Vermouth's collapse was only an appetizer.
The real spectacle lay in the devastating skills that followed!
Continues critical strike!
Combo after combo! Relentless pursuit!
A blade that pierces the soul!
A sword that is born anew!
As swift as the wind.
As fierce as fire.
And to top it off—
Akashi activated his upgraded 『Rapid Fire Shot』 skill—Level 2!
『Rapid Fire Shot』Lv2: Each shot fired becomes progressively stronger, up to eight consecutive shots! Adaptable to anything that can be shot.』
This was a forbidden move.
One he had never used since Yukiko left home.
But now?
It was time to unleash the storm!
In an instant—
An unstoppable torrent.
An eight-hit combo—executed flawlessly!
Akashi was completely unstoppable!
The ever-elusive witch of the Organization, her aqua eyes wide, her lips parted in shock.
For the first time—her instincts screamed at her to evade!
But Akashi was merciless.
Like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, he attacked without hesitation.
Some might call him ruthless yet affectionate.
But whatever the case—
He showed no mercy.
And in doing so, he honored his opponent completely.
One strike after another!
With absolute precision and ferocity!
No wasted movements.
Every attack landed, relentless and unwavering!
His onslaught drove Vermouth back—
Until her body was pressed against the wall.
There was nowhere left to retreat.
She could only whimper and struggle against the overwhelming force.
But once Akashi activated his 『Rapid Fire Shot』 skill—
Stopping was not an option.
All eight consecutive strikes had to land.
Each one stronger than the last!
[Ding! Skill successfully executed. The succubus mark has been applied!]
But Akashi paid no mind to the system prompt.
His eyes burned with excitement.
There was only one thought in his mind—
To execute his skills completely and flawlessly!
In an instant—
Vermouth was reduced to nothing more than a helpless prey!
While this intense battle raged on,
The banquet hall was finally returning to order.
Under the direction of Tomoko Suzuki,
The high-society women who had fallen victim to Kaito Kidd's theft quickly changed into fresh undergarments.
Their stolen jewels and treasures were recovered in an orderly fashion.
A collective sigh of relief filled the air.
Thank goodness—
Everything was back in their hands.
However—
Among the elite ladies, resentment toward Kaito Kid burned hotter than ever.
For the upper class, reputation was everything.
Attending a prestigious event… only to have their underwear stolen?!
If this news got out—
It would be a total scandal!
And worse—
Kaito Kid had taken their underwear without anyone noticing!?
Who knew what else he had touched?!
Had they been… taken advantage of?!
Was their dignity at stake?!
Fueled by rage and humiliation, the socialites gathered around Tomoko Suzuki, demanding justice.
Each woman, representing a powerful family, was willing to contribute:
Money. Resources. Venues. Connections.
All for one purpose—
To bring down Kaito Kid!
"..."
Tomoko Suzuki felt a headache coming on.
Kaito Kid had escaped by lifeboat, completely unaware that he had just offended an entire army of furious women.
Surrounded by voices clamoring for vengeance, she pressed her temples and sighed.
Then, she quickly took control of the situation.
"Ladies, please—rest assured!"
Her voice commanded attention.
"Our Suzuki family will take full responsibility for this incident."
"I will personally work with the police to suppress any news coverage."
"The media will be blocked—this scandal will never see the light of day!"
"As for your concerns…"
She gave a knowing smile.
"As you suggested, the Suzuki family will invest resources to capture Kaito Kid."
"And to ensure success, I will assign our family's top consultant—"
"My brother, Suzuki Jirokichi, will take personal charge of the operation!"
Her voice rang with confidence.
"Jirokichi is a seasoned veteran."
"He has faced countless challengers across the world."
"He will definitely catch Kaito Kid."
"So, ladies—rest easy!"
The name Suzuki Jirokichi carried great weight.
A man of legendary pursuits.
A relentless hunter.
Upon hearing his name—
The elite women exchanged satisfied glances.
Yes—
They could trust Jirokichi Suzuki to hunt down Kaito Kid!
And so—
With their anger placated and their revenge set in motion,
The female guests finally felt at ease.
At that moment, Conan—the little devil—rushed in urgently.
