Chapter 549
After listening to their conversation, Kudo Yusaku asked Morofushi Hiromitsu, "So, you and Potts are quite familiar with each other? It sounds like you're still under his command even after leaving the organization."
“Just call me Morofushi,” Morofushi Kagemitsu replied. “After all, Potness reminded me when I was exposed, so he saved my life. Rai… Akai should understand.”
Shuichi Akai nodded silently: "I was able to leave the organization thanks to Potts's tip-off... If I had listened to him back then, I might have already brought Gin back to the FBI."
Yusaku Kudo pondered, "It sounds like Potts really is on our side?"
The two undercover agents who successfully escaped from the organization spoke in unison.
Morobuchi Kagemitsu: "I think so."
Shuichi Akai: "Let's not be so optimistic."
The two fell silent for a moment.
Shuichi Akai turned to look at Hiromitsu Morofushi: "Scotland... no, Morofushi, where do you get the confidence to make such a guarantee, just because he saved you? Is it possible that his saving you was just an accident, or a byproduct of watching the show?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu retorted: "He knew our identities from the very beginning, but he never actually reported us. Instead, he helped the organization desensitize its members by making false accusations. You, me, and that MI6 undercover agent are still alive. Isn't that evidence?"
"...Let's just pretend he never seriously reported me," Shuichi Akai said quietly. "But I could have continued to infiltrate the organization. It was Potness who forced me to leave early. What was the reason for that? If he really was on the side of justice, wouldn't I have been more useful if I had stayed?"
Without a second thought, Morofushi Kagemitsu replied, "Because you're like Gin, and he also hates the FBI."
Everyone: "…………"
Shuichi Akai said to Yusaku Kudo, "That's why I can't completely trust Potts. He's too self-centered. Although it seems to be in our favor right now, who knows what will happen in the end? We and the organization might end up as losers."
Upon hearing this, Kudo Yusaku finally spoke up: "Mr. Morofushi, did Potts send you here today?"
“No, it’s my colleague… He’s a bit busy right now because Rum passed away. Since you’re looking for the Japanese Public Security Bureau, and I happened to be free, I came over.” Morofushi Kagemitsu smiled. “From now on, I’ll be your contact person for the Japanese Public Security Bureau.”
Yusaku Kudo raised an eyebrow: "The colleague you're talking about, is it Mr. Amuro from Poirot Cafe?"
Their purpose this time is to negotiate; it's impossible for them to cooperate immediately after meeting.
Since it's a negotiation, you have to put up some bargaining chips, determine who's better, and fight for the right to speak in future cooperation.
As ordinary residents, they were already at a disadvantage when facing the Japanese Public Security Bureau, an official body. Furthermore, Morofushi Hiromitsu immediately pointed out that he knew Akai Shuichi was also at their house. If this hadn't meant that he knew they had connections with the FBI, Kudo's side would have been completely at a disadvantage.
At this point, showing that "I also know about your affairs" becomes a new bargaining chip.
To everyone's surprise, Morofushi Kagemitsu remained remarkably calm: "Yes. Speaking of which, isn't your son here? Teitan Elementary School shouldn't be having classes today, right?"
Yusaku Kudo: "…………"
This is their new bargaining chip—the fact that Shinichi Kudo has shrunk is of completely different importance from their knowledge that the Japanese Public Security Bureau has an undercover agent within the organization.
Even if they knew about the Japanese Public Security Bureau's undercover agent, they couldn't expose it because of their political stance. Instead, they hoped that the undercover agent would get better and better in the organization, making it easier for them to obtain the antidote.
However, once the Japanese police learned that Shinichi Kudo had shrunk from taking the drug, they had a perfectly legitimate reason to send Shinichi Kudo directly to the laboratory.
This was something they were unusually careful about keeping hidden, even from Shuichi Akai—although it seemed that Shuichi Akai might have already guessed something—but unexpectedly, the Japanese Public Security Bureau knew even this, and Yusaku Kudo immediately adjusted his attitude and expectations.
