Chapter 796: The Three Clues Given by July
Otaki Goro let out a sigh of relief. "I was really worried to death, Heiji!"
"Officer Otaki..." Hattori Heiji calmed down a bit, sat up, and only then noticed the room was full of people. Looking at Ninzaburo Shiratori, he asked, "You are..."
Ninzaburo Shiratori fumbled around in the inner pocket of his coat, took out his Police Handbook, and said, "I am Shiratori from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. I've come to participate in the Investigation because of the Case of Mr. Sakura Masazo's murder."
While Ninzaburo Shiratori was taking a long time to find his Police Handbook, Chi Feichei saw Ayanokoji Fumimaro give Ninzaburo Shiratori a look of disgust and couldn't help but observe the two.
"He and I were Police Academy Students at the same time," Ayanokoji Fumimaro explained, "but our Relationship isn't very good."
Ninzaburo Shiratori said with a proud expression, "I don't Want To have a good Relationship with him either. Although everyone says we are Competitors, I Don't Want To be compared to a Fellow who carries a Squirrel around all day."
"Then Officer Shiratori is 28 this year?" Chi Feichei asked.
What's Wrong with carrying a Pet around all day? Does that mean you're not worthy of being mentioned?
Ninzaburo Shiratori's Face stiffened slightly, and he said helplessly, "Mr. Chi, I've had more Contact with you, and we're both from Kanto. Can you please not mock me at a time like this, Okay?"
"What's Wrong with Kansai?" Hattori Heiji said with a proud Face, "The Police Officers and Detectives in Kansai are top-notch!"
Conan felt a prick and stared at Hattori Heiji with Half-Moon Eyes. "Is that so? I think the ones in Kanto are Obvious stronger A Bit..."
Suzuki Sonoko was definitely on the Kanto side. "I also think Kanto is stronger A Bit!"
"Hey, hey, since Your People are many, you can say whatever you Want," Hattori Heiji's Face darkened. He felt suppressed by the numbers and was particularly annoyed. "But Don't Forget, this is Kansai!"
"Um..." Mouri Ran sweated, seeing A Group of People arguing inexplicably about the Kanto-Kansai Issue. She reminded them with an awkward smile, "Let's talk about Serious Business first."
Hattori Heiji then spoke about being attacked. He Specially let the Culprit's Short Sword Cut his Shoulder.
If Sakura Masazo's Blood was detected on his Wound, it would Indicate that the Short Sword was the Weapon used to kill Sakura Masazo and had already returned to the Culprit's Hand. This would help the Police confirm Whether the Culprit had performed the Crime by Infiltration from Outside the Teahouse last night, or if they were someone Inside the Room at the time.
Because they couldn't find a Method for the Weapon to disappear and then return to the Culprit's Hand, it would Indicate that the Culprit Infiltration from Outside and wasn't someone Inside the Room at the time.
But what surprised Hattori Heiji was that the Culprit threw away the Short Sword before leaving.
The Police are currently testing the Blood on the Short Sword, and there is no Outcome yet.
As For the Motorcycle the Culprit rode, the Police investigated the License Plate. It was a Stolen Car that the Owner had already reported missing. It was impossible to find out the Culprit's Identity information based on this.
"Then, regarding this Paper from Mr. Sakura's 'The Tale of Yoshitsune'," Ayanokoji Fumimaro took out the Copy of the strange Picture and held it up for the others to see clearly. "Do you know what this Intention is?"
"Jade." Chi Feichei Spoke Out.
Since the arrangements had been made, and he and Haibara Ai had visited what they needed to visit, he might as well try to push the progress forward and disclose A Bit of the Clue he 'could' know to the Police.
This was a Clue he remembered Initially, Jade Dragon Temple.
Hattori Heiji, who was just about to Speak, swallowed his words.
Conan also looked at Chi Feichei blankly.
Jade? Could it be...
The expressions of the Three Police Officers were even more surprised.
"Jade?" Ninzaburo Shiratori repeated with a surprised expression.
Chi Feichei looked at the Paper in Ayanokoji Fumimaro's Hand. "That is a Street Name in Kyoto."
"Street Name? Wait!" Ayanokoji Fumimaro quickly turned the Paper towards himself. "If it's a Place Name, the fifth layer should refer to Gojō Road, the fourth layer is Shijō Road, and between the second and third layers, which is between Sanjō Road and Nijō Road, is Oike Road..."
Conan found the Map he purchased for Tourism in Mouri Ran's Bag, placed it on the Bed, took out a Pen, and started marking.
Mouri Ran was stunned for a moment but didn't Stop him.
"The song 'Spring Stream' mentions Violets, so that Violet Pattern should refer to Ogawa Road," Hattori Heiji joined the Reasoning seriously. "The Tengu comes from Crow Tengu, referring to Karasuma Road..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
Seemingly heard a certain Familiar Word?
"As For Mount Fuji, it has the character 'Fuji', so it refers to Tominokōji Road," Conan marked out all the Patterns on the Map. "The Loach is related to Yanagawa Hot Pot, Probably referring to Yanagibaba Road."
"Then what does the Chicken refer to?" Ninzaburo Shiratori leaned towards Ayanokoji Fumimaro.
Ayanokoji Fumimaro didn't bother to express his Disgust and simply placed the copy paper beside the Map Conan had marked, frowning as he compared them.
"Chicken..." Conan looked at the Map and drew a Chicken Pattern on a certain Point. "Could it refer to Nishinotoin Road? The Direction of the Rooster represents the West."
Chi Feichei: "..."
Keep going, let These People solve the Riddle themselves.
He really didn't know about the statement that the Direction of the Rooster represents the West.
This time's Cipher was completely based on someone's Effort to associate Street Names with certain concrete Things and then draw them out. It wasn't rigorous at all.
"This is too difficult..." Hattori Heiji stared at the Map, wanting to scratch his Head, but touched the Bandage wrapped around his Head and only then remembered he still had an Injury, so he quickly stopped his Hand. "Then this Cicada..."
"There is a type of Cicada called Oil Cicada," Haibara Ai joined in the Riddle Solving. "Could it be Aburanokōji Road?"
Ninzaburo Shiratori also felt a bit stressed, stroking his chin, trying hard to associate. "Then the Goldfish should come from the sentence 'Goldfish Feed is Wheat Bran', referring to Fuyachō Road, right?"
Conan compared them. "Then connect the Patterns of the Same Color, Violet and the Purple Mount Fuji, Chicken and Loach, Cicada and Goldfish, the two Green Tengu..."
On the Map, it was clearly the Character 'King'.
Hattori Heiji was Be Stunned and simultaneously looked towards that Point with Conan.
"There is also a Point that looks like an Ink Mark," Conan Understood and added a Point in the lower corner. "Jade!"
Silence.
The Riddle was solved. The Faces of the Three People present, Otaki Goro, Ninzaburo Shiratori, and Ayanokoji Fumimaro, became Subtle again.
Hattori Heiji, with his Keenness, sensed the Unusualness of the Three People. "Jade... What's Wrong?"
"No..." Ninzaburo Shiratori turned his Head and Looked at Ayanokoji Fumimaro and Otaki Goro, but still decided to tell the truth. "It's July..."
Haibara Ai, who was just about to return to Chi Feichei's side, paused her Footstep for a moment. Seeing that the others didn't notice her Abnormality, she let out a sigh of relief in her Heart, walked back to Chi Feichei's side, didn't look at Chi Feichei, and stared at Ninzaburo Shiratori, to avoid Conan and Hattori Heiji seeing anything.
What did Brother Hichiji do again?
