Chapter 131 The trial ends
"Kenta Omura was convicted of human trafficking and forcing women into prostitution and sentenced to fifteen years in prison."
"Uchiyama Toshiaki, convicted of drug trafficking, sentenced to ten years in prison and fined five million yen."
"Furukawa Yudai, committed..."
Inside the courtroom, the presiding judge's voice read out the heavy verdicts one after another, like a hammer striking the fate of these criminals. The verdicts were devoid of any emotion, only cold laws and serious judicial justice.
Elite lawyers from all over the world joined forces with local Japanese lawyers to bring this unprecedented trial of the century to a climax.
More than 5,000 people involved in the case were sentenced one by one. Their crimes involved various serious crimes such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, money laundering, violent crimes, etc. The evidence is conclusive and irrefutable.
This trial lasted for nearly a month.
Every day, a large number of suspects are brought into the court, and jurors, prosecutors, and lawyers work around the clock. Official documents and evidence pour into the court like a tide, and the details of the case are presented to the public. Outside the court, major media outlets report around the clock, and the public has great attention and expectations for this trial.
Any attempt to deny, shirk responsibility or appeal was powerless in the face of the ironclad evidence. All appeals were reviewed and quickly rejected in a very short period of time. There was no delay and no compromise. This judicial storm was carried out at lightning speed and the majesty of the law cannot be challenged.
The efficiency of the Japanese judicial system is astonishing. More than 5,000 criminals are classified, sentenced and executed one by one like labeled files.
No matter how prominent a family member's social status was, or how powerful a gang leader was, they could not escape legal sanctions in this trial.
Five thousand people, five thousand judgments, and five thousand indisputable declarations of justice.
The sound of the gavel striking echoed in the courtroom. Every time it fell, it marked the end of a sinful career. In this judgment seat that symbolizes justice, no one can escape responsibility.
The execution of the sentence took effect immediately, the escort team was ready to go, and the prison gates were open, waiting for these criminals to pay the price for their crimes.
When the last name was read out, the presiding judge closed the file and calmly banged the gavel: "The judgment is effective and will be executed immediately."
A judicial reckoning carried out with an iron-fisted approach has finally come to an end.
The people of Japan witnessed this victory of justice in front of the screen. The streets were filled with discussions about the trial results. Many people believed that this day would become a turning point in the history of Japan. A country that was once shrouded in criminal networks has finally ushered in the dawn of light.
When the trial ended, countless Japanese people took to the streets, and their excited shouts merged into a deafening torrent. Every street and every square was filled with that name, as if it was a tribute to justice and light. Minamoto Yusuke, the man who brought light in the darkness, became the new hope in everyone's hearts.
Everyone knows that the mastermind behind this trial of the century is none other than Minamoto Yusuke.
He used thunderous means to eliminate the mafia forces that had been entrenched in Japan for many years, and sent more than 5,000 criminals to the trial seat, regardless of their status or background. Drug lords, mafia leaders, and high-level people who colluded with politicians and businessmen were all spared. Those names that once made people shudder are now just criminal numbers on a piece of verdict.
Gen Yusuke, this once unknown name, has now become a symbol of new life and justice. He not only promoted the completion of the trial, but also ensured that there was no interference from any dark hands during the trial. Whether it was bribery, threats or power intervention, all were wiped out in this judicial storm.
During this month, the crime rate in Japan dropped to its lowest level in history, and even those petty thieves could not help but feel a lingering fear when they saw the trials on the street screens.
However, at the headquarters of the Sheqi Eight Clans, the atmosphere was as depressing as a dead tomb. The five most powerful people of the Sheqi Eight Clans gathered here, but everyone's face revealed an unconcealable heaviness and anxiety.
The end of this trial marked the complete subversion of the entire Japanese underworld order, and their huge family alliance was like a lone boat in the wind and rain, on the verge of collapse.
Although Lu Mingfei did not cause them any trouble in the past month, and did not take to the streets to continue smashing casinos and bars run by gangsters.
But they knew that with the end of the trial, no one could shake Lu Mingfei's position. At this time, Lu Mingfei's identity was no longer important. Even if he was not a descendant of the Yuan family before, he must be one now. Even his identity as a descendant of the Yuan family was no longer important. As long as he stood there, he was a symbol.
Of course, the reason why Lu Mingfei didn't come to cause trouble for the Eight Snake Clans in the past month was not because he forgot about them, but because Lu Mingze funded and invited all the big-name actors in Japan to make a movie, in which Lu Mingfei played the leading role and acted out his process of cleaning up the Japanese underworld.
