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Chapter 482 A Certain Liquor-Stealing Hissashi
"Afterwards, I analyzed that this incident was an inside job..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Oh?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.
Mori Kogoro babbled on, explaining his entire Deduction.
His guess about the Criminal's Process, the reasons for locking down an insider job, his unusual Judgment of the Weapon, his Reasoning about the complex Relationships between several stars, and Yuki Yueno's confession...
Inspector Megure listened seriously, nodding from time to time, and suddenly felt something was off.
Wait, the Case is already solved?
Isn't the Procedure a bit off?
Wataru Takagi also stopped recording, looking at Mori Kogoro with some Doubt.
According to past situations, it should be that they arrive, conduct an Investigation, and then after a while, Mr. Mouri, who secretly follows the Police to understand the Clues, enters a Sleeping Deduction State, conducts Reasoning, and then, the Criminal confesses...
They just arrived, how is it over already?
Inspector Megure sized up Mori Kogoro with a face full of Suspicion, and...
He didn't even fall asleep?
Something's wrong!
"...In short, that's how it is." Mori Kogoro finished speaking in a string, feeling his Throat a little dry, and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "It's still better to do Reasoning in a Sleeping State, you won't feel uncomfortable in your Throat from talking too much..."
Conan laughed dryly from the side.
Those Sleeping Deductions, he's the one doing all the talking, Uncle can solve a Case after waking up from a nap, of course he won't feel uncomfortable in his Throat...
The Police couldn't close the Case just like that, they still had to conduct a Scene Investigation and ask for Testimony from others, and by the way, have Yuki Yueno restate the Process of the crime.
After a round of Investigation, they were busy until after 10 PM. Nothing unexpected happened, the Culprit was indeed Yuki Yueno.
Inspector Megure listened to Wataru Takagi's Report, and sized up Mori Kogoro again and again.
Has Younger Brother Mori improved? Or was it a lucky guess?
He deeply remembered that when Mori Kogoro wasn't asleep before, he always led their Police astray. Even if this time was just a lucky guess, being able to guess right is a kind of progress.
"Ding-ling-ling—"
The Landline Phone hanging on the Wall suddenly rang.
Yoko Okino, who had been standing dejectedly beside her, was stunned for a moment. Seeing the others looking over, she hesitantly answered the Phone Call, "Hello... Yes, I'm Kaoru Kusano's Friend... What? Little Kaoru she..."
Seeing Yoko Okino's face change drastically, the others immediately became nervous.
"Yo-Yoko..." Yuki Yueno was frightened.
Terumi Hoshino also quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is it a Call from the Hospital?"
"Hello, could it be..." Mori Kogoro's face turned grave.
"It's nothing," Yoko Okino hung up the Phone Call, turned her head, and said with a smile while wiping away Tears, "The Surgery was very successful, in a few Hours, Little Kaoru will be able to wake up."
Inspector Megure breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Yuki Yueno with a serious face, "Then, Miss Yueno, please come with us..."
"Inspector Megure," Chi Feichei, who was standing in front of the Window, Turn Head, "Now, not only the Hospital, but there are also many Reporters downstairs who rushed over after hearing the News. If you take Miss Yuki Yueno Downstairs now, her Life will be completely ruined. Whether or Not you want to wait a while? When Miss Kaoru Kusano wakes up, you can also ask her Whether or Not she wants to pursue the matter."
"But..." Inspector Megure hesitated.
Mori Kogoro also helped to intercede, "Inspector Megure, even if we go back to the Police Department for Investigation, it won't hurt to wait for a while, right?"
Inspector Megure nodded, "Okay, then we'll wait until the Reporters disperse before talking about it."
"Thank you!" Yoko Okino said quickly.
"Thank you." Terumi Hoshino also thanked seriously, feeling a little emotional in her heart.
Besides Kudo Shinichi, there are still many capable and considerate people in the World to be a fan of~
After Chi Feichei brought the Plot back on track, he returned to the Sofa in the Living Room and sat down.
