blogombal Chapter 73 They're not even going to act anymore.
Chapter 73 They're not even going to act anymore.
Chapter 73 They're not even going to act anymore.
This is understandable, though. While our group is indeed very wealthy, it still lags far behind the top-tier Suzuki Group.
Moreover, compared to the main group, which has no successor except for a grandson-in-law, the Suzuki Group is thriving and developing rapidly under the leadership of Shiro Suzuki, who is in his prime.
Akutagawa thought about some of the cases that followed. It seemed that several conglomerates, similar to the Suzuki Conglomerate, had ended up with their captains dying because they had disturbed the Grim Reaper.
Recalling the memes she had seen in her past life, Sonoko Suzuki takes Conan and the others to visit her rival's house, causing an accident to occur there.
It's so yin, so very yin.
After Hongozo took Honbu away, the way everyone looked at the group changed, especially towards the Suzuki sisters.
Fortunately, they won't have much interaction after the old man's death and before inheriting his estate, but if they can make good friends with several people, they can't possibly be unwilling.
Mariko Tsukimoto, who had previously been indifferent to them, suddenly became much more enthusiastic, since in her view, the future Tsukimoto Group belonged to her and her husband, Kitarou Minomoto.
If there's ever a time when I need someone to lend a hand, this will be a way to get help.
However, the rather eccentric spiky-haired son-in-law, Hon Ryuko, and Natsue's older sister, Hon Akie, couldn't stand Hon Mariko's appearance.
Ben Qiujiang, a cigarette dangling from his lips, spoke with a hint of sarcasm: "Last night we learned some inside information from the housekeeper about how Grandpa is handling the company and his assets." Ben Longnan raised his head and looked down at them: "Hey, he's really senile. We just threatened him a little, and he told us everything."
After hearing what Motoakie whispered over her shoulder, Rimako Kurumi forgot all about entertaining the Suzuki sisters and, in a daze, pulled Hokuro Motoaki aside to discuss what to do.
The group arrived at the ship's dining room, where Ben Xiajiang, who got along best with them, introduced her family members: "Besides my deceased parents, there are nine of us, all blood relatives. With you all here, today is even more lively."
It's clear that Natsue Tsukimoto really loves her marriage partner. Apart from shedding tears on the deck when she missed her parents who died in a car accident, she smiled happily throughout the entire time.
This made Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki quite envious. Sonoko kept glancing at Hiko Akutagawa, making it obvious that the topic naturally shifted to Ran: "Ran, do you have someone you like?"
Kogoro Mouri quickly denied it, not wanting Ran to be associated with that kid who was stealing his business and had suddenly disappeared: "How could that be? Ran is still a child, how could she have someone she likes?"
However, daughters grow up and leave home, and Xiaolan complained angrily, "What? Who said I don't have someone I like?"
Sonoko Suzuki nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, our Ran has had someone she likes for a long time. They're childhood friends, you know. Especially lately, I've always heard Ran talking about it."
People love gossip, and Xia Jiang's face was full of curiosity: "Really? What kind of person is he?"
Ran Mouri immediately switched to praise mode. If it weren't for the chilling aura emanating from Akutagawa Hiko's hand as he reached into Conan's clothes, this smug kid would definitely be in the red zone by now.
However, when the word "detective" was mentioned, everyone immediately looked up, as if they had been startled.
Ran Mouri, unaware of what she had said wrong, asked blankly and helplessly, "What's wrong with everyone?"
Ben Xiajiang quickly put his index finger to his lips: "Shh—my grandpa hates detectives the most. He says people who follow others and dig into their privacy are the most despicable."
Akutagawa glanced at Honichiro, who had been back for some time, and thought to himself that the old man probably wouldn't have a chance to hate detectives anymore.
Using the Dog Family's secret technique to enhance his sense of smell, he precisely detected a trace of blood among the various complex odors. It seemed the person was beyond saving.
Ran Mouri wanted to say a few words in defense of Shinichi Kudo. Although most detectives, including her father, would take on this kind of stalking job, Shinichi Kudo was different.
Before he could even finish speaking, Benwu returned from his room, and Benxia Jiang had no time to pay attention to them anymore.
Moreover, a sudden scream completely deprived Ran Mouri of any chance to explain.
The three figures rushed out simultaneously, leaving the others stunned.
Akutagawa Hiko was very satisfied with the speed at which he had broken through this time, and he was already on par with the two serious detectives. He would continue to follow this pattern from now on.
The group followed closely behind.
"It's the butler's voice!"
"That direction...is that Grandpa's room?!"
When everyone arrived, they saw the old butler lying on the ground in a panic, staring in terror at the room that was only slightly ajar.
When the door was finally pushed open, the old man, Benhao Zang, was already lying in a pool of blood, his chest no longer rising and falling.
Kogoro Mouri stopped everyone except Hiko Akutagawa from rushing in and quickly began examining the body. After completing the analysis...
This is a very precise conclusion reached by this experienced veteran homicide detective.
"Old Master Haozang was murdered about forty or fifty minutes ago."
Akutagawa Hiko also pretended to check off all the clues, revealing an expression that said, "I understand everything."
Conan, who had just been allowed in, immediately had a bad feeling and quickly sped up his search for clues, otherwise he felt that he would miss his chance.
Akutagawa glanced at Conan, who was still frantically searching for clues, and immediately began his deduction: "Judging from the environment, this is a locked room. The windows are closed, and there's only one key that can unlock it—"
Ben Qiujiang exclaimed in surprise, "So, this is a locked-room murder?!"
Benlong asked, "Could it be suicide? This old man has done a lot of bad things. It's normal for him to commit suicide because he's old and can't bear it."
Kogoro Mouri immediately retorted, "If it was suicide, then where is the murder weapon?"
Tatsuo Kuraki, seemingly very experienced, guessed, "Isn't it in detective novels that sharp ice can be used as a knife? After killing someone, it melts and the murder weapon disappears."
"That's not the case. It was a homicide."
Akutagawa pointed to the bloodstains on the threshold: "The old man was stabbed when he opened the door. After he broke free, he closed the door to hide from the assailant, which created the secret room. The bloodstains outside were wiped away."
"As for those who had the opportunity to commit the crime..."
Akutagawa Hiko pointed at the three: "You three are: Honbu, who was called away early by the old man and didn't return until very late; Ichiro Kurumi, who arrived relatively late; and Tatsuo Honbu, who went to the toilet for a long time!"
Having forced himself into a classic three-way choice situation, Akutagawa Hiko let out a long, satisfying sigh.