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Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

so how many PoH's are there?

You did remember that Kirito didn't even realize <Death Gun> is a Laughing Coffin member until Kirito met him in GGO right?
And Asuna and the others didn't realize it until they saw him in the video.

Spoiler for Quote:

"Ho, hold on. There has to be a warrant from the court before we can do these, but it will take quite some time to explain the entire situation...”

So how are they supposed to do what you suggested since the information is still fresh.