Conan: Becoming the Boss Starting with Winning Over Ran

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The Suzuki mother and her two daughters were lying on their beds in their respective rooms in the large manor.

Tomoko Suzuki and Ayako Suzuki were already asleep; only Sonoko Suzuki was still playing with her phone.

Asai Mami was already asleep, with Kuriyama Midori lying next to her, also fast asleep.

Ever since winning over the secretary, Kuriyama Midori would come to Hoshimiya Yu's place to exercise whenever she had free time. Sometimes, when she got tired from exercising, she would just fall asleep.

As time went by, Kuriyama Midori and Asai Mami's relationship got better and better. If it weren't for the lack of contract positions, Hoshimiya Yu would have planned to find an opportunity to contract the secretary.

Actually, contracting with Kuriyama Midori was a bit of a waste, but she was Eri Kisaki's personal assistant, and she had done a lot of hard work in winning over the lawyer.

Since they spend so much time together, their relationship has indeed improved considerably.

Therefore, Hoshimiya Yu still prefers to give the secretary a contract rather than a chain of fate.

In reality, if there were enough contract slots, Hoshiguma Yu would definitely only use contracts and not chains.

Putting aside the teleportation ability after the contract, the effect of dual cultivation alone completely surpasses that of chains.

Moreover, chains, which are forcibly locked on the body, cannot compare to the complete loyalty and reliability of the mind and will.

Hoshigumi Yu did not linger in this strange sensation, as preparing for this kind of teleportation, which is similar to a hallucination, also consumes physical and mental energy.

Moreover, the longer you look at the ground, the more your energy will increase.

He needs two helpers for tomorrow's plan: one to meet Miyano Akemi underwater, and the other to go on a date with him and provide a perfect alibi.

Since Kujou Hitomi and Suzuki Sonoko were still awake, Hoshimiya Yu decided to have them assist her.

Since preparing the ship would definitely require the use of the Suzuki family's power, Hoshimiya Yu teleported directly to Suzuki Sonoko's bedroom.

In the instant of teleportation, Hoshiguma Yu discovered that she could choose what she carried and where she would appear.

The rules remain the same as before: you can be within one meter of Sonoko Suzuki, and the items you carry cannot exceed ten kilograms.

When I first got it, I thought it was powerful enough, but now that I actually need to use it, Hoshigumi Yu feels it's not enough.

I wonder if the system can be upgraded again. It would be great if this capability could be enhanced after the upgrade.

The ideas are rich and the reality is skinny.

With a wave of exhaustion and dizziness, Hoshimiya Yu disappeared from the spot and then suddenly reappeared in front of Suzuki Sonoko.

Sonoko Suzuki, who was watching a drama on her phone, was startled. Upon seeing that it was Yu Hoshimiya, she quickly swallowed the scream that was about to come out.

"Teacher Hoshimiya, you scared me to death! You said you would let us know in advance!"

Sonoko Suzuki was certainly aware of Hoshimiya Yu's ability; Hoshimiya Yu had explained it after completing the contract.

But even though she knew about it, it wasn't surprising that Sonoko Suzuki was startled because it was the first time she had seen Hoshimiya Yu use it.

"Sorry, sorry, it was just something I thought of on the spur of the moment."

When Hoshimiya Yu uses her ability, she can sense the state of her contracted partner, which is the same kind of information that she obtained by expending energy and physical strength. However, she cannot sense the contracted partner who is chosen as her coordinate at all.

It can be quite frightening if there is no prior notice.

The teleportation point can only be an empty place, and the bed in the garden is so big that you can only stay on the bed within a meter. You can't go any further.

Hoshigumi Yu lay down and rubbed her dazed head, feeling the effects of the exertion. She realized that this one move had almost depleted half of her physical and mental strength.

In other words, even at his peak, he could only use it twice in a row.

Like the Eye of Truth, this ability can only be used once a day.

However, this "once" refers to once per day for the same contractual partner.

Xing Gongyu currently has five contract partners, which means he can use it a maximum of five times a day.

However, it seems that even with proper rest in between, using it three times a day is the most one can do.

If used more often...

There is no possibility of using it any further.

There's no such thing as overdrawing, squeezing out potential, or depleting one's body. If you lack physical strength and energy, you simply can't use your abilities.

