I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 657 The Young Lady in Action
"what?!"

"Master Zhixiong... is he gone?"

In Tokyo, in the Metropolitan Police Department Inspector General's office, Inspector Takeya suddenly stood up.

"What are you doing in Osaka?!"

He'd already sent 'Light' over to provide support, how could Master Zhixiong have gotten into trouble?!
"Yes, Lady Guang was delayed halfway, and the one who stopped her was 'Fear of the Five Punishments,' the second seat of the 'Ten Blades.'"

The secretary bowed and reported that this matter was of utmost importance, shaking not only the island nation but also the entire supernatural world.

Don't be fooled by the fact that powerful supernatural forces now require a Dragon-level leader to maintain order; Ghost-level leaders are still formidable, or rather, they have never been weak!
Each Demon-level creature may have its own strengths, but none of them have obvious weaknesses in defense, attack, or abilities, making them difficult to kill—even when facing a Dragon-level creature.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's "Toneri," relying on his God's Eye, was once able to fight on par with the Sea Kingdom's "Sea Roar"; Kafka, Shio, and Mai, working together, were even able to force Ie to flee in disarray. The difference between Oni and Dragon is not as great as the difference between Tiger and Oni.

Only a Dragon-level peak powerhouse like Abe no Seimei or Tamamo-no-Mae could claim to easily crush a Demon-level opponent.

Moreover, Master Zhixiong is surrounded by a 'Dharma image' that makes him impervious to all magic and harmless to all evil.
Unless you forcibly break through his 'Dharma Form', you can't harm his true body.

In some ways, it is similar to the power of Susanoo's Eye.

So Director Zhu Ya couldn't understand how Master Zhi Xiong died.

"The one who made the move was 'Yi Tian,' the leader of the 'Ten Blades.'"

?

Upon hearing the secretary's reply, Director Zhu Ya frowned.

He was a true high achiever, so he immediately connected the dots to the other person's abilities:

"Collective punishment?"

"Yes, the other party's ability is collective punishment."

This was the cruelest form of punishment in ancient times; if one person committed a crime, the entire clan would be executed.

The ability of 'Yi Tian' is that whenever the user is injured, the other party will suffer the same injury.

That is Hidan's 'Death Possession Blood'!
This is the true 'first-encounter kill' ability; those who are unaware of it will be instantly killed: such as the bounty unit 'Asuma', the Two-Tails Jinchuriki 'Yugito', and so on.

"Such a troublesome ability?"

Director Zhu Ya pondered, but in the few years since the emergence of the extraordinary era, she had seen all sorts of strange and wonderful abilities.

In ancient Egypt, there was also a "dark gladiatorial combat" where people's 'souls' were extracted and made into stone cards; no matter how strange the ability was, as long as the mechanism of its activation was understood, targeted defenses could be made.

"Nine Void Shaking Love".

Thinking of this restless young lady, Director Zhu Ya couldn't help but rub her temples.

"They attacked both Osaka and Yamanashi at the same time."

Not only in Osaka, but also in the Isutani family in Yamanashi Prefecture, they were attacked by two 'Espada': although few died, many were seriously injured: all of them were impaled from bottom to top by wooden stakes, and were only able to stay alive because of their superhuman physiques.

Many of the wounded from the Isoya family have been urgently sent to the sacred tree for treatment by the shrine maiden of the Inari god.

The horrific scene was so horrific that anyone who witnessed it felt a chill run down their spine.

The Isogai siblings, of course, wouldn't let it go so easily. Even 'Umi-nin,' who usually stayed home all the time, was mobilized and headed towards Osaka to demand an explanation.

Why would Jiu Kong Yao Ai do this?
Has he really gone mad?
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Osaka,

Osaka University Hospital
Modern universities, in addition to 'traditional' subjects, are vigorously developing various extraordinary disciplines and conducting various extraordinary researches; similarly, the integration of science and the extraordinary in healing is also a top priority, attempting to emulate Tokyo's 'Academy City'.

Of course, it can't compare to Tokyo, but its medical facilities are still among the best in the world.

"General Lu, I'm sorry, we were unable to help."

Several bruised and battered officers pushed open the ward door, all with faces full of shame.

They originally came to help, but ended up becoming a burden to Kafka: if it weren't for protecting them, given Kafka's power in his 'Akagi' state, he wouldn't even consider ordinary demon-level enemies a threat.

As a result, he fought while protecting his subordinates.

He was surrounded and attacked by three demonic spirits: 'Beheading', 'Skinning', and 'Branding', and was covered in wounds.

"They're just superficial injuries, nothing to worry about."

The man, covered in bandages, calmly turned his head and looked at the officers on the hospital bed.

"You've all worked hard. Don't take this temporary setback to heart. Go and rest. And—make sure you don't get separated from others."

"Yes!"

