I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 301 Tactical Base Swap
"Infernal Sword Prison!"

The "recapture of lost territory" on the periphery is merely a minor skirmish by the multinational coalition; the decisive battle is the extraordinary war in the core area.

It is a battle between Ōtakemaru, the young lord of the Sea Kingdom, and Hyuga Toneri and Guren!

In a low voice,
In the heat of battle, Ōtakemaru suddenly plunged his longsword into the ground.

As his sword plunged into the earth, the entire battlefield seemed to speed up time hundreds of times. Countless 'grass blades' burst forth from the soil, vying to stretch their bodies toward the sky. However, these 'blades' were all tens of meters tall and made of solid rock, radiating a dark light.

Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom

The continuous roar spread outwards, and these 'earth spikes' emerging from the ground were like lawns breaking through the soil; in the blink of an eye, they spread for thousands of meters, turning the entire battlefield into a veritable 'infernal sword prison'!
Meanwhile, new earth spikes constantly split and grow on these giant earth spikes, leaving the enemy with nowhere to escape.

Such a terrifying attack drew the attention of many extraordinary individuals on the battlefield.

No wonder the ships of the Sea Kingdom can fly; this would be impossible on land.
They were all wiped out because of their own young master!
"Return to Heaven,"

The azure sphere of spiritual energy suddenly expanded outwards, blocking and destroying these giant earth spikes.

No matter what kind of attack it is, for 'Hyuga Toneri', all he needs to do is activate 'Return to Heaven', and he becomes invincible.

crackling and popping

On the other side, as dim lightning flashed, the great demon named 'Red Lotus' had vanished without a trace.

He transformed into a winding black lightning bolt, traversing the darkness along a strange, intermittent path; a series of lightning bolts flashed continuously within the 'Sword Prison,' and no matter how earth-shattering the attack, it could not harm him in the slightest.

but--

"Huff, huff, huff,"

As the lightning subsided, the black lion-shaped 'Crimson Lotus' appeared beside Hyuga Toneri, panting and cursing.

"Damn bastard,"

"Hey, do you have any ideas?"

Honglian had just been resurrected when he had to face the Demon King, who was once on par with his 'master'. After a fierce battle, although his attributes were advantageous to his opponent, his opponent's strength was superior. By now, Honglian had used up all the moves he could, but he could not see any chance of victory.

"No,"

Hyuga Toneri replied coldly.
The opposing Ōtakemaru was covered with a layer of earth-type defense, which could block the 'Gentle Fist' attack that cut off spiritual power;

He can effortlessly employ various earth-based defensive techniques, making his defense ridiculously strong; his speed and strength are also considerable, leaving even Hyuga Toneri's "God's Eye" with no good counter.
Of course, these are just superficial 'settings'.

As long as Yu thinks, who wins and who loses is entirely up to him: but there's no need to tell 'Red Lotus' such things.

"Hmph, what a hassle."

As a powerful demon created by someone weaving memories with the body of a 'White Zetsu', even the warlike Guren felt helpless against the 'Ōtakemaru' before her.

The opponent was not only stronger than them, but more importantly:
"With Suzuka Mountain around, we simply can't outlast him!"

Annoyed, Honglian looked up at 'Mount Suzuka', which was located above the battlefield.

Ōtakemaru brought it to the battlefield not to show off: this sacred mountain continuously provides spiritual power to the Sea Kingdom, which is why the extraordinary beings who followed have been able to fight until now.

Of course, Guren also felt that it was not optimistic about how much spiritual power Ōtakemaru himself had left.

For powerful demons like them, a fierce battle lasting half a day would be no problem at all.

As the Demon King, his demonic power...
It's not inexhaustible, but it's certainly not so easily depleted either.

"What have you been doing so far?"

"Why did you have to revive me only now!"

Thinking of this, even the black lion-shaped 'Red Lotus' couldn't help but curse out loud;

If we had resurrected him sooner, he could have played around in the human world for a while. Now, he's facing top-tier enemies as soon as he's out:

"I'd rather fight in Takamagahara!"

"We decided to summon you at this time precisely because we know your personality."

Hyuga Toneri coldly replied that apart from the two of them, the other 'tails' were not suitable for offensive battles: they would lose even more miserably against Ōtakemaru.