Before he could even catch his breath, he blurted out, "Sister Ran! Uncle Mōri has been kidnapped by Kaito Kidd!"
"!!"
Ran's expression changed in an instant.
What?!
Didn't they say Kidd only stole gems?
Since when did he start stealing people too?!
Without delay, Conan began recounting everything he had just witnessed on the lifeboat.
And when Ran heard that her father had been kidnapped naked…
She was completely dumbfounded!
The wealthy ladies and socialites nearby overheard the conversation, and their anger erupted like a storm.
"What kind of phantom thief is this?! He's obviously a pervert!"
"He even stole from me—a seventy-year-old woman! And now he's stealing men too?! The world is truly going downhill!"
"And what are the police even doing?! Letting him escape so easily? What a waste of our tax money!"
"Kidd the thief! Kidd the pervert!"
Kaito Kidd, who was already sailing away, had no idea that his name had just been rebranded on the spot.
If he found out…
He might actually turn the ship around and come back for a fight!
Seeing Ran's worried expression, Tomoko Suzuki immediately stepped forward.
"Ran, don't panic. I'll contact the Yokohama police right now and have them set up defenses!"
"I'll also instruct the captain to move at full speed—rest assured, we'll get your father back!"
Without wasting another second, Tomoko Suzuki picked up her phone and made the call.
And just like that—
The largest conglomerate in Japan sprang into action.
Every police station near Yokohama Port was mobilized.
Patrol cars raced through the streets.
A massive deployment of police officers, special forces, and patrol units flooded Yokohama Port, forming a tight dragnet.
Floodlights illuminated the docks.
Countless officers swept the area, searching for any trace of Kidd.
It didn't take long for the officers to find a single lifeboat docked on shore.
And inside?
A completely naked Kogoro Mōri, sleeping soundly.
The great Sleeping Kogoro had once again appeared before the world…
Just not in the way anyone wanted to see!
To the onlookers—
It was an absolutely unbearable sight.
As for Kaito Kidd?
Nowhere to be found.
To him, the entire police blockade was nothing more than a minor inconvenience.
Back on the cruise ship, Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief after receiving word that her father was safe.
But his humiliating predicament?
She didn't give it a second thought.
After all… Dad was used to embarrassing himself.
Instead, Ran's eyes swept across the crowd, searching.
Where is little Akashi?
At the same time, Conan had also begun scanning the area.
Where is my mother?
But after searching everywhere…
Both of them found nothing.
Meanwhile—
Akashi, fully locked in 'combat' with Vermouth, had no time for distractions.
Using his Level 2 『Rapid Fire Shot』 skills wasn't enough.
He had now begun unleashing Awei's Eighteen Movements.
Giving everything he had.
Using every technique in his arsenal.
Because against Vermouth…
Nothing less than everything would do!
If you're going to fight Vermouth—
You have to go all out!
After all, this woman was so outrageous, so infuriating, that Akashi both loved and hated her.
So naturally—
She deserved the very best he had to offer.
Not to mention—
Vermouth was just so…
[TL/n: Awei's 18 Techniques is a humorous euphemism referring to adult or erotic "skills", usually implying mastery in seduction, romance, or physical intimacy. It's often said jokingly when someone looks like they're trying to be suave or seductive.
Here's the list of all the 18th moves.
First Move: Tip of Temptation
Second Move: The Gentle Insertion
Third Move: Thrust of Thunder
Fourth Move: Slippery Palm Technique
Fifth Move: Heaven-Penetrating Stroke
Sixth Move: Moisture-Seeking Lotus
Seventh Move: Deep Spiral Embrace
Eighth Move: Yin Pulse Tap
Ninth Move: Liplock Binding Art
Tenth Move: Secret Tunnel Exploration
Eleventh Move: Twin Peaks Grapple
Twelfth Move: Full-Body Synchronization
Thirteenth Move: Core-Stirring Grind
Fourteenth Move: Slow Rhythm Breaker
Fifteenth Move: Double-Pressure Wave
Sixteenth Move: Heaven and Earth Merge
Seventeenth Move: Milkshake Disruptor
Final Move: Yin-Yang Burst Climax