Conan: I'm a zaibatsu in Tokyo

The Deep Mountain Art Museum stands proudly on the top floor of a modern skyscraper.

The entire exhibition hall is constructed using a modern combination of pure white marble and high-strength glass.

It gleamed under the direct sunlight.

The private elevator leading to the art museum is like a vertical metal tunnel.

Stepping out of the elevator, the first thing you see is a long, narrow entryway corridor.

"Mr. Zhengyi, welcome to my art museum."

A man in a brown suit walked up to Zheng Yi and looked at him warmly.

“Mr. Shenshan, thank you very much for your invitation,” Zhengyi said with a smile.

The two walked into the exhibition hall and chatted familiarly with each other.

Fukayama smiled and said, "Among the prominent business figures in Tokyo, only Mr. Shoichi and I are the most fond of art."

Furthermore, the methods for acquiring those artworks were quite similar.

He made his living by stealing.

One method is to seize.

He and Zheng Yi really get along well.

Perhaps, we can be called soulmates.

Zheng Yi smiled.

Indeed, no one understands art better than him.

Therefore, these artworks can only be better preserved in Zheng Yi's possession.

"Come on, let's go inside and take a look at those artworks." Shenshan led Zhengyi into the exhibition hall.

Zheng Yi, with one hand in his suit trouser pocket and the other holding an elegant glass of lemonade specially provided by the art museum, strolled slowly through the exhibition hall.

Zheng Yi stands in front of a 17th-century Flemish oil painting.

His eyes gleamed with undisguised admiration.

"What a masterpiece..."

He praised softly, a smile on his lips that only like-minded people could understand.

As a seasoned collector, Zheng Yi's gaze swept across every corner of the exhibition hall, as if he were examining his own territory.

This place not only features masterpieces from the Renaissance period, but also rare minerals from all over the world.

His gaze lingered on each exhibit, as he secretly made his plans.

These things are great; the only downside is that they're not in my art museum.

His collecting obsession was magnified to an extreme at this moment.

He even began to fantasize about what a spectacular sight it would be if he moved all these things into his own art museum.

"Mr. Zhengyi, what do you think of my collection?" Shenshan asked with a smile.

"That's fantastic," Zheng Yi exclaimed.

Shenshan smiled and said, "It still can't compare to Mr. Zhengyi's collection."

What does he mean?
Zheng Yi frowned.

Judging others by one's own standards, praising someone's large collection is a sure sign that a robbery is imminent.

Since you've decided to attack me, I don't need to talk about chivalry anymore.

“Your collection is truly magnificent,” Zheng Yi said, continuing to look at the artworks.

Just as Zheng Yi was immersed in his fascination with the artwork, the surrounding light suddenly underwent a subtle change.

The originally soft, warm yellow light had somehow taken on a faint, mysterious blue hue.

This blue color doesn't come from the main light on the ceiling, but rather seems to seep in from the gaps in the walls and floor.

"Huh? Have the lighting effects been changed?"

An elderly gentleman in a tailcoat looked up in confusion.

Immediately afterwards, a gentle breeze blew by, carrying a faint scent of roses.

The fragrance appeared without warning, yet it instantly overpowered all the other smells in the exhibition hall.

Good evening, everyone.

A voice suddenly rang out.

The sound had a peculiar reverberation effect.

The crowd began to stir, and people looked around in astonishment, but could not find the source of the sound.

"boom--!"

The loud noise did not come from an explosion, but from the huge crystal chandelier in the center of the exhibition hall.

The chandelier did not fall; instead, it suddenly burst into a blinding white flash.

"what!"

"my eyes!"

In the instant everyone subconsciously closed their eyes, as the flash faded, a figure had already silently stood at the highest point of the central exhibition platform.

He was dressed in a pure white tailcoat, with blue patterns inlaid on the brim of his top hat, and his cape swayed slightly in the air currents that seemed to come from nowhere.

He had one hand in his pocket and the other elegantly holding up his top hat, a signature playful smile on his lips.

Kaitou Kidd.

"I am truly sorry to disturb your enjoyment of such a wonderful artistic event."

Kidd bowed slightly, his gaze sweeping across the room from behind his monocle.

Zheng Yi was also somewhat surprised.

