Chapter 351
After exchanging contact information with Jodie, Usuiba Saiki tried to get further information about Akai Shuichi's current location, but Usuiba Saiki refused.
"Of course, he should tell you this himself, or your boss should decide that it's okay for you to tell him, otherwise wouldn't that affect Shuichi Akai's plans?"
Usoppei said sternly, "I only told you Akai Shuichi was alive because I didn't want to be killed by you for no reason. There's no need for that now. Spreading this kind of information casually actually damages my reputation..."
Judy thought for a moment and said, "You're right. I'm sorry, I've put you in a difficult position."
Then Judy let him go.
The system couldn't help but sigh: "If I hadn't checked the backend, and she's still so suspicious of you, I'd almost think she was easy to talk to... It feels like she agrees with everything you say."
[Of course, because she thinks what I said is true and reasonable, so why wouldn't she agree?]
Usui Saiki argued confidently: "Think about it carefully. I know so quickly that I knew Akai Shuichi was still alive, and even that their FBI superiors were aware of it. In Jodie's view, only Akai Shuichi could have told me. That means I was an accomplice in this plan—after all, no matter how much you investigate, you can't possibly guess who all the insiders are. Based on that, I just told her not to mention me to anyone else, and not to contact me unless necessary… Frankly, it's no different than before, essentially continuing Akai Shuichi's policies. As long as she still believes in Akai Shuichi's abilities, why would she disagree?"
system:【…………】
"As for suspicion... I guess it's because Shuichi Akai spoke ill of me." Usui Saiki pondered. "I can even guess what he said, and it's probably very different from my current behavior. Jodie suspects I have a problem, but she has no evidence. After all, everything seems so reasonable. I didn't ask her for any information; it's obvious she's the one who benefits. It's normal for her to be conflicted."
System: [That's not talking badly about you, that's just describing things truthfully...]
Usoppei ignored her: "Anyway, since she's going to continue Akai Shuichi's previous policies, she'll definitely try to appease me, so look how good her attitude is now... Even better, she'll probably be harboring doubts and inner turmoil for a long time. What a kind soul!"
"Actually, given your current situation, you could exchange for permanent residency in a year without doing anything. You don't need to work so hard," the system said sourly. "Anyway, you don't buy anything else from the store."
Seven years! Seven years, family! Forget about stand-in dolls, Usui Saiki has been stingy with money! He only picks gifts from the daily lucky bags!
The system doesn't even dare to recall what kind of life it has been through in the past seven years; it only knows that its performance will definitely be at the bottom.
When the undercover system returns, it will definitely have a good talk with them.
[I'll definitely do it as soon as I can; I don't like to procrastinate on this.]
Usoppai also wanted to lie down, but besides exchanging for permanent residency, he also wanted to exchange for a resurrection card, which was the real prize.
However, it is essential to balance work and rest. After separating from Judy, he returned to his new home in Hanchuan Shenliu to enjoy the novelty of his new home.
After spending some leisurely time like this, during which he even played online games with Kenji Hagiwara and Jinpei Matsuda in the new house, Saiki Usuba finally went out again.
This time, it was because Conan Edogawa had unusually sent him an email: "Mr. Kankawa, this is Conan. Are you free right now? Could you please call this number back?"
This message, which looked like a scam text, immediately piqued Saiki Usaba's curiosity, and he called back immediately: "Conan-kun?"
“That’s great, Mr. Kankawa.” Conan Edogawa asked, “Are you busy right now?”
Bo Yezaki didn't take it seriously at first: "It's alright, what's up?"
Conan Edogawa: "I've been kidnapped."
Bo Yezaki: "...???"
System: [Hilarious! You've been making people speechless every day, and now it's finally your turn.]
Conan Edogawa quickly explained the situation on his end.
He said that he saw a little girl being kidnapped while he was in a shopping mall, and he went up to help rescue her. However, he ended up being taken hostage instead of the little girl and was taken to a building by the kidnappers.
Usakabe Saiki understood: "The phone you're using right now..."
Conan Edogawa admitted, "He's a kidnapper, but I think there might be some misunderstanding. He's even being chased by unknown people with me right now, so it's possible he's here to silence us..."
Because he was worried that his request to borrow the phone would be refused, Conan Edogawa had a flash of inspiration and borrowed the trick that Heiji Hattori had used—claiming that he knew the advisor.
Believe it or not, in Tokyo, this kidnapper who started out as a petty thug has actually been heard of as a consultant.
However, he had only heard about it and had never even been near the home of Shinryu Hanakawa. To him, it was just an urban legend. When he heard that Conan Edogawa was borrowing the phone to consult with an "advisor," he thought it was hilarious that kids these days would say such things so seriously, since everyone was already being hunted down. He figured it didn't matter if the kid called the police.
Even after Conan Edogawa finally finished communicating with Shinryu Sakkawa, the kidnapper who had witnessed the whole thing still didn't quite believe it, thinking that Conan Edogawa had just found a parent who was good at playing with children to contact him.
"Anyway, let's wait here. The advisor will be here soon."
After hanging up the phone, Conan Edogawa was filled with emotion. Although he had reportedly changed careers, the reputation of being Mr. Hanakawa's former advisor was truly invaluable. Hattori used it once, and he used it once, and both sides cooperated obediently... If he were in the Black Organization, he would want to recruit such a talent!
The kidnapper asked anxiously, "Are we okay, we're right here? What if that guy comes after us..."
"There's been no news for so long, it should be fine now," Conan Edogawa reassured him.
Although the two of them had just been inside the company, experiencing a power outage and being shot at, they have now escaped outside. The other party seems very afraid of being seen and has disappeared, which means they should be safe now.
