I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 118 Negotiation
Night came,

Yuluo left with bumps all over her head.

"Lord Yu, this is the situation."

In the living room, You sat on the sofa, with a middle-aged man dressed in Onmyoji attire standing respectfully beside him.

After the man named 'Kasakain Hidemoto' finished speaking, he took a step back and quietly waited for Yu to process this information.

The experiment was flawed. Teaching Yura Kakein was just a casual act, but it couldn't have been without cost. If the Kakein family was of no use, then that was all. It was still just a testing phase, and they hadn't even started teaching her yet.

Unlike others, they don't just directly inject chakra and ninjutsu.

Unexpectedly, part of the reason why Abe no Seimei was scapegoated was actually this middle-aged man in front of him, or rather, the 'Kakaiin' family.

"Mr. Hanakain,"

"Yes, Master Yu."

The middle-aged man adopted a respectful posture, like a retainer.
"Just call me 'Shuyuan'."

"Xiuyuan, is everything you're saying true?"

According to this middle-aged man, his family possesses an ancient book dating back a thousand years, which records the magical duel between Ashiya Dōman and Abe no Seimei before the palace:

Ashiya Dōman witnessed Abe no Seimei stealing corpses from a cemetery and concluded that Seimei was an evil person. During a magical duel with Abe no Seimei before the Emperor, he secretly placed the corpse of the little boy that Seimei had previously dug up into a clothing chest in an attempt to expose Seimei. However, because Seimei used a resurrection technique to temporarily revive the little boy, Ashiya Dōman lost the contest and was expelled.

"The version I heard is that the Emperor put tangerines in a box, and the monk Domo guessed which tangerines were which, then Abe no Seimei used magic to turn him into a mouse, thus causing him to lose the contest."

"Your Excellency, it was the Tsuchimikado clan who distorted the facts."

Hideyuki Hanakain answered seriously.

"The Abe family was ungrateful and drove the Kamo family out of the Bureau of Onmyō. After taking control of both the astronomy and calendar systems, they were also granted the surname 'Tsuchimikado' and monopolized the Onmyōdō for hundreds of years."

There are no eternal friends or eternal enemies in the world; only interests are eternal.

Logically speaking, Abe no Seimei studied under the head of the Kamo family, and his eldest son also became a disciple of his senior brother, Kamo no Yasunori, so they were truly as close as family.

However, human desires are insatiable. Centuries later, the Abe family completely ousted the Kamo family from the Bureau of Onmyō (the Japanese Bureau of Yin and Yang), monopolizing the right to revise and interpret the island nation's astronomy and calendar. This firmly established the Abe family as the island nation's 'number one' Onmyōji (Yin-Yang Master) family.

With the Tokugawa family personally bestowing upon them the surname 'Tsuchimikado', they enjoyed unparalleled prestige for a time.

Unfortunately, Tokugawa's policies were both their strength and their weakness. After the Meiji Restoration, the Bureau of Onmyō was abolished, and the Tsuchimikado family vanished without a trace.

However, it cannot be denied that during those centuries, the Abe family, or rather the Tsuchimikado family, wielded considerable power, especially given their control over astronomy and calendrical science. Manipulating historical records would be quite common, but—

I haven't even unlocked 'Edo Tensei' yet.
A thousand-year-old Abe no Seimei brought a little boy to life on the spot through a head-raising performance?!
Without a doubt, the Abe family wasn't the only one who boasted about their ancestors a thousand years ago; the Ashiya family did too.

"In addition, the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a descendant of the 'Tsuchimikado' who attempted to commit a crime and seized a large number of ancient books from his residence, which corroborates this fact."

Hidemoto Kakeruin continued, "If it were before, he would at most be a 'religious madman'; but now, with his supernatural abilities undeniable, he's become 'a resentful Tsuchimikado attempting to summon his ancestor, who, though apprehended by the Metropolitan Police Department in time, also slipped up.'"

"The mastermind behind the recent chaos in the island nation is none other than Abe no Seimei!"

It must be, absolutely!
In this way, not only can Ashiya Dōman, the legendary ancestor with a 'bad reputation,' be redeemed, but the Kagein family can also embark on the path of the extraordinary once again.

If it weren't for the efforts of the Hanakain family, how could they have obtained the 'supernatural potion'?
"That great Onmyoji from a thousand years ago has fallen and now wants to return to the human world to wreak havoc."

Facing the 'heartbroken' Hidemoto Hanakain, Yu stroked his chin.

It's truly unexpected that the government secretly 'imagined' such a grand drama that could last for a thousand years.

