"The Migrators" Part 13

"This is...?"

Megumi Fushiguro turned around and looked at the huge figure, which was winking at him—even though it had no eyes.

"Higuruma, please file an appeal; otherwise, I will be unable to respond."

Megumi Fushiguro's eyes were fixed on Mahoraga Mahoraga, who had somehow changed into a blue suit, even combing his red tie and slicking his hair back.

"Our defendant is in a state of absolute innocence, and I've become accustomed to that."

Before Higuruma could recover from the shock of his domain being drastically altered, he discovered that his Gavel had also vanished. He immediately opened his palm, and with the sound of the Gavel striking, Higuruma saw where Gavel had been.

"Silence! Silence!!"

The one striking the Gavel repeatedly was none other than the "Shikigami" within the realm of the Higuruma, the Judgeman.

The Judgeman had changed drastically; the scales now hung down on either side of his shoulders, and two hands had sprouted from them, serving as tools for holding the Gavel and supporting the table.

Although his appearance is still divided into black and white, he looks exactly like a "judge" with a big beard.

If the judge is the one who Judgeman, then the Higuruma is the one who administers the trial.

Come to think of it, wasn't I the one who needed to prove the defendant's innocence?

Hiromi Higuruma closed his eyes slightly and remained silent for a moment before beginning to accept the domain that had been "adapted" and modified by Mahoraga.

First, this modification was not of Higuruma's own volition—it was not changed by the master of his domain, but by the other party's ability. Second, the modified domain actually benefited Higuruma, because the Judgeman informed Higuruma himself of most of the subjective information of Megumi Fushiguro and all of Mahoraga's abilities.

Although Mahoraga, being a summoned Shikigami, also possesses knowledge related to "Megumi Fushiguro".

However—as a newly born Shikigami, possessing only the knowledge of "Megumi Fushiguro," Higuruma suddenly wondered how this Mahoraga would possibly refute him.

"Your Honor! It's clear the prosecution has absolutely no idea how to bring charges against my defendant! I request a recess now!"

"Oh... oh? Really?"

Snap!

"Objection!!"

Higuruma slammed his hand on the table, pointing his finger at the bewildered Megumi Fushiguro.

"We are merely compiling information; please refrain from making unnecessary accusations."

Mahoraga wiped away the cold sweat that had inexplicably appeared on his left forehead with his large hand.

"In that case, Prosecutor Higuruma, please read out the charges you brought against the defendant."

The Judgeman nodded slightly, appearing to have fully transformed into a judge.

The Higuruma made a decision—to put aside all the irrelevant details for now, and in court, the most correct course of action would be to shift the blame onto Mahoraga —of course, he absolutely could not abandon his dignity as a lawyer.

"The charges we are bringing are the same as those in the last trial: the defendant, Megumi Fushiguro, is suspected of committing a mass murder in Shibuya on October 31, 2018. This was done by the defendant, and not by anyone else, and the prosecution will fully prove this."

"Oh, I see."

Within this field, there is also the function of a witness, but...

Bang! Bang!

"Summon the first witness, Atsuya Kusakabe."

"Eh?!"

"Mr. Kusakabe?!"

"Fushiguro? Didn't you go to Tokyo No. 1 Colony? Where is this?"

With a flicker of movement in the witness stand, a familiar black-haired figure appeared in the center of the courtroom. Fushiguro stood up from his chair, and Kusakabe's words confirmed that the Kusakabe before him was indeed Kusakabe himself.

Clang! Clang!

"Quiet!!"

The Judgeman slammed his gavel on the bench, making a loud cracking sound.

"Atsuya Kusakabe, this is the First Judgment of the Tokyo No. 1 Colony. You are here today to testify about the Shibuya Incident, also known as the Shibuya Massacre. You are the person in charge of summarizing the incident for the Jujutsu High, therefore you are being summoned as a witness."

Higuruma have completely lost control of this field—but they can still explain it.

"Sir, please rest assured, your body is not here directly; we have summoned your soul."

Summoning Souls—When Hiromi Higuruma read this rule, he was shocked. If the previous realm was simply a one-on-one court, the current realm is an entire court.

"Oh oh..."

Clearly, Kusakabe had also received the overview of the domain, and after a brief moment of thought, he began his presentation.

"On October 31, 2018, after receiving news of Yuji Itadori, we entered search and rescue mode. The events of that night, if summarized, would be as follows."

"The first thing that happened was that Satoru Gojo was sealed away by ' Kenjaku ' using the Prison Realm, and then—"

"Witness, please do not say anything unrelated to the case. You only need to describe the events surrounding the Shibuya Massacre."

Kusakabe paused briefly after the bearded Judgeman spoke.

"Very well, Your Honor, then please allow me to describe it again."

---Description of the Kusakabe ---

"The Shibuya Massacre should be attributed to the ' Special Grade Cursed Spirit ' Jogo awakening Ryoumen Ryomen Sukuna within Yuji Itadori. After a battle Ryomen Sukuna and Jogo, an unknown person used unknown means to destroy a certain area of Shibuya within half a minute. After the Shibuya Massacre, Sukuna transported Megumi Fushiguro to Shoko Ieiri's side."

"Witness, has anyone seen the face of the unknown person you mentioned?"

"I don't know, but if someone has seen his face, then it's probably Yuji Itadori, right? And... no matter how you look at it, this unknown person is Sukuna, isn't he?"

"Objection!!!"

Mahoraga slammed his fist on the table.

"Oh? Defense attorney, is there anything you wish to raise?"

"As for the unknown person, maybe it's ' Haruta Shigemo '?"

"' Haruta Shigemo '?"

The bearded Judgeman acting as the adjudicator, clearly looked puzzled.

Mahoraga nodded.

"I have evidence!"

"You have evidence?!"

At the same time, Higuruma, Megumi Fushiguro, and Kusakabe all voiced their doubts.

"Look! This is my lawyer's badge."

?

As the Dharma Wheel above Mahoraga's head spun, a lawyer's badge, which looked like a toy in his hand, was revealed to everyone.

"This proves my legal status—that what I say is credible."

"No, no, no, how can that be believable? Even if this were Ace Attorney, showing your lawyer's badge wouldn't do any good!"

"What?!"

Mahoraga revealed a shocked expression, and the Dharma Wheel above his head spun once more.

"It's alright!! I was just proving my identity as a lawyer. I still have real evidence!"