I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 284 Preparation before the war
"Is everyone here?"

"Why did you suddenly gather everyone in the family together?"

In the courtyard of the Hanakain family residence, one after another, Onmyoji dressed in white hunting robes and wearing black eboshi hats rushed over. Upon seeing this scene, they couldn't help but ask each other questions.

They are a collateral branch of the Kakaiin family: originally in this era, not many people cared about the title of 'family', and everyone lived their own lives.

However, with the return of the extraordinary, the Huakaiyuan family rebuilt its 'millennial glory,' and a large number of people with the surname Huakaiyuan came to join them.

Those who have been repeatedly tested in terms of character, mindset, and talent are the best of the best.

"have no idea,"

"Let's wait for the orders from the head of the family. We're coming—"

As the two figures walked out of the room, all the Onmyoji immediately shut their mouths.

"A message has come from the underworld,"

Ryuji Hanakain, who was in charge, spoke up.
"The great evil spirit 'Sixth Heaven Demon King' Oda Nobunaga has escaped to the mortal world."

"At the request of the underworld, the Kakaiin family will send onmyoji—that is, us—to assist in the fight against the Demon King."

Although Yura is powerful, she is still a middle school student and has no interest in commanding battles. Her father, Hidemoto Keikain, needs to stay at the family headquarters, so this expedition will be led by Yura's older brother, Ryuji Keikain.

As for the Kasakain Mami Ryu next to her, she is clearly a man of few words.

“Each person involved in the operation shall go to the warehouse to collect three ‘substitute paper figures’, ten ‘explosion talisman paper’, and one ‘barrier jade pendant’.”

"These are for your survival, given to you by the family. Don't waste them."

As he spoke, Ryuji's gaze swept over the Onmyoji in the courtyard.

"Don't be stingy when you need to use it!"

As the 'strongest Onmyoji in modern times,' Yu naturally has expertise in Substitution Technique, Explosive Talisman, and Barrier Technique.

While he had no need for these low-level 'techniques,' they were very useful for the low-level Onmyoji in the family. Therefore, Yu taught Yura how to make these items, and Yura then taught them to the family members who were not good at fighting.

The various talismans and props created by these logistics personnel can greatly enhance the survivability of combat members.

so much?
Hearing Ryuji's promise,
The Onmyoji in the courtyard beamed with joy.
The substitute paper doll can block damage with the 'paper doll' and teleport oneself several meters away, making it a life-saving item.

The explosive talisman can produce a violent explosion, with a power similar to a hand grenade. The difference is that the explosive talisman does not cause shrapnel damage, but it cannot be avoided by supernatural beings such as evil spirits.

As for the 'Barrier Jade Pendant', it can form a small barrier that can withstand armor-piercing bullets, making it a coveted treasure for 'magic-type' Onmyoji.

Essentially, it's a magical artifact version of 'Puppet Technique: Mechanical Light Shield Seal'.

Granny Chiyo and Sasori of the Red Sand both used it to transform their arms into puppets, setting up magic circles on them. When needed, it unfolds to form a chakra shield, the strength of which varies from person to person. Due to the level of manufacturing, these jade pendants can only withstand one armor-piercing bullet, but they are already very powerful.

Even a regular wolf-level superhuman would suffer some minor flesh wounds from bullets; if they could withstand an armor-piercing bullet, they would be severely injured even if they didn't die, which shows how precious this jade pendant is.

Of course, no one would be foolish enough to stubbornly resist.

but--

The fact that the family has invested so much shows how dangerous this operation is.

For a moment, the dozen or so Onmyoji in the courtyard had different expressions; but no matter what they thought, since the patriarch had given the order, there was no option to back down.

The head of the Kasakain family

It is none other than the mysterious and unpredictable Yu-kun!

Some were cautious and began to think about how to survive if they encountered the enemy; others were arrogant and eager to fight.

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"Is this Tokyo?"

"This is the first time I've ever seen the real thing!"

A transport helicopter flew overhead, and a girl with a side ponytail pressed herself against the window, looking down at the skyscrapers below.

Looking down from the sky, the city buildings are nothing more than geometric 'boxes', and the endless stream of cars are just ants; as for pedestrians? With her ordinary eyesight, how could she possibly see them clearly?

"Saki, no."

What else?
Ryuji the Mountain God sighed.

He knew his childhood friend's personality all too well.

That's good too. Although they don't know what awaits them next, at least for now, they can relax a bit.

"Dad, Mom, I'm happy that you're both so optimistic, but—"

Meanwhile, Tatsuki Hayato looked at the empty air beside him with a conflicted expression.
"Could you please stop showing affection in front of your son?"

That's right,

They were rescued by a 'rain woman', and later, after being 'sent back' to the real world, they discovered that the souls of his parents had also come out and become his 'guardian spirits'.

