Adventures in Toonopolis

It was a beautiful morning, the sun was just peeking over the city, people were getting up and preparing to do their duties, whether it was working, studying or begging in the street. But for now we have to focus our attention on a certain room in a certain building.

The abode was not at all ostentatious or opulent, it was rather simple, with a mirror on the wall, a simple nightstand with a lamp and a common alarm clock. On the other side a small television, directly in front of the bed. The bed was Queen size. And lying on this, is our protagonist. A blonde-haired man with short hair, an athletic body, and marks on his cheeks that look like mustaches.

The young man was sleeping peacefully, but his sleep was interrupted because the sun’s rays hit his face. And it is at Seeing his newly opened eyes makes you realize two things. One, he was not yet fully awake because he still looked sleepy and two, he had blue eyes. But who is our protagonist?

Let’s not pretend, we already know who he is. And it’s our blonde, overexploited by fics favorite from all over the world the great Naruto Uzumaki, alias Naruto the panty-wetter Uzumaki.

- Here we go again... - the blonde sighed as he stood up.

Intro

After Naruto bathed and dressed in a long trench coat that was brown on the outside, but orange on the inside, black pants and shoes of the same color. A long-sleeved white shirt with a small vest that didn’t cover his arms and a black tie. Plus his haircut. It gave him an aura of maturity and seriousness.

So Naruto went straight to the kitchen, passing through the living room where a gray and white cat could be seen. And a mouse with different shades of brown on its skin. They were both sitting on the couch watching the news.

[And in today’s news. Princess Elsa of the kingdom of Arendelles and King Arthur Pendragon of Far, Far Away, are about to finish their negotiations to sign a union treaty. On the other hand, the artist Chick Canario had great success with his most recent album. And its main song from the album. “Vicky, Vicky.” To this day he is breaking his own record… … …]

(I like “My white teeth and me” better.)

“Guys, let’s eat, it’s almost time to go,” Naruto spoke, drawing the attention of his companions.

Turning off the TV, the two got up and went to the dining room to eat their breakfast.

- So, how did you guys sleep? - Naruto asked, pouring a cup of coffee.

They both gave their thumbs up.

After they finish their breakfast. Which wasn’t anything very fancy, just toast and eggs. They both got up and went to get dressed.

And so Naruto turned to look in the direction of your screen.

(Oh, it’s nice to see you again. I know, I know, you’re probably asking yourself a lot of questions right now: How did you get here? How did you meet Tom and Jerry? And how do you know we’re watching/reading you? Well, Let me tell you, you are perverts for spying on me. But that’s not the point. The point is that I won’t be able to answer your first question and that’s the way it comes.)

And Naruto had to interrupt his narration, because Tom and Jerry had finished changing. Tom wore a brown vest, but the inside was beige. He had a hat the same color as his vest, but it had a thin beige horizontal line down the middle.

On the other hand, Jerry dressed similarly, except that his vest was gray and had a high white collar. And just like Tom he had a hat the same color as his vest, only its horizontal line was bigger and white.

So the three of them, already dressed, began to leave the apartment.

(True, I haven’t told you how I got here yet. Well, the truth is that I don’t even know, but to give a quick explanation. It turns out that Kaguya is a sore loser. And when Sasuke and I were about to seal it, she immolated herself as a Muslim, yes the damn unfortunate woman preferred to commit suicide than lose, but taking everyone with her in the process, thus generating an explosion that in theory should have killed me. But Kurama, trying to save me, expelled all of his chakra plus mine. It wasn’t the best idea, because after doing that a... Breakup, let’s say? Between dimensions... Well, I don’t know what happened. All I know is that I am falling and in my fall, windows opened to multiple realities. Well, inside I saw myself in different ways. Or I think they were versions of me. Well, one was a redhead who was sailing on a boat and was eating meat with a mini Kurama. I also saw a version of me living with some ponies that talked. And there was a very elegant version of me, with a bright red eye and standing in the middle of a coliseum).