Even the descendants of the Abe and Ashiya families helped the government 'fill in' all the loopholes, making everything plausible.

It's truly both laughable and absurd.

"That's right, it cleared up many of my doubts."

"Yes, it is my honor to be able to share your burdens."

Turning to look at the man who completely regarded himself as a 'retainer', You shook her head slightly.

"Xiuyuan, we've only known each other for a day. Even if I believed you to say you're loyal to me, would you really believe it?"

"But it's okay, I also need you to keep an eye on the government's movements for me: I still want to go to school quietly, I don't want to get involved in some ancient conspiracy, can you do that?"

"Please leave it to me, sir!"

The middle-aged man knelt down on one knee, realizing that it would be very difficult for him to gain the other party's trust by taking the initiative to "separate the family."

But in this era of extraordinary arrival, if one fails to seize the opportunity, one's life and death will become beyond one's control.

During this period, quite a few yakuza and politicians have been secretly assassinated in the island nation!

With extraordinary power, there are very few who would still be willing to lie low.

If one day some extraordinary being seeking fame and fortune were to come knocking on our door, the "Flower Blossom Courtyard" family, now engaged in business and politics, would be unable to withstand such extraordinary power.

"Go."

He waved for the middle-aged man to leave.
Yu tapped her fingers on the table in front of her, lost in thought.

It seems the island nation's government has concluded that 'Abe no Seimei' is the mastermind behind the supernatural events. As a sorcerer who possesses the secret techniques of 'Ashiya Dōman,' it's only natural for him to recruit a 'fellow clansman' who comes to pledge allegiance, even if it's somewhat hasty.
I am a 'high school student'
What's wrong with doing whatever you want?
"It's decided."

"If Master has something to do, the disciple will do his best."

From now on, let 'Kasaiin Yura' be the thug!
This would also save the Metropolitan Police Department from constantly calling, and it would also be a good opportunity to gain experience with 'Oni-Gera'.

---

at the same time,

"what?!"

When faced with the demands made by the Isogai siblings, Director Takeya instinctively reached out to pick her ear.

"Maybe it's because I've been working too much overtime lately. Could you repeat what you just said?"

“We want to buy your 'exoskeleton armor'.”

My older sister, Isoya Dai, repeated what she had just said earnestly.

"Little friend, Fifty Valley Dai,"

Iori Kazuka, who was standing next to her, put down the documents in her hand and scratched her head in frustration.

"This is the Metropolitan Police Department, not a convenience store."

"Those exoskeleton armors are not for sale; there's no way I'd sell them to you. Besides, there's the price."

Her gaze swept over the two elementary school students, and although she didn't say it aloud, Iori Ichika's meaning was clear:

Do you have that much money?

"Don't underestimate us,"

"Of course we know this stuff is expensive."

As she spoke, "Sister Ishigaya Dai," she took out a piece from her wide sleeve:

A scroll?
Yes, it's the kind of cylindrical paper with a 'spindle' to roll up the calligraphy and paintings.

“We’ll exchange it for a ‘ritual implement’.”

?

Under the questioning gazes of Director Takeya and Iori Ichika, the girl squatted down, opened the scroll, and laid it flat on the ground.

The scroll revealed densely packed text, and at the center of the 'magic circle' formed by these characters, there was a huge, jet-black character for 'seal'. Could it be...?
"untie,"

As Ishigaya Dai raised her index and middle fingers together and softly uttered a word, smoke billowed from the scroll with a "pop".

The smoke vanished in the blink of an eye, replaced by a wooden barrel!
? ?
"This is?"

"Sealed Scroll,"

The woman with black curly hair, Isoya Dai, tapped the wooden barrel, making a "bang bang bang" sound, proving that this was not a trick.

"It can seal objects in scrolls and take them out when needed."

This thing may seem insignificant, but it is extremely important!
Puppet masters almost always carry a large number of puppets using sealing scrolls, so they are mostly dressed in wide robes with sleeves full of scrolls, except for one guy who likes to use puppets to disguise himself.

Other ninjas also need them: for example, Tenten, who scatters her weapons everywhere, would be completely out of the question for 'covert operations' if it weren't for the sealing scrolls.

In the Naruto world, you never see a ninja carrying "big bags and small packages"; they all go to the battlefield lightly equipped: the sealing scrolls played a crucial role.

"This scroll can be retrieved and stored as long as spiritual power is injected into it, and even 'artificial' superhumans can use it."

The girl deliberately emphasized the word "manufactured," which was originally meant to imply contempt for the Metropolitan Police Department.

