I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 448 Undead Catastrophe
"Well, what is this?"

A tall, imposing 'heavenly demon' with a tiger-skin skirt around its waist, a blue face, fangs, and messy hair with long horns was walking around gnawing on a thigh, enjoying its leisurely 'daily life'.

But his attention was drawn to the long sword stuck in the road ahead.

This is a double-edged longsword with a straight blade and a hilt that is not the round shape traditional to island nations, but rather resembles a lotus flower. A strange light flashed from the counterweight ball at the end of the hilt.

'come over!'

'Draw this sword, and you will be king!'

???

The voice that suddenly rang in my mind

This made the already not-so-bright 'Amanojaku' even more confused.

The dazed and confused 'Heavenly Evil Demon' walked up and reached out to grasp the hilt of the sword stuck in the ground.

"Oh oh oh oh oh!!!"

"Power! Limitless power!"

As soon as he gripped the longsword, a massive amount of chakra—cough cough—and demonic power surged into his body, causing this weak wolf-level Tenjaku to swell. Its muscles writhed like living things, and finally, with a series of cracking sounds, it exploded.

However, this 'heavenly demon' showed no sign of pain, only a maniacal smile.

"Power is surging forth—"

After the explosion, the muscles, which had been writhing like tentacles, intertwined and fused together again.
Bone spurs burst from his body, giving him an imposing 'bone armor'.

The demon, which had instantly grown to three meters tall—no, the monster that could now be called a 'Demon General'—opened its mouth full of fangs and roared wildly to the sky.

"I'm the strongest!"

"I am the Demon King of this world!"

'Go,'

"With the power of 'I,' Cong Yunya, I will seize the throne of the King of the World and destroy this world—"

It transformed into the underworld.

"Of course, of course!"

The 'Demon General,' whose mind had already been controlled by the longsword in his hand, was completely unaware that he had become a puppet.

"I will build my own legion and then conquer this world. Starting from:"

The mountain in front of us is the starting point.

Bang!
With a push of his feet, this newly minted 'Demon General' sped towards the mountain at a speed of 100 meters per second, casually waving the 'Congyun Fang' in his hand.

brush-----

A purplish-black light swept across the forest.

The spreading 'sword energy' alone was enough to kill the demons and monsters living in this mountain.

That's right, that's how the world is: once you leave towns and villages, the mountains and forests are sure to be inhabited by a number of monsters, which is quite common for humans in this world.

Shashasha,

A dozen seconds later, little monsters and goblins emerged.

There are one-eyed 'mountain children', 'raccoon dogs' with leaves on their heads, 'iron rats' riding on unicycles, and even ferocious 'Jizo statues'. However, without exception, these little monsters have purplish-black skin, blank eyes, distorted features, and have clearly been killed and resurrected as puppets.

"Just these few scruffy little demons?"

The 'Demon General' holding the longsword frowned in displeasure.

These little monsters are not even as good as he used to be; but it doesn't matter, as long as these cannon fodder can attract more monsters, he can harvest them.

"Go forth, my servants! Cong Yunya—"

hungry!

The demon general wielding the 'Murakumo-ga' (a type of halberd)
They embarked on the path of the 'Undead Catastrophe' that swept the world.

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.

"Sister Yukino"

"It's okay, I was prepared."

Walking up to a small mound of earth, Yukino Satsuki squatted down.

A stone is usually placed on the mound, but what proves that someone was lying inside is a gas canister hanging on a nearby tree.

“Mistbone,”

Mistbone is skilled in using various poisons and is also the team's medic.

If it weren't for him, the 'Seven' would never have made it this far, and Yukino Satsuki would never have become a superhuman—yet now, that short old man with painted face, who liked beautiful women but was insecure about his appearance, is also lying quietly in the soil.

"Rest in peace, leave the rest of the journey to me."

He took the gas canister from a nearby tree and carried it on his back.

"Seven Treasures, let's go."

"Um,"

Having avenged her great grudge, the little fox demon had nowhere else to go.
Out of gratitude, he continued to follow Yukino Satsuki, acting as her guide.

Even the little fox demon could clearly sense that this 'journey to find someone' was unlikely to end well.

"My condolences to Yukino-nee."

After uttering a dry sentence, the little fox demon 'Seven Treasures' continued to lead the way for Snowy May, relying on its keen sense of smell. However, after walking for another half a day, they came to a battlefield littered with broken trees, scattered like weeds, and marked with slash marks. There they saw:
"Sleeping Bone?!"

A corpse lying in a pool of dried blood.

"Even you have fallen?"

Sleep Bones is the second strongest fighter in the 'Seven,' and the fact that he's lying here means—

"Sister Yukino, the signs of battle are still fresh!"

"Yes, let's give chase!"

He took out two 'flying wheels' and threw them on the ground, releasing his spiritual energy into them, just like riding 'roller skates';
Snowy May retrieves 'Seven Treasures'
They sped forward on their 'flying wheels'.

