Tokyo Detective

Chapter 495 Arrested After Court Appearance
"I asked Masato Komikado in a calm tone."

"Witness, as a good friend of Suoh Hiroshi, did he ever tell you his opinion about Suoh Akira?"

"Yes, he felt that Suoh Akira had problems with his business dealings, and that he had caused problems several times that required Suoh Akira to handle."

Masato Komikado caused a data file to appear on the display screen.

"Your Honor, this is the operating data of the Suo Group when Suo Akira was the president of the steel industry. This data proves that Mr. Suo Akira's initial statement that he entrusted the business to Suo Hiroshi because he valued his economic acumen is incorrect."

Masato Komikado looked at the witness again.

"Witness, is it true that Suoh Hiroshi made a will with you before the accident?"

"Yes, I have brought my will with me."

The will was submitted, and its date was later than that of Suoh Akira's. The reason it hadn't been brought out was because Suoh Yuki was not in his right mind.

Masato Komikado calmly brushed his bangs aside while holding the will and said...

“The will is the last one to take effect, so Suoh Akira’s will is invalid. I think there is no need to continue the case.”

Upon hearing this, Suoh Akira's eyes trembled, but fortunately, his lawyer, Sato Kazuya, stopped him. As Komikado Masato's old rival, Miki Katsuhisa was clearly prepared.

“It is true that a will is only valid at the last minute, but I have evidence to prove that this will is invalid. Your Honor, I request that a temporary witness be brought to court.”

Masato Komikado clapped his hands and stood up.

“I object. Temporary witnesses who are not registered or on the summons list are not allowed to appear in court.”

"It was Beppu Toshiko who said coldly."

“Attorney Komikado, please refrain from making noise. If you do it again, I will consider asking you to leave.”

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Masato Komikado's eyes widened, but he also shut his mouth.

Beppu Toshiko looked at lawyer Bianfang.

“Attorney Miki, I need a reason,”

"This witness was only found yesterday, and he is of key importance to the case."

Beppu Toshiko looked at Komikado Masato, who was silently expressing his refusal, and finally gave her own reply.

"Permission to appear in court is granted."

Holy crap, is this woman really one of us?

Masato Komikado stared at the female judge in shock, his expression gradually turning serious. Judges are generally not allowed to appear in court unexpectedly, as this is considered a form of underhanded manipulation.

Soon a man walked in, and Katsuhisa Miki smiled and asked.

"Mr. Watanabe is Mr. Suo Hiroshi's personal physician, and he knows the most about Suo Hiroshi's health issues. Mr. Watanabe, was Mr. Suo Hiroshi conscious on the day of the accident? According to many surveillance videos, no one could tell."

Ryotaro Watanabe and Yuki Suo looked into each other's eyes and finally nodded.

"Yes, Suoh Hiroshi was already not in a conscious state a week before the accident. As a doctor, I can guarantee this based on my medical ethics. This is Suoh Hiroshi's medical examination report at the time."

Katsuhisa Miki picked up the so-called evidence and looked at it, then said loudly.

"A will made by a person without civil capacity is invalid."

Masato Komikado watched everything quietly. He had considered this possibility, but the odds were low, so he was still somewhat surprised.

However, it would be quite troublesome if he were alone. But he also has helpers, and they are very powerful helpers. The two of them have already discussed how to deal with all kinds of bad developments. Obviously, as Suoh Hiroshi's personal doctor, it is impossible not to take precautions.

"Masato Komikado suddenly shouted."

“I have no questions for Witness No. 2. I request Witness No. 3 to appear in court and intend to submit new provisional evidence.”

"I agree."

Katsuhisa Miki slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

Beppu Toshiko issued a stern warning.

“Attorney Miki, you’re the same. If you keep making noise, I’ll consider asking you to leave. Attorney Komekado, what’s your reason?”

"This evidence was only found yesterday, and it is of key significance to the case."