But they couldn't win either, and with the other 'tails' tied down, then:

"withdraw!"

If you can't win, just leave. There's nothing shameful about it.

"Huh? What's this?"

"The Nine-Tails' forces have retreated again?"

On an 'Atakebune' (a type of boat), KYG, who was live-streaming with a handheld device, exclaimed in surprise.

This is the inland area of ​​the Philippines, the territory of the Nine-Tailed Fox: if it weren't for the fact that nuclear weapons have little effect on 'great demons', other countries would be preparing to dump nuclear bombs here.

Now that these powerful demons have fought and retreated to create distance, they immediately turn around and leave without hesitation: the question is, where can they run to?
brush--

"Lord Crab Princess,"

Upon seeing a figure leap onto the boat, KYG immediately ran over and knelt down on one knee.

"Are you okay?"

"It doesn't matter,"

After using a large number of clones to quickly improve her ninjutsu proficiency, the returning 'Kani Hime' waved her hand.

"Pass down the order: prepare for pursuit!"

"Also, gather all the wounded together."

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.

"The Nine-Tails' forces have been defeated?"

"Yes, we lost again!"

"Hahaha~~ Good, good, good!"

"You mere nine-tailed fox, tremble before the young master of the Sea Kingdom!"

As news of the battle from the 'front lines' arrived, countries like Japan, Russia, and South Korea, which are 'nearby', as well as other countries, all breathed a sigh of relief.

The terrifying aspect of the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces lies in their complete disdain for communicating with humans; the countless 'Byakatsu' released by Blood Hakama are somewhat powerless against superhumans; even modern armies can fight the Byakatsu and synthetic beasts to a standstill.

However, for ordinary people facing demons, it's like facing an army equipped with firearms, unlimited ammunition, and capable of flight.

In this situation, what other outcome could there be besides being wiped out in large numbers?
For an ordinary person, defeating even a single demon is extremely difficult.

Fortunately-

"Young Master, we love you!" "From this day forward, I am a citizen of the Sea Kingdom—no, a dog of the Sea Kingdom!!"

"Waaaah~~ Young Master, you are our god; we will definitely build a golden statue for you!"

Witnessing the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces retreat once again during the live stream, countless people were overwhelmed with excitement, especially the Irregulars, who were all bowing in worship and shedding tears.

Thanks to the "efforts" of numerous extraordinary individuals, the island nation barely managed to repel the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces, suffering casualties of only a "mere" few hundred thousand. However, the non-Liberty side did not have as many extraordinary individuals, and with America directly withdrawing its troops, their defeat can only be described as "a complete rout." The towns swept by the demons suffered incalculable casualties!

Now, things have finally turned around!

"Okay, okay~~"

Even the cabinet officials at the Prime Minister's Office in the central region of the island nation, who had been closely monitoring the war situation, relaxed.

"Thanks to that 'proud and arrogant' Hyuga Toneri,"

One of the executives couldn't help but laugh and said,

"They actually went to provoke the Sea Kingdom."

The previous Sea Kingdom of Suzuka Mountain was indeed only on par with the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces, and even at one point it was at a disadvantage.

However, with the powerful return of the Sea Kingdom's young master 'Ōtakemaru', the situation immediately changed 180 degrees: the invincible Ōtakemaru came straight at them, and the Nine-Tailed Fox forces retreated again and again. It seemed that defeat was only a matter of time.

"That's right,"

The others nodded in agreement. If Hyuga Toneri hadn't provoked the Sea Kingdom, humanity wouldn't have gained such a powerful ally!
No, it can't be described as just 'strong reinforcements' anymore; it's practically an invincible super team that holds up the sky and the earth.

They're definitely going to latch onto this powerful figure!
We will use the resources of the island nation to win the favor of the maritime nation.
"This Lord Ōtakemaru is also a noble figure in our island nation."

The Chief Cabinet Secretary spoke, drawing the attention of the other senior cabinet officials.

"This time, they repelled the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces and protected millions of people in the island nation. Do you all think we should build a shrine to enshrine them?"

The meaning of this statement is quite clear: seek the other party's protection!

There's nothing we can do. Although the Nine-Tails' power has diminished, that's a non-compliant issue now.

