I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 238 Dao Daosai

"Great!"

"So this is what a superhuman is like~~"

Inside the octagon, 'Black Wolf' and 'Young Lady' exchanged blows, their fists and feet whistling as they moved with lightning speed; their shadows flickered under the lights, drawing gasps of admiration from the ordinary wealthy spectators in the stands. But to those in the know—

"Oh my, there really is a 'young lady' participating in the competition."

A middle-aged man wearing a white vest and black trousers, revealing a muscular physique, walked out of the passage and came to Xiao's side.

"Such a methodical approach to offense and defense, is this 'young lady' a beginner who has just taken the potion?"

The middle-aged man is a martial artist who "holds the fort" here.

"Indeed, it's too rigid."

Xiao nodded in agreement with what the middle-aged man said.

Although he practices kendo, at this level he has a certain understanding of most fighting styles.

The girl codenamed 'Young Miss' was undoubtedly a true novice. The reason she fought relatively 'elegantly' was partly due to her superhuman physique boosting her ability to send bricks flying. On the other hand:

Upon realizing that his opponent was a novice, the martial artist codenamed 'Black Wolf' immediately changed his strategy.

Most of the time, he was on the defensive, deliberately guiding the girl's attacks.
Sparring partner!

"That's about it, Miss."

Guiding his opponent to move around and 'fight' in the octagon, 'Black Wolf,' who was secretly taking the initiative, couldn't help but speak up.

"If you just want to have some fun, you should have enough."

After several minutes of intense fighting, even the "dog-level" superhumans began to pant.

"Enjoyed to the fullest? Far from it~~"

However, the excited 'young lady' had just gotten excited and used the 'Orochi Transformation Technique' to transform into her grown-up form, but in essence, she was still an eleven-year-old girl, at the age when she was most playful.

"Fighting is actually quite interesting."

? ?
That's ridiculous!
'Black Wolf' almost couldn't help but curse out loud.
If he hadn't intentionally controlled the pace, his opponent would have already experienced the brutality of underground fighting.
No, given the physical abilities this 'young lady' has displayed, even her 'cat punch' could knock down countless people.

"Then, I'll get serious."

“This ‘young lady’ will end the battle with one more strike.”

?

Hearing what the other party said, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, who had 'grown up' using a special transformation technique, also became serious, raising her hands to block in front of her, and making a standard fighting stance.

After all, she had received several hours of 'special training' from her own scarred bodyguard, so she wasn't a complete novice when it came to combat; rather, she was:

A beginner who only knows how to use fancy moves but not real skills!
It must be said that chakra enhances a person in all aspects.

It takes a normal person ten days to half a month to get the hang of it, but for Jiu Kong Yao Ai, a few hours of practice is enough.

In the Naruto world, even five- or six-year-old children can go to the battlefield to fight, and chakra plays a crucial role in that.

"Be careful!"

While issuing a verbal warning, 'Black Wolf' strode forward with his fists clenched, actively approaching the martial artist, or rather, dancer, girl codenamed 'Young Lady'.

Will it be the left fist or the right fist?
Jiu Kong Yao Ai's gaze was fixed on the other person's shoulders.

Here it comes!

Just as the two sides were about to approach each other, a strange chill surged up Jiu Kong's heart-shaped head.

A black light suddenly struck!
puff,

As she instinctively flew backward, Jiu Kongyao felt a numbness in her shoulder.

One arm hung limply at his sides.

???

“It appeared!!”

While the retreating Jiu Kong Yao Ai was completely unaware of what was happening, the host outside the venue was already excitedly shouting.

"This is Lord Black Wolf's 'Stinger'!"

"With knuckles as strong as steel due to targeted training, coupled with a sudden burst of power, they can easily pierce a skull."

"To fight Lord Black Wolf is like dancing face-to-face with a martial artist wielding a sniper rifle."

?

"Just now,"

A flash of gold crossed her black pupils. Jiu Kong Yao Ai didn't look at her drooping arm; her gaze fell on the other person's bare feet.

"You attacked me with a front kick!"

"Impressive, the young lady drank the highest grade 'supernatural potion'?"

The man codenamed 'Black Wolf' exclaimed in admiration. Although the girl before him had zero combat experience and her skills were only the most basic self-defense techniques, her physical abilities were too good! She remained unfazed after taking his 'Poison Sting' attack and even guessed the true nature of his ultimate move.

"That's right,"

"My signature move is a variation of the 'Crescent Moon Kick'."

The so-called "Three Crescent Moon Kick" is a leg technique in which the leg is raised diagonally upward and used to strike the opponent with the ball of the foot. It is named for the crescent-shaped mark left on the struck area.

As he spoke, the man lifted his foot. Since the boxing tournament didn't care about weapons, it naturally didn't stipulate that one had to be barefoot.

