I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 119 Takano Shingon Sect

"Who is this?"

The three of them went out to go to school and met up with Nao.

The class monitor's questioning gaze fell on the girl behind You.

"Hello, I am Yura Hanakain."

After bowing to the class monitor, Yura raised her hand to Yu.

"He is Lord Yu's disciple."

disciple?

This 'ancient' title drew Nao's attention to Yu.

"Well, to put it simply, the Kakaiin family and our family were one family a thousand years ago. Probably."

"So Yura learned 'techniques' from me, which means she became my apprentice."

After hearing Yu's explanation, Nao, the class president, pushed up her round-framed glasses.

"I see~~"

"Let's go, everyone, to school together."

Everyone present had already left behind the social class where 'going to school' determined their future;
But Yu felt she should continue going to school every day: not for any other reason than for the sake of a sense of ritual!

Besides, if I don't go to school, am I supposed to go and scheme against the Metropolitan Police Department?
But then I thought of the Metropolitan Police Department.
"Yura, are you going to the Metropolitan Police Department after school?"

"Yes, Master."

The girl, a head shorter than the three high school students, nodded.
"Our family, the Hanakain family, also received an invitation from the Metropolitan Police Department, but we are not 'qualified' to participate in the exchange meeting where our master is."

But things are different now. She has become Yu's disciple, and immediately became the "ancient Onmyoji family that has revived its thousand-year-old tradition". Last night, the Metropolitan Police Department sent people to invite Yura Hanakain to participate in a higher-level "exchange meeting".

"Okay, let's go together then."

"Sora, Nao, you two go play at Koei's place by yourselves."

".Um,"

The class monitor paused slightly.
If I had known this would happen, I should have been with Yu before.
No, we need to sign a contract with 'Ah Li' and the others as soon as possible.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

A huge, dark bird spread its wings and cast a massive shadow on the ground.

As it glided down, flapping its wings and creating gusts of wind, it slowed down and landed on the Metropolitan Police Department's 'airfield'.

"Mr. Yu, Ms. Yuluo."

Police officers immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully and raising their hands in greeting.

"You two are here to participate in the exchange meeting, right? This way, please."

"lead the way,"

Yu put away the 'Shikigami: Ink Owl' and walked away, with Yura following closely behind.

The Metropolitan Police Department's "Extraordinary Exchange Meeting" is not just about showing off its strength and putting pressure on people; it also includes various benefits, perks, and "training" techniques collected by the Metropolitan Police Department.

"You can do this by gathering your demonic power at the soles of your feet."

In the Metropolitan Police Department's training ground, Fuji Seiko, acting as an 'instructor,' walks back and forth on the swimming pool.

Those 'folk superhumans' watched with great interest: most of them were still at the stage of strengthening themselves with demonic power and then throwing wild punches: just by relying on their strength to send bricks flying, even a little girl could knock down Tyson. But—the opponent couldn't just be an ordinary person.

Other extraordinary beings, the elusive 'Blood Hakama', the masterminds Tamamo-no-Mae and Abe no Seimei, and even...
The government's army!
In this situation, it's always good to master more 'demonic power' techniques.

It might just save your life in a critical moment.

"Young Master You is here too,"

"Who is this?"

The rich kid turned around and greeted Yu, who had arrived at the training ground under the guidance of the guards, and the girl behind him.

"Kakaiin Yura, a disciple of Lord Yu."

The young woman bowed and introduced herself.

"That Kakaiin in Kyoto?"

After receiving the girl's nod of approval, the rich second-generation seemed to be deep in thought.

"So, Brother You is also from a prestigious family~~"

"It's just an empty reputation."

Yu waved her hand, her attention falling on Fuji Seiko, who was walking on the water while explaining.

It must be said that the Metropolitan Police Department is quite capable.

He mastered many basic uses of chakra through his own exploration.

Climbing walls and wading through water may seem like insignificant skills, but they greatly enhance a ninja's mobility.

"As long as you master these two skills, there will be virtually no 'terrain' difficulties. In fact..."

Conversely, you can use the complex terrain to your advantage against the enemy!
As Fuji Seiko explained, many people's eyes lit up.

Walking on the walls of skyscrapers, treading water is as easy as walking on flat ground.
Even disregarding the convenience of combat, this 'style' instantly sets it far apart from ordinary people!

"Master, can we Yin-Yang sorcerers also do this?"

A soft question came from beside her from Yura Hanakain.

"of course can."

Yu answered casually.
"Whether it's demonic power, spiritual power, or even what America calls 'psychic energy': all extraordinary powers are essentially the same."

"It wouldn't be bad to learn the skill of treading water."