Next time, can you give a heads-up in Advance? She was worried about giving it away in front of these two High School Detectives.
"Not long after this Case happened, because five people had died and the nature was heinous, the National Police Agency also paid attention to this Case. Considering that Bounty Hunters might have Intelligence the Police didn't have, the Contact Person used Email to contact July. There would be a Reward regardless of providing Clues or apprehending the Culprit," Ninzaburo Shiratori said. "July's Reply included the Word 'Jade'."
"Only the Word 'Jade'?" Hattori Heiji quickly Asked.
"No, the entire content is..." Ninzaburo Shiratori took out his Mobile Phone, pulled up a Picture, and showed it to Hattori Heiji.
Hattori Heiji was Be Stunned, then immediately laughed. "That Fellow gave three Clues. The first one is 'Genji Firefly' killing each other internally. Now only Benkei and Yoshitsune remain. Although I Don't Understand what's going on, the Culprit is one of these two people."
"The second Clue is Jade," Conan was in Doubt. He always felt something was wrong. "Does it refer to the Location of the Buddha Statue? But after the Case happened, it's been at least three days. Only the People of Genji Firefly, Abbot Enkai, and Ryūen should know about the Buddha statue being stolen. Even Uncle didn't know. How would July know about the Buddha statue?"
Hattori Heiji Understood Conan's Intention. "If July isn't a Genji Firefly Person, then this 'Jade' should not refer to the Buddha Statue. It has another meaning..."
"But July could know that this Case is Genji Firefly's internal strife," Ninzaburo Shiratori said. "Perhaps he is a Genji Firefly internal Person."
"Uh-huh..." Hattori Heiji was looking at the Email Picture on Ninzaburo Shiratori's Mobile Phone. "Let's not worry about Whether he is a Genji Firefly Person. The third Clue is 'I haven't had time to go to Kyoto recently. If the Police can't solve it, then we'll talk'. Which means he is telling the Police that this time's Culprit is in Kyoto. Maybe Genji Firefly's headquarters is in Kyoto."
"So this time I came here, I also have these two Tasks: investigating Genji Firefly and investigating July's Clues," Ninzaburo Shiratori put away his Mobile Phone and said helplessly. "But Kyoto is so big. Even if we send out all the Police Force, it's still difficult to complete the search. The Metropolitan Police Department has Cases in Tokyo to handle, so the heavy burden falls only on my shoulders, the one on a business trip. Fortunately, everyone didn't have much hope either, so I just need to investigate as much as I can."
"Maybe the Clue is already there..." Conan was looking down at the Map, his Glasses lenses reflected the light, but the corner of his mouth held a smile, which looked very Evil in Haibara Ai's eyes.
On the Map, the Point for 'Jade' landed exactly on one Place - Bukkō-ji Temple.
The Famous Detective immediately directed the Police's Attention to Bukkō-ji Temple, and along with that, Hattori Heiji was eager to follow along and Ambush.
Their Slogan was: Catch the Culprit! Catch Genji Firefly! Catch July!
"No way!" Otaki Goro stopped them with a Stern Face. "Heiji, Your Injury hasn't healed yet. It's best to Rest in the Hospital!"
"Leave this kind of thing to us, the Police," Ayanokoji Fumimaro turned around and left the Patient Room. "Don't interfere carelessly."
Hattori Heiji and Conan silently looked at each other.
If they don't let us go, can't we still sneak over?
"Considering you might be attacked by the Culprit, Mr. Chi and Hattori should stay together. Don't Act Alone, and Don't leave the Hospital. Police Force will be arranged Outside the Hospital to protect your Safety." After Saying that, Ninzaburo Shiratori also went out.
Hattori Heiji: "..."
If we go through the Main Entrance, it's a bit difficult.
Chi Feichei: "..."
This... how did he get included too?
Before leaving, Otaki Goro also said to Kazuha Toyama, "Kazuha, I'll Entrust you with taking care of Heiji."
Kazuha Toyama firmly nodded. "Don't Worry!"
Hattori Heiji: "..."
It's over. Now there's an Internal monitor too.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 797: Learn to Be Self-Reliant
After the three Police Officers left, closing the Door behind them, the Patient Room fell into a Moment of silence.
"Cough," Hattori Heiji planned in his Heart how to get Kazuha Toyama, Mouri Ran, and Suzuki Sonoko away, while talking to Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, when did you solve that Cipher?"
"After I went back last Night," Chi Feichei picked a Suitable Time.
Conan Realized. After he went back last Night, he also Pondered the Case before going to Bed. Chi Feichei Probably lay there thinking, and then suddenly got Inspiration, "Brother Chi, about the Weapon, do you have any Clue? Was it a Crime committed by someone from the Outside? Or Rather..."
Chi Feichei Got Up and picked up the Mineral Water Bottle on the Bedside Table. He Unscrewed the Lid, poured the Water inside into the Wash Face basin that still had Hot Water, took out a Pen from his Pocket, threw it vertically into the Mineral Water Bottle, Tightened the Lid, and casually threw it into the Wash Face basin.
"Plop!"
The Bottle fell into the Water, making a light Sound Due To the Weight of the Pen.
Suzuki Sonoko was Be Stunned. She Turned Head to Look at the Bottle floating in the Water in the basin, "That Sound Just Now, it Seemingly sounds A Bit Similar to the Sound I heard last Night..."
Hattori Heiji and Conan Looked at the Bottle in the basin, then simultaneously Looked Towards Chi Feichei, Expressionless.
Correct, last Night, the Culprit could have put the Short Sword into an empty Plastic Bottle after committing the Crime. If a Mineral Water Bottle wasn't big enough, they could prepare a large Drink Bottle and Throw it Out from the Window.
The River Channel Outside the Teahouse had much more Water than the basin, and it was flowing Water, which could completely carry the Plastic Bottle and take the Weapon away from under the Eyes of the three Girls, Mouri Ran, on the terrace.
As Long As the Culprit went Downstream to pick up the Bottle after leaving, they could recover the Short Sword.
But...
(Skeptical look)
If they hadn't asked, Whether Chi Feichei wouldn't have Said anything?
Looking at Chi Feichei Before, he didn't seem to have any Intention of Saying anything!
"Wh-What's Wrong?" Kazuha Toyama Looked at the Bottle. She also had a Rough Conjecture in her Heart, But she didn't Understand Why Hattori Heiji and Conan were Staring at Chi Feichei without Speaking Out.
Was it Wrong? There's No Need to be like this, right?
Chi Feichei Looked Back at Conan and Hattori Heiji Calmly.
He remembered the Method, and he even remembered that the Culprit was Saijo Taiga, But Why did he have to tell these two Fellows?
As High School Detective of Kanto and Kansai, they should Learn to Be Self-Reliant.
Being Stared at by Chi Feichei, Hattori Heiji immediately Missed his Line of Sight, "Cough, Say So, those four People All are Possible to commit the Crime..."
The Next Moment, Hattori Heiji jumped off the Bed, and ran Outside the Door with Conan.
"Kazuha, I'm going to Mio House to Understand the Situation, I'll be back soon, wait for me at the Hospital!"
"Hey! Heiji..." Kazuha Toyama Unexpectedly didn't Think Hattori Heiji would just run off. Just as she Realized, the Figure Outside the Door was Nothing Else. She was Annoyed and Helpless, "Really, his Injury isn't healed yet!"
Chi Feichei Got Up, picked up the Coat Hattori Heiji had left Bedside, "I'll take the Coat to him, you guys pay attention to Safety, Don't run around."
