I heard enough to be mostly sure ya weren't one of their spies, which would mean all this is true, or yer playin' a REALLY extensive prank on me, and it might be of value ta me and everyone back home if it's true ya are grown up to get more information about them.

And of course she's connected. She's a target just by being connected to everyone. I guess Heiji never got hit hard enough for her to stop missin' what was in front of her face.

I'm not stupid, ya know? I just didn't think Heiji would be stupid enough ta hide somethin' that big from me. [Scoffs.] And for my protection...ya and Kudo practically had a fit when he told ya I found out.