Options system in my brain: Detective Conan

Regarding the incident where the Tsukino brothers collaborated to use Kaitou Kid to monopolize gems, the progress of this case was significantly hindered because Kaitou Kid had stolen the Scarlet Shadow Heart.

However, the Metropolitan Police Department still investigated Tsukino Takashi and the detective from the First Investigation Division who was responsible for returning the gems to the display case.

It was later discovered that the detective's girlfriend's account had received multiple transfers from Tsukino Takashi's personal account.

In the end, the criminal detective from the First Investigation Division will be prosecuted for bribery and abuse of power.

Whether he will ultimately be considered an accomplice to Tsukino Takashi depends on the Metropolitan Police Department's investigation into the gem case.

No matter what happens, his position as a police officer will undoubtedly be lost.

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There was also a case involving the explosion of a collection display case.

Because Kaitou Kid had knocked Tsukino Takashi unconscious, Takashi was unable to delete the program on his computer in time. Ultimately, the Metropolitan Police found software for remotely controlling bombs on his device.

Alongside the Metropolitan Police Department's investigation into the staff organizing the exhibition hall, it was eventually confirmed that Tsukino Takashi had installed the explosives.

Although Tsukino Takashi constantly emphasized that the bomb was intended to deter Kaitou Kid, he was eventually prosecuted for attempted murder, endangering public safety, and other crimes.

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Additionally, although Ginzo Nakamori successfully recovered the Moonflower Necklace, Kaitou Kid still managed to steal the important Scarlet Shadow Heart.

After Conan pieced together the incomplete information and clues, he was ultimately unable to fully understand how Kaitou Kid discovered the whereabouts of the Scarlet Shadow Heart.

As a result, Toru Amuro found himself in a very awkward situation.

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Conan even considered advising Toru Amuro not to return to the organization.

However, he immediately realized that if Toru Amuro directly left the organization because of this incident, it would be tantamount to confirming that Amuro had deliberately deceived them.

In the end, Conan could only provide Amuro Toru with as much information as he had uncovered.

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Toru Amuro returned to the organization the day after the exhibition.

At the organization's base, Amuro met Vodka and Korn.

No one else was present.

"Just the two of you?" Toru Amuro asked Vodka.

"The big brother went to see Rum."

Vodka's broad smile made Amuro feel a bit uneasy.

From Vodka's words, Toru Amuro deduced that Rum was not in the organization.

However, since this matter was ordered by Rum, Rum would definitely learn about the gem in the end.

Gin himself was already difficult to handle, but Rum, as the second-in-command of the organization, was obviously far more challenging to deal with.

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Toru Amuro waited there for a while until Vodka smiled and said, "Why, Bourbon, are you concerned about Rum's attitude?"

"Yes, after all, it seems Rum's mission wasn't accomplished this time."

Toru Amuro did not deny it but responded to Vodka's words in a cheerful and joking tone.

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"Have you seen Vermouth?"

"No."

Korn, who was maintaining his sniper rifle, responded to Amuro's question curtly.

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Toru Amuro's return to the organization this time was not just about the gems.

Now he was certain that Akikawa Kyousuke had not intentionally killed his subordinate Yuya Kazami.

In this case, Vermouth should pay the price for Yuya Kazami's death.

Unfortunately, Vermouth was not present at the moment.

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About an hour later, Gin returned to the organization.

He was wearing his usual black coat and hat, with a cigarette in his mouth.

"Big brother, what did Rum say?" Vodka asked.

"Rum said the identification results are out," Gin said, immediately pulling out his gun and pointing it at Toru Amuro.

"The gems are fake."

Under the brim of his black hat, Gin's sharp eyes were revealed.

He coldly stared at Toru Amuro, his finger on the trigger.

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Despite having Gin's gun pressed against his temple, Toru Amuro raised his hands without showing the slightest hint of fear or panic.

"How do you explain this, Bourbon?"

"I heard from Vodka that even though you knew this gem was fake, you still returned it intact.

You don't think everyone is stupid, do you?" Gin questioned Toru Amuro.

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"People always make mistakes. Kaitou Kid tricked me."

"He said during the broadcast at the end that the gem was genuine. I thought it was Tsukino Takashi who manipulated Kaitou Kid's broadcast."

Toru Amuro raised his hands halfway and spoke in a calm voice.

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However, even after hearing Amuro's explanation, Gin did not lower his gun.

"Tricked?"

"If it were someone else, I might believe it."

"Bourbon, would you really fall for such a simple and clumsy lie?"

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Clearly, Gin did not believe Toru Amuro's statement.

"Or is it that Bourbon deliberately sabotaged the organization's plan and handed over the fake gem?"

"When the organization investigates, you'll use the excuse that you were tricked by Kaitou Kid to explain handing over the fake gem, right?" Gin continued.

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Hearing Gin's words, Toru Amuro felt deeply shocked.

Gin, someone who hadn't participated in the plan at all, had guessed the actual situation quite closely.

"Sometimes, I have to admire your imagination, Gin."

Toru Amuro laughed heartily.

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"I wasn't just here for the gems. I was helping with your last-minute request."

"Aren't you also curious why Vodka and Korn, who were assigned tasks, were lounging in the building the whole time without taking any real action?"

Toru Amuro's voice was clear and powerful, making it impossible to associate him with someone who had a gun pressed to his head and could be killed at any moment.

He knew he couldn't show any cowardice at that moment.

Gin's observational skills were no less than his own.

If there was even the slightest clue, or if he showed any hesitation, Gin would likely notice it.

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This was why Toru Amuro insisted on his explanation while redirecting suspicion toward Vodka and Korn.

When Vodka heard Toru Amuro drag him into the conversation, he quickly said:

"We decided to stay outside to support you after seeing you enter the place, Bourbon.

Neither Korn's image nor mine was suitable for sneaking into the venue, so you were the only one who could act.

Besides, when Kaitou Kid got the gems and was about to escape, didn't Korn already shoot him?"

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"If he was shot, then why is Kaitou Kid still alive?"

Toru Amuro's rhetorical question silenced Vodka.

Even he didn't understand why the phantom thief, who was supposed to be dead, reappeared at the end and successfully stole the real gem.

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(End of Chapter)