I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 762 Learning and Choosing

"You two, my master wants to see you."

The 'Demon Sword Princess' in full armor personally came out to greet them, saving the Osaka military from embarrassment.

If they let people in, and these two clash with the Grand Onmyoji, all their efforts during this time will be in vain; but if they try to stop them: how can they possibly block a dragon-level 'light'?
Fortunately, as expected of the great Onmyoji, he seemed to have anticipated that Hikaru and Tokugawa Shizuka would come, and sent Lady Yoto Hime instead.

"Lady Demon Blade,"

Many extraordinary soldiers and officers saluted.

"Um,"

As a shikigami under Seimei, she is known for her combat prowess;

Yaodao-hime makes frequent appearances and is considered a 'familiar face' to the Osaka military.

"Lord Hikaru, Miss Tokugawa, please."

As the Osaka military cleared the way, Hikaru and Tokugawa Shizuka followed behind Yoto Hime and entered the headquarters of the great Onmyoji 'Abe no Seimei'.

Hehehe~~
The oxcart rumbled over the bluestone slabs, and the sleeves of the maid, scented with plum blossoms, fluttered out from behind the curtain.
In front of a paper umbrella shop by the street, an old woman, her back hunched, unfolded umbrellas one by one, each adorned with evening primrose patterns. In the distance, on the Li Bridge, eerie green will-o'-the-wisps flickered. Several noblemen in tall hats and black teeth were joking with the 'White Pace' members, inadvertently revealing the withered bones beneath their long robes.

Both the buildings and the 'residents' have been completely restored to their ancient appearance from a thousand years ago: of course, they are all products of extraordinary power.

So on the endless three- or four-story pavilions, there are lazy 'Yanyanluo's' with a pipe in hand; on the wide and clean stone path, there is a one-eyed little monk carrying his 'master' on his back, and an iron rat wearing a straw hat and holding a begging bowl.
It's as if we've traveled across a thousand years and arrived at the bustling Heian-kyo of a thousand years ago, where the "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" took place.

"Hey?"

"Lady Demon Blade,"

"It's Lady Demon Blade—"

Upon seeing the three passersby, these bizarre and varied 'ghosts' all stepped aside.

It's not that the Demon Blade Princess would casually use passersby as a 'test sword' like the samurai of a thousand years ago; rather, it's out of respect: without that great Onmyoji and his shikigami, these demons wouldn't be qualified to live here.

Humanity's military force is not something to be taken lightly.

If it weren't for Abe no Seimei and this city where a hundred demons roam at night, how could it be so leisurely now?
After all, whether it was the Genji samurai group or that Shuten-dōji;

They don't seem like they'd be willing to protect all the ghosts.

"Um,"

Full of armor,

The Demon Sword Princess, wearing an ancient steel 'battle hat,' simply replied casually.

No one would have guessed that this 'aloof', 'bloodthirsty', and 'powerful' shikigami is actually a girl who doesn't want to fight.

However, as the saying goes, without fighting, nothing can be protected.

Whether it's family, home, or—

love.

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"Miss Hikaru, Miss Tokugawa;"

"You two have come to learn from me the cultivation methods of 'magnetic' techniques?"

Upon meeting the guardian of Heian-kyo, the great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei, Tokugawa Shizuka explained his purpose and respectfully knelt down, bowing deeply.

"Yes,"

"Please enlighten me, I would be extremely grateful!"

There's nothing we can do; the principal is said to have gone on vacation.

Furthermore, among those in the know, besides Director Zhu Ya, who would be willing to get close to that person?
The emperor's heart is unfathomable.

One thought can lead to heaven, another to hell.

So Tokugawa Shizuka came to Heian-kyo to seek advice from the great Onmyōji Abe no Seimei.

The reason for bringing Hikaru along is, of course, because on her own, she probably wouldn't even be able to meet the Great Onmyoji.

He could only rely on Hikaru's influence: after all, Hikaru was a 'Susanoo bloodline' and a Dragon-level powerhouse—and sure enough, he successfully met the elegant Onmyoji and even saw a 'familiar face' here.

Kafka is the general!
"What a coincidence, General Lu is also seeking a way to return to the 'Great Demon' realm."

In the courtyard, Abe no Seimei, as the host, introduced the two parties.

"Yes,"

Kafka readily admitted,

His strength plummeted after Ibaraki-doji was stripped away by the 'god-level young lady' with a single finger.
After a series of extraordinary resources and training, his strength has returned to the peak of the Tiger level; however, it will be a bit troublesome to step back into the Ghost level.

"Without the strength of a demon-level being, you can't protect anything in this era."

Tokugawa Shizuku agreed with Kafka Rikusho's words.

She used to fight,

No, it was the battle she participated in that served as a 'flying backpack'.

Shizuka is in charge of flying, Touma is in charge of fighting: even their 'spiritual power' is borrowed from 'light'.

The three of them used to work together seamlessly and had fought against various powerful opponents. Now, however, there are four of them—Dolly only has eyes for Touma, and her two 'older sisters' are almost becoming enemies: who says that love and hate aren't enemies?

Since it was difficult for someone like Guang to intervene in such matters, Tokugawa Shizuka had to find a solution on her own.

"I also have some knowledge of 'magnetic' techniques."

The great Onmyoji lightly waved his folding fan, leaving everyone speechless with his words.

