In the world of Detective Conan, however, he was bound to the Naruto System.

Chapter 148 The Perfect Alibi Shattered Once Again

Chapter 148 The Perfect Alibi Shattered Once Again

Upon hearing Akutagawa Hiko's words, Conan's scalp tingled instantly.

Because he knew very well that when Akutagawa Hiko said those words, it meant that the murderer, the method of murder, and the key evidence and clues were already crystal clear.

But is it really possible to know the whole truth of a matter just by listening to someone speak?

Without being at the scene and knowing more clues, Conan can only deduce things little by little based on the information he currently has. Unfortunately, he always lacks key information and is unable to continue.

The other three real children didn't care about that. For them, Akutagawa Hiko, who was able to solve so many bizarre and complicated cases, was one of their goals.

They had no doubt whatsoever that the case could be solved.

However, the fact that Ayumi was able to deduce the killer, method, and evidence without even seeing the scene was still somewhat beyond their expectations.

At Akutagawa Hiko's suggestion, the group headed to the dental clinic of a dentist named Sawa Miyoko.

Confident in their alibi and worried that rushing to clean up after the neighbor's death would increase suspicion, the dental clinic's break room remained as it was.

Yoko Sawaki was a little flustered that the famous detective was coming to her dentist's to look for clues, but she didn't show it on her face. She naturally invited the police officer and others who had been there before to enter.

Inspector Megure glanced cautiously at Yoko Sawaki, who was greeting the children and answering Conan's questions, and whispered, "We were here last night, and that child said they've been at the dentist."

"Around 8:05, Dr. Sawaki Yoko took Ayumi home, which Ayumi's parents can testify to, so she has a solid alibi."

Then, Inspector Megure's voice became even softer: "Following the identity of the deceased, Katsuhiko Nakamoto, we uncovered a case from 26 years ago..."

This incident was naturally caused by Yoko Sawaki's claim that Katsuhiko Nakamoto kidnapped and murdered her brother. However, the prosecutor did not prosecute Katsuhiko Nakamoto because there were no leads and the child's testimony was not considered valid.

However, that's just a nice way of putting it. The judicial environment back then was incredibly bad. Although the Metropolitan Police Department was often criticized for its incompetence and the judiciary was also ridiculed, it was still much better than it was back then.

With the help of a constant stream of detectives, the public's sense of security and trust in the Metropolitan Police Department are growing day by day.

Now when they go to question people, they actually tell you everything, can you believe it? This is a treatment that only famous detectives used to receive.

Inspector Megure and the others were too embarrassed to say why they suspected Yoko Sawaki.

After so many collaborations, one of his subordinates summarized some patterns, one of which was that the more convincing the alibi, the more flawless it seemed, and the clearer the memory, the more likely the perpetrator was.

Although he immediately reprimanded this unreasonable summary of patterns, he was still inevitably affected and unexpectedly found something.

However, lacking evidence, I had no choice but to ask Akutagawa for help.

By the way, cough cough.

Let someone summarize more.

Akutagawa nodded. He now had almost all the clues and could start deducing, but considering the dentist's motive for murder, he decided to give her a chance.

"Ayumi, come here for a second."

Akutagawa Hiko waved, and Ayumi, who hadn't been eating snacks since having a tooth pulled, immediately came running over excitedly: "Hiko-nii, what's wrong?"

"You mentioned yesterday using playing cards as amulets; you got those from here, right?"

Ayumi Yoshida nodded happily: "Yeah, Kamen Rider is super powerful! I put an Ace of Hearts in my pocket, and it really didn't hurt at all when I got my tooth pulled!"

Silly child, that's because the doctor is skilled.

Of course, the human body is quite amazing, and it may also have a psychological comforting effect.

Akutagawa glanced at Inspector Megure, who immediately waved his hand. One of his subordinates, who had figured out an efficient method for identifying culprits, eagerly put on gloves and picked up the deck of cards.

Just as Takagi Wataru was about to check, he saw Akutagawa Hiko shake his head.

"Inspector Megure, take a picture of the room, then we'll head to Dr. Sawaki's apartment."

As they left the dentist's office, Akutagawa pulled Ayumi along and got into Sawaki Yoko's car, glancing at Conan who had sneaked in from the back seat.

Just pretend you didn't see it.

Yoko Sawaki seemed slightly nervous, which Conan could tell, especially since they had confirmed that the popular and beautiful dentist was the culprit.

He had been observing carefully.

By the time Akutagawa had the police collect the playing cards and take photos of the surrounding decorations, he had roughly deduced the flaws in the alibi.

I just don't know why she killed him.

Given Conan's understanding of Akutagawa Hiko, it's not hard to deduce what he wants to do.

When it comes to persuading criminals, even those who commit crimes or murders with a justifiable cause, my neighbor, who doesn't really respect the law, always advises them to turn themselves in in order to get a lighter sentence.

So, working backwards, Ayan should already know the motive for the murder.

Conan, feeling an irresistible urge, secretly detached himself from the group and climbed into the dentist's car.

Getting into the murderer's car, the ensuing conversation might provoke the driver, but Akutagawa remained calm and unhurriedly asked, "Dr. Sawaki, have you considered turning yourself in to the police?"

Ze Muye's expression tightened, and she gripped the steering wheel tightly.

Considering Akutagawa Hikaru's reputation, the admiration he received from those around him, and the fact that she herself was a casual fan of Akutagawa Hikaru, this was definitely not just empty talk.

However, she didn't want to go to jail, to trade her brother's life and the rest of her life for the life of a murderer, a scumbag, a social outcast.

Not cost-effective.

"What are you saying, Mr. Akutagawa? What do you mean by confessing? You don't doubt me, do you? I have a solid alibi—"

Just as he was about to continue explaining, Akutagawa Hiko calmly shook his head, unmoved: "Dr. Sawaki, Ayumi used a Kamen Rider deck of cards as a talisman at the dentist's office and put it in her pocket."

Yoko Sawaki's eyes widened instantly: "When you woke Ayumi up to watch Kamen Rider and gave her sleeping pills to go kill someone, Ayumi put the card back. It was the Ace of Hearts, right?"

Ayumi nodded obediently, "Yes, getting a tooth pulled really doesn't hurt at all!"

Sawaki Yoko forced a smile, revealing an unpleasant grin: "In that deck of cards, now—"

There are two Aces of Hearts, and one of them has Ayumi's fingerprint.

On the surface, Ayumi has never been to her house.