Chapter 405
Kaito Kid recognized the newcomer.
Before taking action, he naturally had to do his research. He knew that Sonoko Suzuki was going to bring a new friend along, and he had just heard someone introduce the silver-haired youth as Usaku Saiki... but he didn't know much more.
Even if Phantom Thief Kid is capable of investigation, he wouldn't investigate every possible person he might encounter. He just needs to get a general understanding of the relationships so that he doesn't give himself away when he needs to disguise himself. Anything else would be too much to ask.
Don't panic.
Kaito Kid thought to himself, even if this person came to pinch his face, his face would be completely undisguised... After all, he looks just like Shinichi Kudo, his voice is just like Shinichi Kudo, and he knows Shinichi Kudo very well and can keep up with the conversation. As long as he is sure that he is not disguised, he will most likely be caught red-handed by Shinichi Kudo himself on the spot.
Ran Mouri might remain silent because of her friendship with Shinichi Kudo, but it's hard to say what that person will be like.
Even if he overcomes the difficulty, he's still a bit unfriendly to Shinichi Kudo, and it'll be hard for that guy to explain—he knows Shinichi Kudo has become an elementary school student! There's no way to explain it!
Kaito Kid regretted his carelessness this time.
If all else fails, running away isn't unacceptable, but it's too low-class... In short, let's wait and see.
Kaito Kid looked at Saiki Usuba with the same expression as Shinichi Kudo, waiting for the other's reaction.
Usakabe Saiki stroked his chin: "Hmm... Although he looks like Shinichi, why would Shinichi be here? This guy really is Kaito Kid, right? You've been fooled."
Ran Mouri suddenly realized that she had been startled by Bo Ye at a crucial moment, and in her shock, she subconsciously helped to cover it up for that one in a thousand chance. But it was just a face, and nothing could be confirmed.
So she immediately reached out and pinched Phantom Thief Kid's face: "Yes, this might be a disguise—"
"Ouch! Ouch! Be gentle!" Kaito Kid cried out helplessly.
Ran Mouri was shocked: "It wasn't a disguise after all!"
Usoppei coughed and said, "Maybe they just naturally look alike?"
These words reminded Ran Mouri.
Previously, when encountering Kaito Kid (referring to "The Magician of the Silver Wing"), Kaito Kid was also disguised as Shinichi Kudo, and Inspector Nakamori pinched his face but didn't notice the disguise...
To convince Ran Mouri that her upright and righteous childhood friend is actually a thief, she would much rather believe that the two people just look alike.
So Ran Mouri, as if she had found an elder who could stand up for her, said firmly and trustingly, "You're right, Usui-nii! Maybe this person just looks like Shinichi! I've met people who look a lot like Shinichi on the streets of Shibuya before!"
The undercover system, seeing the sudden influx of money, exclaimed: "Wow!"
Suspicion Value System: [Basic operation, don't be 6.]
Bo Yezhai was speechless: […It wasn't you who boosted the score, so why are you being so modest?]
Undercover System: [Exactly!]
Suspicion value system: [...]
Well, in a while the undercover system will know who its closest relatives are.
With Usui Saiki backing her up, Ran Mouri was now extremely arrogant: "Pretending once is one thing, but pretending so many times! You're unlucky to have ended up on this airship with nowhere to escape!"
Kaito Kid knew that he needed to offer something substantial to convince these two.
Hopefully, they will all be willing to "protect" Shinichi Kudo.
In short, try to fool him first, and if that doesn't work, then run... At least get Ran Mouri to let go! Otherwise, how can he escape?! That's incredibly strong!
Despite some inner turmoil, Phantom Thief Kid maintained his perfect acting skills: "It's not an airship, it's a UFO, isn't it?"
Ran Mouri suddenly froze: "Huh?"
Kaito Kid knew he had a chance just by looking at Ran Mouri's reaction!
That's great! Luckily, when he was working as a waiter downstairs, he overheard Conan Edogawa talking to a little girl about how Ran Mouri mistook an airship for a UFO when they were kids... I think this secret between the two of them should be able to convince Ran Mouri.
"...I remember you saying that when you were little, right?"
As expected, Ran Mouri wavered.
How could this be! Besides myself, only Shinichi should know about this... Could it be that Shinichi is really Kaito Kid?
Even someone as capable as Brother Bo Ye said the other person just looks similar...
The undercover system exclaimed in surprise again: 【Wow!】
This time, not only were trust points added, but also a lot of suspicion points... Is this the legendary double win?!
Bo Yezhai was extremely reserved: [Basic procedure, don't be silly.]
Suspicion value system: [...]
That kid Bo Ye... He was told not to say those pretentious things, but he did it himself!
Kaito Kid may appear to have everything under control, but he's secretly groaning inwardly.
He still remembered that he didn't just need to persuade Ran Mouri, but also a silver-haired young man whose temper he didn't know, but who looked like he was not easy to deal with!
So what he said next was to address both of them at the same time.