Finishing his story, he took his keys and finally left his apartment with his colleagues. He lived in an apartment building called ‘Acme Acres’ within the Hannah neighborhood. And he saw one of his neighbors Sam, a white sheepdog, who was built like a bear that walked on his hind legs, he had yellow fur and long red mop hair that covered his eyes, but that did not prevent him from having a good view

- Good morning detective - the dog greeted with a nod.

- Good morning Sam. How are you feeling today? - the blonde replied with a smile.

- I feel fine detective, thanks for asking, just another day with Ralph, you know how it is - Sam explained, referring to his job and his partner.

- Yes, I still don’t understand if Ralph works the same as you, why don’t he buy sheep meat instead of trying to steal one from you - Naruto questioned, thinking about the illogical nature of the dynamic between the two of them.

- That’s one of my personal doubts too, detective, maybe it’s because of the routine - sometimes Ralph thought that his partner was simply a masochist.

- Or he’s just crazy - Naruto said honestly.

- That is also another possibility, but regardless of why I do it, my duty is to take care of the flock...

But they had to stop their talk, because Naruto raised his hand and stopped a porcelain plate that was flying towards him.

- And we’ve already started - Sam would finish

And so on for two more, Tom would begin to catch all the plates while Jerry was putting them on the floor.

Until finally the biggest prize arrived, as a teapot with coffee was caught by Tom, just in time two glasses were caught by Naruto who gave one to Sam. And after they had their cups, Tom served them coffee. And they took their first sip, only for Naruto to make a sour face.

- Bleh, it lacks sugar -

And just in time Jerry climbed onto Naruto’s shoulder and caught the sugar bowl. So serving a little sugar to the blonde’s coffee

- Perfect, thanks Jerry… but I feel like something is missing -

- Did you bet everything on the horses?! - A woman shouted, who is Naruto’s next-door neighbor and in front of Sam who continued throwing plates at her husband. Some break, as he throws them and they fall into the marriage apartment. But those who fell outside, Sam and Naruto quickly caught them.

- But Susy, dear - the guy tried to explain.

“Here come the cakes,” Naruto pointed out, dividing the incoming desserts. taking 7 him and 3 Sam.

And although they could continue for a while, it was already late and they had to continue on their way.

“Thank you Susy,” Naruto thanked, placing the plates where they wouldn’t break.

- Every measly penny!... You’re welcome, detective... in a stupid race! I swear that if this happens again I’m going to get divorced - the neighbor responded, alternating between shouting and waving.

Already outside the building, Sam turned to look at Naruto as he got into his car.

- Detective, don’t you want me to take you to the office? - He offered the dog.

Although kind, his offer was made from a car that seemed like the slightest breath of air would destroy it.

- No thanks Sam, but thanks for the offer, please send my regards to Ralph - Naruto said goodbye, starting to walk.

- Of course, have a good day detective - and so the giant dog started his car and started his way to work.

“Okay, guys, let’s walk,” Naruto called to Tom and Jerry, who were still watching the marital dispute through the window.

And so they began their way to the ‘McDuck and associates’ offices.

(Oh right, I haven’t finished telling my story yet, right? Well, continuing, I kept falling for a while until a blue-haired guy saw me, all he did was laugh like a degenerate. What’s weird about it all? While I continued falling, he was standing like it was nothing, then he just opened a portal and put me in it. I kept falling until I crashed on the outskirts of Toonopolis, the city I currently live in. The only good thing about that was that I met. an old woman, a very good person who took me to her house, to take care of me. Turns out she was only known as Grandma Hannah, if she was one of the first inhabitants of Toonopolis, and that’s why the street I live on is called that. Well, moving on. my story, she was also a private detective, and she was the one who took care of me during my recovery, and it is because of her that I now work as a detective too)

Finishing his flashback, Naruto and his companions finally arrived at a tall building. Of about 25 floors. It was a rental place for freelancers, whether you were a massage therapist. A painter or simply a writer. Anyone willing to pay the rent could have offices here. And he was on the 10th floor, he wanted to get the 9th, but a band already had it that was on tour, but they paid the rent to have the place when they rested.