Several officers raised their hands in salute and left the ward.

Before they could disperse, several figures came towards them.

"Yagyu Sword Saint!"

"The head of the Igaya family."

The newcomers were none other than Yagyu Onoda, who was also wrapped in bandages, and the Isutani siblings, who had serious expressions on their faces.

"Will Kafka be in this hospital room?"

“We need to discuss things with him.”

Upon hearing the words spoken by the Igarani siblings, one sentence at a time, and the presence of the 'old acquaintance', the swordsman Yagyu, the officers quickly made way and raised their hands in greeting.
"Please come in, all three of you."

"There are four."

As they passed by, the older sister, Isoya Dai, added a comment.

?

Yes, their teachers are here too.

The officers instinctively looked at the shadows behind the Igarashi siblings, but couldn't see any trace of them.

"Stop looking,"

After the three entered the ward, a school officer patted his colleague on the shoulder.

"That sea ninja is a demon-level 'ninja'. If we can find her whereabouts, she'll be finished."

"Yes, the Demon level is simply an insurmountable barrier."

The officer, who was staring at the three people's backs, sighed, prompting others to echo his sentiments.

"Who says it's not?"

"The gap is too big. During training, the generals always let us win, but in real combat..."

They can be considered 'geniuses' among ordinary people; their hard work combined with opportunity allowed them to enter the Tiger level.

However, once you reach this level, you clearly feel the limits of your talent: no matter how much you train or fight, your strength hardly increases.

Reality is not a game; you can't just increase your experience bar by fighting monsters and leveling up. Besides, even in a game, characters have level caps and are divided into N-rank, R-rank, and SR-rank cards.

Unless they have some extraordinary encounter, they will only be able to stay at the Tiger level for the rest of their lives, at most learning some combat skills and relying on items to make up for their weaknesses; sometimes thinking about it is quite disheartening.

"What do you think the officials will do in the face of the current situation?"

The officer turned his gaze away from the ground behind Kaoru Igarani and began chatting with the others.

"Concentrate extraordinary power to ambush the enemy?"

"I think we should ask that principal."

"No,"

A seasoned officer shook his head slightly.
“The Tokyo authorities will never allow the ‘principal’ to be dispatched, or rather, no one can command that person.”

They were all 'insiders' and naturally knew how terrifying that principal was. Rather than saying he was under the command of the island nation's government, it would be more accurate to say that the government was his subordinate.

In this situation, who would dare to ask that principal to take action?
Furthermore, if that person were to make a move—if not carefully, the aftershocks could be even more terrifying than a supernatural disaster.

"In my opinion, we should ask the Grand Onmyoji of Heian-kyo to make a decision on this matter."

The experienced officer shared his opinion.
"In the end, it was that great Onmyoji who caused this trouble, and the cause and effect are all on him: it doesn't make sense that we're being beaten while he remains indifferent!"

Kuko Yua was once a disciple of Abe no Seimei, although the great Onmyoji never acknowledged it; but this willful young lady's extraordinary power undoubtedly came from the great Onmyoji; now she is going crazy biting people everywhere, and for both reason and emotion, the great Onmyoji of Heian-kyo cannot ignore her.

"right,"

"That's the truth."

The other officers all nodded in agreement.
However, the specific response will have to wait for the 'big shots' in the ward to decide.

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In the ward,
"Yagyu, Head of the Isoya family, Lord Kainin, please forgive me for not being able to rise to greet you all."

"It's alright, we don't care about these formalities."

The long-haired beauty's younger brother, Kaoru Igarashi, spoke. At the same time, a figure emerged from his shadow. It was the aloof female ninja 'Umi-nin,' with bandages wrapped around half her face, a metal forehead protector, and four arms.

"I believe that General Riku is already aware that our 'Sea Ninja Village' has also been attacked by the 'Espada'."

The short-haired, stylish older sister, Igarashi Dai, took over the conversation.
"We, the Wugu family, believe we have no grudge against Jiukong Yao'ai."

"But since she attacked our family, this debt cannot be left unpaid!"

The Igoya family only has their teacher, 'Kai Shinobu,' a Demon-level being, but without ruthlessness, one cannot stand firm. Besides, even if they wanted to swallow their anger, would the other party simply let it go?
"Feel sorry,"

Kafka, lying in his hospital bed, nodded apologetically.

In his view, if they were being blamed by Kyuu Sora, then the Isogai family was simply affected because they frequently interacted with the Osaka authorities.

The Igoya family is best at making various Yin-Yang talismans and low-level items, which are sold in large quantities to Osaka.

As for the Tokyo area, that's the 'sphere of influence' of the Kakeruin family.

"There's no point in saying this now,"

Kaoru Igarashi shook her head slightly.

"General Lu, how do you plan to deal with this?"

Yagyu Onoda was all alone, with nothing but two broken swords by his side.

