Chapter 056 Stealing the Ruby (I)
After the Takayama team got the ruby, team leader Takayama Takashi did not use it as medicine.
Are you kidding? It's so valuable now, who would be willing to grind it up and eat it?
Even if your mother is not in good health, you can't do this!
Besides, if the old lady knew that she had eaten gems worth tens of billions, she might be so angry that she would die.
So Gao Shanlong put the gem away and asked his men to issue an announcement to inform the whole society that the gem was in their hands.
"This is a great opportunity to promote our Gaoshan Group!" Gaoshan Long revealed an unfathomable expression. "The world's treasures are in the hands of Jidao, which fully demonstrates the capabilities of our Gaoshan Group!"
The younger brothers didn't understand why, but they did it anyway.
So the news spread quickly.
People all over Japan were shocked. The ruby, dubbed "longevity" by the media, was actually in the hands of a yakuza organization? Wasn't that a bit of a waste?
When Vodka saw the news, he was full of doubts.
He handed the phone to Gin, who was resting with his eyes closed, and said, "Brother, are there really rubies in the world that can make people live longer?"
Gin opened his eyes and looked at him expressionlessly, as if to say, "What are you doing stupid again?"
He took the phone and looked at it, then sneered, "Who would believe this kind of false information?" He casually threw the phone back into Vodka's arms, closed his eyes again, and said, "Don't read this kind of stupid stuff." In order to prevent his IQ from falling below the bottom line again.
"Oh," Vodka replied. That's true. If it were truly so magical, why would the organization employ so many researchers? Wouldn't it be possible to live longer simply by eating a few rubies?
But not long after, Gin's phone rang, and he picked up the call: "Hello."
Listening to the words from the other side, Gin slowly opened his eyes, and waited until the other side finished speaking before he said, "Got it."
After hanging up the phone, he couldn't help but pinch his eyebrows.
Unexpectedly, there are really some brainless senior executives in the organization. Although he said very tactfully that he wanted to investigate whether there were any special substances inside, this argument really couldn't convince him.
"Brother, what's wrong?" Vodka asked.
"Nothing." Gin said expressionlessly, "I just think there are quite a lot of people with poor brains."
Vodka: ...You're not talking about me, are you?
Gin said coldly: "Notify Chianti and Cohen that there is a mission."
"OK!"
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Ekoda High School, lunch time.
While eating, Momoi Keiko asked the person across from her, "Hey, Aoko, have you read the recent news? Are there really rubies that can prolong life?"
Nakamori Aoko was at a loss for words and said, "How is that possible? This rumor is obviously false."
"Really? But many media outlets have reported on it, with detailed details."
Off to the side, Kuroba Kaito, who was lying on the table, sneered and said, "Anyone who believes such talk has no common sense."
Momoi Keiko rolled her eyes at him, then turned to Nakamori Aoko and said, "But this gem is already so famous. Will it attract the attention of Mr. Kidd? I haven't seen Mr. Kidd out and about in a long time!"
Nakamori Aoko thought about how every time Kaito Kid showed up, her father would be fooled by him. She couldn't help but think: I'd better not come out.
Kuroba Kaito said, "This is obviously a lie. Kidd won't be so stupid as to fall for it."
Momoi Keiko: ...
She leaned in front of Nakamori Aoko and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with him? Why does he seem so depressed?"
Nakamori Aoko shook her head: "I don't know. It was like this when I met him this morning."
Kuroba Kaito was indeed very depressed.
As soon as I woke up early in the morning, Grandpa Terada told me that a ruby named "Yannian" by the media suddenly became popular.
As the name suggests, this ruby is said to have the effect of "prolonging life".
That’s not the point.
The most important thing is that while reporting this incident, a media outlet also predicted that this ruby might be targeted by Kaito Kidd, which aroused heated discussion among Kidd's fans.
Kuroba Kaito read the article with great interest.
He stole the gems primarily to use the identity of "Kaito Kid" to lure out the "Zoo" organization. His father, the first "Kaito Kid," was assassinated by them. If they knew "Kaito Kid" was still alive, they would definitely come after him again.
This is why he is so high-profile as a thief.
Some time ago, Suzuki Jirokichi challenged him many times, and he accepted them all because doing so would increase his fame.
So, he was indeed somewhat interested in this ruby. Not to mention, it was called "Yannian," which was related to longevity. Maybe the "Zoo" would really make an appearance this time!
However, when he excitedly investigated the details of "Prolonging Life", he was poured cold water on.
Just now, the Yakuza organization Gaoshan Group claimed the ruby. Now "Prolonging Life" is in their hands!
Kuroba Kaito was stunned for a moment.
He accepted Suzuki Jirokichi's challenge because the old man just wanted to make the headlines and enjoyed the process of PK with him, as if it were a joke; he was not afraid of the police, because Nakamori Ginzo's main purpose was to capture Kaito Kid alive, and he would never arrange highly lethal weapons against him.
From the time he started disguising himself until now, apart from facing those ruthless killers, he hadn't encountered anything that was too difficult to steal.