He looked towards the deep mountains.

Shenshan was not surprised by Kid's appearance. He explained to Zhengyi, "I received a notice from Kaito Kid before."

Zheng nodded.

Do you receive advance notice letters but never notify the police?

Do you think you can catch Kidd?

"Catch him now!"

The museum's security captain seemed to snap out of a daze and charged forward with a roar.

However, Kidd simply snapped his fingers.

"Snapped."

With that crisp sound, the bright full-spectrum lighting system on the top floor of the art museum instantly went out.

But the darkness lasted for less than half a second before the emergency lights came on.

However, this time the lighting was no longer a soft, warm yellow, but a strange, deep blue.

Even more astonishingly, a huge holographic image of the starry sky was projected onto the originally white walls at some unknown time.

The ceiling seemed to have disappeared, replaced by a dazzling Milky Way.

"Wow!"

In that instant, due to the drastic change in light and the sudden distortion of the surrounding environment, people's visual balance is instantly disrupted.

In addition, the deep blue light creates the illusion of a larger space, making the originally flat marble floor appear to have undulating ripples.

"Is there an earthquake?!"

"The walls are moving! The ceiling is collapsing!"

Panic gripped the crowd, and this panic was contagious.

People in the front row tripped because they couldn't see where they were going, while people in the back row felt dizzy because they saw the starry sky spinning.

Just as the security captain was about to rush forward, he tripped over the ankle of a fallen lady and fell heavily into the chaotic crowd, his baton flying far away.

Zheng Yi stepped back slightly, trying to avoid being touched by these guys.

Attending an art exhibition, you might even encounter the Phantom Thief Kid causing trouble.

My good mood is gone.

Amidst the chaotic screams, Kidd's figure appeared like a ghost.

Sliding through the gaps obscured by blind spots and crowds, we reached the central exhibition area.

There, on display, is the star of the evening: a huge diamond.

He pulled a deck of cards from his pocket, and with a deft flick of his fingers, the cards fluttered through the air like white butterflies.

"Next, please enjoy the moment of miracle."

Kidd flicked a playing card lightly. The card traced a graceful arc in the air.

It seemed slow, but the moment it touched the bulletproof glass cabinet, it actually pierced through the glass!

"what?!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the playing card did not break the glass.

Instead, it passed by like a ghost, landing lightly beside the diamond. Then, Kidd snapped his fingers, and the playing card suddenly burst into flames, transforming into a white ball of fire.

After the flames went out, a white pigeon appeared in the spot.

Then, the pigeon flapped its wings and pushed open the protective shield above.

"No! Impossible!" Shenshan exclaimed incredulously.

Zheng Yi was slightly surprised.

Kaito Kid's magic trick is really impressive.

He felt it was a waste to let Kidd run wild all the time.

He should be marketed as a magician and brought to the world stage.

It's such a waste of my talents to be a petty thief in Japan.

When people blinked again, the pigeon had already flown back onto Kidd's shoulder.

The diamond that was originally placed in the display case is now lying steadily in Kidd's palm.

The entire process was seamless, without triggering any alarms or damaging any facilities, just like a meticulously rehearsed stage play.

"Thank you all for your cooperation. It was a wonderful performance."

Kidd tossed the diamond high into the air, caught it steadily, and gave an elegant bow to the stunned crowd.

He took a pure white card out of his pocket, held it between two fingers, and flicked it lightly in Zheng Yi's direction.

The card spun in the air and flew towards Zheng Yi.

He instinctively reached out and caught it.

When he looked up again, Kidd was already standing in front of the museum's huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

A white glider shadow appeared behind him at some point.

Then, he leaped backward, disappearing into the night and neon lights outside the window.

Zheng Yi looked down at the white card in his hand, on which a line of words was written in elegant cursive script:

Some light belongs only to the moonlight.

After Kaito Kid left, the projection in the room disappeared, and everything returned to normal.

Those distinguished guests who had been lying on the ground, too afraid to move, also stood up tremblingly.

Zhengyi gave the card to Shenshan.

“Mr. Shenshan, it seems your treasure has been stolen by Phantom Thief Kid,” Zhengyi said.

Shenshan's expression was rather unpleasant.

Zheng Yi smiled and said, "You should call the police. Even if you don't want to, you can come to my security company."

