The pronunciation of "Tatsune Takuo" in Japanese is とつねまりお. After rearrangement, it is まりおねっと, which is also "puppet doll".
The high-IQ murderer who has been entangled with Kindaichi and Akechi for half his life, known as "Hell's Puppet Master," is Takato Yoichi.
Yoruichi Toyama grunted in response, still contemplating whether to show that she knew the alias, when Akechi's gaze had already locked onto him.
"This name sounds familiar, doesn't it—Mr. Toyama?"
The last part of the title carried a logical emphasis, and Yoruichi Toyama thought about it for a moment before suddenly realizing something.
"Hey, you wouldn't be..."
The very first case I encountered in the Kindaichi world was the Golden Island case, which meant...
Not to mention the appearance of the puppeteer from hell, I'm afraid even the case of the Rose Cross Mansion has been resolved.
In that part of the story, Gao Yuanyao's alias was Yuanshan!
"No, I..."
I didn't name her; it was our director's little girl...
She probably wanted to establish a family connection with Superintendent Toyama of Osaka Prefecture.
You've turned me into a murderer, is that alright?
Compared to just now when she was thinking about how to bargain with Akechi, Toyama Yoruichi suddenly felt a little flustered when she was suspected.
The main problem was that I hadn't figured out what to explain right away.
If he just says "I am not a puppeteer of hell," I wonder what kind of connection this guy, Mingzhi, will make.
In the brief silence, Mingzhi still stared intently at him.
However, Akemi Miyano suddenly spoke up.
"Mr. Akechi, what exactly do you mean? Are you suspecting that Mr. Toyama is involved in some incident?"
"So, are you speaking here in your personal capacity or as a police officer?"
"If you are a police officer, please show your identification and search warrant!"
"Otherwise, please leave. We won't say another word to you!"
Unlike her previous gentle and compliant demeanor, Miyano Akemi now had bright eyes, sharp words, and an aggressive gaze fixed on Akechi.
The attitude was no different from issuing an order to leave.
Seeing that Akechi looked rather defeated after being confronted by the young woman, Toyama Yoruichi sighed helplessly.
They even robbed a bank, do you think they're messing with you?
But after thinking about it, I had to smooth things over.
We can't let Akemi Miyano's relationship with the police become too strained.
"Uh, um, Akemi, don't do that... Inspector Akechi didn't mean it that way..."
“That was indeed what I meant before,” Akechi said, adjusting his glasses and regaining his smile.
Yoruichi Toyama was utterly speechless.
Isn't this a slap in the face enough?
However, Akechi looked at him seriously and continued, "I had my suspicions from the moment Inspector Megure mentioned Mr. Toyama."
"But now I can confirm that my suspicion was completely wrong."
"I hope Mr. Toyama can accept my apology."
As he spoke, Mingzhi stood up and bowed politely to Toyama Yoruichi.
Yoruichi Toyama is the kind of person who is easily swayed and can't stand being spoken to in a bad way. She immediately lost her temper at this moment.
Then, after thinking about it for a moment, I decided to get straight to the point: "You suspect I'm that 'puppet master from hell'?"
Mingzhi nodded without any attempt to hide his agreement.
“After all, apart from appearance, you are very similar in age, physique and experience.”
experience?
Yoruichi Toyama was momentarily stunned, then remembered her identity as a British returnee.
The "puppet master of hell," Takato Yoichi, happened to have grown up in England.
Yoruichi Toyama chuckled twice.
"So you no longer have any doubts?"
"I've heard that the 'Puppet Master of Hell' is extremely skilled in disguise!"
Moreover, it's on par with Phantom Thief Kid, possessing the kind of disguise skill that allows one to impersonate someone they know best.
In other words, their ability to imitate and perform is quite strong.
He smiled wisely and confidently, sat back on the sofa, and pushed up his glasses again.
"After talking with Mr. Toyama at close range for so long, if I still can't tell whether you're in disguise or not, then I'm afraid I need to get a new pair of glasses."
"I know that Mr. Toyama is also very skilled in disguise!"
It seemed he blurted out this sentence to interrupt Yoruichi Toyama.
Yoruichi Toyama's eyes immediately flickered.
"So, you really did return my suitcase?"
Akemi Miyano's eyes widened immediately.
Wise readily admitted it.
"I had someone deliver it to your apartment."
“My men were already waiting at the dock and witnessed the entire process of Mr. Toyama changing his clothes.”
“In addition, Ms. Lin,” he turned his gaze to Miyano Akemi across from him, “we have also found out some information about Ms. Hirota Masami.”
"For example, if you are indeed a graduate of Nanyang University, can speak Chinese, and call yourself a Nanyang Chinese, it wouldn't be out of place."
Miyano Akemi couldn't help but exchange a glance with Toyama Yoru, and besides seeing the tension in each other's eyes, there seemed to be a sense of relief as well.
Yoruichi Toyama let out a long sigh.
"Shouldn't I say, as expected of an elite member of the First Investigation Division!"
However, given that he is such a person, and that he has subordinates who can at least effectively carry out orders, Yoruichi Toyama felt that it wouldn't hurt to tell him everything about the brewery.
However, before he could speak, Akechi once again spoke first.
"So, Mr. Toyama, would you like to reconsider my suggestion?"
"W-what?" Yoruichi Toyama paused for a moment before realizing that she was referring to the trip to Golden Island.
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