The Phantom Thief of Heart! But Conan

"So, what are you going to do next? Although we can contact the CIA on your behalf, you know, Ms. Hondou..."

After finishing a wave of reminiscing with his former colleagues, Shuichi Akai returned to his current work.

While speaking, he also paid attention to the silent Tang Ze with his peripheral vision, as if waiting for his reaction.

With his departure, the FBI no longer has any spies in the organization at this stage, at least from the perspective of their group of people.

It is not easy to stay in the organization for a long time. It is even more difficult to be like Shuichi Akai before he left, who not only stayed, but also got promoted all the way, got a code name, and almost came into contact with the organization's more core senior management and mission content, and continuously conveyed the organization's plans back.

In Shuichi Akai's view, even if the FBI has other backups, he is not the only one in the organization. It is not only difficult to train another undercover who can climb to the position of Moroboshi Dai, and it may take a longer time...

This is also one of the reasons why he agreed to Tang Ze's plan so quickly.

His struggle with the organization will not end because of temporary success or failure. In order to find the truth about his father's disappearance and to free his relatives from the shadow of this behemoth, he and the organization have an irreconcilable relationship.

Since Tang Ze is like him at the beginning, he has no reason to object except that he is worried that the other party has not received systematic training and may face life threats.

The FBI is even more so. An opportunity to quickly enter the power structure of the organization is worth investing in even if it is a risky move.

Facts have proved that Tang Ze has done a good job, but due to various complicated reasons, Tang Ze, a wild undercover with no background, can currently be regarded as being shared by many parties, not only the FBI, but also the Japanese Public Security Department has a deeper cooperation with him because of Amuro Toru.

...Oh, and the Phantom Thieves established by Tang Ze himself.

Of course, Akai Shuichi also knew that as long as he opened his mouth, Tang Ze would definitely spare no effort to help him, whether it was intelligence or the target he needed, but because of this, he would be extremely restrained, unless his mission really intersected with the other party, and never add difficulty to Tang Ze.

In short, Tang Ze is good, but the FBI still needs its own spies, and the young woman sitting in front of him is a good choice.

"I understand." Mizunashi Rena lowered her head, "Let's not talk about our relationship. After I officially joined the organization, the CIA has deleted and destroyed all my personal information, and I think you are the same."

The FBI and the CIA are not on good terms. Even if the FBI takes the initiative to contact for cooperation, the CIA will not believe it. This is one aspect, and whether cooperation can be achieved is another direction.

Due to the confidentiality of the organization and the stringent requirements for confidentiality, all undercover agents who join the organization will basically redo their identity information in full, and will not leave any traces in the original database.

This is the difficulty of disconnected undercover agents. The only contacts and logistics are destined to be their only connection with their original lives. Only a few can persist to the end like Furuya Rei, become managers, regain the initiative, and then get more investment and support, and have a complete logistics team.

From this perspective, unless Gin is also an undercover, Bourbon is now the most successful undercover in the entire organization.

"After I left the organization, the FBI also lost a large part of its channels and perspectives. I think there is a basis for cooperation between us. What do you think, Ms. Hondou Eikai?"

Rena Mizunashi took a deep breath.

She knew that this was the most important part of this meeting, and it was also the reason why Tang Ze chose to bring her here in the first place.

She needed the support of the organization, someone to handle the collected intelligence for her and turn the intelligence into action in time to disrupt the organization's plan. The FBI needed a new eye to restore the intelligence gap caused by Shuichi Akai's evacuation after being exposed.

Common interests and goals are the basis of cooperation. After finding out his identity, I am afraid that this is what Tang Ze had planned long ago.

Now is the most important part of the whole conversation. The sky-high price still needs to be paid in the end.

Tang Ze raised his head and stood up: "There are other things at the office, I'll leave first."

He made a phone gesture to Mizunashi Rena, indicating that she would contact him later, and then made a few subtle gestures to Akai Shuichi, indicating that he could make a fuss about Hondou Eisuke. He consciously completed the task that a broker should do, turned around and prepared to leave leisurely.

