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Not only Rena Mizunashi, but also Ran Mouri, Conan, and some staff members who were nearby walked over to Kogoro Mouri and looked at the television.
Naturally, Vodka, who was monitoring everything through a pinhole camera, also saw the television footage.
As for the listening bomb, it looked puzzled after seeing this.
Because of the location and angle of the surveillance camera installation, the listening bomb could not see the content of the television, but it could hear the sound coming from the television.
It was under these circumstances that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's press conference officially began.
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Chapter 463 Official Endorsement, Number One! (Please Subscribe!)
Scene from a press conference held by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
Under the flashing lights of reporters, Toshiro Odagiri, who was hosting the press conference, solemnly began, "Yesterday, with the help of Anxia Chen, our police solved a major criminal case involving multiple merged cases."
"These include the recent spate of arson cases, the theft from the Toyo gunpowder depot, and the bombing at Tsutsumigawa Park."
"Furthermore, under Chen Anxia's command and through the efforts of our police force, we were able to promptly detect and prevent three bombing cases that had a particularly significant impact."
As Toshiro Odagiri spoke, the screen behind him began playing photos from the scenes of four bombing incidents.
Using photos from the scene as a backdrop, Toshiro Odagiri began to describe the three bombing incidents.
"These three bombings occurred at Beika Plaza, the Tokyo Loop Line, and the Beika City Hall, respectively."
"Among them, one plastic bomb disguised as a cat shelter was found in Beika Plaza, five plastic bombs were found hidden on the Tokyo Loop Line, and 21 plastic bombs were found hidden in the Beika City Hall."
"Of these 21 plastic bombs, the one hidden in the Beika Cinema was the most powerful..."
Through Toshiro Odagiri's statement, everyone who watched the press conference, including Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri, Rena Mizunashi, and others, learned that a bombing incident with particularly serious consequences almost occurred yesterday.
At the same time, Ran Mouri finally understood why the police had gone to such lengths to seal off the Beika Municipal Building yesterday—it was to defuse a bomb.
Kogoro Mouri broke out in a cold sweat, muttering, "Thank goodness the bomb was defused, otherwise Ran would have been in danger yesterday..."
As he spoke, Kogoro Mouri seemed to notice something, muttering to himself, "It's that brat again, but this time I really have to thank him..."
Perhaps because Chen Anxia saved his daughter, Kogoro Mouri's attitude towards Chen Anxia improved a lot, at least he was not as resistant to her as before.
As for Conan, recalling yesterday's events, he still felt a lingering fear.
Conan knew that if Chen Anxia hadn't identified the culprit early yesterday and deduced the possible bomb planting location, Ran Mouri would have been in real danger.
Conan couldn't imagine what would have happened if Ran Mouri had actually died in yesterday's incident...
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's press conference is still ongoing.
After the police, led by Toshiro Odagiri, made their statements, it was time for reporters to ask questions.
There was some commotion at the press conference, as the reporters were also agitated by the news.
So much so that when the Q&A session arrived, all the reporters were eager to ask questions.
They knew this would be an unimaginable bombshell.
"Who is the prisoner's real identity?"
"What was the perpetrator's motive?"
"How did the police prevent the bombing before it happened?"
"The police statement mentioned Chen Anxia. Is this Chen Anxia the one known as the 'modern Sherlock Holmes'?"
"What specific role did Chen Anxia play in yesterday's operation?"
"If I heard correctly, was Chen Anxia the commander-in-chief of yesterday's operation?"
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Looking at the chaotic scene, the police officers sitting in the main seats couldn't help but frown slightly.
The police officers responsible for maintaining order also rushed in and began to maintain order.
The reporters' enthusiasm was so high that even though the police were trying their best to maintain order, the scene remained chaotic.
Upon seeing this, Toshiro Odagiri picked up the microphone and said with an air of authority, "Quiet."
Seeing this, the reporters present finally calmed down, but their burning eyes remained fixed on Toshiro Odagiri, wanting to get the answers to their questions from him.
Under the watchful eyes of the reporters present and the viewers in front of their televisions, Toshiro Odagiri began by saying, "First of all, I want to affirm one thing here."
"Chen Anxia, who participated in yesterday's operation, is the same Chen Anxia known as the 'modern Sherlock Holmes'."
"Moreover, Chen Anxia deserves the most credit for yesterday's operation. He was able to identify the criminal in advance and deduce the location of the bomb, which provided the police with ample time for bomb disposal."
As he spoke, amidst the shocked expressions of the reporters, Toshiro Odagiri continued, "Here, in front of the general public, I would also like to express my gratitude to Anxia Chen on behalf of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department."
"His reasoning ability is worthy of the title 'modern Sherlock Holmes,' and in my opinion, it could even be called 'number one'!"
"On behalf of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, I also promise that the doors of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will be open to Chen Anxia at any time, if he wishes!"
