From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 284 Promotion Ceremony
Genjiro. No, perhaps he should be called Kazama Ruri.

Looking at the person in front of him with the same face, yet completely unfamiliar, Yuan Zhisheng felt a pang of pain in his heart.

“The person you knew is long dead.” Deep within Kazama Ruri’s indifferent eyes, there seemed to be endless anger surging, yet her surface remained calm, as if she were narrating something very ordinary and simple: “And I came here for only one thing.”

Dressed in a magnificent theatrical costume, resembling a graceful woman, with blazing golden eyes, her gaze swept past the people in front of her and finally landed on the person hidden at the very back, like a ghost that didn't exist and went unnoticed: "I am Kazama Ruri, the 'Dragon King' of the Fierce Demon Clan. On behalf of the 'King General,' I request a conversation with you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Zihang and Caesar immediately frowned.

'Please allow me to speak with you'?
These words sound like they come from an old acquaintance.

They exchanged a glance, and Chu Zihang and Caesar quickly realized that the other person was not referring to them. Following Kazama Ruri's gaze, they turned around and saw someone else.

Adam Angelweid.

The two were puzzled as to why the other person specifically asked for his name.
Meanwhile, Genjiro looked puzzled and suspicious as he gazed at the man named 'Adam'.

"I'm sorry, I think you might have misunderstood."

Adam seemed completely oblivious, remaining calm as he pushed up his glasses and said, "I don't know any 'King Generals,' much less any 'Ghosts.'"

"that's not important."

Kazama Ruri's eyes narrowed slightly as she said calmly, "I'm in charge of execution. As for the reason... you can ask the 'King General'."

"Who is the king?"

Caesar asked.

"The leader of the Demon Clan." Genji frowned, somewhat confused by the current situation.

Of the three people sent by the Kassel College headquarters, he originally thought that only Chu Zihang and Caesar needed attention, while the other one, Adam Angelweid, was just a guy with low blood purity and mediocre resume according to the information.

But now it seems... things aren't that simple.

The Oni Clan, far away in Japan, not only knew the exact time and place of the Kassel headquarters personnel's arrival in Japan, but their leader, 'King General,' even sent someone specifically to take away 'Adam Angelweid.' What exactly is going on?

Two people who were originally completely unrelated and had no connection at all were inexplicably brought together in a very coincidental way.

Clang.

A clear, crisp sound of a sword being drawn rang out.

Then, Chu Zihang stepped forward and stood between Kazama Ruri and Adam, his eyes lowered, and said calmly, "I promised to protect him, so I won't let you take him away."

"If I were a woman, I would definitely fall in love with you."

Adam adjusted his glasses and gave a gentle smile.

"No need."

Chu Zihang's hand, gripping the hilt of the knife, trembled slightly.

"Sorry, I'm the team leader."

The next second, Caesar stretched his muscles and stepped forward as well. He glanced at Adam, then looked at Kazama Ruri and grinned, "The same number of people who came should go back, or... why don't you consider bringing us all over to meet your... what's-him... chan?"

"It is the king's general."

Sakura, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but remind her.

"Oh, yes, General."

Caesar clenched his fists, making a cracking sound. His broad and muscular body stood in front of Adam, and he pulled open his shirt, beckoning with his finger: "Names don't matter. I was just worried about not having anything to do tonight. Seeing how flashy you are, why don't you give us a performance?"

"That's called a theatrical costume."

Chu Zihang turned his head to look at him and said from the side, "None of that matters."

Caesar wagged his finger, looking like he knew everything.

The atmosphere was tense, but Caesar's antics made Genji shake his head with a wry smile, finding it rather comical.

Kazama Ruri's eyes turned slightly cold: "Fine, I never expected to be able to resolve this peacefully."

As they were talking, the people who had been shaken off earlier caught up again and quickly surrounded them.

"Young Master, should we request support from our clan?"

Sakura frowned. As the saying goes, many ants can kill an elephant. In the current situation, even if they were made of iron, they couldn't withstand a few nails.

"I made everyone laugh."

Genjiro let out a soft breath, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings, a hint of anger appearing on his effeminate face: "On behalf of the Snake Clan, I will definitely give you all an explanation for this matter."

"superior."

Kazama Ruri's eyes were indifferent as she coldly said, "Apart from that blond man with glasses, everyone else... can be killed."

Those people, like vengeful ghosts, with their golden eyes flashing with ferocity and savagery, roared and charged towards the group.

"presumptuous!"

With a furious roar, veins bulged on his forehead, and violent dragon blood surged within him. His eyes flashed with brilliant golden light, and with a sudden stomp of his foot, the hard asphalt road surface instantly cracked.

boom!
Stones flew everywhere, and a sudden gust of wind arose.

"Sakura, Yasha, Crow, protect them."

With those words, Genjiro's figure shot out like a cannonball, carrying a violent gust of wind, his target the leader of the Oni Clan—Ruri Kazama!
The alchemical sword Spider Cutter at his waist resembled a streak of light.

Clang!
Genji gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, from top to bottom.

The sharp blade dragged along a visible wave of air, as if it were about to cleave the air itself. With immense force, its violent momentum cascaded down like a waterfall, slashing towards Kazama Ruri.

Kazama Ruri's movements were incredibly fast, as if she had anticipated his actions. She spun halfway around and drew her sword, swinging it straight at him. The crimson blade rubbed against the air, producing a sharp, clear whistling sound.

when! ! !
Like a raging torrent of blades, they clashed against each other, sparking dazzling sparks that illuminated their faces in the darkness. Their two pairs of blazing golden eyes met, like lightning striking each other.

The sharp sword energy scattered like a torrential rain.

Centered on the two people, the smooth asphalt road was cut and marked with streaks radiating outwards within a radius of more than ten meters.

Meanwhile, members of the Fierce Ghosts pounced on them.

Chu Zihang exhaled lightly, and then his violent aura, like that of a king ruling the world, filled the space in an instant. Dry and scorching waves of heat surged, and the void was violently distorted to a visible degree.

Word of Power: Lord's Flame!
In an instant, the blazing white flames surged and burned, and the towering pillar of fire rose up in reverse. The terrifying high temperature, along with the sea of ​​fire, engulfed the fierce ghosts that rushed up.

Watching the two groups locked in fierce combat, Adam adjusted his glasses, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

A line of almost transparent subtitles floated in my line of sight.

Main Quest: Promotion Sequence 3 - Dream Weaver

[Completion Ritual: In an ascension ritual involving a higher-level being, implant a meticulously crafted false dream, causing them to become completely immersed in it. Then, at the last moment, awaken them and, as their dream collapses and they lose emotional control, administer a potion to complete the ascension.]

[Reward: 0-08 Alshogod's Pen]

(End of this chapter)