Chapter 561
Potts is now the successor to the organization.
Upon hearing this news, both those who believed in Usakata Saiki and those who did not fell silent.
After their initial shock, Shuichi Akai, Hiromitsu Morofushi, and Conan Edogawa sat in a circle around the table, remaining silent for a long time.
It was Conan Edogawa who spoke first: "Although...although it's a bit unexpected, thinking about it carefully, this development doesn't seem to have any problems. When everyone is undercover, they work hard on missions, isn't it all for the sake of promotion?"
That's the logic, and both Morofushi Kagemitsu and Akai Shuichi understand it.
“But, this is too…too fast.” Morofushi Kagemitsu struggled to find the right words to describe his feelings.
Shuichi Akai was even more blunt: "Outrageous."
Conan Edogawa's lips twitched as he attempted logical reasoning: "According to you, he actually joined the organization seven years ago, right? That's a bit fast... But isn't Rum dead? The organization is probably in a period of turmoil right now, so they're more casual about hiring people, and there are plenty of opportunities..."
He couldn't continue making up the story.
Even if there's a shortage of people, it shouldn't be to the point of being short-staffed for the position of heir! Leaving it vacant is actually better!
How did Bo Ye Ge manage to do that?!
Shuichi Akai took a deep breath: "Bottes has been a member for seven years, but... at least before I left the organization, it felt like he did nothing but cause trouble for the members."
Conan Edogawa sensed a suppressed emotion in Shuichi Akai's calm voice.
Morofushi Kagemitsu coughed: "He didn't really do much after you left. He participated in organization missions, basically just for fun... Since Conan-kun sees Usuiba so often, it means he's usually quite free..."
Conan Edogawa: "...Uh, it's not something we see very often. So when he went missing, he was really just lying at home, not doing a mission for the organization?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu was also somewhat puzzled, but didn't pay much attention: "He's probably on vacation? He occasionally goes on long trips... In any case, if he becomes the heir, it's unlikely to be because he has made a huge contribution."
Based on his own experience, Shuichi Akai suggested a possibility: "Does he have some kind of leverage over the Boss and is threatening him?"
Even Conan Edogawa couldn't believe it: "Is the organization really that careless? Don't they have the option of silencing witnesses?"
“It’s hard to say,” Shuichi Akai said in a subtle tone. “If it were Potts, he could threaten people and make them unable to feel any desire for revenge, and even make them realize that cooperating with him is the best option… that’s something he can do.”
Conan Edogawa: "...Is this how you treat Usui-san, Mr. Akai?"
Shuichi Akai pinched the bridge of his nose: "In short, Potts's grasp of people's hearts is beyond your imagination. Considering that he most likely found the Boss using the Interpol system, and the premise of finding him using that system is knowing the Boss's identity and obtaining relevant photos, it means that he already knows many of the Boss's secrets. I don't recommend ruling out the possibility that he threatened the Boss."
Morofushi Kagemitsu pondered: "If I become the Boss directly, he definitely won't agree. But if I become the successor, he'll probably consider that there's still a chance to deal with the leverage, and then get rid of Ubuyo. Maybe Ubuyo will be killed by someone else without him even lifting a finger..."
"Isn't Bo Ye in great danger right now?" Conan Edogawa asked worriedly.
Shuichi Akai frowned: "I don't think he's that stupid. Since he's in that position, there must be corresponding disciplinary measures in place. For example, if he dies, the evidence will be put into effect. The Boss might even have to protect him."
Morofushi Kagemitsu paused for a moment, then said quietly, "But he's not mentally sound... What if he thinks it's okay to die like this, so he didn't set up any countermeasures?"
Akai Shuichi: "…………"
He couldn't take it anymore; he didn't want to work with crazy people anymore, because they could never reason logically!
He then suggested that the FBI raise the bar for mental health-related qualifications!
The discussion among the three ended with the point that Usaku Saiki had a mental illness.
Conan Edogawa couldn't take it anymore: "How about I ask my dad?"
