I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 753 Love is Like a Battle
the next day,
"Where's Touma?"

Shizuka Tokugawa, who had just come out of Touma's room, asked a passing maid a question with suspicion.

"Miss, Young Master Touma has gone to Miss Dolly's place."

?

and many more,

When will Touma...
I met a lady named 'Dolly'!

Who is Dolly?

As soon as the alert Tokugawa Shizuka asked the question, the prepared maid bowed and answered.

“It’s Miss 10087—she just changed her name to ‘Dolly’ yesterday, and we haven’t informed her yet.”

Oh.
Oh, it's 10087!
Tokugawa Shizuka, relax, everything's alright now;

No, we should call her 'Dolly' now.

"What does Dori want with Touma?"

Because the 'sisters' are all the kind of indifferent people who only act when given an order;

For a moment, Tokugawa Shizuka couldn't think of a reason to do this.

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"What could Dolly want from me?"

Next to the quaint Tokugawa family home, in front of the towering, modern 'Sister's Dormitory' building, with a room bearing the nameplate 10087, Touma Kamijou scratched his head.

There was no other way; the Tokugawa family's old residence couldn't accommodate more than 7,000 sisters. Even though most of the sisters were scattered among other hospitals and sanatoriums under the Tokugawa family's control to recuperate, this 'modern' building was still needed to house thousands of sisters.

"Visitor information confirmed. Mr. Touma Kamijou, please come in."

The electronic door unlocked automatically; since we were already here:

Toma pushed open the door and entered.

"Excuse me,"

After changing his shoes in the entryway, Touma glanced at the living room in front of him.

"Whether I say it or not, here are the sisters' preferences."

All exactly the same!
This wasn't Touma's first time visiting "Sister's Dormitory." Every time he saw the identical layout, he had a strong sense of déjà vu: thousands of rooms were all exactly the same, and anyone would find it eerie.

"Dolly? Dolly?"

The person who had arranged to meet him was not in the living room.

Is it in the bedroom?

Without much thought, Touma Kamijou walked towards the bedroom, grasped the doorknob, and turned it:
"Peach--?!"

For a moment, Touma Kamijou, who had just pushed open the door, froze.

The person was indeed in the bedroom;

I'm changing clothes.

"Ahhhhhh!!!"

The next second, the girl's mournful cry echoed in the corridor of the 'sister's dormitory'.

?

Amidst the surprised exclamations, the doors to the other rooms in the building opened one after another, and one after another, the 'younger sisters' rushed out nimbly.

"Is someone under attack?"

"The sound is coming from room 10087,"

"Number 10088, proceed to investigate; Numbers 10089 and 10100, provide support."

"Numbers 10101 and 10102, stand ready; Number 10101, prepare to call for 'Sister's' arrival—"

In an instant, the numerous "sisters" clearly divided their tasks: some prepared to break down the door, some prepared to provide support, some maintained perimeter security, and some were ready to call for their "parents."
"Wait, wait a minute!"

Wrapped in a bath towel, the clone of 10087—no, it should be called 'Dolly'—opened the door and cleared her throat. She looked exactly like the many younger sisters outside, but her expression was much more vivid.

"It's nothing, just a cockroach got into the room."

?

"cockroach?"

"Kill him with a slipper,"

"I can't keep these slippers—"

"Could it be a mutated giant cockroach?"

Outside the door, the numerous "sisters" calmly chatted amongst themselves. They were all mass-produced clones with identical thought processes: Cockroaches? Kill them with a swift strike!

After all, the 'original body' is a bloodthirsty girl, so it's hard to imagine that someone like her would be afraid of cockroaches.

"Ahem, anyway, everything's alright, everyone go back now."

Since 'No. 10087' had said so, the younger sisters dispersed and went home.

Click,

"saved!"

After Dolly closed the door, in the corner of the living room, a sweaty, burly man with a limp head almost collapsed to the ground.

"I almost suffered social death on the spot."

Given the 'clumsy' nature of those younger sisters, if they knew he saw Dolly changing clothes, I guarantee all the younger sisters would know within an hour, then Hikaru, Shizuka, and everyone in the Tokugawa family—

What a misfortune!
Touma Kamijou was caught in a "door-opening kill" incident.

He was soaking wet, as if he had just fought a fierce battle with a dragon-level expert.

"Don't worry, Touma-kun, I won't tell anyone."

After seeing off her other sisters, Dolly, wrapped in a bath towel with rosy cheeks, pointed to the bedroom:

"I'm going to change my clothes, you."

"Sorry, sorry, I'll definitely remember to knock before opening the door next time!"

Kamijou Touma, bowing deeply at a 90-degree angle, was speechless. Having grown accustomed to his 'sisters' rooms, he pushed open the door without a second thought.

Kamijou Touma,
How could you do this?!
"Ahem, so you want me to go on a mission with you?"

After an awkward silence, they got down to business, and Touma Kamijou, who was kneeling in the living room, was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Yes, thank you for your help, Touma-kun."