"Tang Ze." Akai Shuichi stood up and called him.

Tang Ze turned around and met Akai Shuichi's green eyes.

Akai Shuichi, wearing a suit of Iwai Munehisa, only had a pair of green pupils that belonged to him.

"Thank you for your hard work all the time." Akai Shuichi didn't say anything else, but said it in a solemn tone and very seriously.

How difficult is the work of an undercover agent? How much effort is needed to develop to such an ease? And without the support of an identity background, Tang Ze needs to deal with various forces and save up his family wealth bit by bit...

No one knows how much this brother who always has a smile on his face has paid better than Akai Shuichi, who has been an intelligence officer for six years.

“…You’re welcome.” Tang Ze smiled, without delving into the reason why he suddenly said this seriously, he just put two fingers together and pointed at his temple, and waved it casually, “You guys should do your best too, big brother.”

Mizuno Rena, who was calculating the chips in her mind, was stunned for a moment, turned her head and repeated in a low voice: “Big brother…?”

Akai Shuichi did not answer, and watched Tang Ze leave before sitting down again.

Without Tang Ze’s observation, this time his sharp and cold temperament did not restrain at all. Mizuno Rena was in a trance for a moment, and suddenly remembered the evaluation of rye whiskey in the organization.

“The second gin”…

“The next conversation is between the FBI agent and the special agent from the CIA. Tell me, Kiel, what do you have now?”

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Tang Ze turned and left, listening to the familiar cracking sound in his ears as he walked on the crowded streets of Shibuya, quietly listening to Leon’s voice.

【rank up! rank 2]

[Learned ability: Advanced sniping mastery]

[He is steadfast, open-minded, unwavering, and never gives up...

He has principles, beliefs, and an unyielding will. He is not bound by means, and will not be troubled by shallow moral issues. He always looks directly at what he really needs. He is almost the kind of person you once wanted to be.

Considering his background and origin, and considering his current relationship with you, this connection is even more precious.

After six years of long tempering, he stands on the same position as you and looks at you with the same eyes as you did in the past. What kind of scenery do you see in your eyes, traveler? 】

"I thought he was going to tell you something." As if answering this question, Tang Ze said to himself, "In the end, he actually said, thank you for your hard work..."

As Tang Ze spoke, he laughed, walked out of the bustling Shibuya Central Street, and turned into the intersection on the other side.

After a while, the familiar RV appeared in the field of vision. The tall and long body of the RV made the open green park next to it look a lot cramped.

Because he took the initiative to confront Rena Mizuno, it was somewhat risky. If he went wrong, it might cause a huge backlash from the undercover agent who had been nervous for several years. So even though it was just a conversation, for safety reasons, the Phantom Thieves followed him out as usual.

So, when Tang Ze took Rena Mizuno away from the TV station, they quickly returned to the RV, which led to the scene of a group of people huddled here as a war room, just like a signal monitoring car.

After climbing up a few steps, Tang Ze saw his teammates who were discussing the FBI and CIA enthusiastically.

"...The organization's influence in the United States is not as deep as in Japan - I guess it has something to do with the land area - but they also have a lot of say. I heard that they have set up an off-campus lobbying organization under the guise of a pharmaceutical company." Sitting in front of the screen, Keiichi Morifushi explained to his peers, "To be able to stay in the organization for so many years without being exposed, whether it is Shuichi Akai or Rena Mizunashi, the information should have been destroyed very cleanly."

"So, after the death of her father and related contacts, she has completely lost the CIA channel." Jinpei Matsuda nodded slowly, "She now needs external forces to help her restore this connection."

"If you can't do it, at least you should be able to provide equal resources and assistance." Kenji Hagiwara touched his chin, "It sounds like their cooperation is indeed the best choice."

"At this stage, that's the case." Keiichi Morifushi glanced at Tang Ze who was walking over and nodded.

He didn't say much, but Tang Ze understood what he meant from his eyes, and pointed to his mobile phone with a smile: "I'm not partial to one over the other, am I? Regarding the situation of Mizunashi Rena, I kept in touch with Mr. Amuro throughout the whole process, and he knew all about it."

