That happened eight years ago today.
Exactly eight years ago today, the father of Noboru, Yuta and a man named Nobutsugu, went out to sea together and encountered a storm, resulting in their deaths.
Although it is said that the three of them died because their father knowingly went fishing at sea despite knowing about the storm, their deaths were not that simple.
It is said that the boat they were on was deliberately sunk by that guy Aramaki and his pirate ship.
Upon hearing this news, what more could Senichi say? The last piece of the motive for murder was now complete.
In the world of Detective Conan, when a case is related to past events and deep-seated grudges, the murderer's motive is often like this.
Well, now that the background is clear, this guy Aramaki is the unfortunate victim who is about to be avenged by the classic three-choice suspect.
But since we have already glimpsed the full picture of the situation through conanverse law and our own investigation, the next step is to see how to prevent the case.
Staking out the suspect is a good option. People always make mistakes in their choices, and since the suspect has chosen this revenge method, they will have to pay the price for their actions.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Senichi doing it, and it's also the most hassle-free and convenient way.
In most cases, preventing the crime during the suspect's attempt also yields good rewards.
But doing it this way is undeniably a bit frustrating.
The villain gets saved, continues to roam free, and the victim who lost their father is arrested for attempted murder.
Legally, there is no problem, but it's emotionally frustrating.
Even if he were to receive such a reward, Senichi wouldn't feel happy.
Hateful villains, no matter how badly they're beaten, receive no sympathy. But there are some unfortunate souls forced onto the wrong path by hatred; they are merely seeking justice.
Just as Senichi once saved Seiji Asoh, Kimie Shimabukuro, and the female staff member Mai Kogami during the school festival, Senichi also hopes to offer them alternative paths, so they are not driven to the point of no return while seeking revenge.
Although Senichi values rewards, some things are priceless. Punishing existing criminals and evildoers is what he aims for, rather than knowingly allowing someone with murderous intentions to commit a mistake and then arresting them.
However, compared to previous cases, this one presents a challenge. The time elapsed is too long, and there is no evidence to bring the culprit to justice.
In the Moonshadow Island case, Senichi was able to arrest them by catching them selling drugs. The doctor Kohei Kamata was arrested because the incident had just occurred, and with Mai Kogami as an eyewitness, it led to the culprit's arrest.
In comparison to previous cases, the background of this case is weak, and it occurred at sea. In addition, according to Senichi's investigation through Takagi, there are no prior criminal records for the suspect.
In other words, it would be difficult to arrest the perpetrator through indirect crimes or other means, or by involving the authorities.
It's evident that there is no way to convict the suspect when there is no physical evidence, no witnesses, and the case is so old.
This situation is similar to what happened with Kimie Shimabukuro; everything has become a deadlock that cannot be unraveled.
So, just like in that previous case, Senichi decided to use the "Lie-Detection Needle" again.
Although the tool is precious, steel must be forged into a blade to be useful; otherwise, it's like the ancient wealthy individuals lying in their underground chambers with stacks of copper coins, serving no purpose.
Instead of taking a taxi directly back to the hotel, Senichi went to a shopping center and spent money on a digital camera.
Afterward, Senichi returned to the hotel and began searching for Aramaki.
That guy is also a heavy drinker; when Senichi saw him in the morning, he was lying on the beach drinking. Now, the location where he can be found is likely a bar.
Seeing this, Senichi requested a private booth and ordered some drinks to start drinking alone.
After setting up the camera, Senichi called the waitress and ordered a drink for Aramaki.
As expected, Aramaki, who was already quite drunk, turned his head upon seeing Senichi's inviting gesture and walked over to the seat across from Senichi without hesitation.
"Hey, young man, you're treating me to a drink so generously?" Aramaki casually opened a bottle of beer and took a big sip, letting out a belch. "What's the occasion?"
"Not really, it's just that there are too few people in the bar right now, and drinking alone feels a bit boring," Senichi poured beer into his glass and raised it. "So, since I see you're also drinking alone, how about we share a table?"
"Hahaha, you're an interesting young fellow," Aramaki tapped Senichi's glass with his beer bottle. "Let's drink heartily, then!"
Senichi rolled his eyes at the comment. When Aramaki approached to clink glasses again, Senichi discreetly pricked him with the hidden needle.
Afterward, Senichi started asking about Aramaki's profession and then, seemingly out of curiosity, inquired about his experiences at sea.
Gradually, he smoothly asked if Aramaki had any memorable experiences, such as accidents at sea. Perhaps due to the effects of the "Lie-Detection Needle" or the alcohol, Aramaki spoke freely as if he were revealing his true thoughts without Senichi having to ask specific questions.
Naturally, the conversation led to the incident where he had deliberately sank the boat of Noboru's father during a storm.
With Senichi's deliberate guidance, he revealed the location of the shipwreck, the circumstances after he rammed their boat, and the actions he took following the murders.
On the day of the incident, he had hidden the ship that caused the incident in an old warehouse he had purchased.
Afterward, although he wanted to dispose of the boat, he dared not do so due to Noboru's investigation along with the rumors that had spread. The people at the harbor, including those in the shipping industry, were all locals, interconnected through various relationships. He feared that as soon as he moved the boat, any passerby could betray him as an outsider.
As a result, the boat involved in the accident remained stored in the warehouse, guarded by him. The deep-seated hatred of the three young men, who were 26 years old at the time, prevented him from taking any risks.
To protect the ship that caused the incident, he didn't dare leave the area and instead established himself here despite the hostility from the local residents.
Of course, this pent-up frustration led to his inner resentment, and perhaps setting nets to decimate the local fish population was his way of seeking revenge against the locals.
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