TMPD Antics

by Taliya

Upon graduating from university, Shinichi, Saguru, Heiji, and Kaito find jobs with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Shinichi and Heiji are in Division One, Homicide; Saguru's in Division Two, Criminal Affairs; and Kaito's in Division Three—Theft? On a side note, KID's still on the loose. Rated for language. Side stories: TMPD Antics: Hijinks. Artwork by Pixiv ID: 1903514.

21. XXI: Kuroba and Kudou

Detective Conan and Magic Kaito characters, settings, and ideas do not belong to me but to Aoyama Gōshō.

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Warnings: Language, minor violence

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TMPD Antics

By Taliya

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XXI: Kuroba and Kudou

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Kaito powdered the display, dusting for prints. As of late there had been a string of thefts in the Tokyo metroplex, all focused on obtaining the daisho of famous samurai that were housed in historical museums. Kaito had to admit that whoever was pulling off the thefts was good, since he or she had yet to be caught—though maybe not as good as himself, since frankly the unknown sword robber had no section of the police dedicated to catching them, nor did the burglar turn their thefts into flashy, crowd-entertaining shows. Kaito sighed. Whoever this person was, they sorely lacked showmanship.

"You look a little bored, Kuroba," commented an amused voice, and the Division Three policeman turned to find Shinichi standing behind him with a lazy grin on his face.

"Kudou," he greeted, standing up and twisting to face him. "What brings you to the Edo-Tokyo Museum?"

The homicide detective shrugged. "I was in the neighborhood and heard about the thefts. Any idea what the next target is?"

Kaito glanced around. While the thief had indeed hit some museums multiple times, he or she would only take one sword set each time. His eyes landed on one particular daishou. "I'd guess that one would be next," he remarked, pointing at the display.

The two detectives approached, Shinichi reading the name of the items. "Hitokiri Battousai no Daishou?"

Kaito nodded. "He might not have been samurai, but he certainly was the most famous assassin of the Bakumatsu."

"So have any steps been taken to prevent it from being stolen?" Shinichi asked.

A mischievous grin stretched across Kaito's lips. "I've already gotten permission from Momose-keibu," he replied.

Shinichi mirrored Kaito's grin and asked, "Could I join in?"

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Author's Note: I can only imagine the chaos that would ensue should Kaito and Shinichi team up, though it would be nothing compared to KID and Shinichi teaming up. Still, the possibilities are practically endless… And if you don't know who Hitokiri Battousai is, I strongly suggest you plant your bum in front of a screen and watch Rurouni Kenshin. Right. Now. I hope you enjoyed it.

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Completed: 10.09.2015