In the world of Detective Conan, however, he was bound to the Naruto System.

Chapter 322 Mori's Extraordinary Performance

Chapter 322 Mori's Extraordinary Performance

After questioning each individual individually about their identities and relationships, Inspector Megure was somewhat disheartened, as he hadn't been able to extract any useful information. It was always like this, as if it were some kind of mandatory procedure.

This is perhaps what Akutagawa meant by "not being familiar with each other at all." Although there is nothing about them being unfamiliar with each other, it is more accurate to say that they are already very familiar with each other.

But when asked if there were any conflicts, they stubbornly refused to answer, which could also be considered a case like this.

However, it's alright, Inspector Megure has plenty of experience dealing with this kind of situation.

The next step is simply to gather everyone together, then put pressure on one person, making that person feel that suspicion is rising, so that they can't withstand the pressure and will reveal the grudges between the others and the deceased.

Moreover, there's Akutagawa Hiko—and Mouri Kogoro watching from the sidelines; they'd immediately notice anything amiss.

So everyone gathered around a square table in the living room.

"The four of you here are all implicated in the person who set up the ice trap in the electrical box. The refrigerator is right here, and it's not a problem to bring ice from home. The most important thing now is to identify the murder weapon."

Kogoro Mouri suspected that the murder weapon must be a sharp object similar to an awl, and immediately began to question it.

As Michiko Uemori's assistant, Yuko Komiyama knew the layout of the house and the placement of every item even better than her daughter-in-law, Kaoru Uemori.

Upon hearing this, he quickly replied, "Yes, it's in the drawer to the right of the microwave."

Kogoro Mouri opened the drawer with a handkerchief wrapped around his handkerchief and found an awl used for sewing shoe soles and a metal skewer inside.

The iron skewers originally numbered exactly ten, but now there are only nine left. Kogoro Mori immediately concluded that the iron skewers were the murder weapon that killed Michiko Kamimori.

However, there is one problem: this iron skewer has no handle, making it quite difficult to pierce the lung and pull it out.

"In that case, let's check everyone's belongings first."

Once his addiction kicked in, Kogoro Mouri immediately began to deduce the truth. Upon seeing unusual files and a brush among Kazue Yashiro's belongings, he instantly turned a suspicious gaze upon the man and spoke to him with a sarcastic tone.

"Oh dear, why is it that only you, Ms. Kazue, brought an extra file and a brush?"

Next, Kogoro Mouri began to demonstrate, taking out a new iron skewer and sticking it into the brush, thus giving the skewer a handle.

Furthermore, Kazue Yashiro was wearing sunglasses, which allowed him to quickly adapt to the darkness. Afterward, he could simply remove the metal skewer and hide it in the dossier.

It sounded plausible, but Akutagawa was certain he was wrong.

It wasn't because we knew the killer beforehand, nor was it because of any method of elimination, but because—

"Uncle Mori, there couldn't be an iron tag in that file, because the iron tag is here."

On the windowsill, a metal skewer is tied to the potted plant for support.

Kaoru Uemori then remembered to explain that Michi Uemori had asked her last night if there was anything that could support the wilting potted plant, and she suggested using the metal skewers from the drawer.

This is awkward, isn't it? The direction and logic of the reasoning were fine, but a mistake was indeed made.

The main problem is that Kogoro Mouri overlooked a very important point: the wound on Michiko Kamimori's back was actually about the same thickness as a senbon needle, which is about the thickness of a needle.

Kazue Yashiro breathed a sigh of relief, crossing his arms: "You bumbling detective, that's no way to play a prank!"

Upon hearing this title again, Kogoro Mouri nearly exploded with anger. Just as Hiko Akutagawa was about to offer a hint, he was stopped by Akutagawa.

Akutagawa Hiko could only shrug and let him do as he pleased.

Just then, the hospital called again, saying that the results of Michiko Kamimori's home examination were roughly in. The wound that went straight to her lung was less than one millimeter thick and five centimeters deep.

This also confirms that the murder weapon was not the iron skewer that Kogoro Mouri had deduced.

"The thickness of a needle, I see, I understand now!"

After figuring things out, Kogoro Mouri suddenly felt like he was in charge again and immediately turned his attention to Kaoru Uemori.

"I remember Ms. Uemori used to be a nurse, so she must be very familiar with syringe needles. The needles are not less than a millimeter long, and some can be up to five centimeters long. As for the power source, it must be something like a conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law."

Kogoro Mouri speculated that Kaoru Uemori's eye patch was not worn because he had a sty, but to allow his other eye to adapt to darkness, just like a pirate.

He was only half right.

Kaoru Uemori wasn't trying to hide her sty. When she took off her blindfold, a bruised and swollen eye socket that she couldn't fully open was revealed.

"What?! Your eyes?!"

Kaoru Uemori sneered, "This was all done by my mother-in-law's spoiled son. He's currently on a business trip in Hawaii. I really want to know his expression when he finds out that his mother, whom he always clung to, has been killed."

Well, it's worth mentioning that her husband shares the same name as a member of the Junior Detective League, Mitsuhiko.

Kogoro Mouri remained defiant, or rather, not defiant, because what he said was reasonable and well-founded.

"Your suspicion has not been cleared, and you can still see with your left eye."

Kaoru Uemori, who was relentlessly pursued by Kogoro Mouri, stopped hiding her true intentions: "Since you insist on treating me as the murderer, I'll just say it directly: the other three also have quite a strong motive."

First is Kazue Yashiro. She has never married in all these years. The reason she came here to take classes was to see the husband of Michiko Uemori, who was robbed of her love 27 years ago and died a year ago.

Although they are good friends on the surface, once romantic feelings are mixed in, who can say for sure what might happen? Maybe he already wants to kill Michi Kamimori.

Moreover, he's been dead for a year, yet he's still coming to class. Besides being deeply in love, he probably also has the intention of finding a chance to kill this woman who stole his love.

Then there's Hiroaki Nishitani, who was originally financially supported by Michiko Uemori, giving him the opportunity to open his own French restaurant.

Now, Yoshitomo Uemori has found someone more talented and has decided to stop funding him starting next year, so his dream has naturally been shattered.

Finally, there's the matter of Yuko Komiyama, also known as Michiko Uemori, stealing her recipe; the two had a heated argument about it.

Takagi Wataru's pen was practically smoking from writing so much. A love affair, a career, a work all stolen—he couldn't even imagine how Mori Michi had survived for so long in such an environment.