"Actually, I only impersonated Phantom Thief Kid to investigate a case. The proof is that I returned all the jewels..."
Kaito Kid, quick-witted as ever, struggled to find a reason to persuade the two men.
Just then, Usakuya Saiki, whom he considered even more difficult to deal with than Ran Mouri, suddenly seemed to be deep in thought.
"Hmm... that actually makes some sense. After all, Kaito Kid went from being famous to disappearing eight years ago, while Shinichi was just an elementary school student eight years ago!"
Ran Mouri was stunned.
Kaito Kid was utterly astonished. If he hadn't restrained his gaze, he would have looked at Usui Saiki as if he were a god!
Good heavens! How come he didn't think of that excuse! It's much more convincing than anything he could have come up with!
Ran Mouri, who was still wavering, was also persuaded by Saiki Usaku's seemingly convincing words!
That's right! The real Phantom Thief Kid isn't Shinichi! So the theory that Shinichi was just impersonating Phantom Thief Kid to investigate the case is very plausible... and he even returned the jewels...
Although she still felt that this behavior was not good, having a reason allowed Ran Mouri to barely convince herself not to betray her own family for the time being.
Anyway, since they're on the airship, Kaito Kid won't leave until he steals the jewel, so she still has time to decide whether or not to report him.
"...Shinichi, I really think what you're doing isn't right..." Ran Mouri hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
But as soon as she said it, Kaito Kid knew she believed him.
Just believing he's Shinichi Kudo isn't enough; the important thing is not to report him! He still has some confidence in Ran Mouri, but it's hard to say what the other person's attitude is. He clearly spoke up for him, but he doesn't know what he's thinking. He's been smiling ever since he came in, and it's making his scalp tingle.
Usakabe Saiki not only gained a lot of trust from Ran Mouri, but also a lot of suspicion from Kaito Kid.
Usakabe Saiki announced: "This is a win-win situation!"
Undercover System: [I see!]
Suspicion System: [That's not what I meant at all!!!]
Usoppai had already seen the police approaching through the all-powerful navigation system, so he decided to act quickly and spoke up to help Kaito Kid out of the predicament: "Ran, don't worry too much. Disguise isn't a skill that just anyone can learn. He must have some kind of powerful backing, maybe even the Public Security Bureau! Otherwise, who would get Shinichi to take on a job like this?"
Ran Mouri's eyes, which had been dimmed by her sense of justice, suddenly lit up as she looked at Kaito Kid: "Is that so?"
Kaito Kid then acted out a scene: "I can't say."
Bo Yezaki chimed in, "Indeed, the police and such things are definitely kept secret."
Ran Mouri finally believed their lies completely.
She couldn't help but complain, "What kind of commission made you steal jewels! Can you refuse such a thing in the future? If you get arrested by the police, can the public security bureau get you out?"
Kaito Kid chuckled dryly: "Hahaha... Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
He breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little emotional.
Who exactly is this Bo Yezaki, that he's so cooperative? If he didn't know that wasn't the case, he would have thought he was his partner!
Even if I become a magician when I grow up, I might not find a partner as good as this one, since this person is a perfect partner who works seamlessly without any room for negotiation!
Their teamwork is absolutely amazing!
...However, this analysis sounds reasonable, but the result is completely contrary to the truth...Usui Saiki's level is about the same as Kogoro Mouri's.
Well, since he's such an unreliable guy, he can rest assured. He can just lie to him later, and maybe Bo Yezhai will even help him keep it a secret!
Usakabe Saiki seemed to remember something: "Oh right, Ran, Miss Suzuki seems to be waiting for you to eat cake..."
Just then, Ran Mouri was also deeply traumatized and wanted to be alone.
She felt that with Brother Bo Ye around, she didn't need to worry about anything else, so she practically fled, leaving behind the words "I'm going first" before running away.
With one unstable element gone and the easiest to deceive left behind, Phantom Thief Kid breathed a sigh of relief.
Kaito Kid is now completely convinced that Saiki Usaba thought he was Shinichi Kudo and was willing to help him keep it a secret, so he is very relaxed.
"Thank you for helping me persuade Ran." Kaito Kid continued his act, a wry smile on his face. "I didn't expect Ran to see through my identity first."
Usoppei looked at him thoughtfully: "Didn't you consider the possibility of being exposed?"
Kaito Kid said with an air of seriousness, "If I use my real identity, who would believe that Shinichi Kudo is Kaito Kid?"
Bo Yezhai pondered, "...I say, aren't you getting a little too into character?"
Kaito Kid, who was just contributing trust points: "?!?!?!?!"
—Wait a minute?! What does that mean? Does this person not actually believe he's Shinichi Kudo?! Then why did they help him persuade Ran Mouri just now?!
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Two ways to cook one fish! (x)
Undercover System: Wow, so many trust points!
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Thin Leaf: (Helping to persuade)
Kaito Kid: Ha, another Kogoro Mouri.
Bo Ye: Aren't you getting a little too into character?
Kaito Kid: Sweating profusely
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