r18novel Chapter 294 Inheritance Disputes
Chapter 294 Inheritance Disputes
Chapter 294 Inheritance Disputes
Yukiko Kudo's return to Japan this time, aside from being driven to run away from home by Yusaku Kudo, was indeed for important business, mainly to resolve an inheritance dispute in her old friend's family.
The next morning, Professor Agasa enthusiastically drove his Beetle, taking the group to the Yabuu residence in Gunma.
"Speaking of which, it seems like only your old friend and his family live in such a big place. It's unbelievable."
Looking out the car window, Dr. Agasa saw nothing but golden fields and a large, enviable courtyard, which was quite unbelievable for densely populated Japan.
With a hint of nostalgia in her eyes, Yukiko Kudo smiled and said, "These properties all belong to Hiromi's father. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen Hiromi. When I heard she needed help, I flew all the way from the other side of the world."
Conan rolled his eyes.
After all, with Yusaku Kudo and her own connections, if she only needed a detective, she could ask someone for help with a single phone call, without having to travel all that way.
It must be because I had a fight with my dad.
A crisp knocking sound rang out, and Conan's head instantly swelled up with a large, glowing red bump: "Boohoo, that hurts!"
Yukiko Kudo flicked the large bag in annoyance, making Conan wince in pain: "What's with that expression? Did I say something wrong?"
Akutagawa Hiko watched in awe.
Conan's head is like a magnet, always attracting all sorts of iron fists.
Furthermore, due to its location, anyone who tries to make close contact with Conan's big head with their iron fist can unleash terrifying skills far exceeding their usual level, to the point that even Conan's current super-enhanced fighting ability cannot dodge it at all.
From the moment Yukiko Kudo made her move to the moment she hit the target, it was definitely no more than twenty-four frames. Even Hiko Akutagawa would have to be careful to dodge it.
"Alright, Yukiko, we've arrived. Let's not keep Hiromi waiting."
Professor Agasa hadn't seen Hiromi Yabuuchi in a long time, and this trip was a good opportunity to reconnect with her, so he was naturally all smiles.
Upon seeing Yukiko Kudo, Hiromi Yabuchi rushed over with delight and gave her a hug: "Yukiko! You really came all this way! It's so kind of you to come all this way!"
Yukiko Kudo also reminisced about those youthful days: "For you, my childhood friend, even the other side of the world isn't that far away."
After exchanging greetings with Professor Agasa, whom she considered a semi-acquaintance, Hiromi Yabuchi was somewhat disappointed not to see the two familiar figures, but her good manners prevented her from showing it.
"By the way, didn't Yusaku and Shinichi come?"
Yukiko Kudo is still angry with Yusaku Kudo, even though she's actually quite old.
Even with her pouting lips, she still looks so cute and pretty.
"Don't even mention those two busy people, I brought along two detectives who are just as good as them!"
Akutagawa Hiko and Conan were reluctantly pushed forward, but they didn't refuse her request and politely greeted this older sister.
Being called "older sister" by young men and boys who were clearly much younger than her instantly lifted Hiromi Yabuuchi's spirits, and the gloom that had been hanging over her heart because of the inheritance dispute also dissipated somewhat.
"This is Detective Akutagawa, the rising star of the detective world. Yukiko, you've really helped me a lot. I occasionally see Conan on the news too."
Hiromi Yabuchi originally wanted to describe him as having a long-standing reputation, since there were countless cases that had been published in the newspapers. However, upon closer reflection, Hiko Akutagawa had indeed only recently risen to fame.
Looking back now, the speed of this rise is simply incredible.
Yukiko Kudo enthusiastically took on all the tasks, but so far they still don't know what Hiromi Yabuuchi wants to investigate.
"Guangmei, do we have guests at home today?"
The two didn't talk for long when an old man, whose knowledge of the Mediterranean surpassed even that of Professor Agasa, walked over with his hands behind his back.
Hiromi Yabuchi's eyes lit up, and she quickly pushed Yukiko Kudo forward, mimicking her earlier actions: "Uncle Yoshifusa, this is Yukiko, who used to come to our house to play when we were little. Do you remember her?"
Yukiko Kudo politely bent down to look the old man in the eye and greeted him, saying, "It's been a long time, Uncle Yoshifusa."
Yabunouchi Yoshifusa stroked his chin, carefully examined Yukiko for a moment, and then shook his head somewhat blankly: "I don't remember at all. I think it's probably because I left Japan and settled in Brazil thirty years ago."
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Dr. Agasa scratched his head and sighed, "It has indeed been a long time."
Thirty years is a long time. Let alone a little girl who used to come to your house as a child and has now grown up and started her own family, even if you have some memory of your dearest relatives and friends, you have lived up to the word "faithful".
"Hahaha, since it's been so long, you guys can stay here a little longer. Alright, let's go, Carlos—"
The tall, chimpanzee-like figure was a beat slower. Seeing Yabunouchi Yoshifusa turn and leave, he quickly followed and walked into the house alongside him.
Hiromi Yabuuchi introduced the group to the bewildered group: "This is a close friend that Uncle Takefusa brought back from Brazil. By the way, what do you think of my Uncle Takefusa?"
The group didn't quite understand what he meant and exclaimed "Wrong!" in unison. Not only was Hiromi Yabuchi stunned for a moment, but the others were also amused by this inexplicable tacit understanding.
Hiromi Yabuchi coughed and then said, "Do you still remember his appearance, his voice, and his mannerisms?"
Yukiko Kudo looked troubled.
Although she claims to be very young, hates being called "auntie," and wants people younger than her to call her "sister," she is actually thirty-seven years old, and the last time she met Yabunouchi Yoshifusa was thirty years ago.
Isn't this just making things difficult for her? And it's obvious that even Hiromi Yabuuchi herself doesn't recognize herself.
"He only returned from Brazil three days ago, but I feel like he's not quite the same as before."
Akutagawa Hiko felt that this so-called feeling was complete nonsense, because he didn't want such a person in the first place, so he always found fault with various details.
Thirty years is a mistake, and the country moved from Japan to Brazil, where the natural environment, cultural environment, and everything else are completely different. It would be unbelievable if nothing had changed.
If the environment changes drastically, even a short period of six months can completely transform a person, let alone thirty years. Perhaps their fundamental nature remains the same, but the changes will be significant.