"Uh, Thank You," Kazuha Toyama Said with Some Sorry, "Troublesome you, Brother Chi..."
Haibara Ai silently Followed Chi Feichei, slipping away. There was No Excitement to See staying in the Patient Room anyway.
Until Chi Feichei Went Out, Kazuha Toyama Realized. She Turned Head to Look at Suzuki Sonoko and Mouri Ran.
The two People the Police had told not to leave the Hospital seemed to have both left?
...
Outside the Hospital.
Haibara Ai watched Chi Feichei Call Conan, then continued to Look at Chi Feichei, without Speaking Out.
"They went to Mio House," Chi Feichei put away his Mobile Phone.
"Then let's Go Over quickly too," Haibara Ai then withdrew her Line of Sight from Looking at Chi Feichei, "You can't be part of Genji Firefly."
"Indeed not," Chi Feichei held Hattori Heiji's Coat and walked towards the Street Corner with Haibara Ai, "But I can hear Some Rumors."
Haibara Ai heard that Chi Feichei didn't Intend to elaborate, so she didn't Ask further. She Originally wanted to Ask Chi Feichei Whether he knew about a certain Organization, But Considering the Organization's Style of leaving No Trace, she wasn't too sure if Chi Feichei would have News, and she also didn't want Chi Feichei to pay attention to those People. That Group of Crazy Cat in the Organization were Troublesome, "You Already told the Police about those Clue long ago, and told them you couldn't Come to Kyoto. It seems you Really just Intended to Come to Kyoto to play this Time, and didn't Intend to Seize anyone Initially, right?"
"There are too many Eyes focused on this Case, and it involves a lot of Police Force," Chi Feichei Said, "The Risk is too great."
The Key was that there were also Conan and Hattori Heiji, these two People, Staring.
Haibara Ai also Thought that those two High School Detective were the biggest Disaster, so it was Might As Well to give up. She Looked Towards the clear Street in the Sunshine in the Front, "Sometimes, even though you are helping the Police, you still have to be Guarding Against the Allies who should be on the Same side. Do you Think it's very Hard?"
Actually, she wanted to Ask 'Do you Think it's Grievance'. The Police had never considered July as one of their Own People. No Matter how much July helped, how many Criminal he Seized, the Police were still desperately Investigating his whereabouts and thinking of Unearth him and Seize him.
"No," Chi Feichei Said Expressionless, "I Get Money for doing things, and they also Understand that Bounty Hunter only recognize Money, not People. But, Seize me might not be just for recruitment."
"Recruitment..." Haibara Ai choked A Bit, "Say So is Also Correct."
The Two People arrived at Mio House and met up with Conan and Hattori Heiji.
Hattori Heiji Received the Coat and put it on, Said Thank You, and even secretly Observed A Bit by poking his Head in, Confirming that Kazuha Toyama hadn't Followed, before Stepping Forward to knock on the Door.
According to Hattori Heiji's Statement, Kazuha Toyama and the Others following would only be Troublesome, But Chi Feichei Thought the Black Skin had another Hidden Agenda:
Following them was Dangerous, Easy to be attacked by the Culprit; staying at the Hospital, there were A Group of People, they could stick together, and there were also Police Officers at the Main Entrance, Safety.
After knocking on the Door, Hattori Heiji also Turned Head and Said to Chi Feichei, "Brother Chi, Whether or Not let your Younger Sister go back first?"
Haibara Ai gave Hattori Heiji a Cold Gaze. Although she also knew Hattori Heiji's Intention, she Just wanted to Come. What was that Little Danger? "Can't I Come to Investigate the Case?"
Hattori Heiji was Be Stunned for A Bit, then Looked at Haibara Ai Smilingly. This was learning Brother Chi's Gaze Kill, Pity...
"It's still A Bit off!"
Haibara Ai withdrew her Line of Sight and didn't Pay Attention To Hattori Heiji anymore.
Seeing Mizuo Harutaro Come to open the Door, Hattori Heiji also didn't mention letting Haibara Ai go back again.
When the Four People went in, Ryūen and Saijo Taiga were also at Mio House, staying in the Living Room drinking Tea, Saying they were discussing the Case from last Night, wanting to Check if there were any Clue they could provide to the Police.
Last Night, Hattori Heiji was attacked, so it was necessary to Confirm the Alibi of the Three People during that Time period.
Investigating the Alibi for that Time was also the Fastest and most Convenient Method of elimination.
However, none of the Three People had an Alibi. After All, it was already late Night at that Time. After returning from the Teahouse, the Three People were all alone in their Room Resting.
"I have another Problem," Hattori Heiji Asked Again, "May I Ask if any of the Three of you have practiced Archery?"
"Archery?" Saijo Taiga Said very decisively, "No."
Mizuo Harutaro Said, "I have pulled an Azusa Wood Bow in a Noh Play Performance called 'Maple Leaf Viewing'."
"I will pull the Bowstring to dispel Evil Spirit when performing rituals," Ryūen Said, "But I haven't Really practiced Bow and Arrow as a Time."
"Then do you know if anyone else who was at the Teahouse at that Time knows Archery?" Conan pressed on.
Saijo Taiga stroked his chin, recalling, "Say So, Yamakura Seemingly..."
"You Say Lady Yamakura practices Bow and Arrow? But she wasn't present that Day, right?" Hattori Heiji finished with Doubt, then Turned Head to explain to Chi Feichei, "It's the Landlady of Chizuru Miss's Shop."
Chi Feichei raised his Eyes. Through the Crack in the Wooden Railing of the Main Gate, he Saw a Figure wearing a yellow Kimono standing Outside.
"No..."
Just as Saijo Taiga Spoke Out, the Wooden Door Outside the Door was pulled open.
"Excuse me." Chizuru wore a simple and elegant yellow Kimono, without Geisha Makeup, revealing a clean and beautiful Face. Her Long Hair was tied up, with a Pink Hair flower tucked in. After opening the Door, she walked slowly Inside the Room.
"She's finally here," Ryūen Got Up to welcome her.
"Huh?" Conan Looked at Chizuru with Some Surprise, "Young lady, are you Chizuru Miss?"
"I am," Chizuru responded with a Smile.
"This outfit makes you look completely different from an Apprentice Geisha, Unexpectedly, right?" Ryūen Said Smilingly, "Please Come In and sit."
"Thank You," Chizuru placed her Shoes on the Steps Outside the Door and sat down after entering the Door.
Haibara Ai Looked at Chizuru's yellow Kimono, then Turned Head to Look at Chi Feichei.
On the Appearance, nothing could be Seen, But Brother Chi indeed didn't Look at Chizuru anymore. It seems Brother Chi Really dislikes yellow enough.
Saijo Taiga Got Up and gestured a welcoming Intention, then sat back down.
"Thank you everyone for last Night," Chizuru bowed deeply, performing a Dogeza.
"Not at all, you are too Polite."
Mizuo Harutaro Said, and Ryūen and Saijo Taiga also Returned a deep Bow.
Conan was Be Stunned for A Bit, then followed suit and bowed with the Stunned Hattori Heiji.
Haibara Ai Turned Head to Look at Chi Feichei blankly. Seeing Chi Feichei slightly shake his Head, she also didn't Bow, Same as Chi Feichei.
A Group of People didn't gather for long. After Chizuru Said that she also didn't have an Alibi last Night, they left one after another.
When leaving, Chizuru walked together with Chi Feichei and the Three People.
"Ai didn't wear a Kimono today?" Chizuru Asked Smilingly.
Haibara Ai Unexpectedly didn't Think Chizuru would Speak Out to her first, and was Some surprised in her Heart, "It's not Convenient for Activity, so I didn't wear it."
