The next day.

Qin Zhibo drove back to Tokyo early in the morning.

On the way back, Kuroda Hei called to talk about the follow-up situation of the Woodpecker Club.

It turns out that the Woodpecker Club is an organization composed of gangsters within Nagano Prefecture.

Using the code name "X", they secretly sell the confiscated pistols.

There are not many people in this group, only Team Leader Takeda who was killed by Shinsuke Akiyama, Akiji Kano, and Mamoru Saegashi who are still alive.

In the random shooting case of a drug-addicted man nine years ago and the bank robbery case of a gunman half a year ago, the gun in the hands of the criminal was purchased from the Woodpecker Society.

This also led to Team Leader Takeda to decisively shoot to death the criminals in the two cases in order to avoid the exposure of gun trafficking, which was actually a murder to silence them.

As for the murderer in this case, Akiyama Shinsuke, his real name is Yukawa.

Nine years ago, his sister, who was in junior high school, became the victim of a random shooting incident by a drug-addicted man and died from a bullet in the head.

From then on, Akiyama Shinsuke was determined to avenge his sister.

After becoming a police officer, he found out about the Woodpecker Society and joined them.

His original plan was to kill the three Woodpeckers to avenge his sister.

Although Yamato Gansuke is not a member of the Woodpecker Club, his childhood best friend was the drug-addicted man nine years ago.

Akiyama Shinsuke hated the situation and needed someone to take the blame, so he planned to blame Yamato Gansuke for everything.

However, Yamato Gansuke also knew that he did not do morning exercise yesterday. Only Akiyama Shinsuke knew about it, so he had long been suspected.

Therefore, he deliberately separated from everyone and hid in the trunk of Morofushi Gaoming's car, just to see what kind of tricks Akiyama Shinsuke was playing.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zhibo did an even better job and hid it directly in the trunk of Shinsuke Akiyama's car...

Qin Zhibo was also greatly surprised after hearing Kuroda Biewei's introduction.

Unexpectedly, the police in Nagano Prefecture were so capable and were actually keenly aware that Shinsuke Akiyama was the murderer.

Akiyama Shinsuke thought he was on the fifth floor, but in fact he was on the third floor, and everyone else was on a higher floor than him.

At the prefectural police headquarters, Yamato Gansuke and Morofuku Takaaki exchanged their views on the mole with the phrase "The lion has a worm, eating the lion's flesh" and put on a show in front of Akiyama Shinsuke.

In this case, even without him, it would only be a matter of time before the case was solved based on the strength of the Nagano Prefecture police.

"I see……"

"Then please tell Mr. Kuroda and Miss Uehara that it will be a draw this time."

"A draw?" Kuroda Heiwei on the phone asked in confusion, "What are you competing against?"

"Haha~ It's nothing, just a boring pastime..."

Qin Zhibo still remembers the bet he made with Yui Uehara, who could solve the case faster.

But this time everyone knew that Akiyama Shinsuke was the murderer from the beginning, so naturally there was no winner or loser.

"Okay..." Kuroda Hei didn't ask any more about the details of the competition, "I'll see you later."

Before hanging up the phone, Kuroda Hei said something meaningful, which made Qin Zhibo thoughtful.

See you later?

It seems like you haven’t agreed on a time to meet him next time, right?

He said this as if we would meet again soon...

Qin Zhibo thought for a moment and then put down the phone.

I am so anxious to return to Tokyo today, but there is one more thing.

That is, Mao Lilan will participate in the finals of the Kanto region female high school karate competition today.

…

Tokyo Sports Arena.

In the corridor at the entrance of the venue, two figures, one tall and one short, were having a secret conversation.

"Remember, don't reveal the secret later..."

"This time even Xiaolan's mother is here. This is someone you have never seen before."

Conan put his hands in his pockets and looked up at the male high school student in front of him, his eyes full of helplessness.

"hey-hey……"

The male high school student laughed innocently and scratched the back of his head. The dark blue boy's uniform highlighted his handsome figure.

"Don't worry, how could I reveal my secret?"

"Besides, didn't Uncle Qin say he would come too? If there is a risk of being discovered by then, and Uncle Qin will tell the truth, what are you afraid of?"

"hehe……"

Conan grinned and smiled in an extremely polite manner.

Is this guy reliable?

This was the first time I had contact with my cheap cousin since I came back from London.

While in London, Conan met the Kuroba family under the introduction of his father Kudo Yusaku.

Not only did he learn that the male head of the Kuroba family was twin brothers with his father, he also learned that Kuroba and his son were the real Kaitou Kidd.

After that, although Conan was a little reluctant, under the supervision of both parents, the two juniors had to establish a "good" friendship.

This includes the temporary substitution of Kuroba Kaito for important occasions that require the attendance of "Kudo Shinichi" before Conan becomes big.

Today, Xiaolan participated in the Kanto Region Girls High School Karate Finals. She asked Kudo Shinichi to come over and see what she said on the phone.

Since returning from London, Xiaolan has been worried about Kudo Shinichi's injury.

Although Conan said on the phone countless times that he had fully recovered, Mao Lilan always said that he wanted to see it with his own eyes to feel relieved.

In addition, this competition is also the most advanced event that a karate player of Xiaolan's level can be exposed to, so it is also important to Xiaolan.

So Xiaolan hopes that Kudo Shinichi will appear so that she can compete with complete peace of mind.

Xiaolan spoke so sincerely on the phone that Conan couldn't bear to refuse.

It was not worthwhile to beg Haibara Ai for the antidote for such a trivial matter, so Conan called Kuroba Kaito.

If he hadn't been forced to do anything else, he really wouldn't have wanted to take this step.

But when the worst policy is used, it is often the best policy...

Bar?

"Try to speak as little as possible in the audience later..."

Conan wanted to give a few more instructions, but Kuroba Kaito interrupted him impatiently.

"I know, I know... let's go, the game will start later."

Kuroba Kaito put his hands in his pockets, bypassed Conan and walked towards the entrance passage.

Seeing this, Conan could only follow quickly.

The two came to the auditorium, and under the leadership of Conan, they came to the front of Mouri Kogoro and Fei Eri.

"Uncle Maori, Aunt Fei, and brother Shinichi are here."

Hearing this, Mouri Kogoro just glanced at Kudo Shinichi, then continued to hug his shoulders without saying anything.

He was still angry about what happened last time in London.

In his opinion, the reason why Mao Lilan was kidnapped was because Kudo Shinichi was handling difficult cases in London, which led to him being targeted by his enemies.

Fei Yingli next to him smiled and greeted Kudo Shinichi in a friendly manner.

"Here he comes..."

"Sit down quickly, Xiaolan's game will start soon."

Fei Yingli was wearing a suit and uniform, and her makeup was exquisite. She obviously took the time to come over to watch her daughter compete, and she would be busy with a case after the game was over.

"Thank you, auntie."

Kuroba Kaito, who was dressed as Kudo Shinichi, thanked him and sat on the empty seat.

Although it was just a disguise, it actually didn't change her image much. She just changed her hairstyle and put on the Teidan High School uniform that Conan brought.

But as soon as Kuroba Kaito sat down, Suzuki Sonoko next to him came over.

"Kudo, I heard that you and Xiaolan are making good progress in London this time?"

"Let's talk about it, shall we?"

Facing Suzuki Sonoko's sudden question, Conan next to him drooped his eyelids and thought to himself, "Bapo".

Kuroba Kaito looked startled at first, then smiled back and made a hissing gesture.

"Well...it's a secret between Xiaolan and I."
To be continued...