THE DEATH OF MINE

My heart skipped a beat as I read Hana's message. Ishida was dead? It couldn't be true. I had just seen him a few hours ago, laughing and joking with us at the bar.

I quickly dialed Hana's number and waited for her to pick up. When she answered, her voice was barely audible, and I could tell that she had been crying.

"Hello, Hana. What's going on? Is Ishida really dead?" I asked, trying to keep my own voice steady.

There was a long pause on the other end of the line, and I could hear Hana taking deep breaths.

"Yes, Shiroiki. It's true. Ishida was found dead in Street this morning. The police are investigating, but they don't know what happened yet," Hana said, her voice cracking.

I felt a lump form in my throat. Ishida was gone? I couldn't believe it. He was one of my closest friends, and we had been through so much together over the years. The thought of never seeing him again was too much to bear.

Hana listen I promised that I will Get justice on ishida's death but for now, I think it's best if I go to the police and see if they have any leads on the suspect. It's been weeks since the incident, and I can't just sit here and do nothing. I need to know that whoever did this will be held accountable. I know it won't bring Ishida back, but it's the least I can do for him and Hana. Maybe the police have some new information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case, and I won't stop until I find the answers we're looking for." And then suddenly my phone rang "hello Who is this?"

"Mr. Yanagi, this is the police. We have a lead on who killed Mr. Yamaguchi Ishida. Please come to the police station as soon as possible."

"When I arrived at the police station, a man approached me and said,

"'Mr. Yanagi, I presume. I'm Detective Haruki, and I'm the one who handled the case of the murder of Mr. Yamaguchi.' Would you mind if we talked in private?

I nodded and said, "Okay."

"Okay, Mr. Yanagi, we know who killed Mr. Yamaguchi. We have CCTV footage of the crime. The one who killed Mr. Yamaguchi is Hiroto Kenshin, son of the CEO of Kenshin Corporation. However, Mr. Kenshin told me that it was in self-defense because Mr. Yamaguchi had attempted to stab Mr. Kenshin and his friends while they were hanging out."

"I was so shocked that Ishida could do that, but I know Ishida is a good guy. I know he wouldn't do it."

"Thanks, Detective Haruki, for that information. I'll file a case against Mr. Kenshin because I believe that it was not a case of self-defense."

"Well, suit yourself. But I'm warning you, Mr. Yanagi, Mr. Hiroshi Kenshin, father of Hiroto, is a powerful man, and he is a Yakuza. He would do anything for his son. Be careful."

Thanks For That Detective If you'll Excuse me I'll leave now

After Hana filed a case against Hiroto Kenshin, the case became more complicated and As Lawyer I took the Case and Worked Tirelessly to gather More evidence and build a strong case Agaisnt Hiroto kenshin

Your Honor, we have gathered strong evidence that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant, Hiroto Kenshin, is guilty of the murder of Mr. Ishida.

Please present your evidence.

"We have CCTV footage that clearly shows Mr. Kenshin and his friends beating and stabbing Mr. Ishida, causing his death. We also have eyewitness testimony from individuals who were at the scene of the crime and forensic evidence that links Mr. Kenshin."

Your honor, I object to the use of CCTV footage as evidence. It may have been tampered with or manipulated.

Objection overruled. The prosecution may continue to present their evidence.

Thank you, Your Honor. We also have a confession from Mr. Kenshin himself, where he admitted to stabbing Mr. Ishida.

Your honor, my client only admitted Stabbing Mr. Ishida in self-defense. Mr. Ishida was armed with a knife and attacked Mr. Kenshin first.

Is there any evidence to support this claim of self-defense?

Yes, your honor. We have witness testimonies and Mr. Kenshin's injuries from the altercation.

Your Honor, we believe that this claim of self-defense is fabricated. Our witness testimonies and forensic evidence suggest that Mr. Ishida was unarmed at the time of his death and that he was intentionally stabbed by Mr. Kenshin.

Mr. Kenshin, how do you plead?

Your Honor, I plead not guilty. It was Self Defence and I did not intend to harm Mr. Ishida.

Your Honor, we believe that Mr. Kenshin's plea of not guilty is unfounded. We have evidence that suggests that he Intend to do that

Mr. Kenshin, do you have any evidence to support your claim of innocence?

Your Honor, I have nothing to add. I deeply regret what happened, and I am willing to take responsibility for my actions

Very well. The court will review the evidence presented by both parties and make a ruling. The trial is adjourned for now.

"As I left the courtroom, my phone rang from an unknown number. I answered, 'Hello, who is this?'"

Mr. Yanagi, this is Hiroshi Kenshin. I would like you to withdraw the case against my son in exchange for 65 million yen."

"I understand your situation, Mr. Kenshin, but as a lawyer, I cannot withdraw a case simply for monetary gain. It goes against my ethical and professional responsibilities. The case against your son will continue to proceed, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that justice is served for the victim" I replied

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before Mr. Kenshin spoke up again. "I see," he said, his voice cold and calculated. "Well, then I suppose we'll have to find another way to resolve this." And with that, he hung up the phone. I couldn't help but feel a chill run down my spine, knowing that I had just crossed one of the most powerful and dangerous men. But I also knew that I couldn't compromise my principles and let a murderer go free.

"As I was walking home, I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. Suddenly, a car pulled up beside me, and a group of men in black suits got out, each carrying baseball bats and knives. They approached me and one of them said, 'A line straight out of a game I played before."

"Mr. Yanagi, Mr. Hiroshi sends his regards!"

"One of the men swung his bat at me, but I managed to dodge. I resisted, but there were too many of them. I refused to go down without a fight, but then someone stabbed me in the back and hit me with a bat in the head, causing me to collapse. They all ganged up on me, and I could feel blows raining down on me from all sides. Suddenly, my vision blacked out, and I wondered if this was what they called death. I felt a deep sense of regret for not being able to bring justice to Ishida, and I hoped that Hana would be fine. In my final moments, I muttered a prayer for forgiveness and apologized to Ishida, knowing that I would never get the chance to make things right."

SORRY ISHIDA