Opening the door, Naruto entered with his two companions.

“Good morning Mr. Naruto,” a woman at the reception desk greeted.

- What have I told you about telling me sir, Valery? - the blonde answered tiredly.

- Don’t let Mon cher do it - the lady mocked elegantly.

Valery was a beautiful woman, no one could deny that. She was a French woman who came to this city at the request of her uncle. The skunk Pepe Le Pew How is it that Pepe is the uncle of a honey badger? It turns out that Pepe has a brother who is a honey badger and married Valery’s mother. People tend to be afraid of her, either because they think she will smell just as bad as her uncle or that she is a stalker just like him. But it turns out that she actually smells good, because she is a very neat and calm woman.

- And then why do you keep doing it? - Naruto asked, walking up to the desk.

- Because mon cher, first of all I am a professional, and even if this is not my desired job, I will fulfill my duties - Valery declared proudly.

It turns out that Valery is studying law. But he has not been able to find work for his area. That’s why he is now working as a button.

- Okay, I give up. See you later Valery - the blonde denied knowing that he would not win that argument.

- See you later Mon cher - Valery smiled amused.

And so, heading to the elevator, the three of them went up and closed the doors. Once inside, he pressed the button for the 10th floor. As they went up, his two companions gave him a long look.

- That? - the blonde asked, raising an eyebrow.

They just laughed to themselves as they denied, as if they knew something that Naruto no.

- Oh come on, leave me alone - he growled, annoyed by the cat and mouse attitude - she and I are just friends, nothing more.

Meanwhile the two just rolled their eyes.

- Seriously, stop giving me that look -

So the cat and the mouse just shook their heads, as their friend and companion. He was very naive about women and their intentions.

Until the classic ‘Ding’ sounded, signaling that the elevator reached the 10th floor.

So they left it and walked straight to the last door on the floor.

Where do they work? In ‘Detective Mangas’.

And taking out his key he opened the door to his office. The interior was a large room, with a large desk, where he normally sits and rests his feet until a job comes his way. A giant blackboard attached to the left wall. The right side had a window, which overlooked the entire city and the chaos that filled it.

Next to his desk were two pet beds, one for each of his companions. And they had a pool table right next to the entrance

Yes, this was Naruto’s office, and he was happy with what he had.

Thus letting his companions enter, he approaches his chair, where Naruto sits and raises his feet to lean on his desk. While Tom stood next to Naruto and Jerry at the desk.

- Well, let’s see what new requests have arrived - pressing the button on his landline.

**You have 0 messages**

[Like my cell phone :’)]

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Yes, that was not very encouraging, the boys got a little discouraged. Well, no one required their services.

- Oh come on guys, cheer up - Naruto called smiling - At any moment we get an interesting case. Yes, I know we haven’t had exciting jobs lately, but give it time, you’ll see, when you least expect it, we’ll get the best case of our lives…”

**Toc toc toc**

Naruto had to stop his encouraging speech, because someone knocked on his door.

- Tom, could you please? -

Listening to Naruto, the cat opened the door, and then he appeared.

Betty Boop, one of the most beautiful women in Toonopolis with her big, expressive green eyes that are surrounded by long, dark eyelashes. She usually has short black hair, styled in a very elegant way. Her mouth is small and her lips are a bright, deep red. As for her body, she is slim and curvy, with a small waist and pronounced hips. Her current outfit is a small, sleeveless red dress that barely reaches her thighs and a pink feather scarf draped over her shoulders.

Making Tom and Jerry whistle when they see her

- Oh thank you for the compliments sweethearts, if you behave well, I promise to give you a juicy prize - the woman smiled mischievously.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Miss Boop,” Naruto greeted respectfully.

- Oh please, detective, call me Betty, I don’t like formalities, especially with such an attractive man - the woman spoke in a sing-song tone.