Three teleportations sound impressive, but compared to the increasing number of contract partners, it seems rather meager.

It seems I still need to improve my physical fitness and mental strength. I wonder if, with the system's help, I can break through the limits of the Detective Conan world.

Hoshimiya Yu had never read Sword Hero in the same worldview, otherwise she wouldn't have thought that way.

It's worth noting that the highest combat power in Sword Heroes is capable of destroying a planet. That level of combat power has never appeared in the Conan storyline, but just because it hasn't appeared doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Both the protagonist and the antagonist of Sword Hero appeared in the later stages of Detective Conan, clearly indicating that the two stories take place in the same world.

Although I don't know if there are any powerful beings in the world of Detective Conan who can destroy a star, it doesn't stop Hoshimiya Yu from pursuing becoming stronger.

With just training, one could at most reach the level of Makoto Kyogoku, which is different from what one is now, but not by much.

They still definitely won't be able to use their special abilities at will.

To surpass Makoto Kyogoku and transcend the humanoid beast to reach a superhuman level, one must either find a way to acquire a stronger talent or contact Akako Koizumi and try to find a solution through magic.

Suppressing her thoughts, before midnight, Hoshimiya Yu told Suzuki Sonoko about what she needed to do the next day.

One was to find a boat to "pass by" in the nearby waters, and the other was to have Sonoko Suzuki prepare blood plasma and arrange a date with him the next day.

Hoshimiya Yu didn't ask Miyano Akemi if she had encountered a little boy in a blue suit, and it was best that Conan didn't get involved.

If we get involved, it's still the same plan anyway.

He takes advantage of his date with Sonoko to get what he needs and then casually appears in the shopping district.

Once the plan begins, teleport to Kujou Hitomi's side, and then teleport back afterward.

It would take at most ten minutes from start to finish. No matter how scientific or scientific, there is no way to get from the shopping street to the dock and back in such a short time.

That way, even if Conan bumps into her, he will never suspect Hoshimiya Hayao.

Once the FBI arrives, we'll decide whether to reveal that Akemi Miyano is still alive, depending on the situation.

Xing Gongyu tends to keep things hidden as much as possible. He and the Red Team are not entirely on the same page, but sometimes they have to reveal some things in order to increase trust.

Saving Miyano Akemi would be an extremely good way to gain the trust of the Red Team.

After informing Sonoko, Hoshimiya Yu mustered her strength and teleported to Kujou Hitomi's side.

This teleportation caused everything to go black, and he almost fainted.

Forcing himself to stay awake, he told Kujo Hitomi to go to the dock early the next day to prepare to meet Miyano Akemi who had fallen into the water. He then collapsed onto the bed and fell fast asleep.

Hoshigumi Yu deliberately pushed herself to the limit, wanting to test how long it would take to fully recover after such exhaustion.

With the help of the talents of [Deep Sleep] and [Transmigrator], Xing Gongyu woke up refreshed at 10 a.m. the next day.

Ten hours, a little longer than he had expected, but still acceptable.

It's similar to a normal person's sleep schedule, meaning you can use it twice a day. However, after the second use, you can barely do anything and must rest immediately.

The mental energy has been restored through sleep, but the physical energy has not.

After all, it takes time for food to be converted into energy, so it will probably take until the afternoon to get back to full strength.

This assumes sufficient food; if food is scarce, the process will take longer.

After figuring out the effects, costs, cooldowns, and side effects of teleportation, Hoshiguma Yu had a better understanding of the situation.

In order to quickly master and adapt to the ability of teleportation, he plans to use it once a day unless there are special circumstances.

Consuming half of his physical and mental strength won't have much of an impact on his daily life, but if the distillery assigns him a task, it's best to be at his peak.

He didn't want to capsize in the gutter.

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The following morning, Akemi Miyano slowly opened her eyes.

After the rainstorm, the sky cleared and the dazzling sunlight slanted in, causing her to instinctively reach out to shield her eyes.

As she moved, a sudden, inexplicable soreness shot through her body, causing Miyano Akemi to pause.

She subconsciously looked down and found herself completely naked. She looked up at the unfamiliar room, stunned for a moment, before slowly recalling what had happened last night.

"So it wasn't a dream after all..."

Muttering something to herself, Akemi Miyano looked at the empty space beside her.

Not seeing Xing Gongyu, her mood instinctively plummeted.