He was surrounded by Reporters Downstairs, he didn't want to be bothered by interviews and filming, and he couldn't leave for the time being...
The Meals on the Table had become ice-cold, and to protect the Scene, he couldn't eat either...
He waited until after 12 PM, when News came from the Hospital that Kaoru Kusano had woken up. The Reporters Downstairs couldn't wait for the Police and the Criminal, and finally couldn't help but run to the Hospital.
Kaoru Kusano called to say that she would not pursue the matter, and hoped that the Police would keep the Case Details Confidentiality.
With the intervention of Yuki Yueno's Talent Agency, the Statement to the outside World became—
Kaoru Kusano was cut by a fat Genta's Mom.
...
1 AM.
Chi Feichei returned Home, made something to eat, and then went to bed.
Not only his Work and Rest Schedule, but he felt that if this continued, even his eating Time would be messed up.
He woke up in one sleep, at 8 AM.
Chi Feichei, again wearing Raki's Disguise Mask, went to see Fulante, helped with Disguise, and also got a Disk from Fulante. After returning Home, he used the Computer to check the Data inside the Disk.
TomoDa, who Fulante had established a Connection with, had already gone to Sea with the Cargo Ship, but as an Accountant who had infiltrated the Smuggling Ring, Fulante was not marginalized. She could still contact other people in the Ring, and even intended to contact Wataru Ichiro, the leader of the Smuggling Ring, in the next two days.
Wataru Ichiro opened a Shipping Company as a cover for Smuggling activities. The Company's Cargo Ships travel between Japan and America, transporting Cargo.
He asked Fulante to get the sailing Records from recent years, which was not difficult for Fulante, who could access the Freight and Smuggling Accounts, but just like Fulante said—there was too much.
Fulante directly copied all the sailing Records, Bills, and other Things from other people's Computers to the Disk.
Which Cargo Ship departed at what Date, how much Cargo was loaded, when it was expected to arrive, when it actually arrived, when it returned... Just the Dates of the Records were a pile, plus some budget and expense Amounts. At a Glance, the form was densely packed with Numbers.
In addition, what Fulante copied was not only the Records and Accounts of the Shipping Company, but also those of the Smuggling side, and the Data was even more frighteningly large.
Chi Feichei first packaged and uploaded the Private Account Accounts to the Organization Information Data Bank.
These can be used as Evidence of Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling, but not as Evidence of that Military Official's Smuggling.
To threaten and control that Military Official, he still had to start from America.
However, that Military Official was hiding very deeply. Currently, to lock down the other party, any Clue was crucial. The sailing Records were considered the only Connection with the other party. If he looked carefully, he might be able to dig out some Clues.
...
For the whole Day, except for Going Out to buy Food Ingredients, cooking, eating, drinking Liquor, and going to the Restroom, Chi Feichei sat in front of the Computer.
It wasn't until 7 PM in the evening that he finished reading all the Records.
Hissashi was lying prone on the Table in a 'lazy snake lying prone' State. Noticing Chi Feichei Get Up, Turn Head See the pile of forms on the Computer Screen, he felt Dizziness, "Master, have you found anything?"
"Not yet, I just roughly read it once."
Chi Feichei went to the Kitchen to get a Cup, put a large Cup of Ice Cubes in it, poured Raki Wine, and returned to the Living Room with the Cup. He sat down in front of the Computer again, put the Cup on the Table, and continued to flip through the Records.
Hissashi looked up at Chi Feichei's focused Face, See Chi Feichei's Eyes reflecting rows of Numbers, felt dizzy again, lies prone.
"If you feel bored, go play Game by Oneself, or play Kendama." Chi Feichei was still staring at the Computer Screen, picked up the Cup and took a sip of Liquor.
After being familiar with the anise flavor, he didn't feel anything anymore. Drinking it was quite enjoyable.
