Chapter 409

Compared to the disappointment of others who didn't get to see Kaito Kid, Ran Mouri's feelings were more complicated.

Shinichi... Is Shinichi really Kaito Kid? He just left like that?

She had originally thought that there was plenty of time, and she could find another opportunity to ask Shinichi what exactly happened...

Conan Edogawa was preoccupied with the antics of Kaito Kid and Saiki Usaku, and only realized a beat too late that Ran Mouri was behaving subtly.

"Ran-neechan, what's wrong?" Conan Edogawa asked with concern.

Ran Mouri snapped out of her daze and forced a smile: "It's nothing. Since Kaito Kid is gone... let's go downstairs."

Conan Edogawa: "..."

No, this doesn't seem like nothing at all!

Saying it's related to a red Siamese cat or something is too slow a reaction, but saying it's because of Kaito Kid... makes no sense! Ran has always been indifferent to Kaito Kid, she only does it to keep Sonoko company!

Conan Edogawa was completely baffled and thought of asking Usui Saiki if he had discovered anything.

When we got downstairs, we saw Usui Saiki eating a cake... Did she find this in the restaurant, which was a mess because of the imbalance?! She's really going all out!

Hungry, Usoba Saiki asked him, "Do you want some? There are only a few pieces left in the refrigerator that are relatively well-preserved."

"No need." Conan Edogawa's lips twitched. "Hattori's treating us to okonomiyaki later."

Bo Yezhai: "That won't stop us from having some first."

Conan Edogawa finally told the truth: "I'm not as fond of desserts as you are..."

Bo Yezhai coldly replied, "Heh, what a tasteless fellow."

"Just because I'm not that fond of desserts, does that make me tasteless?! You're showing so little respect for diverse tastes! No, that's not why I contacted you..."

Conan Edogawa regained his composure after his chaotic thoughts: "Have you noticed that Ran seems to be behaving a little strangely?"

“Is there?” Bo Yezai raised an eyebrow.

Conan Edogawa retorted with a headache, "You didn't even notice? She seemed a bit distracted, like she was troubled by something..."

Usakabe Saiki said in a relaxed tone: "She thought that Kaito Kid was Shinichi Kudo, so of course she would act like this. What's so strange about that?"

Conan Edogawa subconsciously relaxed, following Usui Saiki's tone: "I see, so you thought I was Kaito Kid... Huh?! Wait a minute! What's going on?! Usui-nii, explain yourself!!!"

This is really weird!!! Why are you talking like it's "normal"?!

How did he become Phantom Thief Kid?! Did Kid steal his account again?!

It's not like I haven't hacked his account before, but I always revealed my true identity in front of everyone before leaving to avoid further misunderstandings... What happened this time?!

We didn't meet at all, and he left behind this mess after he left... When did Kidd become so unethical?

In fact, this is a misunderstanding of Kaito Kid.

Before leaving, Kaito Kid had considered this matter, but after thinking about it, he felt it was unnecessary to continue the "I am Shinichi Kudo! Hey, I'm fake!" routine in front of everyone, as it wouldn't be good to do it too often.

Since only Ran Mouri has a misunderstanding, let Saiki Usaba explain it!

Kaito Kid took it for granted that Usaku Saiki would definitely take responsibility—but he didn't expect that he had overestimated Usaku Saiki's sense of responsibility.

Usoppai didn't intend for Ran Mouri to keep misunderstanding him, but he needed to find a good opportunity to let him score some points, otherwise it would be a waste.

Just as Usaku Saiki had thought, Conan Edogawa, upon hearing the truth revealed by Usaku Saiki, first suspected Kaito Kid, and then immediately suspected Usaku Saiki.

Even if Kaito Kid was indeed impersonating Shinichi Kudo—how did Usui know?! And why didn't he explain when he knew Ran had misunderstood?!

Given Usaku Saiki's usual style, Conan Edogawa even suspected that Usaku Saiki was involved in stirring things up.

"What happened, Usui-nii? Explain yourself!" Conan Edogawa pestered Usui-saiki. "Even if you don't want to tell me, at least explain it to Ran for me!"

Ran misunderstands that he's been missing for so long because he was actually a thief... Conan Edogawa feels suffocated just thinking about it.

Bo Ye Saiki reluctantly said, "Then could you pour me a glass of juice?"

Conan Edogawa had never been so attentive before. He rushed into the messy kitchen to find juice and clean glasses, then presented them to Saiki Usaku in a whirlwind.

Usoppei took his time to finish the afternoon tea he had missed most of before getting up to find Ran Mouri.

Conan Edogawa stared intently at Saiki Usaba, wishing he could bore a hole through his back. He was torn between doubting whether Saiki Usaba would be able to explain properly and trusting that Saiki Usaba wouldn't cause trouble on such an important matter.

Ran Mouri, who had been sitting absentmindedly by the window, suddenly brightened up when she noticed Saiki Usaku approaching. It was clear that she also wanted to talk to Saiki Usaku: "Brother Usaku!"

“I know.” Saiki Usaba sat calmly near Ran Mouri. “You want to ask about Kaito Kid, right?”

Ran Mouri was somewhat anxious, yet worried that others might approach at any moment, so she could only mumble, "He... he just left like that?"

Bo Yezhai pondered for a moment: "Xiao Lan, you don't still believe his nonsense, do you?"

Ran Mouri: "...??? What nonsense are you talking about?"

"Those lines about having to impersonate Kaito Kid to investigate a case."

Ran Mouri was stunned: "Huh? But you're not...?"

Didn't you also speak up for the other party?! Why have you suddenly changed your tune now?!

