I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 486 The Conflict of Tacit Understanding

"Sorry, I'm just a physical education teacher right now."

Back home, the black wolf, now back to its 'original form,' didn't stand on ceremony and plopped down opposite Xiao.

The news of Jiu Kong Yao Ai's arrest was suppressed by the government. In the public's perception, she and Yi Jiang were rescued by "Great Tengu" Chongdeyuan. However, in the well-informed circle of superhumans, many people knew that she had been captured by Inari God's "Miko".

As a former subordinate of Jiu Kong Yao Ai, Black Wolf was interrogated again for this reason.

If he hadn't been truly innocent, hadn't cooperated with the investigation, and hadn't been quite capable, he wouldn't have just been under surveillance; he would have simply disappeared.

"Besides, since you asked this question, don't you already have the answer?"

Black Wolf glanced at the boy opposite him; everyone else was already seated there.
If they're not here to rescue people, are they planning to go back to school?
"yes,"

Xiao sighed, his eyes still closed.

He wanted to save Jiu Kong Yao Ai. But—would saving her really be a good thing for Jiu Kong Yao Ai?
Don't be fooled by the fact that the young lady is already at the Dragon level. Doesn't Xiao know how weak her Dragon level really is? Even he could fight the young lady to a standstill—once 'Amazuma Mochizuki' is activated, it's truly pitch black; with his 'Sen no Sen' precognitive abilities, he can stroll leisurely in the darkness.

Unless Jiu Kong Yao Ai directly unleashes the 'Virtual Dog Cannon' on the spot, let's see if they can trade blows for blows;

Otherwise, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Xiao, a skilled swordsman, would be humiliating: don't forget, she learned her swordsmanship from Xiao.

In this situation, having already learned that Jiu Kong Yao Ai is a pawn of a powerful figure, one has to consider a question:
Rescuing the young lady is tantamount to hastening her ascent to the altar.

It's safer to just leave it locked up like this!

"Thinking back, the three of us were all hovering around the Wolf level."

Black Wolf picked up a can of beer, tilted his head back, and took a sip.

"Although we weren't very strong back then, guiding you and the young lady in your daily training was a good time. Now, well..."

Xiao is already a demon-level expert, and the young lady is an even more powerful dragon-level demon, yet their youthful enthusiasm has vanished.

His "teacher" is still stuck at the "strong wolf" level, just like the story of "Urashima Taro".

A sad, thick barrier has already separated them.

"Knowing too much can actually make you unhappy."

Black Wolf put down the beer can and stood up.

"I'm just a physical education teacher now, teaching students and occasionally going to the boxing club to fight in the ring. I'm quite content with that."

"I can't and dare not interfere in your affairs—"

After saying that, Black Wolf raised his hand and gestured towards the door.

Without a doubt, it means to see the guest out: given the island nation's almost obsessive obsession with 'etiquette', this behavior is extremely impolite!

"Feel sorry,"

Xiao stood up and walked towards the door.

"I apologize for bothering you, and I hope it won't affect your life."

After saying that, the blindfolded boy, wearing a black robe with red clouds and carrying a 'headhunting sword' with 'Amanuma Mochizuki' as its sheath, pushed open the door and went out.

"Really,"

Shaking his head, Black Wolf prepared—

sleep!

It was still early in the day, but he had already gone to bed.

Because he is no longer the Black Wolf, but a dog under the government: dogs can live, wolves can only die!

"Hahaha~~"

The black mud on the ground outside the teachers' dormitory writhed, and a tall figure emerged from below.

"Isn't it risking getting your 'friend' into trouble by visiting him in such a high-profile manner?"

"will not."

The boy with his eyes closed shook his head slightly.

After experiencing so many events, Takahashi is no longer the naive high school student he once was.

"Next, I will head to the Metropolitan Police Department to rescue the young lady."

Through the young ladies' 'subordinates,' the two learned that Jiu Kong Yao Ai was being held in a laboratory beneath the Metropolitan Police Department. It was obvious to anyone with half a brain that it was heavily guarded; but for two Ghost-level powerhouses, it was nothing.

Despite the fact that several major battles ended with dragon-level beings testing each other out,

However, Demon-level powerhouses are still a very small group at the top: in the entire Metropolitan Police Department, there is only one Demon-level deity, 'Tsunetachi Mayuzumi', and any Demon-level powerhouse is enough to dominate a region.

Even if they leave the island nation, performing "I don't eat beef" wouldn't be a problem at all.

"Don't you need my help?"

Teach was taken aback. His 'Lava Release' was essentially a 'Earth + Water' bloodline limit. Even without the corresponding 'technique,' he had figured out some ways to use water and earth abilities on his own during this time.

Simple earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic or technique) is naturally no problem for them.

