Amuro Tooru: You're Really Weak!

It took Kazeo Kyosuke a moment to recover from his shock after they brushed past each other.

He quickly turned around to look at the figure's back, looking somewhat surprised.

I was drugged yesterday, and I actually ran into him on the street today?

What incredible luck!

However, Kazeo Kyosuke didn't care about all that; he was overjoyed.

Don't miss this opportunity!

If we don't teach that damn black guy a lesson today, will he still be called Kazeto?

However, he quickly regained control of his lower body and did not immediately chase after them.

In his eyes, all dark-skinned people looked the same.

With so many black animals, he couldn't be sure which one was the right one just by looking at them.

If I've mistaken him for someone else, that would be a real problem...

Thinking of this, Kazeo Kyosuke calmed down and re-examined Amuro Tooru, scrutinizing him closely.

On the other side, Amuro Tooru, who was walking down the street and planning to find a part-time job, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He vaguely sensed a murderous intent coming from behind him.

Turning around, I saw a man standing behind me, looking me up and down with a somewhat excited gaze.

The man was dressed in a suit, tall and handsome, with fair skin and a beauty mark under his eye. He had a refined and approachable demeanor.

"Um?"

Amuro Tooru frowned slightly, looking somewhat puzzled by the man who was inexplicably scrutinizing him.

Kazeo Kyosuke also noticed Amuro Tooru turning around.

When I saw that dark face, my gaze froze.

These words suddenly popped into my mind:

When I saw that face on the street, I knew it was that little bastard who had stolen my gun.

—General Mike.

A sharp pain shot through the back of my head, and memories of being drugged yesterday flooded back.

He might not have been sure before, but he will never forget that smile!

That's right, it was this damn black guy who stole his gun!

However, after thinking it over, he did not choose to act immediately. Instead, he forced a smile that was more like a grimace and waved at Amuro Tooru.

Amuro Tooru: "...?"

Judging from their behavior, the other person should know me, but I have no recollection of them at all.

But since the other party waved, they must have met somewhere before, right?

Amuro Tooru glanced at Kazeo Kyosuke with suspicion, noticing the injury on his head...

He quickly came to the conclusion that the other person must be a poor soul who had accidentally fallen and become mentally disabled.

Out of pity for people with intellectual disabilities, Amuro Tooru returned a sympathetic look, raised his hand and waved skillfully, revealing a warm, friendly smile like a big brother next door.

Kazeo Kyosuke: "..."

Is this guy mocking me?!

His complexion turned ugly.

She did that kind of thing yesterday, and today she still dares to wave at him so boldly...

Do you really think he's a fool?

That damn black guy is going too far!

But reason told him that now was not the time to act.

We need to find a place where there isn't one...

"What a strange person."

Seeing that the other party did not respond, Amuro Tooru made a sarcastic remark, then turned around and left, while Kazeo Kyosuke followed far behind.

"You've caught up?"

Amuro Tooru glanced back at Kazeo Kyosuke, who was following not far behind him, and frowned.

As a spy, he could easily detect such clumsy tracking.

He just didn't quite understand...

Who exactly is this guy, and why is he following me?

Although I don't know who the other person is, following him definitely means they have ulterior motives...

Forget it, let's just grab him and interrogate him first.

Amuro Tooru pondered, his eyes narrowing slightly, his expression gradually darkening, before he turned a corner and stepped into a side alley.

"A great opportunity!"

Kazeo Kyosuke was also excited upon seeing this.

His original plan was to follow them to their hideout...

It was a public street, so it was inconvenient to make a move, but since the other party had given him the opportunity, he naturally had to seize it.

Immediately following behind, Kazeo Kyosuke entered the alleyway that Amuro Tooru had just turned into.

Looking at that golden-yellow back of his head, Kazeo Kyosuke could no longer contain his excitement.

He glanced around, his trembling hand grabbing a wooden stick from the side. Mimicking the movements of an old zither player, he slammed the stick down hard on Amuro Tooru: "Damn you, black-skinned man, die!"

"Bang!"

A muffled thud.

Amuro Tooru turned around and looked back.

Kazeo Kyosuke was completely bewildered.

Their eyes met for a moment, a slight awkwardness in their gazes.

Amuro Tooru reacted quickly, raising his hand to grab the falling wooden stick, and then delivering a knee strike to Kazeo Kyosuke's stomach.

"Puff!"

The intense pain caused him to vomit a mouthful of blood.

Before he could even catch his breath, he was immediately followed by an over-the-shoulder throw, which slammed him heavily to the ground.

"Ah!"

This time, he let out a shout.

Upon hearing the sound, Amuro Tooru, who was about to launch a further beating at the mouthful of blood on the ground, paused in his tracks.