After changing her clothes, Dolly knelt down and bowed her head respectfully.

"I want to take on a more challenging task, but I don't want to rely on my 'older sister's' strength, so:"

Please have Touma Kamijou come and 'keep things in order', just in case.

"no problem!"

Touma Kamijou immediately agreed to the request.

The more than 7,000 "sisters" themselves have genetic defects, and the daily cost of examinations and treatments is a huge sum. The Tokugawa family naturally doesn't care, but Dolly, who has awakened her "self," wants to do her part for her sisters, and Touma naturally agrees.

"So, regarding the details of the mission—"

"The Metropolitan Police Department is ready."

Dolly took out her phone: she had contacted the Metropolitan Police Department, and they quickly selected a suitable mission for her.

Because of their sheer numbers, these "younger sisters" seem too "cheap"; but with the backing of "older sisters" like Hikaru, Touma, and the Tokugawa family, who would dare to underestimate them?
Especially the one we're focusing on developing, 'No. 10087'—no, the current Miss Dolly.

'See, I told you so!'

As the Metropolitan Police Department's helicopter landed at the Tokugawa residence, a certain demon was earnestly guiding Dolly's mind.

'If you just do it, many things are that simple: now, in Touma Kamijou's heart, you're no longer just a simple 'little sister,' but occupy a significant place.'

"Then what's next."

Dolly, blushing at the thought of the previous 'misunderstanding,' asked softly.

"Of course, we should press our advantage!"

The offensive was swift as the wind!

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"I'm sorry, Tomoe."

She lay lazily on the sofa, her waist-length hair cascading down her back, her face shapely, and her red eyes framing her features. The traditional Japanese beauty tilted her head slightly.

She had snow-white skin, wore a long black robe with a long hem, decorated with strange large patterns and moon-shaped ornaments; she was adorned with strings of jewels, and toyed with an antique long pipe in her hand, exuding an aura of mystery, languor, and power.

"As you know, my shop 'grants people's wishes and charges a price commensurate with those wishes,' and the customers you bring—"

As she spoke, the 'witch's' gaze fell on Fiona.

"Cupid's arrow?"

"I can certainly eliminate it, but can the customers afford the cost?"

"What price?"

Faced with Fiona's nervous question, the lazy witch in black and white smiled slightly.

"Beauty".

"If the curse on you is lifted, the price will be your appearance."

"Who knows, you might turn into a bald, skinny vampire with sharp teeth and claws~~"

Ah, this—

Although that's what 'traditional' vampires look like, Fiona shudders at the thought of herself becoming like that.

Moreover, this kind of 'extraordinary exchange' method certainly cannot be easily concealed by 'transformation' or 'disguise' techniques. In other words, she has to go to see Alai with a bald, unkempt appearance?

No, I don't want that kind of thing!

"Ha~~"

"If it were me, I wouldn't want to either."

The lazy witch rolled over, as if she had used up all her strength.

"As long as you have this face, men will flock to you like butterflies—in other words, if you lose your face, will your beloved still love you?"

"Well, Miss Fiona, don't be too discouraged."

After leaving the 'Witch's House', Nanami Momozono comforted the experienced foreigner who had come seeking her help.

"This method is indeed too costly; we can think of other ways."

As she spoke, the high school-aged 'apprentice goddess of marriage' turned her head:
"Tomoe, are there any other powerful individuals who can help?"

“That’s a curse from the gods,”

The fox-like man with the folding fan replied irritably.
"Miss Yuuko is the strongest being in 'Yokai Town': even she needs to pay such a huge price, so other beings—"

Leaving aside whether the 'curse' can be dispelled, the price to be paid is not so easy to pay.

Moreover, in 'Tomoe's' view,
The price to pay for appearance is something you've already paid.

After all, there are many monsters with bizarre and extremely ugly appearances.

He has never worried about his appearance.
"I'm sorry to have troubled you two with my affairs."

Fiona apologized sheepishly. She had finally found someone who could lift the 'curse'; but the price was that she would have to return to Mars with the appearance of a 'traditional' vampire. She might as well have died in the mission space!

The place where the three of them were located was a demiplane called 'Yokai Street'.

Yes, it's a demiplane!
This demiplane is full of monsters, and overall it is a huge urban area composed of countless buildings from different periods of island nations.

It was a fragment from the great war between the gods that shattered the main world: many monsters hid here and lived there for a thousand years, deeply inheriting the true teachings of the island nation's pantheon.

Some time ago, Tomoe, who was almost driven to death by the fact that his master easily transferred his 'divine position', came here to drink and have fun. Nanami Momozono followed him and was almost eaten by a monster, causing quite a commotion. Finally, they made a contract with a kiss and then began the work of a 'god'.

As for the woman named 'Yuko Ichihara' from earlier, she is the famous 'Dimensional Witch';
It is said to be able to travel between many demiplanes, granting wishes and charging an equal price—as for its veracity, Fiona certainly wouldn't dare to try.

