Chapter 369 Analysis Failed, Direct Abandonment
"High School Detective Kudo Shinichi..."
Gin thought for a moment, then added, "I think Vodka and I took care of him. What about him?"
Saying that was as good as saying nothing...
"It's nothing. Hattori Heiji's mother also came today. She said Hattori had been mentioning wanting to ask Kudo Shinichi to go with him this time," Chi Feichei said. "I remembered Kudo Shinichi's name was on the List of the Dead, so I wanted to ask if you knew anything about it..."
Gin sneered coldly, "If he wants to bring Kudo Shinichi along, he'll probably have to look for him in Another World."
"She also said that Hattori Heiji seemed to have said before that he was going to Mouri Detective Agency to find Kudo Shinichi," Chi Feichei continued softly. "Hattori Heiji's explanation was that he guessed Kudo Shinichi was busy with some Case, but Kudo Shinichi has a good Relationship with my Teacher's Daughter, so he might be able to meet him at Mouri Detective Agency... Kudo Shinichi's death doesn't seem to have been made public for some reason, so it's reasonable for Hattori Heiji to guess that."
"Have you seen Kudo Shinichi at Mouri Detective Agency?" Gin asked directly.
"No, if I had seen him, I wouldn't be sitting here chatting with you so leisurely now," Chi Feichei paused. "I can't explain why... Maybe I've been too sensitive recently. A dead person's name is always being mentioned around me, as if everyone else thinks he's not dead, which annoys me, but since it was you and Vodka who dealt with him, then there's no Problem."
He wasn't trying to sell out Conan, but after being around Mori Kogoro and These People for so long, with the Ability and Keenness he had shown, it would be very suspicious if he didn't have any Suspicion at all.
Gin completely doesn't remember Kudo Shinichi?
That's possible.
After all, Gin is truly arrogant when he's arrogant, but that doesn't prevent him from indulging in a bit of conspiracy theory.
For example, Gin thinks this Mistake is shameful, pretends not to remember, hides this Mistake, and intends to secretly deal with the person after finding him...
For example, Gin may have noticed something, but is just using this matter as bait to fish, to discern the thoughts of some Organization Member...
Of course, it may also be the influence of World Will, forcibly preventing Gin from gaining an advantage against Conan.
It's hard to tell what the specific Situation is.
But no matter what, he has to take Action.
Raising doubts early on will reduce the possibility of him being suspected if the 'Kudo Shinichi' matter alarms the Organization in the future.
Afterwards, out of Trust in Gin's Ability, he can put it aside and stop pursuing it, so as to avoid triggering a 'Plot Kill'.
In the future, if Rum asks about Kudo Shinichi, he can also have a Reason—'I seemed to have asked before, I didn't have time to pay attention to a dead person, I didn't pay attention to the specifics'.
This set of measures is enough to avoid most man-made Traps or conspiracies, and can also avoid suddenly triggering a certain 'rule' of World Will.
Also, he has to pretend to 'not have noticed Belmode Disguise as Kudo Shinichi, and forgot to mention it to Gin'.
If he mentions it, and Gin suddenly calls Belmode later to ask if she knows Kudo Shinichi, and Belmode doesn't immediately realize the seriousness of the Problem and says 'Don't Know', then he will have screwed Belmode over...
"Your State tonight is indeed not right, it's like realizing you're being targeted by some Thorn, suddenly putting up all your shields," Gin said casually. "Could it be that you feel like you can't see through your Teacher again, and suddenly become overly sensitive? If you're really worried, we can go to Shizuoka now and solve the factors that make you uneasy, which is better than you thinking wildly here."
Chi Feichei looked out the Car Window in Silence, seemingly really considering Gin's suggestion, but in fact he was analyzing what Gin was really thinking, but...
Analysis failed, direct abandonment.
"That's not a good idea."
Don't bother finding any Reasons, just let Gin know that he has Concerns, and Gin will help him fill in the Reasons in his mind.
For example, considering Mori Kogoro's Relationship with the Police, considering whether he will cause any Troublesome Matters because of this...
"It's not a good thing for you to maintain this state of Nerves," Gin withdrew his Gaze, re-lit a Cigarette, and was too lazy to look at Chi Feichei. He knew it wasn't a good idea, yet he still considered it.
"I know, I'll adjust," Chi Feichei returned to the Serious Business, "What was the Matter you mentioned before?"
"Yoshimoto Eiyo," Gin said a Name, "Have you heard of this person?"
"A recently popular candidate for Councilor," Chi Feichei said, "Man, 32 years old, originally from Shizuoka, graduated from Todai University 10 years ago and stayed in Tokyo. Recent News Reports have a lot of Information about his enthusiasm for Education."
"This is a very scheming person," a hint of sarcasm flashed in Gin's eyes, and he said coldly, "Yesterday he secretly ran to Mermaid Island, and also lied that he would go to Kyushu for Inspection recently. He's only 32 years old, there's no need to rush to find any Legend of Longevity."
Chi Feichei Understood, Yoshimoto Eiyo is an Organization Member.
"Help observe his Situation, if he went there to contact people he shouldn't contact, notify me in time," Gin handed two Transmitters to Chi Feichei, "If it's convenient, put this in his Personal Belongings."
Chi Feichei took the Transmitters Gin handed over, "Okay."
This Matter is not Troublesome, it's just to confirm whether someone has a Problem. If there's no Problem, just treat it as finding something to do during the trip. If there is a Problem, just help Gin put a Locator, so that Gin can lock onto the other party's Movement, and then it will be convenient to find someone or clean up.
