People are in Conan, but Ace Attorney

Chapter 996 Ninja Art: The Technique of Creating an Alibi
—————June 19th, 8:30 PM—————

—————Tokyo District, Mukai Gen Law Firm——————

"What is meant by 'Ninja Art: Alibi Creation Technique'?"

"Uncle Mori, after drinking for so many years, have you finally drunk yourself into a stupor?"

Xiang Yuanguang held his coffee cup, staring blankly at Kogoro Mouri, who had come to visit that night.

To be honest, this seems to be the first time Kogoro Mouri has come to his office specifically to see him.

He was very happy that Kogoro Mouri could come.

However, he became unhappy when he heard such completely ambiguous remarks.

There is no such thing as magic in this world.

Ninja techniques created by imitating magic are naturally impossible.

Moreover, it mentions some inexplicable ninjutsu like "Ninjutsu: Alibi Creation Technique." Where on earth did they come from?

I don't think this ninjutsu exists in Naruto, right? Is this a special edition based on the Conan universe?

That makes sense. After all, murder cases are frequent in the Conan world, and Naruto in this world also needs to keep up with the times and develop some new ninjutsu to maintain viewership.

Not only did Xiang Yuanguang feel confused as he looked at Mouri Kogoro.

Ai Haibara, sitting on the sofa, also cast a questioning glance.

—Asai Narumi should have been in the lobby of the office as well.

However, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's forensic division was short-staffed, so they called Asai Narumi to ask for help. Asai Narumi stayed at the office for a short while before heading to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

"What do you mean, 'not in a good mental state'? I'm serious!"

"Hey, I've come all this way, and you're treating me like I'm joking? I've brought you business, shouldn't I be given a warm welcome?"

Kogoro Mouri raised an eyebrow and said this.

Hearing this, Xiang Yuanguang stepped aside to let Kogoro Mouri go in first.

However, Xiang Yuanguang did not believe at all the things Kogoro Mouri said about getting business for him. He thought that either Kogoro Mouri had become a criminal suspect, or an acquaintance had run into trouble and asked him for help.

This relates to Kogoro Mouri's ability to judge people and the effectiveness of his method of elimination in resolving tragic events at crime scenes.

Hikaru Mugen remained skeptical about the possibility that Kogoro Mouri's acquaintance was not the murderer.

"Hey, you naturally wicked brat, what kind of look are you giving me!"

"Back then, it was you and I who teamed up to help that unfortunate kid get his case overturned!"

Kogoro Mouri shouted loudly.

The unfortunate child he was referring to was none other than Arita Ryosuke, an old acquaintance of Genji.

Speaking of Arita Ryosuke, Mukamoto Hikaru can't help but sigh that this young master is truly unlucky.

Every time I go out, I happen to encounter all sorts of dangerous things.

As a result, he had just come out for some fresh air after his solitary confinement period ended, only to be immediately put back into solitary confinement.

I wonder if, after all this time, Ryosuke Arita is still able to come out of his house and continue his carefree life.

Instead of refuting Kogoro Mouri's statement, Xiang Yuanguang found a sofa nearby and sat down.

He said helplessly,

"Tell me, what kind of case is this?"

Although he was very reluctant to admit it, he had to.

Regarding Ryosuke Arita's initial reversal of fortune, without Kogoro Mouri's help, they really wouldn't have won the case. Now that Kogoro Mouri has brought up the old matter again, he has nothing to say.

Seeing that Xiang Yuanguang was getting straight to the point, he realized that Xiang Yuanguang was being very direct and getting to the heart of the matter.

Kogoro Mouri also sat down on the opposite sofa, his expression turning serious.

"The perpetrator in the case I'm being prosecuted is one of my clients." "His name is Tsukigata Ryutaro, a famous ninja novelist. However, his ninja themes are closer to the ancient definition of ninjas than the diverse range of ninjas we see today."

"The Ninja Technique of Creating an Alibi is the ninja technique mentioned in Tsukigata Ryutaro's new book."

"According to the prosecutor who indicted Tsukigata Ryutaro, Tsukigata Ryutaro used this kind of ninjutsu to eliminate most of the evidence of his murder of the victim in an attempt to get away with the murder charge."

—Damn it, what kind of prosecutor is so stupid?

You actually dare to say things like using ninjutsu to escape punishment? You dare to say that, would a court clerk dare to write it down like that? If you dare to write it down like that, would the police dare to file it as part of their performance record?

Xiang Yuanguang was starting to lose his composure.

This prosecutor-poet is in his grasp!

He asked directly,
"Don't present your proposal yet, let me ask you something first."

"Which clown from the Tokyo Public Prosecutor's Office prosecuted Tsukigata Ryutaro this time?"

Kogoro Mouri was somewhat stumped by the question posed by Hikaru Motoi.

Kogoro Mouri thought that Mitsuko Yukito would ask him about the details of the case.

Unexpectedly, what he cared about most was not the case itself, but the prosecutor who filed the charges.

Kogoro Mouri muttered to himself,

"This prosecutor is someone we both know well. We both know each other, and we've even acted opposite each other before!"

Xiang Yuanguang:?

Among the prosecutors I've acted opposite, is there anyone with such sweetness?

I don't remember having such a person.

Looking at Xiang Yuanguang, he had an expression that showed he hadn't expected it to be him at all.

Kogoro Mouri finally stopped keeping him in suspense and revealed the name.
"The person who prosecuted Tsukigata Ryutaro this time is Prosecutor Sugiura!"

Upon hearing this name, Xiang Yuanguang was taken aback.

Prosecutor Sugiura?

Who? Is there such a prosecutor in the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office?
A look of confusion appeared in Xiang Yuanguang's eyes.

Xiang Yuan, who was standing next to him, added,
"It's the one that Kensuke Komikado mocked last time, saying that his presence was so low that even the automatic elevator doors couldn't detect him."

Xiang Yuanguang: !

So it was Prosecutor Sugiura.

In the original Ikedai case, Prosecutor Sugiura was completely passive and didn't contribute any real damage. In any other case, if he and Komekado teamed up, they would have killed Prosecutor Sugiura in ten minutes.

This case sounds so outrageous that it wouldn't be surprising if it was orchestrated by Prosecutor Sugiura.

This person's presence seems to be imbued with some ninja stealth techniques, making them very mysterious.

“Prosecutor Sugiura… Uncle Mori, please tell me about the case first.”

"Who's in charge of criminal investigations? Why didn't Conan come with you?"

Kogoro Mouri could understand the previous questions.

However, when he asked Minamoto why Conan hadn't come along, he was puzzled.

Conan.

What could a mere elementary school student possibly know?
We're two renowned detectives who've been compared on news programs, so how could this little kid have the right to speak? Wouldn't it be beneath us to call him over?
Kogoro Mouri shook his head and finally spoke.
"Inspector Chiba is in charge of the criminal investigation this time."

"Takagi was originally in charge, but Inspector Megure and Takagi were still dealing with the case about Gerald Tenma, so they couldn't take charge and it was handed over to Inspector Chiba."

"As for the details of the case..."

(End of this chapter)