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Chapter 776: Look at Other People's Disciples [Thanks to Meng Zhu Gai Zhanghao Yi Bei Fengjin (Username)]
Early the next morning.
Since the Train could go directly and was much faster than driving himself, and there weren't many trains heading to the Destination, so it wouldn't be crowded, Chi Feichi decisively gave up on driving himself there.
The Mouri Troublemaker Trio and the duo of Chi Feichi and his companion, who freeloaded food, fun, and cases, met up at the Station and took the Train to Kanagawa.
When they arrived at the Destination, Kuroki Jiro was already waiting at the Station. Upon seeing Mori Kogoro, he warmly stepped forward to greet them, "Mr. Mouri!"
"Kuroki," Mori Kogoro walked forward smiling, "You had to come over to pick us up, that's really troublesome for you!"
Chi Feichi followed, and by the way, he observed the Vicinity.
This is a Small Town, not very prosperous, but quiet and leisurely enough.
There weren't many passersby, and almost no one was here for tourism. Most of the people entering and exiting the Station were locals going elsewhere or returning.
Kuroki Jiro was a stout young man. His front hair was tied back, exposing his forehead and straight eyebrows. His face shape was square, and his palm was also quite broad and thick. Compared to a Disciple Kuroki Jiro of a famous painter, he looked more like a Contestant.
However, Chi Feichi paid attention to the thick Cocoon on Kuroki Jiro's finger joints from holding a paintbrush year-round, the pink pigment residue in his fingernail cracks, and the trace of black ash charcoal powder deeply embedded in the skin at the side joint of his Palm.
Painting doesn't require agile fingers, nor is it only suitable for those with good-looking hands to pick up a paintbrush.
Putting aside his idea and talent, it was clear that Kuroki Jiro himself was a diligent person. As long as his talent wasn't outrageously bad, his work wouldn't be too bad either.
But, Hayakawa Seizan is famous for sketching, yet his Disciple also paints watercolors...
"Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Kuroki whom I told you about last night," Mori Kogoro smilingly introduced the group of people he brought to Kuroki Jiro, "This is my Disciple Chi Feichi!"
"Hello."
"This is his Younger Sister Ai."
"Hello."
"This is my daughter Ran, and Conan, who is currently staying at my home."
"Mr. Kuroki, hello."
"Hello, pleased to meet you."
"Pleased to meet you all as well," Kuroki Jiro smilingly responded, and took the luggage bag from Mori Kogoro's hand, walking towards Outside the Station, "Mr. Mouri, I rode a Bicycle here. The things can be tied to the Bicycle Back Seat, and we can walk over. It won't take too much time to get there."
Outside the Station, Kuroki Jiro placed the luggage bag Mori Kogoro brought on the Bicycle Back Seat, then took the bag Chi Feichi brought, placed it on as well, and tied it tightly with a string.
While waiting for Kuroki Jiro to tie the luggage, Mori Kogoro spoke about serious business, "Actually, during the phone call last night, I already had a general knowledge of the situation. Is Master Seizan's slump this time really that serious?"
"Yes," Kuroki Jiro said with a worried expression, "In the past three months, Teacher hasn't produced even one work."
"How could this happen?" Mori Kogoro asked with doubt.
Kuroki Jiro continued tying the luggage, "I think, his old age of seventy might be one reason, but he seemingly hasn't had much inspiration for writing. He's even so anxious that his fingers have started shaking recently."
"That's very serious..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Recently, Teacher hasn't been eating well, and his mood doesn't seem very stable," Kuroki Jiro finished tying the luggage and looked towards Mori Kogoro, "Sometimes I see him very excited, and sometimes he appears abnormally silent."
Mori Kogoro said with a heavy expression, "So, that's why he finally had the thought of suicide..."
"Uh-huh..." Kuroki Jiro responded, and quickly said, "Anyway, I'll take you over first."
On the Mountain behind the Station, houses were scattered sparsely along the Yellow Earth Path built along the Mountain. At the End of the path, behind the Bamboo Forest, was Zao He Jingshan's Residence.
Kuroki Jiro pushed the Bicycle, carrying a group of people's luggage, and led the way, "The main reason I invited Mr. Mouri here today is that I hope to help Teacher change his mood a bit. You are a busy person, I've caused you trouble."
"Not at all," Mori Kogoro scratched his head and smilingly said, "Master and I have been friends through Cocktail Parties for many years. Of course, I also want to help him a bit!"
"Since there's an Inn here with both liquor and hot spring arrangement, Uncle of course wouldn't refuse," Conan, who was walking behind, called out Mori Kogoro, "Right? Ran."
