Chapter 428
Because Hanchuan Shenliu's logic was so perverse, an eerie silence immediately spread.
It was one thing for acquaintances like Kenji Hagiwara and Inspector Megure to be considered, but those who were only vaguely familiar with him, and the FBI, which was already prejudiced, couldn't help but fall into deep thought upon hearing this outrageous speculation.
What was Hanchuan Shenliu's mindset that made him think in this direction the moment he saw this scene?
Is it because he inherently has this antisocial logic, or because he experienced something that left a deep impression on him?
Suspicion began to rise rapidly.
However, this is the Metropolitan Police Department after all, and everyone knows who Shinryu Hanakawa is. He used to be a detective and is now an advisor to the Metropolitan Police Department. So, although they can't help but have some wild ideas, they don't have to be as suspicious as if they were complete strangers.
Especially after Kenji Hagiwara recovered, he immediately began to smooth things over: "This kind of exaggeration is very common in artistic creations..."
He first found a source for Hanchuan Shenliu's logic, and then continued to supplement it along with Hanchuan Shenliu's statement: "However, art comes from reality, and no one can refute that such a thing would not happen in reality. At least according to this statement, the puzzling traces at the scene can be completely explained."
Kenji Hagiwara tried to smooth things over, but deep down he wasn't sure if it was just a strange statement or a legitimate deduction. He could only try to go in that direction for now.
After all, apart from the conjecture proposed by Hanchuan Shenliu, the other reasons given by others, such as "slipping his hand" or "being nervous," are somewhat unconvincing.
On the contrary, the term "graduation test," while sounding explosive at first glance, is still quite shocking upon closer inspection...
But if you want to refute it, it seems that you can't find any other reason other than that it's too outrageous, because it can explain many things that people were still wondering about before.
Conan Edogawa is the type who quickly accepts this premise and tries to analyze it by applying it: "If that's the case, then it explains why he took his revenge after so many years. It's because of the aftereffects. He couldn't take revenge himself before, so he could only train his apprentices. Now his apprentices have finally graduated..."
Kogoro Mouri was listening attentively at first, but then he suddenly realized something was wrong. He discovered that he was actually listening to an elementary school student, so he punched Conan Edogawa to shut him up, and then spoke "rationally" himself.
"That doesn't make sense! There are still enemies alive! Why kill Hunter now? If it's to graduate and confirm whether your disciple has the ability to avenge you, then you should let your disciple kill you first; if you're worried about whether your disciple will still be willing to avenge you after your death, then you shouldn't do this kind of test... Isn't it strange that he suddenly died like this?"
Normally, Inspector Megure would follow Kogoro Mouri's line of thought at this point, because Kogoro Mouri's analysis sounds quite reasonable.
But Kogoro Mori's rebuttal was to Shinryu Samikawa!
Therefore, Inspector Megure remained silent for a moment, refusing to comment on Kogoro Mouri's analysis, and instead turned to ask Shinryu Kagawa, "What do you think, Kagawa-kun?"
It seemed that Shinryu Hanchuan hadn't heard what Kogoro Mouri was saying at all, and kept looking out the window. Only when Inspector Megure called him did he slowly sit up straight: "Isn't it obvious? Not only Hunter's death is a test, but the ones before it are too."
"...What?" Kogoro Mouri frowned, puzzled.
Judy felt that sending Shinryu Hanchuan was the right choice.
Even though it's the same data, it seems like Shinryu Samakawa can see details that others can't... However, considering that this might be due to Shinryu Samakawa's antisocial logic, which is different from ordinary people, Judy thinks it's quite normal that Shinryu Samakawa can understand the criminal's thoughts.
So she asked impatiently, "Why do you say that?"
It would have been better if she hadn't spoken; the moment she did, Han Chuan Shen Liu's gaze fell upon her.
"Inspector Megure just called it to start, so I didn't have time to ask."
The young man with deep red hair stared at Judy with eyes that could bring unease and pressure simply by looking at her.
Are you sure you want me to help you?
Judy was puzzled, unable to understand why Shinryu Hanakawa would suddenly ask such a pointless question at this moment.
Not only Judy didn't understand, but everyone else was also baffled as to what Shinryu Hanakawa was suddenly up to.
Now that things have come to this point, of course everyone should work together to solve the case. Is there anyone who can protest?
Only Kenji Hagiwara suddenly seemed to remember something, his lips twitched, and he hesitated whether to rush over from the whiteboard and cover Shinryu Hachikawa's mouth.
...No, making such a big move at this distance would be a bit awkward...
So all he could hear was Judy saying, "Of course, we all need your help right now."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone saw Han Chuan Shenliu take out his phone and tap the screen.
Immediately afterwards, a familiar voice came from Han Chuan Shenliu's phone—
"No need. Our FBI affairs are none of anyone else's business."
Hagihara Kenji helped the forehead.
Everyone else: "…………"
Ah, this sounds like Judy's voice... but when was this recording made?!
Not to mention others, even Judy herself couldn't immediately figure out when she had said those words.
Judy racked her brains for a long time before finally remembering that this seemed to be a case involving an FBI agent who was the perpetrator at a bomb seminar...
"That happened so many years ago!" Judy exclaimed, her voice trembling with shock and disbelief. "What were you thinking back then, recording it and keeping it until now?!"
