IW: Chapter 161 - Miko: Has the boss, already deeply mired in a perverted swamp, finally fallen to evil?
"Hmm, so shouldn't our Phantom Troupe unify our outfits? After all, Bai Ye-kun's attire from the last mission doesn't suit us, and neither does that ugly mask!"
"Hey, hey, hey, wasn't my last outfit good-looking?"
That was the Akatsuki Organization's attire, black with red clouds. How was that not good-looking?
Although Bai Ye also felt the mask was a bit ugly.
"The mask is indeed ugly, but the attire is alright, though it doesn't suit us."
After Kato Megumi finished speaking, Eriri, who was beside her, nodded in agreement.
Clearly, Bai Ye's aesthetic sense seemed to have some issues.
"Then let us handle the outfits, including the clothing and the masks for our upcoming operations."
"Alright."
Bai Ye thought for a moment and felt that it was indeed inappropriate to imitate; they should design their own unique attire.
No matter what, the Akatsuki in the Hokage world was someone else's symbol. Since he was forming his own Phantom Troupe, it naturally needed to have its own symbol.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have hidden it from you before."
Kato Megumi suddenly lowered her head, as if admitting a mistake, not daring to meet the gazes of the three.
Because this matter was too outrageous, she actually had some thoughts of keeping it a secret, and she didn't know how to tell them.
And this matter was too shocking for her; even she couldn't guarantee that she could hide it well, which was why she decided to take leave at home to calm herself down.
But now that it had been revealed, Kato Megumi felt relieved at heart, but also a twinge of guilt for her previous intention to conceal it.
They were friends, why hide it from friends?
"The one who should apologize is this guy!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha pouted her lips, looking at Bai Ye.
Kato Megumi had only recently awakened her special ability. It was understandable that she hadn't told them, as she needed time to process it herself.
Kasumigaoka Utaha asked herself, if she had awakened such a special ability, she would probably think it over carefully too.
But Bai Ye was different.
It was obvious that Bai Ye had awakened his ability a long time ago.
He truly had no intention of saying anything. If it weren't for Kato Megumi's situation today, Bai Ye might have continued to hide it.
"Perhaps Bai Ye-kun had his own concerns and didn't want to involve us!"
So there's a reason you're called Saint Megumi.
Bai Ye was originally thinking about what excuse to use to fool them.
But before he could even make a move, Kato Megumi had already found a reason for him.
"As expected of Kato, you thought of everything!"
Tch!
He got away with it.
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha knew this was Bai Ye's excuse, she didn't say much. She wasn't an aggressive woman either.
Only Eriri, who had been bewildered from the start, felt like she had just experienced a lot, yet also felt as if nothing had happened. She looked at the others and, out of nowhere, simply said, "How about we go eat?"
"I'll cook."
Since they were already at his house, there was no reason to eat out again.
Kato Megumi was also very good at cooking. As an ordinary and normal girl, coupled with the fact that her parents might have overlooked her when she was young, she had long learned to cook for herself.
"It should rain, so can I stay here tonight?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the weather outside. It had already started to drizzle when they arrived.
And now the rain was getting heavier, it looked like there would be a heavy downpour tonight. She hadn't brought an umbrella when she left, only another one. She had originally thought that without Eriri today, her plan would be very successful, and she wouldn't need to consider whether to go back or not.
"Yes, Eriri, do you want to stay here?"
Kato Megumi didn't refuse, but looked at Eriri, wanting to ask if she wanted to stay.
"Sure."
"Cough, you know, it's dangerous for boys to walk alone at night, especially in the rain, it's easy to encounter perverts!"
Boys also need to protect themselves when they're out.
After Bai Ye finished speaking, he looked at the three with anticipation. Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled, looking at Bai Ye teasingly and asked, "Then how about the four of us stay together? You sleep in the middle, that way we can protect you better!"
"Is that okay?"
"No!"
Before Kasumigaoka Utaha could speak, Eriri directly refused.
Are you kidding me!
They were actually going to stay together!
"Look, someone doesn't want to!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha was a bit disappointed. She wasn't very resistant to it in the first place. In her opinion, if Bai Ye agreed, she would just lean on Bai Ye to rest. Anyway, she didn't care about such a small matter.
