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Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia's deep gaze narrowed slightly, and he said, "As expected, in order not to alert the enemy, they did not rush into things and did not directly select Kudo as the protagonist of the first episode."
Watson then asked, "Should we tell Conan this news? Judging from his expression, it seems he hasn't heard about it from Kogoro Mouri yet."
Chen Anxia shook her head slightly and replied, "No need to tell. This is the first episode featuring Kogoro Mouri, so there won't be any danger, and the Black Organization members won't be involved."
"Conan will take this as a surprise and let him handle it himself."
"Coincidentally, this unexpected situation can also stimulate his sense of crisis."
"You should also know that Conan is living too comfortably these days and is gradually losing his sense of crisis, which is very dangerous."
Hua Sheng nodded slightly, agreeing with Chen Anxia's words.
Then, Watson's expression turned serious, and he said, "By the way, the bugging bullet also sent a message that it couldn't confirm, and asked me to pass it on to you."
"What news?" Chen Anxia asked curiously.
"The eavesdropping suggests that Kiel might be a NOC..."
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Chapter 456 Mysterious Disappearance: The Unsolved Mystery of the Black Organization! (Please Subscribe!)
NOC?
Chen Anxia was stunned for a moment after hearing what Hua Sheng said.
NOC actually has several meanings, as it can be an abbreviation for different phrases that begin with the letter NOC.
Examples include the National Oceanographic Center and the Naval Oceanographic Command.
However, the NOC that Watson refers to here is jargon, and its full name is Non-Official Cover.
This refers to secret agents who infiltrate other countries disguised as ordinary people, intelligence personnel without diplomatic cover, or what is commonly known as "illegal" in espionage terminology.
NOC is an extremely high-risk profession. Without the cover of diplomatic status, such intelligence personnel are likely to be imprisoned or even executed if captured by enemy counterintelligence agencies.
If Kiel is an NOC agent, then he is likely a secret agent from an island nation or another country, specializing in infiltrating the Black Organization to obtain useful information.
Chen Anxia had never imagined that Kiel might be a NOC member.
Of course, since the eavesdropping bomb was not confirmed but only suspected, Chen Anxia could not confirm whether Kiel was really NOC.
But if Gil is indeed a NOC, then it means that Gil should know how to infiltrate the Black Organization as a NOC member.
This is what Chen Anxia needs.
In Chen Anxia's hazy memory, he vaguely remembered that the FBI was known as Moroboshi Dai's NOC within the Black Organization.
Dai Moroboshi's true identity is Shuichi Akai, whom the Black Organization's boss fears and even believes can become the silver bullet that pierces through the Black Organization.
Previously, Chen Anxia had planned to find Shuichi Akai and try to obtain a way to join the Black Organization as a NOC member from him.
The reason Chen Anxia wanted this method was because he had long planned to have members of the Silver Bullet infiltrate the Black Organization to obtain firsthand information about its inner workings.
However, the plan has been shelved because the exact location of Shuichi Akai has not been determined and the method is unknown.
Of course, this was within Chen Anxia's expectations.
After all, Shuichi Akai is an FBI member, so his whereabouts are definitely much more concealed than those of ordinary people.
Not to mention that the Black Organization is still hunting down Shuichi Akai everywhere, which makes Shuichi Akai's whereabouts even more unpredictable.
Under these circumstances, Chen Anxia originally planned to wait until the plot unfolded to the point where Shuichi Akai appeared before contacting him through Conan.
But now, if we can confirm that Kiel is indeed a NOC, then perhaps we won't have to wait until then.
Thinking about it, Chen Anxia asked, "Did the eavesdropping bullet say that he suspected Kiel belonged to some NOC?"
Upon hearing this, Watson immediately replied, "There are two organizations suspected of using wiretapping bombs: the FBI and the CIA."
Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia murmured softly, "FBI, CIA..."
Meanwhile, in Rena Mizunashi's apartment.
Rena Mizunashi is currently speaking with Gin, a member of the Black Organization, while using Kir's identity.
"Kiel, how are the preparations for tomorrow's operation going?" Gin asked.
“Absolutely foolproof. Tomorrow I will use Kogoro Mouri as a starting point to investigate his daughter, Ran Mouri, who is Shinichi Kudo’s childhood friend,” Kir replied.
"Yes, we must do it discreetly and not attract their attention for now. They're setting up their plans, and so are we. Now it's a matter of who's more skilled," Gin nodded.
Upon hearing this, Kir couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this making a mountain out of a molehill? Shinichi Kudo is just a high school detective, how could he possibly be related to that mysterious force?"
Gin replied in a cold tone, "We can't let go of any possibility, not only Shinichi Kudo, but also the members of the weapons smuggling company that made the deal with the organization that day are under the organization's covert investigation."
"No matter what, we must drag those rats hiding in the shadows out this time."
Although Gin's tone was cold and his killing intent was palpable, Kir could still sense the Black Organization's, and even Gin's own, apprehension and fear of that mysterious force from his words.
However, it's normal for Kir to know this, since the Black Organization has always played the role of hunters since its inception.
But now, a mysterious force has unknowingly taken away the hunter role belonging to the Black Organization, which makes the Black Organization wary and fearful.
