I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 244 Turning enemies into enemies

Chapter 244 Turning enemies into enemies
"Haha, what a surprise!"

"Did everyone see that? The famous sword didn't fall into the hands of those veteran superhumans, but was taken by this bandaged boy—"

Holding the world's most advanced live-streaming equipment, donated by multiple countries, the extraordinary blogger 'KYG' live-streamed his descent down the mountain.

While Mount Fuji may appear magnificent and magical from afar, once you actually climb it, you'll realize that the higher you go, the more desolate it becomes, with no scenery to speak of. Moreover, descending is even more difficult than climbing; without tools to help you, you can easily tumble and roll for hundreds of meters. That's why there's a saying, "Never climb it a second time."

If an ordinary person were to speed down this terrain, the final outcome would definitely be turning into an "invincible fire wheel," rolling for hundreds of meters before being smashed into a bloody pulp.

But for the group who were fighting and running, this terrain factor wasn't too much of a problem.

[I need information about this boy in three minutes!]

[My brother is so handsome!]

[Nonsense, his face is covered in bandages, how can you tell if he's handsome or not?]

Wow, the Hattori family has gone berserk! It's questionable whether these three can even escape.

"My knife! My knife!!"

Just as the live stream chat said, Hattori Hanzo was like a madman, unleashing all sorts of kunai and shuriken with power no less than that of an anti-material sniper rifle, hurtling towards the fleeing trio.

Ding ding ding ding,

However, the 'decapitation sword' in Xiao's hand was originally shaped like a door panel, so he only needed to turn it sideways to block, and it became a perfect shield.

In the chase and escape,

The group has arrived at the mountainside of Mount Fuji.

The surrounding area was no longer littered with pebbles like the mountaintop, but had become lush and green, with groves of trees appearing before our eyes. Also:
Hiss hiss hiss

The black-suited ninjas chased after them into the woods;

They were immediately caught off guard by a venomous snake that suddenly sprang up from the grass and leaped down from the tree.

"A snake?"

"Something's not right, this is..."

"Be careful, these snakes are extraordinary beings!"

Given the skill of those pursuing them, ordinary snakes couldn't harm them at all.

However, these snakes are not only incredibly fast, with strong armor and sharp teeth, but once bitten, they can immediately cause palpitations, shortness of breath, and weakness in the limbs.

"Damn it, these snakes are highly venomous?!"

"Help me, help me—"

"Drag the person out."

In the blink of an eye, the superhumans who had chased into the woods were thrown into chaos, and several unlucky ones were even bitten by the snakes and fell to the ground in the grass.

"Hahaha~~ What a veteran superhuman, nothing special!"

As it swam rapidly, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, who had transformed into a snake, laughed wildly.

It wasn't meant to be sarcastic, but rather:

From the heart.

She was almost defeated without injury by a champion from a certain "Kengan Association" as soon as she stepped out, which made Jiu Kong Yao Ai question her life.

It seems that this is about the same level as ordinary superhumans.
She was just unlucky to have encountered a top-tier expert.

"Baka—"

The only one still chasing closely is someone whose teeth are practically grinding to powder.

With a series of slashes and parries, Hattori Hanzo deflected the attacking venomous snakes with his short sword. At the same time, he reached behind his back and pulled out a scroll, but:
Only one left.
brush,

With a flick of his wrists, a dense barrage of shuriken shot towards the three people in front of him.

"Mr. Black Wolf, hide behind me!"

Holding a large sword, Xiao took the lead in covering the rear, using the decapitation sword as a shield.

Jiu Kongyao didn't even bother to look; the opponent's attack wasn't enough to hurt her.
"careful!"

Xiao's loud warning rang out behind him, but it was too late.

brush--

Hattori Hanzo threw an armor-piercing bullet like a kunai; it arced through the trees and hurtled towards the giant snake from the side!

Gunfighting - Unarmed Version
"what?"

