I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 137 Team Up to Take Down the Boss
"The situation is urgent,"

When Yu and the others arrived at the base command center in Gojo City,
Other extraordinary individuals also arrived one after another.

"I won't stand on ceremony; the government needs your strong support."

Director Zhuya pointed to the large screen in the command room, which was showing the scene of the great demon 'Ibaraki' wreaking havoc: 'Falcon' armed aircraft were firing continuously in the sky, while on the ground, multi-functional all-terrain robots known as 'Sentinels' were gathering on the battlefield.

However, it is not hard to tell from the scattered robot wreckage and the aircraft that crashed while billowing smoke.

These weapons, specifically designed to deal with superhumans, are of little use against 'ghost-level' demons.

It can't be said that there were no gains at all:

"Supernatural Countermeasures Department, haven't your people arrived yet?"

Yamagami Toru's voice came from the command platform.
"We can't hold on any longer!"

These technological creations are nothing more than lackeys that can be dismissed with a wave of the hand by the great demon Ibaraki.

But even if it's just getting the other party to 'wave', they've achieved their purpose: at least giving Yamagami Toru and Saito a chance to catch their breath.

"Mr. Yamagami, hang in there a little longer, reinforcements will be here soon."

After pressing the call button, Director Zhu Ya replied sincerely.

After releasing his fingers, he turned to look at the crowd:

"Do any of you have a good strategy for repelling this attack?"

Several months have passed since the arrival of the supernatural, but the power of technology has not been affected in any way:

With just a headset, you can keep everyone informed on the go.

Yamagami Toru's headset was also delivered to the battlefield by a robot.

"Ibaraki?"

"This is a very famous and powerful demon."

Wearing a trench coat from the last century and dressed like a corporate slave, teacher Sakuma Satoru spoke first.

"Is it possible to make peace?"

"At this very moment? Uncle, you must be joking!"

The rich kid picked up the conversation, shrugging under the angry glare of high school student Aiyo Aki.

"The other side is a famous powerful demon whose goal is to dominate the world—even if we want to negotiate, we must at least have the power to make the other side wary."

Peace talks are a diplomatic tactic used only when the two sides are evenly matched: when facing an opponent who is far weaker than oneself, who has the time to waste words with the other side? Just take them down!
".Yes,"

“The other party has no intention of negotiating: we have already tried to communicate with this Ibaraki.”

Director Zhu Ya's words dispelled that idea.

The aircraft that attempted to communicate was shot down from mid-air by the other side.

"I won't spout any empty rhetoric about the island nation,"

"Those who are willing to help this time will each receive 3 doses of 'Secondary Supernatural Potion' or 20 doses of 'Third-Tier Supernatural Potion' as a small token of the government's gratitude."

Killing demons or even chimeras wouldn't be difficult for anyone present. However, they lacked the technology to create supernatural potions. Even the Ishigaya siblings needed to obtain supernatural potions from the government to arm their personnel.

Traditional training methods present a significant obstacle from the very beginning.

"This reward, I'm afraid, is..."

You may have the life to take it, but not the life to spend it.

The blond-haired youth couldn't help but mutter aloud, a sentiment echoed by everyone present:

On the big screen, Ibaraki was unleashing his full power amidst a multitude of high-tech creations, relentlessly chasing after Yamagami Toru and Saito Suke, displaying remarkable invincibility.

Putting aside the excessively strong Ibaraki, even Yamagami Toru and Saito Suke have clearly unleashed Tiger-level power. For these Wolf-level superhumans to step into such a battlefield is simply suicidal!
"elder sister."

"Um,"

The Isogai siblings also looked serious as they stared at the screen.

This is a live stream from the extraordinary blogger 'KYG': only someone as skilled in speed as him could maintain a distance that is neither too close nor too far on such a battlefield.

Those small camera drones were blown away piece by piece by the aftershocks of the battle before they even got close to the battlefield.

They finally understood why their master, Hai Ren, had said that her Yin-Yang techniques were useless.

Faced with absolute power and speed, there wasn't even time to form hand seals!

If the two of them went to such a battlefield, they would definitely be the first to die—after all, the other superhumans all had some 'boxing' experience, while the two of them were true fighting novices.

The true 'traditional' Onmyoji places their spells in the back.

"Yu-kun, what do you think?"

Seeing that the Igoya siblings were considering quitting, Director Takeya turned to look at another 'Onmyoji'.

"We won't go,"

Yu waved her hand decisively, and then explained:

"My family's techniques almost entirely rely on 'shikigami' for combat."

Whether it's Yu, Sora, the class president, or Yura, their fighting styles are all similar to 'summoners': sending summoners to the front lines is absurd.

"However, I can provide 'shikigami' to assist you, but I'm afraid I can't help with anything else."

"grateful,"

Since Yuu had said so, Director Takeya couldn't say anything more.

"Amitabha,"

Amidst the chanting of Buddhist prayers, the young monk Zhixiong spoke.

“Benefactor Zhuya, please allow those at the Tiger level, or those capable of unleashing Tiger-level strength, to go to the battlefield first.”

