[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-239":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355088,4607,"Chapter 239: A Trap Within a Trap","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-239",239,"\u003Cp>Although Onuki Masakazu felt this matter was full of coincidences, he did not refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and decided to hear what this lawyer who had come to him had to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the police officer gave instructions regarding the meeting time and then walked to the side, remaining silent—after all, Onuki Masakazu had a criminal record for assault, so he had to be watched at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Ishizaka Taisei took a document out of his briefcase, said \"Please take a look,\" and placed it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu took the document with suspicion and discovered that the information on it was the personal resume of a lawyer named \"Watanabe Takumi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head and began to read it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he had finished reading, Ishizaka Taisei said, \"Mr. Onuki, regarding this case, Akiwara Yuto intends to appeal on his own, and he has specifically sought out this lawyer, Watanabe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" Onuki Masakazu asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The problem is significant. The other party has a criminal case win rate of over 80% and is even known in the industry as 'Watanabe the Ever-Victorious.' If he handles the appeal, he will very likely cause an unfavorable result for you in court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu crossed his legs and looked directly at the other person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that's the case, why would you come to help me? Wouldn't it have a huge impact on you if I lose the case?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei laughed and said, \"In other words, if I win the case, the benefits I gain will be even greater!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this explanation, Onuki Masakazu immediately understood what the other person meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that he stabbed Akiwara Yuto had already gained the attention of the entire Japanese public; if this lawyer Ishizaka could help him win the case, he would likely gain great fame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, for a lawyer, the greater the fame, the higher the legal fees they can charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like another person who wanted to profit from him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with things this way, he no longer had a reason to continue doubting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he didn't speak, Ishizaka Taisei added, \"I hope you will agree to let me serve as your defense lawyer during the trial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu glanced at him and said, \"The court has already assigned a lawyer to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei showed a disdainful smile, \"Do you trust the level of a lawyer assigned by the court?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added, \"Let me make a simple guess: your plan this time is to obtain a favorable verdict for yourself by proving mental illness, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" Onuki Masakazu responded coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those remarks he made in the newspaper had long since revealed his intentions; anyone with a discerning eye could see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei looked at him and said, \"But you have overlooked an important point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An important point?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. Even if you can obtain a suspended sentence through this, you will very likely be considered a danger to society by the judge and jury, and thus be deemed in need of mandatory psychiatric treatment. Once it reaches that point, what will you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu retorted, \"I only did this because of a personal grudge against Akiwara Yuto; why would I be a danger to society!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei laughed, \"But you expressed murderous intent toward your parents and agent in your work. If Akiwara Yuto's side seizes on this point, the judge and jury are also very likely to believe you have aggressive tendencies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and took out a piece of paper, placing it in front of Onuki Masakazu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you do as I say, you have a chance to win the case and obtain a suspended sentence! And you won't be judged as needing mandatory psychiatric treatment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu lowered his head and began to look at the paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had two sentences written on it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, publicly admit your mistakes during the trial and, if necessary, apologize to Akiwara Yuto with a dogeza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, communicate well with your parents and acknowledge their guardianship over you, especially regarding the supervision of psychiatric treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu stood up, slammed the table hard, and shouted, \"Are you trying to make me bow my head to Akiwara Yuto!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei stared at him for a while and said earnestly, \"Do you want to go to court with that attitude?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and continued, \"I don't care what grudges you have with Akiwara Yuto; your current goal is to let the judge and jury see your attitude of repentance! To strive for a suspended sentence or a reduced sentence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this explanation, Onuki Masakazu clenched his fists tightly and began to weigh his options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowing his head and apologizing to Akiwara Yuto to trade for a chance at a suspended sentence—although it seemed very humiliating, it was not unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he had a chance, he could just take his revenge fiercely! At worst, he would just stab him in the neck next time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, Onuki Masakazu said, \"I understand, but what is this about communicating with my parents? I am already an adult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei explained, \"Mentally ill patients are often persons with limited capacity for civil conduct and must have a supervisor. But the hostile relationship between you and your parents could very likely be exploited by Akiwara Yuto's side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the absence of a guardian, the court might still forcibly send you for psychiatric treatment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu immediately understood; this was to use documents to confirm his parents' guardianship over him, to prove to the judge that his family had control over him, and thereby convince them that he was not a danger to society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a long time, then finally gritted his teeth and said, \"Lawyer Ishizaka, you have successfully persuaded me. But you missed one point: my parents have already fled to their hometown in the countryside because they are afraid of me. In this situation, I don't think they will attend the trial and acknowledge their guardianship over me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to his surprise, Ishizaka Taisei showed a strange expression, \"You are wrong about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up, greeted the police officer standing nearby, and used the connected phone in the meeting room to dial a number. Immediately after, he put the receiver down and signaled for Onuki Masakazu to take the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu took the receiver and discovered his mother's voice coming through, \"Is that Masakazu-kun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this familiar voice, he fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After it was revealed that he had murderous intent toward his parents, they had left him immediately out of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the days of living alone, he sometimes recalled the care his parents had once given him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no matter what, he had been raised by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was silent, his mother on the other end of the line continued, \"Masakazu-kun, we saw your letter of confession in the newspaper. I am very sorry for the neglect your father and I showed toward your true feelings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This morning, Lawyer Ishizaka already contacted us, and we have agreed to his request. After all, no matter how you view your father and me, the fact that you are our son will not change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you finish the trial, let's live together again, okay? I promise that this time, I will not interfere with your thoughts again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing such heart-wrenching words from his mother, Onuki Masakazu's eyes became a bit moist for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought he had been completely abandoned by society and had lost his family and career, which was why he wanted to assassinate Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, he had completely put that thought behind him and was even considering whether to restart his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I was wrong,\" Onuki Masakazu's voice was a bit choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masakazu-kun, trust Lawyer Ishizaka's words. When you come out, I will make your favorite red bean rice for you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing this sentence, the person on the other end of the line urged him to take care of himself and then hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onuki Masakazu wiped the corners of his eyes, then looked solemnly at the lawyer in front of him named Ishizaka Taisei and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've troubled you this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the other party's motives for helping him were a bit impure, in reality, he had restored his relationship with his family, and could even take it a step further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, it was only right for him to thank him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ishizaka Taisei did not refuse and accepted the bow quite candidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what Onuki Masakazu did not know was that a meaningful expression appeared on Ishizaka Taisei's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Onuki Masakazu's mother put down the receiver and dialed another number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the call connected, she said eagerly, \"Ms. Asano, I have already fulfilled your request, so can I go and cash the check now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the affirmative reply from the other end of the line, she immediately grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside her pocket, there was currently a transfer check for the amount of 10 million yen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top of this check, the words \"Akiwara Yuto Foundation\" were written...\u003C\u002Fp>",1543,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d198972948209ea45673e8500cc4ae2e6bfa8fc0aaf02d36dc529541a0a60008","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-240","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-238",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]