Conan: I'm Tainted! I Can't Face Anyone!

From the forest not far from the shrine, screams echoed one after another.

Birds and beasts had all scattered from the treetops and branches, a testament to the utter desolation.

Xiao Hei sat on a wooden stake, surrounded by a vibrant green landscape.

Conan was sandwiched between his thighs, his shorts were pulled down, revealing the large, white Kozuki Sada.

As a member of the group that Conan used Tranquilizer Dart on, Fujino had long wanted to find an opportunity to give this kid some 'iron fatherly' love.

Despite being shot with Tranquilizer Dart so many times without hitting the target, Fujino was still very unhappy.

Thinking of this, Xiao Hei raised his black hand high and then slammed it down hard!

"Ah--"

Conan let out a hysterical scream, and Tsukishida was beaten until he was as red as a chili pepper in March.

Even though I was completely numb from the beating, the pain was like a precisely targeted Tranquilizer Dart, sending tingling sensations along with excruciating pain to my brainstem.

Where has Kudo Shinichi ever suffered like this since he was a child?

And they were even naked when they were attacked!

Even his mother has never hit him like this!

Shame!

It's no longer clean!

At that moment, Conan felt a pang of heartache, and tears almost welled up in his eyes.

Not far away, Fujino, who was watching the show, listened to Conan's screams for a moment, then nodded with satisfaction. "Hmm, very energetic!"

He turned around and returned to the shrine's plaza.

The atmosphere in the shrine square was somewhat strange. Shimabukuro Kimie remained silent, seemingly lost in thought, while the islanders displayed a variety of expressions that were difficult to describe with a single word.

There was confusion, guilt, and even regret...

However, the events on the island did not affect the group of detectives from outside.

"Fujino- Senior!"

Ran, supported by Kazuha, immediately went up to Fujino when she saw Fujino return and asked, "How is Conan?"

"I couldn't catch up..."

Fujino shook his head regretfully and sighed softly, "That guy runs way too fast. I would call him the strongest runner in Beika."

"How so..."

Ran was momentarily lost in thought, and her eyes gradually turned red.

She believed Fujino's words without a doubt, after all, in her eyes, Fujino was a very strong Senior.

If even the terrifying Fujino Senior n't catch up, then anyone else would probably have the same result.

Although she didn't know what the title "Running Man" meant, it probably meant "very fast," right?

However, on second thought, she became concerned about Conan's safety.

If Conan were to die, she really wouldn't know how to explain it to the child's parents.

Just as she was about to burst into tears, she suddenly heard Kazuha's surprised voice. "Conan, that child is back, Ran!"

"Ah?"

Ran looked up in surprise upon hearing this, and saw Conan walking back slowly.

In an instant, the sadness I had felt vanished.

She was about to say something excitedly when she suddenly noticed the strange look on Conan's face.

At this moment, Conan was limping and staggering forward.

One hand was covering his buttocks, and he didn't know where to put the other hand.

His face looked lost and dejected, and even his eyes had lost their sparkle.

With each step he took, a stimulating sensation sent a shiver of pleasure through him.

Ran was somewhat puzzled by this scene.

She had never seen Conan fall into such a sorry state.

Immediately, he tentatively called out, "Conan?"

"Ah?"

Conan heard a familiar voice and finally came to his senses.

Seeing the familiar faces, Conan felt the pain lessen considerably, and his eyes regained their former brilliance.

"Are you alright, Conan?"

Ran noticed Conan's unusual behavior and asked with concern, "That Xiao Hei didn't hurt you, did he?"

"It's nothing, Sister Ran..."

Conan smiled, but was cursing inwardly, carefully covering his butt with his hands behind his back.

This matter absolutely must not be known to anyone today!

Absolutely not!

"Really?"

Ran glanced at Conan, clearly not believing him.

Even she noticed something was off about Conan's current behavior.

There must be something they're hiding from her...

They've already been kidnapped, we can't just release them without doing anything, can we?

"Why are you covering your butt?"

Hattori Heiji stood to the side, his eyes slightly narrowed, glancing at Conan's small hands behind his back.

He hesitated for a moment, wondering why Conan was covering his butt and walking with a limp.

Immediately, a bold idea popped into his head, and he exclaimed in shock, "That guy wouldn't have..."

However, he stopped halfway through his sentence.

"What did you do to Conan...?"

Toyama Kazuha, supporting Ran, was displeased when Hattori Heiji stopped mid-sentence and said, "Heiji, can't you speak a little more clearly?"

"They must have spanked this kid."

Fujino felt that Hattori Heiji's behavior was a bit strange, and had a feeling that things were going in a bad direction, so he picked up the conversation and exposed Conan: "But that cute and charming villain, Xiao Hei, is really gentle. He just slapped your butt and put you back."

"I knew it!"

Hattori Heiji nodded, crossed his arms, and said meaningfully, "So you spanked this kid's bottom, no wonder he acted this way."

"Oh!"

Toyama Kazuha and Ran both exclaimed "Oh!" in unison, their expressions revealing a knowing look. "So, he got a spanking."

"..."

Conan glanced resentfully at Fujino and Hattori Heiji, then felt speechless.

Well, if I had just pretended, no one would have cared.

But now everyone knows he got a spanking...

These two guys are deliberately picking a fight, aren't they!

Can't you tell I'm trying my best to cover this up?!

Fujino is one thing, ignorance is no excuse, but why did Hattori Heiji have to pull this stunt?

I never expected someone with such a dark and brooding personality to be like this!

The thought of Ran finding out about his humiliating day made Conan feel dizzy.

As High School Detective, being spanked is incredibly embarrassing!

It's unclean! I'm not clean anymore!

I'm too ashamed to show my face!

Right now, he wished he could dig a hole and stick his head in it, and also dig a grave for Hattori Heiji.

"So... that's how it is?"

Ran was clearly puzzled by the fact that Xiao Hei had spanked Conan.

After all, Conan didn't 'provoke' him, so why would he hit someone for no reason?

Without thinking too much, she squatted down, leaned close to Conan, and asked with concern, "Conan, does your bottom still hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore, Sister Ran!"

Conan gritted his teeth, barely managing to maintain a smile.

He said it didn't hurt anymore, but in reality, he felt like his buttocks no longer belonged to him!

"I see..."

Ran nodded, naturally knowing that Conan was just putting on a brave face.

After all, if someone can't even walk properly, then they must have been beaten very badly.

She shook her head; she didn't intend to hurt the child's pride.

"However, compared to Conan, Ran's injuries seem to be more serious."