Chapter 16: Explosion, and you still say you're not a lawless outlaw!
Chapter 16: Explosion, and you still say you're not a lawless outlaw!
Conan, with his short legs, followed Akutagawa Hiko back to the reception hall, his mind filled with the exploding tag and Akutagawa Hiko's words.
None of the people present showed any intention of leaving.
Kogoro Mouri was truly furious with Abe Yutaka. Not only was he using him as an alibi, but he also acted as if he was certain that Abe Yutaka wouldn't be able to find any flaws. He wouldn't be satisfied until he saw Abe Yutaka brought to justice.
Conan also hopes that the criminals will be brought to justice, and Akutagawa Hiko also gets involved in the case, with one mystery after another emerging.
Akutagawa Hiko also stayed, since this was a place where he could receive firsthand information, and it would be best to use this criminal to appease the shadow clone who had suffered through arduous training.
As for Ran Mouri, Kogoro Mouri and Conan stayed behind. It would be rather boring to go home alone, so they might as well stay and keep an eye on the case.
"Inspector, we've found traces of Yutaka Abe!"
A police officer suddenly shouted excitedly, drawing everyone's attention. Several heads huddled together, staring at the computer screen.
Instead of joining in the fun, Akutagawa Hiko took out his phone and sent a message to his shadow clone, Hiko.
In the city, a ninja is far more agile than many modes of transportation. Conan's skateboard can catch up with a criminal's car, and Shadow Clone Technique is no problem for him either.
Indeed, that was the case. After receiving the call, Shadow Clone Yan began preparations early on. Compared to the boring training, chasing and intercepting criminals was much more interesting.
After receiving the message, there was no need to take detours. He traveled in a straight line, scaling walls and dodging crowds. Apart from lacking basic knowledge, Akutagawa Hiko, this hastily trained ninja, was no less capable than a seasoned ninja.
Each time he received a message, Shadow Clone Hiko would change direction, and each time the distance would be shortened, even catching up with Mr. Abe Yutaka, who relied on his intuition and ran away with a bucket, even before the police.
Yutaka Abe was unaware that he was being followed, and he did not even expect the police to come to his door. He simply saw an interview program featuring Yoko Okino on the street.
Yoko Okino mentioned two people in the story. One was the bumbling detective Kogoro Mouri, whom she had specifically sought out before. The other was someone she had never heard of, but whom she greatly admired.
Although he looked down on the famous detective admired by an idol singer, Yutaka Abe decided to run away early to avoid any unforeseen complications.
"I'm getting senile. What kind of ability can a mere brat have? That high school detective who was hailed as the Sherlock Holmes of the Heisei era has disappeared without a trace. How could anyone possibly see through my meticulous plan?"
Yutaka Abe recalled his entire plan, and apart from the fact that the traces of the murder could not be completely erased, everything was practically flawless.
"Once I escape abroad, those traces will naturally disappear over time, and then I will be completely free."
Yutaka Abe felt a surge of excitement as he thought about the extra 500 million yen in his savings account.
Unlike Inspector Megure and Kogoro Mouri, he had no intention of repaying the 300 million yen debt. He believed that as long as he fled to the United States and used some money to smooth things over, he would have plenty of ways to get rid of the debt.
He has no plans to return to Japan in his lifetime, so why would he be foolish enough to obediently pay off his debts?
Thinking of his friend who had looked incredulous before he died, Abe Yutaka grinned sinisterly.
"How foolish! You believed my sweet talk and bought that insurance without a second thought, not even realizing your life was being targeted. It's your own fault for being deceived..."
"My company is on the verge of bankruptcy. Who can understand how I feel? Don't blame me, Masaki Negishi!"
Yutaka Abe smiled with relief. He had already changed his flight, as if he was about to smell the air of freedom and democracy on the other side of the sea.
In that place, as long as you have money, you're above everyone else. With a little self-promotion, living a comfortable life for the rest of your days is incredibly easy.
Shadow Clone Yan followed the cars that were driving slowly due to heavy traffic, while looking for an opportunity to strike.
The Shadow Clone Yan was well aware of the requirements for the main body. If innocent people were harmed, it would be difficult for the main body to handle. Before becoming a Super Shadow or even a Six Paths, the main body must maintain a lawful good or lawful neutral alignment.
Even if it's off-center, it shouldn't be too far off-center, otherwise it will be difficult for the body to develop properly.
Therefore, unless he is forced into a corner, he should avoid doing anything illegal or disorderly, and his shadow clone should not go too far.
Therefore, Shadow Clone Yan took out a [Explosive Tag - Inferior]. He originally bought it to practice with, as it wasn't very powerful. He never expected it could be used here.
Name: Explosive Talisman (Inferior)
Description: A low-grade explosive tag made by an apprentice, its power is equivalent to a D-rank Fire Release ninjutsu used by a genin. It has low power but excellent stability, making it suitable for tactical interference.
When he saw the system description, Akutagawa Hiko felt it was very rigorous.
Look at this, even for a regular genin, the restrictions are incredibly strict.
If I remember correctly, Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha are both genin, and there is also a jonin-level ninja named Kosuke Maruboshi, who is also a genin. If they used fire release techniques, the power would be no joke.
There's a lot of traffic here, and I don't want to accidentally hurt other people, so this kind of explosive tag is the most convenient to use.
Akutagawa Hiko was already very skilled at throwing shuriken. His Shadow Clone Hiko was almost identical to his original form. He attached the explosive tag to the shuriken, flicked his wrist, and punctured Abe Yutaka's tire.
The timing of Shadow Clone Hiko's attack was particularly subtle. Before Abe Yutaka's car could go out of control, it was overturned by the violent explosion and fell into the green belt on the side.
Having succeeded in his attack, Shadow Clone Yan did not linger and immediately fled.
Upon receiving the information, Akutagawa Hiko used software he had commissioned from the doctor to destroy it.
As long as the professor's advanced technology doesn't explode, it's reliable. After all, Professor Agasa is a true genius, which perfectly matches his name.
Police arrived quickly with full force and cordoned off the scene, also calling an ambulance.
If a suspect dies before being convicted, they can be exonerated, and all their efforts would be in vain.
Fortunately, after an on-site examination by the doctor, it was found that Abe Yutaka was not seriously injured. He had only fallen into a coma due to the severe impact and his advanced age.
At most, there might be a slight concussion, which wouldn't affect the sentencing.
When the news, along with the shuriken fragments found at the scene, reached the police station, everyone except Akutagawa Hiko and Conan was completely baffled.
"explode?!"
Conan looked at the composed Akutagawa with a complicated expression. "He's already caused an explosion, and he still says he's not a lawless madman?"
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