Even though she knew it was just a transaction, it was still her first time, so she couldn't help but have some lingering feelings.

"This is not the time to be sad."

Taking a deep breath, Akemi Miyano quickly roused herself, enduring the soreness in her legs, and went to the bathroom to wash up.

After getting ready, she drove her little red car back to the apartment and began making preparations as instructed by Hoshiguma Yu.

Just as she was finishing up her business, Conan deduced that she was the culprit.

Shortly after dawn, the race car driver who had been dead for half a day was discovered.

Conan went to the scene and, through a series of deductions, narrowed down the last culprit to Masami Hirota, who had acted suspiciously that day.

Using Kogoro Mouri's name, he obtained Masami Hirota's address from the bank and then rode over on his skateboard.

Upon arriving at his destination, he didn't hesitate at all. He took the key from under the vase by the door and broke in.

However, this time he arrived a step too late.

Just an hour ago, Akemi Miyano had finished packing and was driving her car back to the factory at the dock.

Since he didn't encounter Akemi Miyano, Conan wasn't choked, but he also lost the possibility of launching a tracking device to follow him to the factory.

At 3 PM, Hoshimiya Yu received a message from Miyano Akemi and Kujo Hitomi that they were ready.

He was strolling through the shopping street and garden at the time. After seeing the message, he made an excuse to go to the toilet, hid in a toilet stall, and teleported there.

The transaction location was naturally chosen to be a secluded place. After confirming that no one was around, Hoshigumi Yu took the key directly from Miyano Akemi and then smeared the blood plasma on her.

"Next, you take the pistol, pretend to be injured, and I'll chase after you."

Hoshimiya Yu pointed to Kujou Hitomi, "She will prepare oxygen tanks underwater. After you pretend to fall into the sea, swim directly here. A boat will pass by, and you can just climb on it."

After saying that, Hoshimiya Yu took the black tracksuit and baseball cap from Kujou Hitomi and put them on.

From then on, this outfit became his standard attire within the organization.

He may not have the same striking black trench coat as Gin, but his charisma still makes him appear mysterious and dangerous at first glance.

The plan went smoothly, and in the presence of the dockworkers, Akemi Miyano was seriously injured and fell into the water.

To make it look realistic, Hoshimiya Umi, who covered her face with a hat, pretended to fire a few shots at the sea.

Upon hearing the gunshots, the already chaotic crowd descended into further disarray.

It wasn't until Hoshimiya Yu reached a secluded corner and told Suzuki Sonoko to go to the restroom so he could teleport back that someone remembered to call the police.

When the police arrived, all that was left besides Miyano Akemi's car were bloodstains and bullet casings on the ground. Hoshimiya Hayao had already dressed and was watching a movie with Suzuki Sonoko.

Although it was called watching a movie, it was actually because Xing Gongyu had exhausted herself again and took the opportunity to take a two-hour nap.

On the other side, Kujo Hitomi successfully boarded the ship with Miyano Akemi.

The person in charge of the pick-up was none other than Natsue Hiramoto, who had already arrived in Tokyo and was reporting to Ayako Suzuki.

I wouldn't feel comfortable entrusting this to someone else; it has to be someone I know.

The two female bodyguards assigned to her by Natsue Hiramoto and Ayako Suzuki kept a close watch on the entire process, and the captain and two first mates were not allowed to leave the cabin at all times.

Only after returning to port and docking, and after Kujo Hitomi and Miyano Akemi left, were the captain and two first mates freed.

The three of them were actually loyal subordinates of the Suzuki family, but their loyalty was only based on money.

For such a simple voyage, the three of them received three months' wages from someone else. Although they found it strange, they didn't ask any further questions.

If someone comes to them later and asks questions, even if they are swayed by enough money, they will not know the truth and will have no way to explain.

After it got completely dark, the police cars on the dock all left.

Akemi Miyano... Masami Hirota fell into the sea and could not be recovered. Based on eyewitness testimony, the police immediately declared her dead.

With the deaths of the race car driver and bank security guard already mentioned, even the most incompetent Tokyo police could guess the gist of the case.

Even though there's no evidence, since the person is dead anyway, they can just pin the charges on them. That's a traditional trick.

As for the missing 1 billion yen, there was an accomplice in black, so he must have taken it.