"Xiaolan, where is uncle?"
In the bathroom, Conan, who was brushing his teeth alone, asked Maori Landao, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
The Maori Detective Agency is so big that no matter where you shout, you can hear it in other places. Sometimes it is inconvenient, but sometimes it is very convenient.
"Dad, I don't know, I haven't seen him this morning..."
Mao Lilan, who was frying eggs, looked confused.
In the past days, Mouri Kogoro needed her to wake him up, but today when Mao Lilan went to call Mouri Kogoro, he found that his room was already empty. Not only that, he searched the entire detective agency and couldn't find him.
Yesterday out of anger, Mao Lilan said some unpleasant words to Mao Li Kogoro. After that, Mao Li Kogoro hid in his room alone and didn't even come out to eat dinner. The food was empty later, and Mao Lilan was really worried that something had happened to Mao Li Kogoro.
However, Mao Lilan does not regret what he said to Mao Li Kogoro yesterday. He took strong medicine when he was seriously ill. As for Mao Li Kogoro's current state of mud, if he didn't say harsh words, he could not be expected to change at all.
But where is dad?
Thinking of her missing father, Mao Lilan was still a little worried.
After Conan washed up and rinsed the wash basin with water, he accidentally discovered something.
"This is……"
Conan dug his fingers into the sink drain and pulled out a finger-long beard.
I don’t know what influenced him, but Mouri Kogoro has taken special care of his two mustaches recently. He spends a lot of time repairing them every day, so it is normal to have beards in the drain, but if he repairs them, , will he trim off so much beard?
Conan had some doubts in his heart.
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"Haa~~~" Takagi Wataru, who had been busy with the case all night, walked out of the classroom of the Investigation Class 1 and ordered a can of coffee from the vending machine in the corridor. He drank it in one gulp and finally felt that he was in good spirits. Quite a bit.
The police, especially the criminal police, have a really terrible job. They have irregular meals, irregular work and rest, and irregular vacations, which are referred to as the "three irregularities". They often work overtime until late at night, and it is difficult to go home and lie down for a while. I ate a few mouthfuls of Oden in front of a small cart on the roadside to warm my stomach, and then I received an urgent call to go to the crime scene. Fortunately, Takagi Wataru was still young, only twenty-six years old, so he could withstand such torture.
Just as he was about to go to the cafeteria to buy some more steamed buns to eat to fill his stomach, Takagi Wataru saw a man walking towards him. He was in a suit and leather shoes, with firm eyes, and exuded the temperament of a battle-hardened warrior.
Takagi Sheba took a few glances and felt that this person seemed a bit familiar, yet so strange.
Could it be which senior?
Takagi Wataru smelled a familiar smell from the stranger, the smell of the police.
"It's just the right time to meet you, Officer Takagi. Can I interrupt you for a moment?"
The man who seemed to be a senior policeman spoke, and relying on his voice, Takagi Wataru finally recognized who he was.
"Ah, isn't this Miss Maori's father? You shaved off your beard, I almost didn't recognize you... Is there something wrong with coming to the Metropolitan Police Department so early?"
Takagi Shibhan greeted Mouri Kogoro with a smile.
At the same time, doubts arose in Takagi Wataru's heart. Can there be such a big change just by shaving off his beard?
In the past, Mouri Kogoro looked a bit slovenly and decadent. He was a useless uncle who had no motivation and only harassed the beautiful policewomen in the Metropolitan Police Department. He was a useless uncle, which is what young people often call "MADAO" nowadays.
But now, after shaving off his beard, Mouri Kogoro not only looks much younger, but his decadent temperament has been swept away. His whole figure is like a blazing flame, with more energy than he, a young man in his twenties, has. , shrewd and capable, and seems like a trustworthy person.
"Miss Mouri's father", for this title, if it were in the past, Kogoro Mouri would feel uncomfortable but still smile stupidly, pretending not to care, but now, he has no worries in his heart, and his face is calm. He said to Takagi Wataru: "Yes, it's me. I'm here to see Commander Matsumoto. Officer Takagi, please tell me where Commander Matsumoto is now? By this time, he should have come to the Metropolitan Police Department, right?"
"Manager Matsumoto, he is in the office now..."
As soon as Takagi Wataru finished speaking, Mouri Kogoro walked around Takagi Wataru and walked towards the search class one classroom.
When he was working as a detective in the Investigation Section 1, Takagi Wataru was still a kid. He was more familiar with the location of Administrator Matsumoto's office than Takagi Wataru.
Walking into the classroom of the Search Class 1, the students who were not out on the field were stunned for a moment when they saw Mouri Kogoro walking in, but they didn't pay much attention.
They also regarded Mouri Kogoro as a police officer, thinking that it was police officers from other departments or sub-offices who came to the people from the Search Division to assist in the work.
Walking to Manager Matsumoto's office, Mouri Kogoro knocked on the office door.
"Please come in!"
