Refuse to allow Conan to join the main storyline

Kudo Yusaku and Akai Shuichi sat down in the study. The two people who were not very familiar with each other were a little awkward and speechless at this moment.

Shuichi Akai was waiting for his host, Yusaku Kudo, to start speaking first, and Yusaku Kudo was waiting for Shuichi Akai to start stating his purpose first. For a moment, the two of them looked at each other, and it was a bit awkward.

In the end, it was Shuichi Akai who spoke first and took the initiative, setting the tone for the conversation.

"Looking at the boy's appearance just now, is he familiar with Detective Sakurai?"

Kudo Yusaku nodded thoughtfully: "Well, not too familiar, but we have had some contact before. Those three kids like to go to the cat cafe she opened to see cats. When they occasionally meet, Sakurai and those three kids get along well and have fun together."

Akai Shuichi: "I didn't expect that she would be someone that children like very much."

"You seem to be very familiar with Sakurai, so you are also her acquaintance?"

"Not really, I guess. We've just had some contact recently because of work."

"Recently...she must be very busy because the company is preparing to expand. I saw in the newspaper that she is going to recruit a lot of people this time, and the scale after the expansion is really quite large."

"Yes, she is indeed very busy. Not to mention someone like me who is not very familiar with her, even her partners find it difficult to see her normally."

"Really? She's in a career transition period now, so it's understandable that she's a bit busy. Things should be much better once the company is fully operational."

Akai Shuichi smiled and said, "Once that company is really running, she might be even busier."

Kudo Yusaku raised his eyebrows and asked calmly, "Could it be that your work in Tokyo is related to her?"

Akai Shuichi: "...I guess we have some connection."

Kudo Yusaku narrowed his eyes slightly: "...Akai-kun, you should be an American citizen now, right?"

"Yes."

"...I didn't expect that her security company actually has business overseas. Are you a foreign aid hired by her company?"

Akai Shuichi smiled: "To be honest, I'm not sure either. Boss Sakurai is really too busy, and I'm still waiting for an opportunity to sit down and have a good chat with her."

"I see." Kudo Yusaku smiled, "Don't worry, there will always be opportunities."

"If Mr. Kudo is familiar with Sakurai, could you help me make an appointment with her?"

"Oh, this is a bit difficult. As you saw just now, Sakurai is a little...to be honest, we haven't been in touch for a long time. I'm afraid I can't help you. I'm really sorry."

"No, my request is a bit excessive. I wonder if Mr. Kudo can tell me about Detective Sakurai? I hope to know more about her before I have a formal interview with her."

Kudo Yusaku nodded: "That's no problem. What do you want to ask?"

Akai Shuichi hesitated for a moment and asked, "I heard that she is a very good detective and has helped the Neon police solve many cases?"

"That's true. Sakurai is a very perceptive person and has excellent observation skills. But I think the most important thing is that she has a heart of justice."

"…A heart of justice?"

"Yes."

Kudo Yusaku nodded seriously: "If there is a problem in nature, the more outstanding the ability, the more serious the problem is, right? It is really fortunate that someone as outstanding as Sakurai also has such an upright, brave and trustworthy nature."

Akai Shuichi: "...It seems that Mr. Kudo thinks highly of her?"

"Haha, this is not my evaluation, but the evaluation given to her by the media."

Kudo Yusaku pointed to a pile of newspapers on the table and said, "I still have a lot of reports about her. If you are interested, I can lend them to you. The media's evaluation can basically represent the general opinion of the people. So it should be said that in the eyes of most people, Sakurai deserves this kind of evaluation. Of course, in my personal opinion, although the title of 'Tokyo Savior' is indeed a bit exaggerated, her deeds so far are indeed worthy of everyone's praise."

At this point, Kudo Yusaku shook his head slightly: "Although her temper is indeed a bit... too individualistic, lacking a bit of affinity. However, the flaws do not outweigh the merits."

Akai Shuichi:......

Kudo Yusaku looked at Akai Shuichi's thoughtful expression and concluded: "I believe that if you really get to know her, you will agree with my point of view."

Akai Shuichi: "Yes. I will seriously consider Mr. Kudo's comments."

Kudo Yusaku smiled and said, "Sakurai is a very enthusiastic person. Believe me, if you can become her friend, it will definitely be of great help to you."

Akai Shuichi:......

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This tentative conversation went smoothly, but not too smoothly.

Unlike the little kid who provided him with a lot of useful information, Kudo Yusaku was very smooth and flawless.

But it cannot be said that Shuichi Akai gained nothing at all.

Although he still failed to finally clarify Sakurai Izumi's position, it can be seen from Kudo Yusaku's attitude that at least he thinks Sakurai Izumi is inclined to the red side.

Considering the relationship between Kudo Yusaku and the police, his words are almost equivalent to the Neon police's attitude towards Sakurai.

Plus, since Sakurai Izumi has been covering for him, maybe she can really be trusted?

But if this is true, then new problems arise.

Why did Sakurai cover for him?

Has his identity been confirmed? To what extent?

Could it be that this person’s power is so great that he has his own spies within the FBI?

No.

If she could really achieve the point where even the FBI couldn't defend against her, she could definitely build up her own power. How could she still just stay in the organization as a small code name member?

or……

What if it is an intelligence agency that can stand on equal footing with the FBI?

Shuichi Akai had unknowingly walked to the door of the Daikoku Bar. He stopped and looked up at the dark night.

In short, there must be something else going on here that he doesn't know about.

So, what is the secret of Sakurai, and what is the meaning of her recent series of actions?

He was just about to go to the Dahei Bar and have a drink as usual, when he suddenly noticed his cell phone vibrating.

When he saw the caller ID, Shuichi Akai was a little surprised.

He left the bar and found a quiet and deserted place to answer the phone.

"Hello, mother..."

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At the same time, on the other side, Kudo Yusaku thought for a long time and finally decided to tell Koizumi what happened today.

He wrote an email to Koizumi.

There was no speculation or subjective judgment in the email. Kudo Yusaku was just like a clerk, simply recording the main content of Akai Shuichi's visit and their conversation today.

Then, send it.

About ten minutes later, he received a reply from Koizumi.

"Got it. Thank you."