Ep. 497: Kusuda detonates explosives while Akai plans an ambush against the Black Organization
Aired on February 25, 2008

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Kusuda is caught photographing patient records in the nurse's lounge and reveals explosives under his cervical collar, threatening detonation if arrested. He escapes the hospital by car but is pursued by Conan and Akai, ultimately committing suicide with his own gun before capture. The FBI struggles to protect Rena from the Black Organization, leading Akai to decide that hospital staff must remain uninvolved while he devises an ambush strategy. Later, Eisuke enters Rena's room to question her regarding his sister. Frustrated by her comatose condition, he attempts to stab her with scissors, but she grabs his hand and stops him.
Episodes
- Ep. 493 · Kakuzo reveals murder details and is found hanged after a blackout.
- Ep. 494 · Conan uncovers the method behind the murders of Kakuzo and Tango
- Ep. 495 · Conan and FBI investigate Haido Central Hospital for Black Organization member
- Ep. 496 · Nurse reveals Eisuke's leukemia surgery, suggesting he and Rena are siblings
- Ep. 497 · Kusuda detonates explosives while Akai plans an ambush against the Black Organization
- Ep. 498 · FBI transport decoys and Black Organization attacks reveal hidden explosives
- Ep. 499 · The FBI discovers a Black Organization trap involving transmitters and explosives during Rena's hospital transport.
- Ep. 500 · Rena knocks out Camel causing a crash, leading to a Black Organization reunion and explosion
- Ep. 501 · Rena pleads for the hospital while Gin suspects her loyalty and the Detective Boys meet Takagi after a murder.