Ke Xue: Shinichi and I are childhood friends.

Chapter 1319 The Wife and Daughters of the "Wrongfully Killed"

In the time that was wasted, Yuya and the others had fallen to the back of the group.

Ran Mouri urged, "Let's go, we can't fall behind."

Just as the group was about to set off, Yuya's phone vibrated. He took out his phone, glanced at it, and then looked up at Shiho Miyano.

The latter immediately understood and said to Ran, "Ran, let's go first."

"Huh? Oh." Ran Mouri seemed to understand something, and glanced at Conan and Yuya who were huddled together with some unease, but in the end she still followed Shiho Miyano and continued walking forward.

The call was from Shuichi Akai.

"Is there something you need that's calling me at this hour?" Yuya asked.

Shuichi Akai: "There's something I need your help with..."

After hearing what Shuichi Akai said, Conan looked at Yuya in surprise.

Yuya was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Is it necessary? With me here..."

However, after hearing what Shuichi Akai said, Yuu sighed softly, "I understand. I will cooperate with you when necessary."

"Also, how's the matter I asked you to investigate going?"

“We have the results.” Shuichi Akai took a can of coffee from the vending machine and walked towards his car. “According to the FBI report, Makoto Ishihara died after being imprisoned.”

Yu was also somewhat puzzled: "Huh? Didn't he insist on his innocence? So, in the end, he was still found guilty?"

Shuichi Akai: "According to the memoirs of the then-FBI director, he consistently maintained his innocence."

Yuya seemed thoughtful: "Of course, the superior officer, if I'm not mistaken... Chairman Alan? Then, what are the chances that Ishihara was wronged?"

Shuichi Akai returned to his car, unlocked it, and said, "I'd rather believe it's impossible. Besides, Ishihara left behind a wife and daughter after his death."

"Where are his family members now?"

Shuichi Akai got into the car and said, "After Ishihara died in prison, his wife and daughter returned to Japan."

Then he told Yuya the two names.

"I understand. Uncle Kogoro should have the list. I'll let you know the results after I investigate."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Yu tossed her phone into the air, caught it, and said to Conan with a smile, "It's your turn to step in."

Conan, his face tense, said, "You want me to steal it? Why don't you just ask your uncle for it?"

Yuya said quietly, "You seemed very skilled at placing the transmitter just now. Do you have some kind of side job?"

If you just ask for it directly, although Kogoro Mouri will most likely give it to you, wouldn't that take away the fun of being a detective?

Conan's lips twitched slightly: "What nonsense are you talking about... Fine, I'll go!"

Conan, his forehead dark with anger, caught up with Kogoro Mouri in a few quick steps. His eyes swept across the pocket and he saw a piece of white paper peeking out from the edge. Before anyone else could notice, he swiftly snatched the list from his hand.

After receiving the list, he met up with Yuya, who quickly scanned it and then dialed Shuichi Akai's number.

"Hey, those two names aren't on the list."

“I see,” Shuichi Akai said without surprise. “Then they may have changed their names to participate in the witness protection program.”

Yu was also a little confused: "Isn't Ishihara a criminal? How can his family members be included in the witness protection program?"

Shuichi Akai explained, "Anyone can be a target as long as there is a possibility of being attacked by an accomplice."

Demanding the other party's cooperation in an investigation on the condition of ensuring their personal safety is called a judicial transaction.

"A judicial transaction? ...Can you find out if they participated in that program?"

“Of course, that’s assuming the procedure is performed by the FBI.” Shuichi Akai took out a laptop, typed in a website address, and opened it, a contemptuous smile appearing on his lips. “But if it’s performed by the U.S. Marshals Service, then it will take some time.”

Yuya was taken aback: "Why? Don't you have the authority?"

Shuichi Akai chuckled: "Access isn't an issue... The FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service don't have a good relationship."

Yu suddenly realized, "So you're going to hack into someone else's system to investigate? By the way, are you sure it's okay to hack into a sister department's system?"

The FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service both belong to the Department of Justice, and they don't get along well... It feels similar to the dislike between the Criminal Investigation Department and the Ministry of Public Security.

However, this had nothing to do with Yu. He asked, "By the way, if I change my name because of the witness protection program, can I change it according to my own preferences?"

Shuichi Akai denied it: "No."

"Completely not?"

"Unless it's certain that the pseudonym won't be associated with the real name, then it's possible."

"I see... then contact me when you have the results."

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On the other side, in an open space in front of Nagoya Castle.

Haneda Hideyoshi, dressed in a plain-colored kimono, held a folding fan and recited poetry while pointing to Nagoya Castle in the distance.

"Ise prospered in Tsu, Tsu prospered in Ise, and Owari and Nagoya prospered in this castle!"

With a whoosh, Hideyoshi Haneda unfolded his folding fan, feeling somewhat pleased with his own literary talent, and remarked with admiration, "No wonder it's one of Japan's three famous cities!"

Just as Hideyoshi Haneda was sighing, a voice rang out behind him.

"Stop giving your smug comments!" Miyamoto Yumi suddenly appeared.

Hearing that familiar voice, Hideyoshi Haneda turned around in surprise: "Yumimi! What are you doing here? I was planning to pick you up when you arrived in Nagoya!"

Miyamoto Yumi snorted and put one hand on her hip: "Of course I know, who told you to be a celebrity~" she said, pointing her phone screen at Haneda Hideyoshi.

Haneda Hideyoshi glanced at the screen and saw a post from a netizen named Koala—"A famous Taiko has appeared here!" It also included two photos of Haneda Hideyoshi.

The post is getting likes and comments at a rapid pace. It's clear that it's not just this netizen and Yumi Miyamoto who know that Hideyoshi Haneda is in Nagoya Castle.

"Ah! I see!" Hideyoshi Haneda exclaimed in realization.

"Never mind that," Miyamoto Yumi put away her phone and questioned with dissatisfaction, "What were you thinking, coming all the way to Nagoya for a date?!"

Haneda Hideyoshi explained sheepishly, "Because I have work here today..."

Yumi Miyamoto interrupted him, stepped forward, grabbed his kimono, and complained, "And besides, you could at least have said you were going to wear a kimono! I even put together an outfit before I left the house..."

Seeing the carefully chosen outfit on Miyamoto Yumi, Haneda Hideyoshi was deeply moved. Looking at her bewildered face, his own face flushed red, and he stammered, "I'm...I'm sorry..."

Yumi Miyamoto waved her hand dismissively: "Never mind, how's your work going?"

Haneda Hideyoshi nodded: "Yes, we're just here to scout out the location..."

He turned to Yumi Miyamoto excitedly and said, "Look here! Nagoya Castle is laid out before us. It's amazing to be able to play a game in a place like this!"

"A match?" Miyamoto Yumi was a little confused.

Haneda Hideyoshi was taken aback: "Didn't I say that the Nagoya Shogi Hall is going to be built here?"

Yumi Miyamoto suddenly remembered: "Ah, right, right, you said you were an executive committee member for the construction of the clubhouse."

"That's right, I applied for it myself."

Miyamoto Yumi sighed helplessly, "You really know how to create trouble for yourself."

Haneda Hideyoshi looked at Miyamoto Yumi with a determined gaze and said slowly, "I've been running around raising funds and haven't had time to play shogi. I'm enough to be the only one who has experienced this feeling."

Yumi Miyamoto was taken aback. She suddenly felt that Kumakichi, who was usually silly, seemed very tall and imposing at this moment.

"Kumakichi...you idiot~"