After getting permission, Maori Kogoro pushed the door open and entered.
At this time, Manager Matsumoto was wearing loose clothes and exercising. He was already old and was not a real martial artist. Although his fighting ability was extremely strong, he could arm-wrestle with any martial artist below the master or swordsman. But after all, he has never practiced internal strength. If he fails to train, his body will soon decline.
After Mouri Kogoro entered the door, Manager Matsumoto stopped moving. He was slightly startled when he saw Moori Kogoro's appearance changed drastically. It felt like he was back ten years ago: "Mao, Moori?"
Ten years ago, Mouri Kogoro was one of his most capable subordinates, so he could naturally recognize Moori Kogoro who seemed much younger.
"Yes, Manager Matsumoto, long time no see!"
Mouri Kogoro bowed respectfully to Administrator Matsumoto.
"You came to me, what's the matter?"
Administrator Matsumoto asked.
When Kogoro Mouri heard the question from Manager Matsumoto, he did not answer. Instead, he knelt down in front of Manager Matsumoto with a thud. He put his hands forward in a splayed shape and leaned forward with his forehead one centimeter above the ground. He was the most famous person in Japan. The most classic "Tuxia seat".
"Officer Matsumoto, please give me a chance to become a police officer again!"
Mouri Kogoro shouted in the most sincere voice.
"This..." Manager Matsumoto was also confused by Mouri Kogoro's behavior. He didn't even know how to reply to Moori Kogoro.
Back then, Mouri Kogoro was kidnapped by gangsters because of Fei Mile. In order to make the gangster give up Fei Mile, he deliberately shot Fei Mile in the thigh to make Fei Mile incapacitated, forcing the gangster to abandon Fei Mile and escape alone, although this was done to save Fei Mile. Miles, but such behavior is still a serious violation, so Kogoro Mouri was severely punished and made things difficult and excluded from many aspects. So not long after that incident, Kogoro Moori was "resigned" .
At that time, Administrator Matsumoto was Kogoro Mori's direct superior. His original intention was to protect Kogoro Mori, a capable subordinate. However, the person who ordered this was Director Hakuba, the top official of the Metropolitan Police Department. Even if Administrator Matsumoto had this intention, Without this ability, he could only watch helplessly as Mouri Kogoro was forced to leave.
The reason why Director Hakuba wanted to force Kogoro Mouri away was naturally very simple. After Kogoro Mouri graduated from the police academy with first place, he was received by the former director, Director Muromachi. The original intention was to commend Kogoro Mouri. , but this also left the mark of "Muromachi" on Mouri Kogoro. For Director Hakuba, fighting for power and profit is always the most important compared to others, so even if Moori Kogoro only wanted to be a policeman, he didn't want to Ignore those complicated factional struggles, I'm sorry, but get out of the Metropolitan Police Department!
The Metropolitan Police Department has experienced a decline in talent over the years, and has become a laughing stock that can only rely on detectives to solve crimes. This white-horse director who puts power struggle first does not only take the most credit, but at least 99% of the responsibility.
He has reached the age of retirement. In order to add some merit to himself and enter politics to continue his struggle, Director Baima has to use his wise and wise mind to reform the Metropolitan Police Department. When the reform is effective, that is, his leadership is effective. Fang, if there is a problem with the reform, it would be Wise Wise and Wise who are acting rebelliously. The one who was dragged out to sacrifice to heaven is Wise Wise. What does it have to do with him, Director White Horse?
As for these, Mingzhi Jianyu also knows a lot about it, but as long as he can change the current outdated Metropolitan Police Department, he is happy to be a tool used by Director Baima, and he is also aware of it.
"Maoli, you get up first."
Manager Matsumoto said to Mouri Kogoro.
"If I don't get up, if the administrator doesn't agree to it, I won't get up!"
Mouri Kogoro said very firmly.
"You...hey!"
Manager Matsumoto also knew how unjust it was for Kogoro Mouri to be "resigned", but there were some things that he, a small manager, simply couldn't decide.
"Manager, I didn't mean to embarrass you, but I have no other choice!"
There was a tremor in Mouri Kogoro's voice.
"Over the years, I have accomplished nothing and made Xiaolan live a miserable life with me. I am already a useless father. I really, I really can't let Xiaolan look down on me anymore. I want to be the person that Xiaolan is. Proud father, please Administrator!”
Mouri Kogoro raised his head and looked at Manager Matsumoto, tears overflowing from the corners of his eyes, which also moved Manager Matsumoto.
Is this still the bravest subordinate under his command, Maori? In the past, Kogoro Mouri never changed his expression, whether he was injured by a gunshot in a fight with gangsters, or broke his leg while chasing a criminal. After recovering from his injuries, he became a good man again, but now he sheds tears in front of himself...