Seeing his parents so affectionately watching each other behind him, Tatsuki Yuuto couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and sigh.

It cannot be repaired.
Give me back the tears I shed before!

What awaits us next?

Sitting on the other side of the cabin, the gloomy girl whose full name is Tatsuki Yukino asked.

The four of them took a trip to the underworld, and Yuuto and Ryuji even swam back and forth across the Sanzu River.

Her original plan was to cover up the incident and then have the four of them take control of their hometown: given their strength, it wasn't impossible.

However, the other three chose to call the police!
Are the police reliable?
Having witnessed her adoptive father's various clandestine actions since childhood, Yukino had long since lost hope in government agencies.

Dr. Chenyue's ability to wield absolute power in the small town is inextricably linked to the government's corruption!
"Please rest assured, gentlemen."

Seiko Fujii sat in the cabin like a javelin, and spoke to comfort the four of them.

"The government will not harm you. On the contrary, if you are willing to join the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department, the government can provide you with the most suitable training methods, maximize your potential, and enhance your strength."

What are the advantages of the government?
It is the result of pooling everyone's strength!
Most of the island nation remains under government control.

The vast resources give the government an unparalleled advantage: for example, the 'Flying Demon' Aiyoshi has the ability to absorb others to strengthen herself.

Under normal circumstances, they would be secretly using drugs; sooner or later they would be eradicated by the government or righteous people.

But after joining the government, many farms allowed her to smoke!

Her ability wasn't limited to absorbing humans, so her spiritual power accumulated continuously, causing her combat strength to skyrocket. As a result, her teacher, Sakuma Satoru, also reached the Tiger level, making her arguably the most effortlessly powerful superhuman in the island nation, making countless people in the know green with envy.

Which of the other Tiger-level warriors didn't fight their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood?
For them, it turned into daily flirting and playful banter, which then escalated to a more serious level.
Even Pegasus Aoi, who possesses the bloodline of Amaterasu and the 'Eye of God', still had to train hard every day and engage in frequent combat to obtain the 'Tiger-level' power!
It’s just that!

Even though Aioi Aki recently stated that her absorption and enhancement abilities seem to have reached their limit, they are still terrifying.

Similarly, there was a bandaged boy wielding a 'decapitation sword'.

He focused solely on killing fish, eventually reaching the level of a powerful wolf.

Who wouldn't be envious after hearing that?

"Of course, this is just a suggestion."

Fuji Seiko sincerely explained to the four boys and girls,
“If you do not wish to join the government, you can still exist as ‘civilian superhumans’.”

"However, you must comply with the 'Regulations on Extraordinary Personnel Conduct,' the 'Act on the Rights of Extraordinary Personnel and Ordinary Citizens,' and the 'Act on Assistance with Extraordinary Disasters.'"

Hey,
There was no second option provided at all.

Although the four of them felt helpless, they also breathed a sigh of relief.

They were all caught up in the extraordinary disaster caused by that doctor. Although they were just victims and 'coerced', it involved dozens of lives. If the government really wanted to convict them, could they resist?

If all else fails, joining the government is another option.

Even with the increasing number of superhumans, the government still pays them very generous salaries. "Ah, look—"

Saki, a girl with a side ponytail, pointed out the window and beckoned to the crowd.

“Those are the sword marks left by ‘Takemikazuchi’, and you can see them clearly from here.”

?

Upon hearing her words, the other three couldn't help but get up and walk to the window to look out.

Below, on the ground, a straight 'canal' runs straight through the skyscrapers, starting from the core area of ​​Tokyo, passing through three wards, and finally disappearing into Tokyo Bay!

Even with modern human technology, the time required to build such a giant 'canal' would be measured in years; however, the actual time it took for this mark to appear was measured in milliseconds and microseconds.

With a single sword strike, the city shattered and rivers changed course.

This is the true power of the gods!
"It's hard to believe that the great Onmyoji Yu-kun is about the same age as me."

Whether it was the 'bad monk' Yamagami Ryuji, or Tatsuki Hayato with his parents behind him, or the gloomy Yukino, they were all drawn to his attention.

Despite their youthful spirits, seeing the sword marks that stretched across the city below, they couldn't help but feel their blood boil.

"Commander Fujii, based on the micro-expression analysis of the four individuals, there's a 76% chance they'll choose to join the government."

The voice in the earpiece made Fujisei's eyes flicker slightly; the government had deliberately taken a detour so that the four of them could witness this earth-shattering sword strike.

When teenagers are at their most ambitious and proud, they often think, "If others can do it, so can I." Once they develop a competitive spirit, there is a high probability that they will join the government.

"Sigh, I've become the kind of person I hate."

Fuji Seiko, a former police officer and now the head of the Extraordinary Countermeasures Division, sighed and closed her eyes.