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The two lawyers locked eyes, one smug, the other furious, and finally, Toshiko Beppu gave the answer.

“Attorney Miki has already set a precedent. If I don’t agree, it would be too biased. You are permitted.”

Witness No. 3, Naoki Hanyu, appeared in court, along with a stack of evidence.

Masato Komikado glanced at the information and smiled. "As expected of Naoki Hanyu, he can even find this out."

“I demand that witness number 2, Ryotaro Watanabe, appear in court for confrontation. I have some documents here showing that witness number 2 made false reports, deceived patients, and deliberately made patients' conditions worse. The most terrifying document is this one: out of the hundreds of patients he treated in the past six months, nearly 20 have died.”

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Katsuhisa Miki was dumbfounded. He kept flipping through the photocopied evidence, and the more he looked, the more his hands trembled. If the other party had made a record, he would be mentally prepared to make a move, or at the very least, back down at the last minute.

Masato Komikado looked at Katsuhisa Miki.

"Attorney Miki, are you aware of Witness Number 2's conduct?"

"do not know."

Masato Komikado brushed his bangs.

"So, do you still have confidence in witness number 2's guarantee based on his medical ethics?"

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Katsuhisa Miki was still looking at the evidence, cold sweat dripping down his forehead without him realizing it, until the other party roared again.

"Attorney Miki, please answer me."

"Even if Ryotaro Watanabe has problems as a doctor, it does not prove that his testimony and evidence are wrong."

At this moment, Naoki Hanyu interjected.

"I don't know if his evidence is true, but Watanabe Ryotaro will be arrested after the court session ends. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department are waiting outside. What use is the testimony of a suspect who has been arrested and charged by the police?"

Upon hearing this, most people in the courtroom looked shocked. Could this really be done in court? Using future arrest as a pretext to deny present testimony.

Naoki Hanyu glanced at Katsuhisa Miki one last time.

“I strongly suspect that Attorney Miki is involved in the murder-for-hire case of Hiroshi Suo. After the court session, you will come with me to the Special Investigation Bureau to assist in the investigation.”

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Katsuhisa Miki sat back down in his chair, his face pale. Could this really be allowed to continue? He was terrified.

Suddenly, Beppu Toshiko said in a cold voice.

"Witness number three, please do not interfere with the court." "I apologize, Your Honor."

Beppu Toshiko surveyed the courtroom and offered her decision.

"Witness No. 2's evidence contains many doubts and cannot be used as legal evidence. In view of the priority of procedural justice, the court is adjourned today and will resume in 10 days to enter the judgment stage. If no new evidence is found at the next hearing, a judgment will be made directly. Please take this seriously."

Katsuhisa Miki opened his mouth as if to say something, but couldn't get the words out.

"Yes, Your Honor."

Six court hearings are not considered many in cases involving large inheritances. However, there is a situation where the number of hearings can be shortened: if one party presents very serious perjury, although a verdict cannot be reached in court due to procedural justice, the case can be overturned by appeal.

However, due to serious perjury, judges have the power to reduce the number of hearings in a case. Although this may be controversial, judges do have this power.

After the court session ended, Naoki Hanyu gestured to Komekado and the other man to help him take Yuki Suoh home.

Yuki Suoh was a little unhappy; she wanted to go back with him.

"Brother, aren't you coming back with us?"

"We have other things to do later, you guys go back first."

"It's Masato Komikado," he said with a smile.

"Perhaps he has a date with a beautiful woman."

"This is really important business."

Katsuhisa Miki, sitting in his car, witnessed Ryotaro Watanabe being taken away by the police. His inner panic lingered for a long time. He now understood that he was not only fighting against his mortal enemy, but also against law enforcement.

Suddenly there was a knock on the car door. I turned around and saw Naoki Hanyu. Judging from his gestures, it seemed like he wanted to go aside and have a chat.

