CHAPTER 361: CHAPTER 361: DID YOU HAVE A FALLING OUT WITH COINTREAU?

"The identity of the DJ has been guessed, but where is Eddie P?" The yellow Beetle cruised through the relentless rain. There was now a blon

"The identity of the DJ has been guessed, but where is Eddie P?"

The yellow Beetle cruised through the relentless rain.

There was now a blonde woman in the back seat of the car.

Jodie Starling.

She had accidentally encountered Mizunashi Rena while tracking her — because Mizunashi Rena had met Vermouth disguised as Araide Tomoaki several times, the FBI had also started targeting Mizunashi Rena and was closely following her.

From the information intercepted by the bug, Conan and his friends discovered that Gin and his group referred to their target as DJ, and the hunting ground where they planned to strike was Eddie P.

"If we follow them too closely, they’ll spot us immediately. But if we stay too far, they’ll seize the opportunity..."

Jodie frowned, troubled.

Meanwhile, the time for Gin and the others to act was drawing nearer and nearer, and Conan bowed his head, deep in thought.

"Are you still trying to maintain your pride as a detective at a time like this?"

Haibara Ai glanced at him sharply.

"What do you mean?" Jodie looked down, confused.

"There’s someone who can definitely crack the code — easily." Haibara said with certainty.

"Of course, I have my priorities straight," Conan replied firmly, "I sent him the signal two minutes ago."

When human lives are at stake, he would never stubbornly cling to pride if there was a shortcut available — Conan had already sent the code that needed cracking to Hayashi Yoshiki.

"Who is it?"

Only Jodie felt left in the dark, surprised. "Is he reliable? This matter could be extremely dangerous."

"Don’t worry. He’s absolutely the most reliable person."

Just as Conan said this, his phone lit up.

"Oh, here it comes."

The text message read clearly: "Haito Park."

[The English abbreviation "Eddie" usually stands for "Edward."]

[Edward Hyde comes from the 19th-century science fiction novel "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," and Hyde is the owner of the cup.]

The Japanese words "Haido" and "Hyde" are homophones.

Upon receiving the answer, Jodie suddenly realized the connection.

As the group rapidly headed toward Haido Park, Hayashi Yoshiki was busy elsewhere.

"You saw him pass that intersection?"

"Okay, no need to keep staring."

"Come back to me now."

After a few brief exchanges, Hayashi Yoshiki hung up the phone and studied the notebook in his hand.

Thanks to the infiltration of Noah’s Ark, Hayashi Yoshiki had amassed extensive information on the killers within the Organization’s network — but when it came to using the Death Note to control them, he remained cautious. Even Noah’s Ark’s findings could not guarantee accuracy. What if the name wasn’t the real one? What if he couldn’t move the chess piece where it was needed? That would be disastrous.

So Hayashi Yoshiki occasionally asked Seiran Hoshi and others to keep watch on the targets whose names were written, monitoring their actions closely.

All that was left now was to wait.

Soon, the original plan unfolded: just as Gin and his group prepared to attack Yasuteru Domon in Haido Park, Conan and his friends sabotaged the park’s sprinkler system, making passersby think it was suddenly raining.

The target was shielded by an umbrella and difficult to attack, forcing a change in plan.

Conan and his friends deduced the Organization’s next location — and when they learned Vermouth would lead the charge, the FBI decided to move in to capture her as she rode a Harley motorcycle alone.

The shocking revelation was that the person under the motorcycle helmet was none other than Mizunashi Rena — who, in trying to avoid a child chasing a ball into the main road, had fallen and fainted with a bleeding head wound.

At the same time, Gin discovered a bug hidden in the shoes Mizunashi Rena had left in the car after changing clothes.

Seeing this, a hideous smile gradually spread across Gin’s

face.

"Mission cancelled."

"We’re changing targets."

Rather than wasting time removing a minor obstacle, killing mice suddenly sparked Gin’s interest much more.

Halfway on her motorcycle, Vermouth felt her heart skip a beat.

"Change targets? Why would you do such a thing?"

"Don’t be ridiculous. I already have permission from that person. The next target is the Mori Detective Agency in Beika-cho 5-chome."

In an instant, Vermouth’s heart clenched.

It’s the Mori Detective Agency —

just as that Cointreau guy said!

Did Gin really plan to suddenly change targets?

Vermouth couldn’t understand it, but hearing Gin’s cheerful yet murderous tone, she suddenly realized the situation was grave.

"The Mori Detective Agency? Is the target Kogoro Mori himself?"

Feigning calm, Vermouth pressed on without waiting for an answer:

"Did you have a falling out with Cointreau?"

"What does that have to do with Cointreau?" came Chianti’s voice over the headset.

Vermouth chuckled quietly.

"Chianti, you’ve always had a lot on your mind about Cointreau, but didn’t you know he was close to Mori Kogoro?"

"Ha?"

Chianti was stunned.

At that moment, Gin’s cold voice cut through again:

"Don’t worry about it for now. Mori Kogoro has a transmitter and a bug hidden in the sole of Kiel’s shoe. Go there immediately."

As expected...

For Kotosake, anyone detrimental to the Organization must be eliminated.

Even if Cointreau tried to stop it, it would be futile.

Vermouth abandoned her motorcycle and climbed into the car Gin and Vodka had sent to pick her up.

"I think you’d better reconsider — why is it Mori Kogoro?"

"According to reports, he was the only person to have contact with Kiel before us today."

Gin’s expression was darker than usual.

"Besides, Kiel has also disappeared... I’m afraid it was that detective’s doing."

Kogoro Mori, that guy has a close relationship with Cointreau.

Gin didn’t suspect Hayashi Yoshiki, but if there was a problem, it must be investigated and eliminated.

Maybe the detective noticed something off about Cointreau, and thus realized the Organization’s existence?

If that’s the case, we cannot allow Kogoro Mori to continue.

"Should we inform Cointreau about this situation?"

Vermouth asked, "Is this related to him, or do you suspect Cointreau himself?"

"Shut up. I haven’t destroyed the bug yet."

Gin carefully wrapped the bug in several layers of cloth and slipped it into his pocket.

If they spoke too loudly, there was a chance their conversation would be overheard.

Meanwhile, Chianti continued chirping in the headset.

"What does this have to do with Cointreau?"

"So, should we kill everyone connected to him? Or should we talk to Cointreau about this?"

Because she talked too much, Gin simply cut off his headset.

Taking advantage of the silence, Vermouth seized the moment to inform Hayashi Yoshiki about what was happening.