"I've been playing Kendama all Day today, I'm so tired, and I don't want to play Game again. Feimo is Offline, Witch Lady is Offline, Ai and Mr. Amuro are also Offline. It's just me playing Game, it's not Fun at all..." Hissashi rolled over, his belly facing the sky, his Head resting on the edge of the Keyboard, staring at the Wine Glass in Chi Feichei's Hand.
As the Ice Cubes melted into Ice Water, the Anise Wine, which was originally as clear as Water, gradually became more and more milky white, which looked interesting.
Chi Feichei put down the Cup and continued to stare at the Computer Screen.
Hissashi Look Look Chi Feichei, moved, moved, moved... quietly moved to the edge of the Cup, and Look Look Chi Feichei again, poked his Head out.
It will just taste a little bit, just a little bit...
Chi Feichei focused on flipping through those Records, looking for Rules.
Just like Fulante said, from Boston to the Port area of Quincy, there were berthing Records.
On the surface, Wataru Ichiro's Shipping Company was doing legitimate business, and there was no Problem with the entry and exit Records. It should be that after sailing, small Ships were arranged to transport the Smuggling Things to the Sea, and load them onto the Ship at Sea.
The Relationship with Customs should also be cleared.
Not to mention Japan, on the American side, that Military Official was probably also involved.
In other words, the other party was not only Smuggling Armaments, but also helping to clear Relationships. In addition, Wataru Ichiro did not choose to travel back and forth to the US West Coast, but had been berthing in Massachusetts on the East Coast... The other party was likely to have served in the Navy there, or even still be in office.
What else? Are there any other Clues...
Hissashi Turn Head, See Chi Feichei is still staring at the Screen, and quietly poked his Head out again, drinking Liquor.
Hmm, the Scent is so strong, a bit difficult to accept, but thinking that Master drinks so much and is fine, it shouldn't be poisonous, drink with confidence, drink with confidence.
Chi Feichei logged into the Organization's Data Bank, and looked at the Data shared by Rum. It was estimated that Rum had the same Judgment, and selected a part of the high-level personnel who had served or were currently serving in the Navy in that area.
There were quite a few people on the List, eight.
Rum should still be investigating and screening.
After the Cargo Ship berths, the two sides may meet and have Meals.
Even if they don't meet, when that Military Official needs Cash, Wataru Ichiro will always send some Cash Bonus to them, right? If there are good Things, they always have to send some to their Door as Gifts to maintain their Relationship, right?
In short, unless they completely sever contact, otherwise there will always be Traces to follow. Rum is having people investigate 'what the eight people on the List were doing during the Time when the Cargo Ship berthed in the past', using this Method to try to screen and reduce the number of suspicious targets.
Joining this kind of screening is always better than waiting for News from Fulante...
Hissashi paid attention to Chi Feichei, stealing Liquor little by little.
Hmm... feels so floaty~
Chi Feichei's Gaze paused on the recent two berthing Times, quickly Grab the mouse to slide the form down, staring at the berthing Times one by one.
Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday...
No.
The berthing Time at the Port on the US East Coast, not once was on Sunday!
Specifically, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, there was no Record of Cargo Ships berthing at the American Coast, even the departure Time avoided this Time period.
Why?
"Pa-da!" Hissashi leaned over on the back of Chi Feichei's Hand holding the mouse.
Chi Feichei Turn Head, See the Liquor in the Wine Glass next to him was obviously about one centimeter shorter, and immediately Understood.
Hissashi is stealing Liquor...
Hissashi leaned against the back of Chi Feichei's Hand, and his Tail rolled up Chi Feichei's Wrist little by little, "enmmm..."
Chi Feichei retracted his Line of Sight and continued to Look at the sailing Record form.
In the Records of the US East Coast Port in the past five years, the Cargo Ship has never berthed or sailed during the Time period from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. It can't be a coincidence.
Even the berthing Records on Saturdays and Sundays are very few, accounting for less than 1% of the overall Ratio of berthing Records, only three Times, and all three Times were because of sudden changes in Weather at Sea, which delayed the Time.
In other words, Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling team is avoiding arriving in America or departing from America during this Time period...
Why?