Since the mission is to rescue Jiu Kong Yao Ai from underground, his earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of escape technique) ability will naturally make things much easier.

"unnecessary."

Xiao decisively refused.
On the one hand, if Teach joins the battle, the casualties he would cause in this city with his domineering 'white mist' and 'black mud' corrosiveness would be incalculable.

On the other hand, this was originally a tacit 'battle'; involving Teach would only introduce more variables.

"You just need to prepare to meet the young lady."

After saying that, Xiao's figure flashed and he appeared on the rooftop in the distance.

"Okay~~"

Teach shrugged and sank into the street beneath his feet.

Anyway, as long as he rescues Jiu Kong Yao Ai, he will be able to get the promised 'reward'.

As for the method, he didn't care, and presumably neither did that 'strongest in history' Onmyoji.

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Chiyoda Ward,

Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters

"Don't you need my help?"

"unnecessary."

"You just need to prepare to meet the young lady."

"Okay~~"

As the scene paused, the section chiefs from the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department looked at each other.

"Filial, Marshall Teach."

"Two Ghost-level beings!"

With the Metropolitan Police Department's resources, they certainly couldn't confront them head-on.

In particular, the target of the other party, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, is being held captive below the Metropolitan Police Department!

Once this young lady is rescued, she will instantly transform into an 'eight-headed serpent' and start spouting 'hollow dog cannons'. Whether Tokyo will still exist is another matter, but the Metropolitan Police Department will definitely be gone.

"Director, we need 'tactical guidance'."

A section chief subtly suggested that the so-called 'tactical guidance' was actually a request for assistance; and the target, naturally, was the High School of Spellcasting.
"No need,"

Director Zhu Ya pushed up her non-prescription glasses.
"Don't make a fuss, let each unit operate as usual."

"You guys—once Xiao appears, you're responsible for intercepting him."

what? !

Several section chiefs looked troubled.

It's not that they're afraid of death; if they were, they wouldn't have joined the Extraordinary Countermeasures Department.

However, Takashi is a true professional swordsman, ranking among the top three in swordsmanship at the National High School Martial Arts Tournament; he also learned and practiced the skills "Saki no Saki" and "Kuroshin" at the Kengan Association, and wields the extraordinary sword "Kubikiri" and the high-level magical artifact "Amanuma Mochizuki".
It can be described as powerful in every aspect without any blind spots, and its demon-level strength is not diminished in the slightest.

Let them stop them—?
The quick-witted section chief frowned, seemingly deep in thought.

Is it
What followed was a well-coordinated 'battle'.

Director Zhu Ya looked at the scene on the screen: Xiao was heading straight for the Metropolitan Police Department, while Teach was sinking into the ground.

Xiao sought out Black Wolf not just to see an old friend and chat—those words were meant for the Metropolitan Police Department, no, for Chief Inspector Takeya.

Next, they're coming to rescue people. Metropolitan Police Department, get ready!
Xiao, being born into a police family, naturally had a favorable impression of the Metropolitan Police Department and was unwilling to see the two sides fight each other and suffer heavy casualties. Moreover, given his and Teach's abilities, the casualties would most likely only be from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Such a blatant visit to Black Wolf was essentially a ploy to get the Metropolitan Police Department to cooperate.

Stage a scene where a rich girl escapes from prison!
Trust the Metropolitan Police Department.
I also want to quickly throw out this hot potato of a relationship, Jiu Kong Yao Ai.

Since they're already so considerate of the Metropolitan Police Department, if we don't know our place, we'll just be urging them to go on a killing spree.

However, for Director Zhu Ya...

He wants more!
“Contact ‘Chōri-ma-i-zun’ and tell Him that it is time to act.”

————New Bunkyo District.

School District 7

Brush, brush, brush, brush, brush

A male high school student is practicing punching as he walks down the street.

This kind of attitude is not uncommon in this area, where students aim to become 'superhumans' and seize every opportunity to train; just like students in the past, who would memorize vocabulary while walking.

However, the boy seemed too engrossed in the activity.

So much so that——

clang!
He crashed straight into the streetlight, making a crisp echo.

Does it sound good?
What sounds good is a good start!

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Oh no!"

As the boy with the sea urchin-shaped haircut rubbed his forehead and cried out in pain, passersby turned to look.

Is this guy trying to be funny?
Martial arts demands absolute focus; you'd bump into a lamppost while walking. How can someone with that level of concentration become a superhuman?
"Hey, are you kidding me?!"

"You were actually defeated by someone like that?"

As Touma rubbed his forehead, a group of people surrounded him from both sides.

?

After glancing around, Touma Kamijou already knew the reason from the other person's school uniform.

"Jinghua High School".