Because Xiao and the black wolf were protecting her from behind, she didn't expect the attack to come from her side, and so fast! The giant snake only had time to twist its body to dodge, and the flames and smoke of the explosion rose into the air beside her.

"Ouch~~~"

Even with her scales protecting her body, Jiu Kong Yao Ai cried out in pain after being hit by an armor-piercing bullet.

"Miss?!"

"Humph,"

Having severely injured the 'snake-like superhuman' with a single move, Hattori Hanzo was about to rush forward to finish him off when a cold glint of light caught his eye.

"Get out of my way, you little brat who got away with it!"

Faced with Takashi wielding a 'beheading sword' blocking his way, Hattori Hanzo impatiently swung his sword to meet him.

This bandaged-haired boy was only at the Dog level; he managed to injure Takagi Mikazu through a sneak attack. Then, while Hattori Hanzo and Takagi Mikazu were fighting, he managed to steal the extraordinary sword in the chaos. It was just pure luck—

Click,

As the two swords clashed, Hattori Hanzo's pupils contracted.

His short sword, worn smooth and nicked from the series of battles, finally gave way when it met the boy's wielding broadsword.

Oops!

Unexpectedly, the weapon couldn't withstand the pressure at this moment.
The short sword snapped, and he retreated hastily! Although Hattori Hanzo escaped the danger of being disemboweled, he was slashed in the chest.

"call--"

Unlike Hattori Hanzo, who was injured again, Takashi took a deep breath as his greatsword absorbed the opponent's blood, and new power surged into his body.

"Come again!"

Xiao, greatly encouraged, brandished his broadsword.

The two-meter-long "decapitation sword" was wielded with great force; with the balance shifting, it turned around and chased after Hattori Hanzo to slash!
???

Yes
After calming down from his injuries, Hattori Hanzo realized that 'vampire enhancement' was a characteristic of this 'famous sword'.

No, my spiritual energy is almost completely depleted, and my injuries are too severe.
If the fight continues, he will become a sacrifice to this famous sword.

"Kid, I'll remember you!"

With a final, fierce gaze sweeping over Takashi's entire body, Hattori Hanzo leaped backward.

brush,

The figure faded rapidly into the woods and finally disappeared.

swish swish swish

Her gaze swept over the fallen bushes beside her, and Empress Xiao belatedly realized what was happening:

"Is this running away?"

Alright, let's see the young lady first—

"Cough cough, that almost blew my insides out!"

On the other side, protected by the black wolf, 'Little' Jiu Kong Yao Ai, supporting her waist wound, leaned against a tree trunk.

"Young Miss, what's wrong?"

Upon seeing his 'shrunken' boss, Xiao, who had been rushing over, paused in his tracks.

"What are you doing standing still?"

"Hurry up and carry me back, it's not safe here!"

The moment the little girl spoke, Xiao was immediately certain: that tone definitely belonged to the boss.

"Oh,"

Although they were puzzled as to why the young lady had become the 'little lady,' they were extraordinary beings, so nothing was unexpected: if the young lady hadn't transformed into a giant snake to defend herself and summoned venomous snakes to ambush them, the three of them would have had no chance of escaping at all.

"I'll carry you on my back."

"I do not want!"

"I already said to carry it: isn't your knife just a stretcher?"

Upon hearing the little girl's words, Xiao readily agreed and put down the door-sized "decapitation sword".

This knife is 2.5 meters long, with the blade itself being 1.8 meters long and 64 centimeters wide. It can easily lift a little girl. Moreover, there is a round hole at the tip of the blade, which is just the right size to reach inside and grab.

Thus, the freshly made 'decapitation sword' was transformed into a stretcher.

Xiao and the black wolf lifted them up one after the other, carrying Jiu Kong Yao Ai lying on the knife, and they sped through the forest.

"it's over,"

At the summit of Mount Fuji, Director Takeya adjusted his non-prescription glasses.