"That's not what I meant..." Zhu Fu Jingguang shook his head with a smile, "It's really difficult for the Japanese public security to provide what she needs. I just suddenly felt..."

"Do you think I'm playing three boats at the same time, which is a bit cunning?" Tang Ze raised his eyebrows and asked bluntly.

"I think you are really smart." Zhu Fu Jingguang sighed, "It only took two hours to make such a decision, Tang Ze, you really have the capital to fight against the organization."

This is the focus of his conversation with his colleagues just now.

Why did Tang Ze choose to bring Mizuno Rena to visit Akai Shuichi at the first opportunity, why this cooperation was achieved so quickly, and the unfinished words between the three people...

After three years of undercover work, Zhu Fu Jingguang, who thought he was not slow in this regard, asked himself and admired Tang Ze's quick decision-making and execution capabilities again.

"This decision cannot be considered as my decision. There are so many prerequisites as a prelude. I am just a primer. Without me, as long as the identity of Mizuno Rena is investigated, this decision will be made sooner or later." Tang Ze said a big truth.

The intelligence foundation ahead of everyone, the amount of information known from the plot, and the identity background that can swim between all parties, he has too many advantages. If he can't kick all the red sides and fast forward directly, he can't play undercover.

"Knowing is knowing, but when it comes to specific execution, no one is as fast as you..." Zhu Fu Jingguang said with emotion.

"You are really 18 years old, and you have been unable to communicate with the outside world for 10 years. You have only lived for 8 years..." Matsuda Jinpei, who was leaning on the table to watch their conversation, complained, "Such a criminal group that is causing trouble everywhere can be caused by you alone. If I were a senior member of the organization, I would want to commit suicide now."

"Just think of it as you are praising me." Tang Ze spread his hands, "The leader of the omnipotent Phantom Thieves must be omnipotent, right?"

"You kid..." Miyano Akemi patted the back of his head and smiled helplessly.

The conversation in the weapon store was still being faithfully broadcast by Noah. After the jokes, the attention of several people was attracted to their conversation again.

Miyano Akemi took the opportunity to pat Tang Ze's shoulder twice, and whispered in his ear: "Xingchuan looked a little uncomfortable after hearing their conversation. The organization's experiments and previous life probably left him with a big psychological shadow. You can ask him if you have a chance."

It is true that she comforted Xingchuan Teru. When she thought of the gloomy mood that had resurfaced before, she couldn't help but worry.

Xingchuan Teru's past life was definitely abnormal, but after joining the Phantom Thieves, such a life might not be normal.

She felt that although Xingchuan's trauma had recovered to a certain extent due to collective life, more problems were actually just covered up, and there would always be a time when it would inevitably erupt.

Tang Ze provided him with material conditions without worrying about food and clothing, and also established many interpersonal relationships for him through fighting and cooperation, but some problems would take longer and more effort to solve.

If possible, Miyano Akemi hoped that this child who had finally escaped the shadow of the organization and found a place to stay could enter a brighter future and not be bound by the pain of the past.

"I see." Tang Ze watched with his peripheral vision Hoshikawa Teru who was browsing web pages and information in front of the computer, and nodded slightly.

This is also the reason why he took the initiative to find the RV.

He was not surprised that Hoshikawa Teru's coop would suddenly upgrade. Ever since he felt the strong desire for identity recognition from Hoshikawa Teru, he has been guiding him in this direction.

Whether it is playing the role of Akechi Goro or becoming the Phantom Thief of Heart, if Hoshikawa Teru did not urgently want to get out of the past and urgently hope that he can help Tang Ze, Tang Ze would not throw these tasks to him.

Hoshikawa Teru wants to be recognized and needed. He has never experienced a normal life and wants an anchor and motivation. For now, this anchor is Tang Ze and the Phantom Thieves.

What really surprised Tang Ze was Leon's vague but somewhat disturbing comment...

"I will talk to him."