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

Chapter 299 Counterattack While Taking a Bath

Chapter 299 Counterattack While Taking a Bath

The group naturally didn't want to focus their suspicions on their family. While they were fighting over the inheritance, they were even more reluctant to abandon the emotional bond they had built with their family over the years. So, they naturally united against outsiders.

Most people attributed all of this to the nonexistent ex-wife's brother, and formed pairs to try to find the man whose appearance they didn't even know.

This caused great distress to Kudo Yusaku, who was hiding in the warehouse. He had originally intended to look for clues in the warehouse because he suspected that Yabunouchi Yoshifusa was not the original, but someone in disguise.

After all, a first baseman who is left-handed would usually extend his left foot toward the base, but the injured foot of Yoshifusa Yabunouchi is his right foot, which is illogical.

Therefore, he wanted to find some evidence to support his suspicions.

His purpose in coming to Japan was naturally to bring his wife back. Japan was still too dangerous. According to reliable intelligence, even an elite FBI team had difficulty making progress here.

Not long ago, they suffered a great loss and were targeted by various organizations.

In addition, the headquarters of that black-clad organization is located here, as are the Zoo assassin organization that killed his twin brother, the internationally renowned illusionist Spider, and the witch whose lineage has been passed down for generations and whose successor has surpassed his master—

Kudo Yusaku and Akutagawa Hiko, who pretended not to see him, exchanged a glance and sighed silently.

His wife is quite capable, but that doesn't mean she can remain unscathed in this inexplicably massive vortex that has become capable of overturning the world. Any one of these waves could wipe her out completely.

He knew very well that Yukiko Kudo loved him, just as he loved Yukiko Kudo. And unlike the love of many young people, which is so ethereal and intangible, Yukiko was almost seventeen years old, and this feeling was profound.

Logically speaking, if he simply lowered his head, admitted his mistake, explained the social obligations, and prepared a small surprise, the matter would be considered closed.

However, given the situation today, he plans to use his second-best skill—reasoning—to put on a good show. This way, he can both impress his wife and win her back, while also gaining considerable prestige.

That probably won't work now, but he can't give up on appeasing his wife, otherwise, given Yukiko Kudo's willful personality, he might really have to spend a long time alone in his empty house.

"Shinichi, that brat, doesn't he know how to say a good word for his dad!"

As Akutagawa Hiko retrieved a stack of international letters from a very hidden compartment in the warehouse, Kudo Yusaku silently criticized his good-for-nothing son.

Seeing that no one else was coming in, he quietly took out a cold plum rice ball and filled it with warm water to soothe his stomach, which was almost rebelling because of the overpowering aroma of the hot pot.

Akutagawa Hiko ignored Kudo Yusaku, who was acting as a thief; let him stay up there if he wanted.

After obtaining the crucial evidence, Akutagawa left without looking back, thoughtfully closing the warehouse door for Kudo Yusaku.

With Akutagawa Hiko and Conan letting him off the hook, Kudo Yusaku successfully escaped. Although Akutagawa Hiko didn't know why Kudo Yusaku was so obsessed with hiding his identity, he must have his own reasons for being the intellectual ceiling of the entire series.

No suspicious persons were found, but life had to go on. Thinking of the bathhouse that was similar to the one where he used to bathe directly in a large pot on the stove when he was a child, Akutagawa Hiko's expression became somewhat subtle.

Isn't this like cooking yourself in an iron pot? Although the temperature won't rise to a level that could cook a person because of its structure.

And, will the water be changed after washing?

If that's not the case, wouldn't only the first person to wash be clean?

The family was alright, but Akutagawa Hiko was somewhat unable to accept it.

However, Akutagawa Hiko soon discovered that although the bath was fixed, the water was changed after each bath. There was a tap nearby, and everyone would conscientiously scoop out the bath water, pour it out, and then add cold water to boil it again.

Yukiko Kudo really liked the bath, saying it was full of atmosphere, and she even wanted to invite Conan to join her, but Conan, whose heart was only for Ran, decisively refused.

"Speaking of which, Uncle Yoshifusa really enjoys taking Japanese baths. He takes one almost every day since he came back."

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Upon hearing Hiromi Yabuuchi's words, Conan suddenly pictured Yoshifusa Yabuuchi and Carlos crammed together in a small bathtub, and quickly banished the rather cringe-worthy image from his mind.

However, he was still curious, so he casually asked, "Is Carlos coming along too? Isn't he the old man's bodyguard?"

Hiromi Yabuuchi shook her head: "Carlos always waits outside when Uncle Yifang takes a bath. It seems he's spying on us."

With their combined efforts, a pot of water was quickly boiled. Yukiko Kudo put the lid on, making it look like she was about to stew a large pot of food.

While Yabuuchi Yoshifusa was taking a bath, Carlos stood guard at the door of the room that was the only way to get there, arms crossed, without saying a word, just staring at the group of people.

With his tall and imposing figure, he really did have a rather intimidating presence.

A short while later, Yabuchi Machiko called again. The noise indicated that the banquet was not over yet, but she was clearly more concerned about her stepsons' bathing arrangements and brought it up again.

Hiromi Yabuchi smiled and said, "Second Aunt, why do you keep bringing this up? Uncle Yoshifusa just went for a bath."

She didn't mention the attack they had been subjected to before, as it was pointless and would only cause Yabuchi Machiko unnecessary worry, especially if something went wrong on their way back.

Machiko Yabuchi quickly came up with an excuse, saying that she probably wouldn't be back until at least 11 p.m. and hoped they could keep the hot water warm for her.

After receiving assurances, Yabuchi Machiko put on the women's raincoat to prevent blood from splashing on her, pulled out the videotape, and the lively background noise of the party instantly disappeared.

Because where she was now was not at the wedding celebration venue at all, but in a small grove of trees near their home.

Machiko Yabuchi pulled out a kitchen knife, a sinister glint in her eyes. She had already sent a threatening letter to Brazil long ago, yet this old man still dared to come back and fight for the inheritance.

Since that's the case, don't blame her for being ruthless!

The warm yellow light in the bathroom looked cozy and was constantly emitting steam, which made it convenient for Yabuuchi Machiko to approach silently.

However, whether it's opening the door or climbing through the window, the noise would be impossible for a martial arts expert to ignore, especially given what happened not long ago.

Yabuuchi Machiko lay in a pool of blood, her eyes filled with resentment and astonishment.