If possible, the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department would certainly like to acquire this weapon, known as the 'Decapitation Blade,'. However, with various powerful factions eyeing it covetously, the probability of the government seizing the blade has plummeted: if someone else takes it, it's merely a matter of 'the most capable taking it.' But if the government does take it, the other factions will undoubtedly launch a coordinated attack: after all, the government is nominally the 'greatest.'

If the government is too powerful, the lives of superhumans will certainly not be easy.

These bastards—

Director Takeya turned his head slightly and glanced at Takeo Koga and Miwa Takagi, who were receiving simple treatment for their injuries under the protection of their respective family members.

Both of them were seriously injured by Hattori Hanzo; one nearly lost his life, and the other lost a hand.

The alliance between the Qiu and Wu families has vanished.

Next:
Find out the identities of those three people and then win them over.

The cabinet government, after all, effectively controls the island nation and has plenty of means to get what it wants.

"Director, we have news."

The Metropolitan Police Department has the authority to access all citizen information, and Fujiko quickly came over to report in a low voice.

"Of the three, the identity of the martial artist has been confirmed."

"His name is 'Black Wolf,' born into a family of athletes, and is a master of protective karate. After participating in the Kengan Tournament, he achieved a 32-fight winning streak and won a Level 3 Extraordinary Potion. Through his own efforts, he trained to the Strong Dog level."

"His signature move is the 'Crescent Moon Kick', a kick made with toes strengthened through 'part training,' which is as powerful as a regular sniper rifle."

If someone like that continues down this path, becoming a wolf-level player is highly likely.

"He originally belonged to Watanabe Heavy Industries,"

"But we found out that Watanabe Heavy Industries had just been acquired."

"The buyer, is it that snake-like extraordinary girl?"

Upon hearing Director Takeya's words, Fuji Seiko nodded.

"right,"

“Our people also found out that she is the mastermind behind Chiba Shipping.”

"But the trail ends here."

Chiba Shipping is a shipping company located in Chiba City, but there is no such young lady in this company: in fact, even the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department does not have her facial data.

It's important to understand that in this society, it's practically impossible to exist without having one's facial features recorded with the Metropolitan Police Department.

"It doesn't matter,"

Now that he knows the other party is the mastermind behind Chiba Shipping, Director Takeya can simply pay a visit without any hesitation.

Whoever obtains the extraordinary sword can use it for the government. Furthermore:

That knife doesn't seem as powerful as I imagined?
Where is the bandaged boy?

"Feel sorry."

The boy was dressed in plain clothes, without even a pattern;
With bandages wrapped around his head, the Metropolitan Police Department couldn't figure out his background for the time being.

"Perhaps the Kengan Association knows, but..."

The president of the Kengan Association is a close friend of Yu-kun's sister. She is also very strong and has no ambition, only wanting to 'surpass humanity'. In addition, her organization, the Kengan Association, has attracted a large number of top conglomerates to join. Without the approval of the higher-ups, the Metropolitan Police Department would not dare to investigate such a force rashly.

"Is that so?"

Forget it, as long as they're in an island nation, we'll find them eventually!

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.

at the same time,

Izu Island, Atami City
When Izu Island is mentioned, most people will think of "The Dancing Girl of Izu," a novel by Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata, which tells the story of two young people who meet, get to know each other, cherish each other, and part ways. Although there are no earth-shattering events or vows of eternal love, a poignant love story is depicted on this island.

However, in modern times, this place is also filled with skyscrapers.

The 'dancers' who once wandered around making a living have become 'private possessions' enjoyed only by the powerful.

This is not

In a quaint courtyard,
A young woman, resembling a Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman), stared blankly at the screen on her phone.

The live stream has ended, but the chat is still full of speculation about the identity of the 'bandaged boy'.