(End of Chapter)
"Afterwards, I analyzed that this incident was an inside job..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Oh?" Inspector Megure asked, puzzled.
Mori Kogoro babbled on, explaining his entire Deduction.
His guess about the Criminal's Process, the reasons for locking down an insider job, his unusual Judgment of the Weapon, his Reasoning about the complex Relationships between several stars, and Yuki Yueno's confession...
Inspector Megure listened seriously, nodding from time to time, and suddenly felt something was off.
Wait, the Case is already solved?
Isn't the Procedure a bit off?
Wataru Takagi also stopped recording, looking at Mori Kogoro with some Doubt.
According to past situations, it should be that they arrive, conduct an Investigation, and then after a while, Mr. Mouri, who secretly follows the Police to understand the Clues, enters a Sleeping Deduction State, conducts Reasoning, and then, the Criminal confesses...
They just arrived, how is it over already?
Inspector Megure sized up Mori Kogoro with a face full of Suspicion, and...
He didn't even fall asleep?
Something's wrong!
"...In short, that's how it is." Mori Kogoro finished speaking in a string, feeling his Throat a little dry, and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, "It's still better to do Reasoning in a Sleeping State, you won't feel uncomfortable in your Throat from talking too much..."
Conan laughed dryly from the side.
Those Sleeping Deductions, he's the one doing all the talking, Uncle can solve a Case after waking up from a nap, of course he won't feel uncomfortable in his Throat...
The Police couldn't close the Case just like that, they still had to conduct a Scene Investigation and ask for Testimony from others, and by the way, have Yuki Yueno restate the Process of the crime.
After a round of Investigation, they were busy until after 10 PM. Nothing unexpected happened, the Culprit was indeed Yuki Yueno.
Inspector Megure listened to Wataru Takagi's Report, and sized up Mori Kogoro again and again.
Has Younger Brother Mori improved? Or was it a lucky guess?
He deeply remembered that when Mori Kogoro wasn't asleep before, he always led their Police astray. Even if this time was just a lucky guess, being able to guess right is a kind of progress.
"Ding-ling-ling—"
The Landline Phone hanging on the Wall suddenly rang.
Yoko Okino, who had been standing dejectedly beside her, was stunned for a moment. Seeing the others looking over, she hesitantly answered the Phone Call, "Hello... Yes, I'm Kaoru Kusano's Friend... What? Little Kaoru she..."
Seeing Yoko Okino's face change drastically, the others immediately became nervous.
"Yo-Yoko..." Yuki Yueno was frightened.
Terumi Hoshino also quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is it a Call from the Hospital?"
"Hello, could it be..." Mori Kogoro's face turned grave.
"It's nothing," Yoko Okino hung up the Phone Call, turned her head, and said with a smile while wiping away Tears, "The Surgery was very successful, in a few Hours, Little Kaoru will be able to wake up."
Inspector Megure breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Yuki Yueno with a serious face, "Then, Miss Yueno, please come with us..."
"Inspector Megure," Chi Feichei, who was standing in front of the Window, Turn Head, "Now, not only the Hospital, but there are also many Reporters downstairs who rushed over after hearing the News. If you take Miss Yuki Yueno Downstairs now, her Life will be completely ruined. Whether or Not you want to wait a while? When Miss Kaoru Kusano wakes up, you can also ask her Whether or Not she wants to pursue the matter."
"But..." Inspector Megure hesitated.
Mori Kogoro also helped to intercede, "Inspector Megure, even if we go back to the Police Department for Investigation, it won't hurt to wait for a while, right?"
Inspector Megure nodded, "Okay, then we'll wait until the Reporters disperse before talking about it."
"Thank you!" Yoko Okino said quickly.
"Thank you." Terumi Hoshino also thanked seriously, feeling a little emotional in her heart.
Besides Kudo Shinichi, there are still many capable and considerate people in the World to be a fan of~
After Chi Feichei brought the Plot back on track, he returned to the Sofa in the Living Room and sat down.
