Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 529 Speaking of Proper Measure

boom!

The moment their laughter stopped, a gunshot rang out!

Without needing Lupin III's reminder, Daisuke Jigen unhesitatingly pulled out his revolver and fired.

As a former professional assassin, his ability to read the room is top-notch.

This situation looks like it's going to escalate into a fight, so he has to strike first!

However, he did not aim for Qi Ming's vital points, but only struck Qi Ming's shoulder.

Based on what Lupin and Fujiko had just said, he knew that the other party also had powerful backers.

Leave room for maneuver in all things, so that you may meet again in the future.

"What a gun!"

However, at the same moment Daisuke Jigen pulled the trigger, Qi Ming was also holding a pistol.

boom!

The bullets collided along the same parallel line, creating a spark in the air.

Daisuke Jigen's expression darkened.

Such a fast draw!

He didn't even see clearly how Qi Ming took out that gun!

Well done with your marksmanship!

Unexpectedly, Qi Ming was able to match the bullets he fired!

"Wow!"

The flattened bullet landed on the ground. Lupin III hunched his shoulders and covered his ears, then turned to look at Daisuke Jigen with a bewildered expression.

"Dimensional, what are you doing? Can't you at least let me know before you fire?"

"No, no, no, the most important thing is why you fired the gun? Do you think that was when you were going to fire?"

"……Eh?"

Upon hearing Lupin III's words, Daisuke Jigen adjusted his top hat, revealing one eye, which also showed a look of bewilderment.

He always felt that his intuition as a professional assassin had been denied by his own brother.

"You guys were really building up the atmosphere just now. If you don't start fighting, are you going to keep up the polite drinking and putting your arms around each other?"

"..."

This is the truth.

Lupin III looked up at the ceiling with a look of utter despair, then turned to Qi Ming and rubbed his hands together with an awkward smile.

"Would you believe me if I said it was just an accident..."

click-

Before Lupin III could finish speaking, he simply flipped his hand, and two smoke grenades were already on the ground with the pins pulled.

The smoke exploded instantly, and Qi Ming could only hear a series of sounds coming from within the smoke.

"Fighting isn't my forte. We're all in the same boat, so let's keep things friendly. I'll slip away now. You guys keep chatting."

"Lupin! Where are you touching me?!"

"Hehe, sorry, sorry."

"Hey! Fujiko Mine, you're running away, but why are you grabbing me?"

"Oh, we're both women, of course I care about you, after all, you're still very young in every sense of the word."

"..."

Despite the smoke, Qi Ming could still tell what was happening off the field.

Lupin III grabbed Fujiko Mine and ran away, and then Fujiko Mine reflexively grabbed Ai Haibara and ran away as well.

Now that the intellectuals have all left, only Qi Ming, Daisuke Jigen, and Goemon Ishikawa, the three physical fighters, remain in the bar.

Although it might not be an exaggeration to call Ai Haibara a force to be reckoned with now.

Bang bang bang!

Upon hearing the gunshots ring out one after another, Daisuke Jigen tensed up and pulled the trigger, firing into the fog.

Despite the smoke obstructing the view, as an exceptional marksman, sound-based positioning and shooting were not a problem.

Qi Ming's bullets were all aimed at low-profile targets, indicating that he also didn't intend to fight to the death.

Amidst the pure white smoke, numerous bright yellow flames appeared in the air, and Daisuke Jigen also shifted from defense to offense from behind the wall.

However, all of his bullets were blocked by the opponent.

Gradually, Daisuke Jigen increased the speed of his firing and constantly adjusted the firing line.

Both sides realized that the other's strength was far beyond that of a normal Karami, and both raised their firing lines.

The fog was filled with flashes of light and too much noise, making it difficult for Daisuke Jigen to make any judgments. He could only shout as he changed bullets.

"Ishikawa, quickly cut down this smoke."

Ishikawa Goemon frowned and sighed.

Although he appeared dissatisfied, Ishikawa Goemon still drew his sword.

"what!"

With the sword drawn, Ishikawa Goemon let out a deep breath and gripped the blade tightly with both hands, slashing diagonally down at the smoke.

As the sword fell, a long slit appeared in the thick fog before them!

The fog was split in two and quickly slipped out through the gaps, making the entire space crystal clear again!

呲——

He sheathed the Zantetsu sword again, and Ishikawa Goemon, with his hand on the hilt, closed his eyes and sighed.

"I've once again chopped down that boring thing."

"..."

outside the bar.

Lupin III and his companions were not far away; they were simply hiding behind a railing, watching the scene inside the bar.

Ai Haibara stared in astonishment at the severed mist.

"Just who exactly is this Ishikawa Goemon?"

If Qi Ming hadn't said that he was just an ordinary person capable of cutting through steel, she probably would have thought that Ishikawa Goemon was no ordinary person either.

Although this matter doesn't seem simple at all.

Lupin III smiled with considerable pride.

"Hehe, little girl, Ishikawa's sword can cut through anything. Not to mention solids, even gases, you could make him cut down a waterfall without a problem."

"..."

Ai Haibara blinked.

The idea that it can even cut down waterfalls seems a bit too far-fetched.

However, after thinking about it, Ai Haibara retorted.

"So, if that's the case, then even that person who cuts non-Newtonian fluids can do it?"

"..."

Lupin III's pride vanished, and he glared at Ai Haibara with annoyance.

That's a bit like nitpicking, isn't it?

"Sherry, since it's just the three of us now, why don't you tell us what you're here for?"

"Could it be that you're also here for that gem?"

Fujiko Mine looked at Ai Haibara and smiled sadly.

"...Then let me be frank, we have no intention of opposing you, nor are we trying to stop your plans."

Ai Haibara looked at Lupin III and Fujiko Mine and said helplessly.

"You just think of us as people who knew you were coming here to gather and wanted to join in the fun."

"As for Qi Ming's 'nitpicking' remark, you don't need to take it to heart. He just speaks without thinking and says whatever comes to mind."

Upon hearing Ai Haibara's words, Lupin III stared at her, trying to determine the truthfulness of her statements.

However, based on the information I had previously gathered about Shiho Miyano, she is indeed not someone who is good at scheming or telling lies.

As for her claim that Qi Ming came to cause trouble because he had nothing to do with it... at least based on the intelligence, it seems that's really the case.

"Do you think I want to fight him?"

Lupin III also sighed, squatted down with a sullen face, and lit a cigarette.

"But since they've already started shooting, and the atmosphere has gotten to this point, we might as well let them fight for fun."

"Don't worry, young lady. They're not people who lack sense of propriety. Besides, I don't plan to get involved with your organization. Being bitten by them might not hurt, but it'll be a lot of trouble."

"…I hope so."

Ai Haibara shook her head, her eyes remaining fixed on the bar in front of her.

Being bitten by the organization doesn't hurt, it's just a bit of a hassle, right?

The organization I used to fear was actually so insignificant in these people's eyes.

but……

Ai Haibara sighed again.

Do Daisuke Jigen and Goemon Ishikawa know their limits?

But she didn't think Qi Ming was such a sensible person!