In the world of Detective Conan, however, he was bound to the Naruto System.

Chapter 230 The Lively Office

Chapter 230 The Lively Office

Akutagawa looked up again at the star decoration directly above the table, looking thoughtful, while Conan had already run all over the theater looking for clues.

He originally wanted to watch a legendary detective's mystery, but he didn't expect the person to be so unreliable, so he had to do it himself.

I wonder if Ayan has figured out the technique yet ——————

Conan was still clueless when he saw Akutagawa Hiko walk down from above the stage, nudge Officer Takagi who was taking notes, whisper a few words to him, and then see Officer Takagi nod and lead two officers upstairs.

In an instant, Conan's alarm went off. He knew his time was running out. Judging from the situation, Akutagawa Hiko had almost finished organizing the whole thing and was starting to ask the police officers to help him collect clues.

However, that place—

Conan was lost in thought and didn't see that Shiota Heihachiro was looking at him with some surprise. However, he didn't guess that Conan was a high school student turned into an elementary school student. He was just surprised by Conan's intelligence.

"These young people are truly formidable!"

Shiota Heihachiro stroked his beard, sighing inwardly.

"Wait, that star!"

Conan suddenly looked up. He had figured out the killer's method. There was no need to get close to the water glass to poison it and then frame anyone present!

In stage plays, in order to present the best viewing experience to all the audience, not only the actors' movements, but also the placement of the set and props are basically very particular and fixed.

This naturally includes the location of the water glass. When everyone, including those who are not particularly interested in the stage play, is focused on the male and female leads, all that is needed is a fishing line to poison them.

By tying a weight or similar object to the end of the fishing line and following the star above the water glass, poison can be administered even without being present at the scene.

Conan felt much better. Although he had received a hint, he had finally figured out the whole case before the answer was spoiled.

While everyone was arguing, Officer Takagi finally managed to pluck the star and the broken fishing line.

"Mr. Akutagawa, we did indeed detect a reaction of cyanide compounds in this star decoration!"

Akutagawa nodded upon hearing this, and looking at Inspector Megure, who was full of expectation, he said, "Inspector Megure, I think I have figured out the truth of the matter."

Next, under Akutagawa Hiko's direction, everyone in the theater stretched out their hands for police inspection, except for Sasaki Hitomi, who was also Oide Shoko's manager.

She was originally innocent, but now she is reluctant to extend her hand, which has obviously aroused the suspicion of Inspector Megure. Officers Takagi, Sato, and other officers, who have full trust in Akutagawa Hiko, are subtly surrounding her.

There are just too many criminals attempting to escape, take hostages, or retaliate against detectives; it's gotten to the point where it's become a conditioned reflex.

Finally, under Inspector Megure's sharp gaze, Hitomi Sasaki trembled as she reached out her hands.

Don't let Inspector Megure's amiable demeanor fool you. He was once a detective who fought life-or-death battles with fugitives, and he has experienced countless life-threatening arrests. When he gets serious, his imposing presence is something that even a small-time detective like Karami can't withstand.

Upon witnessing this scene, Shiota Heihachiro stroked his beard: "Hehehe, the rookie from back then has grown into a capable police officer, but—"

Inspector Megure pretended not to hear, staring in shock at Sasaki Hitomi's hand, which was cut by the fishing line: "Original name—"

I see."

Akutagawa Hikaru looked at Sasaki Hitomi, who had her head down, and asked, "Before Inspector Megure and the others arrived, I told you that none of you were allowed to leave this place. The broken fishing line and the heavy weights are still on you, right?"

Sasaki Hitomi nodded, seemingly giving up resistance, and took out fishing line and sinker from her pocket: "You're right, I poisoned Oide Shoko to death."

When Yuta Yu realized the truth—that the murderer was actually his ex-girlfriend—he was instantly shocked: "Why did you do this? Was it for me?"

Sasaki Hitomi dropped the pretense and scoffed, "You're too narcissistic. You ultimately chose Xiangzi and left me entirely because of your own changing feelings. But she shouldn't have thrown such a precious relationship into the cesspool like that—"

She is different from the yandere in the roller coaster incident. She doesn't hate Yuichi Uda for falling in love with someone else. It's just that Shoko Oda's attitude towards relationships—that is, to steal someone away, to get their heart and then discard it at will—tainted the sacred love in her eyes.

Hitomi Sasaki was taken to the police car, but apart from Hiko Akutagawa, no one knew when Heihachiro Shiota had actually left.

This discovery greatly shocked Conan.

He's always the one who disappears silently from everyone's sight; no one else (except Ah-Yan) ever disappears without warning in front of him.

"When did he leave?!"

"Just as Miss Tong was confessing her sins, it seems your training still needs improvement."

Akutagawa Hiko was also somewhat impressed. This old man was no ordinary person. Although his character seemed questionable based on their brief interaction, his abilities were undeniable.

At this moment, the Akutagawa Detective Agency is no longer the quiet place it used to be when there were no clients. After all, although the shop rented by Akutagawa Hiko is not small for a private detective agency, it is not that big either.

It just so happens that Subaru Okiya has some free time today, so he plans to visit his boss's office to see if there's anything he can do to help. After all, he's currently just a weak and ordinary engineering graduate student, and can only show his abilities in other areas.

After paying his respects at his sister's grave, Toshiya Tadokoro completely replaced Tooru Amuro and became a regular at the detective agency. He worked incredibly hard, having already been ghostwriting for Daisuke Torakura for five years and was used to doing free work.

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Moreover, it would be worth it for him to see Torakura Daisuke pay the price, even if it meant death, especially since Akutagawa Hiko provided room and board and minimum wage.

As for Amuro Tooru, although he has not given up investigating Akutagawa Hiko and Conan, and has even begun to investigate those around them, as an undercover agent, he also has to take care of the organization and the Public Security Bureau at the same time, which is really too much for him to handle.

So he temporarily put aside his full investigation into the strange behavior of the adults and children.

Gin has gone mad for some reason and has started a full-scale investigation of rats again. The biggest rat in his organization needs to be hidden well.

Today's situation is special, and he also appeared at the detective agency, instantly adding two more colleagues. While secretly on guard, he checked the emails sent by his subordinates, wondering what good news this legendary detective could bring.

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