Out-of-control players in the world of Detective Conan

Chapter 530 Taking the sword with bare hands

Inside the bar.

As the smoke cleared, the three people in the arena were finally able to see each other clearly.

Daisuke Jigen had already reloaded and was aiming at Qi Ming again, while Goemon Ishikawa still kept his eyes closed and his hand on the scabbard.

"..."

Qi Ming looked at Ishikawa Goemon.

This swordsman looks pretty cool.

Wouldn't it be embarrassing if I couldn't keep up with fashion trends?

Qi Ming thought for a moment, and a sword appeared in his free hand. He then casually waved it towards the bar.

hum-

The sword also emitted a buzzing sound, as if it had drawn a tangible stream of wind that directly cleaved the marble bar in two.

With the sword slung over his shoulder, Qi Ming spoke in a deliberately profound tone.

"I have also chopped down worthless things."

"..."

Daisuke Jigen glanced at the bar, then at the sword in Qi Ming's hand.

Unlike when Qi Ming pulled out his gun earlier, this time he could clearly see that Qi Ming's sword appeared out of thin air.

However, given that his brother Lupin III is also capable of conjuring things out of thin air, Daisuke Jigen wasn't too surprised.

To his surprise, this person also possessed such formidable slashing skills.

and……

Daisuke Jigen looked at Goemon Ishikawa and said.

“Ishikawa, this guy just copied you.”

"..."

Ishikawa Goemon also opened his eyes and looked at the sword mark that Qi Ming had made on the bar.

Chopping stones is nothing.

But the other person's actions and the way they imitated his catchphrase looked like a provocation.

I'm a little angry.

"May I ask what Your Excellency Qi Ming's intentions are in doing this?"

Upon hearing Ishikawa Goemon's archaic speech, Qi Ming couldn't help but speak in a more literary style.

"Can't you see it, Lord Ishikawa?"

Qi Ming twirled the sword and spear in his hand.

"What I mean is, since we're going to fight, why don't you two come at me together?"

"..."

Daisuke Jigen stared with his eyes wide open, one bigger than the other.

No wonder Lupin III called this guy a madman; that's a bit too arrogant.

Ishikawa Goemon stared at the sword in Qi Ming's hand and then at Qi Ming's expression before shaking his head.

The opponent is very strong.

Although he didn't know why he couldn't sense the aura of a strong person.

But putting aside the fact that being with Daisuke Jigen would violate his Bushido, the most important thing is that he doesn't think that while the other party is strong, he could not possibly be a master swordsman.

After all, chopping stones is just a piece of cake.

"Your fighting spirit is fiery and your courage is commendable. Goemon deeply admires you."

Ishikawa Goemon nodded slightly to show basic respect.

"But my purpose in practicing swordsmanship is not to win or lose in the moment, but to unite my mind with the blade and cut through the illusions of the world."

"Today's meeting is not the time for the clash of swords. If one day your path and my blade are destined to intersect, this blade will respond accordingly. Therefore, I apologize for being unable to comply."

"..."

Qi Ming knew that, at least for now, he had already lost this silent battle.

What exactly is this ancient person who's making horses talking about? It sounds so sophisticated.

"Have you said enough? If you've said enough, take this sword!"

Qi Ming didn't care about fashion value anymore; combat power was the most important thing.

"So fast!"

With a whoosh of wind, Qi Ming arrived in front of Ishikawa Goemon in an instant and swung his sword to strike.

Ishikawa Goemon frowned, and his Zantetsu sword was also drawn.

Since we've been ambushed, we have no choice but to fight back.

Ding--

The sound of metal clashing echoed in the bar. Ishikawa Goemon's expression changed, and he switched from holding the sword with one hand to holding it with both.

He could barely support himself with one hand.

It was at this moment that they truly clashed, and Ishikawa Goemon realized that his previous judgment seemed to have been wrong.

This person isn't a master swordsman, but their stats seem ridiculously high!

Moreover, the opponent's sword did not seem to be an ordinary weapon, as it was not broken.

"Your strength is impressive."

"You too."

Qi Ming responded to Ishikawa Goemon, and as their blades clashed, Qi Ming posed a question to Ishikawa Goemon.

"Brother Ishikawa, have you ever heard this saying?"

"What?"

"As the saying goes, a spear is faster than a sword. From seven paces away, a spear is faster; within seven paces, a spear is both accurate and fast."

Qi Ming smiled.

After all, he was holding a sword in one hand and a gun in the other.

Then, Qi Ming pointed his gun at a certain part of Ishikawa Goemon's lower body.

"Nani!!"

Ishikawa Goemon's expression changed.

This guy has no sportsmanship at all!

Why did they suddenly pull out a gun when they were just going to fight with knives?!

And they even aimed directly at that spot!

boom!

A gunshot rang out, but it wasn't fired by Qi Ming.

The revolver in Daisuke Jigen's hand emitted smoke as he aimed it at Qi Ming's hand first.

He didn't want his brother to lose his little brother.

Qi Ming seemed to have anticipated this, and decisively changed the direction of the gun in his hand, causing the bullet to collide head-on with the bullet fired by Daisuke Jigen.

"See? I told you, you two really have to come at me together."

"Humph."

A cold glint flashed in Ishikawa Goemon's eyes, and he moved the instant Qi Ming spoke.

To lay a hand on a younger brother is intolerable!

He took a half step back, deflected Qi Ming's sword, and quickly sheathed the Iron-Cutting Sword, then drew it out again!

With a buzzing sound, Ishikawa Goemon closed his eyes and slashed down with his sword. The bright blade light, carrying unparalleled momentum, slashed towards Qi Ming!

"...Heavy gift crab, what's wrong with Ishikawa? Is he going to get serious?"

A gust of wind suddenly blew through the seemingly enclosed room. Seeing Ishikawa Goemon's imposing manner, even Daisuke Jigen couldn't help but press his hat down and move back to the edge.

boom!

The entire bar seemed to be shaking; the ceiling cracked, and a lot of debris fell to the floor.

Daisuke Jigen looked up at the crack in the ceiling and whistled softly.

At this moment, a perfectly smooth crack appeared in the bar's ceiling, and moonlight shone through the crack onto the floor.

It's fortunate that this bar wasn't built inside a building, otherwise this sword strike might have cleaved the entire building in two.

This guy's swordsmanship is still so inhuman.

However, when Daisuke Jigen looked down at Qi Ming, he was dumbfounded.

"call……"

Ishikawa Goemon let out a soft breath.

"You can call an ambulance now. If you go to the hospital now, there won't be any aftereffects if your arm is reattached."

"Moreover, my cutting technique is quite good. Your nerves can't react in time, so you shouldn't feel any pain."

"Um, Ishikawa-kun, why don't you open your eyes and take a look?"

Hearing Qi Ming's voice, Ishikawa Goemon frowned and then opened his eyes.

Upon witnessing the scene before him, the peerless swordsman's expression turned unusually shocked.

His sword was caught.

Qi Ming caught the Iron-Slaying Sword with both hands... He actually caught the blade bare-handed!