Defeating a Jonin in One Blow

Anya's Mind-Reading Technique picked up another key phrase: former Chunin!

She did not fully understand what it meant, but "Chunin" sounded impressive. And a former Chunin turning into a child? That was a huge secret!

So exciting! A huge secret! As a Spy, Anya has to uncover it! Her inner Spy burned with determination.

While Yor went to the counter to pay the deposit, Anya darted over to Conan like a nimble kitten. She tugged at his sleeve and led him outside.

Anya lowered her voice mysteriously. "Hey! Your big secret! Tell Anya!"

Conan stared at her. "???"

He was completely baffled. Did I act too mature and give myself away? Or are kids' instincts really this terrifying now?

He was about to make up an excuse when Anya's Mind-Reading Technique caught a dangerous thought nearby.

Target confirmed... The little girl... Now's the chance... Got her!

A seemingly ordinary utility pole beside the street rippled like water. A hard-faced man in a fitted gray outfit emerged from it!

He moved like a ghost, clamping one hand over Anya's mouth and wrapping the other around her waist. With ease, he lifted her off the ground!

"Mmph! Mmmph!" Anya screamed inwardly. Bad guy! Mother, help!!

Conan's pupils contracted. He recognized the attacker at once: Fujiwara Ransetsu, a Jonin with a long record of misconduct!

Conan had heard that years ago, Fujiwara Ransetsu had accidentally beaten someone to death in a fight outside a mission and had been sentenced to ten years in prison.

After his release, he had operated in the gray areas, taking any dirty job that came his way. Back when Conan ran the Odd Jobs Shop, he had seen the man's name in intelligence reports more than once.

Conan reacted instantly. He turned to call Yor for help inside