Chapter 436: Nonsensical Talk

The reason it's just momentum and not becoming a conglomerate is that the Japanese Conglomerate is not something that can be formed casually.

The required funds and connections are extremely intricate, and even with the Suzuki family, an old conglomerate, backing them, it's not something that can be accomplished in one leap.

Of course, with Senichi's momentum and the various big shots he has met during the cases, it's only a matter of time.

At this point, money, connections, and even Senichi's reputation are all secondary – including his fame, which he considers a "weapon" to organize cases.

Yes, do you think Senichi has been maintaining publicity and writing books just for the modest royalties or the feeling of being noticed?

Not at all.

For Senichi, his reputation is more important than money and connections. It's a trump card.

In cases where money or connections can't solve the problem, Senichi will personally intervene with a confrontation.

If a well-known figure of justice suddenly confronts another prominent figure, who do you think the public will believe?

Even if their power and fame are high, with Senichi's reputation being special and blessed with justice, the public won't easily dismiss it, even if they have some doubts.

And once the public discovers the misdeeds as Senichi claimed, what awaits them is a storm of accusations.

However, this move can only be considered a last resort. After using it, he would offend too many people, and suddenly making enemies can raise suspicions about his actions. So, if he can avoid using it, he prefers not to.

When Senichi intervened in a case in this way, the conclusion came faster than expected.

After the investigation by the acquisition team and confirming that the boss behind Seiji Hario is no saint, Senichi let them proceed.

With his full support, the acquisition team, using Suzuki family connections, initiated a comprehensive blockade. Even before they landed, the reasonably sized food manufacturing company had become an isolated island.

The prospective contract was canceled, and the originally negotiated partners were willing to breach the contract and refused their services. In just half a day, the entire food manufacturing company came to a halt. The desperate boss, not knowing whom he offended, was on the verge of going bald.

It wasn't until the acquisition team arrived at his office that he finally understood the cause and effect.

At this point, it was too late for regrets. As for the hatred towards Seiji Hario… in the end, the advisor was just a dog he ordered around. Ultimately, it was his own doing.

Now, facing an even bigger fish that treats him the same way, he is well aware of what awaits him.

The other party quickly conceded.

This boss is a smart guy, knowing that engaging in such dirty work that draws hatred would hurt his reputation. Therefore, he always assigned Seiji Hario, his advisor, to forced acquisitions, keeping himself completely in the shadows.

Moreover, Seiji Hario is a person with a bad character and was doing things without any restraint. He has committed many unethical or covertly profitable deeds.

But now that the company has changed hands, the loopholes that were previously implicitly allowed for his benefit become evidence of his illegal activities.

Underneath Seiji Hario's confused expression, he was promptly fired from his job, and the company filed a lawsuit against him on charges of embezzlement.

Upon hearing this news, Eiko Nojima and her group expressed their gratitude to Senichi. That evening, during the banquet, they joined Kogoro Mouri and got drunk together.

"Dad is really..."

Seeing Kogoro Mouri, who was drunk and unconscious along with Keisuke and Touru, Ran couldn't help but feel helpless. "He gets like this when he drinks, completely unconscious..."

"Don't just blame Detective Mouri; look at Eiko, she's the same..."

Watching her friend slump onto the table, seemingly unconscious, despite her face showing some helplessness, Akane had a slight smile. "After all, Detective Senichi helped us resolve our concerns... Everyone is grateful and happy..."

"Yes, but I didn't expect Detective Senichi to solve the problem in this way..." Ran sighed with emotion.

"Does it feel somewhat different from what you've known before?"

As an adult, Akane understood Ran's feelings. She smiled and said, "But sometimes, this world is not just black and white, right and wrong. Many times, gray is the main tone of this world.

But you just need to know that Detective Senichi hasn't done anything wrong. Those actions are all legal, just a bit distant from what ordinary people like us can achieve."

"Is that so..." Ran nodded, seemingly enlightened.

Meanwhile, Conan, who was listening to Akane's words, didn't intervene much. Having dealt with numerous cases and experienced many things, he understood the meaning behind her words. So, he didn't express much about Akane's philosophical insights into life.

After all, he knew Ran better than anyone else. Even though she encountered various cases and witnessed the ugliness of human nature, she still managed to maintain her original character. That's the kind of person Ran is.

Moreover, Conan's concern wasn't about Senichi using such methods but the intentions behind such actions.

"Detective Senichi, I have something I want to ask you." While Ran and the others were taking care of the three people who drank too much, Conan looked at Senichi and whispered.

"Hm" Senichi thought for a moment, feeling that it was time for the Q&A session. After grabbing a bottle of mineral water, he said he would go outside for some fresh air and left the room.

"Sister Ran, don't worry. I'll go out with Detective Senichi!" Conan called out to Ran, who was about to stop Senichi, and quickly followed him.

"Phew... I've had quite a bit of drink today."

Because they visited an upscale Japanese restaurant tonight, they didn't go to the main street but to the courtyard. After drinking some water, Senichi's head cleared up a lot.

Sake was a trivial matter for him, especially with his enhanced body. The alcohol he consumed earlier had already been digested, and the slightly cool night breeze helped Senichi fully sober up.

"So, what do you want to ask?" Senichi glanced at Conan and asked.

"Detective Senichi should know what I want to ask, right?" Conan smiled and said, "It's about your exaggerated help tonight."

"Well, I expected that."

Hearing Conan's question about his unusual behavior, Senichi remained calm. And, he responded with some depth, "You know, I sensed murderous intent."

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