A showdown driven by strategic intent, judging from the results, didn't seem to fully align with the goal of keeping Fujino completely in the dark about this matter.
However, it did align with the shared interests of Conan and the FBI.
The FBI didn't care either way; they simply didn't want someone constantly staring at them and becoming a threat to them.
To the point where, when the real threat finally arrived, they would remain completely oblivious.
As for Conan, it was even simpler; he simply didn't want Fujino to touch anything related to the organization.
Therefore, a transparent strategy was the best approach.
You came here to investigate Hondo Eisuke.
We told you, I'm with the CIA, and Hondo Eisuke's older sister is also with the CIA.
Now that these things have been said, what else is there for you to investigate?
This was what Conan thought.
Shuichi Akai naturally thought the same way.
He glanced sideways at Conan, feeling in his heart that this kid was quite absurd.
Cooperating with the FBI without flinching, his mindset was also different from ordinary children...
And so, he tentatively started, "It is said that the reason that child was able to find this place was because he heard the button-pressing sounds of his father's colleague sending a text message or making a call."
"Button-pressing sounds...?"
Conan frowned upon hearing this and looked at Shuichi Akai.
Shuichi Akai then continued, "However, there is no one from the CIA inside the hospital."
Conan: "..." "!!!"
Instantly, Conan figured out all the twists and turns within it.
Jodie, standing nearby, noticed this cool boy making such an expression and couldn't help but wonder, "Is there a problem?"
With a gloomy face, Conan said in a deep voice, "Hondo Eisuke's father is a member of