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Chapter 857 Game Theory

—If Xiang Yuanguang's background is truly extraordinary, then things will become rather difficult.

Ito Yasuhito frowned.

It's like having two options on a scale. Choosing the Japanese Public Security Bureau doesn't guarantee help, but not choosing Xiang Yuanguang will definitely result in losses. To be on the safe side, he should choose the latter.

However, he felt that Xiang Yuanguang was merely using his usual bluffing tactics.

Although Xiang Yuanguang has not taken on many cases to defend, a little investigation reveals that he actually retired from the entertainment industry a few years ago due to controversial cases, and only made a comeback this year.

If Xiang Yuanguang really had some powerful background, how could he have retired for several years just because of defending a criminal case, and only made a comeback when the impact of the case had completely disappeared?
“I heard from Officer Shiratori that you escaped from the pursuit of the Japanese Public Security Bureau in Kamurocho. You should know that the Shimano Group is now completely surrounded by the Japanese Public Security Bureau, and because of your actions, the Japanese Public Security Bureau has begun to take direct action against the Shimano Group.”

"If nothing unexpected happens, legal advisors and accountants for such organized crime groups usually prepare relevant materials for themselves in order to ensure that they can get reduced sentences or even be exonerated after the organization's 'affair' is completed..."

Xiang Yuanguang's fingers tapped lightly on the side of the coffee cup.

His gaze remained fixed on Ito Yasuhito's face, never wavering. This put pressure on Ito Yasuhito and also led him to unconsciously follow the line of thought emanating from Genji Hikaru.

—Do legal advisors and accountants prepare relevant materials to ensure reduced sentences after the downfall of organized crime groups?
What kind of evidence? What kind of evidence could allow them to receive a reduced sentence or even be exonerated after being arrested by police officers or even the Japanese Public Security Bureau? Thinking about it this way, it seems there's only one kind of evidence that could achieve this…

Ito Yasuhito's expression turned somewhat gloomy.

Those legal advisors and accountants will definitely prepare illegal information materials about the underworld organizations in advance, as proof of their own reduced sentences and meritorious service. If he is a legal advisor or accountant of an underworld organization, he will do the same.

No, there's no need to put yourself in the role of a legal advisor or accountant.

He's already doing that; otherwise, he wouldn't be acting as an undercover agent for the Omi Federation, constantly leaking information to them while also preparing extra materials for backup...

What do you mean...?

Ito Yasuhito's expression was rather grim, and he asked.

Upon hearing this question, Xiang Yuanguang snapped his fingers and then answered.

"What I mean is, it doesn't really matter if Mr. Ito doesn't want to talk about the Shimano Group's illegal transaction records. After all, the Japanese Public Security Bureau is currently conducting a full-scale operation against the Shimano Group, and they may be able to find something."

"Of course, I know that Mr. Ito is not familiar with matters related to law, but I think you should know one thing—that information is time-sensitive."

Xiang Yuanguang's voice was calm and confident, which made those who heard it subconsciously believe him.

He went on to say,

"The effect of a piece of information varies depending on when it is given. Often, only the information given at the first moment has the greatest effect. If it is given at the second moment, even if it is only a minute later, the effect will be greatly reduced."

"Mr. Ito, I guess you think that if you reveal this information to the Japanese Public Security Bureau, they will treat you well. But have you ever thought about why the Japanese Public Security Bureau hasn't come to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for so long?"

What is the reason?
A hint of confusion flickered in Ito Yasuhito's eyes. However, he quickly realized what Minamoto Hikaru meant—

Information about the Japanese Public Security Bureau has always been publicly disclosed, including both its authority and status. In other words, the Japanese Public Security Bureau holds an overwhelming advantage over the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Although he is currently under arrest by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, if the Japanese Public Security Bureau comes to take him away, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department will definitely release him immediately.

He's been in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's detention cell for so long, and the Japanese Public Security Bureau hasn't come yet.

Unless the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department intentionally concealed his information or deliberately refused to hand him over, Japanese public security personnel should have gone to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department long ago and taken him away.

However, the former possibility is extremely small.

Because only the highest-ranking officials in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, such as the Superintendent General or Deputy Superintendent General, could make such a decision; they have absolutely no reason to do so.

This does them no good.

Therefore, there can only be one reason why the Japanese public security bureau has not arrived—

The Japanese Public Security Bureau is currently deploying all its resources to conduct a comprehensive search and investigation of the Shimano Group. Therefore, even though he is a very important witness, the Japanese Public Security Bureau has no time to send anyone to take him away.

Because the information he can provide can also be provided by the Shimano Group's legal counsel and accountant, and they can be even more proactive. Besides, he's currently at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department; he can't run away, so we can postpone that...

"Xiang Yuanguang..."

Ito Taijin murmured the name of the spiky-haired man in front of him.

During his hesitation, another black chess piece in front of him broke apart, turning into dust and disappearing without a trace. Moreover, the last black chess piece also appeared to be on the verge of collapse.

Ito Yasuhito's will is being tested.

Currently, Xiang Yuanguang has indicated that he may have a background that could influence the Japanese Public Security Bureau. At the same time, he believes that waiting for the Japanese Public Security Bureau to arrive before providing information may render it ineffective due to the time-sensitive nature of the information.

Based on his experience, the best approach at this time would be to preserve capital.

In other words, he would hand over the illegal information he knew about the Shimano Group to Xiang Yuanguang. In this way, although he would lose the opportunity to get preferential treatment from the Japanese Public Security Bureau, at least he would not be attacked by Xiang Yuanguang for offending him.

So, should we now reveal all the information we know?

At this moment, Ito Yasuhito's mental state was on the verge of collapse.

Whether it was Shiratori Ninzaburo sitting to the left of Mugen Hikaru taking notes, or Kiryu Kazuma sitting to the right of Mugen Hikaru, he was amazed by the continuous changes in Ito Yasuhito's mindset within just a few minutes.

The same thought flashed through their minds at the same time—

Any lawyer who is hailed as a legend is indeed a master at manipulating people's hearts!
(End of this chapter)