Serena Elizabeth

Before we knew it, it was April 19th.

On this day, the Suzuki Zaibatsu's 60th anniversary maritime banquet proceeded as scheduled, unaffected by the Kaito Kid's advance notice.

Although it seems like eight days have passed, in reality, only one day has elapsed.

Surprisingly, there haven't been any murders reported in the Mika newspaper recently.

Could it be that Kaito Kid's passive ability has been triggered?

Early in the morning, Fujino put on a formal long-sleeved suit, tied a tie, carried a long travel bag, and drove his motorcycle to Yokota.

This time, the Suzuki Zaibatsu Serena Elizabeth departed from Yokota. The plan for the sea party was to depart from Yokota Port and sail to Tokyo Port after three hours.

To be honest, Fujino couldn't understand why the Suzuki family, who lived in Tokyo, would send a giant ship from Yokota Port and go around in a circle back to Tokyo.

Perhaps this is the trouble that rich people have when they have too much money and too much free time.

Near Yokota Port, Fujino found a secluded spot, stored the motorcycle in his system space, and then strolled towards Yokota Port.

The streets were packed with people, including many prominent figures from all walks of life in Japan, as well as onlookers and reporters.

Fujino initially didn't quite understand this situation.

It's just the Suzuki Zaibatsu's 60th anniversary celebration, is it really necessary to gather around and watch?

Until he saw the Serena Elizabeth.

The Serena Elizabeth is a giant cruise ship, larger than a typical warship, resembling a fortress at sea; calling it an aircraft carrier wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Fujino sensed that this giant ship was even bigger than the Titanic.

"The Suzuki family is even richer than I imagined..."

Standing by the harbor, Fujino gazed at the Serena Elizabeth on the sea and couldn't help but sigh.

I wonder if a big ship will one day collide with an iceberg, triggering a tragic love story or something.

"Excuse me, are you Detective Fujino?"

At that moment, a man's voice came from behind.

Fujino was stunned by what he heard.

Looking back, I saw a man in a gray suit standing behind me.

Fujino nodded. "That's right, I am Fujino."

"Hello, my name is Nishino Masato, and I am Chairman Suzuki's secretary."

After introducing himself, Nishino Masato explained his purpose, "Because there are many people today, the chairman and his wife are busy preparing for the party and didn't have time to come, so they asked me to come and welcome Detective Fujino onto the ship."

"In that case, please lead the way."

Led by Masato Nishino, Fujino made his way smoothly into the interior of Nishino Masato Serena Elizabeth.

At this moment, five hundred celebrities from all over Japan had gathered in the spacious banquet hall.

On the stage in the banquet hall, there was a white banner that read, "Suzuki Zaibatsu 60th Anniversary Maritime Banquet".

As soon as he entered the banquet hall, Fujino spotted the Mori family in the crowd.

It's not that I care that much, it's just that Ran's look is too unique.

"Ran, Uncle Mori."

Fujino stepped forward and greeted the group.

After the group greeted each other, Ran was the first to notice the long travel bag Fujino was carrying on his back, and asked in confusion, "Fujino- Senior, what's that on your back?"

"It's Wooden Sword."

Fujino put down his travel bag and pulled out Wooden Sword from it. "Tonight, I'm going to use this to deal with Kaito Kid."

"Senior Fujino, do you also know swordsmanship?"

The Sonoko on the side looked somewhat surprised.

"I know a little bit."

Fujino nodded. "I have been studying swordsmanship with Master Suwa of the Konoha Martial Arts Dojo."

After exchanging pleasantries, Suzuki Jirokichi, the host of the banquet, took the stage to speak:

"Our Suzuki Zaibatsu has been established for sixty years. I would like to thank everyone for your support and encouragement. I hope you can forget about that thief and fully enjoy this elegant and grand banquet!"

As Fujino watched Suzuki Jirokichi speak on the stage, his eyebrows involuntarily furrowed slightly.

If he remembered correctly, this Suzuki Jirokichi should be the Kaito Kid in disguise.

Saying something like "forgetting about Kaito Kid" is just too contrived...

"But before the banquet begins, I'd like to share an idea that I've come up with."

At this moment, Suzuki Tomoko, dressed in a deep purple dress with gray silk stockings covering her legs, looking no older than forty, and wearing Black Star on her chest, slowly walked onto the stage.

After approaching Suzuki Jirokichi, she held up a small box and showed it to everyone. "Before boarding the ship, you all should have received a small box like this, right?"

"Now, please open this small box."

"The Black Star?!"

Upon hearing the sound, everyone opened the small boxes in their hands.

Upon opening them, one discovers that inside those small boxes, there are many identical Black Star arranged neatly.

At this moment, Suzuki Tomoko continued:

"This is my challenge to that phantom thief! Now everyone has a Black Star, a family heirloom of the Suzuki family. Of course, most of these are imitations of the Black Star, only one is real, but only I know about this real Black Star."

"Now, everyone, please pin the Black Star to your chests. If that thief is really capable, then let him steal it. I want to see if he can find the real one among so many Black Star."

This is Suzuki Tomoko's plan.

Fujino was somewhat speechless at Suzuki Tomoko's plan.

There's no need for reasoning; common sense dictates that the Black Star should be on Suzuki Tomoko.

First of all, the Black Star is a family heirloom of the Suzuki family.

How could the Suzuki family possibly entrust the precious pearls, which held such great significance for them, to an outsider for safekeeping?

So without a doubt, Suzuki Tomoko's Black Star is a truly Black Star.

Putting his thoughts aside, Fujino scanned his surroundings again.

In the blink of an eye, he saw Suzuki Jirokichi, dressed in a black suit, with a bulky figure, who was about to leave the banquet hall.

That is, Kuroba Kaito in his disguised state.

Seeing this, Fujino didn't hesitate for long and followed after them with his travel bag on his back.

They followed Suzuki Jirokichi all the way to the restroom.

As Fujino watched the toilet stall that 'Suzuki Jirokichi' had just entered, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Finally, I can get revenge for that flashbang.

After Fujino replaced his Vision Enhancement Glasses with Blue Light Blocking Glasses, he casually took out a Frozen Fish from his Pocket Dimension.

This Frozen Fish is the one we used a while ago.

He had just taken it out of the refrigerator before leaving the house, and hadn't had a chance to eat it yet...

Kaito Kid, face the punishment of Frozen Fish once again!

Immediately, Fujino knocked on the door of the toilet stall.