Chapter 433
Shuichi Akai and Saiki Usaku are in a nested state where they tacitly know that the other already knows.
Especially Usui Saiki, who had previously given Akai Shuichi a warning look without any attempt to deceive Jodie, was not too surprised when he heard Akai Shuichi suddenly call out his code name. He calmly replied.
"It's me. How have you been lately?"
Shuichi Akai was shocked to hear this. When did Potts ever care so much about his daily life?
Something unusual must be going on, so Shuichi Akai cautiously replied, "It's alright."
Usui Saiki actually knew that Akai Shuichi was investigating Hunter's case, but upon hearing this answer, he couldn't help but take the opportunity to elaborate: "If the FBI were as idle as you, no wonder the case remained unsolved and almost implicated innocent people."
Akai Shuichi: "…………"
What's gotten into Potts all of a sudden? What justice is he trying to uphold?
It sounds like it's related to the case he's handling, but what does that have to do with Potts...?
Wait, the innocent person isn't referring to Conan Edogawa, is it?
Shuichi Akai was quite shrewd; he immediately ruled out his own sister, who was the most seriously injured, and focused on the children who only had scratches.
Is Potts actually sincere towards Conan Edogawa?! Is he speaking up for Conan, complaining that he's too slow at solving cases?!
Shuichi Akai was astonished and incredulous as if he had discovered that robots possessed human emotions.
Potnis has actually become human-like!
He began to suspect that Potts might have been too idle lately and wanted to randomly pick a victim to persecute, and that he was the unlucky one chosen, so he just made up some excuse to cause trouble for him.
Thinking about it more deeply, it's also possible that she wanted to change his impression of her by showing that she also has a kind heart, and then use the FBI to clear her name... But honestly, with Potts's intelligence, if she really wanted to do this, she could have done it in a way that wouldn't be obvious to him, instead of going crazy and offending people to death...
Just as Shuichi Akai was brainstorming, the next part of Saiki Usubaba's story appeared.
"Yukiko was so worried that I had to go to the hospital yesterday to take pictures of Conan."
Akai Shuichi: "..."
All right! ! !
The reason why Potts suddenly became so anthropomorphic was surprisingly simple and unpretentious—
Because Potts favored women over men.
It's hard to say what the relationship between Potts and Conan Edogawa is like, considering that Conan Edogawa still doesn't really understand this other side of Potts. But Potts definitely values some of Yukiko Kudo's requests that don't affect the overall situation.
As for things that affect the overall situation... well, Shuichi Akai can't possibly expect Yukiko Kudo to persuade Potts to turn against him.
Even his cousin, Akemi Miyano, who had cleaned for Potts for so many years, didn't receive a penny from Potts, which shows that the degree of favoritism towards women was nothing more than this.
Shuichi Akai had figured it out long ago—Bottenis's current state of apparent neutrality, neither helping him nor informing the organization, was quite good.
Don't think about anything else. It's important to have self-awareness and know when to stop. Being too optimistic can easily lead to trouble.
Knowing that Usui Saiki was still the same Usui Saiki, Akai Shuichi regained his composure and calmly asked, "So, what does this have to do with you calling me?"
“Of course,” said Saiki Usaba. “You noticed that the prisoner’s last sniping location was at Suzuki Tower, didn’t you?”
Shuichi Akai was not surprised that Saiki Usakuba would find out.
First, Conan Edogawa wouldn't hide the case from Saiki Usaba. Second, Saiki Usaba is skilled at sniping, so the code wouldn't be difficult to crack.
“Yes, I see. What do you want?” Shuichi Akai stared at his subordinate’s map, guessing that Potts probably wanted to arrange for him to snipe the criminal.
Otherwise, why bother telling him all this?
Actually, even if Potts hadn't said it, he was planning to go, because it was an FBI case after all. Even though he was faking his death, he still had to do his job.
As a result, Usakabe Saiki said, "I reckon Conan will figure it out soon too. Go and find a way to stop him from running around."
Akai Shuichi: "...???"
He remained silent for a few seconds before asking, "Why me?"
“Xiao Lan can’t stop him,” Bo Yezhai sighed. “This time, the criminal won’t care that he’s just a child. He can kill someone if he wants to. It’s not suitable for him to be involved…”
Shuichi Akai frowned: "What if the culprit wants to kill Mr. Waltz?"
Bo Yezaki was baffled: "Then let him kill her? Waltz wasn't innocent, so he's dead. As long as the culprit is caught in the end, that's all that matters, right?"
Akai Shuichi: "...Okay."
It's very much like the thought process of a second-generation organization leader, but Potts is right. It's really not a big deal if a backstabber who framed a colleague dies.
Shuichi Akai isn't the kind of saint who wants to save everyone; in some ways, he's quite rational and ruthless, otherwise he wouldn't have had to go undercover.