"They have extensive experience and can protect these gems well."

Deep in the mountains, he clenched his fists, his fingers turning white.

"I underestimated Kaito Kid."

……

On the streets of Tokyo.

There was one woman and two men sitting in a Toyota car.

The man driving the car angrily said, "You bastard, why did you shoot? My plan was perfect!"

"Shut up!" the man in the back seat said impatiently.

"Since that policeman tried to resist, of course we have to get rid of him."

"You should shut up too," the woman in the passenger seat said, displeased.

You are also someone who only knows how to abuse violence.

Shimizu Reiko was very dissatisfied with both of her classmates.

The three men had just robbed an armored truck.

Although the operation went relatively smoothly and the money was obtained, the three men had significant conflicts.

One is too petty and only knows how to show off.

The other one is someone who only knows how to abuse violence; associating with this guy will inevitably lead to big trouble sooner or later.

Shimizu Reiko crossed her arms over her chest.

All three of them were members of the crime research club in college and were very interested in crime.

After graduation, we joined the same company, and then started our own business together.

They have a very good relationship.

But life was too mundane, so Shimizu Reiko proposed this robbery of the armored truck.

However, these two students' criminal skills were too poor.

Shimizu Reiko is actually a fan of Shoichi.

The crime she fantasizes about should be like Shoichi's.

To commit a crime using methods that leave no one with any evidence.

Even if everyone suspects him, they still cannot convict him.

"Damn! Why is there such a huge white bird here?"

Shimizu Reiko looked out the window and her eyes met those of Kaito Kid, who was looking over at her.

After the two meet.

Shimizu Reiko exclaimed, "Oh no! That person looks like Kaito Kid, and he might have seen what we look like."

"Chase after him and kill him!"

After stealing the jewel, Kidd escaped along his planned route.

It just flew past a car, and that car started giving chase.

"Damn it, they have guns too?" Kidd was juggling the hang glider, feeling a headache coming on.

That's a bit unlucky.

What happened to him?

The black sedan behind them was like a persistent leech; its window rolled down, and the dark muzzle of a gun kept spitting fire.

The bullets whizzed past Kidd's feet with a sharp whistle, sending sparks flying against the walls on both sides of the alley.

"Gentlemen, I'm just a magician passing by, why are you so persistent in attacking me?"

Kidd reluctantly lowered his body, narrowly avoiding another wave of gunfire.

He could even smell a faint whiff of gunpowder in the air.

To avoid bullets, Kidd had to lower his altitude, flying close to trash cans and clotheslines in the alley.

He skillfully maneuvered through narrow alleyways, using a zigzag flight path to make it more difficult for the enemy to aim at him.

"This is not the way to go."

Kidd gritted his teeth and glanced at the approaching sirens below.

He pulled the control stick sharply, and the glider climbed almost vertically upwards.

At the same time, he casually pulled a smoke grenade that he had prepared at some point from his pocket and threw it toward the vehicles below.

"boom!"

Thick white smoke instantly exploded in the narrow alleyway, obscuring the car's view.

Taking advantage of the opening, Kidd quickly changed direction and flew in the opposite direction from where the siren was coming from.

"Damn it! How did the police get here so fast?" A low curse came from inside the car.

The car braked suddenly, the tires screeching as they rubbed against the ground.

The people in the car clearly didn't want to run into the police at this critical juncture.

He quickly shifted into reverse, and before the smoke had dissipated, he awkwardly turned the car around and disappeared into the end of another, even more secluded alley.

Almost at the same time, several police cars with flashing red and blue lights arrived and blocked the alley entrance.

……

The art museum deep in the mountains was robbed, and Zhengyi was unable to continue his visit.

But that useless thing deep in the mountains can't even protect a single diamond, so how can it protect other works of art?
Those things need someone who can truly protect them.

When Zheng Yi got home, he was a little surprised to see familiar figures in his house.

"Hongye, what are you doing here?"

Hongye hugged Ai and said, "Ai invited me to come and play."

Ai, nestled in Momiji's arms, felt a little uncomfortable from being squeezed by her chest, but could only nod helplessly at Masashi.

It's me, it's me.

I invited Hongye to come over. (End of Chapter)