Then it was filmed at the speed of one month and passed the inspection. It broke the box office record in Japan on the first day of its release. Now tickets are so hard to come by that even scalpers can’t get tickets.
Moreover, the demand for Minamoto Yusuke's peripheral figures is in short supply, and factories are working at full capacity to produce them. This has to some extent revitalized Japan's stagnant economy.
With the trial over, the era of a new order has just begun.
"Mr. Masamune, the offerings we received this month have decreased by nearly 90 percent." The head of the Sakurai family, Sakurai Nanami, reported.
The Sakurai family is in charge of the finances of the Snake Eight Families. Many of the offerings collected are used for investment through the Sakurai family. After years of investment, the Snake Eight Families also control many listed companies.
"The business we are in charge of has also been severely impacted." said Inuyama He, the head of the Inuyama family. The business managed by the Inuyama family is the entertainment industry. During this cleansing of the underworld, the business under his charge has also been impacted to varying degrees, but it is still within the range where we can start. After all, the times are developing, and his Inuyama family is also transforming into the entertainment industry.
"The military is not taking any action at the moment." The head of the Ryoma family, Ryoma Genichirō, reported. The Ryoma family's business is in arms and they have many connections with the military. There are even many members of the family serving in the Self-Defense Forces.
"Our business is operating normally," reported Miyamoto Shio, the head of the Miyamoto family. The Miyamoto family is in charge of the shipping industry and Japan's top research institute, the Ganryu Research Institute, so they were not affected by this incident.
"We have already investigated the specific identity of Minamoto Yusuke. His name is Lu Mingfei and he is Chinese. He joined Kassel Academy a few months ago and his bloodline rating is S-level." Finally, the head of the Fuma family, Fuma Kojiro reported. The Fuma family is in charge of the intelligence system of the Snake Eight Families.
"Kassel Academy? Could it be that someone was sent by Angers?" asked Masamune Tachibana.
"It shouldn't be. Ange once signed a contract with us that he would not interfere in the affairs of our Eight Snake Clans. He doesn't care about the affairs of our Eight Snake Clans. He just wants to slay the dragon, and Lu Mingfei announced his withdrawal from Kassel Academy some time ago. However, our connection with Kassel Academy has been cut off. It can be said that we are on an isolated island now." Fuma Kojiro said.
Tachibana Masamune frowned slightly, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, and after thinking for a moment, he spoke calmly: "In other words, we have now completely lost all external aid."
"Yes." Fuma Kojiro nodded, his tone cold and straightforward, "Kassel Academy has cut off contact with us, and the military is also watching. No one dares to provoke Lu Mingfei at this time. We can only rely on ourselves now."
Inuyama He gritted his teeth and said angrily: "The empire we have built over the past few decades is being destroyed by an outsider just like that?"
"He is not an ordinary outsider. He uses the title of a descendant of the Minamoto family to make everything he does legitimate." Sakurai Nanami whispered, frowning, "Lu Mingfei's identity is actually not important. The most important thing now is that he has become a symbol of the new order in Japan. Now, whether it is the government, the people or the companies, they all stand on his side."
Everyone fell silent.
The Sheqi Eight Families, an organization that once dominated both the black and white worlds in Japan, now does not even have the strength to resist.
Tachibana Masamune glanced at everyone and said in a steady and cold voice: "We must make a choice. If we continue to resist, only destruction awaits us."
Miyamoto Shio sighed softly, his tone revealing reluctance: "So what you mean is that we should bow to him?"
"To bow your head is not cowardice." Tachibana Masamune said in a cold tone, "What we need is not a direct confrontation, but time. Time allows us to accumulate strength again. Now, what the Eight Snakes have to do is to endure. This has happened in the history of the Eight Snakes for thousands of years." Inuyama He clenched his fists and said in a low voice: "How long will you endure?"
"It doesn't matter how long it takes," Tachibana Masamune said with a gloomy look, "As long as you're still alive, you'll be able to come back one day."
Sakurai Nanami asked softly: "So what should we do now?"
Tachibana Masamune slowly closed his eyes, as if he had made a difficult decision, and then opened his eyes, with a resolute light flashing in his eyes: "Send a formal invitation to Lu Mingfei."
"Invitation?" Inuyama He was stunned.
Tachibana Masamune said calmly: "Since Lu Mingfei has become the new symbol of Japan, then we will recognize his status - as an 'ally'."
Fuma Kojiro frowned and said, "Isn't this equivalent to directly submitting to him?"
"Submission is just a facade." Tachibana Masamune sneered, "What we need is for him to let down his guard. As long as Lu Mingfei accepts our invitation, we will have time to regain our footing. Besides, we still have our ultimate weapon, Tsukuyomi. If we push him too far, the worst that can happen is that both sides will be destroyed."
