I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 271 Turning a Funeral into a Joyous Event
"what?"

"So much happened while I was in a coma?"

After navigating through the cracked modern city buildings, I settled into a building in Katsushika Ward. After reading the messages on my phone, I felt completely dizzy.

I just took a nap, and the whole world turned upside down.

"any drinks?"

"Milk, juice, beer?"

Without turning his head, the Ten-Headed Serpent King opened the refrigerator and asked...
The place they were in was an office of Nogi Trading Company; as for the staff? They had long since gone to take refuge.

The great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei gave the island nation's government several hours to evacuate and prepare: although the intensity of the battle still far exceeded everyone's expectations.

The destruction caused was truly astonishing: most of Bunkyo Ward, parts of Shinju Ward, Chiyoda, and many areas of Chuo Ward were reduced to ruins.

It shocked the entire world into silence.

"Juice is fine,"

Xiao answered while browsing the messages on his phone.

His employer, the "Young Lady" Jiu Kong Yao Ai, is actually the one who caused all these disasters?
Her power comes from the 'Great Onmyoji' Abe no Seimei; and that Great Onmyoji merely used her to spread panic, chaos, and despair throughout the entire island nation while revealing that Orochi was the 'mastermind' behind the Yomi Rift.

Immediately afterwards, Abe no Seimei threatened to destroy the sacred tree.

They drifted leisurely towards the Divine Tree District, easily taking down all the demon-level powerhouses from the island nation.

Until I met that person—

"If it weren't for this Yu-kun, the island nation would be finished, wouldn't it?"

Although I didn't witness it firsthand, the blurry video on my phone, along with the battlefield traces captured by bloggers who rushed to the scene, still left me deeply shocked.

This is a human being.
No, is this something a superhuman could do?
Especially that 'river' that starts from Bunkyo Ward, passes through Chiyoda and Chuo Ward, and connects straight to Tokyo Bay, is like a sword mark that only a god could have made!

In comparison, the difference between an ant and a tree is like that—the ant is only able to unleash a flying slash that can reach tens of meters with the aid of a decapitation sword.

"It's amazing, isn't it?"

A glass of juice was placed in front of Xiao, and a man named 'Ten-Headed Demon King Horse' sat down opposite him with a beer.

"Speaking of which, I've known this Yu for a long time."

As Xiao picked up the juice, he habitually sniffed it before awkwardly drinking it; at the same time, the Ten-Snake Demon King Ma gently poked the beer can from below with his little finger.

Gollum~~
He tilted his head back and downed the beer in one gulp.

The man recalled the time when the supernatural powers had just appeared.

"Back then, I was just an ordinary person, and I had to challenge superhumans in the arena."

"He was forced off the stage by Yu-kun's 'freezing spell' and was very dissatisfied. So he developed a technique called 'Fragrant God' in order to avenge his defeat."

After saying that, the man couldn't help but laugh.

"Now it seems that my cultivation is far from sufficient."

"No, Mr. Toja is already very strong."

Although Xiao fainted because he was 'violently fired' by his boss, based on his understanding of Jiu Kong Yao Ai, there was only one possibility that the Ten Snake Demon King Ma in front of him was unharmed: he had defeated Jiu Kong Yao Ai.

Nine Sky Shakes Love, but it's Tiger-level!
"Mr. Toja-ki, is there anything I can do for you?"

After all, Takashi had lived in Tokyo, this "melting pot," for a while and was no longer the naive high school student he once was.

The man in front of him had saved him twice, so he was obviously a very good person; but bringing him here was definitely not as simple as 'catching up': under normal circumstances, he should have just dropped him off at the hospital and left, just like the first time.

If one covets the 'decapitation sword,' there's no reason to return it to oneself.

"have,"

The Ten-Headed Demon King Ma didn't mince words and revealed his purpose.

"I want to take you as my apprentice."

"what?!"

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Bunkyo District,
"Dear viewers, I am..."

"Everyone, please look over there; that's where today's great battle will take place."

A group of video bloggers arrived at the periphery of the battlefield and, amidst the crumbling, dilapidated buildings, began live streaming with their equipment.

"Back off! Back off!"

"This is a military restricted area. Stop!"

"Are you out of your mind? These buildings could collapse again at any moment!"

Armed Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers have surrounded the entire Bunkyo Ward; even various armored vehicles have been brought in to guard the various dilapidated street intersections. Judging from their cold and hard faces, they are fully capable of directly opening fire and killing people.

