Facing the "white-haired demon" who had already plotted to kill, Yoruichi Toyama revealed a meaningful smile.

"Mr. Wada's statement may have some merit."

"After all, a murderer always needs a plausible reason to face his conscience."

"'I did all this for my daughter' is definitely more noble than 'I am a selfish person'."

Because the topic was still about Mika's case, Yoruichi Toyama didn't hold back and uttered her sharp criticism.

To others, it's just a condemnation of the madam who abandoned her child and then wanted the child to live off her family's wealth.

But for "White-Haired Ghost" Morio Wada, it was like a knife stabbing into the depths of his heart again and again.

“No, how can this be called selfish…” he instinctively began to defend himself, “I…”

"Oh, that madam, it was wrong of her to leave her daughter a huge debt, but she was trying her best to make up for it..."

"She probably had no other choice, right?"

It's said to be "her," but the one they're trying to distance themselves from is "me."

Yoruichi Toyama continued to smile gently, but her heart was filled with contempt.

The person in front of me made so many preparations for killing him, even spreading rumors about the "white-haired demon" in Amakusa months in advance.

He actually said that there was no other way but to kill someone!

No matter how much you try to persuade someone, they probably won't change their mind.

Rather than saying this is a last-ditch effort to stop him from going to extremes, Yoruichi Toyama wants to take this opportunity to explain the principles to others.

To avoid the situation where, when this guy takes action, no real harm is caused, and kind-hearted people like Mr. Itsuki still feel sorry for him.

What is there to sympathize with in those who, having failed in their evil deeds, have fallen into a miserable state?

I agree with Mr. Wada's statement that "there is no other way".

Yoruichi Toyama continued speaking in a casual tone, as if she were simply discussing past cases to add some fun to this treasure hunt in the wilderness.

"After all, we are just ordinary people. When we encounter difficulties, there are always times when we are powerless to help."

"To tell people to give up on finding solutions and accept their tragic fate would be too pessimistic."

"But I think that when considering those extreme solutions, besides calming our own conscience, we should also consider others, right?"

These words remained consistent with his previous stance, and Wada accepted them without surprise.

Moreover, they continued to refute from their own standpoint.

"So, Mr. Toyama believes that even to save one's closest relatives, one should not harm others?"

"But Mr. Toyama is a detective, so this idea is understandable..."

On the surface, the "white-haired ghost" seemed like a nice guy, but he chuckled with a slightly sinister tone.

Yoruichi Toyama spoke again before he could finish.

"No, quite the opposite. What I'm trying to say is that if it's a close relative, then no matter what, you must not cause them any harm."

"If you make your loved ones, especially your underage children, bear sins that they shouldn't have to bear just because of your own conscience, isn't that the greatest harm?"

"What right do these parents have to claim they love their children?"

Not only Hotan, but everyone immersed in this discussion was stunned by this argument.

I killed someone for my child, how did that become harming the child?

The question was clearly written on everyone's face.

"But, Mr. Toyama..." Wada stammered, "I...no, it was those parents who killed him, wasn't it?"

"Take that madam for example. If she succeeds, she will be the one who killed the female CEO and her son. What does that have to do with her daughter? The law won't hold her daughter accountable, will it?"

“I’m not familiar with Japanese law,” Yoruichi Toyama shrugged helplessly, “but I heard from Inspector Akechi that the daughter shouldn’t be prosecuted.”

"However, Mr. Wada, and everyone else, have you ever considered putting yourselves in that daughter's shoes?"

"She didn't just inherit a large sum of money out of thin air and suddenly live happily ever after!"

"That money was stolen by her mother after she killed innocent people, and it was also the inheritance of her half-brother."

"In other words, by the time she received the money, she had already lost the last two relatives in the world."

"If she had even a shred of conscience, do you all think she could comfortably enjoy that money and 'live happily'?"

"Doesn't she feel guilty that she has her brother's blood on her hands?"

His sudden change in tone sent a chill down the spines of those around him.

Despite being in the warm hot spring water, Mr. Itsuki unconsciously shivered and then sighed.

"Mr. Toyama's words make sense..."

"I've never dared to tell Mizuho where her father went. Even if she finds out in the future that her father is dead, I will definitely keep the fact that her father killed five people a secret from her..."

"Otherwise, how could that child survive with the burden of five lives and her father's life on her shoulders?"

Mr. Itsuki's words, because they were based on his personal experience, immediately resonated with Yagi, Akamon, and others.

"How did we end up talking about such a heavy topic?"

Kindaichi, who is quite bad at creating this kind of atmosphere, tries to liven things up again.

Yoruichi Toyama did not continue speaking.

Whether it's persuasion or reprimand, this is enough.

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