The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan.

"Ai, your ice cream! Over here!"

"Ignore Conan, this guy with no team spirit sneaked out to play again..."

"Okay, here we come."

Turning her head and answering, Huibara Ai waved at the two of them.

"I'm going to go spend some time with the kids first. The doctor promised to show them around Kyoto today. Also, if you have any questions, you can actually ask Tang Ze directly, right?"

"Hmm?" Hattori Heiji, still digesting the information, raised his head. "Karazawa doesn't have many opportunities to interact with his parents, right? Can he answer this kind of question?"

According to their understanding of Tang Ze's past life, the time when Tang Ze had the most contact with his parents was when he had not yet recovered, and Tang Ze had almost no memory of those parts.

By the time Tang Ze recovered and his memory began to function normally, his parents had become researchers controlled by the organization. It would be a bit hard to bear if the precious time they spent together were to be exploited as intelligence.

Not to mention that the value of this intelligence may not be squeezed out.

"It's true that he hasn't had as much contact with my uncle and the others as I have, but don't forget that Tang Ze sometimes thinks about things in a way that's very similar to his father's." Huiyuan Ai raised the corner of her mouth. "He may not know much about them, but if you want to guess from their perspective what they did and what choices they would make, believe me, Tang Ze will give you the answers."

When it comes to things related to Tang Ze, those crazy people of the Tang Ze school are all crazy in their own ways, but on one issue, their consensus is indeed correct.

Tang Zezhao is the child who embodies their love and the most perfect "work" they have given to the world.

He did not have much experience of living with his parents, but under the magical effect of genetics, the little time they spent together was enough to influence the basic character of Tang Ze. You can really see the shadows of his parents in him.

Miyano Shiho, who lost her parents at a young age, doesn't know what a normal family looks like, but she is willing to believe that this choice of passing on her life and inner love to the next generation is also an excellent form of home and love.

Hattori Heiji and Conan exchanged glances after receiving an unexpected answer.

Would it be better to ask Tang Ze directly...?

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"Huh? They were all released by the police?"

After taking a half-circle around the places where Yoshitsune had made his pilgrimage, Hattori Heiji received an unexpected answer as soon as he returned to the B&B.

"Yes, at present the police have no definite evidence to identify the murderer. The three suspects you mentioned are just possibilities of committing the crime. We cannot completely rule out the possibility that the crime was committed by an outsider. We can't keep the person detained forever." Kogoro Mouri yawned and continued to stare listlessly at the picture puzzle in his hand.

He couldn't think of any ideas for this confusing abstract painting for a while, but after all, he had received a commission worth so much money, so he had to make it look good, even if it was just for show.

"What about the clue that Miss Suzuki mentioned, about hearing the sound of something falling into the water?" Hattori Heiji asked again with a frown.

"No one else heard the sound except her. At the time, Officer Ayanokouji from Kyoto happened to be standing on the riverbank by the Kamogawa River, patrolling that direction. He said he didn't see anyone entering the area around the riverbank looking for anything," Maori Kogoro explained. "So, for now, they're leaning towards the possibility that the Suzuki girl misheard."

After all, it was an evening with many tourists and many people out to enjoy the cherry blossoms, and it was in such a busy place as Gion.

Not to mention anything else, just above their heads, Mouri Kogoro and his group were laughing and singing, making a lot of noise for an hour or two. If Suzuki Sonoko were to say that there was absolutely no possibility of hearing it wrong, even she herself might not be able to give such a definite answer.

"Didn't you continue searching along the river bank? The murder weapon must be a heavy sharp object, but if the murderer had prepared a piece of foam board or something, tied the knife to it and thrown it out, it would probably have continued to flow with the water..." Conan proposed a possibility.

"Maybe there is a possibility. But it's just a possibility. The police can't spend so much energy searching downstream just for a possibility. Besides, if it is really washed far away, the evidence on it may be washed away by the river, and even if it is found, it may not point to the criminal." Kogoro Mouri said very experiencedly from the perspective of a policeman.