The great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei was defeated, but the pressure he brought still permeated the island nation with a sense of oppressive fear.

Especially those Ground Self-Defense Force personnel who need to go to the front lines, their hearts are filled with fear mixed with anger, like a powder keg that could be ignited at any moment!
At times like these, anyone who dares to foolishly rush forward and shout "human rights" will only end up being riddled with bullets.

Even these bloggers eager to grab attention only dare to stream from the periphery. Drones?
Haha, then you're really going to jail.

They're not the infamous KYG, whose speed surpasses all superhumans below the Demon level; even the Japanese government can only watch his livestream with a heavy hand: moreover, the Japanese government often watches his livestream to understand the battle situation.

As the main battlefield, the entire Bunkyo Ward was almost reduced to ruins.

Countless elite schools and prestigious universities have been reduced to rubble; those that remain with reinforced concrete frames are considered lucky.

Besides these ruins, there are also massive plant remains, hills of all sizes, and black metal tentacles. Each of them is characterized by being "big," "extremely big," and "terrifyingly big." When humans step into this battlefield, it is as if they have entered the kingdom of giants.

In particular, the 'sword mark' that leads straight to Tokyo Bay serves as a constant reminder to everyone.

It belongs to the extraordinary, to the great power of the 'gods'!

In Chiyoda Ward, which was also affected,

Nagata Town,
First, the official residence.

High-ranking officials of the island's cabinet gathered together.

"This loss"

"Difficult to quantify."

"Hey,"

The battle of the strong has ended.

They also have to clean up the mess.

"Don't look so sad, everyone. I have some good news to share."

?

The moment the Minister of Economic Revitalization spoke, all the high-ranking officials in the meeting turned their heads to look at him.

This colleague, who works in economics, always manages to turn a tragedy into a celebration, making money from unexpected angles.

"Minister Shindo, please speak."

The island nation's prime minister wanted to ask, "What's the source of your joy?" but he stopped himself.

Anyway, he'll be stepping down soon, so he just needs to hold on for this last while. As for what happens after that? Once he resigns, who cares what happens next!
"Extraordinary individuals are themselves an extremely valuable resource."

Facing the gazes of more than a dozen other cabinet officials, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization spoke eloquently.

"And high-level extraordinary individuals are even more capable of bestowing extraordinary powers, spells, magical artifacts, and so on upon others."

As he spoke, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization pointed towards Bunkyo Ward.

"That battlefield,"

"I have already sent people to investigate."

"There remain a vast amount of high-strength special metal, soil and rocks with their own attraction, and Lord Hakuzosu's 'sacred wood'."

"These are all incredibly precious and extraordinary materials."

? ?
Yes,

A series of earth-shattering battles shook the entire island nation.

But they forgot that even the 'scraps' casually dropped by top-tier superhumans are treasures among treasures to ordinary people, and even to superhumans like themselves!

"You are all well aware of the properties of Lord Hakuzosu's 'Sacred Wood'."

The island nation's "Shinmoku" ground-effect aircraft carrier uses this type of wood to construct its keel.

"Those soil, rocks, and metals were all produced during the battle between Yu-kun and Abe no Seimei."

"Perhaps in the eyes of those two, it was just mud and sand tossed around; but to us, it was a unique and extraordinary material."

"As long as we have these extraordinary materials in our hands, rebuilding ten Tokyos would be more than enough; the losses caused by the battle are nothing to worry about!"

After listening to the Minister of Economic Revitalization's words, the previously somber atmosphere in the office became lively.

"And those powerful and wealthy people who fled,"

The Chairman of the National Public Security Commission pushed up his glasses, a cold glint flashing on the lenses.

"Betraying the island nation at this crucial moment means they won't need to come back—they'll leave behind their assets."

The high-ranking officials exchanged glances and all saw the upturned corners of each other's mouths.

They then accepted it with a perfectly legitimate reason!
Looking at it this way,
Isn't this a huge win?
"Some of the things on the battlefield are creations of Yu-kun."

The Prime Minister spoke last, summarizing the event.

"Director Zhuya,"

"Please go and explain the situation to Yu-kun."

Taking something without permission is theft. In the past, everything on the country's land belonged to the government.

But things are different now. That Yu-kun is now the greatest guarantee for the survival of the island nation, the 'guardian angel' of all the island nation's people; even the traces of battle on his things must be approved before they can be touched.

(End of this chapter)