Chapter 46

Question: How do you explain it when an important character bumps into you and you happen to be at a murder scene?

Normally, Tsujimoto Shigetsu could use his identity to prove most of his suspicions. After all, the identity of a police officer is extremely useful once it is used.

However, he couldn't take it out now, so he disguised himself.

Not only has he changed his clothes, he is now a member of the Black Organization and even pretends to be a wealthy man.

Shigeto Tsujimoto looked at the two figures in front of him and felt physically and mentally exhausted.

"The police here will take care of it. There's no need to ask those rubbish from the Metropolitan Police Department!" Yusuke Tsukue raised his head proudly, his face full of disdain.

"And we have the famous Mr. Maori Kogoro here, so it will only take a few minutes to find the murderer!!"

He looks really confident.

Shigetsu Tsujimoto stood there expressionlessly, and soon noticed the cold look that Gin, who was mixed in the crowd not far away, gave him.

That look probably said, "You messed up again."

It wasn't his fault!! He didn't even go to dinner!! What was he supposed to do?

"Hmm... this matter is indeed a bit strange." Maori Kogoro fell into deep thought.

"Excuse me, Mr. Yusuke Tsukue, is there any surveillance here?"

"Yes, yes, yes! But I need to go to the backstage to make some arrangements." Yusuke Tsukue said quickly.

The deceased was named Kawamura Hazuki, the secretary who was suspected by the video from the beginning. She looked weak, so the viewers of the video first thought she was one of the murderers.

Unexpectedly, she was the first to die.

[She's actually the dead one?? I thought she must be the murderer... According to 73's nature, the weakest-looking character is always the boss or something like that.]

【73: I predicted your prediction! You didn’t expect that! !】

[Hahahaha, you are so pitiful for involving others! This is the nth time! In the previous times, you were able to prove your identity as a police officer, but now you can’t clear yourself even if you jump into the Yellow River!]

[Sheren's expression is really aggrieved. Is Qin Ye's anger level about to reach MAX? ]

[Shang Ren: Do you think I think so? This kind of debuff is a negative buff that even the neighboring studio is too harsh to eliminate! ! ]

[Then the question is, who is the murderer? Anyway, Conan will definitely show off his skills again at this time, right? ]

[I don't think it will happen so quickly. After all, it has just started. The murderer must be hiding very well, right?]

[No matter what, Maori Kogoro! Cover the back of your neck! ! ]

…

Life is not easy and it makes people sigh.

Anyway, the charges will definitely not be cleared in a short time. However, since the main battlefield is at the booth of Tamir's Heart, nothing bad will happen now.

At least eight eggs shouldn't explode here.

"I remember there should be surveillance in the elevator, and there must be surveillance in the corridor nearby, why don't we just take it out and check it out." Maori Kogoro said,

"Mr. Nishitani Akira, what were you doing just now?"

"Resting in the room." Shigetto Tsujimoto answered truthfully.

"In the room? But wasn't it lunch time just now?" Kogoro Mouri's eyes became sharp.

"I don't have a good appetite, so I don't really want to eat for the time being," said Shigetsu Tsujimoto.

"Is it really just a loss of appetite?"

"real……"

At this moment, the person who was sent to investigate the surveillance happened to come back.

"Report to Mr. Tsukue! All the surveillance in this area has been hacked! The original images cannot be retrieved at all!!!"

"Hacked??"

Everyone present was stunned for a moment, and looked at Tsujimoto Shigeto with more vigilance.

"Hehehe! I think the result is obvious!!"

Maori Kogoro suddenly realized. He pointed his finger at Tsujimoto Shigeto and said with great confidence and determination:

"You are the murderer! Nishitani Akira! You are the mastermind of this operation! You deliberately hacked into the surveillance system in order to kill Miss Kawamura! This made it easier for you to kill people! If Xiaolan and Conan hadn't come up and seen this scene in advance! You would have escaped long ago!!"

