the display case.

To open this display case, you must enter a password on the electronic screen.

However, knowing the password alone is not enough. If the fingerprint entered is not that of Suzuki Jirokichi, the mechanism of the display case will be activated, and a retractable fist will pop out and punch the person away.

In addition, if Kaito Kid chooses to kidnap Jirokichi Suzuki to force him to open the display case, a secret door on the ground can be opened by pressing certain buttons to lock Kaito Kid inside.

Then there were no more mechanisms.

Oh, and there's also an induction stun gun mounted on the ceiling that seems to serve absolutely no purpose.

"That's right. I don't think Officer Nakamori, your police station has such a device, does it?"

Suzuki Jirokichi stroked his white beard and said arrogantly.

Nakamori Ginzo did not speak.

Qi Ming had no idea that he was stunned by Suzuki Jirokichi's cyberpunk-style mechanism.

I was still dumbfounded by Suzuki Jirokichi's stupidity in creating such a contraption despite having so much money.

It must have been quite a shock, though; at least everyone around looked surprised when they saw the mechanisms.