Chapter 795: Dragon-like Reversal
Chapter 795: Dragon-like Reversal (33)
If we want to prove that it is impossible for Shimano to meet with the defendant Utsunomiya Naoji, the best candidate is the florist in Saigawagen.
But it is impossible for the florist, who is an underground intelligence dealer, to testify in person, nor could he be related to this matter.
If we have to settle for the next best option, it would be Shimano Tai's subordinates and confidants.
However, Xiang Yuanguang was certain that Shimano Tai's subordinates and confidants would not testify to this. Even if they did testify to this, Iwai Sayoko might not necessarily acknowledge the authenticity of the testimony, not to mention that it was too late to look for them now.
Well, as a second best option, we can only look for a high-ranking member of the Tojo Clan who is at the same level as Shimano Tai.
Moreover, the relationship between the top leaders of the Tojo Clan and Shimano Tai must be hostile, which means that if Shimano Tai's interests are damaged, the interests of the top leaders of the Tojo Clan will increase.
Only in this case, if the high-ranking officials of the Tojo Clan provide proof of Shimano Tai's alibi, will Iwai Sayoko be forced to admit the authenticity of the testimony and allow the logical chess game to continue.
————Currently, the only way to resolve all this is for Kazama Shintaro to appear in court as a witness.
Xiang Yuanguang's finger gently touched his forehead.
However, Shintaro Kazama may not be able to provide proof of Shimano Tai's alibi. After all, the specific date and time when Naoji Utsunomiya met with the mastermind is still unknown.
Let's move forward in this direction for now.
"Of course, but the defense needs to ask the defendant a question before proving the inference."
His voice surprised both Iwai Sayoko at the prosecutor's seat and the presiding judge at the main seat.
At this time, do we still need to ask the defendant a question? Is there anything else that needs to be confirmed at this time?
The blond presiding judge glanced at Iwai Sayoko who was standing behind the prosecutor's seat.
He thought about it for a moment, then made up his mind and said.
"Since the defense attorney has said so, the court will allow the defense attorney to ask the defendant Utsunomiya Naoji one final question before proving the defense attorney's inference just now."
This practice is actually somewhat inconsistent with regulations.
However, Iwai Sayoko could not jump out to object at this time.
After all, the presiding judge has already made the final decision. She can't just jump out and say no, and the defense lawyer can't ask any questions, right?
In that case, even if there is nothing wrong with the Japanese public security's actions, it will appear problematic in the face of public opinion.
"…The prosecutors have no other view on this."
Although she didn't want to agree, Iwai Sayoko still nodded reluctantly to show her agreement.
The audience in the courtroom began to talk.
Many spectators at the trial began to discuss what questions Xiang Yuanguang would ask next.
As old acquaintances in the courtroom, they actually know what this blue hedgehog-headed lawyer will do, and it is often at this time that he would show off his invincible bluffing, first drawing the target and then shooting the arrow.
However, this trial does not seem to have the same chance of a breakthrough as in the past.
The audience focused their attention on Xiang Yuanguang in the defense seat.
At this moment, Xiang Yuanguang picked up the coffee again and took a few sips, which did not decrease at all.
Then he looked at Naoji Utsunomiya who was standing behind the testimony desk and asked directly.
"Mr. Utsunomiya, when did the mastermind first meet you? When did he give you the sniper rifle? Can you tell me the exact time?"
This question is actually not difficult to answer.
Since the defendant Naoji Utsunomiya has pleaded guilty, the key time points of these cases must be clearly stated to facilitate the recording of files.
Therefore, even Iwai Sayoko couldn't say much at this time. This is the basic information of the case.
If it is just to confirm the basic information of the case, even the most picky prosecutor cannot blame it.
Hearing the question from Genkou, Utsunomiya Naoji was stunned.
He didn't expect that the question Xiang Yuanguang wanted to ask was such a simple one.
————Is it just the time for the first meeting with the mastermind?
A hint of surprise flashed in Yuya Kazami's eyes as he stood next to Naoji Utsunomiya.
Xiang Yuanguang rarely does meaningless things in the court. Since the other party asked about the specific time at this time, he must be planning to use this specific time to make a reply.
But what good is it just to know the time when Utsunomiya Naoji met with the mastermind?
Could it be that what Xiang Yuanguang wanted to prove next was Shimano Tai's alibi for the meeting with Utsunomiya Naoji? But how could this be achieved?
A figure appeared in Yuya Kazami's mind.
Before today's trial began, a special visitor came to the lounge.
That is Kazama Shintaro, the leader of the Kazama Group, who is also a senior member of the Tojo Clan like Shimano Tai.
Shintaro Kazama gave Xiang Yuanguang a document with unknown specific contents. At the same time, he stated that he would appear in court as a witness in this trial. Could it be that Shintaro Kazama can serve as an alibi for Shimano Tai?
This is a little too incredible.
The officer in charge of public security frowned.
Not to mention the credibility of the testimonies of the Tojo Clan's top brass, the time and location of Shimano Tai's activities alone are things that Kazama Shintaro could not possibly know.
Perhaps, if Kazama Shintaro were really asked to testify in court, he might commit perjury.
But would Xiang Yuanguang really commit perjury? And would he break his own principles to defend the underworld and commit perjury that the Japanese police could easily crack?
Yuya Kazami had mixed feelings.
After a brief moment of confusion, Utsunomiya Naoji then spoke.
"It was about 3pm five days ago, which was 6pm on June 8th."
"Because at that time, my brothers and I were worried about the next job and waiting for the reply to the email about the new job, so I paid special attention to the time and remembered it very clearly."
"Oh? After you got out of prison, did you also think about finding a normal job?"
The blond judge asked curiously.
"It seems that your determination to avenge the Ghost Tiger Group was not established from the beginning."
This question somewhat hurts Naoji Utsunomiya's dignity as a gangster.
However, after taking a look at the expression of Yuya Kazami beside him, he still answered truthfully.
"You could say that. After all, no matter how loyal you are, you still have to eat in the end."
"We thought about avenging our boss at first, but we had no money and no weapons. It was Shimano who contacted us and gave us weapons and money, so we decided to do it."
Xiang Yuanguang turned to look at the other two defendants sitting in the dock.
After the two defendants noticed Xiang Yuanguang's gaze, they nodded hurriedly to indicate that it was indeed the case.
Then, the specific time can be determined————
June 8, 6pm.
We only need to prove that it is impossible for Shimano Tai to meet Utsunomiya Naoji at this point in time to prove the inference.
(End of this chapter)