There was only one reason he went barefoot: to unleash his ultimate attack—

"My toes have been working out for a long time,"

With a slight tap on the arena floor, the man suddenly unleashed a lightning-fast kick!
break--

He kicked the metal railing next to him.
The 'Black Wolf's' toes were like spears, instantly piercing through the arm-thick railing; it was as if this was not steel, but soft clay.

"My kicks are as powerful as a sniper rifle; they can pierce even the bones of a canine-level superhuman in an instant!"

As he spoke, Black Wolf withdrew his foot and his gaze fell on Jiu Kong Yao Ai's shoulder.

"but."

His kick just now,
It only dislocated the other person's joint.

"That's really interesting,"

Baga,

With a tug on the shoulder muscles, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, whose joints had recovered, moved her arms around.

"It seems Master was right,"

Even 'dog-level' superhumans,
It can also be used to develop various combat techniques from 'spiritual power'.

That's really interesting.

"Come on, let's continue—"

When Jiu Kong Yao Ai raised her hand and beckoned, the 'Black Wolf' on the other side shook his head.

"I surrender."

? !
“Young Miss, you’re not a dog-level dog at all, you’re a wolf-level wolf.”

If Black Wolf still can't figure this out after fighting this far, he's not a martial artist. When the attribute advantage reaches a certain level, even technique can't make up for the difference: especially since this 'Poison Sting' move is his ultimate killing move.

Continuing to fight is pointless.

"Tsk, it seems I still have a lot to learn."

Jiu Kongyao was quite unhappy that her "secrets" had been seen through so quickly.

"It's decided, you'll be my coach."

what?
“Excuse me, young lady, I am a martial artist from Watanabe Heavy Industries.”

He couldn't quite keep up with the young lady's train of thought, but 'Black Wolf' immediately refused: after all, he had professional ethics.
"It doesn't matter,"

With a domineering wave of his hand,

Jiu Kongyao's answer was perfectly natural.

"From this moment on, 'Watanabe Heavy Industries' is mine!"

???

After speaking, the girl walked out of the octagon without waiting for the referee's announcement, glanced at the stands, and pointed:

"That bandaged man,"

"Yes, I'm talking about you."

"Your swordsmanship is quite good, so come and become my subordinate."

Ah I?
Pointing to himself, Takashi was completely bewildered. Are all Tokyoites this eccentric?

He couldn't help but scratch his head, touching Xiao's head covered in bandages, and felt as if he were in another world.

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.

Mount Fuji,
Located in the south-central part of Honshu Island, Japan, about 80 kilometers east of Tokyo.

At an altitude of 3776 meters, straddling the island prefectures of Shizuoka and Yamanashi, it is not only the highest peak in the island nation but also one of the world's largest active volcanoes.

For the average person, it takes about three days to climb Mount Fuji and reach the 'Asama Taisha Shrine' located at the summit. Every July and August, about 30 tourists visit the shrine. Standing on the mountain, you can see a vast sea of ​​clouds and rolling hills below, as if you are in a celestial palace.

Of course, these beautiful views can only be seen during the day.

For the staff at the 'Mid-Mount Fuji Asama Taisha Okugami', let this damn view go to hell!

Evil spirits now roam the island nation. The Aokigahara Sea at the foot of Mount Fuji is a place where the 'Yellow Springs are sealed'. Living on the top of this mountain, overlooking all the mountains and watching the white clouds drift by and the sun rise and set every day, sounds like a fairy tale, but in reality, it is unbearable.

If it weren't for the condition of taking turns to rest in Tokyo every two weeks, they wouldn't want to stay in this godforsaken place.

The shrine, built from a large amount of locally sourced rock, and a cluster of guesthouses and shops surround the mountaintop.

"Sigh, there are far fewer people climbing the mountain this year."

Even with modern plumbing and heating installed, the shrine rooms still felt chilly and drafty, and several staff members sat cross-legged complaining.

"Everyone goes to worship the 'sacred tree,' so naturally fewer people come here."

"Besides, it's not safe at the foot of the mountain either."

The older staff member spoke up.
As the evil spirits wreak havoc, the area around Mount Fuji, with its abundant vegetation, has become a disaster zone.

In this situation, spending three days climbing the mountain is a real nightmare. If you encounter evil spirits along the way, you'll be left helpless. In the past, dozens of unlucky people would die on Mount Fuji every year. While it may look ethereal from afar, climbing it yourself is quite risky.

Now there are also evil spirits causing disasters, making it even more terrifying.

As the number of climbers dwindles, the staff at the summit become increasingly bored.

"Speaking of which, there aren't any extraordinary beings on this mountain?"

Bored, one of the young staff members spoke up.

Given Mount Fuji's status in the island nation, the fact that it hasn't exhibited any supernatural phenomena to this day is hardly extraordinary!
"Don't you think about it? A thousand years ago, most of the people in the island nation gathered around Kyoto. At that time, Tokyo was still a wasteland."

The veteran employee explained that the island nation's legends of ghosts and gods were active during the Heian period a thousand years ago, and it wasn't until 1457 that the Edo clan built a castle and settled in the Tokyo area, naming it 'Edo'.