Wait here, no problem!
Because Conan Edogawa vaguely remembered that Shinryu Saikawa didn't seem to like driving himself, but the other party agreed very readily, he assumed that Shinryu Saikawa might take a taxi over.
After a while, a familiar car heard the sound at the intersection.
Conan Edogawa stared dumbfounded at Shinryu Samurai, who opened the car door and stepped out, and Shuichi Akai—now Subaru Okiya—sitting in the driver's seat. He couldn't quite understand how these two had gotten together.
"Mr. Subaru! Mr. Samukawa! You two know each other?" Conan Edogawa asked curiously.
Subaru Okiya: "...We just met."
"Huh? How did they meet?" Conan Edogawa's curiosity was bursting!
He was actually thinking about when to introduce the two of them, but he didn't expect this to happen!
Subaru Okiya paused for a moment, then slowly replied, "He was hailing a taxi, and I just happened to be passing by."
Conan Edogawa: "...???"
Mr. Akai is currently faking his death and disguising himself, so theoretically he should be more cautious in his actions. He thought that Mr. Akai would definitely avoid someone like Mr. Hankawa!
Why is he being so helpful now?! I feel like I don't even recognize Mr. Akai anymore!
It's not that Mr. Akai wouldn't help strangers, it's just that Mr. Hanakawa's demeanor... makes him seem like he's prone to getting into trouble!
Subaru Okiya noticed Conan Edogawa's confusion, but he decided not to explain.
After all, the process was a little awkward, and the person involved was present, so it would be a bit awkward to repeat it again.
He was just driving by normally when he suddenly saw what appeared to be a dispute ahead.
Subaru Okiya hadn't really seen what was going on. He only saw a young man whose mere presence made him feel dangerous. He suddenly opened the car door and got in before a young couple who were hailing a taxi on the side of the road. The next second, the driver jumped out of the driver's seat with a look of horror on his face.
His car was driving by with the window open when he overheard keywords like "kidnapping".
Having already seen it, Subaru Okiya couldn't pretend nothing had happened and continue driving by. He simply stopped his car to observe the situation and see if he needed help, such as calling the police or stopping a crime.
He doesn't mind helping out as long as it doesn't affect his own important matters.
When I got there, I found that it wasn't quite what I had imagined.
The young man with deep red hair said in a cold and rational tone, "...The child has been kidnapped. I need to get there immediately. It's a matter of life and death."
Okiya Subaru: "…………"
Before I heard that, I thought you were going to kidnap the driver.
Since the other party showed no signs of making a move, Subaru Okiya listened patiently for a while longer to gain a deeper understanding of the situation. Then he heard an unexpected name: "Wait, the Conan-kun you're talking about... is it Edogawa Conan? The elementary school student?"
"Yes." The young man in black looked at him. "You know him too?"
Subaru Okiya seemed to be thinking: "...I do know you. Excuse me, may I ask your surname?"
"Hanchuan."
"...Well then, Mr. Hanchuan, since you're in such a hurry for a car, how about I give you a ride?"
Don't make things difficult for the taxi driver; it looks like he's about to call the police.
Let him, the FBI agent, handle it. He can handle any problems that arise and subdue the other party in time.
Although there are still many doubts, such as why the kidnapper is so calm when his child has been kidnapped, and why the kidnapper seems to have been involved in illegal activities, it is precisely because there are so many doubts that a con artist with a bit of professional ethics would not put on such a flawed performance, which makes it seem somewhat convincing.
Besides, Conan Edogawa had mentioned the name "Shinryu Samikawa" to him, and there was that subtle, dangerous aura about him that always aroused suspicion in others. Doesn't that make sense?
Moreover, Conan Edogawa had actually been kidnapped... Whether it was true or not, he couldn't ignore it, so he naturally extended an invitation.
Sakura Kawaii was truly not picky, or perhaps he realized that they all knew Conan Edogawa, so he readily agreed to Subaru Okiya's suggestion and got into his car.
As he drove, Subaru Okiya glanced at the man in the rearview mirror. He was supposedly being targeted by Gin and might be recruited by the organization.
Almost as soon as his gaze fell on the other person, Han Chuan Shenliu looked up at the rearview mirror.
Dark red eyes, like congealed blood, with a cold glint in them, peered over through the gaps in her deep blue bangs.
Their eyes met in the rearview mirror. Subaru Okiya didn't look away immediately, but waited until the red light turned green before looking ahead naturally and asking in a very ordinary tone.
"Conan has been kidnapped, but Mr. Hanakawa doesn't seem worried at all. Why is that?"
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I've been trying to adjust my sleep schedule until now, but I'm starting to feel like I can't hold on any longer. Anyway, I'll go grab a bite to eat first.
I hope to have a healthy sleep schedule this year!
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Usoba: Akai must have been talking badly about me!
System: That's the absolute truth, have some shame!
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Hattori summoned Ayakawa once, and Conan followed suit this time.
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I think a grand unity among the Red Team is a long way off. Perhaps we should first hope for some information sharing between Akai, Akai's sister, Akai's mother, and Akai's brother...
It's one thing if Akai and Furuya's issues stem from their respective national stances, but for a family to end up like this...
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P.S.: Don't worry about the resurrection card. Every time it's mentioned, the comments section gets all sorts of weird ideas, like faking death or something. I'll just give you a spoiler: you won't need it. Bo Ye didn't even get it in the end.
As mentioned before, there is no such thing as faking death.
However, I'm open to any suspicion I might receive (...). Unfortunately, I'm a ruthless middleman, and Bo Ye doesn't receive a single penny.
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