"Those two benefactors are about to collapse."

Even with armed drones and robots buying time, Yamagami Toru and Saito Suke were already in dire straits. And judging from their ferocious expressions and the purple 'demonic aura' emanating from their bodies, they looked remarkably like:

"The two of them have entered a 'demonic' state, unleashing the power of 'evil spirits'."

Yu offered a casual explanation.

"If this drags on, it will backfire and get out of control."

"That's why Ibaraki isn't in a hurry to defeat them."

If the pressure continues, the two will lose control and gain two 'devil' subordinates.

? !
"Madam Tanimura, Master Shio, please make a move!"

Originally, after seeing Yamagami Toru and Saito Suke unleash Tiger-level power, the Metropolitan Police Department had planned to let the two weaken 'Ibaraki' first.

Upon hearing Yu's explanation, Director Zhu Ya's expression changed. If they continued to drag it out, they would not only be facing one 'Demon-level' enemy, but also two 'Tiger-level' enemies.

“Let’s go, Mocha, Mai.”

The girl with the two extraordinary dogs turned and left, and the young monk Zhixiong also walked outside.

They are all tiger-level 'experts', if they don't step up now, who will?

"I"

Sakuma Satoru, who looked like a middle-aged teacher, had just taken a step when he was pulled back by the girl next to him.

"Teacher, this is not the time to be stubborn."

A wolf-level opponent fighting a demon-level opponent could easily lead to death!

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Five city centers,
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~~"

Amidst the ruins, gasping for breath, Yamagami Toru once again knelt on the ground.

Poor Saito Suke is lying down again: but this time, he has no cards left to play.

His long hair receded, his demon horns retracted, and the keratinous armor on his body vanished. The wounded boy lay unconscious in the enormous crater. Although several armed drones attempted to rescue him, Ibaraki merely waved them away a few times.

Just blow these expensive technological creations to pieces!

"good,"

Ibaraki showed a hint of appreciation as he looked at Yamagami Toru, who was still able to stand up with difficulty.

"They've managed to hold on until now, so they must have some ability."

"Join Mount Oe and become a member of my dear friend Shuten-dōji's ranks!"

When faced with Ibaraki's offer of recruitment, Yamagami Toru did not answer, but instead asked a question:
"And what about ordinary people?"

How would you treat them?

Ibaraki looked smug when asked this question.

"Humanity?"

"Would you care about the ants at your feet?" Oh, I see.
"I'm sorry, I do mind."

He raised his hand again, trembling, with a few sparks of electricity flashing on it, reflecting on his resolute face on the mountain.

If it weren't for the unfairness of fate, he wouldn't have ended up on this path.

But in his heart, he was definitely not a bad person.

There's even a touch of chivalry.
"He's a samurai!"

After offering a word of praise, Ibaraki raised his left hand, curled his fingers, aimed at Yamagami Toru, and then flicked it.

call out----

clang! ! !
An invisible gale struck the golden light, producing a resounding echo.

The chaotic aftershocks forced Yamagami Toru to raise his arm to shield his face.

"donor,"

"This is entrusted to this humble monk."

After the raging wind swept past from both sides, Yamagami Toru finally saw that what was blocking his way was actually an immovable Myō-ō!

No, it's not Acala, but a phantom of Acala formed by magical power.

In the illusory image, there is a young monk.

"Thank you, Master Zhixiong,"

Yamagami Toru naturally knew this master of the 'esoteric Buddhism' of Mount Koya: almost everyone in the entire island nation knew him.

In the government's propaganda, Master Myohong of the 'Esoteric Buddhism' of Mount Koya was portrayed as a true enlightened monk who single-handedly suppressed demons for decades without ever boasting about it. When the 'Blood Hakama' attacked his door, he used his Buddhist supernatural powers to defend himself while sending his disciple 'Shio' away to inform the government.

Although he unfortunately passed away, he saved all sentient beings and his merits are immeasurable.
In short, thanks to the government's propaganda, it was as if Vajra had descended to earth and Arhats had been reborn.

As his only disciple and son, Master Zhixiong is naturally a household name.

Seeing the master arrive, Yamagami Tetsuya stopped insisting, turned around and ran towards the unconscious Saito Suke, carrying him away from the battlefield.

If the fight continued, he felt as if he were about to be 'devoured' by something, turning into a complete monster: Yamagami Toru wasn't afraid of death, but he didn't want to die either. Besides, a good person like Saito shouldn't die here.

"donor,"

"The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore."

In the 'Fudo Myo-o Statue', Shio holds one hand upright in front of his chest.
Upon hearing the young monk's advice, Ibaraki laughed domineeringly.

"Little bald monk,"

"I am the ghost of Rashomon,"

"What you see as a sea of ​​suffering is the very place I roam freely—show me what you've got!"

Faced with the arrogant and domineering 'Ibaraki' who wanted to do whatever he wanted, the young monk Shigeo no longer held back and took out a vajra from his robes.

"Kukai's 'Three-pronged Vajra'?"

