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Chapter 827 A Dragon-like Reversal (65)

Xiang Yuanguang once again brought up Shimano Tai's name.

The audience in the courtroom immediately began to murmur amongst themselves. Following Xiang Yuanguang's line of reasoning, they could arrive at a similar conclusion.

Goro Majima is a hoodlum who places great importance on chivalry and honor.

In other words, the person who could make him hide his identity must be someone whose words would violate his moral principles. Therefore, it is indeed only the higher-ups of the East City Gang who could both command him and make him voluntarily hide his secret.

There were only four true high-ranking members of the Dongcheng Society who could command their subordinate organizations during the trial.

It couldn't be the dead Sera Katsumi, nor could it be Kazama Shintaro who left the courtroom earlier. Furthermore, Majima Goro's attitude towards the last Nishikiyama Akira was quite hostile, so it was clearly not Nishikiyama Akira either.

Considering what Kazami Yuya just mentioned, the fact that members of the Majima group confessed and pointed out Shimano Tai's situation.

So the situation is indeed as Minoru just concluded: the only person who could make Goro Majima take these actions is Shimano Tai, who is standing next to Goro Majima.

However, there is a huge flaw and loophole in this.

Not only Kazami Yuya, but also Iwai Sayoko noticed it.

The flaw lies in Goro Majima's character design.

If Majima Goro is truly the kind of chivalrous person who adheres to the code of chivalry, then the inferences he just made to Minamoto Mitsuko can be valid, but the reverse is absolutely not true.

Because the assumption of "always keeping promises" built on this persona can be overturned.

If anyone can prove that Goro Majima is not a chivalrous person who abides by the code of honor in the martial arts world, but rather an ordinary thug who has no sense of honor in the martial arts world, then Kou Gen's inference will fall apart on its own.

So, are there people in the courtroom who can prove that Goro Majima does not adhere to the code of honor among gangsters?

Actually, there is such a person, and not only is there, but this person will definitely stand on the opposite side of Xiang Yuanguang.

That's Shimano Tai.

As the leader of the Shimano-gumi, the direct superior organization of the Majima-gumi, his relationship with Majima Goro can be described as quite close. Apart from Shimano Tai, it is somewhat unreliable for anyone else to make a definitive judgment on Majima Goro's personality.

After all, he had known Goro Majima for over ten years, and Goro Majima was even known as the "Mad Dog of Shimano".

If Shimano Taima concludes that Majima Goro would not abide by the code of honor among gangsters, then the inference that Mugen Hikaru just built on the assumption will be completely overturned, and everything will have to start from scratch.

No, it's not certain that we'll have to start all over again.

Sayako Iwai glanced at the blonde judge in the main seat.

Although the judge's emotions had been stirred by the reasoning just now from Genji, and he temporarily ignored the impact of the terrible evaluation of Majima Goro, this was only temporary.

If Kou Minamoto's reasoning is overturned, then the judge's attitude towards Goro Majima will truly plummet to an all-time low.

Because in the judge's eyes, Goro Majima was not only a human trafficker, but also a treacherous villain.

At that time, no matter how outstanding Xiang Yuanguang's magic was, the final result would be beyond saving. However, even though they had anticipated this, there was no good way to help.

Sayako Iwai adjusted her black-rimmed glasses.

She wasn't familiar with Goro Majima and didn't even have any information about him, so she was powerless to help even if she wanted to. Yuya Kazami might have some information, but he probably wouldn't be able to find an opportunity to interject.

Ultimately, the current trial seems to be solely focused on the performance of Minamoto Kou.

"Your Honor, do you think my reasoning is reasonable?"

Xiang Yuanguang picked up the coffee cup on the table, took a sip, and then spoke. His voice sounded relaxed, as if everything was under control, and he appeared quite confident, which convinced the presiding judge.

—As is well known, the attitude of most judges depends on the last person they speak to.

With the chief prosecutor, Sayoko Iwai, remaining silent, the presiding judge's attitude depends entirely on the conclusion reached by Hikaru Mugen; as long as Hikaru Mugen's conclusion is without problems...

The presiding judge is unlikely to reject Xiang Yuanguang's ideas or requests, just as is the case now.

"If that's the case, then I do think there's some truth to it..."

Goro Majima's lips twitched slightly.

Although Xiang Yuanguang thought he was a chivalrous person who upheld the code of honor and had a strong sense of integrity and responsibility, which he actually appreciated, he shouldn't say such things at this time.

He felt like he had been tricked, but he couldn't find the words to refute it.

It's not like someone he admires would speak well of him in court to secure his acquittal, and then he would not only be ungrateful but also turn around and berate that person. That seems a bit too human.

He intends to become the freest human being in the world, not the freest humanoid.

Although the two differ by only one character, the results are worlds apart.

"Wait! How can you say that?"

At this moment, dissenting voices emerged.

The presiding judge subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction of the prosecutor's table, intending to see if the prosecutor was going to argue again at this time. However, Iwai Sayoko shook her head slightly, indicating that it was none of her business.

At this moment, the presiding judge came to his senses and realized that the voice that had just spoken was a male voice.

"Hey, Xiang Yuan, you little brat, what you just said sounds reasonable, but it's actually complete nonsense!"

Shimano Tai said without hesitation at that moment.

Just as Kazami Yuya had predicted, Shimano Tai also caught the flaw in Xiang Yuanguang's reasoning and was about to point it out, shattering Xiang Yuanguang's fabricated reasoning!

Then, the menacing bald man spoke in a cold voice.

"All those things you just said were based on the premise that Majima is a chivalrous person who values ​​honor, right? But, Kou Gen, how can you prove that Majima values ​​honor in the martial arts world?"

"The underworld in real life is not like the underworld in movies and TV shows."

“None of the yakuza who survive in Kamurocho are the kind of fools who keep their promises, not even Majima! Majima has worked for me for over ten years, do you think I don’t know that?”

"No one understands Goro Majima better than me!"

When Shimano Taichi opened his mouth, he immediately amazed everyone present.

The crowd buzzed with discussion, their gazes fixed on Goro Majima behind the witness stand.

At this moment, Shimano no Mad Dog's expression changed, his displeasure and anger were clearly visible, and his hatred for Shimano Tai had reached a new peak.

—He may not be a chivalrous knight-errant, but chivalry has definitely not disappeared in Kamurocho.

What on earth is Shimano Tai talking about?!

(End of this chapter)