"That outfit is very beautiful, and Miss Ai is also very cute. The Moment I Saw you at the Teahouse, I Thought you were more like an Artwork," Chizuru smiled and lowered her Eyes, "Ah, I didn't mean anything else, I Just felt Some Sigh. Some People Think Geisha is a very respectable Profession, treated as Artwork. Although they have to entertain Others, Some People will also respect them. Just Like today, after bowing, Some People also Returned Gift. Everyone is Just having a pleasant Time together."
Speaking of bowing, Haibara Ai couldn't help But Look Towards Chi Feichei Again.
So, the fact that they didn't move Just Now was Indeed noticed by Households, right?
End of Chapter
Chapter 798 Everyone Has Their Hardships[Bonus Chapter for Patron Gao Leng Ji Yong Xuan Hua Hua]
"Actually, I'm very clear that their courtesy isn't directed at us geisha, but at other Things. It's often the same," Chizuru smiled and said to Chi Feichei, "Talking about these things in front of Children seems a bit too heavy."
Chi Feichei didn't mind saying anything and looked at Haibara Ai, "Simply put, it's because geisha are too expensive to hire, and they accompany High Officials and wealthy businessmen. Even if a newcomer doesn't have enough Connections, they have potential. Who can guarantee that some Big Shot won't take a fancy to Miss Chizuru? Miss Chizuru is such a talkative Woman, if someone Offend her casually, when she makes some Big Shot happy, she can use Pillow Talk to deal with the person who Offend her, right?"
"Furthermore, Sanno-ji Temple, where Ryūen is located, needs generous Believer, Mr. Mizuo, as a Noh Actor, needs Popularity, and Mr. Saijo, as an Antique Bookstore Owner, also has to be like others. If he has a Relationship with Chizuru, he might need Chizuru's Help to build a Bridge to some Big Shot in the future. Befriend her is naturally the best. The courtesy of those three is for Miss Chizuru, but not entirely for Miss Chizuru."
"Facing Miss Chizuru, they still have to be Polite, even if they were once Miss Chizuru's Guests. And the Attitude of this group of Background mid-level management makes those who can't afford to hire geisha, or are reluctant to hire geisha to accompany them, feel that geisha are very high-class. The Status of geisha comes from this."
This series of Words was too straightforward, and Chizuru could only smile.
"Then why did you shake your Head at me Before…"
Haibara Ai roughly Understood.
Chi Feichei indicated that she didn't need to perform a deep Bow because they didn't need to. Shinchi Group and Field Group didn't need a geisha to build a Bridge. The Benefit problems involved with other Conglomerate and Group were too big, and not something a geisha could mediate. They didn't need to be Polite to Chizuru.
Follow Courtesy and perform a Bow?
No, if they performed a deep Bow, and it spread out, perhaps… it would make others Lose Face? For example, people from the Ooka Family?
After all, even when facing people from the Ooka Family, except for some elders, they Seemingly didn't need to perform that kind of deep Bow. If they lowered their Posture in front of a geisha, people would also be unhappy, thinking that they were indicating that a Prestigious Family was not as good as a geisha.
"It's not needed, and it's also not appropriate," Chi Feichei originally wanted to make Haibara Ai Understand These Intricacies, so he deliberately revealed These Intricacies. He never Thought that letting Child See Complex and Darkness Things was bad. You have to See everything to have Experience, right? "Unless Miss Chizuru becomes an Honored Guest of elders like the Ooka Family Head, in that case, we would have to perform a Bow."
"Ooka Family?" Chizuru looked at Chi Feichei Curiously, "Mr. Chi should be more than just a Shareholder of THK Entertainment Company, right? I heard that THK Entertainment Company has the support of the Suzuki Family of Tokyo and Multinational Corporation. Mr. Chi is from the Chi Family, right?"
Chi Feichei Nodded. Even in Kyoto, geisha had to Understand the Movement of many large Conglomerate and Business, so it was not Strange for her to guess his Identity.
Hattori Heiji Scratch Head and Said, "Brother Hassashi, what you Say makes people Feel that Mr. Mizuo and the others are too Realistic, it's just… just…"
"The Adult World is Originally Like That, just for Survival, for better Survival," Chi Feichei's Tone was calm, but the Words he Said were so straightforward that they peeled away the skin and revealed the bones, "Miss Chizuru is Feeling Sigh, Should be because she Saw my Younger Sister and Thought of one Matter. Geisha are sometimes praised as Princess, but they are never Real Princess. Simply put, Miss Chizuru Feels Uncomfortable."
Geisha wear expensive and gorgeous Clothes, which is almost a set that an ordinary Family can only afford with several or even more than ten years of Annual Salary. Ordinary Girl naturally envy it, but some people can wear it casually.
That night, Haibara Ai played with Archery and rubbed off a lot of Gold Leaf, but Haibara Ai didn't Care About it, and he Cared About it even less.
Even if Haibara Ai Threw away or cut up that Clothes, what he and Mother Considered would not be the Value of the Clothes, but Whether Haibara Ai was in a bad Mood, Whether she didn't Like some Place, and Whether she would be too spoiled and unfavorable for Haibara Ai's Growth.
As for geisha's Etiquette and gentleness, Maiden cultivated by Prestigious Family like Momiji Ooka, who pay attention to women's Self-cultivation and Etiquette, are not worse than geisha, and even have the Nobility and bearing that geisha do not have.
Haibara Ai's casual and unrestrained appearance when playing with Bowstring at that time did not make people Feel rude, but rather gave Chizuru the Freedom and Relaxation to envy.
Hattori Heiji held back for a long time before Saying, "Miss Chizuru can be her own Princess!"
What Brother Hissashi Said was really Realistic and made people Feel Uncomfortable.
Conan also Nodded, adhering to the Worldview of Equality for all.
"Thank You." Chizuru smiled at the Two People and didn't Say anything more.
Reality is that geisha really don't have their own Life.
However, she still Thought that she Shouldn't talk about such Realistic Matters in front of teenagers, Boys, and Girl. Young teenagers Should be full of Beautiful Fantasy and Expectation for the World.
"I am not a biological Child of the Chi Family," Haibara Ai paused, "Although I want to Comfort you Like That, but Saying This Words Seems to hurt my Godmother and Older Brother's Heart. The Reason why I Say it is because I Discovery that my respected Older Brother is not cautious in his Words and Deeds either."
Chi Feichei: "..."
Okay, she even Teasing him.
However, he could talk about such straightforward and Realistic Words with Haibara Ai in private, but Saying it in front of Outsider was Indeed not 'cautious in Words and Deeds'.
"But no one's Life will be Easy," Haibara Ai's Voice was Cold and clear, "When you envy Others, you are also the object of envy for many people."
"Thank you for your Comfort, I Understand," Chizuru smiled and Thanked her, her Mood was Subtle. This Child was really Precocious, Probably because she had an Older Brother who didn't Understand how to retain Little Girl's Fantasy. Everyone Has Their Hardships, "By the Way, Actually Sanno-ji Temple is on Rokkaku Road, and we are now passing through Ebisugawa Road… Miss Ai, can you sing Temari Song?"
"Two beautiful Miss taught me Before," Haibara Ai counted, "Marutake-Ebisu-Nijo, Oshi-Oike…"
Hattori Heiji was Stunned. Wasn't this Song the one his First Love Lover sang?
"Ane-San-Rokkaku…" Chizuru followed and Sang, Smilingly Said, "So we Should be on the sixth Street now."