He was surrounded by Reporters Downstairs, he didn't want to be bothered by interviews and filming, and he couldn't leave for the time being...
The Meals on the Table had become ice-cold, and to protect the Scene, he couldn't eat either...
He waited until after 12 PM, when News came from the Hospital that Kaoru Kusano had woken up. The Reporters Downstairs couldn't wait for the Police and the Criminal, and finally couldn't help but run to the Hospital.
Kaoru Kusano called to say that she would not pursue the matter, and hoped that the Police would keep the Case Details Confidentiality.
With the intervention of Yuki Yueno's Talent Agency, the Statement to the outside World became—
Kaoru Kusano was cut by a fat Genta's Mom.
...
1 AM.
Chi Feichei returned Home, made something to eat, and then went to bed.
Not only his Work and Rest Schedule, but he felt that if this continued, even his eating Time would be messed up.
He woke up in one sleep, at 8 AM.
Chi Feichei, again wearing Raki's Disguise Mask, went to see Fulante, helped with Disguise, and also got a Disk from Fulante. After returning Home, he used the Computer to check the Data inside the Disk.
TomoDa, who Fulante had established a Connection with, had already gone to Sea with the Cargo Ship, but as an Accountant who had infiltrated the Smuggling Ring, Fulante was not marginalized. She could still contact other people in the Ring, and even intended to contact Wataru Ichiro, the leader of the Smuggling Ring, in the next two days.
Wataru Ichiro opened a Shipping Company as a cover for Smuggling activities. The Company's Cargo Ships travel between Japan and America, transporting Cargo.
He asked Fulante to get the sailing Records from recent years, which was not difficult for Fulante, who could access the Freight and Smuggling Accounts, but just like Fulante said—there was too much.
Fulante directly copied all the sailing Records, Bills, and other Things from other people's Computers to the Disk.
Which Cargo Ship departed at what Date, how much Cargo was loaded, when it was expected to arrive, when it actually arrived, when it returned... Just the Dates of the Records were a pile, plus some budget and expense Amounts. At a Glance, the form was densely packed with Numbers.
In addition, what Fulante copied was not only the Records and Accounts of the Shipping Company, but also those of the Smuggling side, and the Data was even more frighteningly large.
Chi Feichei first packaged and uploaded the Private Account Accounts to the Organization Information Data Bank.
These can be used as Evidence of Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling, but not as Evidence of that Military Official's Smuggling.
To threaten and control that Military Official, he still had to start from America.
However, that Military Official was hiding very deeply. Currently, to lock down the other party, any Clue was crucial. The sailing Records were considered the only Connection with the other party. If he looked carefully, he might be able to dig out some Clues.
...
For the whole Day, except for Going Out to buy Food Ingredients, cooking, eating, drinking Liquor, and going to the Restroom, Chi Feichei sat in front of the Computer.
It wasn't until 7 PM in the evening that he finished reading all the Records.
Hissashi was lying prone on the Table in a 'lazy snake lying prone' State. Noticing Chi Feichei Get Up, Turn Head See the pile of forms on the Computer Screen, he felt Dizziness, "Master, have you found anything?"
"Not yet, I just roughly read it once."
Chi Feichei went to the Kitchen to get a Cup, put a large Cup of Ice Cubes in it, poured Raki Wine, and returned to the Living Room with the Cup. He sat down in front of the Computer again, put the Cup on the Table, and continued to flip through the Records.
Hissashi looked up at Chi Feichei's focused Face, See Chi Feichei's Eyes reflecting rows of Numbers, felt dizzy again, lies prone.
"If you feel bored, go play Game by Oneself, or play Kendama." Chi Feichei was still staring at the Computer Screen, picked up the Cup and took a sip of Liquor.
After being familiar with the anise flavor, he didn't feel anything anymore. Drinking it was quite enjoyable.
"I've been playing Kendama all Day today, I'm so tired, and I don't want to play Game again. Feimo is Offline, Witch Lady is Offline, Ai and Mr. Amuro are also Offline. It's just me playing Game, it's not Fun at all..." Hissashi rolled over, his belly facing the sky, his Head resting on the edge of the Keyboard, staring at the Wine Glass in Chi Feichei's Hand.
