Being in Detective Conan, being officially part of the organization is just too awesome!

Fukuyama Rokuro's words immediately silenced the room.

Shimabukuro Kimie slowly turned towards Fukuyama Rokuro, her eyes still filled with disbelief.

The police officer from Fukushima was completely stunned when he heard what Fukuyama Rokuro said.

After realizing what was happening, he questioned sternly.

"Mr. Fukuyama, please think carefully before you speak!"

"Miss Shimabukuro Kimie just confessed to the murder. She did indeed impersonate the old woman and had a direct hatred for the three victims."

"What makes you say she's not the murderer?!"

"I have proof!"

Fukuyama Rokuro gritted his teeth and raised his hand.

"In the third case, when the fire broke out, the old woman was at the Mermaid Shrine and didn't leave until the fire was completely extinguished!"

“I didn’t realize it at first, but you said Junhui is the Longevity Granny, doesn’t that mean Junhui was with us the whole time the crime happened?”

"Nani?!"

Officer Fukushima, Heiji Hattori, Conan, Ran, and the others were all stunned by these words.

The police officer didn't believe Fukuyama Rokuro's words at all, squinting at the burly, dark-skinned man.

"Mr. Fukuyama, you should think this through."

"If we investigate and find that the facts are not as you say, then you are committing perjury!"

"Giving false testimony carries legal consequences!"

"Investigate however you like!"

Despite the threats from the Fukushima police, Rokuro Fukuyama remained unfazed and firmly stated,

“I wasn’t the only one there; ask anyone!”

Hearing the other party's resolute words, Officer Fukushima was momentarily speechless and dared not respond.

What was he going to say?

Are you suggesting that you are all committing perjury?

is it possible?

For the sake of Kimie Shimabukuro, would anyone be willing to risk going to jail?

Just as Officer Fukushima hesitated, some of the villagers who had initially been hesitant stood up and began to speak.

"I am willing to testify that Junhui was at the Mermaid Shrine when the fire occurred!"

"Yes! I can vouch for it too! She never left!"

"I can also testify!"

"........."

As one villager after another stepped forward, Officer Fukushima's expression grew increasingly panicked.

He looked anxiously at Kogoro Mouri, seeking a response from the famous detective.

However, Conan, who was hiding behind Kogoro Mouri, was also completely bewildered.

what's the situation? !

From a logical standpoint, isn't Shimabukuro Kimie the murderer?!

Why is everyone saying she has an alibi?

Perjury? But would so many people really be willing to commit perjury for her...?

Conan begins to reconsider his reasoning, wondering if it's truly accurate...

Heiji Hattori remained silent, without reflecting on his reasoning.

He watched silently, observing the villagers rising to their feet, and watching the bewildered Shimabukuro Kimie...

For the first time, he realized how complex human nature truly is...

The villagers could choose to continue silently accepting the sacrifices made by the Shimabukuro Kimie family for their own benefit, or they could stand up out of shame to testify for Shimabukuro Kimie.

Whether this is true or false seems to have become less important...

Meanwhile, Kimie Shimabukuro was still lost in confusion.

She didn't appear in front of anyone before or after the fire, and even deliberately avoided the villagers.

But why does everyone say they've seen her?

Are the villagers protecting themselves...?

Or perhaps...

As one villager after another stepped forward, the situation became increasingly chaotic.

More and more villagers are calling out.

"I remember now. The night before last, after the celebration ended, I clearly saw Junhui disguised as the Longevity Granny, handling the aftermath of the celebration!"

"Yes, yes, I saw it too! Junhui clearly didn't have time to commit the crime!"

"Now that you mention it, I remember now. The Longevity Granny was with me the whole time!"

"Officer, you've made a mistake! Junhui didn't kill anyone!"

"........."