**Chapter 100: Fujino, the Frozen Fish War God, or Phantom Thief Kid: I Feel Unclean**

Late at night, at the top of Tokyo Tower.

Fujino, dressed in an assassin's robe, stood in the howling cold wind, silently watching the Beika Museum in the distance.

At this moment, the museum was brightly lit. Armored vehicles were fully ignited and ready for action at any time. The helicopters in the sky roared, and their searchlights continuously scanned the surroundings like lanternfish in the deep sea.

Suddenly, a white figure zipped past Fujino like a large black mouse.

Fujino's assassin robe made the white figure ignore his presence and land on the other side of the tower.

"He's here," Fujino murmured, watching the white figure on the other side.

As he remembered, before heading to the Cup Hotel, the place where the Phantom Thief Kid would appear was Tokyo Tower.

Fujino then pulled out a one-meter-long, exceptionally thick frozen fish from his space pocket. After confirming the fish was still fresh, he followed.

"Wow! They've prepared armored vehicles and helicopters. The police have really gone all out this time!" 

On the other side, a young man in a white suit, wearing a white cape and a top hat, had just landed. He put on a high-tech pair of glasses and excitedly observed the Beika Museum in the distance.

This young man was none other than Kaito Kuroba, who Fujino, Ran, and Sonoko had encountered yesterday. But at this moment, Kaito Kuroba was actually the Phantom Thief Kid.

The Phantom Thief Kid put away his high-tech glasses, showing a playful expression. He didn't notice a white figure silently approaching from behind.

"Accept the punishment of the frozen fish, Phantom Thief Kid!"

Just like Gin once knocked out Shinichi Kudo, Fujino swung the frozen fish fiercely at the Phantom Thief Kid.

Bang! 

A muffled sound echoed atop Tokyo Tower. The Phantom Thief Kid was dazed by the slightly thawed frozen fish. The immense force made him stagger forward two steps and almost fall off the tower.

"Damn, someone actually ambushed me!"

Kaito Kuroba cursed inwardly. After stabilizing himself, he quickly turned to see a man standing behind him.

The man was dressed in a black suit vest, holding a stick-like object, exuding a mature aura. He looked like a seasoned ambusher.

"Who are you?"

Kaito Kuroba asked, eyeing the young man who had no sense of martial ethics.

To be honest, although he had been ambushed before, this was the first time someone had managed to do it without him noticing.

"My name is Fujino. I'm a detective."

Fujino raised the frozen fish, pointing the fish's head at the Phantom Thief Kid.

"Fujino?"

The Phantom Thief Kid murmured, then recalled hearing that name before. Upon closer inspection, he confirmed that this was the famous detective Fujino they had encountered while shopping with Aoko yesterday.

"So, you're the detective," the Phantom Thief Kid said with a poker face, hiding his surprise. "I'm quite curious how you figured out I'd be here, given that my note said I'd be on top of the Cup Building."

"Just simple reasoning," Fujino chuckled. "I have no obligation to explain to a thief like you."

"Hmph, you're quite rude, detective."

The Phantom Thief Kid smiled but corrected, "However, I'm not just any thief. I'm the world-famous Phantom Thief Kid!"

Fujino nodded, "So, you're just a high-class thief."

The Phantom Thief Kid: "...…"

Taking a deep breath, he chose not to correct Fujino. Instead, he calmly said, "But detective, you have quite the nerve to face me alone. Your bravery is commendable."

"Fewer people are better when dealing with someone like you who can disguise himself."

"Interesting."

The Phantom Thief Kid chuckled, "Since that's the case, why don't you come over..."

Before he could finish, Fujino charged at him again with the frozen fish.

[Warrior effect triggered, all attributes +100%]

[Detective enhancement activated, +200 body strength]

[Strength enhancement card 200% activated]

With a series of system prompts, Fujino swung the frozen fish at the Phantom Thief Kid.

Bang!

Instead of hitting the target, a smoke bomb thrown by the Phantom Thief Kid exploded on the ground.

"What's with this guy? That speed was ridiculous…"

"Wait, why do I smell fish?"

Kaito Kuroba quickly recovered, but then his brow furrowed. Suddenly, he sensed a nauseating fishy smell around him.

Before he could pinpoint the source, a large fish head swung past his face. The force of the frozen fish cut through the smoke released by the smoke bomb.

"What the heck? A frozen fish?!"

Finally, the Phantom Thief Kid saw what Fujino was wielding. It really was a fish! And a one-meter-long frozen fish at that!

This guy must be the Frozen Fish War God, right?!

Seeing Fujino charging at him again, the Phantom Thief Kid felt a surge of dread. It wasn't fear of Fujino, but fear of the fish!

The thing Fujino wielded not only hurt but also had a magical effect! Recalling the impact of being hit by it, he felt a shiver down his spine.

I, the Phantom Thief Kid, feel unclean now!

Suppressing the shivers, the Phantom Thief Kid swallowed and put on a poker face. At this moment, he really wanted to say, "Bro, I'm just stealing a priceless pearl. Why are you fighting me to the death?"

But he couldn't say that.

"Since you've discovered me, my operation tonight is pointless..."

The Phantom Thief Kid forced himself to stay calm and took two steps back to distance himself from Fujino. Then, with a sly smile, he continued, "Tonight was just a rehearsal. Since you've found me, there's no need to stay any longer."

"Happy April Fool's Day!"

With that, he threw another flash bomb.

Snap!

The blinding light caused Fujino's vision to black out. When he opened his eyes again, the Phantom Thief Kid was already a white figure flying toward the sky.

At that moment, a sound rang out in midair. Fujino squinted and saw a playing card flying toward him. He reached out and caught it. It was the Phantom Thief Kid's new warning note.

"Heh, I bet that guy's going to take a long bath when he gets back," Fujino muttered, putting the card in his pocket. Watching the Phantom Thief Kid disappear into the night, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

The fish-fearing boy from Ekoda High really knows how to put on a show.

(End of Chapter)