Kudo Yusaku didn't not want to help his son, but someone had leaked the news of his return to Japan. Several editors from publishing houses came to his door, and because of his criminal record, they kidnapped him and locked him in a hotel to finish his manuscript. They wouldn't let him out until he finished it, and they confiscated his phone. No matter what he said, the editors thought it was just an excuse, and Kudo Yusaku was speechless.
This is considered basic practice for editors of famous Japanese authors.
Yusaku Kudo can only unleash his inner strength now, working hard to meet his deadline while outsmarting his editor to see if he can escape.
Conan Edogawa could use the excuse of delivering something to meet them, but he previously felt it was unnecessary. The situation was already quite clear, and all he needed to do was find Usopp-san and ask him the questions, and perhaps all the problems could be solved.
He really can't understand how mentally ill people operate...
Just then, Morofushi Kagemitsu's phone rang again.
When Morofushi Kagemitsu took it out and looked at it, his expression turned solemn. He got up and was about to go outside to continue receiving it.
Conan Edogawa and Shuichi Akai sensed something was wrong and both stared at him.
"Was that Bo Ye-ge on the phone?" Conan Edogawa asked suspiciously.
Morofushi Kagemitsu could only smile: "We might talk about some topics related to the Japanese Public Security Bureau..."
“Right now, you can only talk about him becoming the heir,” Shuichi Akai said rationally. “Ask him if you can put this on hold.”
Conan Edogawa, a master eavesdropper: "Huh? Should I just ask?"
Shuichi Akai objectively stated, "He often puts Vodka on speakerphone, so I just thought I could try asking him."
Morofushi Kagemitsu was speechless: "He did that so that the person involved could hear him when he was cursing Gin... Never mind, I'll ask him."
Conan Edogawa: "...Does he often insult Gin?"
“Very often.” Shuichi Akai, though he left the organization long ago, said with certainty, “He participates in the organization’s activities mainly to cause trouble for Gin.”
Conan Edogawa: "…………"
This makes it sound like Bo Ye joined the organization specifically to kill Gin.
As they were talking, Morofushi Kagemitsu's phone call was already connected.
"Thin Leaf." Fearing something might happen, Morofushi Kagemitsu quickly explained, "Akai and Conan are both with me."
Bo Yezaki said, "I guessed it. Put the call on speakerphone."
While pondering the extent to which he had "guessed" the answer, Morofushi Kagemitsu turned on speakerphone.
"I guess everyone already knows that I have become the heir."
Usoba Saiki's tone was light: "I'd like to ask, do you still want to go back to the organization and work for me?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu: "...?"
Before Shuichi Akai could say anything, Conan Edogawa interrupted and asked first.
"Brother Bo Ye! How did you become the organization's successor?! Are you alright? Did you threaten the Boss?"
“How could that be?” Bo Yezhai said righteously. “Shouldn’t it be right for the Boss to promote me as his successor, given how good I am? He must be blind to disagree! I wouldn’t argue with him even if he said it to his face!”
This confidence left everyone speechless.
You haven't done any work for so many years... and you directly called the Boss blind... Is the Boss some kind of despicable person?
Before Bo Yezaki could finish speaking, he said, “Actually, I could have directly inherited the organization, but for the sake of its stability, I had to let the Boss stay there. But you won’t have to wait too long; I’m in charge of the organization now.”
Conan Edogawa: "...??? Usui-kun, have you seen a doctor recently?"
This really feels like the ramblings of someone having a mental breakdown!
Even with his filtered perspective, Morofushi Kagemitsu felt something was off: "Why for the sake of the organization's stability?"
Is this something a good person should say?
“Of course, it’s more convenient for me to do things when things are stable.” Bo Yezai urged, “Don’t talk about me. No matter what evidence or information you want, you have to find it yourselves, right? Do you expect me to deliver it to you? I happen to be short-staffed right now, so please reconsider my invitation. I’m busy now, so I’ll hang up and give you a week to think about it. By the way, Conan, don’t worry about the antidote. I’m researching it.”
After saying that, Bo Yezhai hung up the phone, as if he had called just to recruit someone.
Morofushi Kagemitsu: "???"
Shuichi Akai, on the other hand, looked completely calm: "As expected of Potts, this is the kind of thing he would do."
Conan Edogawa: "…………!"