"Confess! It's useless even if you destroy the evidence!! You can't escape from my eyes!!"

"As expected of Mr. Mori! The murderer was found so quickly! It's amazing!" Yusuke Tsukue on the side was still complimenting him.

"Of course, I am the famous Maori Kogoro!" Maori Kogoro laughed.

Shigeto Tsujimoto remained silent.

Shigetsu Tsujimoto looked at Conan who was standing beside him.

Conan! Save him, Conan! Don't give up so easily! Take out your invincible anesthetic needle and wake him up!

...However, this time Conan also fell into deep thought. He was obviously stuck.

It is indeed difficult to find the murderer without surveillance. However, it is certain that the murderer must have had the opportunity to sneak into the surveillance room, which means that the murderer is most likely one of our own, not Nishitani Akira.

The only surveillance that can be seen is a little bit ahead. Just ten minutes before Shigeto Tsujimoto discovered Miss Kawamura's death, Miss Kawamura could be seen walking into the elevator alone.

No one knew how many people were in the elevator at the time. The murderer threw the Colt revolver at the crime scene and wiped off all his fingerprints, so there was no clue or evidence at all.

The only way is to find out who entered the elevator on each floor during that period, but this would be an extremely arduous task and it would probably take several days to complete.

"No matter what, let's lock up Mr. Nishitani Koyo first." Finally, someone suggested,

"Since Mr. Maori has said so, I think Mr. Nishitani is indeed a big suspect."

"I remember that Mr. Nishitani had an older brother, who..."

"I have a perfect alibi." Gin said silently.

"I was in the restaurant the whole time, as you can see. This incident has nothing to do with me."

Tsujimoto Shigetsu: “…”

Very good, as expected of Gin, just cut off ties with him.

Considering that this is probably a case comparable to a theater version, it is unlikely to be solved in a short time, so the criminal is estimated to be exposed only at the exhibition of Tamir's Heart.

Does he have to be imprisoned until the case is over? ?

Goodbye!!

"Wait a minute! There seems to be something in Ms. Kawamura's pocket!!"

At this moment, Conan, who had run in at some point, suddenly shouted. Everyone's eyes immediately turned over and soon noticed where Conan was pointing.

“It looks like poker cards? Why are there poker cards here??”

"Could it be... the monster thief Kid?" Yusuke Tsukue was shocked.

"Could it really be the Phantom Thief Kid?? But doesn't he not kill people?" Mao Li Ran was puzzled.

"Tsk! Maybe he finally realized his evil nature and couldn't help killing people?" Tsukue Yusuke snorted.

"Even if you want to get Tamir's Heart, using this method to threaten is too childish! I say! Even if I die! I will never give Tamir's Heart to anyone! This is my life!!"

The Thief Kidd?

Shigetsu Tsujimoto looked over and, as expected, there was a poker card in the other person's shirt pocket. On that poker card was written the notice left by the thief Kid.

Very good, Thief Kidd, it seems he is not the only one to take the blame, today they are the good brothers who take the blame.

"How is this possible? We have clearly identified Nishitani Akiyo as the murderer. How come another strange thief named Kid suddenly appears?" Kogoro Mouri showed a confused expression.

"Isn't this obvious?" Tsujimoto Shigetsu said wearily.

"I'm not the murderer. I just ran into the muzzle of the gun!"

He still has a variety of complicated tasks to complete and has no time to waste energy here. Since everyone has to take the blame, it would be better for Phantom Thief Kidd to take the blame alone.

"I understand." Kogoro Mouri nodded and looked thoughtful.

"I'm glad you understand." Shigetto Tsujimoto breathed a sigh of relief.

"So stop pretending, Mr. Nishitani." Maori Kogoro pointed his finger at the other party.

"Actually you are the Thief Kid!! Right!!!"

Tsujimoto Shigetsu: “…”

Wait a minute??? How do you connect him to Kidd?

He doesn't look like the Thief Kid at all! !

This roar fell silent, and everyone, including Conan, was frightened by Mouri Kogoro's inference.