Naruto only blushed, because Betty’s tone of voice was delicate, but flirtatious. Making a strange combination that got under his skin.

- *Toss toss*No offense to you, Miss Betty, but why have you come? - the blonde asked, moving away from the lady a little - I’m sure this is not a merely pleasant visit -

- You’re right about that, dear, but if I were you, I would remember that pleasure can be found anywhere - I would say this by looking at Naruto from top to bottom.

- Please Miss Betty, why did you come? - Naruto insisted, uncomfortable and blushing.

- Oh right, Mr. Detective, I need your services, I have suffered a robbery - he would say it dramatically while hugging Naruto and clinging to his chest, overacting a little.

- And how do you know, Miss Betty, that it was a robbery and not that you lost that object? -

- Dear detective, do you seriously think I would come here if I wasn’t sure I was robbed? -

- I didn’t mean to offend you, but this has happened before - the blonde apologized - people who hire my services and it turns out that that “stolen” object was only behind a sink, under a sofa, etc.

- Oh, I understand detective, but I can assure you that this was a robbery -

- Then please, describe to me facts of the robbery - Naruto asked, taking out his notebook to write down.

- Well, it all started the night before, I went to the club where I work to do my shows, after the night was over I headed home, however, when I got to my apartment, everything was upside down.

The cushions on my sofa were thrown everywhere, the doors were open, my cupboards and drawers were open and lying around, it was terrifying. After seeing that scene I called the police - Betty finished narrating with a hand on her face in a dramatic.

- And I imagine the police are doing their job -

- No -

- What, how could you not?!! -

“No, detective,” the lady sobbed while Jerry offered her some tissues. “After the police arrived, they started looking through my things, but I don’t know, they stole almost nothing.” It was just an object and that’s why my case is not on their priority list.

- And could you know what that object that was stolen from you is? That the police don’t care about you, but that you seem to appreciate so much.

- It was my first pearl necklace - Betty declared, showing a photo of herself with said necklace around her neck - On a monetary level it is a bargain, it is worth less than $200, but on a personal level its value is immeasurable. Well, it was with that necklace that I started my career and took off to success - at this point, the woman was letting out small tears, but this time not in a dramatic way - That’s why I ask you, Mr. Detective, to find that necklace. It is my most prized possession.

Naruto just nodded, understanding what she wanted to tell him. Well, his most valuable possession for him was a photo where he, Tsunade and Jiraya were. After he returned from his training trip, one of the only things he had left of his old world.

- I understand Miss Betty, please direct the way to your apartment, first I have to inspect the crime scene -

- I hope you don’t mind if I take you in my detective car - Betty smiled a little more cheerfully.

- Of course not. You heard guys, we’re leaving -

So the three followed Betty. But not before closing the office and changing the sign from open to closed, they went down to the reception, passing by Valery.

- Valery, if they call me or someone comes looking for me, tell them I’m out - Naruto asked, stopping for a moment.

- I understand, Mon Cher. Anything else? -

- No, thanks Valery -

And so they left the building, following Betty to the parking lot where her car was, a Mercedes-Benz SL-class convertible.

- Come on guys! - called the lady, starting the engine.

- *Whistle* You really have style, don’t you, Miss Betty? -

- Oh please detective, happening to flatter me, I’m just a simple woman with simple tastes -

And so Naruto got into the passenger seat. While Tom and Jerry sat in the back seats

The walk wasn’t that long, since the building where Naruto’s offices were located was near the center of the city, not far from where Betty lives.

**Hotel ‘Single Star’**

The building where Betty Boop lived is tall and quite luxurious, it has twice as many floors as Naruto’s office, as it was at least 50 floors.

- Here he is a detective. Please follow me -

Betty led the others through the reception, which looked luxurious. It had a red velvet carpet, giant lamps hanging from the ceiling, and a crystal-clear water fountain attached to the right wall of the building.

On the right side was the hotel reception where a man was. brown hair, dressed in red, with gold buttons. Next to the man was a dachshund.