He hadn't even used his full strength yet.

Why did the other person vomit blood?

If I had used all my power just now, I probably would have been killed instantly.

This is a bit unexpected...

Are the people who have their eyes on him really that weak?

"Hateful..."

Just as Amuro Tooru was wondering what was going on, Kazeo Kyosuke also came to his senses.

He initially thought the other party was just a Xiao Hei skilled at deception and sneak attacks.

But now it seems that this dark-skinned man is not simple!

Kazeo Kyosuke immediately analyzed his situation.

Seeing that the situation was not good, he turned and ran!

"Etc!"

Amuro Tooru wanted to call him back.

But having his physical potential unleashed by the over-the-shoulder throw, he was incredibly fast. Dragging his tattered suit, he ran out of the alley in the blink of an eye.

By the time Amuro Tooru tried to give chase, the other person had already disappeared from the street.

Amuro Tooru: "..."

Who is this person?

Despite being so weak, it runs faster than a rabbit.

It felt like they were looking for him to seek revenge, but...

So weak, she shouldn't be the one to blame...

Was he just a robber trying to steal his money?

"Well...!"

Amuro Tooru sighed softly, "The atmosphere these days is getting more and more chaotic."

"Damn black skin... cough cough..."

Kazeo Kyosuke, supporting himself against the wall, staggered away from the scene. He glanced back and, seeing that Blackie hadn't followed, couldn't help but cough twice in complaint.

He coughed twice, and in doing so, he smeared two mouthfuls of bright red blood onto his hands.

Staring at his blood-stained hands, Kazeo Kyosuke's expression turned strange, and he fell silent for a moment.

Yesterday, the beating from Beika Batman and the hanging from a lamppost had already caused him internal injuries.

There was nothing wrong with it at first, but the other party had a good sense of proportion; one more punch would have resulted in serious injury.

But today, this Xiao Hei's knee knocked me, and I was seriously injured.

That's how the matchmaking system on Mihua Grand Stage works; if you keep playing against this kind of character, you're guaranteed to die!

I just narrowly escaped death...

Tokyo - An underground concert.

At the underground entrance, Fujino listened to the loud music playing in his ears and glanced at Hakuba Saguru: "So, you think Odagiri Toshiya be the murderer?"

"That's right. Actually, it's not just him. Tomonari Shin, Jinno Tamaki, and everyone involved in the case are suspects. But I think he deserves to be investigated first."

Hakuba Saguru nodded. "Don't you think so?"

Fujino: "Haha..."

"He was present at yesterday's celebration. Odagiri Toshiya left-handed. When he arrived at the event, he was carrying a guitar case... and there might even be a gun inside."

Hakuba Saguru pondered, "If he is the murderer, then Odagiri Toshiro is also a strong suspect."

"You've started suspecting Criminal Investigation Department Odagiri again?"

Fujino glanced at Hakuba Saguru speechlessly once again.

"Based on previous intelligence, Odagiri Toshiya should also be involved in the previous case."

Hakuba Saguru thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "If he was the one who killed Jinno Tamotsu, then Odagiri Toshiro killed those two policemen with his own hands in order to protect his son."

"You really dare to guess..."

Fujino glanced at Hakuba Saguru speechlessly again. "To actually suspect the current Criminal Investigation Department and his family, I can only say that you are truly worthy of the name."

I guess only the son of this superintendent of police would dare to do something like this.

To openly suspect the son of the Criminal Investigation Department, or to suggest that the Criminal Investigation Department is also a suspect in the murder of the current police officer.

If this idea were applied to an ordinary police officer...

No, even the police wouldn't think that way.

Even in the world of detectives, that would be incredibly groundbreaking.

Hakuba Saguru didn't think too much about it, "Detectives only pursue the truth. Before the truth comes to light, anything is possible, isn't it?"

"That's just you."

Fujino chuckled helplessly. "This world isn't just black and white. Some things aren't meant to be exposed to the light... The sunlight is too blinding. Some people will be burned beyond recognition and end up fighting back desperately. Sometimes, darkness can only be eliminated by purer darkness."

All I can say is that this kid is used to being arrogant.

This case involved the Criminal Investigation Department, so in accordance with the principle of delegating authority, the Commissioner of Police, who is one level above the Criminal Investigation Department, was in charge of directing this case.

Superintendent General Hakuba entrusted the case entirely to Juzo Megure and Shiratori Ninzaburo.

They did dare to suspect Odagiri Toshiro, but there was definitely a limit; they wouldn't treat him as harshly as they would a regular suspect.

Fujino got involved because of Superintendent General Hakuba... or other high-ranking officials involved in the case.