"Yes, you are the Phantom Thief Kid! This explains everything!" Maori Kogoro said confidently.

"If you disguise yourself as Nishitani Akiyo and put the blame on the thief Kid, wouldn't you be able to escape from the Golden Cicada shell? Isn't this entirely possible?"

"Well, how about we show everyone whether you have disguised yourself or not? Since you are not the Phantom Thief Kidd, this should be obvious, right?"

…

Shigetsu Tsujimoto was almost sweating profusely.

The main thing is... he really changed his appearance, so the other party should be able to find something wrong with a quick inspection.

Although he didn't want to be mistaken as a murderer, he also didn't want to be stripped of his vest on the spot! ! !

At this moment, the expression on Gin's face relaxed a little, but he quickly thought of something and finally calmed down, looking at him with a teasing look.

That expression simply said, "If you can't even solve something like this, you shouldn't stay in the winery."

It seems that he really can't count on Gin. This guy's losses are terrible.

"I refuse." Tsujimoto said decisively.

"I cannot be tested here. This is a sign of distrust and insult to me."

"Really? Since you are not the Phantom Thief Kid, why do you refuse to be checked? A quick check will be enough to confirm your identity, right?" Kogoro Mouri said aggressively.

"That's because——"

"Everyone has their own private secrets, right? I think it's normal for Mr. Nishitani to be so excited. We need some gentle communication, don't we?"

At this moment, a young man's voice came from the crowd. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, and a familiar face soon appeared in front of everyone.

He was a young man with blond hair. His clothes were not eye-catching, but his temperament was calm and comfortable. However, many people recognized him and called out his name in surprise:

"I remember him!! Isn't this the rising star detective Matsukawa Natsuo who was so amazing not long ago!! He actually got an invitation ticket too??"

"This is also the first time I've seen such a grand scene. I'm terrified."

The other party bowed politely and said to the unhappy Maori Kogoro:

"It is my honor to see the legendary [Sleeping Kogoro]. I don't think you would suggest that I be the judge and examine Mr. Nishitani's body, right?"

"Ahem... Of course you can."

Perhaps because he felt very good about the other party's attitude, Maori Kogoro also had a good impression of this humble junior.

"It's settled then, Mr. Tsukue Yusuke, do you mind this?"

"Of course, if it's Mr. Maori's request." The other party replied quickly.

Shigeto Tsujimoto was stunned for a moment, and he subconsciously looked at the detective named Matsukawa Natsuo, who happened to be looking at him. The moment those beautiful golden-green eyes looked at him, the look that flashed across the other's eyes made Shigeto Tsujimoto inexplicably feel a familiar breath.

Wait a minute... this Matsukawa Natsuo, has he met him before? ?

"Come on, Mr. Akira Nishitani." Natsuo Matsukawa walked forward, gently stretched out his hand, and took the initiative to hold the other's wrist.

The touch from his wrist brought Shigeto Tsujimoto's thoughts back to reality, and in the next second, he noticed that a crystal blue interface suddenly popped up, and a line of small words quickly appeared in his sight.

[Ability: Role Playing has been initiated]

Role-playing? Isn't this Yuma Tsujimoto's skill? ?

As expected! This detective is Yuma!!

After learning the other party's identity, Tsujimoto Shigetsu's heart calmed down instantly. Tsujimoto Yuma's ability role-playing is different from ordinary disguise.

The ability to role-play can be said to have directly changed a person's structure, so even before, even if Yuma Tsujimoto dressed up as a woman, he was still able to pass muster with most people.

In other words, his current appearance is not that of Shigeto Tsujimoto in disguise, but the real appearance of Akiyo Nishitani.

Soon, Yusuke Tsukue invited an appraiser, and Akira Nishitani - or rather, Shigeto Tsujimoto - was examined in front of the public, and the final result was self-evident.

"I said, you are definitely not the thief Kidd."