But the island nation itself has two even more terrifying enemies:

Yamata no Orochi!

Abe Seimei!
These two are a powerful demon who even Susanoo had to scheme against, and the most powerful Onmyoji in history. Their strength is self-evident: Abe no Seimei has already easily suppressed the extraordinary powerhouses of the island nation and is almost about to fight his way to the 'Divine Tree' of Inari.

If Yu-kun hadn't repelled him, the island nation would be completely finished by now. Who would have the leisure to hold a meeting and watch a live broadcast here?

However, Yu-kun only has one person, and it's already quite an achievement that he can keep Abe no Seimei in check. If another powerful enemy were to appear...
"inappropriate,"

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology spoke first.
It wasn't that he thought the suggestion was inappropriate, but rather because:

"In such matters, it is essential to first understand 'their' position."

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology raised a finger and subtly pointed to the sky: "Build a shrine for a 'demon king'?"
Did you ask Takamagahara?
"And, what that young master of the Sea Kingdom meant."

They want to offer sacrifices to someone, but they have to see if that person agrees!
After all, apart from the 'Inari God' Miketsuhime, none of the eight million gods of Takamagahara have appeared yet, leaving the human world in chaos and countless deaths: perhaps in the eyes of those gods, it is nothing more than a fight between ants.

"this problem."

The high-ranking officials in the office looked at each other, and no one spoke.

Whether it's testing Takamagahara's stance or trying to win over the young master of the Sea Kingdom, neither is a simple matter; one wrong move and you could be killed!
They all knew about the underworld, and even many high-ranking cabinet officials had their female relatives visit the resurrected 'Ryoko Miyashita': Unlike Jun Kishida, who was meticulous and honed through killing, Ryoko Miyashita 'died young' and was still an innocent middle school girl.

Therefore, they also knew some things about the Yellow Springs:

For example, some people lose some of their memories after death, or even become confused and evil spirits.

For example, if you want to resurrect someone, you must carry their soul out of the 'River of Three Crossings'.
Knowing that death is not the end makes them even more afraid of dying!

These high-ranking cabinet officials dared not gamble that their souls would appear unscathed in the underworld, much less gamble that someone would be willing to go to the River of Three Crossings to rescue them.

"Ok?"

At that moment, the Minister of Defense paused, pressed his earpiece, and listened for a few seconds:

"Gentlemen, something has happened!"

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.

"Hurry up!"

"Everyone, get on the ship! Get on the ship!"

On the southern island of the Philippines, countless people crowded the pier, a dark mass of people.

With the efforts of a small number of police officers, people squeezed onto one vessel after another: whether it was a warship, a passenger ship, an oil tanker, a small boat, or even a small fishing boat, they were all packed with people.

Because a powerful demon under the Nine-Tailed Fox's command is coming!

Indeed, the Nine-Tails' forces were defeated.

However, those powerful demons did not die: to be precise, these powerful demons retreated again on their own initiative after realizing they could not win.

The question is, where can these powerful demons retreat to?

To the north lies the direction from which the sea comes; to the east is the vast Pacific Ocean; and to the west…
Without a doubt, the only option was to retreat south: to the half of the Icelandic territory where they were located.

Indeed, that was the case. Blood Hakama, Toneri, False Dazzling, Crimson Lotus, Paper Dance, and Ai Ling were all flying south. At their speed, they would arrive in just over ten minutes.

"ah?!!!"

On the crowded dock, someone screamed and pointed to the sky.

"That...that is..."

A few small dots flew by, and the others were not clearly visible, but Takahashi Eileen's giant cat 'Mitsuko' was very eye-catching.

"Run away!"

"Don't push, don't push—ah!"

The entire dock instantly descended into chaos, with everyone frantically scrambling onto the ships. However, the ships immediately pulled anchor and sped away from the dock, which was as crowded as ants falling into water, scattering in all directions.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's forces are notoriously ruthless; who would dare stay here?

"let's start,"

Hyuga Toneri didn't even glance at the 'ants' below, but looked at the blood-stained hakama.

"it is good,"

As Bloody Hakama began chanting incantations, endless 'white mist' began to spread towards the southern lands of the Philippines!

(End of this chapter)