"Temari Song?" Conan looked at Haibara Ai in Doubt.
He had only come to Kyoto a few Days earlier than them, how did Haibara Seemingly learn a lot of Things?
"I heard it's a Song that compiles Kyoto Roads from north to south," Haibara Ai Said, "Used for Children to memorize Street Name."
"Older Brother Chi Saw through the Intention of that Drawing, Could it be…" Conan Said halfway, but didn't Say anything more.
The Intention represented by that Drawing cannot be Said to Outsider, and it is not ruled out that Chizuru is a member of Genji Firefly.
Hattori Heiji had been Staring at Chizuru, Thoughtful and Asked, "Miss Chizuru, are you… from Kyoto?"
Chizuru Nodded, "That's Correct."
"How old are you This Year?" Hattori Heiji asked further.
"19 years old This Year." Chizuru Answered.
Conan and Hattori Heiji looked at each other silently.
At the Crossroads of the next Street, Chizuru bid farewell and left, "This is Oike Street, then I will take my leave first. I will Carefully Consider Mr. Chi's Proposal, and I will give you a reply Before you leave."
Watch Leave Chizuru across the Road, Conan raised his Head and asked Hattori Heiji, "You Don't Think she is…"
"It must be her!" Hattori Heiji Said with certainty, "She is from Kyoto, and her Age is two years older than me."
Conan was Speechless, "But Children in Kyoto can sing that Song, even Haibara, who just came here…"
"Found her, I finally found her…" Hattori Heiji murmured absentmindedly, not listening to Conan's Words at all, until his Thoughts were interrupted by the Mobile Phone Ringtone.
See Hattori Heiji answer the Phone Call, Haibara Ai raised her Head to Look at Chi Feichei.
What Situation?
Chi Feichei explained, "Hattori's First Love Lover he is Find People for."
Haibara Ai was Speechless, she Thought they were Saying they had found the Culprit, "So you guys also chat about These Things when you are together."
After Hattori Heiji answered the Phone Call, he explained the Situation to the other Three People, "Officer Otaki Opened it. Sakura Mr.'s Blood was detected on the Short Sword that the Murderer Threw away. It Seems that is the Weapon that killed Mr. Sakura. In This Way, After the Other Party attacked me, they Intentionally Threw the Short Sword there…"
"Should be just want to make the Police Feel that it was an Intruder who sneaked in from Outside who killed Mr. Sakura and took away the Weapon," Conan took over the Words, "The only people who need to Mislead the Police Like That are the four people who were in the tea house at that time."
"No, it's three. My First Love Lover cannot be the Murderer!" Hattori Heiji Said to Conan righteously, and then smiled and Looked at Chi Feichei, "Brother Hassashi, do you have a Method to Understand Miss Chizuru's Matter?"
"You can Ask Officer Ling Xiaolu or Ask Officer Shiratori," Chi Feichei Said, "They are more familiar with Kyoto than I am."
Conan was surprised, "Officer Shiratori?"
...
"Mr. Chi, what you Say…"
Outside Bukkō-ji Temple, Ninzaburo Shiratori, disguised as a Traveler, Ambush, Face was a little embarrassed, but he laughed proudly, "That's Also Correct, I still have some Face in Gion."
Gion is the most representative Geisha District in Kyoto.
Conan Half-Moon Eyes: "..."
What's so proud of about This Matter? Unintelligible children from Prestigious Family!
Ninzaburo Shiratori immediately made a Phone Call and Find People to Understand Chizuru's Situation.
Chi Feichei stood on the Streetside, smoking a Cigarette, Looking at Bukkō-ji Temple in front of him.
Black tiles and black wood, Wooden Door, set off by gray-white Wall, the entire Temple looked very heavy and solemn.
Also very Weird.
Now the Sun was just moving towards the West, and he could imagine that at dusk, the Setting Sun would shine out from Rear of the Temple. Standing at the Main Entrance, it really looked Like a Temple emitting Buddha's Light. This was Probably the origin of Bukkō-ji Temple.
He Felt Weird because the black Building emitting Buddha's Light was Originally Weird, and the nearest Subway to this Temple was Karasuma Line.
After Conan determined that Bukkō-ji Temple was related to Genji Firefly with a stroke of 'Jade' Character, the Police were all dispatched here, and a preliminary Inspection was carried out in the Temple. No Yakushi Nyorai Statue was found to be stolen. Currently, they are scattered near the Temple, some are going to investigate Suspicious Building nearby, and some, Like Ninzaburo Shiratori, are disguised as Travelers to Observation Whether there are Suspicious Person passing by.
If this Place is related to Organization…
Cough, he Said he didn't Intentionally do it, I Don't Know Whether The Boss Believe it or not?
"Okay… Thank you." Ninzaburo Shiratori hung up the Phone Call.
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight. So far, he had not received any Danger Information asking him what the Ghost he was doing, so he would assume that this Place had nothing to do with Organization.
[Thank you Patron Gao Leng Ji Yong Xuan Hua Hua for your support and Reward, bow! ]
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Chapter 799: Hattori Heiji: This Guy Wants to Trick Me Out of My Weapon! [Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng Gao Leng Ji Yong Xuan Hua Hua]
According to the news Ninzaburo Shiratori had gathered, Chizuru's mother was a Miyagawacho Geisha who became pregnant before marriage and gave birth to Chizuru.
When Chizuru was five years old, her mother died from illness, and she was subsequently adopted by Landlady Yamakura, inheriting her mother's profession.
"Although we don't know who Chizuru's biological father is, someone anonymously sent money to the Landlady every month," Ninzaburo Shiratori said. "However, it suddenly stopped three months ago for some unknown reason."
"Three months ago?" Hattori Heiji asked in doubt.
Just as Ninzaburo Shiratori was about to speak, his mobile phone rang. He picked it up and immediately answered, "Inspector Megure, yes, this is Shiratori..."
Chi Feichi's mobile phone also rang at that moment. He turned and walked aside to answer the phone, "Mr. Oyama..."
Earlier that morning, he had called Da Shan Mi to tell him he planned to return from Kyoto in a couple of days and that if he needed anything brought back, he could call before tonight.
No matter when Da Shan Mi called or whether he needed anything brought back, Chi Feichi would recommend something for Da Shan Mi to take back. Then, using the excuse of buying things, he would separate from the others.
Ninzaburo Shiratori finished his call, his expression somewhat solemn. "It was Inspector Megure's call. There's new progress on the Genji Firefly case. Several of the deceased had different parts of the same set of clothes on them, like dividing up belongings. Now the Metropolitan Police Department suspects that the leader with the Code Name Yoshitsune or Benkei is already dead, and the internal disturbance within the Organization stems from someone's belongings."
"Dead?" Conan's face changed. He subconsciously thought of the fact that Chizuru's biological father had stopped sending money three months ago.
Could it be...
"I'm going to buy some things," Chi Feichi walked back. "Wait for me for a while."
Hattori Heiji, staring.
Conan, staring.
Ninzaburo Shiratori: "?"
The most awkward thing is sudden silence.
"Brother Hichiji, you wouldn't happen to know something and want to investigate it yourself, would you?" Hattori Heiji asked suspiciously.
"Helping Mr. Oyama bring some things back," Chi Feichi turned and left. "I'll be back in an hour at most."
Conan, Haibara Ai, and Hattori Heiji hesitated for a moment and didn't follow.
It's only an hour, it should be fine.
Ninzaburo Shiratori didn't stay in the Original Place. He still needed to inform the Kyoto Prefectural Police of the latest news.
"It wouldn't really be related to Miss Qian He, would it..." Hattori Heiji turned around, feeling a bit dispirited.
