Fujino: I Like Watching Soccer Too

Fujino took the 'butterfly' and glanced at it.

The shape of the 'butterfly' is not particularly prominent; the overall color is red, and it is about the size of a stamp.

Fujino had heard of such a thing in his previous life.

I just haven't seen it with my own eyes.

After examining the 'butterfly' for a moment, Goto then asked, "Explain to me how this thing is different from other medicines."

"This stuff is a new variety made from psychedelic drugs and marijuana. It's very addictive and more than three times stronger than regular drugs. It's a more powerful drug for people who can no longer be satisfied with regular drugs."

After a pause, the gaunt man continued, "Moreover, this thing can temporarily numb a person's nerves, making them unable to feel pain, and can even enhance physical strength."

"What about the side effects?"

Fujino clenched the red card in his hand, his tone becoming even colder, "Don't tell me this thing has no side effects."

The gaunt man was startled. "Butterflies have extremely strong hallucinogenic properties; they can completely drive people insane. I didn't want to stock this stuff anymore, because the production costs are too high, but I couldn't resist customer demand..."

Does it make people lose their minds?

Fujino narrowed his eyes upon hearing this, pressing the hidden blade in his hand against the gaunt man's throat, and then continued, "One last question, where can I find the supplier who sells this kind of thing?"

The gaunt man glanced at the silver-white hidden blade. "It's the Sumiyoshi-kai. The goods I have now were all obtained from them."

"Thank you for your cooperation. I hope you will be a good person in your next life."

Fujino took a deep breath, then thrust the sword in his hand straight at the man's throat without the slightest hesitation.

According to his investigation, the 'butterfly' drug used by the murderer who killed Xiao Yi's mother was bought from this guy.

Furthermore, many people have become murderers because they ingested 'butterfly'.

In the moments when those people lost their minds, they killed many innocent people, including their own relatives.

"Sumiyoshi-kai?"

Fujino still had some impression of the Sumiyoshi-kai -kai.

He remembered that last time, he was the gambling addict Zhang Tianzhengci who was kidnapped from the Sumiyoshi-kai.

He had heard about what happened afterward.

Just as he had predicted, the gambling addict, unable to afford the exorbitant medical expenses due to his company's bankruptcy, ended up as a gambler.

However, this jump did not cause any ripples.

It only occupied a small space on the page of the Mihua newspaper.

It doesn't even deserve an accompanying picture.

"I never expected to run into him again this time..."

Fujino pulled out the blood-stained hidden blade, letting the gushing blood stain his robe red. "Since it's already stained with blood, it doesn't matter if it gets stained a little more tonight."

Following the information provided by the gaunt man, Fujino persuaded people along the way and found the Sumiyoshi-kai's factory.

It's called a factory, but it's really just a small workshop with a dozen or so people in an abandoned warehouse in the suburbs.

Most of them are illegal immigrants who have been kidnapped.

Despite it being past midnight, the kidnapped stowaways were still working overtime to make 'butterflies' to meet the high demand in the 'market'.

Based on Fujino's observations using Eagle Eye Vision.

The Sumiyoshi-kai actually has only three members.

These three people were old acquaintances of his.

They were the same burly men in suits who tried to cut off Zhang Tianzhengci's fingers last time.

After observing for a while, Fujino began to take action.

He first used the [Night Ranger] skill from the Assassin's Robe to infiltrate the factory.

Then, taking advantage of the moment when the stowaways were resting, he suddenly appeared from the darkness and pierced the chest of the man in the suit with his hidden blade.

With Fujino's current strength, coupled with the passive effect of the Assassin's Robe...

He easily dealt with the three armed men.

They also seized three handguns from them.

They also collected their Soul Power into the Lotus Medal.

As for those stowaways who were forced to participate in making 'butterflies'...

Fujino did not kill them as well.

Although his bottom line had been completely shattered as his robes were stained with blood, he still retained the most basic principle—not to kill innocent people indiscriminately.

Time flies.

The drifting snowflakes continued as the day passed.

The snow on the streets began to melt at a visible rate.

The date arrived at January 1st.

It was past midnight, around 2 a. m.

The blood on Fujino's body had dried, turning mostly a deep red.

He was riding his motorcycle on his way home.

That night, he used his hidden blade to kill seven people.

The Soul Power of the seven people was collected and incorporated into the Lotus Medal.

Including Pisco, Kangawa Ryu, Inui Shoichi, and Nishikawa Mutsumi, he has collected 550 points of Soul Power.

The Soul Lotus's level naturally increased to level three.

At the same time, a new skill was acquired: [Soul Lotus Origin (Converts the Soul Lotus to a seed state, sets an anchor point, summons back the Lotus Medal, and can convert it back to the Soul Lotus state)]

Fujino stared at the new Soul Lotus skill on the system interface, feeling that it was a fairly practical skill.

According to the system description, this should be a skill that can summon the Soul Lotus even when the distance is great, and can send the Soul Lotus back after use.

With this skill, it will be much easier for him to open the Soul Lotus in the future.

January 1st, morning.

January 1st, the first day of the new year, is a holiday in Japan.

Because of what happened last night, Fujino, who only fell asleep at 3 a. m., didn't get up until 6 or 7 a. m.

Everything was as usual.

Ai Haibara gets up and cooks with Akemi Miyano.

However, during the meal, Ai Haibara vaguely glanced at Fujino, seemingly lost in thought.

"Knock knock knock!"

There was a sudden knock on the door.

"I'll go."

Fujino was the first to get up.

Pushing open the door, you see four elementary school students.

The leader is Conan, the Shinigami Elementary School Student.

Behind him followed a short, fat, and thin trio.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Fujino looked at Conan, his eyes narrowing slightly.

In his eyes, Conan is definitely a jinx.

Every time Conan, that little brat, came to his house or to Snow King Ice City, he was on tenterhooks.

After all, it's no joke if Conan comes to your house to film an episode.

If this kid can't control himself, he'll film an entire episode at his house.

His small building is estimated to plummet in value.

"Brother Fujino!"

Ayumi, who was following behind Conan, greeted him, "We're here to see Haibara!"

"Is Haibara home?"

Standing next to Ayumi, Mitsuhiko explained, "We made a promise yesterday to go watch the Emperor's Cup final together today."

Fujino pondered for a moment and nodded in understanding, "I see..."

The Japan Emperor's Cup final is usually held on New Year's Day.

Fujino thought for a moment, and realized that today did indeed happen on January 1st.

Yesterday was October 11th, I think. A year has passed in the blink of an eye, hasn't it?

Fujino had long since gotten used to this bizarre timeline in the Conan World, and there was nothing to complain about.

"In that case, how about I take you to the stadium?"

Fujino paused for a moment, then continued, "I also quite enjoy watching football."

Of course, Fujino doesn't like watching football.

Whether in the past life or the present.

His going to watch the game was simply to trigger another System Task:

Detective Profession Mission: 56,000 Hostages

Mission Objective: To resolve the shooting threat at the National Stadium.

Mission Reward: One million yen, one hundred Detective Reputation

Mission Location: National Stadium