Conan: Ran, I really am Shinichi, you have to believe me!

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Their request was for Kogoro Mouri to investigate Sachiko Katsuragi, the girlfriend of their son, Takayoshi Tsujimura.

Because the couple disliked their son's girlfriend, but their son insisted on marrying her, they hoped that Kogoro Mouri would investigate Sachiko Katsuragi's past so that they could use her flaws to break them up.

This information was obtained by Vermouth and Conan from the Mori father and daughter and their client, Kimie Tsujimura, in the car.

Their trip to the Tsujimura residence was to meet with Tsujimura Isao and finalize the commission.

Because this matter was somewhat disgraceful, it would be bad if outsiders found out, as it would affect the reputation of the Tsujimura family. Therefore, Kogoro Mouri needed to conceal his identity and could not go as a detective. That's why he brought Ran and Conan along, pretending to be old friends visiting.

Upon arriving at the Tsujimura residence, Kimie Tsujimura was originally going to immediately take Kogoro Mouri and the others to see Isao Tsujimura, but upon entering, they encountered Isao Tsujimura's father, Toshimitsu Tsujimura, who was on his way to go fishing.

It took a little time to greet the old man, which was fine, but then we ran into Tsujimura Takayoshi and his girlfriend Katsuragi Sachiko. This time, another unpleasant thing happened. Tsujimura Kimie had a few words with Tsujimura Takayoshi and Katsuragi Sachiko and gave them a lecture. This time it took a little longer and a lot of time was wasted.

After the unpleasantness between the two sides, Kogoro Mouri, who had just finished watching the chaotic scene in Jiangcheng North and was now witnessing the troubles of the customer Tsujimura family, exclaimed that it was a great day to watch so many good shows for free.

While watching the drama unfold, Kogoro Mori felt sorry for Sachiko Katsuragi after seeing Tsujimura Kimie inexplicably berate her with a sour expression. If he couldn't find any flaws in her, then he was truly pitiful, considering that such a good woman had ended up in such a terrible family.

After the farce subsided and some time wasted, Tsujimura Kimie led Kogoro Mouri and his group upstairs to the second floor. They arrived at the door of Tsujimura Isao's study. After knocking on the door and receiving no response, Tsujimura Kimie took out his key and opened the door.

Chapter 231 Caught on the Spot, Red-Handed and Accomplished

With Kogoro Mouri and the others by his side, Kimie Tsujimura opened the study door.

Without the door separating them, the music, which was not loud to begin with, suddenly became much louder, making it deafening for Kogoro Mouri and his companions.

Led by Kimie Tsujimura, Kogoro Mori and his companions entered a study that looked neat and tidy, but somehow felt a bit messy in some places.

Hinted at by Kimie Tsujimura, Kogoro Mouri and his companions, who couldn't see what was behind the pile of messy books on the desk, realized that behind the tall stack of books was the diplomat Isao Tsujimura, asleep, propped up on the desk.

"Honestly, they're all asleep and they're still playing such loud music. Don't they find it noisy?"

After grumbling to Kogoro Mouri and the others, Kimie Tsujimura walked around the desk and went to Isao Tsujimura, who was sleeping with his head propped up on the desk. She called out to her husband, "Wake up!" and reached out to push him.

Just as Tsujimura Kimie's hand approached the neck of the fat man Tsujimura Isao, a large, fat hand suddenly reached out from the side and tightly grabbed Tsujimura Kimie's slender hand.

Kimie Tsujimura was startled. Her pupils contracted as she saw Tsujimura Isao, who had just been sleeping on the desk, now looking at her with a sinister grin. And the one holding her hand was this damned fatso.

"You bitch, what do you want to do?"

After gripping Tsujimura Kimie's hand tightly, the grinning fat man, Tsujimura Isao, used his other free hand to push the pile of books in front of him, knocking them all to the ground, allowing Kogoro Mouri and the others in the distance to see what was behind the pile of books.

"You...you...how did you wake up?" Tsujimura Kimie, shocked, angry, and terrified, stared in horror at the fat man Tsujimura Isao in front of him after his operation failed.

Seeing the fear on Tsujimura Kimie's face, the righteous Kogoro Mouri immediately stepped forward to stop him:

"Stop! Let go of Mrs. Tsujimura's hand right now. Domestic violence is illegal. If you do this again, I'll call the police."