Administrator Matsumoto is also a father himself, a father who loves his daughter. However, not long ago, because of the mistakes he made in his early years, his daughter’s wedding scene turned into a crime scene. Not only did his daughter, who is a music teacher, have a burnt throat, her fiancé was also injured. He was sent to prison, the marriage fell through, and his daughter suffered injuries that could never be healed in her life, and all of this was caused by him.
His daughter didn't blame him, but he felt so guilty that he couldn't face her at all. During this period, Manager Matsumoto had been hiding in the Metropolitan Police Department on the grounds of being busy at work. Even if he was worried about his daughter's physical and mental condition, he could only entrust Kujo in the evidence room. Miss Sakurako visited on my behalf.
If possible, Administrator Matsumoto would have wished to trade his own life so that his daughter would not be harmed, but in fact it was counterproductive and he became the one who caused his daughter to get hurt.
During this time, he felt extremely guilty. When he saw Kogoro Mouri, who was also a father, crying in front of him because of his daughter's problems, Manager Matsumoto's fierce face was also filled with tears and snot.
"Mouri, get up! What are you like now? You will be looked down upon by your daughter like this, okay!" Manager Matsumoto wiped away his tears, pulled Maori Kogoro up and said, "I will take you to ask Minister Odagiri to plead for mercy. Back then, I can't blame you for what happened, the Metropolitan Police Department is different now than it was back then."
Manager Matsumoto said loudly.
"Thank you, Administrator Matsumoto!"
Mouri Kogoro was extremely moved.
"Nothing, father should help father!"
Manager Matsumoto patted Mouri Kogoro on the shoulder and said.
"Well said, father should help father!"
The sound of clapping sounded, and both Mouri Kogoro and Manager Matsumoto were stunned for a moment, and then looked towards the door where the sound came from.
A middle-aged man wearing black toad glasses and a lazy temperament stood at the door, his hands still clapping.
"Who are you……"
Just as Mouri Kogoro was about to ask a question, Administrator Matsumoto had already stood at attention and saluted, and respectfully said to the old man in sunglasses: "Sir Matsudaira!"
"Matsumoto, what's going on with this kid?"
The man with sunglasses glanced at Mouri Kogoro and asked.
Manager Matsumoto did not dare to neglect, and told the uncle in sunglasses everything about Mouri Kogoro. At the same time, he was wondering, why did this man come to the Metropolitan Police Department? He and the Metropolitan Police have never dealt with him!
But Manager Matsumoto had second thoughts and felt that it was reasonable for him to come to the Metropolitan Police Department. After all, he was a man who stood at the top of Japan's 250,000 police officers. It was completely normal for him to come to the Metropolitan Police Department to inspect the work.
"I see." The man in sunglasses nodded after listening to Manager Matsumoto's statement, and then looked at Kogoro Mori, "You want to continue to be a policeman?"
"Yes! I want to be a detective again!"
Mouri Kogoro also saw that the identity of the man in sunglasses in front of him was not simple, and he did not forget to salute while speaking.
"For your daughter?"
The man in sunglasses asked.
"Yes, I can't let my daughter look down on me anymore, and I can't let my daughter be sad anymore!"
Mouri Kogoro said loudly.
"Okay!" The uncle in sunglasses said loudly, "I like people like you. I will make sure you return to the Metropolitan Police Department!"
"Alright?"
Mouri Kogoro was puzzled. Even Matsumoto Kiyonaga, the manager of the First Investigation Division, did not dare to agree to this matter at the beginning. Even if he was moved by Moori Kogoro's tears, he was only prepared to take Mouri Kogoro with him. When I asked the Minister of Criminal Affairs, Toshiro Odagiri, to plead for mercy, the unidentified man in sunglasses in front of me actually said it right. Who is he?
Manager Matsumoto was very excited when he heard what Uncle Sunglasses said. He hurriedly pulled Mouri Kogoro and said, "Moori, why don't you thank Chief Matsudaira!"
"Yes, thank you, Chief Matsudaira!"
As long as he could become a detective again, Mouri Kogoro didn't care much and bowed to the man in sunglasses.
After bowing, Kogoro Mouri asked Manager Matsumoto in a low voice: "Manager, who is this person?"
"Idiot!" Manager Matsumoto roared, "I haven't been a police officer for only ten years, and yet I don't even recognize the highest-ranking person in Japan's police force, Chief Matsudaira Katakuritora!"
"What, that legendary 'God of Destruction' - Katakuri Tora Matsudaira!" Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but exclaimed, and looked at the man in sunglasses with eyes filled with awe.
He is not only the king of the Japanese police, but also a legend in the Japanese police circle.
"That's right, it's my uncle, he is a legend!"
Katakuritora Matsudaira pushed up his sunglasses and showed an uninhibited smile.
Mouri Kogoro was silent, because he knew that the man in front of him with the nickname "God of Destruction" was not only a legend in the police world, but also a legend in Kabukicho. The nickname that was louder than "The God of Destruction" was "Don Pelli" (a premium champagne) "Emperor" and "King of Nightclubs"...