She had already made all the preparations to give herself away; this wouldn't scare her.
"If Bai Ye-kun wants to stay, I can tidy up a room for him."
Kato Megumi also spoke up at the right time.
"Forget it, haha, I still need to go back tonight."
A female ghost had just been recruited at home, and Bai Ye needed to go back to check. Although he had repeatedly reminded her, Bai Ye was still very afraid that the new employee would eat the old employee after he returned.
Sadako currently only eats souls, so it seems he must find something to feed her. Bai Ye liked Sadako's attitude; she was a very hardworking employee.
But not a reassuring employee.
Ultimately, the reason Sadako seemed easy to fool was because of the Soul Summoning Banner. With the banner there, Sadako didn't dare to move, but if he wasn't there, who knew if Sadako would make a move.
After all, Sadako had killed people before.
Of course, if they had agreed to this matter at the time, Bai Ye felt that the old employee, Miko, should have been able to get through today.
"So, you're going back to accompany a certain little girl? Speaking of which, Bai Ye-kun's fish pond seems to have quite a few fish! Oh right! Aren't we the fish?"
Such an aggressive statement, truly you, Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"Shiha-chan, if you insist on thinking that way, there's nothing I can do."
En.
Standard scumbag talk.
A hint of resentment flashed in Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart. Although she knew that Bai Ye was also entangled with other girls outside, Kasumigaoka Utaha now held two thoughts.
First, she truly liked Bai Ye, and she also hoped that the scumbag could turn over a new leaf and become a decent person.
Second, she felt that if she could make the scumbag settle down, it would give her a great sense of conquest. At the same time, she also understood that she was now caught in a strange loop, being manipulated by the scumbag.
That is, she was unwilling to give up, and she also thought, since so many people are willing to be fish, there must be a reason for it. It's better than finding someone no one likes, right?
Anyway, everyone is pretty much at the starting line now, and she's even ready to make a head start.
When she forces a marriage with a child, she doesn't believe Bai Ye can refuse.
"Hmph!"
The thought of herself being a fish instantly made Eriri feel uncomfortable.
No!
She didn't like that guy, Bai Ye, at all!
"Bai Ye-kun, that's a truly dangerous statement. I heard some boys get 'chopped' that way."
Kato Megumi seemed to be reminding him, but only she knew what kind of mood she was in right now.
"You're right about that."
You agree with what!
If you agree, then do it!
The three of them couldn't help but retort in their hearts. They were already accustomed to Bai Ye's behavior.
However, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future. Bai Ye was pulling them, and they were also pulling him. Love itself was a game of tug-of-war, it just depended on who broke first.
And so, the four of them, each with their own ulterior motives, began to cook in the kitchen.
"Sherry, your sister is a traitor. You know the organization's rules, don't you? Continuing to resist will not do you any good."
Through the iron bars of the cell, Gin spoke, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
This woman was so naive, did she really think she could fight the organization by going on a hunger strike?
Indeed, Sherry's value to the organization was immeasurable, but that was no reason for Sherry to threaten the organization.
If the Black Organization changed its ways just because of one researcher, and didn't even dare to deal with traitors, then Gin felt there was no need for this organization to exist. After all, once you chose to join the Black Organization, you shouldn't expect to leave safely.
However, for a talent like Sherry, Gin still hoped she would be obedient. When Miyano Akemi was around, she could still research properly, but now that Miyano Akemi was gone, this woman seemed to be getting out of control.
It was truly annoying. Why did that woman only think about leaving the organization?
If it weren't for her sister during the Shuichi Akai incident, she would have been dealt with by the organization long ago. But she still lived well afterward. Wasn't the organization good enough for her?
She really didn't know how to cherish it!
"Heh heh, what did the organization promise me back then?"
Sherry raised her head, a hint of coldness flashing across her face. The organization had promised her back then that they wouldn't harm her sister, but they had Gin personally kill her. Now, the organization still shamelessly demanded that she conduct experiments.
How could she be willing?
"That foolish woman not only wanted to leave the organization herself, but she also wanted to take you with her. Do you think the organization would agree?"