"Completely correct." Mouri Ran smilingly said.
Mori Kogoro was speechless and turned around, "What are you talking about!"
"But speaking of drinking alcohol and hand shaking," Haibara Ai looked towards Chi Feichi, "Could it be hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis?"
"Cannot make a judgment," Chi Feichi recalled, "Hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis is accompanied by asterixis, involuntary shaking of the arm, and chronic, recurrent changes in personality and behavior. It's impossible to make a judgment without seeing the person themselves."
"By the way," Mori Kogoro asked Kuroki Jiro, "Has Master Seizan not gone to the Hospital for a physical examination?"
"As you know, Master is a person who cares about Face and is a bit stubborn," Kuroki Jiro smiled helplessly, "When he went for a physical examination last year, the Doctor did say his liver wasn't very good and told him to control his drinking alcohol amount. However, he doesn't like going to the Hospital, saying that the feeling of being treated like an Old Man with illness everywhere isn't very good. Of course, his situation doesn't seem that serious, it's just that his fingers sometimes tremble slightly, affecting his painting. I advised him twice, but seeing his mood worsen, I could only let him be."
While they were talking, a group of people also entered the Bamboo Forest.
On both sides of the Yellow Earth Path, green bamboo stood neatly.
Feichi quietly poked its head out, Looking at the expanse of green Bamboo Forest and Grassland, and instantly became energetic, "Master, the scenery This Place is really good!"
"Is that so? But your Teacher's fate is really good," Mori Kogoro was still smilingly talking to Kuroki Jiro, "To have such an understanding Disciple Kuroki Jiro beside him."
Kuroki Jiro still had the honest look of a Contestant, "It is because of Teacher that I can be where I am today. But I unexpectedly didn't know Mr. Mouri also had a Disciple Kuroki Jiro."
"Yes, he is considered my Eldest Disciple," Mori Kogoro smilingly said, glancing at Chi Feichi's cold profile walking Aside, and scratched his head as he leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro's ear, whispering teasingly, "He is very capable, but he has no intention of becoming a Detective in the future, and he's completely unrelated to being understanding."
Chi Feichi didn't even give Mori Kogoro a gaze, "Oh, then sorry."
Mori Kogoro: "!"
He spoke so softly, and he could still hear it?
Clear and leisurely birdsong came from the Bamboo Forest.
"Human! Human!"
Mori Kogoro found a target to transfer the topic, and looked up, "Oh? It's a Warbler!"
Conan gave a dry laugh. Uncle facing his own Disciple Kuroki Jiro was just like a rat encountering a Cat, hopeless.
Kuroki Jiro also found it interesting, smiled a bit, and cooperated with Mori Kogoro to transfer the topic, "There are many Warblers in this Bamboo Forest."
Mori Kogoro felt a sigh of relief in his heart, and glanced at Chi Feichi with resentment: Look at other people's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, can this kid be gentle towards his Teacher... No, that's too high a request, can he be a bit kind?
Chi Feichi gave Mori Kogoro's resentful Face a glance and moved his line of sight: Childish.
Mori Kogoro: "..."
How to deal with the feeling of being despised by my Disciple Kuroki Jiro, how can I maintain the dignity of being a Teacher in front of such a Disciple, waiting online.
"It's coming from this way," Mouri Ran was really distracted and didn't notice the silent despise and being despised between the Master and Disciple here. She went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest and looked towards the depths of the Bamboo Forest, "Huh? This person is..."
In the Bamboo Forest, an Old Man in simple gray clothing with gray hair reaching the back of his Neck sat on a Rock, with his back facing the Street. Painting tools were placed by his foot, and he was focused on the painting on the easel in front of him.
"Master Seizan!" Mouri Ran recognized the other party.
Haibara Ai went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest, looked at that figure, and nodded slightly. He indeed had some master demeanor, and he didn't look to be in such a bad state.
Mori Kogoro led a group of people into the Bamboo Forest and greeted Hayakawa Seizan.
Hayakawa Seizan put the painting Aside, letting Conan and Haibara Ai take the painting to check. He laughed heartily at Mori Kogoro, "Confucius said, 'Is it not a joy to have friends come over from afar?' That's probably talking about This Situation. Unexpectedly, you would pass by This Place."
Conan and Haibara Ai looked at the painting Aside, and also took the painting and walked closer.
"It's okay," Hayakawa Seizan smilingly said, "Occasionally having some excitement is also a good thing."
