Tokyo Detective

Chapter 312 You're impressive in court, but what about offline?
Ryuichi Sakamoto looked at Ryoko Yakushiji.

"Witness, what were the details of your pursuit of the defendant?"

“The defendant opened the car door and walked into the woods. I chased after him and, as I walked, I told him that I was a police officer.”

Ryuichi Sakamoto then looked at the judge.

"Your Honor, would a normal person keep running when they encounter the police? You know there was a fierce gunfight not far away. Most people would seek shelter from the police, not run away as soon as they see them. That concludes my question."

"Attorney Fang, it's your turn to ask a question."

Natsume Makoto asked calmly.

“Witness, according to the defendant’s description, he was stopped by your car while he was fleeing. Why did you hit his car when you were unsure if he was the perpetrator? This is murder.”

“I was certain he was one of the criminals; my eyes were constantly following the vehicle the defendant was driving.”

Natsume Makoto smiled.

"Really? I have a dashcam video of a witness driving the car. You said your eyes never left the defendant's vehicle the whole time, but the dashcam clearly shows that you only saw the defendant's vehicle after turning the corner. What's your explanation for that?"

Ryoko Yakushiji frowned. How did the police's internal dashcam footage end up in the other party's hands? Unless it was given to Makoto Natsume by someone inside the police force.

This situation should absolutely not be acknowledged, otherwise it will put you at a great disadvantage.

“A dashcam only has a fixed angle, while my eyes can observe 240 degrees.”

“Your eyes don’t have video, so we don’t know what you see.”

Sakamoto Ryuichi raised his hand.

“I protest that Fang’s lawyer is deliberately leading the discussion.”

"Attorney Fang, please do not make hasty judgments without evidence."

"Yes, Your Honor."

Makoto Natsume's purpose in questioning the witness was to get the judges (composed of 6 ordinary people and 3 ordinary judges) to question the witness. Judges generally have the power to interfere with the presiding judge's decision in major cases, such as those that may result in a death sentence.

"Witness, when you were on duty, did you present a police logbook or any other form of identification?"

"No, the defendant ran away as soon as he got out of the car, so there was no chance to show it."

"Of course he wouldn't stop. If an ordinary person is out filming a video and suddenly gets hit by a car and stops, and there's a shootout between police and criminals nearby, he wouldn't dare gamble on whether the person who deliberately hit his car was a policeman or a ruthless criminal who would use him as a hostage. The defendant was just frightened and fled."

What a apt saying: "A policeman might be a ruthless criminal."

Ryuichi Sakamoto retorted.

"The lawyer said the defendant was filming a video, but we didn't find any filming equipment at the crime scene, and there was no such video on the defendant's phone."

Makoto Natsume smiled slightly.

"The defendant's video was stored in his cloud bookmarks, so of course you couldn't find it. Presiding Judge and judges, please take a look. This is a video that the defendant filmed on that day, and it even has the date written on it. The defendant has already been arrested by the police, so it's impossible that it was added afterward."

A bead of sweat slid down Ryuichi Sakamoto's forehead.

"Perhaps it was posted by his accomplices; the cloud bookmarks can be accessed from other mobile phones and computers."

"Does Prosecutor Sakamoto have any evidence?"

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After the questioning ended, Ryoko Yakushiji returned to the spectator seats with a cold look in her eyes. Throughout the series of exchanges, it was clear that the lawyer had completely dominated the prosecutor.

"Please bring witness number two to the court."

Naoki Hanyu walked into the witness stand and watched the whole thing to confirm that the pretty female lawyer was very capable; as for being persuaded by her, that was impossible.

Naoki Hanyu never doubted whether he had arrested the wrong person, because the defendant, Yamato Takamura, was a notorious figure with a criminal record, and was involved in at least dozens of deaths.

Makoto Natsume, on the other hand, prepared the evidence in just one week, leaving Ryuichi Sakamoto sweating profusely; their strength was simply on a completely different level.

With a serious expression, Ryuichi Sakamoto questioned the second witness, asking, "Even the evidence presented by the first witness was questioned so much. Is the second witness really useful, even if he is a police hero?"

"Officer Yuzuru, please describe what happened at the time."

"When I caught up with him, we fought. I found that the defendant was very strong. His moves were deadly and ruthless. He was definitely not an ordinary person."

"So you suspect his identity is suspicious just because he's skilled in combat?"

"Correct."

The conversation between the prosecutor and the witness made Natsume Makoto narrow her eyes. She hadn't heard this from Takamura Yamato, and she was certain that the defendant couldn't possibly be hiding anything, meaning that the police officer in front of her was lying.

The police hero gave false testimony; it seems he's a man who doesn't respect the law.

To be honest, this kind of person makes Natsume Makoto a little wary, as she's heard that he really does use his power to retaliate against people.