The call continued, and Kiel couldn't help but ask curiously, "Actually, I've always been curious about that mysterious force. Is there any clue about the organization? Does it belong to an intelligence agency of some country?"
"All we know for now is that the mysterious force is suspected to be called Silver Bullet; everything else is unknown," Gin replied.
"Silver Bullet!?" Kir was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and then couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that the mysterious organization was founded by Shuichi Akai, whom the BOSS identified as the Silver Bullet?"
"If that's true, then wouldn't this mysterious organization very likely belong to that intelligence organization?"
In response, Gin said, "Everything is unknown, and anything is possible. The organization is also investigating the situation you described. Vermouth and our NOC are already taking action. As for the results, I believe they will be available soon."
Without giving Gil a chance to continue asking questions, Gin said bluntly, "Alright, don't ask any more questions."
"I'm telling you this because you're the one in charge of this operation, and you need to know this information. As for anything else, you don't need to know."
Kiel knew Gin's temperament well, and knew that Gin was a man of his word, so he didn't ask any further questions and nodded in response, "I understand."
"That's all for now, we'll contact you again when the operation begins..."
With that, Gin hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Gin couldn't help but light a cigarette, and a thoughtful look appeared in his cold, murderous eyes.
In fact, not long ago, the Black Organization had conducted a raid and was even close to capturing a member suspected to be Silver Bullet.
Strangely, the person, despite being under surveillance, escaped into an abandoned basement and then mysteriously disappeared.
After a thorough search by the organization's members, they discovered that the abandoned basement had no other entrances or exits besides the main entrance.
So, how exactly did the member suspected to be the Silver Bullet disappear?
This has become an unsolved mystery within the Black Organization.
As Gin pondered this, Vodka, who was driving, asked, "Big brother, what do we do now?"
Gin snapped out of his daze upon hearing this, and after exhaling a heavy puff of smoke, he said, "Wait, wait for those gutter rats to show their weakness on their own."
"We must be patient before we get to that."
"This time, I'll show them who the real hunter is!"
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Chapter 457 The Showdown with the Black Organization, Part 1! (Please Subscribe!)
The following day, Monday, at the Mouri Detective Agency.
Kogoro Mouri, who usually sleeps in late, pulled out all the stops today.
Not only that, Kogoro Mouri also dressed up specially today, changing his usual sloppy image, and wearing an expensive suit that he doesn't usually wear.
Ran and Conan naturally noticed this, but they were completely puzzled.
After preparing breakfast, at the table, Ran Mouri finally asked Kogoro Mouri, who was full of questions, "Dad, what's wrong with you today? Is today some kind of special day?"
Upon hearing this, Conan looked at Kogoro Mouri with curiosity and confusion, wanting to know the answer.
Kogoro Mouri, who was eating, smiled slightly after hearing Ran Mouri's words.
In fact, Kogoro Mouri had been waiting for this moment, without telling Ran and Conan the news.
In Kogoro Mouri's mind, the way he would casually deliver the next piece of news would be incredibly cool.
Kogoro Mouri replied calmly, "Oh, I'm dressed up a bit because I have a TV interview to attend today."
Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, Ran Mouri couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Eh!? When did this happen? Dad, why didn't you tell me?"
Conan, standing to the side, also looked at Kogoro Mouri in astonishment.
Conan wasn't surprised by Kogoro Mouri's appearance on a TV program.
Conan knew very well that with Kogoro Mouri's current fame, it was perfectly normal for him to participate in a television interview program.
What truly surprised Conan was how Kogoro Mouri had suddenly changed his personality.
Based on Conan's understanding of Kogoro Mouri, he knows that after receiving the invitation to a TV interview, Kogoro would probably be eager to show off.
But now...
Upon seeing this, Kogoro Mouri couldn't help but feel smug, but on the surface he pretended to be indifferent and replied, "It's nothing serious, just a TV interview program hosted by Rena Mizunashi, nothing to talk about."
Upon hearing Kogoro Mouri's words, Conan immediately understood his intentions. His lips twitched involuntarily, and he thought to himself, 'I thought this old man had suddenly changed his ways, but it turns out he was just waiting here...'
Just then, Conan seemed to notice something, his expression changed drastically, and he couldn't help but look at Kogoro Mouri, about to speak.
Before Conan could even speak, Ran Mouri exclaimed, "Eh!? Rena Mizunashi, could it be that popular news anchor Rena Mizunashi from Nichiuri TV?"
Seeing this, Kogoro Mouri could no longer keep up the act, and a smile crept onto his lips as he replied, "Ah, it's that Rena Mizunashi."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Ran Mouri couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Dad, you're so amazing! You actually got to be interviewed by Rena Mizunashi."
After receiving his daughter's adoration, Kogoro Mouri, the doting father, couldn't keep up the act any longer and burst into laughter, saying, "Hahaha, she's not that amazing!"
After confirming Rena Mizunashi's identity, Conan's expression became extremely serious and grave.
Although he had already learned from Chen Anxia that Mizunashi Rena was planning "The Other Side of the Detective", he had already simulated many countermeasures in his mind and was looking forward to the day.
But when the day actually arrived, and so unexpectedly at that, Conan couldn't help but feel uneasy and anxious.
This is understandable, since Conan has already had dealings with the Black Organization and knows what kind of dangerous organization it is.