"However, it's great to see that your body is so robust!" Mori Kogoro said.
"Don't look at me being older, I'm still strong and vigorous!" Hayakawa Seizan still sat on the Rock, with a long gray beard, and the Wrinkles on his Face curved slightly from smiling, making him look kind at first glance. He turned around and pointed to the Bamboo Forest, saying, "Just like just now, I was sitting This Place sketching the Bamboo Forest, hahaha..."
Mori Kogoro leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro, who was standing Aside with downcast eyes and was extremely respectful, and whispered, "How can I not see any pressure in Master's heart at all?"
"Can't you see it?" Kuroki Jiro opened one eye, and said with a serious expression, "He doesn't want others to see his lonely appearance, so he's pretending to be calm."
Mori Kogoro turned around and observed Hayakawa Seizan.
Is he pretending?
Chi Feichi also observed Hayakawa Seizan's state a bit. He always felt that he didn't seem like someone who would commit suicide.
A Warbler chirped and flew through the Bamboo Forest, attracting Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai's attention.
Mori Kogoro looked up at the Warbler, "This is the sound they make when they cross the mountain valley."
Hayakawa Seizan got up. He wasn't tall, about 1.6 meters. Probably due to his age, his body was a bit thin and frail, making him appear even shorter, "Actually, that's their vigilance sound. Sorry, I have to ask you to leave This Place first. This Bamboo Forest, to these Warblers, is a sacred and inviolable holy... land..."
The Warbler chirped and flew a circle, landing on Chi Feichi's shoulder. It didn't forget to call its Companions with its clear sound, "Over here, over here."
Its spirituality wasn't sufficient for it to express itself too clearly. It just felt that this person made it feel comfortable, like seeing a Companion, and wanted to call its Companions to come over and witness its new discovery.
Conan, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai were silent.
Hayakawa Seizan and Kuroki Jiro were also silent.
This is the Warbler's vigilance?
It even landed on someone else's shoulder.
Mori Kogoro secretly observed Hayakawa Seizan's slightly surprised and awkward expression, and felt a sweat in his heart.
The face-slap came a bit suddenly, which is fatal for an Old Man who cares about Face. Was his choice to bring Chi Feichi to visit this time a bit depressing...
(End of Chapter)
Early the next morning.
Since the Train could go directly and was much faster than driving himself, and there weren't many trains heading to the Destination, so it wouldn't be crowded, Chi Feichi decisively gave up on driving himself there.
The Mouri Troublemaker Trio and the duo of Chi Feichi and his companion, who freeloaded food, fun, and cases, met up at the Station and took the Train to Kanagawa.
When they arrived at the Destination, Kuroki Jiro was already waiting at the Station. Upon seeing Mori Kogoro, he warmly stepped forward to greet them, "Mr. Mouri!"
"Kuroki," Mori Kogoro walked forward smiling, "You had to come over to pick us up, that's really troublesome for you!"
Chi Feichi followed, and by the way, he observed the Vicinity.
This is a Small Town, not very prosperous, but quiet and leisurely enough.
There weren't many passersby, and almost no one was here for tourism. Most of the people entering and exiting the Station were locals going elsewhere or returning.
Kuroki Jiro was a stout young man. His front hair was tied back, exposing his forehead and straight eyebrows. His face shape was square, and his palm was also quite broad and thick. Compared to a Disciple Kuroki Jiro of a famous painter, he looked more like a Contestant.
However, Chi Feichi paid attention to the thick Cocoon on Kuroki Jiro's finger joints from holding a paintbrush year-round, the pink pigment residue in his fingernail cracks, and the trace of black ash charcoal powder deeply embedded in the skin at the side joint of his Palm.
Painting doesn't require agile fingers, nor is it only suitable for those with good-looking hands to pick up a paintbrush.
Putting aside his idea and talent, it was clear that Kuroki Jiro himself was a diligent person. As long as his talent wasn't outrageously bad, his work wouldn't be too bad either.
But, Hayakawa Seizan is famous for sketching, yet his Disciple also paints watercolors...
"Let me introduce you, this is Mr. Kuroki whom I told you about last night," Mori Kogoro smilingly introduced the group of people he brought to Kuroki Jiro, "This is my Disciple Chi Feichi!"
"Hello."
"This is his Younger Sister Ai."
"Hello."
"This is my daughter Ran, and Conan, who is currently staying at my home."
"Mr. Kuroki, hello."
"Hello, pleased to meet you."