Some say he's the son of a high-ranking official in the Metropolitan Police Department, others say he's the heir to a conglomerate, and still others say he's a disciple of a reclusive master who has emerged from seclusion.
Others might not know who this "bandaged-haired boy" was, but as a former sparring partner, Busujima recognized him at a glance from his swordsmanship, movements, and footwork:

"filial piety?"

what happened,

Didn't he get third place in the Koshien Kendo tournament?
Looking at the message on his phone, he jumped into the sea and escaped, crossing the sea to Izu Island, 'opposite' Yokohama, leaving the tall high school girl stunned.

In just a few days, that junior student, who was somewhat passionate, somewhat stubborn, and somewhat dull...
Why did they end up on the summit of Mount Fuji, fighting over some extraordinary sword?
This is not normal.

According to Busujima's plan, Takashi should have already "returned home in glory," rising through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police Department in Shimane City to become a respected police officer who guards the area: just like his father, this was also his ideal.

But in a few days,
Right there in the live stream, numerous extraordinary individuals seized famous swords and fought their way through the enemy lines.
This world is so magical!

"But, a transcendent sword?"

interesting,

As a 'swordsman', Busujima is naturally also interested in 'knives'.

"Tokyo,"

Are we going back to that place again?
Last time I was chased and had to jump into the sea to escape, this time I will definitely not be so pathetic.

crackling and popping

Lightning flashed through his hair as Busujima stood up.

Let her see what's so special about that extraordinary sword!
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.

Ota Ward, Tokyo

"Young Miss, is your injury?"

The scarred bodyguard who arrived just got out of the car and saw Jiu Kong Yao Ai covered in blood in the park.

"I can't die!"

With a nonchalant reply, Jiu Kongyao released her hand from the wound on her waist: "The wound has scabbed over and is constantly healing."

In his pursuit of 'immortality', Orochimaru developed a series of 'Orochimaru-style' ninjutsu. Almost all of them were focused on survival, with rapid self-healing being just one of the less noticeable techniques. Later on, there was even the 'Orochimaru-style Substitution Technique,' which could completely refresh all states: a new body would crawl out of one's own mouth. It was a bit horrifying, but it could heal all injuries.

“They are both my new subordinates,”

Raising her hand to the side, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, now back in her little girl form, gave the order.

"Take us to the dock."

"Yes!"

The scarred bodyguard nodded in agreement, glancing at the two young ladies' newly recruited 'colleagues' at the same time.

The young man with well-defined muscles was wearing a vest and capri pants. His bare feet were covered in dried blood, and his body was marked with signs of battle.

The other boy was ordinary-looking, with his head wrapped in bandages, carrying or leaning against a two-and-a-half-meter-long broadsword.

They are all extraordinary individuals.

"You two, please come this way."

More than half an hour later,

A sedan and a minivan were parked at a dock.

Tokyo has a huge geographical advantage due to its proximity to the sea, with numerous docks in Ota Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Minato Ward, Chuo Ward, Koto Ward, and Edogawa Ward.

This dock is an asset under the Jiu Kong family: with a single order, all the warehouses at the dock were immediately cleared out.

Click click click

The massive roller shutter door rose with a mechanical hum.
The little girl-like Jiu Kong Yao Ai led Xiao into the warehouse, her gaze sweeping around:
"fish?"

The warehouse contained large pools of water.

The pool was teeming with sardines, so crowded it resembled a subway on the way home from school, a sea of shimmering scales.

"Go, make a cut."

"what?"

"Huh? Isn't this knife supposed to suck blood?"

Under Jiu Kongyao's gaze that seemed to look at him like an 'idiot,' Xiao scratched the bandage on his head and walked to the pool.

Pfft

The massive cleaver sliced through the pool, instantly slicing dozens of sardines in half.

"My power has increased slightly."

Xiao closed his eyes and sensed it for a moment, then clenched his fist.

"very good!"

"Kill all the fish in these warehouses first. If it's not enough, I'll have someone send more over."