Bo Yezaki said confidently, "I didn't actually believe it, but since you were a hostage in his hands, I had no choice but to go along with it... After you left, we chatted for a few more minutes and he immediately exposed himself, but because I had more important things to do, I didn't hand him over to the police."

Ran Mouri paused, then asked, "Something more important...?"

"It's about the fact that there are a lot of prisoners on the airship. If it weren't for Kaito Kid, we would have been kidnapped by now."

Ran Mouri suddenly realized, "I see! If it was to save someone, then it makes sense... But I pinched his cheek, I didn't disguise myself, and how did he know that I called an airship a UFO when I was a kid..."

To maintain his credibility, Usoppei took the blame for Conan Edogawa: "I told you about the airship you saw when you were kids, and I also talked to Professor Agasa. He probably overheard it when he was disguised as a waiter... As for appearance, it's just that they look alike. After all, there are many people in the world who look alike. You said before that you've seen someone who looks a lot like Shinichi, didn't you?"

Overwhelmed by the incredible news that Shinichi Kudo wasn't Kaito Kid, Ran Mouri was so happy that she forgot all about the details and nodded repeatedly, "You're right!"

“Most importantly,” Saiki Usaba stroked his chin, “I remember Shinichi used to clash with Kaito Kid… I think it was some kind of clock tower case…”

Ran Mouri suddenly remembered: "Right, it was Inspector Megure who invited him... Yeah! How could I have believed him? I was so stupid!"

People tend to establish a stance first and then look for evidence. With such a satisfactory answer in front of her, Ran Mouri was unwilling to get bogged down in irrelevant details.

With the fact that Kaito Kid helped them solve the intruder case, the persuasion of Saiki Usaba, and the case where Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid appeared together, Ran Mouri naturally accepted this premise.

After all, she had initially thought that Kaito Kid's explanation was a bit suspicious. She wondered why Shinichi would go to such lengths to solve a case!

Now there is irrefutable evidence that before Shinichi disappeared to solve a secret case, Kaito Kid had already returned to the scene, further proving that Saiki Usaba's statement was correct. Ran Mouri couldn't help but show a relaxed smile.

"That's great... Honestly, you scared me! And Brother Bo Ye, why didn't you tell me sooner!"

Bo Yezaki blinked: "Because his work has so many flaws. I thought you'd figure it out yourself once you came to your senses!"

These words immediately made Ran Mouri think that Kaito Kid had more loopholes, but unlike those who like deduction, she hadn't discovered them, so there was even less reason to suspect that Shinichi was Kaito Kid.

Ran Mouri had no more doubts.

Undercover System: [Wow... you managed to cover this up! How can I believe you...!]

Bo Yezhai: [Sit down, sit down, these are basic rules.]

Conan Edogawa watched nervously from afar, and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ran Mouri finally smile again.

Good heavens, Kaito Kid is getting more and more outrageous! Thank goodness for Usopp-san...

If Phantom Thief Kid steals his identity again, don't blame him for being ruthless!

Finally, the group arrived in Osaka, but they were met by local police who first took over the prisoners and then asked about the situation of the airship at the time.

Usaku Saiki simply didn't want to give a statement or be questioned by the police, so he blamed all the actions on Kaito Kid.

If you're so capable, go find Phantom Thief Kid and ask him how he discovered it and how he operated the airship. If you can't find him, then don't ask. Anyway, I don't know anything; I'm the victim.

Hattori Heiji naturally received the news and came to the police station to pick up the person.

"What's going on with you guys?" Hattori Heiji asked, completely bewildered. "It's just a trip from Tokyo to Osaka, and you've already experienced the Red Siamese Cat releasing the virus—Kaito Kid hijacking the plane first—the Red Siamese Cat's person falling into the sea—the virus being fake—the Red Siamese Cat being an imposter... So much has happened? It's enough to make a movie!"

"You forgot their purpose was to steal the Buddha statue..." Conan Edogawa said with a headache, "So, have you caught them yet?"

"They're still searching! Since things aren't going according to plan, they don't dare to show themselves so openly, so we have to take it slow." Hattori Heiji sighed, "This time, we really have to thank Phantom Thief Kid!"

Conan Edogawa fell into an eerie silence for a moment.

Hattori Heiji: "...? What's wrong with you?"

Conan Edogawa slowly said, "I always felt that this wasn't like Kid's style... it was more like Usopp's style..."

Heiji Hattori didn't seem to care much: "So what? Anyway, it was Kaito Kid who did it, which means he agreed to it. He and Usopp might be the same kind of people."

"Are you talking badly about me?"

Usakabe Saiki's voice came softly from behind the two of them.

Hattori Heiji and Edogawa Conan both froze, then slowly turned their heads: "Haku-Haku-nii..."

Usoya Saiki watched the two of them quietly for a long time before finally sighing.

"With your level of vigilance... how has Conan managed to keep his identity from being exposed?"

Hattori Heiji, who had almost let slip the secret several times, chuckled dryly and then decisively changed the subject: "Usui-nii! You've come to Osaka at the perfect time! I've run into something and need your help!"

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I lay in bed for ages yesterday, so sleepy but just couldn't fall asleep... It's so hard to adjust my sleep schedule...

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I'll try to go to bed early tonight, and if I feel better tomorrow, I'll update more.

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Conan: Ran is behaving strangely.

Bo Ye: No? She suspects Shinichi is Kaito Kid; that's more like it.

Conan: ? ? ?

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The Skywrecked Ship instance is finally over!

Kidd inexplicably got blamed for this! Looking forward to seeing you next time (...)