It is not clear how the criminal dealt with the murder weapon, but it is unlikely that the Kyoto Prefectural Police will put all their hopes on the murder weapon.

Case handling funds and manpower are limited, and misjudgment in the direction of criminal investigation may lead to serious waste and delay of opportunities.

It's a well-known fact that to stay in a certain industry for a long time, avoiding mistakes is more important than excelling. This is especially true for the "noble detective" Ayanokouji Fumimaro, who values ​​his reputation.

"This is really troublesome." Hattori Heiji sighed helplessly.

The most troublesome part of this case is that the murderer is not an amateur. Before he started killing people, he had been an active member of Genji Hotaru for many years.

Judging from his amazing fighting ability and escape efficiency, he is most likely the person in charge of the violence in the team, and he may have previous experience in violent crimes.

An experienced person, especially a member of a gang whose identity has been successfully concealed for so many years, will understand better how to handle important evidence to avoid police suspicion, and his anti-reconnaissance skills are relatively excellent.

At present, although according to Hattori Heiji's theory, all the members of Genji Hotaru who need to be silenced have died, no one can guarantee whether the next case will occur.

The way to prevent the next case or even more serious incidents from happening is to detain the suspect.

He has basically figured out the criminal's outline. As long as they are given a little more time, he is confident that he can solve the matter without any interference - whether it is a murder case or a missing Buddha statue.

But if the suspect is active outside, it will be a big problem.

"The main members of the Genji Hotaru are those who resemble Yoshitsune's related figures, but that doesn't mean they are the only ones related to them." Hattori Heiji frowned after hurriedly leaving the room. "If we don't seize the time to catch them, I'm worried that more problems will arise."

"I agree with you." Conan nodded, feeling a little heavy-hearted. "They've been able to operate for so many years, consistently selling stolen goods and handling the proceeds. If it weren't for internal strife, no one would have discovered their identities... It's perfectly reasonable for such a group to develop so many profit chains."

Let’s not talk about extreme cases like organizations for now. Among the people Conan has come into contact with, let’s look at the example of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, whose nature cannot be completely considered a criminal group.

When he first came into contact with the Phantom Thieves, there were only a limited number of members, but what about now?

While the number of formal members continues to increase, they even develop a lot of non-staff personnel to supplement other work - strictly speaking, Conan himself can be considered one of them.

Based on this standard, it is only too reasonable to speculate that Genji Hotaru will cause even greater trouble.

"Let's go and contact them first." Conan put away the notebook in his hand and made a decision first.

The dangerous criminal is among these people. Since the police cannot keep a close eye on them, finding an excuse to call them out and gather them together is a safe option.

...assuming this guy doesn't get a sudden impulse and decide to commit more murders in front of the detectives, or if there are any remaining suspects he wants to silence or something.

Hattori Heiji could understand his thoughts, so he nodded and said, "Let's go find Mizuo Harutarou first. He's the least suspicious. If you insist on saying that he and Genji Hotaru have some connection, it could be that those people wore Noh masks when they committed the crime..."

And Chika Ling, who is most likely to be his accomplice, can be called out together with him through the incident last night, which will also make it easier to observe her closely.

I have to say, that kind of dancer makeup that uses thick white powder to cover the skin color first, and then puts on heavy makeup, is almost like painting on a white canvas. The person's appearance is completely unrecognizable, and even the features are difficult to recognize...

"That's a good excuse. Just to ask him about the mask? He must be a professional in this area."

"Well, let's contact him first. Do you want to look for Tang Ze first?"

When it came to this topic, both detectives paused.

Yesterday they dragged Tang Ze to investigate with them. The main reason was that Tang Ze and Okita Souji were locals, and they needed to find a guide who was familiar with the place.

Today, Tang Ze, who unexpectedly received a gift that might be from his mother, has been dragged out to play by the girls who love to join in the fun, with the excuse of "it's a rare opportunity, so let's try on some clothes."

"...No, let's not disturb his interest for now." Hattori Heiji hesitated for a moment and shook his head. "Although I dreamed about him this time, it has little to do with what's happening now."