Upon hearing that Kogoro Mouri had stepped forward to uphold justice, the fat man, Isao Tsujimura, turned to look at him, then at the group of people behind Kogoro Mouri, and said angrily:

"Who are you? What are you doing in my house? Did this bitch hire you to murder her husband?"

"You dare yell at me? You dare threaten me to call the police? Go ahead and call the police! The police will come and arrest this slut who murdered her husband and put her in jail!"

"Murder her husband? How could that be?"

Upon hearing what the large, fat man in front of them said, Kogoro Mouri and his companions were utterly shocked.

When they raised doubts and expressed disbelief, the fat man, Tsujimura Isao, grabbed Tsujimura Kimie's hand, placed it in front of Kogoro Mouri and the others, and said with a sinister grin:

"See that needle she's holding? It's coated with a deadly poison that kills instantly. This bitch drugged me with sleeping pills first, and now she wants to kill me with this needle."

You strangers came to my house, you're accomplices in this bastard's plot to kill me, aren't you!

"Wenxiong, Wenxiong, where have you been? Come out right now! Someone is plotting to murder your master with outsiders! Call the police immediately!"

Fumio Koike, the butler of the Tsujimura family, grabbed Kimie Tsujimura's hand. Caught red-handed, Tsujimura Isao showed Kogoro Mori and the others the murder weapon used by Kimie Tsujimura before shouting loudly outside.

Because Tsujimura Isao's hands were large and his grip was just right, Tsujimura Kimie, who was holding the poison needle, had no chance to loosen his grip or drop the needle.

At the same time, Tsujimura Isao was stronger than Tsujimura Kimie, and even with the help of his other hand, Tsujimura Kimie could not break free from Tsujimura Isao's iron grip.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding..." Upon seeing that Tsujimura Kimie actually had a needle in his hand, Kogoro Mouri's forehead began to sweat as he desperately tried to explain:

"You must be the owner of this place, diplomat Tsujimura Isao, right? Hello, I'm Detective Kogoro Mouri. I'm the detective you've hired to investigate your son's girlfriend, Sachiko Katsuragi. We're not accomplices; there's been a misunderstanding..."

"Investigating my son's girlfriend? How come I didn't know? I wasn't planning on hiring a detective to investigate my son's girlfriend either."

As Kogoro Mori desperately tried to explain, the butler Fumio Koike, who had heard the commotion downstairs, his son Takayoshi Tsujimura, his son's girlfriend Sachiko Katsuragi, and the old man Toshimitsu Tsujimura, who was just about to go fishing, all rushed to the study to inquire what had happened.

After everyone explained what they knew, they were caught red-handed with poison needles in their hands and keychains containing poison needles in their pockets. The evidence was conclusive. They had even resisted, but were no match for Tsujimura Isao. Tsujimura Kimie finally broke down, cursing Tsujimura Isao while explaining her motives for killing her.

Through Tsujimura Kimie's narration, everyone learned that about twenty years ago, Tsujimura Isao plotted to frame Tsujimura Kimie's ex-husband, Yamashiro Kenji, a fellow diplomat and Tsujimura Isao's colleague, causing him to be imprisoned and even having his death orchestrated in prison.

Later, he pretended to take good care of Yamashiro Kimie, who had lost her husband, and even divorced his wife for her. Through his persistent pursuit, Tsujimura Isao finally tricked Yamashiro Kimie into getting his hands on him, and made her change her surname to Tsujimura Kimie in a melodramatic story.

She didn't know before that her ex-husband had been framed by Tsujimura Isao and deceived by his sweet words. It wasn't until two days ago, when he got drunk, that he accidentally revealed what he had done in the past, and that Tsujimura Kimie learned everything he had done.

Although she knew about these things, it had been too long, and she had no evidence. Knowing that she could not punish him through legal means, Tsujimura Kimie had the idea of ​​killing him to avenge her ex-husband.

Of course, there is another crucial reason for doing this: Katsuragi Sachiko is the daughter of Tsujimura Kimie and her ex-husband. After the incident, she was adopted by her ex-husband's relatives. Tsujimura Takayoshi is the son of Tsujimura Isao and his ex-wife. Although they are not related by blood, they have a blood feud and are now boyfriend and girlfriend. The plot is a bit melodramatic, and they are not suitable to be together.

After listening to Tsujimura Kimie's tearful account, Tsujimura Isao naturally denied what he had done decades ago, vehemently denying it and accusing Tsujimura Kimie of slandering him. He insisted that he was an upright and good diplomat who had never done anything illegal, unethical, or framed anyone for imprisonment.