"Pleased to meet you all as well," Kuroki Jiro smilingly responded, and took the luggage bag from Mori Kogoro's hand, walking towards Outside the Station, "Mr. Mouri, I rode a Bicycle here. The things can be tied to the Bicycle Back Seat, and we can walk over. It won't take too much time to get there."
Outside the Station, Kuroki Jiro placed the luggage bag Mori Kogoro brought on the Bicycle Back Seat, then took the bag Chi Feichi brought, placed it on as well, and tied it tightly with a string.
While waiting for Kuroki Jiro to tie the luggage, Mori Kogoro spoke about serious business, "Actually, during the phone call last night, I already had a general knowledge of the situation. Is Master Seizan's slump this time really that serious?"
"Yes," Kuroki Jiro said with a worried expression, "In the past three months, Teacher hasn't produced even one work."
"How could this happen?" Mori Kogoro asked with doubt.
Kuroki Jiro continued tying the luggage, "I think, his old age of seventy might be one reason, but he seemingly hasn't had much inspiration for writing. He's even so anxious that his fingers have started shaking recently."
"That's very serious..." Mori Kogoro said.
"Recently, Teacher hasn't been eating well, and his mood doesn't seem very stable," Kuroki Jiro finished tying the luggage and looked towards Mori Kogoro, "Sometimes I see him very excited, and sometimes he appears abnormally silent."
Mori Kogoro said with a heavy expression, "So, that's why he finally had the thought of suicide..."
"Uh-huh..." Kuroki Jiro responded, and quickly said, "Anyway, I'll take you over first."
On the Mountain behind the Station, houses were scattered sparsely along the Yellow Earth Path built along the Mountain. At the End of the path, behind the Bamboo Forest, was Zao He Jingshan's Residence.
Kuroki Jiro pushed the Bicycle, carrying a group of people's luggage, and led the way, "The main reason I invited Mr. Mouri here today is that I hope to help Teacher change his mood a bit. You are a busy person, I've caused you trouble."
"Not at all," Mori Kogoro scratched his head and smilingly said, "Master and I have been friends through Cocktail Parties for many years. Of course, I also want to help him a bit!"
"Since there's an Inn here with both liquor and hot spring arrangement, Uncle of course wouldn't refuse," Conan, who was walking behind, called out Mori Kogoro, "Right? Ran."
"Completely correct." Mouri Ran smilingly said.
Mori Kogoro was speechless and turned around, "What are you talking about!"
"But speaking of drinking alcohol and hand shaking," Haibara Ai looked towards Chi Feichi, "Could it be hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis?"
"Cannot make a judgment," Chi Feichi recalled, "Hepatic encephalopathy related to liver cirrhosis is accompanied by asterixis, involuntary shaking of the arm, and chronic, recurrent changes in personality and behavior. It's impossible to make a judgment without seeing the person themselves."
"By the way," Mori Kogoro asked Kuroki Jiro, "Has Master Seizan not gone to the Hospital for a physical examination?"
"As you know, Master is a person who cares about Face and is a bit stubborn," Kuroki Jiro smiled helplessly, "When he went for a physical examination last year, the Doctor did say his liver wasn't very good and told him to control his drinking alcohol amount. However, he doesn't like going to the Hospital, saying that the feeling of being treated like an Old Man with illness everywhere isn't very good. Of course, his situation doesn't seem that serious, it's just that his fingers sometimes tremble slightly, affecting his painting. I advised him twice, but seeing his mood worsen, I could only let him be."
While they were talking, a group of people also entered the Bamboo Forest.
On both sides of the Yellow Earth Path, green bamboo stood neatly.
Feichi quietly poked its head out, Looking at the expanse of green Bamboo Forest and Grassland, and instantly became energetic, "Master, the scenery This Place is really good!"
"Is that so? But your Teacher's fate is really good," Mori Kogoro was still smilingly talking to Kuroki Jiro, "To have such an understanding Disciple Kuroki Jiro beside him."
Kuroki Jiro still had the honest look of a Contestant, "It is because of Teacher that I can be where I am today. But I unexpectedly didn't know Mr. Mouri also had a Disciple Kuroki Jiro."
"Yes, he is considered my Eldest Disciple," Mori Kogoro smilingly said, glancing at Chi Feichi's cold profile walking Aside, and scratched his head as he leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro's ear, whispering teasingly, "He is very capable, but he has no intention of becoming a Detective in the future, and he's completely unrelated to being understanding."
Chi Feichi didn't even give Mori Kogoro a gaze, "Oh, then sorry."
Mori Kogoro: "!"
He spoke so softly, and he could still hear it?
Clear and leisurely birdsong came from the Bamboo Forest.
