Chapter 524: Spicy Octopus Warning
"There are a lot of delicious things in Osaka, and it is quite interesting to travel here." Conan couldn't help but say while turning over the map in his hand.
"Yes, it seems that as long as there is something famous here, there will be a special 'XX Street'." Mouri Kogoro, who was also looking at the Osaka travel guide he had taken, couldn't help but nodded. .
"We do like to join in the fun, but there's nothing wrong with this! Only when we all get together will there be various innovations and tricks. The more, the merrier." Hattori Heiji nodded seriously, remembering something, I couldn't help but look in the direction of Karasawa again, "You're not eating properly. Don't the octopus balls here taste good?"
"No, they taste pretty good, and so does the octopus. It's a big piece, and I like the small meatballs that are roasted on the surface." Tangze picked the meatballs on the plate, thought about it, and couldn't help but joke, "I was thinking, if it's wise. …”
"What's wrong with Akechi? Hasn't he already returned to Tokyo?" Hattori Heiji heard the name and his expression froze, "Are you looking for him to solve the case?"
"What case?" Karasawa asked strangely He glanced at him and said, "I mean the octopus balls. Well, he is a guy who cares about his image very much. He will remain gentle and handsome no matter what state he is in. What if we handed him a copy of the octopus balls and hid one inside? One with a different taste, for example, spicy as hell or something..."
"Pfft..." After imagining the scene, Hattori Heiji couldn't hold back his laughter, "According to that guy's pretense. Style, I'm afraid he can only eat it with a smile on his face..."
"It's true, and he has to shiver from the spicy food and force a smile at the same time..." Conan couldn't help but his eyes lit up after hearing this. .
"Pfft..." Xingchuan Hui, who was sitting two tables behind them with his back to them, didn't hold back and squirted out the ice water in his mouth.
Miyano Akemi rubbed his back sympathetically and whispered: "It's okay. At worst, don't eat the food they handed you when you are in disguise."
"...Then if Karasawa puts it in my hand himself Where's the delivery?" Xingchuan Hui asked through gritted teeth.
"It's okay. I'll start eating spicy food from now on. After eating it for half a month, I'll get used to it." Asai Narumi, who was sitting on the other side, also patted him.
Tang Ze, who was suppressing a smile, looked back at his teammates secretly. Facing the confused Mao Lilan who looked over, he said innocently: "We are discussing everyone's food taste. Classmate Lan and Uncle Mao Li, They all prefer traditional tastes, right?”
“Ah, that’s true, I can’t accept dishes that are too creative.” Mao Lilan nodded, no doubt about him. Goro discussed the taste of this store and the next trip.
Tangze turned his head, glanced at the police car outside the store, and squinted his eyes.
"Hattori, you made a special trip to call the police car and called the police officer because you were worried about that nightmare?" Karasawa lowered his voice and asked, "Or is it that the case your father encountered was more problematic? So serious that you have to be careful about your own safety?”
Conan, who was struggling with the hot batter in his mouth, caught the key word and immediately turned his head to look at Hattori Heiji. .
Even if his father is the head of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, it is not difficult to use police officers and police cars to receive several private guests. There should be a reason for this choice.
"There are probably both reasons." Looking at the happy Mori father and daughter who didn't feel anything strange from the journey, Hattori Heiji also lowered his voice, "I invited Kudo because of that It’s a nightmare that makes people cringe, but I invite you because of this case.”
"What happened to this case?" Tang Ze raised his eyebrows, a little surprised by the answer he gave, so he added, "Does this case have anything to do with me? Why, the deceased in this case is also there Making an unjust accusation and putting an innocent high school student on the criminal record? "...Hey, the atmosphere has just become more serious." Hattori Heiji couldn't help but clenched his fists without mentioning it.
"Relax, don't be too serious. No matter why you came here, we are on a tour now. Being too serious will make Uncle Maori and others suspicious." Tang Ze smiled and poked a Put a ball in your mouth.
Hattori Heiji held up his hat and felt helpless for his rare long-term client.
At first, he felt that under the appearance of Karasawa who maintained a smile all year round, there was a heart due to In the past, he was a bit gloomy and occasionally had an extreme head; later, he gradually felt that the situation had changed. It should be the other way around. Underneath his slightly distant and indifferent side was a more open-minded and thorough mind.
Call him optimistic. He is not afraid to speculate on others with the greatest malice. Call him gloomy. He can really gradually resolve the sufferings of the past and show a unique kind of humor that is polished by setbacks.
The more I get to know him, the more I feel that such a contradictory guy is really unsettling, and there is nothing you can do about him...
"Okay, that's exactly what you said. "Sighed, Hattori Heiji no longer kept a low voice like an underground worker. As he spoke, he took away two meatballs from Karasawa's plate in retaliation, "This is a serial murder case, and the murderer is highly suspected. It is related to the police system, or, similar to you, may have encountered some top-down shady or something..."
Conan's attention was suddenly attracted while he was busy eating and drinking, and he sat upright. Standing up: "What kind of correlation?"