All of this was fabricated by Kimie Tsujimura; her claim of attempted murder and murder of her husband is unbelievable.

Regarding the conflicting accounts from both sides, Kogoro Mouri and Conan, for some reason, naturally believed what Kimie Tsujimura said. However, they couldn't find any evidence to prove that what Isao Tsujimura did decades ago was of no help to Kimie Tsujimura.

Especially when Tsujimura Isao shouted that he would call the police and send Tsujimura Kimie, who had attempted murder, to prison, Kogoro Mouri and Conan frowned at the same time, cursing Tsujimura Isao's shamelessness in their hearts.

After both sides finished telling their stories, the mother and daughter, Kimie Tsujimura and Sachiko Katsuragi, who had suffered so much, were now staring at Isao Tsujimura with hatred, wishing they could tear him to pieces on the spot, but they couldn't do it and could only think about it in their hearts.

Meanwhile, Tsujimura Isao, that fat bastard, is incredibly arrogant right now. He's determined to send Tsujimura Kimie, who attempted murder, to prison and make her spend the rest of her life behind bars, and no amount of persuasion will work.

Caught between them, Tsujimura Takayoshi and Tsujimura Toshimitsu are now trying to persuade Tsujimura Isao not to pursue the matter of Tsujimura Kimie's attempted murder, while they keep apologizing to Tsujimura Kimie and her daughter, hoping they will forgive the harm the Tsujimura family has caused them.

However, their efforts to mediate were completely ineffective. Tsujimura Isao and Tsujimura Kimie remained at loggerheads, wishing they could kill each other immediately.

Seeing that the deadlock between the two sides was truly irreconcilable, Tsujimura Toshimitsu finally knelt down on the spot, tore open his clothes, and said with a suicidal look:

"It's all my fault. I didn't raise Ah-Xun well. As his father, I have to take full responsibility."

"Kimi, Sachiko, I'm willing to give my life for yours, I'm willing to die, I'm willing to atone for Akane's sins, I only hope you can forgive the Tsujimura family."

The retired man, over 70 years old, threatened suicide, pressuring Tsujimura Kimie and her daughter before shouting at Tsujimura Isao:

“You unfilial son, do you want to repeat the mistakes you made twenty years ago?”

You already wronged Kenji Yamashiro twenty years ago, are you going to do something to wrong Kimie again today?

"You wicked child, turn back before it's too late! I beg you, please be a good person!"

Enraged by Tsujimura Toshimitsu's defection, Tsujimura Isao shouted, "Old man, can't you tell who your son is?"

You're betraying me, you're trying to kill me or send me to jail.

If I don't send this bitch to jail today, how will I survive when she comes to kill me next time?

For the sake of my future, I must send this bitch to jail this time and lock her up, otherwise I won't be able to sleep at night!

After being yelled at by Tsujimura Isao, Tsujimura Toshimitsu began to plead with Tsujimura Kimie again, offering to die in Tsujimura Isao's place, only asking that Tsujimura Kimie and her mother spare Tsujimura Isao's life, and also asking that Tsujimura Isao spare Tsujimura Kimie and not pursue the matter of her attempted murder.

While they were each expressing their own opinions and reaching a stalemate, Vermouth, who was impersonating Azuma Mari, offered a perfect suggestion: if Tsujimura Toshimitsu could produce evidence of Tsujimura Isao's crimes and send the heinous Tsujimura Isao to prison, then Tsujimura Kimie and her daughter would be unable to kill him for revenge, and at the same time, Tsujimura Isao's life could be saved. It was a perfect solution.

Seeing Vermouth chime in, Tsujimura Isao grinned maliciously and reached out to touch her.

"You want me to let them go and not hold her attempted murder against me? Considering how beautiful you are, I might agree to your suggestion."

However, before I agree with you, you have to spend a few nights with me, otherwise I will definitely call the police and send her to jail.

Unexpectedly, this fat guy moved so quickly that even Vermouth, who was quite skilled, couldn't dodge and was slightly outmaneuvered.

After suffering a slight loss, Vermouth moved again and finally escaped the clutches of the fat man, Tsujimura Isao.

At this moment, a cold glint flashed in Vermouth's eyes. While she sneered inwardly, a fawning smile appeared on her face.

"Great! I love people like you who hold real power as officials. Why don't you get a divorce and let me experience being an official's wife too!"

