People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 887 A Dragon-like Reversal (91)

“Akira Nishikiyama, the evidence is now sufficient…”

Before Xiang Yuanguang could finish speaking, Jinshan Zhang interrupted him.

The youngest leader of the East City Gang's most trusted subordinate organization, his eyes flashing with anger, spoke without hesitation.

"Even if the evidence is as it is now, so what?"

"You can't be sure what model of sniper rifle was used to kill Chairman Sera. You can only determine the caliber by the bullet. Can you conclude from the caliber alone that the sniper rifle that killed Chairman Sera was made by me?"

"There must be more than one sniper rifle of the same caliber in Tokyo!"

"The sniper rifle in the transaction record is only the same caliber as the sniper rifle that appeared in the case of Sera's assassination; it's not the same sniper rifle at all!"

Akira Nishikiyama said loudly.

Upon hearing this, the presiding judge's eyes widened.

Upon closer examination, it seems that this is indeed the case. They could only determine the caliber of the sniper rifle used by the murderer in the case of Sera Katsumi's murder, but not the type of bullet used.

If it cannot be proven that the two sniper rifles are the same, it will be difficult to convince the public.

The blond-haired judge was deep in thought.

At that very moment, however, came the sound of snapping fingers from the defense table.

"It's very simple. Whether Mr. Nishikiyama's sniper rifle is the same one that killed Sera Katsu can be determined simply by taking it out for testing and comparing the rifling."

"Of course, Mr. Jinshan probably doesn't have enough knowledge in this area, does he?"

Xiang Yuanguang snapped his fingers, his voice relaxed.

Upon hearing this, Akira Nishikiyama's eyes widened involuntarily.

— You can determine if it's the same gun by comparing the rifling.
He didn't know whether Xiang Yuanguang was telling the truth or just bluffing, because he really lacked knowledge in this area. After all, the person who got the gun only needed to know how to use it, and besides, this thing was a disposable item in his hands, to be destroyed after use.

Akira Nishikiyama's expression was slightly gloomy; however, at this moment, he spoke to Genji Mitsuko again.

"By comparing the bullets retrieved from Mr. Sera's body with the rifling of the sniper rifles mentioned in the transaction list, we can clearly identify the type of sniper rifle used to kill Chairman Sera."

"If you don't believe me, you can ask the professionals next to you—"

Upon hearing this, Akira Nishikiyama subconsciously turned to look at Yuya Kazami beside him.

Kazami Yuya nodded, agreeing with Mugen Hikaru's statement, and added,

"In order to determine what model of sniper rifle the bullet that killed Sera Katsuhiro came from, we spent a lot of effort finding sniper rifles of the same model on the list for comparison."

"We didn't take it out earlier because we hadn't found the corresponding sniper rifle model yet, but..."

Kazami Yuya finally opened the evidence folder he had been holding since the start of the trial, and in full view of everyone, he took out the verification report and then held it high.

"But now, I can make the test results of the rifling and the bullet public to everyone."

"The sniper rifle that killed Sera Katsumi is the same model as the one purchased by Nishikiyama Akira on the transaction list. Your Honor, I request that this evidence be submitted to you for examination." Upon hearing this, the courtroom erupted in an uproar.

Although the vast majority of listeners have no knowledge of this matter, such questions can be answered simply by searching online, and the Japanese Public Security Bureau has no reason to lie about it.

So, does that mean the Japanese police actually found the corresponding model of sniper rifle with that bullet?
Upon seeing this, Akira Nishikiyama's expression immediately changed.

The bailiff who had been standing guard near the main seat quickly approached Kazami Yuya, took the verification report, and placed it directly on the judge's desk for verification.

Although it was called a verification, the presiding judge actually had no experience in this area.

However, he doesn't need to have any experience in this area, because such reports will definitely be stamped by official institutions, and he only needs to determine whether these stamps are forged.

The blond judge picked up the report and read it carefully from top to bottom.

After reviewing the entire report, he handed it to the bailiff beside him, instructing the bailiff to project the report onto the screen for all the audience members in the courtroom. He then spoke.
"This court finds the verification record of the bullet presented by the Japanese Public Security Bureau to be authentic, and it is now added to the court record!"

All the audience members were able to see the report content projected on the screen.

The document clearly stated in black and white what model of sniper rifle was used to kill Sera. Moreover, perhaps worried that many viewers might not understand, the bailiffs even deliberately set aside the previous transaction report.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the sniper rifle mentioned in the report is the same model as the one purchased by Akira Nishikiyama!

Upon seeing this, Akira Nishikiyama's expression changed drastically.

He realized that he had probably really stumbled this time because of his lack of knowledge.

However, before Nishikiyama Akira could think things through, Minamoto Mitsuko launched another attack, saying,

"Mr. Jinshan, the report is now in front of you."

"Please hand over the sniper rifle that you purchased through illegal channels so that professionals can conduct a rifling test to determine whether it is the same sniper rifle used to assassinate Sera Katsumi."

Upon hearing this, beads of sweat involuntarily seeped from Akira Nishikiyama's forehead.

He realized that he was now completely on the defensive and at a disadvantage.

If he had known, he should have immediately agreed to buy the sniper rifle the moment he mentioned it to Yuan Guang, and then claimed that his sniper rifle had been lost before the incident.

That would put him at a disadvantage, but it wouldn't have brought him to such a passive situation.

Because Xiang Yuanguang has now locked his attention onto the sniper rifle in his hand, meaning that if he only says now that his sniper rifle is lost and cannot be used for testing...

The first reaction from everyone in the courtroom would probably be that he deliberately destroyed the guns to avoid inspection!

—But before the trial, he had no idea that rifling inspection could be so detailed!
Jinshan Zhang opened his mouth as if to speak, but in the end, he just sighed.

At this point, even he couldn't argue much more about firearms; the outcome was already decided. The only remaining point of contention was—

process!

(End of this chapter)