"I also feel like there's something..." Conan tilted his head and suddenly saw the Roadside Stone Monument, freezing in place.
Carved on the Stone Monument was 'Gyokuryū-ji Ruins'.
"What's wrong?" Hattori Heiji looked over in doubt, his face slightly changing. "Wait, could it be that the point marked with the character 'Yu' on the map doesn't actually refer to Bukkō-ji Temple, but to this Stone Monument?"
Conan nodded with a solemn expression. "Uh-huh, and the character 'Yu' probably also hints at Jade Dragon Temple..."
"Ding-a-ling."
Hattori Heiji's mobile phone suddenly rang. It was Kazuha Toyama's number, but after answering, it was an unfamiliar male voice on the other end.
"This girl is in my hands. Come to Jade Dragon Temple on Mount Kurama alone in an hour! If you dare to report to police, this girl will lose her life!"
"Heiji," Kazuha Toyama's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone. "You can't come, you'll lose your life!"
"Click."
The call was cut off.
"Kazuha!" Hattori Heiji called out twice in anxiety.
"Hattori?" Conan sensed that something was wrong.
Hattori Heiji told them about Kazuha Toyama being kidnapped and the other party's request. However, before he could leave, the injury on his head from last night suddenly worsened, and he immediately fainted on the Ground.
...
Hattori Heiji fainted, and the criminal who kidnapped Kazuha Toyama specifically demanded that Hattori Heiji go to Jade Dragon Temple alone in an hour. According to Conan's reasoning, the other party was likely after the crystal bead in Hattori Heiji's hand.
That crystal bead wasn't dropped by Hattori Heiji's first love lover; it was the Byakugo from the Yakushi Nyorai statue's forehead. Eight years ago, when the Genji Firefly stole the Buddha statue, they accidentally dropped the Byakugo at Sannō-ji Temple, where Hattori Heiji happened to pick it up.
Afterwards, when Hattori Heiji accepted an interview, he let the reporter take a photo of himself and the Byakugo, which was published in the newspaper, thus attracting the attention of the Genji Firefly members.
The attack on Chi Feichi was likely meant to confuse and distract, hiding the true purpose of attacking Hattori Heiji.
After sending Hattori Heiji to the ambulance, Conan didn't follow. He turned and asked Haibara Ai, "Brother Chi said that you and Doctor Agasa researched a medicine that can cause cold symptoms, right?"
He could first take the cold symptom medicine that he and the doctor had recently researched, then drink Baijiu to recover Kudo Shinichi's body, go to the appointment in place of Hattori Heiji, and first stabilize the other party to prevent them from killing Kazuha Toyama.
Logically speaking, having Chi Feichi disguise as Hattori Heiji would be the best option, but Chi Feichi was not here, so he could only fill in for now.
...
More than forty minutes later, Mount Kurama, Jade Dragon Temple.
In front of the Temple Gate of the Abandoned Temple, a campfire burned brightly. A person wearing an old man mask held Kazuha Toyama hostage.
After recovering his body, Conan changed into Hattori Heiji's clothes, smeared his face black, pulled his hat brim low, stuck his bamboo sword into the Ground, and spoke in Kansai dialect, standing opposite and giving a full reasoning.
The murderer was Saijo Taiga. He had realized this on the Road.
Chizuru, when practicing archery, would move her right foot back half a step when kneeling. Saijo Taiga did the same when sitting down, but when asked about it previously, he said he didn't practice archery.
That was a sitting ritual called 'Dragging Half-Foot', habitually used only by people who practice archery.
Compared to the two of them, Chi Feichi didn't have that habit. That weirdo always sat casually, sometimes dragging half-foot, sometimes needing to move a distance of more than a step away, and more often than not, he would half-kneel before sitting upright. He didn't know where that habit came from, which led to him not immediately realizing this was a common characteristic of people who practiced archery.
Outside a Room in the Side Hall of the Temple, a black-robed man's hood was pulled very low. Using the cover of the Night, he moved through the Shadow like a Ghost, suddenly feeling his nose itch a bit.
Could he be catching a cold?
Chi Feichi resisted the urge to sneeze and continued his preparation.
He left in advance, allowing Conan to recover his body and impersonate Hattori Heiji to come here, for a simple reason:
Coming as Chi Feichi to cut people = No money. Coming as July to cut people = Can get some bounty.
However, he had to wait for this Kudo Shinichi guy to leave. 'July' was a mole in the Organization, and it was best that he didn't know Kudo Shinichi was still alive.
He didn't want to reveal an opening later, so he decided to wait until this kid left.
In the Courtyard, Saijo Taiga took off the old man mask from his Face and was still shouting about his ideal.
He inherited the Yoshitsune-ryū Dojo, but the position of leader was taken by Yoshitsune, so he could only be Benkei. However, he wanted to be Yoshitsune, and after Yoshitsune died, it was proposed that the person who could solve the cipher could be the successor. That's why he used Monk Ryuen to commission Mori Kogoro, wanting to utilize Mori Kogoro to solve the cipher.
The murder was because he wanted to monopolize all the wealth of the Thieves' Guild. This Temple would be demolished in three months, and he wanted to buy the Temple with the money to continue operating it as a Kendo Dojo and promote their Yoshitsune-ryu.
A certain great detective wasn't in a hurry and listened to Saijo Taiga speak.
Kazuha Toyama was still in the other party's hands; he had no choice but to listen.
It wasn't until Saijo Taiga pushed Kazuha Toyama forward and prepared to draw the knife that the battle began.
At the same time, the people Saijo Taiga had ambushed here also broke down the Door, one by one wearing kendo uniforms and Hannya masks, holding knives in their hands, and launched a brutal pursuit slash on the certain great detective and Kazuha Toyama.
Just as the certain great detective felt the medicinal effect was about to wear off, Hattori Heiji, who had infiltrated the Enemy Army, finally appeared to block a sword attack, covering the certain great detective so he could leave first. As a result, the knife in his hand was cut off, and he continued to suffer a brutal pursuit slash with Kazuha Toyama.
While the fighting was intense below, above the Main Hall, a black-robed man quietly climbed onto the Rooftop and placed two cylindrical objects on the roof.
"Master, Master, Master..." Feichi could barely stay hidden under the clothes. "Are you ready?"
"Ready," Chi Feichi saw Hattori Heiji take Kazuha Toyama and dodge into a Room in the Side Hall. He put on the disguised face, then took out the No-Face Mask from under his black robe and covered his Face. He said softly, "I can't always lose face for Master Dao Yi, can I..."
In the Room in the Side Hall, Saijo Taiga rushed into the House with his men, holding his knife and slashing towards Hattori Heiji. "Die!"
With Kazuha Toyama's help, Hattori Heiji got a good knife from the Cabinet and instantly felt like he was capable again. He blocked the blade edge slashing towards him with his horizontal knife, staring at the knife held before his Eyes, and spoke out, "This unique blade pattern that's the same on both sides... This knife must be the Muramasa Demon Blade!"
Saijo Taiga saw his attack blocked and jumped back using the strength of Hattori Heiji's return attack.
Hattori Heiji moved in front of Kazuha Toyama, took Kazuha Toyama's hand, his gaze still fixed on Saijo Taiga, and the knife pointed to Saijo Taiga. "Using this knife to cut a yokai possessed by Yoshitsune is the most suitable thing to do!"
"What?" Saijo Taiga was enraged and slashed over with his knife again.
Hattori Heiji suddenly rushed forward, used his knife to deflect Saijo Taiga's knife, and pulled Kazuha Toyama towards Outside the Door. "Dodge!"