There was no need for Qibao to point the way; the traces of the battle that extended outwards served as the best 'road signs'.

After flying for a few minutes, a mountain peak that had mostly collapsed appeared before them! And at the end of a long ravine, there was a figure with a giant sword in his hand, leaning against a rock, unwilling to fall.

"Barbarian Bones————"

With a push of his feet, the two 'flywheels' were thrown out.

Rushing toward the figure with all her might, Yukino Satsuki stretched out her hands, but stopped at the last moment.

The high school girl reached out tremblingly, but then recoiled as if afraid to touch it.

Even the strongest, Bankotsu, was affected.
Although I was mentally prepared,

But when I actually saw it, I couldn't help but shed tears again.

"cough,"

?

"Don't cry for me, Xue Gu..."

"Barbarian Bone, you're still alive?!"

Overjoyed, Yukino Satsuki stepped forward and helped the other person up.

A quick glance at him and the surprise that had just appeared on his face froze.

Behind the greatsword, on the chest of the Savage:

A hole runs through his chest and back.

"this--"

"Ah, losing my heart. It's so painful. Hehe,"

? !
Only by gripping the greatsword 'Savage Dragon' with both hands did he manage not to fall.

The man, whose chest had been pierced and whose heart had been taken, twitched the corners of his mouth, trying to reveal his usual confident smile.

"I'm sorry, I lost."

If it weren't for his strong physique and extraordinary control over his body, allowing him to simulate a heartbeat by compressing blood vessels with his muscles, he would have barely managed to stay alive until now.

"Don't apologize, you didn't do anything wrong!"

He frantically pulled out various medical bandages and treatments;

Yukino Satsuki looked at the large hole in Bankotsu's chest, but didn't know how to treat it.

"Don't bother,"

Such an injury would have killed an ordinary person long ago.

In other words, Bankotsu's strength is astonishing.

That's why it's been delayed until now.

"I just suddenly felt,"

"Snow Bone, you'll probably come back."

"Stop talking! How can I save you? Qibao, do you have any ideas?!"

While pouring precious healing potions onto Bankotsu, Yukino Satsuki, at a loss, even lost her senses and tried to ask the little fox spirit for help.

"Huh? Yukino-nee, I—"

Qibao couldn't continue. He was just a little fox demon with some low-level illusion magic. How could he possibly bring the dead back to life?
"Snow Bone, listen to me!"

He suddenly took his last breath.

As the last drops of blood dripped from the hole in his chest, Man Gu uttered his dying words, the words he had uttered to hold on until now.

"We both had a lot of fun spending time together. And:"

"Not for us"

*Snap*, the words were cut short before the sentence was even finished.

The leader of the 'Seven-Man Team' who had persevered until now finally collapsed.

"Barbarian bones? Barbarian bones?!"

Holding the man who had collapsed into her arms, now truly cold and lifeless, Yukino Satsuki slowly sat down on the ground.

Perhaps, participating in this 'other world' experiment was a mistake.

But if she had the chance to meet these people again, would she still want to get to know them?

The answer is obvious.

"Sister Yukino, what are we going to do next?"

After burying Mangu's body, Qibao hesitated before asking a question.

The owners of the six scents have all been found, though they were all corpses: in other words, his work is done.

"Seven Treasures, do whatever you want to do."

With the greatsword 'Savage Dragon' slung over her back, Yukino Satsuki looked at the little fox demon at her feet.

"Sister Yukino, you helped me get revenge, I want to follow you!"

"Besides, besides, I have nowhere else to go."

The world is vast, and monsters can live anywhere; but Shippo was clearly worried about Yukino Itsuki. If he wasn't mistaken, what that man wanted to say was:
"Sister Yukino, what that older brother wanted to say was—"

"I know."

"I will not wallow in sadness."

Interrupting Shippo, Yukino Satsuki turned around.

"It's time to go."

"Become stronger, and then seek revenge!"

wrong,

The little fox demon stood there, stunned. The older brother had clearly meant to say:

Don't avenge us!

"Wait for me, Yukino-nee~~"

He didn't say those words until Qibao caught up with the other person's back.

After all, he himself had once challenged the 'Thunder Beast Brothers' to avenge his father; now he couldn't bring himself to advise Yukino not to seek revenge.

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.

Demon Exorcist Stronghold
"Coral, are you alright with your injury as you come with us?"

After resting, Kagome, Miroku, Inuyasha, and Yarou prepared to leave the demon slayer's headquarters, but one more person joined their group.

It was a female exorcist named 'Coral'.

"It doesn't matter,"

Coral, a girl with her hair tied in a high ponytail, smiled confidently.
"We demon hunters have been trained since childhood, and with the help of various secret medicines, this injury is nothing to worry about."

"And the fastest way for me to seek revenge on 'Naraku' is to join you—sorry."