This was not like the previous times, when he either dreamed that something happened to Kudo, or that Tang Zeren was gone or something. It was just a fictional, non-existent dream from the past. Even if he got the answer, it would probably be more symbolic.

Even if you want to ask, there is no need to rush.

"Let's go and find those people first... This murderer has some characteristics that can be used to identify him."

"You mean, Kyudo?"

"Yes. He attacked me with a bow and arrow, and several of the deceased showed signs of being shot. He not only knows how to use a bow, but he's an expert at it, which is a characteristic that can't be ignored. Hiding what you know isn't difficult, but hiding what you can do is a much more difficult task."

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Tang Ze raised the umbrella in his hand and squinted his eyes to look at the sun above his head.

Today's weather is a little gloomier than yesterday. The dense clouds occasionally block out the sunlight, and the winter chill is creeping in again...

To be honest, it's really cold to wear a summer festival yukata in this weather.

"Is it ready?" After posing for a while, Tang Ze didn't get any feedback, so he could only speak directly to confirm.

"It's not good, it's not good!" Suzuki Sonoko grabbed Toyama Kazuha, who was about to say she was done taking the photo, and shouted, "Turn the umbrella around. The light's covering your face a bit!"

Ran Mao Li, who was standing by and taking pictures with her mobile phone, couldn't help but laugh.

This guy Yuanzi looks like a professional photographer...

But to be honest, since becoming a "young, promising and well-known collector", even if it was passive, Suzuki Sonoko's art appreciation and aesthetics have indeed improved compared to the past.

There was no other way. As she participated in many social activities in this capacity, whether actively or passively, she had to deal with many people in the industry. With so much contact, she was inevitably influenced by them.

What's more, although Suzuki Sonoko didn't show much artistic talent in the past and her art class grades were just so-so, she really does have an eye for discovering beauty.

——Refers to accurately capturing the beauty of handsome men and beautiful women. Sometimes, even if the other party tries their best to disguise themselves, it is as if you can sense that the other party is a handsome guy.

How can he not be considered a master of aesthetics?

Just like now...

"Don't just stare blankly, Tang Ze." After taking a few pictures, Suzuki Sonoko couldn't suppress the smile on her face. She was obviously satisfied with what she had captured so far, but she still made more requests, "Change the angle a little, find a focal point and focus on it..."

Tang Ze pursed his lips, reluctantly complied with her request, and sighed secretly in his heart.

When it comes to how to adjust the angle to get the best-looking photos, Tang Ze actually knows a lot.

The proportion of his activeness in front of the camera as Goro Akechi is much higher than that of the original character designer Teru Hoshikawa. Strictly speaking, he is the authentic Goro Akechi.

Therefore, the awesomeness of the shots he created is, of course, also Tang Ze's own attribute.

In addition to taking advantage of his appearance, Tang Ze, who now has some excellent emerging artists in his core, knows very well how to take better photos.

It was also because he knew that he didn't really want to cooperate with Suzuki Sonoko.

He's even used his camera phobia to fool people before; being too good at taking pictures is inappropriate.

He would agree to come out and take a group of photos with them, but he considered that there would be few opportunities to wear this suit after returning to Tokyo. After all, it was not suitable for formal occasions and could not be used as formal wear. It would be a bit too eye-catching to wear it out on a daily basis, which did not suit Tang Ze's lifestyle and personality.

So now is the best time to leave some mark on it.

The gifts from the past that I received in Kyoto are indeed more appropriate when I take photos of them here.

Thinking of this, Tang Ze raised his head slightly, looked at the girl taking pictures under the cherry tree in front of him wearing a set of exaggerated and gorgeous yukata, and sighed slightly.

Moreover, in a district with a strong tourist nature like Gion, there are so many tourists who rent clothes to take photos. No matter how exaggerated your clothes are, it will not attract other people's attention.

"Good, very good! This one is very good!" Suzuki Sonoko pressed the shutter and shouted excitedly.