A group of people dressed up as Conan characters, and I guaranteed the Black Team's advancement

In the bustling Fire bar, Jiang Jin's appearance steered the conversation in another direction.

All eyes were on Ono Shi. He had never imagined that one day he would find writing news articles so difficult.

He can be reported on in serious news, and he's also adept at reporting from the battlefield, but... how do you write things like conspiracies and immortality into the news?

"Just be bold and create!" Kawano Ki slapped Ono Shi on the back. Although she felt she hadn't used much force, Ono Shi still felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Akiyama Yui said calmly, "The Japanese cabinet and conglomerates have always been known for their outrageous tactics; they're used to such sensationalism. The public loves this kind of news, so just use your imagination."

Hatoyama Riki shook the ice in her glass and blinked: "The rest, everyone just needs to share the news post online, plus Wu Yu's behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Your news will definitely go viral."

[Crime Scene—Yashima Toshiya's Residence]

Since Toshiya Yajima lives in Kyoto, the Kyoto police were naturally the first to arrive at the crime scene. Heiji Hattori followed the police car on his motorcycle with Conan in tow. This case was unusual, so it was only natural that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and Kyoto Prefecture were conducting a joint investigation.

"The murdered Toshiya Yajima was the young master of a brewery and lived alone in this mansion." After everyone entered the crime scene, the Kyoto Prefectural Police introduced the case to everyone. "The forensic doctor estimated the time of death to be around 6:00 a.m., and the body was discovered eight hours later at 2:00 p.m. Please watch your step, the scene has been disturbed."

Conan and Heiji Hattori observed the scene, which appeared to have been the site of a fight.

Looking at the mess inside the house, Kogoro Mouri speculated, "This looks like a home invasion robbery and murder."

“That’s possible.” Inspector Megure nodded.

Of course, Conan and Heiji Hattori didn't think so. Conan whispered to Heiji Hattori, "This Yajima Toshiya, if I remember correctly, he was supposed to participate in the exhibition match during today's program recording, the champion of last year's Satsuki Cup, right?"

Hattori Heiji nodded and looked at the crime scene. The deceased was wearing a kimono, and several karuta cards were scattered around him.

The two investigated the crime scene as usual, even more professionally than the police. They discovered that something had been removed from Yajima's hand, leaving only specks of blood.

Hattori Heiji also noticed that the remote control appeared to have been moved, suggesting the deceased was watching television before their death. He asked the forensic team members nearby, "Excuse me, may I turn on the television?"

The other party nodded: "Evidence has already been collected."

So Hattori Heiji picked up the TV that had fallen to the ground, turned it on, and was surprised to find that the screen was showing a picture of Ooka Momiji.

"It was her?" Hattori Heiji exclaimed in surprise. "Was Mr. Yajima looking at this before he was attacked?"

The commotion inside the house naturally attracted the attention of others. Kensuke Achiba, who was supposed to be handling matters related to the Satsuki Cup, also appeared at the crime scene because he was connected to the deceased.

He paused when he saw Momiji's expression on the TV screen, then explained to Hattori Heiji, "He's probably reviewing the match, but that shouldn't have anything to do with the case."

Conan looked at Kensuke Achiba thoughtfully.

After leaving the Yajima residence, Heiji Hattori and Conan huddled together to piece together the clues.

"The bombing seems to have something to do with the Ooka family, or perhaps with Ooka Momiji," Conan said, recalling Iori Muga's solemn and serious expression at the time. "But if the culprit was targeting Ooka Momiji, then what was Sesshomaru's purpose?"

Heiji Hattori straddled the motorcycle, resting his chin on his hand as he pondered: "The best way to solve this problem is to start with Butler Iori."

Conan nodded: "And President Achiba, I always felt that he looked a little strange."

“In that case, let’s split up and investigate.” Hattori Heiji clapped his hands. “I’ll take charge of Ooka Momiji’s side.”

"Okay. Then I'll keep an eye on Chairman Achiba."

As the two were discussing, the others gradually emerged from the Yajima residence. A man named Sekine appeared outside the Yajima house; this was the substitute that Kensuke Achiba had sent his assistant to find when the production team couldn't locate Yajima.