But to the ears of Director Takeya, who suddenly stood up, and Iori Kazuka, whose eyes widened,

It was simply heavenly music!
"Okay! Okay, cough cough~~"

what is this?
This is 'space folding technology'!!
It is the 'space folding' technology that island nations and the United States have longed for and envied.

I thought that with the 'Puppet Master's' self-destruction, we would never meet again, but unexpectedly, he reappeared.

Director Zhu Ya raised her hand and coughed, trying to cover up her overly excited attitude.

"Use this sealing scroll in exchange for the exoskeleton armor?"

"can!"

Director Zhuya readily agreed, her mind racing, barely suppressing the urge to pounce and snatch the scroll.

"How about we trade one exoskeleton suit for one sealing scroll?"

"Hehe~~"

However, the boyish-looking Ishida laughed and squatted down to put the scroll away.

"It's a seller's market now, and we set the price."

???

Are you really elementary school students?

Director Zhu Ya couldn't help but rub her temples; she had a headache.

Should we say that the current education system is too good, allowing children to know so much; or should we say that the education system is too bad, allowing children to know so much?

"Hmph, I told you not to underestimate us: we know that as soon as the production line starts, those technological creations will come rolling off the assembly line with a whoosh."

"No, it's not as simple as you say."

Director Zhu Ya reluctantly lowered her hand.

"There is no production line for exoskeleton armor because there is no demand for it."

How much is a soldier's life worth? How is it possible to go to the battlefield carrying a set of equipment worth millions of dollars?

Exoskeleton armor has existed in prototype form for decades, but it hasn't seen much development. It's not that the technology is insufficient; it's simply that it lacks cost-effectiveness!
Technologies like jetpacks, ground effect vehicles, and infrasound weapons were already mature during the Cold War, but were abandoned because they were not cost-effective: something costing millions was not as effective as an armor-piercing round costing eight thousand dollars.

In war, logistics are the key!
Even in 'modern' warfare, human spies are a common practice.

On the battlefield between the two major powers, this situation often occurred: if you're so capable, go ahead and use artillery shells to bomb the lowly soldiers; it would be a huge profit for the big shots in the rear!
The reason why drones dominate the battlefield is simply because they are cheap and cost-effective.

"Therefore, we don't have a dedicated production line."

"Then open one,"

Isoya Dai waved her small hand.
"Mr. Director, I had no idea how much it would cost to open a production line."

“But I believe that the ‘sealing scroll’ we have must be of great value to you.”

The girl who had rolled up the scroll playfully shook it.

"Even I, a child, could see the sheer joy on your face just now!"

"So, you guys are really elementary school students?"

Those guys in the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, why are they letting elementary school students play on their phones? Look at what they're learning!
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the next day,
"Master, please have some tea."

"Master, please put it down."

"Master, I'll make breakfast!"

Arriving at Yu's house early in the morning, Yukain Yura began to fulfill her duties as an 'apprentice,' busying herself with various tasks that made Yu feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I've actually been studying housekeeping diligently!"

The short-haired girl, however, was full of enthusiasm for it.

Although she wasn't very good at academic subjects, sports were her forte.

In addition, girls' secondary schools have cooking and sewing classes, so these chores are a piece of cake for her.

"Yuluo, don't you have to go to school?"

Since there was nothing else to do, Yu decided to chat with the other person.

"some,"

“My father has already completed the transfer procedures for me.”

However, she is only 13 years old this year and is still a middle school student. It is impossible for her to go to high school like Yu or Qiong.

"If Master thinks it will affect my cultivation, I can drop out of school."

"No, as long as there's a balance between work and rest, anyway—"

There will be plenty of opportunities for you to go to the battlefield in the future!
Now that 'Blood Hakama' has made his appearance, it's time for his personal 'minions' to show up as well, so that the island nation's superhumans can 'level up' and improve in battle: if they don't work hard to improve, who will unlock more ninjutsu for Yu?
It's not that Yu didn't want to go all out, it's just that at this moment, sending out a powerful clone would mean there was no opponent to speak of!

In the end, it's just a matter of fighting each other, which is rather boring.

“Yuluo,”

"You're here so early?"

When Qiongmei came down from the second floor, she found that the person making breakfast had changed.

"Of course, I am now my master's disciple: serving tea and water, paying respects and keeping watch are my duties."

"There's no need to exaggerate like that,"

At this point, Qiongmei unusually went into the kitchen.

"Well, I'll help too."

Although it's only natural for Qiong to rely on her brother, she has recently had the idea of ​​giving Yu a 'surprise'.

(End of this chapter)