"It's time for lawyer Bian Fang to ask questions."

"Natsume Makoto asked."

"Witness, you say you fought with the defendant, but the defendant said there was no conflict with you, that you instantly pinned him to the ground, and then Witness Number One appeared with other police officers. I doubt the veracity of your testimony. Do you have any evidence of injuries?"

"We did exchange a few blows, but the gap between us was still huge, and he couldn't hurt me."

Do you have evidence to prove that you fought?

Naoki Hanyu countered with a question.

Do you have evidence to prove that there was no fight?

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There were no witnesses during those few seconds, so neither side could refute the other's statement.

Naoki Hanyu continued.

“If you take the defendant to the hospital for a check-up, you will find that he has very high muscle strength and is a martial artist who has been training for many years.”

"The defendant was simply born with superhuman strength."

"Hehe, do you think I believe it or not?"

Natsume Makoto took a deep breath.

"Witness, you just need to answer my questions, don't say anything else."

Naoki Hanyu already had his own plans, so he readily agreed.

"Yes, yes, please continue asking."

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Soon after Hanyu Naoki finished his questioning and returned to the audience, he estimated that he would lose this trial again.

Winning and losing is actually quite normal. The Japanese judicial system is known for its high conviction rate, with an overall conviction rate of 99.8%. On average, there is one loss for every 200 criminal cases.

This is actually quite true even in the mysterious Eastern superpower, where it accounts for over 99.5%.

Countries like America and New Zealand also have a conviction rate between 90 and 97. If a country's conviction rate is too low, it is actually a problem.

What follows is the final confrontation of this court hearing.

Natsume Makoto's lips curled up in a smile, as if victory was assured.

"All four arrested criminals denied knowing the defendant, which is sufficient to prove that the defendant has no connection with the criminals."

Ryuichi Sakamoto stood up to resist.

“Your Honor, they had the opportunity to collude and lie, so the statements of the other thugs cannot be used as evidence.”

Natsume Makoto glanced at her exasperated opponent, then spread her hands and laughed.

"In fact, according to the police search and testing, no fingerprints or DNA of the defendant were found at the scene or in the vehicles and weapons. The prosecution's charges against the defendant without evidence or witnesses are slander against the defendant."

“Although the defendant’s presence at the scene was somewhat coincidental, the benefit of the doubt lies with the defendant, and I request the presiding judge to acquit the defendant.” The benefit of the doubt lies with the defendant, which refers to the principle of “presumption of innocence” in criminal proceedings. That is, when there is reasonable doubt in a case, a judgment should be made in favor of the defendant.

The judge did not issue a verdict. Such a high-profile case would require at least 3 to 10 hearings even in the first instance, with each hearing spaced about a month apart to allow both parties time to gather evidence. Theoretically, the fastest verdict would take at least 3 months or even a year.

After the court hearing ended, Naoki Hanyu and Ryoko Yakushiji happened to run into Makoto Natsume, who was about to leave. The 37-year-old lawyer casually nodded and greeted her.

Naoki Hanyu suddenly asked.

"Ms. Natsume, do you really think Takamura Yamato is innocent? I believe that with your discerning eye, you can definitely see that person is a vicious and wicked person."

Makoto Natsume turned around and smiled.

"I don't know what Officer Yuzuru is talking about. As Mr. Takamura's lawyer, of course I have to clear his name. Besides, your police do have insufficient evidence. I have not done anything wrong in terms of law."

"In that case, I wish Ms. Natsume a pleasant life."

Naoki Hanyu glanced at the woman's bright red name and said nothing more. This woman had probably defended many great villains, which was why her name had surpassed light red and reached bright red.

Lawyers are hunters who roam within the legal framework; they don't care what means they use to solve problems, as long as they don't break the law.

Normally, Naoki Hanyu wouldn't care about this woman, but in this case, three of his subordinates and six colleagues died, and someone has to take responsibility for it, otherwise his anger will not be quelled.

Yakushiji Ryoko suddenly took Hanyu Naoki's hand.

Come to my house tonight.

"I have something to do today."

"I don't care, if they don't come, I'll find someone else."

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Naoki Hanyu glanced at Makoto Natsume's departing figure and contacted Ryosuke Shiraishi to lead a team to follow Makoto Natsume.

When he learned from Yakushiji Ryoko that he couldn't get any useful information from the ruthless criminals, and that a lawyer was willing to defend Takamura Yamato, he decided to try a different approach.
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As night fell, just as Naoki Hanyu was embracing the exhausted Ryoko Yakushiji as they slept, a system notification suddenly sounded.

This is the reward for killing a few thugs.

[Ding! You have received a 5-star reward.]

[Ding! Opened a 5-star resource chest, obtaining a Switchblade 600, three drones, and a launcher, worth 1000 million.]