"Where do we go next?"

Nanami Momozono is a 'god', but she was only put in this role by someone else and didn't live as a god for long.

Therefore: When in doubt, consult Ba Wei.

"Let's go check out 'Nurarihyon's' house,"

The handsome man with fox ears, acting as a 'beacon,' had no choice but to find a solution:

"Although I don't think that troublemaker can offer any positive solutions."

"Then let's set off now—"

The energetic girl pointed, her attitude making Fiona feel embarrassed: Look at the island nation's 'god,' and then look at those Greek guys. Sigh, there's no comparison.

"Oh my, this is so interesting~~"

Just after the three left, behind the window of the 'Witch's House,' a witch who rarely got up was looking down at everything:
"Perhaps it won't be long before we witness another battle between the gods?"

So what does all that have to do with her? Anyway, her current job is to help build demiplanes under the guise of "treasure hunting".

Incidentally, if any problems arise in the demiplane, she will be responsible for fixing them.

Why did island nation artifacts appear in the Western European demiplane?

It was all done by 'her'.

Crackle~~
Countless sheets of paper fluttered in the room, representing someone's alter ego.

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island country,

Yamagata Prefecture,
This prefecture is located in the northeastern region of the island nation, and further north is Akita Prefecture.

It boasts numerous fruit production bases, and since the resurgence of the supernatural, it has cultivated new-era 'spiritual fruits'. Although they do not have the same effects as 'devil fruits', long-term consumption still offers significant benefits.

Anyway,

This is one of the production bases that the island nation cannot give up;

Therefore, it is necessary to send superhuman personnel over a long period of time to exterminate evil spirits in the wild.

As I said before, in this island nation, whether you're fighting demons, supernatural beings, or even extraordinary individuals, the fun is endless!
"巳-未-申-亥-午-寅!"

A young girl's figure flew backward through the forest, her hands forming a hand seal.

That's right, it's a standard hand seal: but in this world, it's not called ninjutsu, but 'Yin-Yang Technique'.

In fact, hand seals and incantations are the hallmarks of Yin and Yang: normal ninjas who are infiltrating and assassinating have no time to play with hand seals and spells.
"The art of grand fireball!"

The girl opened her mouth and spat out a ball of raging flames, which expanded to the size of a car and blasted towards the giant spider demon that was chasing after her.

boom! ! !
"Squeaky-"

The power of the Great Fireball Technique is beyond doubt; if someone of the same level is hit by it, they will either die or be crippled.

Charging forward a few more steps through the flames, the giant spider finally gave way and collapsed in the forest.

slap slap slap,

"Perfect!"

He jumped down from the big tree next to him, and Touma Kamijou didn't hold back his applause and praise.

"The 'Earth Spider' evil spirit, which is of the 'Strong Wolf' level, was easily dealt with."

"Huff, huff huff~~"

"This is by no means easy, and—"

Dolly turned to look at Touma and smiled sweetly.

"If Touma-kun hadn't been there, I wouldn't have dared to fight an enemy of this caliber."

The girl's words left Touma Kamijou scratching his head in disbelief.

Fortunately, at that moment, the buzzing of a helicopter came from overhead.

"I am the governor of Yamagata Prefecture,"

"Thank you very much, both of you."

A middle-aged man jumped off the plane and bowed warmly to Touma and Dolly.

Touma Kamijou is a top figure in the transcendental world:
With a right hand, even gods and demons retreat!
"The county has prepared a banquet; would you two do me the honor of joining us?"

The county magistrate's obsequious request, despite it being just a regular D-level mission, attracted two big shots.

The local county government had indeed prepared a lavish welcome banquet, but it was just a casual question, since these bigwigs were all high-ranking officials.

But this time is different:
"Touma-kun, I want to take a shower first, what do you think—"

"All right,"

As Toma nodded, the county magistrate's eyes lit up:

"Oh dear, our Yamagata Prefecture has more than 100 hot springs. You two should give them a good review."

Islanders love hot springs, and the phrase "hot springs back, beach back" is practically a staple in anime and manga: this clearly shows their fondness for hot springs.

"By the way, Magistrate."

Dolly seemed to remember something and asked another question.

"I heard that there's a thousand-year-old tree here called 'Totoro'?"

?

The county magistrate was slightly taken aback.
Indeed, there is an ancient cedar tree in Yamagata Prefecture;

Because it closely resembles the image of 'My Neighbor Totoro' from Hayao Miyazaki's famous film, it is known as the Totoro Ancient Tree.

But they are actually two ancient cedar trees joined together, which is why they have two 'ear'-like treetops that look like a chubby animal face. They used to be called a married couple.
His gaze swept over the girl's slightly flushed face and the bewildered Touma Kamijou, and the governor of Yamagata Prefecture revealed an ambiguous smile:

"Yes, miss, yes—"

(End of this chapter)