Bo Ye actually remembered about the antidote!
"Although, although this situation is a bit strange."
Conan Edogawa, who received special treatment, analyzed diligently: "But does Brother Bo Ye really want to help us? Otherwise, he wouldn't have said to find the information we need ourselves... Does he mean he wants you to disguise yourselves and continue to infiltrate with his tacit approval? With Brother Bo Ye's help, things will definitely be much easier than before, right? Maybe we can get some evidence soon... Maybe Brother Bo Ye just wants to play around with things for a while in the end?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu thought it made sense: "Bo Ye has never been interested in troublesome things. This is not an act. He can't possibly want to control the organization. He might really want to do something big."
Shuichi Akai said, "I remember Potts saying before that he was very capable at undercover work and was also very diligent..."
He didn't say everything, but everyone understood his unspoken meaning.
This means that Usakabe Saiki is more likely just looking to freeload off a few useful laborers.
Morofushi Kagemitsu hesitated, then said, "Akai, you've been away from the organization for so many years, how come you remember so clearly what Usaku Saiki said several years ago..."
It was as black as powder.
Originally, because they couldn't come up with any new ideas, the growth of their suspicion and trust levels had stagnated. But now, thanks to Bo Yezaki's phone call, their spirits were instantly revived, and the three of them started contributing points like crazy.
Shuichi Akai and Kagemitsu Morofushi both needed to consider it and neither of them planned to report to their superiors.
The main problem is that there are too many issues that are difficult to explain. They've gotten used to working alone as undercover agents and figured they wouldn't die anyway, so they could make their own decisions.
Conan Edogawa wasn't invited, and he learned that Usui Saiki's current situation was safe, and even the antidote had been taken care of, so he inexplicably found himself with nothing to do.
But since the results weren't out yet, he couldn't tell Ai Haibara, afraid she'd be disappointed. So he could only pretend to go back to normal life and continue going to elementary school.
A few days later, Sonoko Suzuki invited Ran Mouri and Kogoro Mouri to Singapore to watch her boyfriend Makoto Kyogoku's match. Conan Edogawa, due to passport issues, could only make an excuse to stay in Japan.
Besides, he didn't want to leave Japan at this time, in case Bo Ye needed to find him again.
But things didn't go as planned. On his way home that night, Conan Edogawa was suddenly drugged and knocked unconscious. When he woke up again, he was found locked in a specially made suitcase and transported to Singapore.
Conan Edogawa recalled the person who had drugged him: "...Kaito Kid!!!"
Enraged, Conan Edogawa escaped from the suitcase and searched everywhere, eventually spotting Kaito Kid disguised as Shinichi Kudo.
Kaito Kid also noticed Conan Edogawa, and quickly made an excuse to leave Ran Mouri and the others, and ran over to exchange statements with Conan Edogawa.
Conan Edogawa angrily exclaimed, "How dare you kidnap me! And impersonate me!"
"We're all relatives, don't be so formal..." After returning home, Kaito Kid investigated the situation of his own family and the Kudo family, and was quite speechless. However, it made it easier for him to ask Conan Edogawa for help. "I have important business to attend to this time, otherwise I wouldn't want to go abroad. I don't know anyone here..."
Upon hearing the family connection, Conan Edogawa was both speechless and sympathetic. After all, being kept in the dark by one's family was no pleasant experience... He softened and asked, "What important matter is it?"
"I've been framed," said Kaito Kid. "I'll talk to you in a bit."
Conan Edogawa was annoyed: "I also have important business to attend to in Japan..."
He's still waiting for news from Brother Bo Ye!
As a result, half a day later, Conan Edogawa's complaints turned into gratitude.
What is luck?
He and Mr. Akai and Mr. Morofushi searched for him all over Japan, their hearts breaking with longing, but Usoppei-san was always out of contact.
But after being kidnapped by Phantom Thief Kid, he unexpectedly met Bo Ye in Singapore!
Today, Bo Ye looks a bit strange...
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The timeline has been adjusted, pushing "The Fist of Blue Sapphire" back to this point. Anyway, the timeline for the Conan movies is pretty arbitrary.
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