As the Ice Cubes melted into Ice Water, the Anise Wine, which was originally as clear as Water, gradually became more and more milky white, which looked interesting.
Chi Feichei put down the Cup and continued to stare at the Computer Screen.
Hissashi Look Look Chi Feichei, moved, moved, moved... quietly moved to the edge of the Cup, and Look Look Chi Feichei again, poked his Head out.
It will just taste a little bit, just a little bit...
Chi Feichei focused on flipping through those Records, looking for Rules.
Just like Fulante said, from Boston to the Port area of Quincy, there were berthing Records.
On the surface, Wataru Ichiro's Shipping Company was doing legitimate business, and there was no Problem with the entry and exit Records. It should be that after sailing, small Ships were arranged to transport the Smuggling Things to the Sea, and load them onto the Ship at Sea.
The Relationship with Customs should also be cleared.
Not to mention Japan, on the American side, that Military Official was probably also involved.
In other words, the other party was not only Smuggling Armaments, but also helping to clear Relationships. In addition, Wataru Ichiro did not choose to travel back and forth to the US West Coast, but had been berthing in Massachusetts on the East Coast... The other party was likely to have served in the Navy there, or even still be in office.
What else? Are there any other Clues...
Hissashi Turn Head, See Chi Feichei is still staring at the Screen, and quietly poked his Head out again, drinking Liquor.
Hmm, the Scent is so strong, a bit difficult to accept, but thinking that Master drinks so much and is fine, it shouldn't be poisonous, drink with confidence, drink with confidence.
Chi Feichei logged into the Organization's Data Bank, and looked at the Data shared by Rum. It was estimated that Rum had the same Judgment, and selected a part of the high-level personnel who had served or were currently serving in the Navy in that area.
There were quite a few people on the List, eight.
Rum should still be investigating and screening.
After the Cargo Ship berths, the two sides may meet and have Meals.
Even if they don't meet, when that Military Official needs Cash, Wataru Ichiro will always send some Cash Bonus to them, right? If there are good Things, they always have to send some to their Door as Gifts to maintain their Relationship, right?
In short, unless they completely sever contact, otherwise there will always be Traces to follow. Rum is having people investigate 'what the eight people on the List were doing during the Time when the Cargo Ship berthed in the past', using this Method to try to screen and reduce the number of suspicious targets.
Joining this kind of screening is always better than waiting for News from Fulante...
Hissashi paid attention to Chi Feichei, stealing Liquor little by little.
Hmm... feels so floaty~
Chi Feichei's Gaze paused on the recent two berthing Times, quickly Grab the mouse to slide the form down, staring at the berthing Times one by one.
Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday...
No.
The berthing Time at the Port on the US East Coast, not once was on Sunday!
Specifically, from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, there was no Record of Cargo Ships berthing at the American Coast, even the departure Time avoided this Time period.
Why?
"Pa-da!" Hissashi leaned over on the back of Chi Feichei's Hand holding the mouse.
Chi Feichei Turn Head, See the Liquor in the Wine Glass next to him was obviously about one centimeter shorter, and immediately Understood.
Hissashi is stealing Liquor...
Hissashi leaned against the back of Chi Feichei's Hand, and his Tail rolled up Chi Feichei's Wrist little by little, "enmmm..."
Chi Feichei retracted his Line of Sight and continued to Look at the sailing Record form.
In the Records of the US East Coast Port in the past five years, the Cargo Ship has never berthed or sailed during the Time period from Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. It can't be a coincidence.
Even the berthing Records on Saturdays and Sundays are very few, accounting for less than 1% of the overall Ratio of berthing Records, only three Times, and all three Times were because of sudden changes in Weather at Sea, which delayed the Time.
In other words, Wataru Ichiro's Smuggling team is avoiding arriving in America or departing from America during this Time period...
Why?
(End of Chapter)