At the Entrance, the two helpers Saijo Taiga had brought were startled by Hattori Heiji's presence and retreated Aside.
Hattori Heiji rushed out the Door and swung his knife to block the attack of the two people Outside the Door.
Beside him, a chaotic voice that was indistinguishable between male and female suddenly came. "I recognize your words..."
"Ah!" Kazuha Toyama was startled.
Hattori Heiji didn't hesitate. He pulled Kazuha Toyama and ran towards the Corridor, turning his head to look at the black-robed man following beside them.
The black-robed man's hood was pulled up, and he wore a mask on his Face. He tilted his head to look at them. The mask was pale, his eyes were like two black holes, with two red oil paint lines drawn above and below the eyes, and a black corner of mouth drawn upwards. His voice was still chaotic and unclear. "It's very suitable to cut a monster possessed by Yoshitsune with a demon knife. Give me the knife, and I'll deal with the person."
"Idiot! Who would give their knife to a guy like you whose mask is so crudely made?" Hattori Heiji recognized that the other party should not be from the Genji Firefly, but he still didn't hold back his words.
First, everyone else wore Hannya masks, but this guy's mask was too weird. He had never seen this kind of mask before. Moreover, this guy was wearing a black robe, while the others were all wearing kendo uniforms. Secondly, if he were from the Genji Firefly, it would be impossible for him not to even have a knife, right?
Unless, this guy wanted to trick him out of his weapon.
So, regardless of whether the other party was from the Genji Firefly or not, it was better to keep the knife in his own hands. He absolutely could not hand it over!
Of course, he also wanted to test this guy's identity.
Thus, under Hattori Heiji's solemn, testing gaze, and Kazuha Toyama's curious, tension-filled gaze, the mask's eyes widened a bit, and the corner of mouth drawn upwards drooped...
Hattori Heiji: "?!"
(皿)
The mask moved?
No, no, it should be said that the lines on the mask moved.
This... this... What a lively angry face!
"H-Heiji!" Kazuha Toyama was also startled. "The mask moved!"
The mask's eyes didn't have holes, so Chi Feichi couldn't see the expressions on their faces, relying entirely on Feichi's retelling. But he was satisfied.
He said he wouldn't lose face for Master Dao Yi, and his close-up magic passed the test.
[Bonus Chapter for Lord Meng Gao Leng Ji Yong Xuan Hua Hua], bow! Also... liver pain, I want to rest a bit.
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Chapter 800 What Kind of Kendo Is This?
"Idiot! I Saw!" Hattori Heiji replied, guarding against a certain Black-Robed Man who had been following them all along.
Saijo Taiga's angry voice came from the Rear, "What are you doing? Hurry up and chase them!"
Huh? How did another person appear? Never mind, kill them all first.
Hattori Heiji pulled Kazuha Toyama and ran past the side room. Seeing no pursuers, they stopped temporarily. Heiji vigilantly looked at the Black-Robed Man who had also stopped, and shielded Kazuha Toyama behind him, "You're not with them, are you? Who exactly are you?"
Kazuha Toyama curiously looked at the other party's Mask. She didn't know when, but the Expression on that Mask had changed again. The Eyes returned to their original state, and the mouth was pulled into a straight line, making it look dull.
It's amazing, such simple Lines can actually vividly express various Expressions, and she doesn't even know how the Lines of the Mask move, and they move so naturally and smoothly, just like it's a real Face... Uh, no way.
"July," Chi Feichei said, facing Hattori Heiji, using a chaotic and unclear voice, "Give me the Sword."
July? Hattori Heiji was a little surprised, but still vigilantly said, "No way!"
Chi Feichei silently took out a Knife from under his Black Robe, "Never mind if you don't give it." He just thought the Sword in Hattori Heiji's hand was a bit better and wanted to trick him into giving it to him for use. But seeing Hattori Heiji's appearance, he would definitely not give him the Sword, so never mind.
Hattori Heiji vigilantly stared at the Black-Robed Person's Action. When the other party took out the Knife, it lifted a corner of the Black Robe, seemingly also wearing All Black, and also wearing Black Gloves on his hands, but it didn't seem like he intended to Take Action against them, "Kazuha, I'll be responsible for holding them back, you take the Opportunity to escape from here!"
Kazuha Toyama was startled, and quickly said firmly, "I don't want to! I want to be with you!"
"Kazuha, obediently listen to me!" Hattori Heiji became anxious, maintaining a Stance facing the Black-Robed Person and moving, wanting to let Kazuha Toyama behind him go around from behind to the Corridor Entrance to leave, but to his surprise, the Black-Robed Person just turned his Head to Looked at them, and then walked straight forward, seemingly saying: You guys are really annoying, I can't even watch anymore. Goodbye.
"Here!" In front of the Corridor, a person carrying a Lantern and wearing a Hannya Mask came over, turned his Head and greeted his Companion.
Hattori Heiji was startled, just as he was about to urge Kazuha Toyama to leave, he Saw the Black-Robed Person who Stepped Forward suddenly Accelerate, reaching that person's front. While the Black Robe was still flying backwards, the Blade reflecting a cold light had already chopped down. In the white light, Fresh Blood flew.
Before they could recover, the Black-Robed Person had already proactively met A Group of People who were proactively rushing over. Black Shadow dodged and shuttled through the five people on the other side, the Sword Shadow was cold white, Fresh Blood splashed, and in just a Moment, the five people who rushed over had already fallen to the ground, unable to Get Up.
At the Main Entrance, Conan, who had returned to his Elementary School Student appearance, was stunned. On the white paper Window at the Corner of the Corridor, there were still Bloodstain remaining from the splash just now, and under the Lamplight of the Torch, it was demonically red.
Behind the five fallen people, the Black-Robed Person had already Turned Around to face the stunned Hattori Heiji and Kazuha Toyama. The Silence only lasted for a Moment, and soon another six people came around from the other side, Saijo Taiga was also among them.
Hattori Heiji Saw that Black Shadow swaying past from the side again, and couldn't help but Speak Out, "Hey!" Saijo Taiga Saw his Subordinates lying in the Pool of Blood, and met him with a Sword, "Bastard!"
"Ding!" At the same Time that the Knife in Chi Feichei's Hand was blocked, the other five people also took the Opportunity to Surround him. Under the Mask, a faint smile without Temperature rose at the corner of Chi Feichei's mouth. This was exactly what he wanted, for these People All to Surround him!
The other five people waved their Swords and aggressively chopped at that Black-Robed Person. And behind, another Three People holding Swords rushed over.
Hattori Heiji went to Looked at the Situation of the five fallen people, and Discovery that the Injuries were only to the Arm, Wrist, and Leg these parts, at most they couldn't pick up a Sword or Get Up, and he breathed a sigh of Relaxation.
"Heiji!" Kazuha Toyama, shrinking beside Hattori Heiji, pulled at Hattori Heiji, her Eyes Staring at a certain Black-Robed Person who was Surrounded in the field. The Black-Robed Person's Predicament did indeed look bad, nine people were wielding Swords like Crazy, either chopping, sweeping, or stabbing, and there was also the troublesome Saijo Taiga dragging him down, he could only keep Dodging and using his Sword to Resist Attack.
Probably annoyed that A Group of People couldn't take down one person, Saijo Taiga and those people completely stopped paying attention to Hattori Heiji and these people.
