Jiang Xia

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Jiang Xia (江夏)
Alias(es)	Uzo; Mist Tengu; Professor Moriarty (disguise) 304 951
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Black Organization; works with Amuro Tooru/Bourbon 127 2783
Occupation/Role	Private detective; Black Organization employee 776 2783
First Appearance	Chapter 4, “A Hundred Ways to Get Close to an Artist”

Background / History

Jiang Xia initially sought access to idol Kinoshita Yoko because a Ghost Fetus was coiled around her wrist. Unable to enter through ordinary channels, he approached her vehicle while posing as a paparazzo and bluntly confronted her with knowledge of her abortion. He later captured Chizawa Yuko and delivered evidence to Yoko, who regarded his efficiency as exceeding that of many detectives. 4 9

He became an active detective known for resolving cases with exceptional speed. Conan repeatedly observes that Jiang Xia identifies culprits and inconsistencies far faster than expected, while the police and clients increasingly defer to his judgment. 47 776 2775

Jiang Xia has a history of trauma connected to a car accident, which can affect his behavior during related cases. Conan and Ran are aware of this past and treat it as a sensitive subject. 149

He is also entangled with the Black Organization. He recognizes Gin’s unusual behavior, receives confidential meeting instructions from him, and later cooperates with Amuro during an Organization-related operation. 127 2783

Appearance

Jiang Xia is a notably handsome young man whose presence can be imposing even when he is behaving casually. He is considerably taller than Conan and is cautious about exposing his body in public. 4 1585 2170

• Wore a mask while concealing his identity during an operation involving Chizawa Yuko. 9
• Wore a black shirt while swimming rather than revealing his upper body. 2170
• Can adopt disguises, including an amusement-park employee uniform and the persona of Professor Moriarty. 951 3774

Personality

Jiang Xia is observant, resourceful, and highly self-directed. He is willing to use deception, disguises, and elaborate setups when they advance an investigation or protect his secrets. He also tends to make his own inferences about other people rather than press them for explanations; despite strongly suspecting Conan’s connection to Kudo Shinichi, he does not force Conan to reveal it. 54 1096 3774

His treatment of criminals is notably ruthless. He will beat suspects severely to extract or collect killing intent, alarming Conan and others. However, Conan eventually concludes that Jiang Xia maintains a firm line against killing: the criminals Jiang Xia beats remain alive despite the apparent brutality. 15 120

Despite his intimidating reputation, Jiang Xia is considerate toward clients and companions. He responds to Conan’s requests for help, searches for Conan when he goes missing, and shows patience with distressed clients. 125 126 730

Abilities & Skills

Detective Reasoning

Jiang Xia is an exceptionally fast investigator with sharp observational ability.

• Identified a murderer in roughly a minute after entering a crime scene, impressing Conan. 47
• Notices subtle inconsistencies in evidence, such as repeated manuscript signatures and an attacker’s handedness. 238 2775
• Can solve cases independently, though he also works effectively with Conan on deductions and pursuits. 170 1585
• Has a strong professional reputation; clients, police officers, reporters, and entertainment-industry figures seek his assistance. 1601 1597 3020

Combat and Restraint

Jiang Xia is highly capable in close-quarters combat and can rapidly incapacitate opponents.

• Subdued kidnappers through martial arts and helped rescue a kidnapped girl. 16
• Tracked down and apprehended the Bomb Maniac, Moriya Teiji, before he could cause further harm. 170
• Uses a collapsible baton to maintain distance from aggressive individuals, including Inspector Nakamori. 1610
• Physically intervened to protect Suzuki Sonoko from Scorpion’s attack. 1395

Spirit Medium Abilities

Jiang Xia interacts directly with ghosts and can employ supernatural resources during investigations.

• Works with the Ghost Infant, which detects nearby killing intent. 13
• Collects killing intent from violent criminals and smokes it. 15
• Treats ghosts as familiar associates and consults or works alongside them during cases. 798 3071
• Can possess or operate puppets; one spider-like puppet manifests eight sharp legs capable of scaling walls, though this consumes killing intent. 391
• Can pilot a cat remotely and return to his main body afterward. 1606

Aerial Mobility

Jiang Xia can use a special cigarette to manifest black wings resembling those of the Mist Tengu.