His only friend, Master Shio, has also died due to the 'Ten Blades' attack; he has no other opinions besides fighting.

The Igoya family was inexplicably affected and is now furious, but if they are asked to come up with a solution—they can't very well ask their teacher, 'Kainin,' to go to the Sea Kingdom for help, can they?
The only one who could make the decision was General Kafka Riku, who represented the Osaka government.

"I intend to go to Heian-kyo in person,"

Without hesitation, Kafka revealed his upcoming itinerary.

"Please let the great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei take charge of the overall situation."

The 'Ten Blades' alone are beyond their ability to handle. If Kuku Yoa personally takes action, Osaka will surely be destroyed. Under such circumstances, no matter what the great Onmyoji is planning, Kafka must ask him to intervene; otherwise, there will be tens of millions of casualties.

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"Hmph, just as I expected."

Somewhere in the mountain range of Tottori Prefecture, an island nation.

The mountain appears lush and green on the outside, but its interior has actually been hollowed out.

Seated on a throne made of countless venomous snakes, Kyuuhou Yuai, with her standard long, straight black hair in a "Hime cut" style, rested her chin on one hand.

"The Osaka government is now begging that man for mercy."

"Hahaha~~ Miss's 'shock and awe' tactic really worked!"

"We don't need to launch a full-scale attack on Heian-kyo to put our side in the upper hand and wait for the enemy to panic and reveal their weaknesses."

Standing behind the throne, Teach offered a compliment.
It wasn't just a simple compliment:
Jiukong Yaoai has already done this twice: directly attacking Heian-kyo.

The first time, the 'Virtual Dog Cannon' was redirected by the opponent and hit Jiu Kong Yao Ai's clone; the second time, it was intercepted by the opponent's army of shikigami halfway, and then the Great Onmyoji personally 'took action', and a Hellish Funeral Hand Blade directly knocked Jiu Kong Yao Ai away on the spot.

Since a direct assault won't work, let's get the enemy to make their move—attack Osaka Superhuman, and see if we can draw out that man's forces.

Success is certainly cause for celebration, but failure is also acceptable!
In any case, neither Jiu Kong Yao Ai nor Marshall Teach are guys who care about human lives.

"You did a good job,"

Jiu Kongyao's loving gaze fell upon the throne.

"Miss,"

"This is our duty as subordinates."

In front of her were nine figures kneeling on one knee.

It was during this time that she created the "Ten Blades" by fusing together the millions of evil spirits she had summoned from the "Yellow Springs"!
Prescriptions included: nose amputation, all five punishments, slow slicing, beheading, branding with hot irons, burying alive, and caning.
These are all infamous criminal laws in history!

It is precisely because these punishments are so brutal that the evil spirits that die under them harbor even deeper resentment.
After being empowered by Jiu Kong Yao Ai and merging into a rational 'being', its strength naturally increased.

"Then I will reward you—go find a place to 'play'."

?

"Thank you, miss!"

The nine figures were overjoyed, nodded their thanks, and then bowed as they left the cave.

"Young Miss, given their 'personality,' they definitely will."

A soft reminder came from behind the throne from Teach.
A bloody storm was brewing!
These "Espada" were originally fusions of evil spirits who died under torture. What could their "play" possibly be?
It's obvious even to a fool.

Of course, Teach didn't care how many people died, he just did it—

"I have my own plans, you don't need to say anything!"

"yes,"

After reprimanding Teach, Jiu Kong Yao Ai leaned back on the throne, seemingly motionless, but in reality, she was constantly sensing:

'All beings are like illusions, why cling to the question of life and death? But the Buddha, why did the master die?'

My family, my friends.

'You bastard, Nine Empty Shakes Love,'

May he die a horrible death!

'Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate—'

Countless voices of resentment and curses drifted in and out; this was all due to the casualties caused by her attack, which led to a large number of superhumans' 'resentment' converging on her.

Ordinary people cannot feel this. Even those who absorb faith and follow the 'divine path' will only feel the harshness and pressure.

But to Jiu Kong Yao Ai, it was so 'pleasant to the ear'.

It's not that she's become mentally abnormal, but rather that these voices form threads that entangle the perception of "Nine Void Shaking Love".

well,

These 'anchors' help her stabilize herself.
After swallowing the bone in his hand, he should be able to hold on for a while longer.

This is the way of faith; it is not only praise that can serve as an anchor for stability, but also curses and resentment!
Of course, absorbing negative emotions will inevitably bring various hidden dangers, but for Jiu Kong Yao Ai, what hidden danger could be greater than the hidden danger of 'Yamata no Orochi'?
Compared to the impulsive young lady of the past, Jiu Kong Yao Ai is now a truly rational and insidious villain.

Hate it, then.

Your resentment is my strength.

(End of this chapter)