The exorcist stronghold has suffered heavy losses and has been attacked by a large number of demons. It is currently in a very weak state. Although it has summoned back all the retired and out-of-town exorcists, it can only barely protect itself. It wants to send people to investigate the mastermind behind the scenes, Naraku, but it is willing but unable.

Inuyasha and his group clearly had a grudge against Naraku;
Moreover, they are all experts; joining them will increase the chances of a successful revenge.

Regardless of the circumstances, this was still 'exploiting' her savior, which is why Coral apologized.

"It doesn't matter,"

"Anyway, we won't let that guy named 'Naraku' get away with it."

Kagome Higurashi clenched her fist, unusually angry. It was because of that guy that Inuyasha was harmed.
No matter what happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo, if he hurt the person she loves, then he can never be forgiven!

Because of Kikyo's appearance, the girl is now certain that she does indeed love Inuyasha: Naraku, who has caused Inuyasha so much trouble, is naturally her enemy.

Even if they're not lovers, it's still an obligation for friends.
"This beautiful lady,"

Just as Kagome's mind was filled with the melodramatic scenario of "I love him, he loves her, she loves him," a direct attack suddenly rang in her ears.

"Will you marry me?"

? ? ? ?
As soon as she stepped out, Miroku from Kakaiin knelt down, took her hand, and proposed to her.

Coral didn't understand this kind of 'otherworldly etiquette', but she could still understand what the other person was saying.

"Huh? Getting married?!"

Even the valiant female demon hunter was stumped by Maitreya's trick.

"Students from the Flower Blossom Institute—"

"You lecherous monk, what are you doing?"

Before Sango could give an answer, Kagome and Inuyasha dragged away the guy who was explaining, "I'm not a sorcerer, I'm an Onmyoji."

"Hey, Coral, don't worry about it, that's just his personality."

"No, he went out this time to find a fiancée, so you know what I mean~~"

Oh.
So this is ah.

but:

The female demon exorcist thought about it carefully.
She didn't dislike this man who called himself an 'Onmyoji'.

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.

"Tsk, there's no trace at all."

The marriage proposal was just a minor incident; the real business was to track down Naraku.

The group arrived at the place where Sango and the others were 'ambushed', and after some investigation, they found no clues about 'Naraku'.

"That guy has been lurking in this world for fifty years. He's not well-known, but he's quite powerful. He must be a cautious guy."

Whether it was Inuyasha's nose, Miroku's Bumblebee shikigami 'Most Mighty Victory', or the demon slayer Sango's professional skills, nothing was found; as for Kagome and the wolf? The two obviously not very bright guys went to the roadside to wait for news.

Tap tap tap,

?

Just as the other three were splitting up to check, a series of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar.

"Huh? That's..."

On the dirt path through the woods, Kagome turned her head to look.

Tatata!
"Get out of the way——"

A warrior riding a tall warhorse with demonic beast blood, clad in full armor and with a banner on his back, galloped towards them!

He had already seen Kagome standing on the road, but showed no intention of slowing down.

"Ouch!"

However, the samurai ignored what was beside him:

The 'Wild Wolf,' who was squatting by the roadside playing with weeds, suddenly pounced. Don't be fooled by his round face and big eyes, which make him look like some kind of mentally challenged mascot. He was, after all, a demon general from the era of Dog General, and he still had some strength.

"Mere human warriors,"

With a swift movement, he grabbed the neck of the galloping warhorse.

"Stop it!"

With a powerful swing of his arm, Wild Wolf threw the samurai and his horse to the ground.

"what happened?!"

Brush, X3
The next second, three figures flew out from the surrounding woods; they were Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku.

"Cough, a monster?"

"Damn it, is the heavens forsaking the Takeda family?"

The samurai, who had been thrown into the air, got up, glanced around, and immediately despaired.

He was just an ordinary warrior. Facing a three-headed monster, a mage and a demon hunter had absolutely no chance of winning!

The reason she has three heads is naturally because, given Kagome's appearance, she is likely seen as some kind of 'succubus' by people in this world.

"What are you yelling about? Apologize to me right now!"

He grabbed the samurai and twisted him up.
Inuyasha angrily pointed at Kagome.

"This woman almost bumped into me."

?

"I apologize, I apologize!"

It wasn't that the samurai lacked backbone, but rather that he had more important things to do.

"Are you a messenger from the Takeda clan?"

As a 'local', Coral recognized the samurai's identity at a glance.

"The Takeda family is known for its wisdom and virtue, and they do not have the custom of riding horses recklessly and ramming people."

"It has nothing to do with the family!"

With honor at stake, the samurai hurriedly shouted an explanation.

"It's the undead! Countless undead monsters are coming this way!"

???

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.

P.S.: Lastly, I recommend a book called *Tokyo Ghost Stories: I Achieved Godhood Behind the Scenes*. As the title suggests, it's a Tokyo behind-the-scenes novel. It's a new book by a friend in the group; those interested can check it out. I guarantee it's definitely not some kind of 'dark sacrifice'. I hope you'll all support it.

(End of this chapter)