Conan Edogawa stopped hiding and went downstairs to join the discussion.
After several rounds of negotiations, Morofushi Hiromitsu promised that he would not report Shinichi Kudo's situation for the time being, and that he was willing to share information with everyone, but not without reservation. He also said that because of the FBI, he wanted to stay at the Kudo family's house.
"After all, Mr. Akai and I have a shared experience of helping Potts write his self-criticism together, and we are both snipers, so we should get along well."
Akai Shuichi: "…………"
Long time no see, is Scotland really this shameless?
Conan Edogawa: "...The organization makes us write self-criticisms? Is it even useful?"
"Judging from how arrogant Potts has become, it's probably not going to be of any use," Shuichi Akai replied coldly.
Yusaku Kudo coughed, bringing the topic back on track: "Of course, I have no reason to refuse, and this will also make our future cooperation easier."
The key point is cooperation!!! You should at least reveal some useful information!!!
Morofushi Kagemitsu understood Kudo Yusaku's unspoken meaning and smiled: "Regarding what you said before about Botness becoming the second-in-command after Rum's death... as far as I know, that's false information. Rum's power was divided into five parts and distributed to some trustworthy executives. Currently, there is no de facto second-in-command in the organization."
This was unexpected for Shuichi Akai, who had assumed that this part of the power had also fallen into the hands of Potts: "Then Potts..."
"It's true that he visited the elders on behalf of the Boss, but that might not be a good thing. The Boss is hiding behind him, while he's the one showing the face. If there's any danger, he'll be the first to be caught." Morofushi Kagemitsu frowned. "However, since he agreed, I think he probably has his own plans..."
"It sounds like the cooperation between your Japanese Public Security Bureau and Potness isn't that close," Shuichi Akai raised an eyebrow. "It's like his plan needs some undercover agents to help, so he lets a few go and pulls them out when they're useful."
After a few seconds of silence, Morofushi Hiromitsu surprisingly admitted, "I don't deny that it's possible, but since we're currently aligned on the same goal, why not cooperate? The FBI probably thinks the same way, right?"
Both of them assumed that Potts had some kind of collaboration with the other side that they were unaware of, and that they were competitors. This led them to hold back their conversations and engage in lively speculation about each other's intentions.
The Kudo father and son watched from the sidelines, feeling that something was off, but lacking sufficient information, they could only conclude that Potts was poisonous...
Strangely enough, this FBI agent and the Japanese Public Security Bureau, who sometimes get along harmoniously and sometimes at odds, are equally tight-lipped about topics related to Potts, not saying a word that shouldn't be said.
If it weren't for Shuichi Akai's seemingly rational stance, insisting on warning them not to place their hopes on Potts's conscience, and if Hiromitsu Morofushi hadn't agreed in principle, they would have wondered if these two elite undercover agents had been brainwashed by Potts.
The Kudo couple were not surprised that they refused to discuss details about Potts.
After all, they had kept many things from each other before, which was a basic practice. Kudo Yusaku's great reputation in the mystery world might not be as widely accepted in the undercover world. People are more willing to trust their colleagues and are unwilling to talk too much to outsiders, or they may have some agreement with Potts that makes it inconvenient to disclose information.
But it's okay! These two are staying at their house now, so there will be plenty of opportunities to gain their trust and information in the future!
Six months ago, everyone was clueless, but now we have two people in the family who used to infiltrate the organization. The progress is very fast!
Conan Edogawa thought to himself, "It can't be that bad, that our efficiency is even lower than it was in the first six months, can it?"
After the business was discussed, since Morofushi Hiromitsu had decided to stay at the Kudo residence, Kudo Yukiko, as the hostess, led Morofushi Hiromitsu to the guest room to tidy up the room.
Anyway, the Kudo residence is big, so it's not a problem for more people to live there.
Yukiko Kudo then asked about something she was curious about: "Speaking of which, who helped you with your disguise?"