Although Odagiri Toshiya a suspect, because of Odagiri Toshiro's connection, the main suspect is now Tomonari Shin.

As for Hakuba, with his father backing him up, he was obviously much more assertive.

What Criminal Investigation Department? The son of the Criminal Investigation Department.

A higher-ranking official can crush you.

In his eyes, as long as it doesn't involve higher-level suspects, they are all suspects treated equally.

This is probably why Superintendent General Hakuba sent Hakuba Saguru...

It's truly the evils of capitalism, the evils of rigid social structures.

"But it was still darkness."

Hakuba Saguru said in a deep voice, "Using darkness to devour darkness will only make the darkness deeper and deeper until it eventually devours darkness itself."

That's true.

Fujino nodded and said nothing more.

In his memory, it was clear that Odagiri Toshiya was not the murderer.

The reason he had arranged to meet with Jinno Tamotsu was that he had discovered evidence of the other party's drug trafficking and was trying to blackmail him.

It wasn't until a month ago that Odagiri Toshiro discovered his son's lighter, and from the name on the lighter, he recalled the case of Jinno Tamotsu from a year ago...

Perhaps to protect his son, or for some other reason, he did not issue an official document to reinvestigate the case, but instead secretly entrusted the case to Nara Detective... who was the first policeman to be killed.

In the subsequent investigation, because he was involved, and if the extortion was revealed, his son would definitely go to jail, so he didn't reveal the matter.

As they descended the stairs and opened the door, a dimly lit, spacious basement came into view.

At the far end of the basement was a large stage, where several young people dressed in revealing cyberpunk style were rocking out energetically. One of them was Odagiri Toshiya.

At this time, Odagiri Toshiya was still the same purple-haired guy, wearing a revealing cyberpunk top and black leather pants, holding an electric guitar and singing in an exaggerated manner. He looked like a non-mainstream rock singer.

Above them, Japan flashed, making one feel somewhat dizzy, while below the stage, a chaotic crowd danced wildly.

The crowd was filled with all sorts of people, from flamboyant, non-mainstream individuals to street thugs and the like...

Of course, there were also people who came to join in the fun, who were probably ordinary people who genuinely enjoy singing.

Hakuba Saguru, dressed in a white shirt, and Fujino, dressed in a black suit, looked somewhat out of place in this group of people with their modern style.

"..."

Hakuba Saguru stared at the scene before him, his expression turning somewhat strange.

"Is this the first time Gentleman Detective returning from England has come to a place like this?"

Fujino noticed Hakuba Saguru's expression and teased, "Don't they have these kinds of underground concerts over there?"

"Although there are similar places in the England, to be honest, this is my first time visiting a place like this."

Hakuba Saguru a deep breath and said truthfully, "But judging from your appearance... you've been here before?"

"I've never been here before either."

Fujino shook his head helplessly, "My time is still very precious, and I will definitely not waste it in a place like this."

Hakuba Saguru: "..."

How dare you say that to me?

"Miss Huan, you're here too."

Fujino stopped teasing Hakuba Saguru and instead turned his gaze to the side, asking with a light laugh.

"Ring?"

Hakuba Saguru turned around at the sound and saw a familiar face he had seen in a photograph before.

Right next to the basement entrance, Jinno Tamaki was wearing a loose-fitting purple top with short sleeves that accentuated her exquisite figure. White stockings covered her feet, and the gray fabric connected to the top with two upward-facing openings that subtly revealed a sense of mystery.

She was leaning against the wall, her gaze fixed on Odagiri Toshiya on the stage not far away, lost in thought...

Hakuba Saguru was stunned for a moment, then looked at Fujino with a slight frown.

This guy's observation skills are a bit terrifying.

He was indeed slightly distracted by his surroundings just now.

However, the ability to adapt to the environment is clearly also part of the test of a detective's skill.

Moreover, in such a noisy environment, you can spot the other person at a glance...

Dad was right, I can really learn a lot from this guy...

Hakuba Saguru sighed inwardly.

Do we know each other?

Upon hearing the sound Jinno Tamaki turned to Fujino, clearly startled for a moment, and then asked in confusion.

"You don't know me, but I know you."

Fujino chuckled and stepped forward, "Ms. Jinno Tamaki, the younger sister of Jinno Tamotsu who was murdered a year ago, who is currently working in the news industry, right?"

"I know you, Detective Fujino, but who exactly are you..."

"You should also know that I am a detective."

In response to Jinno Tamaki's doubts, Fujino explained, "This time, I was secretly invited by the police to participate in the case related to the recent assassination of a police officer. When I was reviewing the case files, I saw your information."