Hearing Yuu say that, Hanakain Yura became eager to try.

"Then, Master, shall I give it a try?"

"Go ahead,"

Next to the training ground is the Metropolitan Police Department's changing room.

Various sizes and styles of swimsuits are available: so that extraordinary people who are delighted by the sight can immediately begin practicing.

Having already used force to 'intimidate' them, now it's time for gentle persuasion: for ordinary superhumans without much ambition, joining the Metropolitan Police Department is a good option. After all, as superhumans, they can't just become cannon fodder.

The resources that the Metropolitan Police Department can provide are beyond the reach of ordinary forces.

Of course, geniuses are not included.

"Puha~~"

Emerging from the pool and wiping her face, Yura Hanakain looked around:
The other extraordinary beings, though constantly falling into the water, at least managed to stand on the surface, albeit unsteadily.

In contrast, after listening to the Metropolitan Police Department's 'lesson,' she behaved just like an ordinary person: every time she stepped into the water, she immediately fell into the water like a weight.

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"Yuluo, come here for a second."

The girl in the swimsuit swam over to Yu, who was waving from the shore, her blank face showing a hint of shame.

She was originally very confident in her athletic ability, but to her surprise, she felt nothing at all.

Is it possible that my master will kick me out because I'm so stupid?

He raised his hand and touched the forehead of the anxious girl.

You closed her eyes and sensed it for a moment.

"Master, is it because I have very little talent?"

Yura Hanakain hesitated before speaking, knowing her own limitations: the girl didn't consider herself particularly smart, except for her athletic abilities.

She was able to become extraordinary because she had a good father: although the process of becoming extraordinary was indeed torturous.

She absolutely did not want to experience the pain of gaining spiritual power a second time. "No,"

After examining the other person's body, Yu already knew what had happened.

"It's because you're so talented."

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After carefully examining the other person with chakra, Yu already knew why the girl had no clue why she was practicing water treading.

Similar to the Crown Prince, the girl's 'spiritual power' is extraordinary, causing her chakra to fluctuate greatly.

In other words, with systematic training, the girl may not yet be considered a 'Chatonla';
But he's definitely not some weak, kidney-deficient ninja sorcerer who gets out of breath after using a few ninjutsu.

That's where the problem lies—

"Your mental strength is very strong, but your physical body is not quite up to par, which makes it difficult for you to accurately control your spiritual power."

At this point, You touched her chin.

This situation is somewhat similar to that of Yakumo Kurama in Konoha.

As a powerful clan in Konoha known for its ability to rival the Uchiha clan in genjutsu, the Kurama clan naturally possesses exceptionally strong mental power. However, excessive mental power can become a burden on the body and may even lead to loss of control.

Of course, the Kasakain Yura in front of her didn't have that kind of powerful mental strength, nor was she as sickly as Kurama Yakumo.

"As long as you undergo systematic training for a period of time, you can refine all your excess mental energy into spiritual energy."

As he reached out and pulled the girl out of the pool, Yu explained.

"Your strength will not only improve dramatically, but you will also be able to solve the current problem of difficulty in controlling the situation."

"I see, thank you, Master."

The girl's anxiety disappeared, and a blank smile reappeared on her face.

That's great! If he were expelled for being too stupid, the pressure on his father from the family would be even greater!

"Refining spiritual energy?"

"As expected, those with inherited skills can become stronger through 'cultivation'."

The Metropolitan Police Department provides various training grounds and even has internal personnel to explain techniques and share experiences with superhumans. It's not simply about doing good deeds; at the same time, they are constantly collecting information and intelligence about these superhumans.

After learning the content of the conversation between Yu and Yura through the lip-reading expert's 'reading', Director Zhuya couldn't help but sigh.

What is humanity's greatest strength? It's learning and accumulating knowledge!
However, over the millennia, only fragmentary records of the once extraordinary information remain. Clearly, the core knowledge was passed down orally as secrets from large families. With the depletion of spiritual energy, these secrets have lost their mystique and will likely eventually become mere fantasies of our ancestors, thus being lost forever.

As a result, the Metropolitan Police Department has now begun to explore various applications of demonic power again, accumulating knowledge and techniques for its use.

Thinking of this, Director Zhu Ya couldn't help but feel envious.

It's good that there's a tradition to be passed down.
Whether it's the 'Yu-kun' whom the Hanakain family has sought refuge with, or the two children from the Isogai family: one family descended from Ashiya Dōman, and the other was of Kamo blood, both were once renowned Onmyoji families.

As for the other equally famous Abe family, they are currently playing the role of the 'major villain,' causing the Metropolitan Police Department a great deal of headache.