An intriguing light appeared in Ibaraki's eyes.
"Let me see how much of Master Konghai's magic power you have, you little bald monk."

"Approaching,"

Hand seal with a single cobalt seal,
The young monk softly uttered Buddhist chants;

"Soldier,"

Then the handprint changed again, revealing the Vajra Wheel Mudra;

"fight,"

“the one,”

"all,"

"Array,"

"List,"

"exist,"

"forward!"

As the hand seals changed, circles of Buddhist light spread out, covering an area of ​​100 meters in radius: golden swastikas fell from the sky, golden lotuses bloomed on the ground, and chanting aloud rang out, creating a magnificent Buddhist spectacle.

"The Immovable King Formation?"

Ibaraki raised an eyebrow.
I felt a sense of being 'bound'.

Mount Koya is the sacred site of Fudo Myo-o (the Immovable King).

The Nine Syllable Mantra is the Acala Mantra of Esoteric Buddhism.

Vairocana Buddha, Vajrapani Bodhisattva, and Acala, appear to be three different individuals.

In reality, it is the secondary manifestation of the three secrets of body, speech, and mind of all Buddhas; namely, the 'body secret' is Vairocana Buddha, the 'speech secret' is Vajrapani Bodhisattva, and the 'mind secret' is Acala. Theoretically, once this formation is activated, even a great demon would be bound and unable to move.

Ok,
In essence, it is the 'One Thread Lantern Array' from the sealing technique.

This sealing technique can immobilize enemies trapped within the formation. Iruka Umino once used it on the Crown Prince, and the result was—

The Crown Prince lifted his leg and stepped out of the formation.

To put it simply, no matter what kind of technique it is, its power is determined by the skill level of the user.

It's not like any random Tom, Dick, or Harry can just learn 'Planetary Devastation' and seal the Otsutsuki.

If it weren't for the Six Paths Elder's remote power transfer, how would the Crown Prince and Erzhuzi have managed to seal Kaguya!

This "Ichito Lamp Array" was modified by Yumo into "Buddhist Dharma".
It can imprison enemies within the formation, but its actual effectiveness is...

"Little monk, is that all you've got?"

He was under the immense pressure of a series of lanterns—no, it was the 'Immovable King Formation'.

Ibaraki flashed in front of the young monk, raised his fist the size of a casserole dish, and slammed it down with overflowing purple 'demon energy'!
The young monk was not to be outdone by the 'Acala' that enveloped him, and all six of his arms met the attack together.

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"Doctor, quick!"

Just as the young 'Master Zhixiong' was holding off Ibaraki,
The helicopter has already transported the seriously injured Yamagami Toru and the unconscious Saito Suke back to the base. Theoretically, these two are still wanted, but given the current situation, unless the island nation's government has collectively lost its mind, it would never do anything to harm them at this time and in this place.

Many extraordinary individuals were watching from the sidelines!
"I'll help too,"

Squad leader Nao, who had just stepped out of the command room, adjusted her glasses.
She put her thumb in her mouth and bit it down, then slammed it on the ground.

"Psychicism!"

bang
A fox appeared out of nowhere on the ground.

"Orisagi, thank you for your help."

Nodding, the fox wagged its tail, walked proudly to the Self-Defense Force soldiers carrying the stretcher, and waved its paw.

"Put both of you down,"

At Director Zhu Ya's command, the soldiers put the two people down.

A fox named 'Orikasa' jumped onto Saito Suke, its body emitting a faint green light.

Wherever it passed, wounds healed out of thin air, and even the tightly furrowed brows of the boy in his unconscious state gradually relaxed.

Miraculous healing magic!

The other extraordinary beings all showed expressions of envy.
Healing abilities are far more valuable than destructive ones.

Unfortunately, this ability is currently only possessed by the Inari Shrine: apart from that 'Miko', the other selected shrine maidens are still in the training stage.

On the contrary, this fox, thanks to the favor of 'White Lord', mastered the divine art of healing early on, and became the object of countless important figures' desire to curry favor.

Unfortunately, she didn't care at all and could only command the class monitor, whom she felt a 'strange affinity' for.

"Chief, the situation is not good."

Just as the two wounded soldiers had finished receiving treatment, a report came from the command center.

"Master Zhixiong is about to collapse."

The group returned to the command room. On the screen, facing Ibaraki's powerful punch that could smash through a building, the young monk's "Fudo Myo-o" statue had cracks all over its arms, as if it would collapse at any moment.

Even with the support of magical artifacts and the suppression of 'arrays', the gap in strength between him and his opponent was still significant.

Fortunately:

"Mrs. Tanimura has joined the battle!"

When the young monks were suffering repeated defeats and could no longer maintain the 'Immovable King Formation'.

A giant three-headed dog charged into the battlefield and engaged 'Ibaraki' in fierce combat!
It's not that they don't want to rush forward, but the 'Immovable King Formation' will suppress everyone: including Tanimura Hoshino and her two dogs.

Since the monk's defeat is already evident, let's switch to another monk and use a rotation strategy.

(End of this chapter)