I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 36 Unlocks New Ninjutsu
Snap, snap, snap, snap,

A burst of clapping sounded, slow and deep, yet extremely penetrating.

Like a nobleman of high status applauding after watching a wonderful play.

"good,"

The sound made Kishida Jun, lying in a pool of blood, struggle to tilt his head and look.

"Ghost Messenger White"

The newcomer was a man dressed in a plain white hunting robe and wearing plain white finger rings, who sat cross-legged in the air.

Beneath the white top hat, an unusually delicate face held a half-smile, and crimson eyes fell upon Kishida Jun, reflecting a dying figure.

"Are you here to take my soul?"

Despite his severe injuries, Jun Kishida showed no fear. Ever since he learned of the existence of 'souls' and 'the underworld,' death had lost its 'unknown' terror for him. Or rather, he even felt a sense of anticipation at the prospect of seeing Ryoko.

"We in the underworld are very particular about rules. However—"

Drifting to Kishida Jun's side, who was lying in a pool of blood, Akihi Yu, playing the role of 'Ghost Messenger White', glanced at the side.

Santaro's body lay on the other side; he had defeated three equally powerful Wind Release clones using his D-rank Water Release technique.
Water Release technique has been mastered!
In high spirits, Qiu Riyu maintained her 'Ghost Messenger White' pose and flicked her finger.

The ceramic jar at 'Santaro's' waist floated over out of thin air.

"I am a kind-hearted person and cannot bear to see those who risk their lives for me suffer."

He opened the earthenware jar and poured out the ointment, drenching Kishida Junichi's head and face, who was lying in a pool of blood.

Of course, this 'Purple Cloud Medicine' has no therapeutic effect, but Akihi Yu's medical ninjutsu can still treat these external injuries without any problem.

"Cough cough,"

"Don't waste your time, Lord Bai the Ghost Messenger."

External injuries heal under the ointment, which is actually a form of 'medical ninjutsu'.

But Kishida Jun's blood loss and depleted chakra had brought him to the brink of exhaustion.

"Kid, are you trying to provoke me?"

However, 'Ghost Messenger White' saw through Kishida Jun's little trick at a glance.

"I told you you wouldn't die today, and no one can kill you!"

With another wave of his hand, the stone necklace around 'Santaro's' neck flew over.

Hold the gravel between your index and middle fingers, like holding a chess piece.

"go,"

As 'Ghost Messenger White' gave the order softly, a hazy gray aura flew out from the stone and entered the half-dead Kishida Jun's body.

Next second,
The boy, who had been on the verge of closing his eyes at any moment, suddenly sat up from the ground.

"This is?!"

Touching his body, Jun Kishida felt a surge of power coursing through him.

It could even easily kill its past self!
“I gave you the demonic power within this ‘Killing Stone’ to replenish your parched body.”

This is of course false.

However, under a different name, Akihi Yuu did indeed grant Kishida Jun Chunin-level magical power, as well as three C-rank Water Release ninjutsu: 'Like a Thousand Drops of Dew', 'Water Clone', and 'Water Prison Technique'.

Magic power is essentially a product of the balanced mixing of spiritual energy and physical energy.

Conversely, replenishing mana can revive someone with full health on the spot.

In this regard, a certain indestructible Jinchūriki can provide a firsthand account.

"How was it? Did you gain any new abilities?"

Facing the seemingly smiling but not quite smiling 'Ghost Messenger White', Kishida Jun, whose mind was filled with information about the 'new ability', nodded and bowed respectfully.

"Yes,"

"I've caused trouble for Lord Bai the Ghost Messenger."

"There's no need for that,"

With a wave of his hand, Gui Shi Bai spoke calmly.

"You collect the Killing Stone for me, and I give you imprisoned souls in return. It's just a trade."

"No, I believe that with Lord Ghost Messenger Bai's abilities, selecting a new 'subordinate' will be a piece of cake."

Gui Shi Bai sneered at the still respectfully bowing young man.

"They do know what's good for them,"

Dadadada~~
Just then, the sound of a propeller came from outside the fog.

Meanwhile, the thin mist around them was constantly rippling, as if it would dissipate at any moment.

"Sir, are you from the government?"

Looking up, there was no sign of the ghostly figure, Bai.

Even at such close range, they didn't notice that the adult was indeed 'elusive'.

Composing himself, Jun Kishida picked up the umbrella he cherished more than his own life, glanced at the three disappearing 'Kamaitachi' corpses on the ground, and with a light step, he leaped out, like a fish entering the sea, silently disappearing into the ocean without even a splash.

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.

"Damn it, can't a person get any rest?!"

Iori Ichika jumped out of the helicopter, her face full of anger.

Damn it, don't these extraordinary beings sleep?
"Sir!"

Fuji Seiko, who arrived at the scene first, saluted and raised her hand in greeting.

"Please come over here."

"An extraordinary battle took place here—"

If you're sure it was an extraordinary battle, the humanoid dent on the container is proof!
"At the same time, we also found three extraordinary items at the scene."

With a wave of his hand, personnel dressed in full protective gear carefully brought over three sterile plastic bags.

Inside was a wooden stick, a sickle, and a clay pot.