Serial murders, the police system, and Karasawa... Futo Kyousuke's distorted face flashed back for an instant.
The last time the old incident of Tangze's case was brought up, it was not a good memory.
"The case is still under investigation, but the two current deceased people are likely to be related to an official." Thinking of this, Hattori Heiji flicked his hat in frustration, "I used to think that my father That kind of police should be the majority..."
Before starting to investigate the shady secrets of the police system because of Karasawa's case, Hattori Heiji, who grew up in a family of high-ranking police officers, had never considered these issues.
His father was an upright man and acted vigorously and resolutely. The police officers he came into contact with either had a similar iron-blooded image, or they were police officers who tightened their nerves under his father's command and dispatch and never relaxed in their actions...< br>
Being exposed to things deep in the darkness too early made him feel depressed and a little confused.
When he called Tangze over, he actually wanted to listen carefully to the other party's thoughts from Tangze's perspective, that is, the victim's perspective.
"The police is a profession, and there are noble idealists who join it, as well as mediocre and even despicable ordinary people. There is no need to be too anxious, Heiji-kun." From his reaction, Tang Ze realized something and reached out and patted his shoulder.
When children of high school age come into contact with criminal investigation, the biggest problem is not knowledge or wisdom, but a direct look at human nature that is unavoidable when facing vicious cases.
A minor who has a clear distinction between good and evil in black and white seems to be a bit unethical when he is dragged onto the pirate ship on the grounds of entrustment...
"Do you really think so? Don't you have any extra resentment and prejudice against the police?" Thinking of what Karasawa said earlier when he saw the police car, even though it was a joke, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but hesitate.
"Don't worry, even if I am really caught by the police again, I won't turn into a guy yelling for revenge on society." Tangze patted him hard on the shoulder again.
If he had no memories or experiences from his previous life, he might still have a psychological shadow on the police because he was really abused, but he has recovered his memory and understands what kind of person he is facing on a police and criminal set. Ze's heart felt like a bright mirror.
Assholes can be found everywhere, and noble guys can be found everywhere. The darkness of a few people does not need to extend to everyone.
Karasawa’s attitude towards the police can be seen from Rei Fangtani who has more contact with him!
Rei Fangtani clearly understands Karasawa's position and point of view, so he asked people from Team Zero to give him some strength several times - even when he was still in the stage of showing off, Karasawa also I didn't have any overreaction because I was caught by Kazami Yuya. Now if I pretend to have a shadow, Fukutani Rei won't buy it.
"Catch or not, revenge on society, what are you talking about?" Sakata Yusuke walked in and looked at Karasawa in confusion again, becoming more and more unsure about the origins of Hattori Heiji's guests.
"We are talking about the recent new cases." Hattori Heiji coughed and quickly changed the topic, "We have almost eaten, where should we go next?"
Besides his He didn't tell his parents that he was investigating Tang Ze's affairs. Naturally, they were the only ones who knew about Tang Ze's situation.
Anyway, everyone is used to him accepting the commission and running around doing random things. He added a regular investigation project to Kyoto, which didn't attract much attention.
The truth about the case involving Tang Ze and how the police were involved is unknown. Of course, he cannot mention this matter everywhere.
"How about okonomiyaki?" Sakata Yusuke looked at Karasawa doubtfully for a while, shook his head, and then took the initiative to suggest, "This is also a very unique thing."
"Okonomiyaki Ah..." Hattori Heiji, who was walking out of the store, touched his chin and nodded slowly, "But in that case, wouldn't it take a long detour?"
"That's right, we have to get there? If you go to Midosuji, you have to go around twice." Sakata Yusuke nodded and walked calmly in the direction of the vehicle. His purpose is very clear and he is confident in his arrangements and will not worry about changes in his itinerary.
No matter what these guests plan to do, when they come to Osaka, why not go to Shinsaibashi?
Hattori Heiji took out his mobile phone and studied the navigation for a while, frowning at the twists and turns: "It's really troublesome. There are so many one-way streets in Osaka, and this route is not easy to choose..."
"So I told you to make plans in advance. If you go to okonomiyaki first and then eat octopus balls, the journey will be much smoother." Sakata Yusuke pretended to have a headache and sighed, fully expressing his embarrassment as a driver.
"After all, are you entertaining others? Of course you have to consider the opinions of the guests." Hattori Heiji shrugged and opened the passenger door, "Do you have any suggestions, Sakata?"
It was precisely because he was familiar with the roads and small shops that Officer Sakata volunteered to do reception work, and Hattori Heiji naturally asked him what he thought.
"I'll take you to a store that's relatively close. Let me think about it. There is a store that doesn't have to be far away. It tastes good and uses fresh ingredients." Yusuke Sakata nodded. Advice comes naturally.
"That's great." Mouri Kogoro nodded quickly, flexing his waist and abdomen. "It would be great to be closer. It feels awkward to sit in a car for too long."
Especially if you are riding in a police car. under the premise.
No one knows better than a former criminal police officer what kind of police car a police station can equip, and what kind of experience it is like in a police car and its back seat.
