pertwk Chapter 21: Beika Town is so small, you can run into acquaintances just by walking around.
Chapter 21: Beika Town is so small, you can run into acquaintances just by walking around.
Overnight, the temperature soared.
As he opened the window, a wave of heat caused an AI male voice to automatically play in Akutagawa Hiko's mind:
I was reborn, reborn a month before the apocalypse began. At first, everyone thought it was just a normal development, but unexpectedly...
Akutagawa shook his head, dismissing the strange association, and turned on the microwave to prepare his breakfast.
The morning air was still chilly, and a spring snow had fallen not long ago, but in the blink of an eye, summer had arrived.
Akutagawa Hiko vaguely remembered that there was a Valentine's Day murder case a long time ago, which meant that this hot weather would soon return to Valentine's Day, which was very compatible with snow.
After turning off the air conditioner, Akutagawa Hiko changed into a short-sleeved shirt and admired himself in front of the bathroom mirror.
The training during this period has been very effective. The abdominal muscles, which were originally tending to become more unified, are now functioning properly, exuding power without appearing bulky.
Most ninjas still need to consider agility. The muscular ninjas of Raihime Village are a local specialty. Even though physical training is popular there, most ninjas are of normal build and agile.
After fixing his hair, Akutagawa Hiko looked at the ice flower placed to the side.
Even after a whole night, there was still no sign of melting; it remained as vibrant and lifelike as ever.
"Not bad, not bad, it's not that easy to melt."
Akutagawa Hiko replenished Ice Flower's chakra, and the microwave oven obligingly emitted a pleasant "ding."
After washing up, Akutagawa Hiko put on gloves and took the plate out of the microwave.
After a simple meal, Akutagawa Hiko took his phone and wallet, leaving his excited shadow clone, Hiko, at home, and went out to look for a suitable cat or dog.
Compared to Akutagawa Hiko, who goes out to try his luck in finding cases, his shadow clone, Hiko, naturally has more time to spend with his pets.
With hope in sight, even the tedious training became engaging, and the same was true for his shadow clone technique, which increased in efficiency by at least 20%.
Akutagawa Hiko didn't ride his flashy motorcycle this time, not because he was tired of it, but simply because of safety concerns—motorcycles can't carry pets.
Despite the ravages of Conan's death aura, Beika Town still boasts a large population and has many pet shops.
If you don't like the regular ones, you can go to the flower and bird market.
However, since he had already planned to raise a cat and a dog, Akutagawa Hiko would not have considered raising those more difficult and unconventional pets unless he really couldn't find a good cat or dog.
After seeing a certain important character, Akutagawa Hiko was even less likely to take the long way to the flower and bird market.
Look at that iconic blond hair and dark skin, and its looks that far surpass those of ordinary people. It would be absolutely dazzling among the pet store staff.
Compared to Akutagawa Hiko before he became a ninja by binding the system, he was even more handsome.
The person in front of you is none other than Amuro Tooru, known as the "King of Part-Time Jobs," whose real name is Furuya Rei. He is also a member of the brewery organization, codenamed Bourbon.
His deeper identity is actually that of an undercover agent planted in the organization by the public security bureau.
Back in the day, the three whiskeys teamed up to infiltrate the Black Organization, but now only one remains.
Although they obtained a codename, they were constantly suspected because of the two failed undercover agents, and despite their hard work, they failed to obtain much valuable intelligence.
This person has a habit of working odd jobs to gather intelligence, so you can catch a randomly spawning Amuro Tooru anywhere in this city.
As for Bourbon and Furuya Rei, they rarely appear, and it's not easy to see them.
"Welcome! Are you here to choose a pet? Our pets are gentle and docile, making them the perfect choice whether you're keeping one for yourself or giving it as a gift."
Amuro Tooru was quite dedicated to his part-time job, and he skillfully attracted customers.
After all, not all the shop owners at the store where he worked were girls, and they would give him special treatment because of his face.
"I'd like to get a cat and a dog. Any recommendations?"
Akutagawa Hiko walked into the pet store, and the dazzling array of cats and dogs made him a little overwhelmed.
White, gray, yellow...
Big ones, small ones, short ones, long ones...
In short, it's very comprehensive.
As an intelligence agent, Amuro Tooru was incredibly observant. He noticed that Akutagawa Hiko's gaze was fixed on the cats and dogs, and keenly realized that the customer in front of him was not acting on a whim.
Although he didn't care about the meager bonus after a successful order, Amuro Tooru naturally took it seriously because outstanding performance would be very helpful in finding new part-time jobs.
Amuro Tooru carefully inquired about Akutagawa Hiko's intentions. Cats and dogs are the most common pets, and their numbers and types are exponentially higher.
To find the right one, you still need to ask carefully.
"For cats, tabby cats are fine, gray tabby cats and orange cats are both okay. For dogs, please do not choose small breeds."
When it comes to cats, Hiko Akutagawa had great faith in the ancestral selection process. The old tabby cat that sat on the wall in his childhood was full of spirit and unforgettable.
As for dogs, Akutagawa had an indelible prejudice against small dogs. Not bothering them was already the limit; buying them as pets was out of the question.
Such requirements were very lenient, and Amuro Tooru quickly got into work mode.
If you plan ahead and don't have high expectations, you can resolve this order quickly.
For a moment, Amuro Tooru's gaze toward Akutagawa Hiko became much more amiable.
Akutagawa Hiko was quick at judging pets; when choosing one, he only cared about finding one that caught his eye, and he would basically look at it once and move on.
Before long, a half-grown orange cat was put into the cat carrier, and a silly-looking husky was put on a collar.
With Amuro Tooru's strong recommendation, Akutagawa Hiko also bought a lot of pet supplies, including a large cat tree.
These things couldn't possibly be carried back by Akutagawa Hiko; he left his address and someone would transport them there and help with the installation.
Hiko Akutagawa didn't let the orange cat, named Xiaolongbao, stay in its carrier for too long.
As soon as the little guy came out, he used Akutagawa Hiko as a cat tree, lying on his chest to experience this unique perspective he had never seen before.
The husky was very lively and well-trained, not prone to acting recklessly, but instead circling around Akutagawa Hiko.
"Wow, what a kind older brother!"
"And there are kittens and puppies too!"
Hearing the sound, Akutagawa turned around and saw four children who had just come out of the art museum.
Upon seeing that Akutagawa Hiko had spotted them, he waved and greeted them frantically.
They were very fond of the handsome older brother who gave them free tickets to the entire venue.
"Akutagawa, what's wrong with you...?"
Before Akutagawa could answer, Conan was surrounded by three children: "Conan is so rude!"
"That's right, that's right. Big brother is a good person, we should call him Akutagawa-nii (older brother Akutagawa)."
Ayumi, who has a strong liking for Conan, also abandons him, looking rebuked: "Conan should apologize to his older brother. A good child is one who knows his mistakes and can correct them."