People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 831 A Dragon-like Reversal (69)

Xiang Yuanguang's voice was calm and not loud.

But everyone in the courtroom heard it clearly, not to mention Shimano Tai standing next to the testimony platform.

This top-ranking member of the East City Society was now blinded by rage.

This anger stemmed not only from the fact that he was about to be acquitted and return to take over the Dongcheng Society, but was instead detained in the courtroom by Xiang Yuanguang for so long, and there was even the possibility of him being detained further.

There is also a terrifying aspect to Hikaru's current ability to get prosecutors and the Japanese Public Security Bureau to cooperate.

However, the terror in Shimano's heart had already been transformed into fuel for his rage the moment it emerged, and he was now completely consumed by anger.

It's like an active volcano that's been activated and could erupt at any moment.

"Attorney Xiang Yuan, so you already know the name of the person that witness Shimano is going to mention, right?"

Upon hearing Xiang Yuanguang's voice, the presiding judge quickly asked.

He knew that Xiang Yuanguang would only bluff when things were going against him, and at that time he might just be trying to trick his opponent. But now Xiang Yuanguang had a huge advantage and didn't need to bluff anymore.

Therefore, the presiding judge believed that Xiang Yuanguang must have a plan in mind to make such a move, which is why he asked the question.

"...It's obvious that there's only one person."

“Besides Shimano Tai, there was another person who could do the same thing as Shimano Tai during the time my child was kidnapped, and who could also keep Majima Goro from saying his name.”

Xiang Yuanguang said.

His gaze remained fixed on Shimano Tai, even during the presiding judge's questioning, and it was because of this that he clearly saw the changes in Shimano Tai's expression.

At this moment, the top leader of the East City Society hesitated before his anger fully erupted.

—Shimano Tai's anger clouded his judgment, making him want to shout that person's name at all costs, to muddy the waters, to sever his connection with the incident, and to take this opportunity to unify the Tojo Clan.

However, his reason, fueled by immense rage, forcefully took over the high ground of his intellect.

Even though Shimano was blinded by rage, he managed to suppress the urge to utter that name just before his anger fully erupted, remaining completely silent.

However, Hikaru Mukamoto had already guessed why Shimano Tai didn't reveal the person's name.

If Shimano were to reveal that person's name during the public hearing of a high-profile public safety incident, his time as the first in line to succeed the Tojo Clan's next chairman would likely come to an end.

Indeed, that person's name carries such weight.

Xiang Yuanguang finally shifted his gaze from Shimano Tai's fierce bald face to the blond judge, who had only a few blond hairs and was not far from the bald head, and then spoke.

“Your Honor, this person’s name has actually been mentioned before.”

"However, I cannot reveal this person's name yet, because I am unsure whether the witness, Shimano Tai, will reveal it—because revealing this person's name would have a huge impact on Shimano Tai."

"Whether it's the interests within the Dongcheng Club or the outcome of the trial."

The words of the blue-clad lawyer surprised the presiding judge even more.

What kind of name possesses such magical power that it can trigger such great changes?
What surprised the presiding judge even more was that after mentioning the name to Yuan Guang, Shimano Tai's expression changed and became extremely ugly as he stood next to the testimony platform.

It was as if what he had just said to Yuan Guang had indeed hit a nerve.

However, Xiang Yuanguang clearly didn't intend to reveal the name, because he didn't know if Shimano Tai would, so the presiding judge didn't know what the name was for the time being. But, although Xiang Yuanguang didn't directly say the name, he did mention crucial information.

The owner of this name mentioned it during the court hearing.

Several names flashed through the judge's mind.

—Only a handful of names from the Dongcheng Club appeared during this court hearing.

Tai Shimano, Akira Nishikiyama, Shintaro Kazama, and Yasuhito Ito.

However, it's highly unlikely that Shimano Tai would use his left brain to attack his right brain and reveal his own name at this moment. Furthermore, Nishikiyama Akira has no connection to Kazama Shintaro or Majima Goro, so it's improbable that they would command Majima Goro.

So, it can only be Ito Yasuhito, who is a high-ranking member of the Shimano Group?

The presiding judge scratched his head.

He also sensed something was wrong, because Shimano clearly didn't care about Ito Yasuhito, and even attacked Ito Yasuhito in order to get away with it, and also told Kazami Yuya, who was standing next to him, about the evidence that could prove Ito Yasuhito's guilt.

If the person Shimano Tai just mentioned is Ito Yasuhito.

In that case, Shimano Tai and Mugen Hikaru would most likely directly mention Ito Yasuhito's name and use it as a basis for a new round of confrontation. However, they have not done so, which eliminates Ito Yasuhito's suspicion.

But if all four suspects are ruled out, then who else could be the subject of this description?
The presiding judge couldn't think of a solution.

However, he always felt that he had forgotten something, as if there was someone who could indeed meet the criteria, but should not be mentioned as a criminal suspect, whom he had forgotten.

At this very moment, in the courtroom.

Since neither Xiang Yuanguang nor Shimano Tai took any further action, the two sides were locked in a standoff, their auras clashing, and the entire courtroom became oppressive. Even the discussions in the audience noticeably subsided.

However, at that moment, the judge's voice suddenly rose, breaking the oppressive atmosphere.

"Ah! This court understands! Attorney Xiang Yuan, this court understands the name you just mentioned!"

"The presiding judge said loudly."

A glint of smugness flashed in his eyes, and he was elated at his rare moment of heightened intelligence.

—He overlooked one person's name.

That person's name is Sera Katsumi.

The fourth chairman of the Tojo Clan, who has already been killed.

The reason he had overlooked this person's name before was entirely because Sera Katsumi was already dead, and the dead cannot appear as witnesses or criminal suspects.

If Shimano Tai were to bring out Sera Katsumi, there would be no way to verify the truth. Unless Majima Goro speaks out, no one can prove that it was Shimano Tai who ordered Majima Goro to stop the people.

In other words, Sera Katsumi is one of the names that meets all the criteria!

The presiding judge was about to say the person's name without hesitation, but was stopped.

"and many more."

(End of this chapter)