Isn't that a bit outrageous?!
Several years ago, phone memory was quite small, right? Why bother recording and saving this one? Doesn't it take up a lot of memory?!
What kind of mentality is that!
Even Conan Edogawa was speechless, let alone Jodie.
Mr. Hanchuan is... too vengeful! What kind of conflict did Ms. Judy have with Mr. Hanchuan back then that made it worth keeping such a recording for several years?
And Mr. Hanchuan was so certain that this recording would be useful?
This question is one that everyone has.
Kenji Hagiwara was still trying to smooth things over: "Because we got involved in the case at the time, and we were unfamiliar with the area, some... uh, law enforcement officers in America probably had some misunderstandings about Hanchuan, and their attitude wasn't very good. So, probably to avoid any trouble and not being able to explain ourselves, Hanchuan started recording..."
Actually, Kenji Hagiwara didn't remember exactly what happened at the time. He just deduced something from the reverse of Samikawa Shinryu's misunderstanding constitution and pieced it together with the memories he could still recall. In fact, he didn't even believe that Samikawa Shinryu's reason for recording was so legitimate.
To make his words sound more convincing, he even referred to Hanchuan Shenliu as the formal "Hanchuan" instead of the usual "Little Shenliu."
Cameron, having probably seen too many antisocial personalities in the United States, now looked at Shinryu Hanakawa with a very strange expression: "This can only explain why he recorded the audio back then, not why he has kept the recording until now."
Han Chuan Shenliu said coldly, "Of course, it's because I think it can be useful."
Cameron questioned, "Why? Are you planning to throw this out the next time you see Judy and she asks for your help? Do you go to America often? Do you think you can see Judy and carry out missions just by going to America?"
Judy's eyes darted around: "Uh..."
Kenji Hagiwara: "...Kankawa only went to the United States twice, and both times he encountered Agent Jodie, and both cases were solved by Kankawa."
Cameron was suddenly speechless: "The probability..."
He couldn't question anything anymore! It seemed perfectly normal for them to think they could meet again next time they went to the US!
Everyone has understood.
In short, when Shinryu Hanakawa was in the United States, he got involved in an FBI case and, just in case, recorded the whole thing. As a result, Judy's words made Shinryu Hanakawa, who had helped him, a little unhappy. So he deleted all the other recordings, but kept this one sentence out and has kept it ever since.
...It's fortunate that Hanchuan Shenliu has a moral bottom line, otherwise, given his vengeful nature, Judy would have been dead for years in an American TV series.
Judy could certainly argue that this case couldn't be entirely attributed to the FBI; since it happened in Japan, it was also a Japanese case.
But she knew that this wasn't the key issue; in fact, if she said that, Han Chuan Shenliu might really quit.
Moreover, she had some unpleasant thoughts about Han Chuan Shenliu back then, and may have unintentionally revealed some offensive attitudes. Now that she has matured, it is only right for her to apologize.
So Judy took a deep breath: "I'm sorry if my colleagues and I have offended you in any way before. I admit the FBI isn't that powerful. Please help us this time."
Inspector Megure felt that since the international friends were so sincere, he kept looking at Shinryu Samakawa, praying that Shinryu Samakawa would accept the apology.
Hanchuan Shenliu might be considered petty for keeping the recording for so many years, but now that he's heard the apology, he accepts it so easily: "Okay."
The incident finally came to an end, and a relieved Date Wataru couldn't help but whisper to Hagiwara Kenji, "Kanakawa really holds a grudge."
Kenji Hagiwara's lips twitched: "...No, actually I think he didn't take the so-called offense to heart at all... He probably just thought the boomerang was funny, so he was fine with it after using the recording..."
Date Wataru: "…………"
In any case, this matter is now in the past. Inspector Megure quickly recalled where they were in the conversation and then steered the topic back on track.
"Han Chuan-kun, what do you mean by saying that the previous part was also an assessment?"
"The first time was the longest range of that model of sniper rifle, the second time was a moving target at night, and the third time was an unwavering mindset no matter who the target was."
Han Chuan Shenliu responded cooperatively: "If you can pass these three tests, you will be a qualified sniper."
Kogoro Mouri was still pondering: "So, why can't the third test be conducted after we've killed all our enemies?"
"It's to lower the guard of the remaining two targets, isn't it?" Date Hanamichi realized, "Oh no, after learning of Hunter's death, the remaining two targets—"
This statement immediately caused chaos. Cameron quickly contacted the remaining two men, hoping they wouldn't assume the prisoner was Hunter's enemy and would wander around aimlessly just because they thought they were safe.
Kenji Hagiwara let out a breath: "Fukami, you figured it out so quickly, is it because you like sniping?"
He remembered that Shinryu Hanchuan had once said he was interested in sniping.
Han Chuan Shenliu: "Ah, it's because I've thought about it. If I were a teacher, I would test my students in this way."
Kenji Hagiwara: "You have a good idea, but don't think about it anymore."
Let's follow a proper, legal teaching process!
Han Chuan Shenliu sighed, "I've given up because I feel that if I continue like this, I won't have any apprentices who can graduate."
Hagihara Kenji: "..."
Wait, you're so confident in your sniping skills? When did you learn to snipe?!
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