Vodka, who was beside him, added.
If Miyano Akemi had merely left the organization alone, then the organization might have actually considered it.
After all, with Sherry in their grasp, Miyano Akemi wouldn't dare to do anything. But this woman insisted on taking Sherry with her. How could that be possible!
She might not know much about the organization's affairs, but Sherry knew a great deal!
Wasn't the APTX4869 that the organization was researching her creation?
"So, you've decided to starve yourself to death?"
Gin would naturally not be threatened by such tactics.
If she wanted to starve herself, then so be it.
After saying this, Gin didn't wait for Sherry to say anything more. He understood that she probably didn't want to say much either.
Gin looked deeply at Sherry, then left with Vodka. Since she wanted to show her defiance, he also wanted to see if Sherry would really starve herself to death.
Moreover, he had a hundred ways to keep Sherry alive.
A hunger strike?
Who does that threaten? Isn't she just a foolish woman like Miyano Akemi?
Bang!
The laboratory door was heavily shut. Miyano Shiho then raised her head to look at the direction of the door, a trace of despair flashing in her heart.
The freedom that she and her sister yearned for seemed impossible to obtain in this lifetime.
At the same time, after her sister was killed by Gin and she herself couldn't escape this hellish place, a hint of suicidal intent arose in Miyano Shiho's heart.
She would absolutely not allow herself to research for the organization again.
She took out the APTX4869 she had hidden earlier from her pocket and immediately threw it into her mouth.
She was going to gamble once!
Gamble that what she had seen at Kudo Shinichi's house and what she had speculated was correct!
If she was wrong, then going to hell with her sister didn't seem so bad either.
"This is…!?"
It hurt!
Miyano Shiho felt an extremely intense pain instantly surge into her brain throughout her entire body. The sudden pain made her lose her footing and fall directly downwards.
With a thud.
Miyano Shiho's large lab coat now enveloped a tiny girl.
She raised her hand in disbelief. The drug actually worked?
However, the pain from the drug's effects made her feel as if she was about to faint from the agony.
Looking at the ventilation duct, Miyano Shiho knew this was her only way to escape.
She had shrunk, which proved that the drug worked, and if she stayed here, she would definitely be discovered by the organization, rendering everything she had done useless.
Since the drug didn't kill her, it meant that heaven was giving her hope.
After crawling out of the laboratory's ventilation duct, a torrential rain was pouring outside, accompanied by lightning and thunder, instantly giving Miyano Shiho a sense of sorrow.
Disregarding everything else, she dragged her exhausted body and began to walk towards Kudo Shinichi's house.
At least it was safe there.
Her shrinking meant that Kudo Shinichi had not died. Last time she checked his house, all of his childhood clothes had disappeared, which meant he had also shrunk.
As a 'kindred spirit', Miyano Shiho now knew that she could only go to him.
However, due to the worsening effects of the drug and the heavy rain making her body increasingly cold, her child-like body could no longer hold up and she collapsed directly onto the ground.
After she fell to the ground, a voice behind her faintly entered Ai Haibara's ears: "Yo, can you still see a beautiful girl after dinner?"
"Boss, what you're doing is a crime!"
Inside the Office.
Miko frowned, staring intently at Bai Ye. She wiped the water from her body, feeling a bit resentful. She had just gotten off work when Bai Ye forcibly conscripted her.
After arriving and seeing a little girl inside the Office, her gaze towards Bai Ye became very strange, and she also considered whether to call the police.
"Hey, hey, hey, that's slander! I was on my way home after dinner and then I saw a little girl collapsed on the ground. It's raining so heavily outside, how could a good young man like me just stand by and do nothing?
Then I brought her back, and after bringing her back, I realized I'm a man and she's a girl, so I called you over!
Look how law-abiding I am! I'm practically the best man in the whole world!"
Slander!
This was pure slander!
Although Bai Ye was surprised to have found Miyano Shiho.
But after bringing her back, he considered that he was a man, so he directly called Miko over. See how gentle he was.
Now look at Miko!
Why did she have such deep prejudice against him?
Was it just because he was a little perverted that she suspected him?
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