At a high‑profile auction house in Manhattan, the long‑believed‑destroyed Van Gogh Sunflowers—said to have been lost in a WWII U.S. air raid—was listed for sale. Jirokichi Suzuki, with his niece Sonoko beside him, secured the piece by offering $300 million. During a press briefing, Suzuki revealed plans to assemble all seven Van Gogh Sunflowers worldwide for an extraordinary showcase. The display would take place in a custom‑built gallery perched on the cliffs of Japan"s "Lake Rock," featuring maximum security and safeguards. He also announced that seven experts, dubbed the "Seven Samurai," would be recruited to manage and guard the collection. Suzuki emphasized that the exhibition would celebrate Van Gogh's legacy.
Conan then sets out to locate Kaito Kid, who is alleged to have pilfered one of the Sunflowers during an auction.