Those in high positions are destined to see 'human lives' as mere numbers; for the sake of victory, any means necessary are required.

Even if it means sending these high school students to the battlefield!

"Officer Teng, we've made our decision."

The voice in front of her made Fuji Seiko open her eyes, and Tatsuki Hayato, as her representative, walked over.

"We join the government."

really,

"welcome,"

The mature policewoman stood up and extended her right hand.

"I won't make any grand pronouncements. On the battlefield where I am, I will always be at the forefront of the charge and at the rear of the retreat."

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Bunkyo District,
Below the transport plane that flew by, at the end of the giant sword mark, a person stood there.

He was dressed in a dark blue samurai outfit, with wooden clogs on his feet and two samurai swords hanging at his waist. He looked like a samurai who had traveled out of a period drama.

But upon closer inspection, one can see that his clothes have a metallic sheen: they are made of extraordinary metal wires, and the thin 'cloth' is stronger than any bulletproof vest in the world, not even the kind of heavy bulletproof vest with steel plates inserted.

The wooden clogs on his feet were also made from the 'sacred wood' left behind by Hakuzosu in battle, and their strength far exceeded that of hot-rolled steel.

However, the two samurai swords at his waist were just 'ordinary' high-strength alloys.

Because these two knives held great significance for him.
One is a knife for 'father', the other is a knife for 'patricide'!

Yagyu Onoda,
He spent some time honing his swordsmanship in Hokkaido, and now that he has returned, it proves that he has reached the 'Strong Tiger' level.

However, this is far from enough. The sword marks before them silently tell the story of what a true strongman is.

He has been standing here silently for a day and a night.

"Should we wait any longer?"

"Of course, only Mr. Yagyu can unite the fighting samurai families."

In the distance, several government officials hesitated to move forward.

They were ordered to invite Yagyu Onoda, but Mr. Yagyu is currently comprehending 'sword intent'. If they go up to disturb him at this time, will they be slashed in return?

"How long will it take to 'realize' this?"

An official spoke up,
"I am also a superhuman. This sword mark is indeed earth-shattering, but just looking at it..."

Can you see the flowers?
Yes, the 'Takemikazuchi' summoned by Yu-kun is as powerful as a god; yes, this sword cuts through tens of thousands of meters, truly shaking two hundred countries with a single strike.

The only trace left is a smooth 'canyon'; now, the sea has overflowed and turned it into a canal.

No matter how you look at it—

Clang! !

Just then, the sound of a long sword being drawn rang out.

Having stood there for a day and a night, Yagyu Onoda suddenly drew his sword, and a beam of light shot into the sky!

The blade flash was not powerful, and it had no color, yet it seemed to contain every color; in an instant, it tore through the seawater in the sword mark, extending straight forward and instantly cutting a hundred meters away.

"Sea sea water"

Amidst the surprised, trembling voices of several officials,
The sea surface, cleaved by a single sword strike, rippled and surged, yet it seemed as if separated by invisible glass, only rising and falling on either side of a new sword mark.

"This, this is?"

"This is the result of mastering the 'breathing technique'."

The voice rang out in front of them, and the officials suddenly realized that Yagyu Onoda was standing in front of them without them noticing.

"Mr. Yagyu!"

The officials all bowed in salute.

Yagyu Onoda ignored their actions and continued speaking to himself:

"You can't see anything because you're not strong enough."

"This sword mark contains the spiritual power of 'Takemikazuchi'—no, it should be called divine power."

Actually, it should be called 'Chakra'. However, the name is just a label; as a swordsman focused on swordsmanship and 'breathing techniques', Yagyu Onoda sensed a magnificent and boundless divine power within the sword marks!

This power was so terrifying that it seemed as if anyone who touched it would be reduced to ashes.

At the same time, he also tried to imitate and reproduce this power; after standing for a day and a night, he finally gained some insight—

"Keep an eye on this place, don't let anyone destroy it."

"Swordsmen who learn breathing techniques can all comprehend the supreme swordsmanship from here in the future!"

???

"Yes, we'll report it immediately!"

Several bowing officials looked astonished, never expecting that this sword mark was actually the place where the Wu family 'upgraded'.

Thinking about it carefully, 'Takemikazuchi' was originally the god of swords, the god of war, and the god of military affairs in the island nation. It is only natural that the sword marks he left behind can help people comprehend the supreme way of swordsmanship: it is much more reliable than suddenly breaking through by looking at mountains and rivers, right?

"Director Zhuya, hi, it's me."

One official pressed his earpiece, while the others took the opportunity to speak:
"Mr. Yagyu, the government would like to ask you to take action."

"Who is the opponent?"

An official immediately answered Yagyu Onoda's question.

"The Sixth Demon King, Oda Nobunaga!"

(End of this chapter)