Conan and Heiji Hattori listened quietly from a distance as Sekine explained why he hadn't shown up. Soon, the two of them had new ideas about the murder case.

“I already know who the culprit is,” Hattori Heiji said. Conan stared at Sekine's retreating figure. “Me too, but could the bombing be related to him?”

【Ooka Family】

Heiji Hattori finally met the people he had been waiting for—Officer Ayanokoji from Kyoto Prefecture and Rin-sou Saku from the Public Security Division.

"Officer Ayanokouji, you really came." Hattori Heiji perked up and greeted the two with a grin.

Lin Shengsu sighed inwardly. It was so late, and he still had to work overtime alone. There was nothing he could do; he was a member of the Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Division. These kinds of internal cases were within his jurisdiction.

Kitano Ichijo called to tease him about it, even though he was also very busy. But what could he do when Rin Saku always made a point of calling to check on him?

This might be karma.

"You guys are... quite perceptive." The "you guys" that Ayanokouji used clearly referred to Conan and Hattori Heiji, which is why he asked again, "Where's that little detective? Why didn't he come along?"

Hattori Heiji replied, "He... has some questions he'd like to ask Chairman Achiba."

“I see. You two really work together seamlessly.” Ayanokouji nodded knowingly, then pointed to Rinzo, who hadn’t spoken for a while, and introduced him, “By the way, this is Officer Rinzo from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Security Division.”

Lin Sheng had to force himself to smile politely at Hattori Heiji. Although he was working overtime, he had also received some inside information—Conan was investigating Achiba Kensuke, and the police were also contacting the Ooka family.

"So, the bombing was indeed targeted at the Ooka family?" Hattori Heiji asked, referencing Conan's speculation. Ayanokouji glanced at Rinzo before replying, "That's what the police are currently speculating, because the Ooka family has received a threatening letter. However..."

Hattori Heiji pressed further: "But what?"

“However, the contents of the letter are vague and unclear, making it difficult to guess the killer’s true purpose. I’m afraid only the head of the Ooka family himself knows the inside story.” Rin-suke continued Ayanokouji’s words, “But the Ooka family is not an ordinary family, I think you should understand that. We must be prepared to return empty-handed on this trip.”

The next day.

In the hospital parking lot, Jiang Jin received an email from Wu Yu. Yesterday, he found Ooka Momiji's wallet and discovered a man's photo inside.

According to Wu Yu's investigation, the man's name is Nagoro Shiro, and he is Ooka Momiji's karuta teacher, but he disappeared five years ago.

Based on his understanding of the laws governing the world of Detective Conan, Wu Yu concluded that this person must have become a zombie. He then delved deeper into the social relationships surrounding this individual, discovering that he had once been a rival to Kensuke Achiba's wife, the former karuta queen, Satsuki.

“Maybe this unlucky guy won the competition and got killed because of it. This is the world of Detective Conan, after all, it’s normal. Anyway, as long as Kensuke Achiba listens to us and does what we say, that’s fine.” Jiang Jin said as he opened the car door and got out of the car, holding a bouquet of flowers in his hand. “Keep an eye on the Satsuki Cup and Ooka Momiji’s movements. Our next operation will be during that time.”

Jiang Jin stepped into the elevator, pressed the floor button, and the elevator went straight to the fourth floor of the hospital.

The elevator doors opened, and Jiang Jin, carrying the flowers, walked familiarly to the nurses' station. After handing the flowers to the nurse and inquiring about the patient's condition, he turned and left.

"Mr. Matsuda, this is a bouquet of flowers from your friend." The nurse knocked on the door and entered the ward. Matsuda Jinpei's gaze fell on the bouquet of purple hyacinths wrapped in kraft paper in her hands, along with a few small daisies.

Matsuda Jinpei took the bouquet; there were no cards or messages inside. "What did that person look like?"

The nurse recalled: "He was a very tall gentleman with silver hair."

Matsuda Jinpei paused for a moment, then asked, "Did he... say anything?"

"I asked about your medical condition... does that count?" The nurse glanced at Matsuda Jinpei.

Matsuda Jinpei didn't say anything, only asking the nurse to arrange the flowers properly. As the nurse left, all that was heard was him say one sentence:

"How long is that guy going to keep hiding from me?"