- Oh, Miss Betty, she’s back and I see that she’s accompanied - the bellman would say in amazement, because despite her flirtatious personality, Betty is actually a little shy with people and doesn’t tend to bring anyone to her home - Excuse me, young man, but who is this? you?

- Oh nice to meet you, Naruto Uzumaki private detective, these two are my companions Tom and Jerry - he would say pointing to the cat and mouse, who extend their hand to greet the bellman.

- The pleasure is mine, Mr. Uzumaki, I’m the bellhop - he would say while squeezing the cat and mouse’s hand - I imagine they came because of the robbery that Miss Boop suffered last night.

- Exactly, if you could give us your testimony of the events - I would say while Jerry takes out a notepad and a pencil, normal size, but due to their size they looked gigantic [Jerry always copies the testimonies and Naruto asks the questions ].

- Well, the truth is that nothing suspicious happened last night, as far as I remember. No packages arrived, nor were there visitors, in fact, it was a typical quiet night, so I really can’t imagine how they broke into him - I would say confused by the events of last night.

-Does this building have security cameras? - Naruto asked, looking at the ceiling and walls.

- Actually yes, we have the latest generation cameras, after all, this is one of the most exclusive hotels in Toonopolis - the bellboy explained proudly - there are 4 cameras for the reception and two for each floor, and the rooms are clean and It is up to each tenant to decide to put their own -

“Alright, Tom, go to the control room and check the cameras for any errors or discrepancies,” Naruto ordered.

Tom just gave a military salute and followed the bellboy.

Before starting his detective agency, Naruto dedicated himself to learning the strengths and weaknesses of his colleagues. It turns out that Tom is a genius with everything related to computers, while Jerry is always the one who helps him review crime scenes, because thanks to his size he can see details that one would normally miss.

- Okay, Jerry, let’s go -

So the two followed Betty to the elevator, where she touched the 43rd floor and so they began to go up.

*Ding* was the sound that indicated arrival at the desired floor. Thus the group of three left the elevator, heading to the fourth door of the lobby. The rooms were arranged alphabetically next to the floor number. A clear example was Betty’s apartment, which was 43-D. Heading to the apartment, where Betty, using her personal key, opened her apartment.

_Betty Boop’s Department 9:30 am_

Betty’s apartment was luxurious, but what could you expect? This was the ‘Single Star’ hotel, not just any hotel, no, no, no. One of the most important hotels, if not the most important in Toonopolis. Well, it was where all the stars of the old era lived, well the lonely ones who debuted alone and were left alone, if normally a series had enough success or progress and they added more characters, they were given a personal neighborhood

But that didn’t matter now, what does matter is finding clues to what happened

- Miss Betty, please tell me, where did you keep your pearl necklace? - Well, he needed all the information possible to be able to solve the case.

- Of course Detective, my necklace was in a safe, behind that painting - Pointing towards a painting of a beautiful sunrise, where you can see the sun rising behind some mountains, illuminating a lake, where the sun and the mountains they ripple due to the shape of the water - That painting was a gift from my friend Koko, poor thing he keeps trying to make someone laugh, but he still can’t, but he still doesn’t give up and that’s why I admire him so much

-I understand, then I am going to treat that painting very carefully, Miss Betty - and true to his word, Naruto took the painting and placed it on the glass table, which he had in the living room - Well, show me what you have to offer - He said while He put on some latex gloves and took out smaller ones for Jerry - So what time did you get back to your apartment, Miss Betty? - I would ask while checking the safe, in case the lock was forced, had a false bottom or any other trick

- Hmm... I don’t remember the exact time detective, but I usually arrive at my apartment between 1:00 am and 2:00 am - Betty was struggling to remember more details of that night.

While Naruto continued searching inside the apartment

*Toc Toc Toc*

Someone was knocking on the door and Betty, seeing that Naruto and Jerry were busy, went to open the door herself, finding Tom who greeted her by raising his hat.

