Conan: Begins to collaborate with Miss Bayonetta and become famous

Chapter 765 The hidden truth

Kazami parked his car on the mountain road near the charcoal-burning hut and eavesdropped on the conversation between Conan and the others through headphones, but he fell asleep without knowing when.

"Mr. Kazami, can you hear me?" Conan's voice suddenly came from the earphones, and Kazami jumped in fright.

"The police can check the records of people who have shotguns and rifles, right? I want you to check if there is a name called 'Otomo Takashi' in it."

Feng Jian jumped up and subconsciously grabbed the steering wheel, then held the steering wheel tightly and lowered his head weakly: "This kid really knows how to order people around..."

At the same time in the cabin, many people fell asleep unknowingly. The three awake ones, Conan, Yamato, and Yui, came to the cabinet and had a close chat.

"Bruise?" Yui frowned.

"Well, here and here." Conan pointed to his left forearm and right shoulder. Yamato seemed to react immediately: "I see...Have you used a rifle?"

He glanced at the gun-shaped sound device standing in the corner of the hut. Conan also looked over there.

Yui is confused: "Hey, that may look like a rifle, but it should be a device that triggers an avalanche, right?"

"That's what the owner here said."

Yamato's words made Yui's eyes widen in surprise: "Do you think that's actually a gun?"

"A few years ago, on the national highway bordering Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures, several unusual guns were confiscated, including revolvers, rapid-fire submachine guns, and pistols that could use rifle magazines," Yamato said.

It was discovered by chance during an inspection on the national highway at the county border. In the trunk of the car, in addition to the stolen rare guns, there were also ammunition boxes and firecracker cans.

"After those guns were confiscated, they should have been disposed of after the storage period has expired."

Conan looked at Yamato and Yui: "The gun that attacked you two should be an ordinary rifle, right?"

Yamato shook his head. “Because it’s covered, we don’t know what kind of rifle it is.”

That is, the shape of the gun is unknown...

After hearing Yamato's answer, Conan glanced at the gun-shaped sound device out of the corner of his eye.

The police force and hunting club members who went to the mountains to hunt have climbed to higher altitudes.

The air here is much thinner than on plains. Sato and Takagi searched the woods while breathing in oxygen.

The members of the hunting club who were walking behind unknowingly overtook Sato and Takagi and continued to move forward: "What a fast pace... It turns out that people who are used to walking on mountain roads are different from us."

Takagi and Sato, who were lagging behind, quickened their pace as if to motivate themselves.

The snow was still falling. A ball of blue-white light rose in the darkness. Although the search had lasted all night, the criminal had not been found.

the next morning.

The morning sun appeared from the gap in the clouds, illuminating the sign of the charcoal grilled hut. While Otomo was shoveling snow in front of the charcoal grilled hut, the children, led by Genta, rushed out of the hut.

A bus carrying investigators from the Nagano Prefectural Police stopped near the charcoal burning hut.

Yamato and Gao Ming, who had already gone out, were chatting in front of the bus. Yui, who was standing next to them, spoke to Ran and the others who had just come out of the cabin.

"Xiaolan, Genta, Mitsuhiko, come and take my car." Yui said enthusiastically.

"You are all witnesses to the murderer and need protection from local police. Let's take another route down the mountain." Yamato said.

Ran turned around and looked at Conan and the others: "Well, there are also Conan, Ayumi, and Ai... I want all the children to sit together."

"That's true. Let's all take this car together."

"Okay~!"

The children got on the bus excitedly, and Conan, who was at the end, looked back at Yui.

"In the end, the murderer still hasn't been found?"

"Yeah. The county police quickly blocked the road leading to the mountains." Yui's tone was full of regret.

"How did the murderer disappear?" Gao Ming said, stroking his chin with his hand. Kogoro, who was about to get on the bus, suddenly turned back.

Mao Li said: "This place is almost full, so I'll give up, Dr. Agasa, and let you take my seat."

"But, Mr. Kogoro," said the doctor.

"I'll go down the mountain with them." Kogoro looked at Sato and Takagi behind him.

"Go a little down and our car is there," said Takagi.

At this time, Conan, who was nearby, raised his hand: "Then I'll go back too!"

"Hey! Go get in a car with the kids!" said Maori.

"But if the doctor wants to get on the bus, he'll need to take up two seats. I think it's better for me not to squeeze in."

Hearing Conan say this, Dr. Agasa seemed a little hurt: "That's too much."

Huibara, who got on the bus first, heard Conan's voice and sighed slightly. Ran outside also looked speechless.

"Let's go, Doctor." Lan said, "Dad, I'll leave Conan in your care."

“…...I understand. You’re so nagging.” Maori looked reluctant.

Looking at Kogoro who could only agree reluctantly, Conan smiled.

Sato said to Ochi who was staying outside, "Mr. Ochi, you can also take our car down the mountain, right?"

Ochi replied: "No, the observatory's car has been parked here, I have to drive it back."

"Okay, then please be safe." Facing Sato who said goodbye politely, Ochi looked up at the sky and reminded: "The morning fog is still very thick and visibility is very poor. The snow is also very soft. Please pay attention to your feet on the road."

After saying that, he left with a smile.

Conan said to Otomo who was shoveling snow: "Hey, uncle. What does 'bupa' mean?"

"What?" Otomo was stunned.

"It's what's written on the sign hanging on the door of the cottage." Conan said patiently.

Otomo stopped shoveling snow and looked off into the distance. "…Nothing special. Be careful when you go back."

After saying that, he turned his back to Conan and walked towards Yui, Yamato and the others.

"Everyone should pay attention to safety." Otomo smiled.

"Thank you for your care." Yui nodded in thanks.

"Goodbye." Otomo turned back and went into the charcoal burning hut.

Yamato, who heard the conversation between Conan and Otomo, answered Conan's question: "Buppa - is an ancient word in Mataji, which means 'hunter with a gun'."

"Is that so..." Conan echoed and looked at Otomo with a stern look, thinking to himself: I know this.

But why give the charcoal hut such a name?

And why hide it...