A century later, Tokugawa Ieyasu was granted control of the Kanto region and established Edo as his capital, which is when the Edo area began to prosper. After Ieyasu established the Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo, which lasted for more than two hundred years, it gradually became the political and economic center of the island nation.

"According to official sources, the spiritual energy began to dry up a thousand years ago, and the extraordinary disappeared; at that time, Mount Fuji was probably uninhabited."

"That being said, it would be a great pity if such a magnificent mountain had no mystical significance."

boom---!
The young employee hadn't finished speaking when
A loud bang and a sudden shaking sent the unsuspecting group tumbling to the ground.

? ? ? ?
"earthquake?"

"volcano?"

Living in an island nation and working on this mountaintop, the staff immediately realized what was going on.

As the room lights flickered, the elderly staff member rolled over and, on all fours, crawled toward the work cabinet next to him.

"Let's go out and take a look!"

Wearing a safety helmet with a miner's lamp on its forehead, the elderly worker pressed a switch and crawled toward the gate.

?

"Wait for us!"

Several young staff members followed immediately.

Staying indoors during an earthquake is more dangerous. Besides, an earthquake near Mount Fuji could very well be accompanied by a volcanic eruption!
Continuing to hide in the house like a 'coward' won't help. It's better to go out and see what's going on. If things aren't right, they also have several of the latest large civilian drones here. Escaping is the best course of action.

Donning their tools and bathed in beams of light, the staff stumbled out of the house.

"what happened?"

We don't know either.

"Wait, look over there—"

Staff from other guesthouses and shops nearby also ran out, some shouting and pointing to higher places.

A crimson light emanated from there, causing everyone to gasp in shock.

Mount Fuji erupted?
By Amaterasu, is this an attempt to destroy this island nation?!

"Don't panic,"

The elderly staff member raised his hand, signaling everyone not to run around or shout.

"Is the earthquake weakening?"

indeed,

After the initial panic and shock subsided,

The staff, who were either wearing overhead lights or carrying flashlights, noticed this.

The earthquake was weakening, and the red light from the mountaintop was no longer rolling out; if it really was a volcanic eruption, then they wouldn't even have time to write their wills now.

After all, this is Mount Fuji, which is said to be powerful enough to destroy Tokyo if it erupts in full force!
"The earthquake has stopped? Or was it just a small-scale eruption?"

The earthquake came quickly and went quickly; the world fell silent once again.
If it weren't for the red light coming from above, it would have seemed like they were just hallucinating.

"I'm going to 'Sword Peak' to check the situation. Does anyone want to come with me?"

Looking up at the red light high above, the elderly staff member made a decision: no matter what happened up there, he had to go and see for himself.

"I"

"I am coming too!"

"Let's all do it together—"

Not only the shrine staff, but also people from other guesthouses and shops spoke up.

They work at an altitude of 3776 meters. If something happens, they can't escape in a hurry: drones can only carry a few people. It would be better if everyone went to check the situation together. Maybe it's just some lava overflowing from an earthquake. After reporting back, they can take tracked vehicles down the mountain as quickly as possible.

Having made up their minds, the group headed towards the mountaintop.

The summit of Mount Fuji is a volcanic peak with a diameter of approximately 500 meters and a depth of about 250 meters.

Surrounding the jagged crater are the 'Eight Peaks of Fuji': Kenmine, Shirayamadake, Kusushidake, Daiichidake, Izudake, Jojudake, Komagatake, and Mitake.

Sword Peak is the most frequented spot by hikers, and it's also where these staff members work: just a ten-minute walk uphill will lead you to the enormous peak.
"Oh, this,"

"Was it really a volcanic eruption?"

A group of people climbed up Sword Peak and saw the once-massive 'deep pit' filled with rippling red lava, resembling a huge lake.

Mount Fuji erupted. It's unknown how many areas it will affect.
Should we run, or run?

Ding ding ding,

Just as the group of people were staring blankly at the lava, a series of knocking sounds came from behind them.

What's that over there—?

Following the sound,

The miners' lamps on their heads and the lanterns in their hands all turned in that direction.

"Hey!!"

Next second,
A strong, resonant voice rang out.

"What are you shaking for? Move your lights away!"

Under the illumination of more than a dozen flashlights, everyone finally saw the truth behind the knocking sound.

An old man dressed in a blue robe, barefoot, stood beside a smoking lava pool, holding an iron hammer in one hand and a sword blank in the other. In front of him was a crimson iron felt.

"Sir, what are you doing here?"

"Forging a knife? Can't you tell?"

The old man was extremely rude. But then again, being shone with a dozen flashlights, anyone would be in a bad mood.

"Move the lights away, or you'll still shine them?"

brush,

As they saw the other side raise the crimson sword blank, the group of people quickly covered the lamps in their hands.

A volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Fuji, but an old man was forging iron beside the lava.

Without a doubt, this is an extraordinary being!

(End of this chapter)