chsdbacks Chapter 41: Classic Cat Catching, D-Rank Mission
Chapter 41: Classic Cat Catching, D-Rank Mission
Time flies. Looking at his pure white eyes, which he had been gazing at in the mirror for a while, Akutagawa sighed, "What a pity."
As he spoke, Akutagawa Hiko restored his eyes to their original state.
Not long ago, Akutagawa Hiko finally accumulated enough reputation points to exchange for the Byakugan bloodline limit and immediately chose to fuse with it.
However, I didn't expect that this special bloodline limit was completely different from Ice Release. This thing was brought along with the bloodline. In short, it was the awakening of the Byakugan, which gave Akutagawa Hiko a genetic mutation.
As a result, Akutagawa Hiko felt unwell for a while and had no desire to go out and encounter cases.
However, these two days of bloodline mutation also brought considerable benefits to Akutagawa Hikaru. The most direct manifestation was the enhancement of his physique and mental strength, which also led to a significant increase in his chakra.
Unfortunately, after the White Eye awakening ended, this increase gradually slowed down. Although it was much faster than the growth rate before the awakening, how could someone who has ridden the high-speed rail like the old green train?
"I must have at least a full chakra now."
Akutagawa Hiko, feeling both happy and disappointed, took out his subscribed newspaper from the mailbox, ready to check if he had missed any cases.
Originally, Akutagawa Hiko did not have the habit of subscribing to newspapers, but after having the experience of advertising in the newspaper, he instantly became the most supportive person for newspaper subscriptions in Beika Town.
"Hmm... the mastermind behind the 1 billion yen robbery committed suicide out of guilt, the Shinkansen was attacked by a bomb, and there are some other scattered robberies and thefts..."
Although we have witnessed the high crime rates in Beika Town and the surrounding towns in the past, seeing that there are so many reported cases, the rise of the detective industry and culture seems to make sense.
Skipping over the predictable outcome of a robbery, the only thing Akutagawa Hiko did at that time was to secretly move those three large boxes of money away.
but……
"The Shinkansen..."
When I first watched this episode, all I remember is my friends cursing it out, saying things like the production team was inhuman for drawing Gin and vodka like that.
Later, when they found out that these weren't members of the Black Organization at all, they unleashed all the swear words they had learned from the adults, even though they didn't understand the meaning of those swear words at the time.
In short, due to the animation team's drastic changes, the plot that should have been part of the main storyline was turned into an insignificant side story.
Although Hiko Akutagawa felt that this anime was originally supported by a series of subplots, with the main plot being just a very thin wire that was faintly visible among the many subplots.
It is unknown whether this Shinkansen bombing is related to any organization.
Leaving four shadow clones behind to guard the house and train, Akutagawa Hiko took xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and tangbing (steamed rice cakes) and headed to his Akutagawa Detective Agency.
Looking at the huge signboard above the store, Akutagawa felt a surge of immense satisfaction.
Criminals in this world seem to have a particular fondness for flashy murder methods and like to hire detectives as witnesses for their alibis.
Now that I own a detective agency and am easy to find, I'm sure I'll attract criminals with similar ideas.
Whether they genuinely come to him for an investigation or want him to provide a "perfect" alibi, Akutagawa Hiko is always more than happy to oblige.
Not long after, the agency welcomed its first guests, but they were not criminal inmates or clients. Instead, they were Ran Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, and Conan, who had heard about the agency's opening and came to offer their congratulations.
Seeing that he didn't need to concentrate and hadn't ignored this little thing that sometimes had a very faint presence, Akutagawa Hiko breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Previously, even Hiko Akutagawa would sometimes overlook Conan's presence if he wasn't focused.
Besides his height allowing him to stand out from many people's view, there must be other reasons. He truly has the innate physique of an assassin and is a good candidate to become a ninja.
After offering her congratulations, Sonoko Suzuki looked at the deserted office with only one person, one cat, and one dog, and asked with some confusion, "Why don't you hold an opening event or something to attract customers?"
Conan, staring wide-eyed at Tangbing, complained, "This is a detective agency, not a supermarket. What's the difference between holding an event and a hospital wishing everyone to come often?"
Akutagawa Hiko nodded and sat up straight: "That's true. Because of the increasingly prominent crime rate, there is a greater need for excellent detectives. I actually hope that one day I can switch careers with peace of mind."
The three of them stared at Akutagawa Hiko, who seemed to be glowing, and were speechless for a moment.
Akutagawa shifted his position, picked up the flashlight he had left on the sofa after playing with Tangbing, and turned it off.
Sonoko Suzuki broke the silence first: "The time is set. I'll take you to visit the villa my sister bought the day after tomorrow!"
Ran Mouri stroked the little dumpling that was lying obediently on her lap. She loved the warm, fluffy touch. Hearing this, she looked up and said, "Oh, Sonoko's villa must be very beautiful."
Akutagawa Hiko recalled the villa that seemed shrouded in a bloody shadow in his past memories, but now found it particularly attractive. He nodded in agreement, saying, "The scenery must be quite nice. Rich people like to build their villas in scenic locations."
To put it another way, it's a desolate, uninhabited place. If communication is cut off and transportation is destroyed, it becomes an isolated island cut off from the world.
Wow!
Sonoko Suzuki nodded eagerly, "That's right, that's right! My sister's classmates and friends will also be there, everyone will definitely have a lot of fun!"
Akutagawa couldn't guarantee whether others would be happy, but he himself would surely be very happy. Whether it was striking hard against his childhood trauma or solving cases to increase his reputation, both held immense appeal for Akutagawa.
……
"See you there!"
Sonoko Suzuki waved goodbye to Hiko Akutagawa with a carefree attitude, which made Conan quite envious. Unfortunately, he still had the heavy responsibility of destroying the Black Organization and was no longer the simple high school detective he used to be.
After seeing them wave goodbye and eagerly waiting outside the door, Conan lost interest in sharing information with Akutagawa Hiko.
Today is the opening day of the Akutagawa Detective Agency, so let's not bother him with these troublesome matters.
Ran Mouri handed the xiaolongbao back to Hiko Akutagawa, and reluctantly left the Akutagawa Detective Agency with Conan.
……
As afternoon approached, the arrival of a guest not only startled the somewhat drowsy Akutagawa Hiko, but also triggered the system's task module.
[Task Triggered: The Lost Pet]
Grade: D
Mission Description: The first step to becoming a ninja often begins with this cat that always manages to escape from the clutches of a wealthy woman. Now you have the good fortune to accept this mission ahead of schedule. Do your best, as the client's evaluation will determine your mission reward.
mission rewards:
Bagua Sixty-Four Palms (Rating ★)
Bagua·128 Palms (Rating: ★★)
Baguazhang - Reversing Heaven (Rating ★★★)