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Odagiri Toshiro's words unintentionally triggered a major storm.
Not only the reporters present, but also the viewers in front of the television, and even Kogoro Mouri, Ran Mouri, Rena Mizunashi, and others, were all deeply moved by Toshiro Odagiri's words.
Although Toshiro Odagiri did not disclose the details of Chen Anxia's case-solving, everyone knew just how significant the promise was that the Superintendent General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department made on behalf of the department.
At the same time, they also knew that Chen Anxia's identity as a detective had been officially endorsed.
This is unique in the detective world of the island nation.
Because the police have their own pride, this pride makes them unwilling and unable to allow detectives to get involved in the cases they are in charge of.
Even the police viewed detectives as laymen, and laymen should do laymen's things.
Chen Anxia, however, shattered the police's preconceived notions.
It's no exaggeration to say that, thanks to this official endorsement, Chen Anxia is now the number one detective in Japan, and no one can shake that position.
Prior to this, despite Chen Anxia's renowned reputation, there were still people who questioned him and were dissatisfied with him.
Osaka Metropolitan Police Department.
Hattori Heizo watched the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's press conference on television, his expression somber, remaining silent for a long time.
On Hattori Heizo's desk lay a case file transferred from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.
This case file is the case file for yesterday's incident.
Clearly, Hattori Heizo had already reviewed the case file and couldn't help but admire Chen Anxia's performance in it.
After a moment of silence, Hattori Heizo picked up the landline and made a call.
The call was answered shortly after, and Hattori Heizo immediately said, "I have a case file here. Come over, print it out, and distribute it to your subordinates for study..."
Not only Heizo Hattori, but also Heiji Hattori, Kazuha Toyama, Momiji Ooka, Kaito Kuroba, and others watched this press conference.
They were all deeply shaken by this.
Amidst this shock, Kaito Kuroba muttered to himself, "It seems I'll have to avoid that guy as much as possible in the future, otherwise I really might get caught..."
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Chapter 464 World Mission Completed, Chen Anxia's Choice! (Please Subscribe!)
The rooftop of a tall building not far from the Mori Detective Agency.
Vodka watched the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's press conference being broadcast on the surveillance footage in front of him, and couldn't help but show a look of shock on his face.
Vodka also knew about Chen Anxia.
Vodka never expected that the authorities would endorse Chen Anxia's identity and even consider Chen Anxia's reasoning to be worthy of the title of 'number one'.
Vodka knew very well how important this was.
Not just vodka.
Not long ago, Gin was also drawn to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's press conference and turned his attention to it.
Upon seeing the official endorsement of Chen Anxia's identity, Gin couldn't help but show a hint of shock on his usually cold face.
Although the police force of island nations cannot compare with intelligence organizations such as the FBI and CIA, they still enjoy considerable international recognition.
The fact that Chen Anxia, an outsider not affiliated with the Japanese police, was able to gain their endorsement was enough to shock Gin.
Suddenly, Gin also remembered Chen Anxia, and that it was Chen Anxia who solved the roller coaster murder case that happened at Dorobiga Amusement Park that day.
At that time, Chen Anxia left a very deep impression on Gin.
However, at that time, Chen Anxia did not have official endorsement. In Gin's view, no matter how powerful he was, he was just an individual and could not pose any threat to the organization.
Furthermore, due to the ambush and the subsequent pursuit in Tokyo, coupled with the seclusion to recover from his leg injury, Gin forgot about Chen Anxia.
Now, Gin's opinion of Chen Anxia has changed, and he believes that Chen Anxia has the ability to threaten the organization.
Because Chen Anxia's identity has been officially endorsed, it means that Chen Anxia can mobilize police resources if needed.
The police force, of course, could threaten the organization, and coupled with Chen Anxia's deductive reasoning abilities...
As he thought this, a strange light flashed in Gin's eyes, and he thought to himself, 'Chen Anxia, the modern-day Sherlock Holmes, the number one detective in the island nation...'
'His current identity, status, and reputation are of great use to the organization. Perhaps we could try to make contact with him and see if we can recruit him...'
'If that doesn't work, then we'll have to eliminate him before he becomes a threat to the organization...'
'Perfect timing, he's also part of the plan for this operation. We'll have Kiel probe him first...'
On the other hand, the moment the official endorsement of his identity was received, Chen Anxia received a long-awaited system notification.
Without hesitation, Chen Anxia checked his world quest panel.
The task panel displayed the following text.
"World Mission: The First Place"
"Mission requirement: Become the officially recognized number one detective."
"Mission Progress: 100% (Note: This mission has been endorsed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and has been hailed as 'Number One,' an honor achieved by only the host in the entire island nation.)"
"Mission Rewards: Depending on the completion of the mission, rewards will be given upon submission, and the next mission will be unlocked."