"This is not the end, but the beginning." Tachibana Masamune added meaningfully, "As long as the Snake Eight Clan exists, we will not give up power easily."
Everyone looked at each other and finally nodded in tacit understanding. In this ancient and heavy conference room, the Eight Snake Families finally reached a consensus.
Although their hearts were filled with resentment and hatred, they had to temporarily lower their heads and wait for their opportunity.
"Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto..." Fuma Kojiro repeated the name in a low voice, as if to confirm that the final trump card was still firmly in his hands.
This is a trump card they have never used. If one day their power is pushed to the brink of collapse, Tsukuyomi will become their ultimate means to perish together with their enemies.
Tachibana Masamune stood up, his eyes stern and firm: "Now that we have reached an agreement, Master Fuma, you are responsible for contacting the leaders of other gangs immediately and confirming their positions. We must show friendship, but also remain vigilant at all times."
"Master Inuyama, Master Sakurai," he looked at the two masters and said in a low voice, "You must quickly stabilize your business. We cannot confront Lu Mingfei head-on, but we cannot lose control of our economic lifeline. The entertainment industry and finance must continue to operate, and we must try to gradually restore our offerings."
"I understand." Inuyama He nodded reluctantly, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
Tachibana Masamune continued to issue orders: "As for the head of the Ryoma family, you keep your distance from the military and do not reveal any of our intentions. Let them know that we don't want to cause trouble now."
Ryoma Genichirō nodded slightly, his eyes silent.
Finally, Tachibana Masamune turned to Fuma Kojiro, his eyes as cold as ice: "The invitation must be formal and appropriate, showing our proper etiquette and respect - but also implying our sense of propriety, so that Lu Mingfei understands that he is only the winner now."
Fuma Kojiro smiled slightly: "I will make sure to convey this sincerity without missing a word."
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At the same time, Lu Mingfei appeared on the streets of Tokyo.
The neon lights were still flashing and the streets were crowded with people, but no one recognized him. He was wearing a simple black jacket, with his hands behind his back, walking silently in the brightly lit alleys.
Lu Mingze's voice floated beside him: "How is it, brother? It feels good to be a hero, right?"
"I don't feel anything." Lu Mingfei said.
Lu Mingze smiled slyly: "You are the savior in everyone's eyes, and you are also their business miracle. Wow, the action figures are selling like hot cakes, and the box office is hard to get tickets. You don't know how much they admire you."
Lu Mingfei shook his head slightly: "I don't care about these."
"But this is the result." Lu Mingze shrugged, with a hint of irony and pleasure in his smile, "Besides, brother, you have to understand that this kind of halo is not something you can get rid of easily."
Lu Mingfei stopped and was silent for a moment before whispering, "Are the Sheqi Eight Clan going to make any other moves?"
Lu Mingze smiled slightly, and there seemed to be an endless undercurrent in the depths of his black pupils: "Of course, they are not the kind of people who will admit defeat easily. Don't forget that over thousands of years of history, they are best at forbearance and revenge."
Lu Mingfei sighed and looked up at the night sky. The light pollution from the city made the stars look particularly dim.
"What are they going to do?"
Lu Mingze smiled meaningfully: "They sent an invitation, expressing their willingness to form an alliance with you." As he said that, he took out an invitation card with the family crest of the Eight Families of Sheqi printed on it from his arms.
It was an extremely formal invitation letter. Every word on it was full of courtesy and respect, as if declaring that they were willing to accept Lu Mingfei's leadership and jointly build a new order.
Lu Mingfei held the invitation in his hand, his eyes deep.
"They surrendered so quickly." He whispered to himself, without a trace of pride in his tone, only a strong sense of vigilance.
"Do you want to take it?" Lu Mingze's voice sounded in his ears with a teasing tone.
Lu Mingfei pondered for a moment and said, "Take it."
"Oh?" Lu Mingze raised his eyebrows, "Why? This looks like the Hongmen Banquet?"
Lu Mingfei's eyes turned cold, and his tone was as ruthless as ice. "Next, we need to defeat them in one go and smash all their conspiracies and tricks."
"So are we going to the Hongmen Banquet now?" Lu Mingze continued.
"Why don't we go to another place first? Isn't there a force called the Ghost Clan in Japan? They helped us before, and we should go and thank them now." Lu Mingfei said.
"But one third of the five thousand people my brother captured are from the Fierce Ghost Clan. They should want to tear out my brother's tendons and bones now."
"Only one-third. Isn't that sincere enough?"
(End of this chapter)
