Chapter 44

Only after sinking deep into it did Kudo Shinichi understand the principle that a detective must ensure their own safety before taking action.

It was excessive curiosity and thirst for knowledge that created this situation.

"Dad, I don't want to become like that."

"..."

Where would Kudo Yusaku ever want his son to go that far?

He thought while yielding.

"Shinichi, do you know how irresponsible this decision is?"

"If we leave you here, what can you possibly do? Entrust you to Dr. Agasa?"

"Make him bear your risks as well?"

At this moment, Kudo Yusaku's voice was very cold.

He had no choice but to teach his son in this way at this moment.

Do not casually push your own risks onto others, especially those around you who care about you.

"With only yourself, you can do nothing."

"And with your personality, you will rush forward when encountering a case; do you think you can handle it alone without anyone helping you?"

He said nothing else, focusing specifically on the realistic situation.

Kudo Shinichi fell silent for a moment as well.

"I can't do it."

The situation Dad described was all fact, and the fact that he alone could not do it was also true.

"To achieve my goal without involving others, I do not have that ability."

"So, I also need Dad's help."

These words truly made Kudo Yusaku laugh in anger.

Knowing he couldn't avoid involving others, yet still wanting his help.

"What is the reason?"

"I do not want to abandon my freedom and future; I want to find where those guys are."

"So, you want to stay here alone? Even prepared to risk involving others?"

"Yes."

Kudo Yusaku felt a headache at this moment; this child was not only very stubborn but also somewhat unwilling to listen to good words.

"Gambling other people's lives on your own goal, is this your answer?"

"No."

Kudo Shinichi's face already showed his resolve.

"No matter what, I do not wish to involve others."

"I will try to restrain my curiosity and not make suspicious moves."

"At the same time, I will also protect everyone I involve; I absolutely will not let members of that organization lay a hand on my friends and family."

Firm determination could be seen in his eyes.

Kudo Yusaku was very happy to see his son's growth; being hit with a stick was still somewhat useful.

But he truly did not want his son to grow up at this time.

Perhaps, being persuaded to leave the Island Nation, this land of trouble, would be better.

But now it seems there is no way.

"Yusaku..."

He turned to look at his wife, Yukiko, who was pulling his clothes.

"Regarding Shin-chan's matter, is there really no way to give him a chance?"

Yukiko was obviously moved.

In fact, he himself was also somewhat moved.

He also couldn't help but think, and then he reached a conclusion.

He turned to look at Shinichi.

"Shinichi, if you do not want to participate in the witness protection program, that is fine."

"But, your identity still needs to be severed."

"You absolutely cannot use the identity of Kudo Shinichi before that organization is destroyed."

"!"

This was undoubtedly a very difficult decision to make.

Completely abandoning the identity of "Kudo Shinichi," and before that organization is destroyed, even if a drug is obtained to reverse-engineer an antidote, the identity cannot be restored.

This means that after agreeing to this requirement, one must "kill" the identity of "Kudo Shinichi."

As long as the identity of "Kudo Shinichi" is killed, then Kudo Shinichi can remain in the Island Nation with a completely new identity.

Just like the mode of the witness protection program.

Except, the people operating behind the scenes are not the FBI, but Kudo Yusaku and the Island Nation's Public Security.

"Kill the identity of Kudo Shinichi?"

"Perhaps, this is the only decision I can make to stay."

Kudo Shinichi knew Dad was forcing him.

He knew the organization he had provoked this time was indeed very troublesome; otherwise, Dad would not have made this choice for him.

"I agree."

"To avoid the identity 'Kudo Shinichi,' I'll stay behind under an entirely new identity."

"You still went ahead and did it."

Kudo Yusaku shook his head slightly; his son's decision made came as no surprise to him at all.

"Alright, I'll contact a friend in the Public Security Bureau right now and have them help out."

"Also, your brand-new identity."

"However, since you've already made up your mind this time, there's no room for regret."

At this, Kudo Shinichi showed no hesitation whatsoever.

He did not regret making this choice.

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