BWDC:SDDK Chapter 81 Agasa Hiroshi: Actually, I Am Kaito Kid
Eleven o'clock at night, Agasa Research Institute.
With a mysterious expression, Dr. Agasa carried a case out from his small laboratory. He placed the case on the table and exchanged a knowing glance with the person sitting opposite him. The person across from him nodded immediately in understanding.
The individual opened the case and rummaged through the contents for a moment. Then, they pulled out the items inside to check if the shapes met the required specifications.
Suddenly, both Dr. Agasa and the person across from him heard the sound of the door opening. In the next moment, Ren Ichimonji pushed the door open and entered, his gaze landing on the two people inside.
Ren Ichimonji: ?
Dr. Agasa: !
Dr. Agasa glanced at the white hang glider that the person beside him had just unfolded. Then he looked at the various gadgets inside the case. With an expression of tragic resolve, as if facing his end, he said to Ren Ichimonji,
"It seems this secret can no longer be hidden from you." "Fine, to tell you the truth—I am Kaito Kid!"
Ren Ichimonji: ?
Who told you to use that excuse? Even if you dragged Nakamori Ginzo over here, one look would tell anyone that your physique has absolutely nothing to do with Kaito Kid, wouldn't it?
Seeing the disapproving look in Ren Ichimonji's eyes, Dr. Agasa felt the atmosphere instantly turn cold. He subconsciously started gesticulating wildly, intending to explain further. However, the person beside him patted his shoulder, let out a sigh, and spoke up.
"Dr. Agasa, there's actually no need for you to say that." "Because..."
Konosuke Jii twitched the corner of his mouth and continued, "Mr. Ren Ichimonji has known Kaito Kid's true identity for a long time."
Hearing this, Dr. Agasa was stunned. Nani? Such a thing happened? Dr. Agasa looked up at Ren Ichimonji in shock.
However, he quickly snapped back to his senses. This—this wasn't actually that surprising. The first time Ren Ichimonji arrived, he claimed to be the Supreme Batling who traveled from the outside world into this manga. If that were true, it would be normal for him to know Kaito Kid's real identity... right?
"Mr. Ren Ichimonji, I truly didn't expect to run into you here." "Are your gadgets also custom-made here by Dr. Agasa?" Konosuke Jii asked with some surprise.
He had thought only Kaito Kid's gadgets were commissioned from Dr. Agasa. He hadn't expected this young man calling himself Batman was a client as well. What was this? A common source for both hero and thief?
Although Konosuke Jii was surprised, his hands didn't stop moving. He quickly folded the hang glider and placed it back into the case along with the other gadgets. With a "click," the case was swiftly locked.
---It wasn't to guard against Ren Ichimonji. Ren Ichimonji already knew Kuroba Kaito's true identity; if he wanted to mess with Master Kaito, he could just squat at Master Kaito's school and catch him every single time. It was simply because Dr. Agasa's front door wasn't locked. It would be troublesome if anyone else pushed the door open and happened to see Kaito Kid's equipment.
Konosuke Jii had no intention of claiming he was Kaito Kid. Even though he actually had been Kaito Kid for a period of time.
"Yeah, besides Dr. Agasa, there's no one else capable of handling the heavy responsibility of manufacturing these gadgets." "I saw a mask in your case just now, that was...?" Ren Ichimonji didn't just stand at the door; he walked further into the room, asking casually along the way.
Hearing this question, Konosuke Jii immediately replied, "It's like this: after Master Kaito Kid heard you and that young lady mention the illusionist Spider, he commissioned a mask here in advance just in case." "This model features rapid donning and doffing, air purification, and sound isolation effects." "After all, illusions are essentially a type of magic. As long as one ensures they aren't disturbed by external factors, it's impossible to enter a hypnotized state, and naturally, one won't be affected by illusions."
---So this is the countermeasure Kuroba Kaito came up with? Ren Ichimonji nodded understandingly. Following this logic, it would be enough to deal with not only the illusionists of that mysterious organization but even the Scarecrow. Kuroba Kaito truly lived up to being one of the top magicians in this world. He was indeed thorough in this regard.
Lifting the case, Konosuke Jii said at once, "Well then, Master Ren Ichimonji, Dr. Agasa, I still have many matters to attend to." "Please allow me to take my leave first."
After a brief farewell, Konosuke Jii left Dr. Agasa's house. Judging by the way he vanished from the doorway instantly, it was clear Konosuke Jii didn't leave the premises just by walking.
Dr. Agasa was already used to this. However, he was a bit curious about the fact that Ren Ichimonji seemed to have met the real Kaito Kid. He didn't think Ren Ichimonji had any business meeting the real Kaito Kid. Could it be to persuade the real Kaito Kid to surrender? Or was it a failed attempt at an offline solo kill?
Dr. Agasa followed Ren Ichimonji into the small laboratory. He watched as Ren Ichimonji, as familiar as if he were in his own home, skillfully made off with several miniature cameras. Finally, he couldn't help but ask,
"Ren, just why did you go to meet the current Kaito Kid?"
Dr. Agasa's question caused Ren Ichimonji's hand to pause slightly. In response, Ren Ichimonji swiped two more smoke bombs and tucked them into a hidden compartment in his belt for backup before answering,
"To ensure that the Riddler doesn't die at the hands of the Scarecrow." "I thought you would ask why I'm taking the cameras."
Faced with Ren Ichimonji's words, Dr. Agasa became puzzled instead and asked, "Don't you often take trackers, cameras, or wiretaps to trip up criminals?" "It's the same this time, right? What is there to ask?"
---Oh, Conan didn't tell you about the trackers, did he? Ren Ichimonji felt a brief moment of doubt, but his thoughts shifted, and he understood Dr. Agasa's attitude. This was also a good thing. At least he didn't have to explain what he was going to do with the cameras next.
"Well then, I'm heading out. I'll be back in about an hour and a half." Ren Ichimonji made a rough estimate of the travel time from here to Teiji Moriya's house. Then, he gave an accurate time.
Hearing this, Dr. Agasa nodded blankly. However, he suddenly remembered something, but the moment he turned to speak to Ren Ichimonji, the person who was just beside him had already vanished without a trace.
Dr. Agasa: ?
He had wanted to ask if Ren Ichimonji wanted a modified solar-powered twin-engine skateboard like the one he recently made for Conan. Now it seemed he could only wait for Ren Ichimonji to return to ask. But...
"Why does Ren come to borrow my computer every day?" Dr. Agasa scratched his head, feeling somewhat perplexed. Could it be that Ren Ichimonji still hasn't saved enough money to buy a computer of his own? Maybe I should just give him one next time...
Speaking of which, it feels like the programming progress for the Noah's Ark program has been increasing very quickly lately. Has my programming skill improved again?
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