The smile on Matsukawa Natsuo's face seemed to deepen, and Tsujimoto Shigetsu's anxious heart finally settled down.

"I was not that at all." Tsujimoto Shigetsu said firmly.

"And I am not the murderer. I believe the murderer wanted to frame me."

"No, you are not the thief Kid. But there is a suspicion that you have not been cleared of." Maori Kogoro seemed a little disappointed, but still determined.

"Maybe you are an accomplice of the thief Kidd? There is no way you can clear yourself of this, right?"

"That's impossible. We, the Nishitani family, are not interested in anything related to gemstones. I can also disclose to you some of the communication information during this period. I think this is not something that cannot be explained clearly." Shigeto Tsujimoto said.

"But you still can't clear your identity." Yusuke Tsukue looked at him unfriendly.

"If possible, I still hope that you can accept temporary detention. We won't do anything to you, but at least you can't come out until the exhibition of Tamir's Heart is over."

"This is also for the safety of the exhibition. Sorry, Mr. Nishitani."

After all this time, I still have to be put in solitary confinement! What is the point of this test! ! !

As for gin…

He seemed to have given up on himself completely.

He is indeed a good partner.

The people behind him were still whispering something, but Tsujimoto Shigetsu had no intention of listening. Yusuke Tsukue prepared a special room for him, located on the top floor of the entire building, and sent his specially hired bodyguards to guard the door, and invited Nishitani Akira to stay in a friendly manner.

"Don't worry, Mr. Nishitani."

Matsukawa Natsuo's attitude towards him was still very gentle, or rather, from the moment Tsujimoto Shigetsu noticed, the other party's attention seemed to be always focused on him.

"You will be safe. Once Mr. Maori succeeds in catching the murderer, you will be free."

Shigeto Tsujimoto: “…Really? I don’t believe it.”

The entire room was under surveillance, so it would be difficult for him to escape even if he wanted to jump out of the window.

The prerequisite is that Yuma is not here.

Shigeto Tsujimoto sat quietly in the room. He secretly handed his communicator to Yuma the moment he came into contact with her, so it was not taken away.

As for Gin...he should continue with his plan.

In short, don't worry.

"You were actually involved in a murder case, involving people. You are really careless."

Shigetsu Tsujimoto opened his eyes and saw the blond young man coming from the door and the familiar smile on his face.

"Sure enough, I still can't do it without Sheren."

"Pfft, that's fine if you say so." Tsujimoto Shigetsu couldn't help laughing.

"As expected - it still doesn't work even if I leave Yuma."

…

I have to say that when it comes to straight shots, Shigeto Tsujimoto has always been very reliable.

The expression on Yuma Tsujimoto's face was obviously choked, and then he subtly turned his head and coughed lightly.

"Anyway, if you want to board the ship that day, that's totally fine. Just knock out a character and confine him here. I can still change your appearance."

"How did you get rid of the bodyguard at the door?" Tsujimoto Shigetsu asked curiously.

"Did you buy them off with money?"

"No, they are all members of the Metropolitan Police Department playing roles." Tsujimoto Yuma laughed.

"That is to say, everyone here is one of ours. I can hack the surveillance and change your appearance. You can go wherever you want."

"...You brought the entire Metropolitan Police Department here???"

Shigetsu Tsujimoto was shocked.

What is reliable?

This is called reliable!!!

The whole world is ours! Is there a better start than this? Although he is imprisoned, his freedom is not restricted at all!!

"I was worried about you. Now that I think about it, my actions were correct." Yuma Tsujimoto moved a little closer and whispered in his ear.

"As for the murderer, I have actually already done most of my investigation."

"Do you know who the murderer is?" Shigetto Tsujimoto asked curiously.

"I know, but I can't expose it in public." Yuma Tsujimoto's tone sounded somewhat helpless.

"He is needed for the end of this play, so he cannot die for the time being. Once he dies, the Heart of Tamir will be out of our hands."

"That is to say, the murderer is actually..." Shigeto Tsujimoto suddenly understood.