"Human! Human!"
Mori Kogoro found a target to transfer the topic, and looked up, "Oh? It's a Warbler!"
Conan gave a dry laugh. Uncle facing his own Disciple Kuroki Jiro was just like a rat encountering a Cat, hopeless.
Kuroki Jiro also found it interesting, smiled a bit, and cooperated with Mori Kogoro to transfer the topic, "There are many Warblers in this Bamboo Forest."
Mori Kogoro felt a sigh of relief in his heart, and glanced at Chi Feichi with resentment: Look at other people's Disciple Kuroki Jiro, can this kid be gentle towards his Teacher... No, that's too high a request, can he be a bit kind?
Chi Feichi gave Mori Kogoro's resentful Face a glance and moved his line of sight: Childish.
Mori Kogoro: "..."
How to deal with the feeling of being despised by my Disciple Kuroki Jiro, how can I maintain the dignity of being a Teacher in front of such a Disciple, waiting online.
"It's coming from this way," Mouri Ran was really distracted and didn't notice the silent despise and being despised between the Master and Disciple here. She went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest and looked towards the depths of the Bamboo Forest, "Huh? This person is..."
In the Bamboo Forest, an Old Man in simple gray clothing with gray hair reaching the back of his Neck sat on a Rock, with his back facing the Street. Painting tools were placed by his foot, and he was focused on the painting on the easel in front of him.
"Master Seizan!" Mouri Ran recognized the other party.
Haibara Ai went to the edge of the Bamboo Forest, looked at that figure, and nodded slightly. He indeed had some master demeanor, and he didn't look to be in such a bad state.
Mori Kogoro led a group of people into the Bamboo Forest and greeted Hayakawa Seizan.
Hayakawa Seizan put the painting Aside, letting Conan and Haibara Ai take the painting to check. He laughed heartily at Mori Kogoro, "Confucius said, 'Is it not a joy to have friends come over from afar?' That's probably talking about This Situation. Unexpectedly, you would pass by This Place."
Conan and Haibara Ai looked at the painting Aside, and also took the painting and walked closer.
"It's okay," Hayakawa Seizan smilingly said, "Occasionally having some excitement is also a good thing."
"However, it's great to see that your body is so robust!" Mori Kogoro said.
"Don't look at me being older, I'm still strong and vigorous!" Hayakawa Seizan still sat on the Rock, with a long gray beard, and the Wrinkles on his Face curved slightly from smiling, making him look kind at first glance. He turned around and pointed to the Bamboo Forest, saying, "Just like just now, I was sitting This Place sketching the Bamboo Forest, hahaha..."
Mori Kogoro leaned closer to Kuroki Jiro, who was standing Aside with downcast eyes and was extremely respectful, and whispered, "How can I not see any pressure in Master's heart at all?"
"Can't you see it?" Kuroki Jiro opened one eye, and said with a serious expression, "He doesn't want others to see his lonely appearance, so he's pretending to be calm."
Mori Kogoro turned around and observed Hayakawa Seizan.
Is he pretending?
Chi Feichi also observed Hayakawa Seizan's state a bit. He always felt that he didn't seem like someone who would commit suicide.
A Warbler chirped and flew through the Bamboo Forest, attracting Mouri Ran and Haibara Ai's attention.
Mori Kogoro looked up at the Warbler, "This is the sound they make when they cross the mountain valley."
Hayakawa Seizan got up. He wasn't tall, about 1.6 meters. Probably due to his age, his body was a bit thin and frail, making him appear even shorter, "Actually, that's their vigilance sound. Sorry, I have to ask you to leave This Place first. This Bamboo Forest, to these Warblers, is a sacred and inviolable holy... land..."
The Warbler chirped and flew a circle, landing on Chi Feichi's shoulder. It didn't forget to call its Companions with its clear sound, "Over here, over here."
Its spirituality wasn't sufficient for it to express itself too clearly. It just felt that this person made it feel comfortable, like seeing a Companion, and wanted to call its Companions to come over and witness its new discovery.
Conan, Mouri Ran, and Haibara Ai were silent.
Hayakawa Seizan and Kuroki Jiro were also silent.
This is the Warbler's vigilance?
It even landed on someone else's shoulder.
Mori Kogoro secretly observed Hayakawa Seizan's slightly surprised and awkward expression, and felt a sweat in his heart.
The face-slap came a bit suddenly, which is fatal for an Old Man who cares about Face. Was his choice to bring Chi Feichi to visit this time a bit depressing...
(End of Chapter)