...
After Vodka returned, Gin sent Chi Feichei to the edge of Tokyo City.
After Chi Feichei got out of the Car, he entered the Street-side Department Store. When he came out, he had already changed his Face and put on a coffee-colored Coat, and bought a small Camera by the way.
Then he entered another Bar with a large flow of people, and when he came out, he changed his Face again and put on an exaggerated outfit.
After passing through an Alley, he changed back to his own Face and Daily Routine attire.
Finding his Car, Chi Feichei checked that there was no Problem in the Car, and then drove to Shizuoka.
By the way...
Let Feimo confirm Amuro Toru's Situation.
One person, at Residence, eating Dinner... Then there's no Problem.
He can Call directly.
Actually, he Understood why Amuro Toru was so Angry that day, the Connection between them was indeed not Fair.
He can confirm the Situation around Amuro Toru and make Contact, but Amuro Toru can't confirm the Situation on his side and doesn't dare to Contact him rashly.
The Phone Call was quickly connected, and Amuro Toru recognized the Number, somewhat puzzled, "Advisor?"
"Is Yoshimoto Eiyo a Public Security person?"
Chi Feichei kept his Voice very soft.
"That Councilor candidate? Probably not," Amuro Toru said, "I haven't heard of him. Is that Fellow being targeted by the Organization? Do you know the Reason?"
"Organization Member, acting secretly behind the Organization's back," Chi Feichei said, "I'm going to confirm his Situation over there, is he contacting Public Security?"
"No, I have no News here, then just ignore him..."
Amuro Toru's Gaze darkened slightly.
It sounds a bit cold-blooded, but if Yoshimoto Eiyo is going to be eliminated by the Organization because he has grasped some Information, or if he contacted Public Security because he didn't want to be controlled by the Organization, then he might lend a Hand and save the person.
After all, Yoshimoto Eiyo now appears to be a Councilor candidate who shines and generates heat for the public.
But Yoshimoto Eiyo himself is an Organization Mole, inconsistent on the surface, and it would be really Troublesome if he became a Councilor.
This person's Safety is not worth Chi Feichei taking the Risk of being suspected by the Organization to do Tricks.
"Be careful of the Organization's Test," Amuro Toru added, reminding Chi Feichei to be careful that this is a Trap Test.
"I Understood, I'm driving, I'll contact you another day."
...
When Chi Feichei arrived in Shizuoka and contacted Hattori Heiji, the Case that happened here was almost solved.
A Residential Building was sealed off by the Police, with Barrier Layer pulled up, and two Police Officer were guarding at the Main Gate. Seeing a Man in Black Clothes walking over, they were puzzled for a moment, and prepared to stop him.
"I am a Disciple of Famous Detective Mao Li Xiaowulang, Police Officer Yokomizo also knows..."
Chi Feichei made a Phone Call, crossed the Barrier Layer, and left a Sentence before walking straight in.
The two Police Officer were stunned subconsciously when they heard Mori Kogoro and Police Officer Yokomizo, and then found that the person had already passed them.
"Uh, that..."
"Hassashi-niichan, this way!"
At the Stairwell Entrance, Hattori Heiji waved his Mobile Phone at Chi Feichei.
The two Police Officer speechlessly withdrew their Gaze, okay, no need to confirm, it seems that he is indeed someone Police Officer Yokomizo knows.
Since he is a Disciple of Mori Kogoro, he is probably another Detective.
Their Police Officer Yokomizo's Relationship with these Detectives is really good, three have come one after another this night...
Chi Feichei hung up the Phone Call, put away his Mobile Phone, and walked towards Hattori Heiji.
"You're late, Reasoning has already begun," Hattori Heiji led the way Upstairs, "But we just arrived not long ago either, it's all Kazuha's fault for going to buy Food, which made me not even have time to figure out what was going on with this Case, and the Matter was solved by that Fellow..."
When Kazuha Toyama, who was waiting in the Stairwell, heard this complaint, she said dissatisfiedly, "Everyone hasn't eaten Dinner yet, is it not okay for me to buy some Things for everyone to eat on the road?"
"I didn't say it's not okay," Hattori Heiji retorted.
Kazuha Toyama lowered her head and rummaged through the Plastic Bag she was carrying, took out a Box, and handed it to Chi Feichei, "Hassashi-niichan, I bought a lot of Dorayaki, here, this is your share."
"Thank You," Chi Feichei took the Box.
Although he doesn't really like the sweetness of Dorayaki, he rushed over here and hasn't eaten Dinner yet...
Hattori Heiji was just about to take a share for himself when Kazuha Toyama 'slapped' his Hand away.
"No, I won't give it to a Fellow who forgets everything when he encounters a Case and still complains about someone helping to prepare Food!"
"Hey hey..."
Chi Feichei did not wait for the two people who were making noise in the Stairwell, and walked Upstairs first.
This is another pair that kills Dogs...
The Main Gate of the family where the Case happened was wide open, and there were still voices talking faintly, which was easy to identify.
Chi Feichei walked directly in and found that there was no one in the Living Room. It was noisy in a Room. When he went over, he saw Hattori Shizuka using the fan in her Hand to block the long Knife in a Woman's Hand.
Hattori Shizuka used the fan to clamp the Blade, leaned forward, and hit the Woman's Hand with the fan in her Hand again, knocking the long Knife to the ground, then put away the fan, squatted down and picked up the long Knife, "What? Could it be that you still want to Murder?"
(End of Chapter)