"It was Yusuke Tsukue. It was because of him that the kid didn't think of it for the time being - or rather, it would be useless even if he did think of it."

Yuma Tsujimoto stood up and opened his hand. In his palm was the earring that Shigeto Tsujimoto had taken from him.

"Isn't it time to return this to me? Brother, I also want to keep in touch with you. Now that our brother has returned to the cooperation, there is no need to keep me in such a careful care in the greenhouse."

There was still a gentle smile in his eyes, but there was a hint of obvious protest in that smile.

Apparently, he was dissatisfied with what Shigeto had done to a small extent before he expressed it.

"It's okay. There is a mobile greenhouse to accompany you." Shiguto Tsujimoto tilted his head and looked behind the other person.

The expression on Yuma Tsujimoto's face froze, and his expression turned dark in an instant.

"… Morobushi Kagemitsu, when did you come in?! Did I let you in?"

"I'm sorry, but this is very important news."

Morofushi Kagemitsu, who was dressed up like Tsujimoto Yuma, stood behind him, with no trace of remorse on his face.

"Your surveillance camera was discovered by that little kid."

"It's okay. I specially tattooed the logo of Phantom Kid on it. It was Phantom Kid who did it." Yuma Tsujimoto waved his hand to show that he didn't care.

"Uh... okay, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Morobushi Kagemitsu expressed his understanding, nodded to Tsujimoto Shigeto, and left quickly.

The door behind them closed, leaving only the two of them in the room, which was filled with silence and a somewhat awkward atmosphere.

"It's okay, I didn't see anything..." At most, he felt that the thief Kidd was too miserable.

"I know you'll be worried about me, so I came to you in advance to ask for your opinion."

After putting the earrings back on, Yuma Tsujimoto gradually turned the topic to the point.

"For the next plan, I hope you can support my idea."

"Oh? Tell me about it." Shigetsu Tsujimoto asked with interest.

"It is basically confirmed that the murderer is Yusuke Tsukue, and [The Princess' Feast] was decided to be blown up from the beginning. The trigger is on the Heart of Tamir. Once the gem is removed, the entire booth will be blown to pieces." said Yushin Tsujimoto.

"I knew this because Kawamura Hazuki told me. I disguised myself as an infiltrated police officer and revealed my identity to her. Unfortunately, I was unable to stop him from killing the secretary. When I came out of the room, the secretary had already been killed by Tsukue Yusuke."

"The secretary knows Yusuke Tsukue's secret." Shigetto Tsujimoto understood.

"So he wanted to kill her to silence her, but unfortunately you found Kawamura Hazuki first."

"Yusuke Tsukue wanted to create such a feast just to increase the value of the gem." Yuma Tsujimoto shook his head.

"Besides that, he also had a few troublesome targets he wanted to get rid of, so he wanted to take advantage of this operation to secretly deal with the targets. He also invited the targets he wanted to kill to join the crowd."

"His reluctance to call the police was not only out of contempt for the Metropolitan Police Department, but also for the sake of safety so that his purpose could not be discovered."

"As for why they invited Kogoro Mori and his family... I think this was not Tsukue Yusuke's choice, but the suggestion of Organization X."

As expected, Yusuke Tsukue had ulterior motives.

Considering that the X organization has not been captured by the Black Organization so far, it must have a certain strength. It is not possible to manipulate the Phantom Thief Kid with the strength of Yusuke Tsukue alone.

But in this case, will Yusuke Tsukue also have some relationship with Organization X? So far, Yuma Tsujimoto has not mentioned the actions of Organization X... Is it inconvenient to disclose, or is it not the right time yet?

Shigetto Tsujimoto once again fell into deep thought.

"But these are not the most important things."

Before Tsujimoto Shigetsu could finish his thoughts, Tsujimoto Yuma's voice once again softly floated in his ears.

"I know Gin has always been a nuisance to you. So Shirin..."

"How about we get rid of Gin once and for all this time?"