- Oh dear Naruto, Tom is back - She would express it as happy to see the cat and despite this situation, she still had the way of joking while being herself.

- Tom, tell me what did you find? - Tom just shook his head, because the security cameras couldn’t record anything out of the ordinary - I understand. Did you keep a copy? - Tom nodded and showed him a USB - Well done. Any opinions of your own? - Tom only pointed to the hallway, he disguised himself as a thief and pretended to sneak in and then denied it with an X of his arms. - So they didn’t enter through the hallway. Are you sure? - Tom just nodded and pointed to the USB giving an Ok sign. To imply that the video was fine and without anything suspicious - Well, take these gloves and help look for clues - So giving him the same latex gloves

- Mr. Detective, can I ask you a question? -

- You’ve already done it, but I can answer another one later - I would say it joking with Betty.

- Hahaha you are very funny Mr. Detective but you seem to trust those two and their abilities too much, why? - It was a very honest one of hers.

- Do you mean the boys? - Betty just nodded - *Sigh* Let me ask you a question of my own. Do you know why almost no one hires us? - Betty shook her head - Because of that same thought, people see me and have confidence in my abilities, because I was taught by Hannah, one of the best detectives in the world, but they see Tom and Jerry and they automatically lose that confidence, believing that those two will destroy everything and only make the situation worse and believe me, I know where those comments come from, I also know their past - Both cat and mouse lowered their heads, because it is their fault that Naruto was not moving forward - But - that did that they should look at it again - not that I care. What if they failed in the past? Does that define who they are today? No, they themselves define their future and you wonder why do I trust them? That has a simple answer. Because they are my dear companions and I will never leave them behind - I would say it with a giant smile, Tom and Jerry could only be moved by those words of trust in them and they were not going to disappoint Naruto. On the other hand, Betty had her eyes open, because those words reached the deepest part of her being.

Well, there was a time, before she became famous, that she almost gave up on being an artist, no one trusted her and they tried to take advantage of her, believing that being naive she was easy to manipulate and many times she lacked those words of encouragement, of knowing that no matter how many times you fail and fall, you will always have someone there for you, supporting you no matter what.

- You are very sweet, darling. Has anyone ever told you that? -Betty was really starting to like Naruto.

- Grandma Hannah has actually told me that many times, hahaha - Naruto really appreciated that woman a lot, because despite not owing her anything and not needing anything in return, she took care of him and guided him in this new world, as if he really were his grandson.

- Then they haven’t told you enough - I would talk trying to flirt with Naruto

- Oh, thank you very much then - Naruto would respond simply, being the dense idiot that he is, not realizing that they were flirting with him.

*Whistle* Naruto looked towards where the whistle was coming from and saw Jerry on the window sill - What? - Jerry just motioned for him to come closer and, paying attention to his partner, he approached - Good boy, what did you find? - Jerry just moved the curtain to get a closer look at; and Bingo. The windowsill is damaged, which means Tom was right when he said the thief didn’t come in through the door. But to confirm suspicions

- Miss Betty, Was this window still damaged last night when you went to your performance?

- No, detective, the night of the robbery I was fine. I remember that very well, because that same night I closed that window - She was sure of what she said, because during the day she opened the windows to have natural ventilation

- Well done Jerry, we finally found the first real clue and answered the first of many questions. Where does our thief come in? Now the question is how? - I would express my excitement for this new event.

- What do you mean by “like”? Detective - I would express with doubt

- That’s easy to answer if you answer my next question: Where do we live? - I would say I’m still excited.

- Hmm, in Toonopolis Mr. Detective - Happy to be useful

- I don’t care if this later bites me in the butt but, Elemental, my dear Betty...

-... we live in Toonopolis, a place where there are many different people, a little normal like you or me, more incredible like Tom and Jerry or even more fantastic like dragons and fairies - I would be explaining to Betty, until she herself got the idea.

- So the thief could have been anything from a normal person to a super evil genius or a bird - Betty would say, happy to have understood that.

