Listening to Vermouth's assessment of the police, Yoruichi Toyama remained completely unmoved.
Anyway, they were talking about Japanese police, not him.
Even ignoring what kind of mess these police officers were before the mid-20th century, just looking at the world of Detective Conan, they're already pretty pathetic.
These matters are best left to future bureaucrats determined to reform the police system.
However, if the Metropolitan Police Department has connections with the brewery, then the situation involving Matsumoto, the manager, can be explained.
He was puzzled. Although he had already been given a spoiler and knew that the manager Matsumoto was a substitute, how could the people sent by the brewery know so much about the manager Matsumoto?
In other words, one must first confirm that the joint investigation headquarters is headed by Manager Matsumoto before impersonating him, right?
To reiterate, even if you were Chu Liuxiang, you couldn't possibly memorize the character information of all 11 administrators of the Investigation Division beforehand, just in case the winery makes such a blunder and you have to disguise yourself and come to the rescue.
Those who could know about these personnel arrangements in advance included Section Chief Yukita of the First Division, Chief Officer Odagiri of the Criminal Investigation Department, and...
Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore.
The task of eliminating the mole was entrusted to a certain agent.
"In short," Yoruichi Toyama said, "you want to get this list back?"
Absinthe nodded with a smile.
"The guy who was killed had saved the list as an electronic file and carried it with him. By sheer coincidence, the killer took it after he died."
"So we are also looking forward to solving the case as soon as possible. You see, this time our goals are aligned."
“That’s true,” Yoruichi Toyama agreed. “So, I’ve been following this case the whole time. You can’t say I’m interfering with your operations, can you?”
"And you don't need to do anything."
"Anyway, Bourbon can get information about the progress of the case. Once the murderer is caught, the items taken from the victim will be recovered as evidence."
"Then you can disguise yourself and sneak in, and switch the evidence containing the list."
He spoke casually, but the more he talked, the more obvious the surprise in Vermouth's eyes became.
“Bourbon…” she said with a smile, “your little girlfriend has finally spoken up!”
Yuanshan Yeyi shrugged.
"I also need to know who's watching me."
"You said the police aren't reliable either."
Vermouth hummed in agreement and rested her chin on her fingers.
"You're right. We don't need to take any action; we just need to observe and see what happens..."
"But how can you be sure the police won't see that list?"
"Is that list stored on a hard drive or USB flash drive?" Yoruichi Toyama said. "According to the case details I just described, the murderer would take a relatively personal item from the victim."
"That must have been a ritual he used to kill his target."
"What kind of ritual is it to bring a USB drive? Unless that USB drive or something like that is carried with the victim as a small personal accessory."
"For example, watches, keychains, amulets, etc..."
"Neither the murderer nor the police would have thought to open it."
Absinthe exhaled softly.
"That makes sense."
"They can't even figure out such a simple principle, yet they make such a big fuss about it..."
"What?" Yoruichi Toyama asked, feigning surprise. "Wasn't this your original plan?"
"So, do you want to solve the case before the police, or..."
Absinthe was so angry that she reached out and covered his mouth, silencing his nagging.
"Alright, shut up!"
I know we're overdoing it, and the whole plan is a bit cheesy, is that not good enough?
Do you understand the principle of seeing through things but not saying them?
Every time I encounter this husky, I'm so exasperated by him that I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I think I'm getting used to it.
What a terrible habit...
After a moment of realization, Absinthe became alert and, while withdrawing her hand, also pushed Yoruichi Toyama.
"Remember, don't block our way. I'm leaving."
Yoruichi Toyama watched her retreating figure and a smile quietly crept across his face.
Aunt Absinthe is becoming more and more frank.
But that's not all.
With Bourbon present, she concealed another crucial piece of information.
Since you hid it from me, you can't blame me for not knowing and messing around, okay?
...
Later that day, Yoruichi Toyama and Akemi arrived at the Mouri Detective Agency.
They met up with Amuro Tooru, Kogoro Mouri, Shinichi Kudo, and others who were waiting there.
"How did your chat with that lady go?" Amuro Tooru asked as soon as he saw him.
It is clear that he guessed that Vermouth had seen through his disguise.
Yuanshan Yeyi smiled.
"After much persuasion, we finally stopped them from causing trouble in the case."
"Otherwise, if the police find any witnesses, your Gin might just rush to kill them to cover it up, which would be too annoying."
Because he was paid a salary at the distillery, the watered-down bourbon seemed to want to explain himself.
But considering Gin's style of doing things, one can only sigh and give up.
"I think with your help and Aunt Vermouth's inside help, this case is enough."
Yoruichi Toyama continued.
Why would you need to plant an undercover agent within the police force?
Everyone present stared in surprise, with Amuro Tooru's eyes widening especially.
"She even told you this!"
“Yes!” Yoruichi Toyama admitted without blushing, “I guess as we got to know each other better, Auntie was finally attracted by my personal charm.”
Shinichi Kudo, standing next to him, glanced at him with a Conan-esque look of disdain.
Anyway, none of those present, including Amuro Tooru, would go to Vermouth to confront her.
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