Detective Conan: Knifeman? I'm a good citizen of Beihua

As expected, Shirakawa Akane suffered from insomnia again.

The next morning, Amuro Toru saw the man with dark circles under his eyes and asked with some pity, "Shirakawa, have you been sleeping poorly lately?"

Bai Chuanqiu glanced at him resentfully: "Young man, you can never get enough sleep."

Amuro Toru, who usually only sleeps a few hours and works energetically, multitasking non-stop: "?"

How can you sleep at such a young age?

Baichuan Qiu yawned again.

However, before they could say anything else, Kogoro Mouri and his family pushed the door open and walked in.

"Shirakawa-kun, Amuro-kun, Ms. Azusa, good morning!"

Shirakawa Akane looked at the attire of Maori Kogoro and the two people beside him, one older and one younger, and raised an eyebrow slightly: "Good morning, Mr. Maori, where are you going?"

This person is carrying a backpack and pulling luggage, it looks like he is preparing to go on a long journey.

"Haha, there's a commission from Kyoto." Kogoro Mouri explained with a smile.

"Kyoto?"

Amuro Toru seemed to be lost in thought.

If he remembered correctly, the old house of the Nishizaki family was in Kyoto, and the head of their family was also in Kyoto.

Maori Kogoro: "Isn't it just so happens that the Gion Festival in Kyoto is about to begin! I asked my employer, and they said they can provide us with free accommodation. So I'm planning to take Xiaolan and Conan with me to check it out... It's a pity that we're going too early, so I'm afraid we won't be able to see the exciting part of the event."

A voice popped up above Mao Lilan's head: "Dad!"

Conan's half-moon eyes: "..." He is indeed an uncle.

Shirakawa Akane looked at Amuro Toru in confusion.

Amuro Toru leaned over and explained in a low voice, "The Gion Festival is a grand festival held annually in Kyoto. It commemorates disasters, prays for cleansing, and eliminates plagues. It usually lasts for the entire month of July. The early part is mainly about shrine visits and parades, while the latter part features large-scale geisha performances."

Especially on July 24th, there will be a large-scale flower umbrella parade at the Gion Festival, and there will be large-scale geisha performances. Many geishas dressed in gorgeous kimonos will participate in the parade, showing traditional art and unique customs.

It’s a pity that it is the end of June now. Unless Kogoro Mori stays in Kyoto for a whole month, he may not be able to see the geisha performance at the end of July.

The corners of Baichuan Qiu's mouth twitched, and he was a little speechless.

"Everyone's meal is ready."

Azusa Enomoto handed the packed things to Ran Mouri.

"Thank you, Sister Xiaozi." Mao Lilan thanked with a smile.

"Well, it's getting late, let's go."

Maori Kogoro glanced at his watch and said goodbye to Shirakawa Akane and the others: "See you later!"

"goodbye!"

After the group left, Amuro Toru took the initiative to bring up the matter of Kyoto: "Come to think of it, it seems that people from several big families are in Kyoto."

As the former capital, many ancient and large families gathered here, including the Nishizaki family.

Baichuan Qiu pursed his lips and said, "This also includes the declining Hase family."

The blonde clerk's purple eyes turned slightly: "Baichuan also thinks it's that case?"

"Well, after all, the timeline is too coincidental, and the case back then also started from the Metropolitan Police Department and ended with the Special Investigation Department."

The whole incident started with a murder case. No one had thought at the time that it would lead to such a shocking case that shocked Sakura.

Looking back now, I realize that all this was planned in advance.

Bai Chuanqiu was silent for a moment, and finally expressed his inner thoughts: "I want to investigate the truth of what happened back then."

He had a hunch that this case might be the root cause of the Shirakawa couple's death, and the real reason why he was targeted.

Whether for the original owner or for his current self, he must investigate it thoroughly.

Amuro Toru didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly.

Baichuan Qiu took a deep breath, his eyes showing an unprecedented determination: "Jiugu, I need your help."

He wouldn't be alone, nor would he need be alone anymore.

-

Metropolitan Police Department.

After receiving Shirakawa Akane's request, Hagiwara Kenji looked at the message and exchanged glances with Matsuda Jinpei:

"It's rare. This is the first time that Shirakawa has taken the initiative to ask for our help."

Matsuda Jinpei stood up and said, "Then let's get started!"

"The case involved a huge amount of money back then. I will look for the remaining files in Section 2," said Kenji Hagiwara.

Matsuda Jinpei: "Hase Jin's suicide isn't a simple matter either. Leave it to me."

……

"Hase family?"

Shiratori Renzaburo pondered for a moment and said, "Well... I have some connections with the current head of the Hase family, so I can be considered a voice. If your friend needs help, I can help connect them."

Matsuda Jinpei clenched his fists. "That's great! Thank you, Shiratori."

Takagi Wataru sat in a chair, his head propped up as he pondered, "But Mr. Hasegawa committed suicide in a detention center. We don't have special authority, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to investigate."

Sato Miwako suddenly remembered something and lowered her voice and said, "One of my father's colleagues was later transferred to the detention center. He has a good relationship with our family. I can go ask him."

Just now, Jinpei Matsuda told everyone the request he received from Shirakawa, and the investigation team, which had originally calmed down, gathered again.

The case mentioned by Matsuda Jinpei was too shocking. Once it was reversed, it might become the most significant event in Sakura's history. However, no one was afraid at all. All they had in their minds was the desire to pursue the truth.

In just five minutes, everyone brainstormed and set the next goal.

"Shirakawa will personally visit the Hase family," Matsuda Jinpei said. "What we need to do is search the Metropolitan Police Department for any evidence or clues regarding Hase Jin's 'suicide'."

Shiratori Renzaburo nodded. "I'll use my authority to review the relevant investigation reports. However, since this happened nine years ago, there probably won't be many clues left for us."

Miwako Sato said: "I will go and ask that uncle. He has been there for a long time and should know something."

Takagi Wataru looked left and right, scratching his head with no power or connections, and said to Matsuda Jinpei, "Then I'll be your assistant. If you need any help, just let me do it."

Matsuda Jinpei looked at Takagi Wataru and touched his chin: "Actually, there is something that requires Takagi's help."

Takagi Wataru: "Eh? Okay, no problem, Matsuda, go ahead."

Matsuda Jinpei put his arm around Takagi Wataru's neck and whispered, "You're the best at writing reports. Please give Inspector Megure a copy of the application, or he'll accuse us of not following the rules."

Takagi Wataru: "Ah? Me?"

This operation was actually reported in advance? Inspector Megure would definitely disagree!

"Remember to quietly put it at the bottom of his pile of documents. Judging from Inspector Megure's processing speed, we should have almost finished the investigation by the time he sees the report." Matsuda Jinpei added.

Takagi Shigeru's eyes widened: "Huh?"

Do you think this is appropriate? Will Inspector Megure really not scold me to death?

Takagi Wataru shuddered, thinking that if Inspector Megure saw the application report they had prepared "in advance" afterwards, he would definitely be so angry that his blood pressure would soar, and he would drag them over and teach them a lesson...

Why me?!

When Takagi Wataru thought about what he had just said, he felt like crying but had no tears.

Sato Miwako patted Takagi Wataru's shoulder compassionately and said, "I leave it to you, Takagi. This is indeed an important task."

Shiratori Renzaburo was also trying to hold back his laughter, and his tone was unusually gentle: "Takagi, keep going."