Katsuhisa Miki hesitated for a moment but got out of the car and followed the other person to a secluded corner. The next second, he saw Naoki Hanyu take out a notebook and start writing.

“I hope the next court hearing will be a verdict. I don’t care what reasons you use, it can’t be dragged on. Otherwise, it won’t be a simple matter of assisting with the investigation. Believe me, it would be a terrible decision to let me down.”

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"From now on, we're friends. Don't worry, I'm very friendly to my friends. We can make money together. Don't answer, just nod or shake your head."

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In the end, Katsuhisa Miki nodded. Given the choice between a guest about to be imprisoned and the powerful policeman in front of him, anyone who wasn't a fool would know which to choose.

Naoki Hanyu smiled and extended his hand.

"It's a pleasure to be friends with Attorney Miki."

"Not at all, it's my honor."

"Someone from the Special Emergency Bureau will be looking for you in a bit. Don't worry, it's just a routine inquiry."

Katsuhisa Miki could only force a smile.
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Inside the restaurant, Naoki Hanyu sat down next to Toshiko Beppu.

"Sorry for the waitting."

"It didn't take long."

Have you ordered yet?

I only ordered my own.

Having known the woman in front of him for several years, Naoki Hanyu naturally understood her personality, so he ordered from the waiter before getting down to business.

"I'm sorry, but I'm asking you to take a risk and cooperate today."

Beppu Toshiko's cold and beautiful face remained expressionless.

"Since you helped me get promoted, I'm naturally one of your people. Don't worry about such a small thing. In the end, if I want to get promoted, I need a powerful backer, and that backer is you."

"Look at what you're saying, we're good friends who help each other."

Beppu Toshiko couldn't suppress a smile.

"Only you would say that, but good friends are good friends anyway, and I'm not at a disadvantage."

Naoki Hanyu joked.

"If you say that, I'll really feel like I've been taken advantage of."

Beppu Toshiko smiled.

"How about we grab a drink tonight? Consider it your compensation."

"you please?"

"Of course it's on me."

In a private bar room, a man and a woman were entangled together. Beppu Toshiko, wearing black stockings, had her legs tightly clamped around her partner's, her arms wrapped around his neck, her face flushed and her cheeks rosy, clearly in a semi-drunk state.

"As expected of Director Yuzuru, he truly accepts all comers."

"Hey, it wasn't me who initiated it, and I only acquiesced to your offense because it was you."

"hehe."

Beppu Toshiko hugged him and pressed his head firmly against her ample bosom. Normally, she wouldn't be so bold, but when she was drunk, she became much bolder and her actions became much more unrestrained.

We're both adults, so if the mood's right, it's fine to do it once. After all, neither of us has to take responsibility, and even if we meet again in the future, we'll just be ordinary friends.

Just then, Toshiko Beppu's phone rang, and it showed that it was her mother.

Naoki Hanyu looked down and saw this, so he gestured for the other person to answer the phone first.

Beppu Toshiko endured the harassment of a pair of hands tracing upwards along her black stockings as she answered the phone.

"Hey, Minzi, your dad fell and is in the hospital. Come to the hospital quickly."

"I'm coming right now."

Beppu Toshiko slapped away the hand that was circling around in the back.

"Director Yuzuru, you have no chance."

Let's make it another time.

Beppu Toshiko rolled her eyes at the other person.

"I won't drink with you next time."

"You're the one who invited me for drinks, and I'd rather you had ulterior motives."

Finally, Naoki Hanyu watched the beautiful figure leave and couldn't help but sigh, even though his fingers were wet.

This situation is really difficult to handle. It's a bit difficult to deal with Akimoto Seiko and Suoh Yuki at home, and everyone else seems to have their own things to do. Maybe we should wait until 11 or 12 o'clock.

In the end, Naoki Hanyu still put on a mask and went to Kabukicho, because his "old friend" said that some new virgin goods had arrived.

(End of this chapter)