The school's predecessor was the "Tokyo Kazoku Girls' High School," and as the name suggests, it was once a prestigious school exclusively for the "Kazoku" (Chinese elite). Of course, there are no longer any "Kazoku" students now, and it's co-educational, but its inherent pride has never faded.

History is an integral part of the school and a key element in fostering students' sense of honor.

With the arrival of the extraordinary, these schools also welcomed a new 'nobles'.

"Hey, is it you who hit someone from our school?"

"He exuded an air of poverty."

"You two actually got defeated by someone like that? From now on, when you go out, don't even mention that you're from Jinghua High School."

Behind these smartly dressed, arrogant boys and girls were two timid figures: Touma Kamijou glanced at them and realized they were the two 'drug sellers'.

"Well, it seems the unfortunate day isn't over yet."

Scratching his urchin-like hair, Touma Kamijou looked around helplessly:
"Are you coming one by one, or all at once?"

? !
These words startled the students from Jinghua High School who had gathered around.

"If, I mean if"

A boy asked tentatively,

"What are you going to do if we all rush in?"

"Of course we run!"

Touma Kamijou gave him a look that said, "Look at me like I'm an idiot."

"There are so many of them, I can't beat them all."

???

Then why were you so arrogant just now?
wrong--

"So, you're saying you're confident you can defeat us if we take them on one by one?"

"what,"

Kamijou Touma struck a pose, looking serious.

“I know why you’ve come, but those two students were selling ‘black market drugs,’ which violated the laws of Academy City.”

He couldn't turn a blind eye.

Since these students are standing up for them, let's have a one-on-one fight.

If it's a group fight, then of course you should run away!

Kamijou Touma is a specially recruited long-distance running athlete, confident that he is no less capable than others in running.

"interesting,"

A voice rang out from behind the students, and as they parted to the sides, a person wearing a school uniform, with hair tied in a high ponytail, and carrying a long knife was revealed.

There is a park right next door.

The girl was quite beautiful, but her "big sister" aura was palpable as she tilted her chin to the side.

"Dare to come?"

"it is good,"

This wasn't the first time Kamijou Touma had interacted with students from other schools.

Because of his meddlesome nature, this kind of scene is not only commonplace, but also happens every now and then.

If the other side tries to swarm you, just run away; if they want a one-on-one fight—this is a place for cultivating extraordinary individuals, and the sparring between students is a kind of competition, which universities will not oppose even if they don't encourage it.

Ultimately, this region is an academy city where 'might makes right'.

Touma Kamijou's fighting skills were all honed through real combat.

"I'll come first!"

When the group arrived at the park, a boy from Jinghua High School jumped out impatiently.

"You mere second-rate school? Let me show you the power of Jinghua!"

After saying that, he threw a punch and charged forward.

Bang!
After a big swing punch

The male high school student collapsed stiffly onto the park ground.

This perfectly illustrates what it means to be young: youth is wonderful, you can fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow.

Ah this
"idiot,"

The girl with the high ponytail leading the group couldn't help but frown.
"Your opponent is clearly a fighting expert; you are not qualified to use brute force to overcome skill."

The physical attributes of a weak dog have already surpassed the limits of human capabilities; however, this is only the theoretical limit. Whether it can be fully realized, and to what extent, is another question entirely.

If your physical abilities aren't overwhelmingly superior, then skill remains the key to victory.

Simply put, never underestimate the enemy!
If that guy hadn't rushed forward so hastily, he wouldn't have been knocked down by a single punch.

"let me--"

The second male high school student learned from his mistake and immediately adopted a serious stance to deal with the situation.

but:

Bang!
After a few probing moves,
Kamijou Touma seized an opening and executed a twisting throw;

The Jinghua High School boy, who had been slammed to the ground, grimaced but couldn't get up for a moment.

???

The remaining people looked at each other, all showing obvious hesitation.

“Take it,”

She tossed the sheathed longsword in her hand to her 'little brother' and then stepped forward herself.

"What's your name, junior?"

"Kamijo Touma."

"What a powerful name! How about coming to our Jinghua High School?"

???

Faced with the girl's sudden invitation, Touma Kamijou was completely bewildered.

“I’m a member of the student union, so it’s easy for me to apply for a scholarship for you: the monthly stipend of 100,000 yuan isn’t much, but there are rewards for winning prizes in various competitions.”

"Of course, if you don't want to participate, you can also join me: how about 300,000 a month?"

This is already the salary of an average office worker!
what? !

Are all elite schools this rich?
However, Touma Kamijou refused without hesitation.

"Sorry, I'm just an ordinary high school student."

Pfft~~
Hearing Touma Kamijou's serious reply, the girl with the high ponytail couldn't help but laugh.

"You can defeat three students from Jinghua High School, there—"

Ordinary?!
(End of this chapter)