This car is said to be very new, and the mileage there must be tens of thousands. It is only considered a new car in the police station, and it has a limited prefix.
"Okay, let's go then. Don't worry, Mr. Detective Mori, you can reach this store in ten minutes. It's easier to find a parking space nearby. It's very convenient." Yusuke Sakata stepped forward with a smile after achieving his goal. He wanted to open the car door for the guests, but when he saw Tang Ze, his movements froze again.
The baby-faced boy's previous "joke" was still fresh in his mind, and he didn't know whether it was polite or offensive to take the initiative to pull the car door.
Kangze, who fully understood what he was embarrassed about, walked over with a smile, opened the car door and got in.
"Don't be nervous, Officer Sakata. I have a lot of experience riding in police cars. You can just drive." Karasawa, who had written several notes not long after arriving in Tokyo, said without any pressure and looked at it with cautious eyes. Sakata Yusuke glanced at him.
Murders who want to avenge their loved ones generally have very clear targets and will not accidentally injure passers-by. This is why Tang Ze's mentality is relatively relaxed.
I just don’t know if I really provoked the other party’s nerves. Will Officer Sakata still have some police professional ethics? Suddenly, I have killed so many people, so why not serve the people again? The sense of mission to eliminate a wave of harm...
Hey, it’s inconvenient to go out. From top to bottom in Tokyo’s search class, who doesn’t know that he is an ex-convict?
"That's it..." After laughing twice, Sakata Yusuke opened the driver's door, got in, checked the vehicle, and adjusted the rearview mirror, while he couldn't help but murmur in his heart.
Since Hattori Heiji’s friends can travel with the detective, there shouldn’t be any big problems, right?
Suddenly I regretted choosing to take this opportunity to complete my plan.
It’s already hard enough just to fool Hattori Heiji alone, and if you have to calculate so many more tricks...
Karasawa, who felt no guilt for the psychological pressure he had caused for the murderer, watched him sit down in the car, then glanced at Kogoro Mouri's sleeves and looked around hesitantly, possibly sensing that someone was following him. Mao Lilan, Tang Ze smiled and chose a comfortable sitting position.
Don't tell me, their trip to Osaka, strictly calculated, is still huge.
Their police car was followed by taxis all the way, and it was not difficult to see that Toyama Kazuha was quite wealthy.
Behind Toyama and Ye, there were three of his teammates who worked tirelessly to chase after the leader, faithfully fulfilling the principle that the Phantom Thieves will be where the joker is.
Soon, after they finished their meal and more food came, it was time for Hattori Heizo and others to join in the fun.
Hiss, don’t tell me. No wonder Hattori Heiji’s nightmare kept crackling and roaring when he was emptying the magazine?
If a gunman really showed up and tried to kill everyone in the detective group, then one magazine might not be enough.
But if Hattori Heiji's "prophecy" really comes true, then the first one to smile should be the boss of the winery.
So many of the organization's henchmen were killed all over the place because of an ordinary serial murder. It would make you laugh out of your dreams.
Don’t care whether they won or not, just say they won or not! As for how you win, does it matter?
And this case, strictly speaking, can it really have anything to do with the organization?
Although it is not that closely related to the main plot, since the keyword "experiment" is included, it naturally falls into the scope of Karasawa's investigation.
"Is it my imagination? It seems like someone has been staring at me." Mao Lilan, who was sitting next to him, put Conan on his knees and couldn't help but touch it to get cold. the back of the neck.
Strange, although she occasionally encounters some guys who strike up a conversation, or who think that she looks kinder and may be easy to bully, so they want to come and cause trouble, so she does encounter strange looks. But this feeling lasted a little too long...
"Look at how beautiful you are." Mouri Kogoro was alert for two seconds, and carefully looked at his daughter who was tidy and delicate for a while, and then Relaxed and leaned back.
"Is that so? Hmm, it's strange, it's not that kind of sight..."
"What kind of sight is that, malicious?"
"Well, it's hard to describe... ..."
"If you say so, I feel a little bit like this too..." Hattori Heiji touched his chin.
"Ah, that seems to be it." Conan, who indeed felt that he was receiving an unkind gaze, also touched his chin.
Karasawa, who was editing the email, paused for a moment while typing with his fingers, glanced at the detectives who were pondering whether it was related to the case, and coughed.
Well, that’s because it’s not easy for Xingchuan Hui to stare at him with a death gaze. He also knows that he is thick-skinned and it’s useless to stare...
Who makes them okay? What about making immoral suggestions? Maybe Hoshikawa would not dare to eat casually when he was acting as Akechi Goro for a long time to come.
Tang Ze maintained a serious expression and hid his very wicked smile. At the same time, he finished typing the email in his hand and sent it out.
[You should know that I followed Kudo and the others to investigate the case outside, so I won’t go into details. In short, I came to Osaka at the request of Hattori Heiji.
A case happened here, and I noticed something unusual in it.
Do you have any impression of the name Kiichiro Numabuchi Shiho? 】
(End of this chapter)