After receiving Vermouth's 1 kill coin reward, the fat man "Tsujimura Isao" immediately grinned lewdly:

"No problem, darling. I'll divorce that old hag right now and make you, this young and beautiful girl, the wife of an official."

"Really? Honey, that's great! Hurry up, I can't wait!"

Seeing the tense scene just moments ago, Tsujimura Isao and Azuma Mari, who were meeting for the first time, suddenly start flirting as if no one else is around, leaving Mouri Kogoro and the others dumbfounded.

Especially Tsujimura Toshimitsu, who pointed at Tsujimura Isao with a trembling finger, cursing him repeatedly as "wicked wretch, wicked wretch," and then when he saw Tsujimura Isao extend his evil claws again, the old man suffered a stroke and fainted on the spot.

Tsujimura Toshimitsu fainted, and Tsujimura Takayoshi held him, calling out "Grandpa, Grandpa" repeatedly. Even Tsujimura Kimie and her daughter, who were at odds with the Tsujimura family, showed concern on their faces. It had nothing to do with this old man. The Mori father and daughter, who were meeting him for the first time, and Conan immediately went to help. On the contrary, Tsujimura Isao, who was standing aside, showed no reaction and appeared indifferent.

Even the seemingly heartless Bayonetta couldn't stand the scene. With a smirk and a mocking expression, she said:

"He's your father. He was just about to die to atone for your sins, but you've made him faint. Aren't you going to check on him?"

"What's there to care about? It's all because of an outsider. He betrayed me first. Maybe I'll end up in jail because he betrayed me."

He's passed out now. If he never wakes up, then I'll be out of jail. Nobody will be able to find any evidence, and I'll even set off firecrackers to celebrate, letting him leave in style.

Enough about him, my dear, beautiful lady. Although I don't know your name yet, I've already fallen for you at first sight. Can you tell me your name now?

“My wife’s truth.

And you? What's your current official position, how much power do you wield, how much wealth do you have, how much income do you earn...?

Seeing their elderly father unconscious and his fate unknown, but the fat man Tsujimura Isao, as the son, not only ignored him and hoped for his father's early death, but also flirted with Azuma Mari, Conan and the others cursed the scumbag and the despicable couple in their hearts, their faces full of contempt.

However, the only benefit of this scumbag being infatuated with Azuma Mari is that he temporarily forgot to call the police to arrest Tsujimura Kimie and accuse her of attempted murder.

So after giving Tsujimura Toshimitsu his blood pressure medication and calling an ambulance, Conan, who had gone astray, thought that since he had already destroyed evidence and committed perjury once before, he would do it again this time to uphold justice.

So, taking advantage of the moment when Tsujimura Isao was infatuated with Azuma Mari, Conan stole the evidence that Tsujimura Isao had previously taken from Tsujimura Kimie, namely the poison needle and the keychain where the poison needle was placed, and secretly cleaned the poison off.

Now that the evidence has been destroyed, let's unify everyone's testimonies and see how that scumbag Tsujimura Isao will prove that Tsujimura Kimie's attempted murder was committed!

Chapter 232 Bayonetta Takes Action to Kill

Seeing Tsujimura Isao's inhumanity, everyone present was furious, especially Ran, who still maintained her kind and righteous heart. She couldn't stand it and immediately stood up to criticize Tsujimura Isao on behalf of Tsujimura Kimie and her daughter, as well as on behalf of the old man Tsujimura Toshimitsu who had fainted from anger.

Facing the furious Ran, Tsujimura Isao was completely unafraid of this female tyrant who could shatter a concrete pillar with a single punch. Not only did he refuse to repent for his mistakes, but he also spoke rudely and flirted with the beautiful young Ran.

Seeing Ran being harassed by the inhuman Tsujimura Isao, Kogoro Mouri, as a father, was furious, and Conan, the king of jealousy in Asia, was also angry. However, compared to these two useless people who only knew how to be angry but not how to kill, Vermouth, who regarded Ran as an angel in her heart, a belief in her spirit, and the only light in her life, had a cold glint in her eyes and immediately made up her mind to kill him and send him to his death.

However, killing someone in front of Ran wouldn't be appropriate, as it would offend her eyes. So, she used her charm to wink at Tsujimura Isao and offered him a way to take her home.

Completely powerless and devoid of humanity under Bei's captivating gaze, Tsujimura Isao forgot everything the moment he saw the beautiful woman. He immediately agreed and then eagerly went to get the car, taking the pretty and beautiful Bei away.