And now, "Yannian" is in the hands of the Yakuza organization... Thinking of those violent gangs who always fight each other, he wants to give up.
However, the possibility of the "Zoo" taking action this time is really high! So should he send out a notice?
He spent the whole morning worrying about this matter and had not made up his mind until the afternoon class started.
Just before class started, he got up to go to the bathroom and met Koizumi Hongzi at the door.
The witch said with a serious expression, "I have performed a divination for you. You'd better not pay attention to this ruby, as it will bring you bloody disaster!"
Kuroba Kaito was shocked, but said calmly: "I don't understand what you are saying. What kind of bloody disaster could happen if I go to the toilet?" After saying that, he walked straight past.
What Koizumi Akako didn't know was that it was her words that made Kuroba Kaito make up his mind.
If he encounters danger, he might encounter the "Zoo"! If he makes things worse, it will be easier for him to deal with the "Zoo"!
So that night, the Takayama Group received a notice letter from Kaito Kid.
"The passionate ram disappears at the end of the coastline. I come riding on the wind, and at the stroke of twelve, I take away the longevity. - Kaito Kidd"
When the younger brother of the Gaoshan group saw the invitation letter in the mailbox, he immediately handed it to the team leader.
"Brother, what should we do now?"
Gao Shanlong turned the card over and over several times, and after confirming that there was only this line of words on it, he slammed it on the table in anger: "This is a provocation to our Gaoshan team! A thief actually dared to steal my things. He really doesn't take our Gaoshan team seriously! We can't let him get away with it!" He said with a gloomy expression, "We can't let him go like this. I will make sure he never comes back!"
"Big Brother is right!" The subordinates stood up excitedly and shouted, "Let him never come back!"
Takayama Takashi's deputy, Kumamoto Shiming, held the card and fell into deep thought. After everyone had vented their anger, he asked, "So, what does the Kaito Kidd notice mean? What is the passionate ram?"
Everyone: ...They are a bunch of simple-minded but strong-limbed people. They can't even recognize all the Chinese characters written above, let alone solve the puzzle.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and the atmosphere was very awkward.
Gao Shanlong asked in a deep voice: "Is there no one who can figure it out?"
Kumamoto Zhiming shook his head. "I don't think we have such talent in the team." He said, "If all else fails, we can only ask the police for help. I heard there's a police officer who specializes in tracking down Kaito Kid. He should be able to solve the problem."
The Yakuza asks the police for help? What a ridiculous joke! If the Gaoshan Clan really asks the police for help, they'll immediately become a laughing stock on the underworld!
So Gao Shanlong rejected this opinion.
He thought for a moment and said, "No matter when he comes! Arrange people to guard the ruby 24 hours a day. I don't believe we can't catch him!"
The subordinates nodded in agreement, "Big Brother is right! We'll take turns guarding him. As soon as he shows up, we'll be able to catch him!"
Kumamoto Zhiming had no better idea and could only agree to this plan.
However, the Takayama Group wanted to conceal the incident, but Kuroba Kaito was eager to make a big fuss. So, he also sent a warning letter to Ginzo Nakamori of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Nakamori Ginzo:......
Putting the puzzle aside for now, he wanted to think about whether the police should help the Yakuza catch the thief?
Chaki Shintaro pondered for a moment and said, "You should try to contact the Takayama Group first and ask them about the situation. I will report this matter to the Minister and see what they say."
The entire Investigation Section 2 was finding this outrageous. Previously, they'd only contacted the Yakuza for one reason: to arrest someone. Now they were supposed to help them prevent thieves?
At the same time, the omnipotent media got the news from somewhere and even posted the contents of the preview letter online, which aroused social attention.
Netizen A: "Kaito Kidd is actually going to steal things from the Yakuza?! My whole family is shocked!"
Netizen B: "What do you call this? Black eating black?"
Netizen C: "Our Mr. Kidd is not a black man! He is doing justice for the heavens!"
Netizen D: "Compared to these, I'm more curious about what the police will do? Will they cooperate with the Yakuza to catch Kidd?"
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Then this news went straight to the evening news.
Edogawa Conan who is drinking milk: Poof!!!
Kidd! Why are you targeting something so dangerous? Playing treasure hunt with Mr. Suzuki isn't enough for you anymore? You're actually looking for this kind of excitement?!
Maori Kogoro also stared at the news in a daze and said, "Kid is in trouble this time..."
At this time, Mao Lilan also received a call from Suzuki Sonoko. Hearing her best friend excited and worried on the other end of the phone, she didn't know how to comfort her.
"So, will Kaito Kidd defeat the Takayama Clan and successfully obtain 'Yan Nian', or will the Takayama Clan successfully defend and capture Kidd? Our reporters will continue to report for you..."
Conan Edogawa: ...The news is also focusing on "gangsters eating gangsters"!
At this time, the initiator of the whole incident was also looking at the TV with a confused look on his face.
Higashino Hi: It feels like things have gotten out of hand...
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