Taking this opportunity to go along with Potts's wishes on such a minor issue and deepen our relationship with Potts might be more useful than losing Mr. Waltz's life.
Sure enough, Usoya Saiki sounded quite happy: "Then it's up to you!"
Shuichi Akai raised an eyebrow: "What good would it do me to listen to you?"
He was prepared for Usakabe Saiki to say something like, "It's already a favor that I didn't reveal your information to the organization," but Usakabe Saiki said something else entirely.
"Then I'll give you some important information... about Akemi."
Although Shuichi Akai's attempt to stage an accident failed, resulting in him not being very close to Akemi Miyano, she was still his cousin. Upon hearing this news, he was immediately taken aback: "What?"
Was that her last words? Mingmei and Potts were close; maybe she'd say something to Potts…
Upon hearing what Usui Saiki said, Shuichi Akai's first reaction was that Akemi Miyano was not dead, but he was afraid of being disappointed and dared not dream of such a thing. He could only think of the lowest possible expectation.
Bo Yezaki: "Let's talk about this after all this mess is over."
After saying that, Bo Yezaki hung up the phone.
Akai Shuichi: "…………"
Originally, stopping Conan Edogawa was just a side effect, but now I suddenly have the motivation to do it.
He respected Conan Edogawa's drive and will to pursue the truth, but Potts gave him too much.
Conan Edogawa, who was originally going to the hospital to visit Sera Masumi, was summoned to the Kudo residence by Shuichi Akai under the pretext of discussing a case.
The other members of the Junior Detective Club went to the hospital as usual, and expressed their regret.
"Our street model isn't painted yet because we don't know what color some parts are. If we could go to Suzuki Tower again, we'd be able to see it clearly..."
Sonoko Suzuki was about to say something when she changed her mind: "Well, Suzuki Tower is still closed right now. I'll take you there in a couple of days."
Genta Kojima asked in confusion, "Even Sonoko-neechan can't get in?"
"Uh, oh, yes, because something happened..." Sonoko Suzuki replied evasively.
When Bo Ye left the hospital yesterday, he specifically came over to tell her not to go to Suzuki Tower these two days, as he felt it was still dangerous... Although Bo Ye doesn't seem like a proper detective, he seems quite reliable when it comes to identifying danger. Plus, she's developed a phobia of heights, so it's probably best to wait a bit longer.
Thus, a group of people who could have become hostages remained safely on the ground.
Mr. Waltz, who had done his scouting and concealed his tracks, went to eat to replenish his energy, but shortly after finishing his meal, he was ambushed in an alley.
Strictly speaking, that person did not make any move to block the other person.
He simply leaned against the wall of the alley, his long legs bent and straight, his dark short hair almost blending into the shadows, only reflecting blue light in the small portion of the sunlight.
Perhaps hearing Mr. Waltz's footsteps, the young man in the black trench coat turned his head slightly, his dark red eyes, like pools of blood, fixed on him as if he were looking at a dead man.
Mr. Waltz's whole body tensed up immediately.
He had been to the battlefield, so he clearly realized that the look in the eyes of the person opposite him was the look of someone who was used to death.
How could someone who disregards the law and life possibly appear in front of him by such a coincidence?
Could they be here to kill him?
Damn it! Didn't the police say the culprit was Kevin Yoshino?!
He thought Kevin Yoshino would follow the usual practice and try to snipe him... How could he call in reinforcements?!
Wait a minute, although this person has a dangerous aura, he's also cold and arrogant. He doesn't seem like the type to listen to a brat like Kevin Yoshino...
But aside from Kevin Yoshino, who else would avenge Hunter? Who else would want to kill him?
“Good afternoon,” the young man with deep red hair and eyes greeted Mr. Waltz politely.
Mr. Waltz's mind worked quickly; in just a few seconds, he was thinking deeper and deeper, and upon hearing the English greeting, he veered off course—
"...Yes, did they send you?"
Mr. Waltz, filled with grief and indignation, questioned in English: "I know, that guy Murphy has already reported me! I caused a scandal involving the Navy SEALs... but I don't deserve to die! Is it really necessary to silence me?!"
The dangerous-looking young man was silent for a few seconds before responding in English: "...I'm not here to silence you."
Undercover System: [How did this person even realize that his superiors wanted to silence him?]
Suspicion System: [Basic operation of the shady dealings aura, you'll get used to it... But the fact that he could think of this directly shows that the US has been neglecting its duties for a long time... There's simply no trust to speak of...]
Mr. Waltz's grief-stricken expression froze.
Uh... so it wasn't about silencing them? At least the higher-ups did something right this time.
Wasn't what he just said a bit awkward...?
No, no, no, don't let your guard down yet. What if the other party is trying to kill him while he's off guard...?
“I’ve come to tell you,” the young man said, “you’ve come to the wrong place, you’ll die.”
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Akai: Potts has become human-like!
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Once everyone is gone, we can carry out Thin Leaf's justice...
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