- Exactly, then under that logic, if we discover how the thief got in, we can reduce our list of suspects - and with that he finished his thought, and he already thought of how to solve it - Guys, we’re going to the terrace

He would talk while walking out and the boys followed Naruto terrified, since his ideas were almost always dangerous for anyone, plus Tom did not have very good memories related to high areas.

_ ‘Single Star’ Hotel Terrace 10:30 AM_

The terrace of the hotel was simple [By standards of this type of hotel] it had a water tank measuring 5 m high and 15 m wide, a landing pad for helicopters. The entrance and exit were the same, a small elevator for about 4 people. But this time there were only 3, being the same one with his companions

So heading to the south side, which is where Betty’s window is located, summoning a musket and a rope, he put the musket on the roof and nailed it well so that it does not move, arranging the rope so that it does not come loose.

Finishing adjusting the details to avoid accidents, Tom dressed in a climbing suit, consisting of black shorts that reached to his knees, a flannel of the same color, dark glasses and a microphone with a headset and lastly a harness for his security

Tom secured his harness to the musket and, giving the signal, began to descend the building.

(Well, while Tom goes down the building and finds a clue, why don’t I continue telling you my story? Well, where had I been? Oh, I remembered. Well, after starting my agency, I met the guys and thanks to them two I learned some laws that are stronger in Toonopolis but also affect everyone to a greater or lesser extent.

These laws are:

1- Be nice to people but always be prepared to have a fight

2- This world does not respect the laws of the universe as long as it is funny, what I mean is that you can throw a building at a person and while laughing nothing bad will happen, sadly I do not have that ability)

When he finished explaining the first two laws of this world, Tom returned to the roof

- Well, what did you find? - Tom only took out a black feather - So our thief is a bird - Tom nodded in confirmation - But how do we know if he didn’t climb the building? - Tom mimed implying that no footprints were found throughout the building - Exactly Birds don’t have footprints, so what information do we have that they didn’t scale the building? - Jerry whistled to get attention - What? - Jerry pointed to the floor and Naruto took a closer look at it and understood what Jerry meant. The floor only had some small holes and that was where he put the hooks - Well done guys, now we’re going to the office - I would speak with a smile. Well, they have already started to make progress - And I have to make a call.

_ Detective Mangas 12:00 PM _

You can see the three of them arrive at the office, heading to the whiteboard and starting to organize the clues they have so far.

- Well then, what information do we have? - He said while looking at the blackboard and the clues they had on it, joining them all with a red thread - So the information we have for now is that our thief flies, he is a bird with black plumage and he only stole the pearl necklace. …

*Toc Toc Toc*

- Come in - The person who knocked on the door was Valery

- Mon Cher, you received an envelope from Captain Jacques - He said as he entered the office and handed the envelope to Naruto.

- Thank you Valery, this is the report of Miss Betty’s robbery - I would say happy and grateful to the captain, otherwise this case would be more difficult

- Oh Mon Cher, you’re already calling Miss Boop by her name, you’re being unfaithful to me *Sob* and I got married full of hopes - Valery was crying a few tears for Naruto’s betrayal.

Tom and Jerry only looked at Naruto badly for making Valery cry. Naruto didn’t know what to do to solve this problem and just did the first thing that came to mind.

And that was hugging Valery and comforting her by saying some words that could very well either condemn him or give him a good future.

- NO!!! I would never betray you Valery, I am your Mon Cher and you are ma bien-aimée. And know that this will be forever - As he spoke he approached and hugged Valery from behind - How do you think I would hurt you? Furthermore, the relationship with Miss Betty is only work-related, however our relationship is deeper than the mountains and higher than the sea.

- Oh Mon Cher, how can I not love you if you say those words to me? - She would say it while she gets closer to Naruto and puts her hand on Naruto’s face and caresses his face, while he continues hugging her from behind.

Both cat and mouse took out a sign that said 10 pts, because their friend not only saved the situation, but even improved it.