"This Fellow is really amazing!" Hattori Heiji gripped his Sword and Stood Up, his Eyes shining as he Looked at the Black-Robed Person, his Fighting Spirit high. He was very clear about Saijo Taiga's Ability, he was defeated last night, although not having a Weapon in his Hand last night also Impacted his Performance, but even in a Fair Duel, he was not confident in winning against Saijo Taiga. Not to mention, besides Saijo Taiga, there were still eight other people.
At the Entrance, Conan squatted down, his Hand placed on the Knob of the Power-Enhancing Shoes, his Eyes Staring intently at the Crowd, also preparing to provide support. However, that Black Shadow in the Crowd was flashing Too Fast, he was worried about accidentally injuring someone, and even if he used Angle, he could only take down at most Three People, no more than that, he had to find the right Opportunity to let that July Fellow escape the Surround first.
Right, that Mask is too familiar, it's definitely that July Fellow, no mistake... Just as Conan was aiming at people and Hattori Heiji also gripped his Sword and Stepped Forward, Chi Feichei ran out of patience.
Seemingly no one else? Adding Saijo Taiga and the ones who fell just now, there are only fourteen people in total? Never mind, Solve these few, and then go search the Vicinity.
"Ding! Ding!" Again quickly blocking two Swords, Chi Feichei Turned Around to Dodge the Sharp Blade from the side, and at the same Time, brought the Sword in his Hand upwards, chopping into one person's Arm, easily bringing it along, and at the same Time as Fresh Blood splashed, he chopped into another person's Arm, also slicing through.
Saber, Sword, Rod, Boxing, Gun, were originally compulsory training Projects. He had not learned Japan Kendo, he learned Chinese Swordsmanship. A qualified Sword Techniques Teacher must at least master twenty sets of Sword Techniques and be proficient in three to five sets. As Students who didn't rely on that for a living, they usually learned and practiced only three to five sets, occasionally touching upon other Sword Techniques as Extracurricular little Knowledge.
Useful? In his Previous Life, he really Thought it wasn't very useful. Hundreds of Sword Techniques stored in his Mind, practiced repeatedly, it seemed like he was just familiar with the Sword, there were no cool and heaven-defying moves like in Novel, just move after move with the Sword, and many Sword Techniques were too light and quick, just lightly gliding past, making him doubt whether that kind of move could injure people, purely just a Decorative Sword.
His Suspicion was correct. Sword Techniques that are Too Fast and too light look very cool. In his Previous Life, they could practice to the degree of 'swish swish swish' a sheet of Sword Shadow, cool to the extreme, but in reality, the Lethality was not strong.
The Sword Techniques Teacher had Said to them that before the Tang Dynasty, Swords also emphasized heavy thrusts, but since the Song Dynasty, the 'martial dance' style became popular, and coupled with the popularity of gentlemen wearing Swords and Decorative Swords, Sword Techniques became increasingly biased towards fancy Skill. After that, Sabers became popular in the army, and Swords circulated freely among the Folk. In the process of being passed down, many 'dance' factors were added, so... cough, it must be admitted that traditional Sword Techniques do not have the precise straight thrust of a Gun, nor the heavy and fierce chop of a Saber, and indeed appear much softer.
His Suspicion was also incorrect. In this life, he just verified it for the First Time, and then Discovery that As Long As arm Strength and Wrist Strength are sufficient, those Sword Techniques can also easily cut into people's skin, flesh, and tendons, causing amazing Lethality, and then according to the Situation, randomly combining a Portion of Saber Techniques, very powerful.
He always insisted on one Point, no matter what move, taking down the Enemy is a good move. He wouldn't rigidly only use Sword Techniques just because he's using Sword Techniques. Looking at the Timing, he should use the thrust of a Gun when appropriate, and the chop of a Saber when appropriate, adapting to the Situation.
But looking at it this way, perhaps it's not that the Things passed down by the ancestors are not good, but that their Physical Fitness is weak, and they cannot exert that kind of Advantage. Now for him, the Resistance of the Sword entering flesh and blood does not exist at all, lightness also has Lethality, and Due To the Reason of Strength, it can also be more stable and faster, even stronger than when he practiced in his Previous Life.
Of course, it should also be noted that the Japan Sword in his Hand is not double-edged. Just now, there were two Times he almost forgot, Subconsciously wanting to use the other Blade to sweep back, but the Outcome was just the back of the Sword chopping across the other party's Arm.
In the blink of an Eye, Fresh Blood once again graced the field. The number of people with Arm Injuries is rapidly increasing. After Leg Injuries, people also fell to the ground one after another along with their Swords.
One, two, three, four, five... Hattori Heiji, who rushed to the edge, stopped his Footstep, Looked at the area shrouded in Sword Shadow, and stayed in the Original Place.
It was still that scene from Just Now, the Black Shadow shuttling and Dodging, the Sword Curtain like woven light, the flying Fresh Blood, and the people falling to the ground... And Due To the fact that the people who fell to the ground and were rolling around clutching their Injuries were too much in the way, the battlefield moved to Aside of the Courtyard. In less than half a minute, the Situation turned into the Black-Robed Person proactively pursuing, and Saijo Taiga leading people to retreat step by step.
When there were only five people left, Saijo Taiga led people to defend, gritting his teeth to Resist those Sword Techniques that were elusive, agile and varied, and Fast again. Every Time he blocked, the Strength that the Sword transmitted to his Hand was not light either, letting him know that if he were to take that seemingly light Sword, he would definitely be Injured not lightly.
How can Fast and light be fused with such great Strength? What kind of Kendo Is This? Really weird! Conan also temporarily stopped aiming at people, Silence.
He always Feels... like a Performance Show. One person is wielding a Sword into a Sword Curtain like a Performance, catching five people to chop, and the five people are also like a Performance, frantically building a Sword Curtain Defense circle.
But currently it Seemingly has fallen into a Stalemate. After Saijo Taiga and those five people huddled together to defend, July's Sword, no matter how Fast, was also blocked, unable to do anything to those five people, and those five people only had the Portion of Defense, being blocked in the Wall Corner, unable to Run Away, unable to retreat. He believes they are also clear that if any one person Runs Away or retreats, it is Possible to let July Seize the Opening and defeat them one by one.
Then just watch the Situation enter a battle of Endurance? Might As Well, Uncle and the Police Should be arriving soon. When the Genji Firefly people are caught, maybe they can still See the Real Face of this July Fellow.
On the other side, Hattori Heiji also had the Same Idea, not joining to Help, just watching. When July needs Help or might be Injured, he can't stand by and watch, After All, Present July and they are standing together.
The Three People were each pondering, and it was only less than a minute of Time, but Hattori Heiji and Conan had another Situation that they had no way of knowing. It's chaotic! Hissashi is chaotic!
"Left left again left left down right..." Hissashi reminded at an extremely Fast Pace. Initially, it also Intended to report the distance and specific position, but Discovery that the Pace of Language couldn't keep up, it could only give up, only reporting simple positions like 'top left', 'bottom right', letting the Master judge the other party's Sword Speed and distance based on the Rumors.
Even now, the other party is not only defending. If the Master's Attack Speed slows down, he will definitely not be able to Suppress those five people and will usher in a counter-attack. Saijo Taiga is the most shameless, he actually tied Steel Protective Gear on his hands and feet, blocking a lot of Attacks... cough, that's not the Point, the Point is that the Sword is Too Fast, and the Pace has been pulled Too Fast by its Master. The Master's Sword is Fast, and the other party's Sword to Resist is also Fast, and it can't even keep up with just saying left and right!
"Right right down left right..." Hissashi suddenly paused, and took a long breath, "Huff... Master, I really can't keep up anymore, you should use Snakeskin."
(End of Chapter)