• The cigarette produces a mass of mist that enables the transformation. 1624
• Used the wings to enter an aerial pursuit, approach Conan silently, knock him unconscious, and sever his parachute lines. 1624

Deception and Infiltration

Jiang Xia is adept at concealing his actions and creating controlled situations.

• Wore a mask and restrained Chizawa Yuko to prevent her from identifying him. 9
• Feigned injuries and illness to avoid being examined after being shot. 1096 1097
• Disguised himself as an amusement-park employee while using an unconscious worker as bait for a suspected kidnapping group. 3774

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Collapsible baton — used for self-defense, restraint, and maintaining personal distance. 1610
• Baseball bat — used during the kidnapping rescue; the rescued girl later kissed it. 15
• Special cigarettes — supernatural tools that can produce mist and manifest wings. 1624
• Puppets — can be possessed or modified for supernatural mobility and infiltration. 391 3302
• Business cards — distributed while networking with people in the entertainment industry. 1606

Relationships

• Conan Edogawa / Kudo Shinichi — Neighbor, classmate, investigative partner, and frequent source of cases. Jiang Xia appears to know Conan is connected to Kudo Shinichi but respects his silence on the matter. 54 170 1585
• Haibara Ai — Maintains private contact with Jiang Xia and keeps his safety status hidden from Professor Agasa when necessary. He also helps disguise her as Conan. 126 2427
• Mouri Ran — Ally and occasional protector; Ran has saved Jiang Xia from danger and remains concerned about his health. 453 1096
• Suzuki Sonoko — Friend who invites him on outings and openly admires him. Jiang Xia makes an effort to maintain conversation with her despite struggling to find common interests. 54 3774
• Amuro Tooru / Bourbon — Organization colleague. Amuro asks Jiang Xia to withdraw from a sensitive situation and watch Conan, and Jiang Xia cooperates. 20 2783
• Gin — Organization superior associated with Jiang Xia’s confidential assignments. Jiang Xia recognizes Gin’s behavior and receives direct meeting instructions from him. 127
• Kaito Kid — A friendly but wary associate. Jiang Xia warns Kid about dangers connected to Kudo Shinichi and later intervenes during Kid’s aerial pursuit. 1613 1624
• Kinoshita Yoko — Early contact whose Ghost Fetus drew Jiang Xia’s attention. Jiang Xia later provided her with evidence against a stalker. 4 9

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ghost Fetus Investigation and Early Cases

Jiang Xia attempts to approach Kinoshita Yoko to acquire the Ghost Fetus attached to her. His methods include impersonating a paparazzo, gathering evidence, and incapacitating a suspect. 4 9

Niqiao Middle School Kidnapping

After the Ghost Infant detects killing intent near a middle school, Jiang Xia investigates the kidnapping case. He rescues the victim, defeats the kidnappers, and collects the released killing intent while Conan unsuccessfully attempts to stop his excessive force. 13 15 16

Rise as a Famous Detective

Jiang Xia rapidly gains public visibility through repeated case resolutions. His name becomes recognizable enough for police officers, reporters, actors, and clients to seek him out directly. 111 1597 1601 3020

Black Organization Involvement

Jiang Xia receives confidential contact from Gin, works alongside Amuro, and repeatedly becomes a subject of Conan’s concern because of his proximity to Organization members. 127 377 2783

Bomb Maniac Case

Jiang Xia and Conan deduce the location of a second bomb at Beika Station. Jiang Xia then independently tracks down and apprehends Moriya Teiji. 170

Phantom Thief Kid and Aerial Pursuit

Jiang Xia develops a complicated association with Kid. During a pursuit, he manifests Mist Tengu-like wings, enters the aerial battle, and incapacitates Conan rather than allowing him to continue the chase. 1613 1618 1624

Later Investigations

Jiang Xia continues to resolve high-profile cases, investigate yokai-related incidents for hidden crimes, and take initiative against threats directed at himself or others. 2736 3079 3774

Notable Quotes

“To take him down.” 170

“I'm the paparazzi who's been tailing you.” 4

Trivia

• Jiang Xia once scored zero in an arcade game, which reset his “IQ.” 13
• He collects newspaper clippings about his cases and cuts out his own photograph before pasting reports into his collection. 111 369
• Conan considers Jiang Xia a powerful “case magnet,” while Jiang Xia attributes that role to Conan instead. 742 1550
• The Detective Boys become markedly more restrained when Jiang Xia is nearby. 798 2535