Why are there no families loyal to the government that have been able to inherit the legacy?
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Koyasan,
This is not the name of a single mountain, but rather the name of a mountain range.

Located south of the Osaka-Kyoto metropolitan area, adjacent to Nara Prefecture, and near Takano-cho in Waka Prefecture: the continuous green mountains are an ideal place for spiritual practice; a large number of Buddhist temples are located here, making it an important Buddhist holy site in the island nation.

"master,"

"Do we really have no lineage of Buddhism?"

In the main hall of the temple, under repeated questioning from his disciple, or rather his son, the old monk stopped his prayer beads and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"evil creature!"

"If your father had any magical powers, he would have taken you down first!"

After saying this, the old monk couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. In front of the image of Acala on the incense table, he turned around and angrily rebuked the monk.

"You said it would be too much trouble for you to inherit the temple."

"He went to Osaka to eat, drink, and have fun, and didn't call back even once in a year!"

"Now that you hear that a superhuman has returned to the world, you've come back and turned the temple upside down. How could I have such an unfilial son?!"

"Cough cough~~"

"Don't get angry, don't get angry, Master."

The young 'monk' had a head of beautiful hair and wore a black monk's robe haphazardly draped over his body.

Calling him a monk is an understatement; it's more like he's cosplaying. In fact, this young man believes he's just 'pretending'.

“Monks are taught to abstain from greed, anger, and delusion; you are attached to appearances.”

"I"

The old monk raised his prayer beads and lifted his eyelids.

"Get out of here, you old monk!"

Monks from island nations
It is permissible to marry, have children, eat meat, and drink alcohol.

The reason, well, is still because of the Meiji Restoration movement.

Unlike the Yin-Yang Bureau, which was abolished outright, Buddhism is deeply ingrained in people's hearts. As a result, the island nation's government issued the "Prohibition on Eating Meat and Having Wives," declaring that "from now on, monks may freely choose whether to grow their hair, marry, have children, or eat meat and drink alcohol."

Well, now that the government has said so, why should everyone continue to study so hard?

Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha sits in the heart.
Moreover, the monks in the island nation are not poor.

They don't need to resort to any attention-grabbing tactics, nor do they need to use any tricks like begging, fortune telling, or blessing rituals; they have their own secure jobs.

funeral!

After death, people are buried in the ground.

So where is he buried? The answer is: in a temple!

Does chanting at a temple cost money? Does cemetery plot cost money?
If the descendants do not have time, they will donate a sum of money to the temple every year to ask them to take care of the cemetery.

Furthermore, Buddhism is deeply ingrained in the minds of people in island nations. Regardless of what you believe in while you are alive, you must be given a 'Dharma name' after you die, which adds up to another expense. If you don't have a Dharma name, sorry, our Buddhist sanctuary does not bury such faithless people.

Furthermore, these temples are all family businesses passed down through generations, so in a sense, Buddhism has monopolized the funeral business in the island nation.

Therefore, while they may not become extremely wealthy, they can certainly enjoy a life of luxury.

"Good good,"

"I'm leaving, I'm leaving."

Seeing that his father was about to unleash the 'wrath of the wise king', the young man raised his hand and stepped back.

"Seriously, if you don't have it, you don't have it."

As the young man left the main hall, the old monk sighed.

Times have changed,

Even for those cultivators who are 'oblivious to the world around them',

I also know that in Japan today, there's a lot of talk about monsters... no, supernatural beings!
Rain women, dog demons, and Rashomon unleash their extraordinary powers, treating modern armies as nothing; there's also Suzuka Mountain elder 'Kaminari' who controls typhoons like a national catastrophe; and Inari god 'Mikuzumi' who bestows a thousand-meter-tall sacred tree, and so on.

In these extraordinary and powerful eras, their Buddhist community, let alone Bodhisattvas or Buddhas, didn't even have a single 'powerful monk' who had achieved enlightenment!

This is very embarrassing.

Although the 'funeral' business continues.
But when faced with the believers' question, "Can one become a Buddha?", the high monks all stammered and hesitated.

Stop with the cryptic talk. The Shintoists really did bestow miracles! It's not that we don't believe them, but if you Buddhists have any supernatural powers, show us what you've got.

"Ah, King Ming."

Just as the old monk clasped his hands together, preparing to chant sutras for the 'Acala' statue in the main hall, he heard hurried footsteps behind him.

"What are you doing here again?"

Turning back in displeasure, the old monk saw his son stumbling towards him, and:

A man and a woman, one tall and one short, dressed as an Onmyoji and the other as a ninja.

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(End of this chapter)