- I hope we can stay in this position forever Mon Cher, but we have to go back to work, you to investigate and I *sigh* to take care of the reception, I wish I could get a case so I could act - Valery was legally already a graduate of her University but she needed to have her first trial and take it to the end, she has never had the luck to do it because she got nervous and her “clients” preferred to hire another lawyer.

- Don’t worry Valery, I’m sure you’ll have that opportunity soon, just give it time and you’ll see that one day everyone will want you to defend them - Naruto knew that Valery was a good lawyer, but he felt nervous because he didn’t know what to do and those nerves came from being able to fail.

- Thank you Mon Cher, but I have to go back to work - While she finally separated from the hug - I’m going to ask for Chinese food to be brought - And she was doing this favor because when the boys get deeply involved in a case they don’t eat because they get I forgot to ask for it

- Thank you Valery, Te amo- Naruto said goodbye, still in his gooey state.

- Me too Mon Cher, me too

When he finally left the office, Naruto took out the police report and put it on the table to read it together to the boys.

Night April 14, 2024

Time 3:04 AM

According to the information collected by the officers at the scene of the robbery, it is theorized that the thief only wanted to steal that specific pearl necklace, because despite the apartment being disorganized, with pictures moved from their place, especially the one in the victim’s personal room, No fingerprints were found, but small black feathers were found in the safes, since it seems that there were several inside the premises and despite all of them being forced, it does not seem that anything else was stolen. Why did a thief, despite finding gems, money and other valuables, only steal a necklace with no considerable monetary value? Was this theft planned?

According to my theories it is yes, but since the stolen object is not that important, I will put this case as secondary, because there is something else that worries me, lately the villains’ neighborhood has been very upset and I don’t like where it may be heading.

After finishing reading Naruto, the villainous neighborhood is where the worst antagonists of Toonopolis normally live, and if that neighborhood gets too upset there could be too much rioting throughout the city, but what could upset everyone so much? That neighborhood? Another turf war?

He had to shake his head, that was a thought for another time right now he has to focus on the case in front of him.

- Well then thanks to this we know new things - Cat and mouse only looked at Naruto confused - Really? - They continued with the same look at Naruto - *Sigh* Well, the report gave us basic information and confirmed what we already had, for example the fact that the thief has black feathers, that he was only looking to steal that necklace and that the thief did not know where the safe with the necklace was, so the mastermind did not know where the necklace was, but he did know what it was specifically - The two just looked at each other and saw Naruto asking How? - According to the report, there was more jewelry inside the other safes, and believing that those safes also had necklaces tells us one thing, but not just anyone was taken, but a specific one, which means that the thief knows Betty well enough. to recognize the necklace, but not to know where the box was where he kept it

The boys nodded, understanding where Naruto was going with this, but that only narrowed their list, but they still didn’t know who was guilty.

*Toc Toc Toc*

Tom, like this morning, opened the door and there was a young woman of about 15 years old dressed as a delivery girl and she was looking at her phone while talking - Yes, food for a certain Maruto? -She looked disinterested in her job, as if she didn’t care about losing it.

- My name is Naruto no Maruto - I try to correct the girl, believing that she made a mistake by accident.

- *pft* However old, it’s $3.99 -

- Why is it so cheap? normally they are $7.34-

- What do I know, old man, just give me my money so I can leave.

Naruto, fed up with that, gave him the right amount of money.

- No tip, seriously? Apart from being old, stingy - Naruto just closed the door in her face, he couldn’t put up with that stuck-up brat. Afterwards he began to eat his food with his companions.

After finishing eating, they threw the disposable plates into the trash and began to organize the evidence with the new information they had.

1- The thief was a bird with black feathers

2- I knew what object to steal, but not where it was stored

3- He flew to the apartment

4- I don’t steal anything from the apartment anymore.

Now new questions were opened and old ones still remained.

Why that necklace? Why not something more valuable? Is there a mastermind? And if so, who? Why? And lastly, did you know Betty or did you study her?

Naruto still had many questions and had no way to answer them all. So there was only one way to answer that question.