Previously at the sushi restaurant, she assumed the other person was a member of the organization and didn't pay attention to the question, assuming it must be Vermouth... Now it seems that the answer was wrong.
Morofushi Kagemitsu answered naturally, "It is Usubaba-kun."
"Oh dear." Yukiko Kudo blinked. "Could it be that you learned it from Sharon... I mean, Vermouth?"
Although Vermouth's identity is mysterious, her skill in disguise is public knowledge. After all, her apprenticeship under Kuroba Toichi to learn these skills was once featured on the front page of newspapers as an inspirational example.
Last year, Yukiko Kudo was speeding in the United States, and the famous actress Sharon Kudo even disguised herself as a New York Police Department officer to fool the police, and then tore off the disguise in the street, telling the onlookers that she was filming a TV series.
Therefore, even without revealing the true nature of the organization's members, the skill of disguise can be taught to others.
“That should be the case,” said Morofushi Kagemitsu. “When it came to the possibility of needing to disguise himself, Usaba volunteered.”
Yukiko Kudo smiled brightly: "Saiki-chan is such a good girl!"
She thought to herself, "Looking at it this way, although Sharon approached Usaku Saiki because of his father, who is a Japanese public security officer, she must have also been somewhat sincere towards Usaku Saiki. Otherwise, she wouldn't have brought Usaku Saiki to see her, nor would she have taught Usaku Saiki how to disguise himself."
Just like how she helped her keep it a secret from Shinichi, even if Sharon found out what Usui Saiki knew, she probably would have kept it from the organization as well.
Sigh, if only I could rekindle my old relationship with Sharon after defeating the organization...
With the help of Yukiko Kudo, Hiromitsu Morofushi quickly changed his identity and moved into the Kudo residence under the guise of a university student.
A few days later, Ai Haibara passed by the Kudo family's house and happened to see Morofushi Hiromitsu and Akai Shuichi, who were disguised and watering the garden. She returned to Professor Agasa's house with a livid face and made a phone call to Conan Edogawa.
"What are you doing?! Who are all those people in your house?!"
"Let me explain," Conan Edogawa quickly said. "One is from the FBI, and the other is from the Japanese Public Security Bureau. They've both infiltrated organizations before, which is why you felt it was dangerous... You needed their help, so you let them stay at my house for convenience."
The reason was fairly valid, and Ai Haibara reluctantly forgave him: "Where did this Japanese public security officer come from? The organization wouldn't have investigated this far, would they?"
Conan Edogawa said casually, "Probably not. He's been Rum's colleague for so long, and Rum never even realized he was an undercover agent."
Ai Haibara: "???"
So that's the chef from the sushi restaurant!
"Could he be Potness?" Ai Haibara guessed. "Didn't you say he was sensitive to the word Potness?"
Conan Edogawa shook his head: "No, his codename in the organization is Scotland... Do you remember that?"
"No," Ai Haibara replied quickly. "I already said, I'm not familiar with most of the people in the organization!"
Suddenly, Ran Mouri called Conan Edogawa, and he hurriedly hung up the phone. Ai Haibara rolled her eyes and went to Professor Agasa with a worried expression, wanting to discuss whether Conan Edogawa's act of planting two undercover agents in his house was a bit too much.
Professor Agasa beamed with delight: "We're going whale watching at Hachijojima tomorrow!"
Ai Haibara: "..."
Forget it, let's not spoil the professor's good mood for now. Let's talk about it after we get back from our trip to Hachijojima.
This whale watching trip to Hachijojima was at the invitation of Sonoko Suzuki. Ai Haibara gets annoyed just looking at the neighbor's house, so it's good for her to go out and have some fun.
We can't just go see whales, can something bad happen again?
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Okay, this is an earlier update than yesterday. I'll try updating even earlier tomorrow. I absolutely cannot fall into a new sleep-wake cycle.
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Next up is the black iron fish shadow.
The plot of Thin Leaf = Potness
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Ah, don't worry about these people thinking Bo Ye's stance is pro-red, because they'll be proven wrong.
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