These items, at first glance, resemble antique handicrafts, but their presence in this chaotic dock area raises significant questions, and moreover:

"Look at these huge craters, and these slashes."

Teng Shengzi pointed to the ground, to the huge pit large enough for her to take a bath in, and to the smooth, long cuts on the surrounding metal containers. "Based on our speculation, these marks of damage were caused by wooden sticks and sickles."

"In addition, we found a large amount of blood at the scene."

"The blood has been collected and sent back for testing."

"Well done,"

Iori Kazuka patted the other person on the shoulder, quite satisfied.

"It's a waste of your talents to make you a police inspector. I will report your achievements to my superiors."

"This is what I should do,"

The mature policewoman shook her head slightly. She was a conscientious police officer, and these things were just her job: although there were fewer and fewer people in this world who could do their jobs well.

"Seal off the scene and don't miss a single detail!"

The extraordinary beings who fought are no longer there, but Iori Ichika still commands a large number of police officers to tightly seal off the dock.

As for reasons, any one can be made up; what's problematic is this situation shrouded in mystery.
It appeared when recruiting Tanimura Wataru, and also when the earthquake catfish first appeared!
rain girl,

No, the other party is very likely to be—

Extraordinary!
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 blood analysis results are in,"

When Iori Kazuka returned to the Metropolitan Police Department, she was immediately summoned to the Commissioner's office.

Besides Director Zhu Ya, there were several other section chiefs and two American consultants, a man and a woman, both blonde and blue-eyed.

Director Takeya placed the report in her hand down and her gaze fell on Iori Kazuka.

"The other party is human,"

"Experts have discovered similar 'demonic' phenomena in the blood."

The government has the blood of Tanimura Watari and the Shiba Inu he left behind, and has already made some research results: of course, there is also the Amamiya Akira, codenamed 'Miko,' and the earthquake catfish beside her.

what?
Using that 'divine child' for experiments?

Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning by Inari God?

No, that person's divine authority doesn't include lightning, but causing all the plants on the island nation to wither and die...
"You determined the target to be a superhuman before the report was even released?"

"Yihua, tell me your judgment."

"Yes,"

The slick-looking female section chief straightened her leather jacket collar.

"Each time the target appears, it is accompanied by dense fog: if in the previous two incidents the target did this to block the opponent's vision, then in today's battle..."

In a dimly lit corner of the dock area, where both sides' vision would be obstructed, deploying a thick fog would be redundant.

"But the other side still deployed a dense fog, for only one purpose."

Camera!
In today's world, cameras are becoming increasingly common; walking down the street, you might find yourself being watched.

With everyone owning a mobile phone, it's almost a global consensus to take a picture and post it on social media whenever something happens.

Therefore, the target codenamed "Rain Woman" must be very familiar with the structure of modern society.

Iori Kazuka didn't mention one more thing: during the Tanimura Watari incident, the United States' blatant interference meant that if it weren't for the fog, Tanimura Watari would have been turned into mincemeat by machine guns long ago. Even the 'Rain Woman' hiding in the shadows, judging from the traces she/he/it left behind, was very wary of armed helicopters.

"The other party is a person!"

"Although we don't know how the target became the 'Rain Woman,' his behavior is very cautious, and coupled with his supernatural powers, it is very difficult for us to find any trace of him."

Even if you have the other person's blood, DNA matching still requires a target. How can you screen millions of people in Tokyo with just one blood sample?
Besides, it's questionable whether the other person is even from Tokyo!
"Um,"

"Does anyone else have anything to add?"

Upon hearing Director Zhu Ya's question, the blond, blue-eyed male consultant spoke first.

"Mr. Zhuya,"

"I heard you seized three 'extraordinary items' tonight,"

"Our Oak Ridge National Laboratory in America has world-class materials science researchers who are willing to contribute to extraordinary endeavors."

? !
Damn beautiful beast—

Director Zhu Ya's face twitched. They had just made a little progress, and now they wanted to take it all away?

"This gentleman,"

Iori Ichika, hands in her pockets, spoke lazily.

"These extraordinary items are things left behind by extraordinary beings in our country."

"If they were transported to your country, under the radiant light of 'freedom,' or rather, 'the Lord,' would they suddenly lose their original divine power?"

???

Everyone in the office was taken aback for a moment, then they all realized what was happening.

Yes,

That 'Yahweh' declared, 'There can be no other gods besides me.' Although America is known for its inclusiveness, will these extraordinary items become ineffective once they leave their homeland?
Who dares to take this responsibility?

"Then just two items."

"Sir, are you going to take responsibility for the consequences?"

---

The island nation and America are at it again, but it doesn't affect my pleasant autumn mood at all.

"Both Earth and Water Ninjutsu have been upgraded to Rank C."

"What's even better is—"

It even unlocked the psychic ability!
In the world of fire, summoning jutsu is a C-rank ninjutsu.

However, to summon a 'summoning beast', you usually need to find a summoning beast first; or you can sign a contract with a certain summoning beast clan through a contract scroll.

In this world, there are neither wild spirit beasts nor any 'sacred places'.

"So--"

The crow perched on the rooftop stroked its chin with its wing in a human-like gesture.

What kind of pet should I keep?

(End of this chapter)