Switchblade 600

[High-performance anti-armor suicide drone, specifically designed to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, and fortified positions.]

[Like a mortar, it is launched from a launch tube; when deployed, its wingspan is approximately 2.1 meters, and its fuselage length is 1.2 meters.]

[Range: 80 kilometers]

[Battery life: 40 minutes of cruise control and 15 minutes of standby time.]

[Warhead: Anti-armor warhead, with destructive power comparable to a Javelin missile.]

Switchblade drone?
This thing has been seen on the battlefield in the two countries. It has the same effect at a price three times lower than the Javelin missile and is quite effective against tanks and armored vehicles.

[Ding! Opened a 5-star skill chest and obtained the B-grade skill Super Kidney]

[Super Kidney (B): Enhances the body's ability to metabolize waste products, allowing for the rapid elimination of all waste. Improves blood pressure regulation, increases the speed and effectiveness of red blood cell production, accelerates injury recovery, and enhances sexual function; injuries up to half a kidney can heal on their own. Strength +4, Stamina +3, Agility +3]

[Active Skill Overclocked Kidneys: An adrenaline surge puts the user into a state of excitement, increasing physical fitness by 20%, reducing physical pain by 80%, and boosting fighting spirit. However, the longer the skill lasts, the more likely it will cause side effects such as dry mouth and dizziness.]

【Strength: 96】

[Endurance: 130]

[Agility: 90]

【Spirit: 97】

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Naoki Hanyu was stunned. This was the first time he had ever gotten a B-grade skill from a 5-star skill box. It seemed he was having good luck today.

Moreover, the skills are also very powerful, and the effects are definitely among the best in the Super Organs series.

It not only increases metabolic capacity but also enhances physical recovery speed, making the already monstrous body even more terrifying.

As for the claim of enhancing his sexual prowess, that's just ridiculous. With his strength, there aren't many women who can handle him to begin with. If he were to enhance it further, even female monsters probably wouldn't be able to withstand him.

It seems unlikely that I'll be able to fully enjoy myself in the future.
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The next evening, in Matsumoto-cho, Minato Ward.

After taking a shower, Natsume Makoto entered the room wearing a lace nightgown. Inside, she saw a handsome middle-aged man lying on the bed playing on his phone. This was her legal assistant and also her lover, Jinnai Ao, who had attracted her deeply one day and was usually responsible for finding big clients using certain methods.

Natsume Makoto, lying beside her, asked.

Who is the real client?

Zhen Neiqing put down his phone.

"It's Takamura Yamato."

"Don't try to fool me. There's no way he could come up with 13 billion to entrust to me. I don't care what role you play in this, but you need to tell me who the real client is."

Zhen Neiqing embraced the woman and groped her.

"Don't worry, I won't harm you. The client's identity is very sensitive. To be on the safe side, I can only stay with you tonight. I can't show my face until the case is settled."

“Yamato Takamura is a ruthless thug who killed six policemen and attacked a police convoy. I’m afraid you’ll get into trouble and drag me down with you.”

Since the court hearing ended yesterday, Natsume Makoto has sensed that the police may have been following her, although the signs quickly disappeared, which made her feel uneasy.

Did the police start targeting him because he defended Yamato Takamura?
Zhen Neiqing comforted the woman while holding her close.

"The more you know, the more trouble you'll get. You weren't like this before. No matter what crime your clients committed or how many people they killed, as long as they paid, it was fine."

“This case is different; I feel a bit uneasy about it.”

"good."

Just as Natsume Makoto was about to flirt with the man, a stranger interrupted their conversation.

"Yeah, just tell her, because I'd love to know too."

The two people on the bed looked in horror at the masked man who had suddenly appeared in the room. The man was pointing a pistol at them. The man was none other than Naoki Hanyu.

"who are you?"

“Does it matter who I am?”

"Kneel down."

The two people, a man and a woman, hurriedly knelt down, revealing a lot of skin through Natsume Makoto's see-through lace nightgown.

"Tell me who commissioned you, or you'll die."

"Natsume Makoto said calmly."

"You heard the conversation just now. I wasn't the one who contacted the guest; you can only ask him."

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The pistol was pointed at the man in the formation, but the man ignored Naoki Hanyu and instead shouted in terror, as if he were talking to someone else.

"No, I won't say anything, believe me, believe me, please don't."

The next second, Ao's head exploded, and Natsume Makoto, who was kneeling next to him, was also hit by shrapnel and lay on the ground. Unfortunately, her throat was cut by the shrapnel, and blood flowed out.

Natsume Makoto covered her throat and reached out to Hanyu Naoki.

"Save me, save me."

Naoki Hanyu was speechless. Although he had never intended to let the two go, he couldn't just take matters into his own hands and lose his 4-star Sin.
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(End of this chapter)