Accomplice__ Kudo Shinichi x Kaitou Kid, Kaito Kid x Kudo Shinichi

Part 23: Miss Nakamori Aoko

PS: I want to say thank you for reading "Accomplice", and FYI, I did not make up the family relationship, because in the latest movie of Conan, it confirmed that Kaito Kid is really Kudo Shinichi's cousin, younger cousin of course, their fathers are twin brothers and have different last name because their grandparents got divorce. I strongly recommend you to watch the latest movie. I personally love it so much that I consider watching it again!

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Damn it.

"I'll get straight to the point, KID," Kudo Shinichi said. "As sharp as you are, you must know what this report in my hand is about. We detected a small amount of the Black Rose neurotoxin in your blood."

Kuroba bit his lip. "Are you sure that's legal? Drawing blood without the subject's consent while they're unconscious?"

"First of all, given the current situation, I'm certain you're an exception. And besides..." Kudo said as he flipped through the report, "Every test showed the same concentration of toxin. Although knowledge about this toxin is limited, it seems to be stable. Haibara Ai told me it's another poison developed by the organization's pharmaceutical division."

The realization struck Kuroba, narrowing his eyes for the first time. He asked coldly, "Is that so? No wonder I've been sleeping longer than usual these past few days."

Kudo didn't deny it, "I told them you'd figure it out."

"I still have one question," Kudo continued, "Last time you said you didn't know. Now, with the evidence right in front of us, why don't you tell me what deal you struck with Gin?" But he didn't expect an answer.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Metantei."

"KID, are you really going to keep up this lie?"

"I must say, Metantei," Kuroba's gaze was chilling, "I have no obligation to confess everything, do I? I have no need to satisfy all your curiosities."

"What else could you possibly have to hide?" Kudo Shinichi snapped.

Kudo Shinichi finally lost his patience. He abruptly stood up, grabbed Kuroba Kaito by the collar, and demanded, "Do you even know what that stuff is? Do you... do you really not value your own life? Pandora, an extremely potent toxin—"

"What does any of this have to do with you?!" Kuroba glared up at Kudo.

Outside the glass window, several agents stood up, alarmed by the escalating tension. Hattori murmured,"They're arguing."

"What exactly are you afraid of? Worried the organization will come after you? This is the FBI's base—you can't get out, and no one else can get in."

Kuroba Kaito smirked defiantly, allowing Kudo to grip his collar. "So I should be thanking Meitantei for his protection, huh?"

Kudo smirked back, clenched his fist, "Is that so? I don't need your thanks. Since you claim you can answer anything, why not explain your motive for the crimes? Pandora—I asked Kuroba Kaito before, and now I'm asking KID!"

"What do you want me to say, Metantei? What story do you want to hear? Or besides being a detective, are you also a psychologist?" Kuroba asked flippantly.

Kudo retorted with a grin, "Not as skilled as you are, with your hundreds of aliases and identities. The FBI's psychologists either fell for your sweet talk or were so confused they couldn't tell fact from fiction. Out of eight psychologists, six became your biggest fans, and the other two gave completely contradictory reports."

Kuroba smirked, "That's not my fault, is it?"

Kudo Shinichi was always polite—a courteous young man, whether dealing with criminals, friends, or strangers. But he had never gone hard on the boy in front of him.