Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

Chapter 938 Instigation
"Ladies and gentlemen, there are still nine days until the trial begins."

Standing on the stage in the hall, Furuya said, "Look at that guy, Aso. I hear he's hired a top-notch legal team to defend him. So many victims' hard-earned money hasn't even been recovered, and now he's already using that stolen money to pay his lawyer's fees!!!"

Boos immediately erupted in the hall.

These boos expressed dissatisfaction with the police's inaction.

Many citizens at the scene, thinking that the money they had been swindled out of had gone to pay for the other party's lawyers to fight against the victims, shouted and cursed loudly.

"As a lawyer, I would also like to remind everyone here," Furuya continued.

“This illegal fundraising case is definitely not as simple as a scam. As you know, the main culprit, Aso, is a former official of Toyo Bank!”

"If it weren't for the background of a former official of Dongyang Bank endorsing him, how could so many citizens have invested their hard-earned money in him? In fact, besides the background of the former official, Shanhu Capital and several municipal enterprises are also supporting him."

"I believe that those behind the scenes have probably also embezzled a lot of money from this!"

The citizens in the hall were in an uproar.

The crowd became even more agitated.

"Those tax thieves not only cheat us out of our taxes, but they also collude with other swindlers. It's absolutely outrageous!!!"

Furuya truly is a master at stirring up emotions.

Yukimura sat below, her anger growing just as intense. Yes, why was this world so unfair? Why could those with power and influence act with such impunity?

Her hands gripped tighter and tighter.

At this moment, she saw the old house as her hope for getting back the money that saved her mother's life.

As long as the court rules.

The money will be returned.

This is Yukimura's most basic belief.

"That's why I'm emphasizing this to everyone—this lawsuit is not just a battle against Aso, this swindler," Furuya continued. "We must realize that while we are launching an attack on Aso, those in power associated with Aso will inevitably launch a fierce counterattack against us!"

"Therefore, this is not just a battle against swindlers, but a battle against those in power and influence!!"

The old man looked around and continued:
"Finance is a scam."

"The so-called 'money begets money' is just a trick. Folks! Can rice grow into rice on its own?! Can a television grow into a television on its own?! Can clothes grow into clothes on its own?!"

"No!! Only through labor can we create."

"Money can't generate more money!"

"What makes money generate more money is our daily hard work!!!"

Thunderous applause filled the entire hall.

"Scammers like Aso," Furuya said, "peduce innocent citizens with so-called 'money-making' scams. They exploit the public's lack of financial knowledge, selling them projects that are impossible to succeed. We Japanese pride ourselves on being a civilized country. Yet, in such a supposedly civilized country, scammers are openly operating!!"

"Finance is a scam. And what's worse is that the scammers colluded with those in power."

"Without the covert assistance of those in power behind the scenes, Aso could never have had such a smooth ride. Perhaps, someone like Aso is actually a front man for someone in power!"

Hearing this, many citizens began to worry. "What should we do?!"

"Those people must be in cahoots."

"Yes, it's definitely officials protecting each other!"

"All my hard-earned money has been swindled away by this group of people!!"

"Attorney Furuya, can you help us?!"

Yukimura, sitting in the audience, also became nervous after Furuya's words. What if those in high positions launched a counterattack? Yukimura was one of the so-called "lower class," and she had naturally witnessed the mannerisms of those who were wealthy and powerful.

Even in the hospital, the doctors seemed indifferent to her mother. Sometimes, when she tried to ask the doctor about her mother's condition, she was either turned away by the nurses or the doctor would just give a few perfunctory words and then ignore her.

All of Yukimura's life experiences have taught him—

Those with power and influence can truly silence you.

Furuya has exceptional oratory skills.

The emotions of everyone present were almost entirely manipulated by this lawyer.

"So, everyone, we must take action!" Furuya said. "We must put pressure on the police, the prosecutor's office, and the courts!!"

"Don't misunderstand. We are absolutely not trying to interfere with the operation of judicial trials. On the contrary, we are ensuring, through the expression of the public's voice, that our judicial officers can conduct trials independently, free from the influence of others!"

Furuya said, "The enemy is powerful and influential, therefore we must also organize ourselves. We absolutely cannot be a disorganized mess. We must mobilize, organize, and act!!"

"Therefore, I would like to make an appeal and a call to action to you all."

"This appeal is—"

"100-Day Voice-Awareness Campaign!!!"

The sounds of the old house echoed in the hall.

Upon hearing about the so-called 100-day voice campaign, many people whispered among themselves, wondering what kind of action it was.

"This 100-day 'Speak Out' plan is very simple," Furuya smiled slightly. "It starts the day after tomorrow. I suggest that we, the victims, gather in front of the Tokyo High Court every day. We want to clearly voice our opinions to the judges!"

"This is the 100-Day Voice-Awareness Plan!!"

Furuya proposed a rather bold move.

They have been gathering in front of the Tokyo High Court for over 100 days.

This is something that has never happened before.

Furuya continued, "This operation needs everyone's help and support!! We must take action!! We need to be organized. I request that anyone with spare time volunteer to serve as an officer in our victims' organization, to prepare and provide logistical support for our 100-day advocacy campaign!!"

"Our country's criminal procedure law has always been centered on the power of the procuratorate and the judiciary, and it often emphasizes the protection of the rights of criminal suspects. But who will protect the rights of us victims?! A procedural law that should be used to punish criminals ends up with a large portion dedicated to protecting the rights of suspects. We victims have completely disappeared without a trace."

"Let's take this 100-day advocacy campaign as an opportunity!"

"Let us fight for a criminal procedure law that centers on the rights of victims!!!"

(End of this chapter)