You're too modest. It's not just a 'slight understanding' at all. I once fought against that principal and even controlled a million tons of iron sand to restrain a god: the island nation's extraordinary alloy was obtained from that battlefield.

Otherwise, what about 'Mobile Suit'?
In other words, the production of Gundam is hampered by the lack of materials alone.

"but--"

Just as Tokugawa Shizuka's face tightened, the great Onmyoji suddenly changed his tone:
"After all, I am an Onmyoji, and it is rather inauspicious for me to take on disciples and teach them."

This isn't just idle talk; most Onmyoji are passed down through 'family' traditions.
Because this Yin-Yang art is their means of survival, how could they easily teach it to others?
Moreover, the great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei's disciple: it is said that Ashiya Dōman lost to Seimei in a magical duel a thousand years ago and was forced to become his 'disciple'; then he seduced Seimei's wife, stole Seimei's secret techniques, and in the end, the two perished together.

After his resurrection, he took on the disciple Jiu Kong Yao Ai, and the whole world witnessed his fate.

Aside from the Abe family, who else would learn from Seimei? It's either betrayal or being betrayed!

this.
After thinking about it carefully, Tokugawa Shizuka realized that it was indeed true.

Abe no Seimei was strong, but when it came to teaching his disciples...
It's a bit eerie.

"Therefore, I would like to recommend a renowned teacher."

?

Just when Tokugawa Shizuka was almost in despair,
The great Onmyoji then changed his tone again, causing the young girl's heart to fluctuate wildly.

"Taki Toki Mikoto."

? !
The joy froze on her face, Tokugawa Shizuka's mind was buzzing, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.

"Great Onmyoji,"

The ninja girl 'Hikari' didn't freeze in shock; instead, she asked a question:

"It sounds like this is a 'god'?"

"Exactly,"

Abe no Seimei gently waved his folding fan, a gentle smile on his face, his tone not like he was talking about a 'deity,' but rather an old friend.

"I have some connections with the 'Munakata Three Gods',"

"Takihime-no-Mikoto is particularly skilled in 'magnetic' divine arts; if Miss Tokugawa wishes to learn them, I will send someone to escort you there, would that be alright?"

The so-called "Murakata Three Gods" are Amaterasu's three daughters.

My father is—Susanoo!
To be precise, it should be Susanoo's sword, the Totsuka Blade.

In the mythology, the two creator gods broke apart, and Izanagi gave birth to the "Three Noble Sons" from his eyes and nose, ordering Susanoo to rule the ocean. However, this unloved child insisted on going to the underworld to find his mother Izanami, thus angering Izanagi, who wanted to banish him from Takamagahara.

So Susanoo went to find his sister: however, his power was too great, and wherever he went, the heavens and the earth shook!

In this situation, Amaterasu mistakenly believed that Susanoo had come to seize power, and immediately armed herself to prepare for battle.

To clear up the misunderstanding, Susanoo proposed a ceremony called the Oath.

The two gods made a vow at the Ame-no-Yasu River: Amaterasu Omikami took the ten-fist sword that Susanoo was equipped with, broke it into three pieces, and also made the eight-foot-long magatama string on her body vibrate. She also took the water from the Ame-no-Yasu Well to wash the broken sword, gnawed the sword to pieces, and blew a mist from her mouth.

Three goddesses appear in the mist;

Himemiko Otsushima, Himime Saoyori, and:
"...This is Tagihime-no-Mikoto."

Kindly explaining to everyone that it was actually 'light', Seimei lightly tapped his folding fan.

"Miss Tokugawa, what do you think?"

Nodding frantically!!
Once he came to his senses, what could Tokugawa Shizuka possibly be dissatisfied with?
Nowadays, the mythology of island nations—no, I mean all countries—is a compulsory course for students; the taboos, preferences, and habits of various pantheons are a subject of study for all mankind: we don't seek any special opportunities, we just hope not to offend the gods at any time.

After all, in the myths of various civilizations, there are plenty of self-important individuals who try to provoke and challenge the gods.

It's not just about dying yourself; it's about dragging down an entire city, a clan, or even a nation of unfortunate souls.

Greek mythology is the top choice!

In Greek mythology, there are countless beings who claim to be more powerful and intelligent than the gods.

They were extremely confident: although these guys were usually 'demigods', they all died tragically in the end.

"But I wonder what kind of gift my daughter should bring?"

After the initial surprise, Tokugawa Shizuka actually wanted to ask about the personality of 'Takihime no Mikoto', but the words that came out were these.

By observing the gifts, one can infer the owner's preferences and personality.

It is an essential skill for the offspring of large families.

"No need,"

The Great Onmyoji waved his hand.

"Please allow me to write a letter. For the sake of your bloodline, Princess Tagi will not make things difficult for you."

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Bloodline
What bloodline?
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Mars, outside the city-state of Athens.

"Bored~~"

A handsome young man with a straw in his mouth.

Sitting on the rock, I stared blankly at the grassland where the wind was blowing.

Sometimes, I'm actually quite envious of that bastard Ares.

After all, that simple-minded guy only knows how to meet his lover and fight; he seems to never have any feelings of 'worry': he really is a brute who doesn't understand art!

As for Ares's lover, it was none other than Aphrodite, the famous goddess of beauty throughout Greek mythology.

This goddess, whom even Zeus coveted, possessed the most beautiful face in the world, and her personality... well...
It has a very Greek feel to it.

?

A spatial fluctuation came from behind, causing the handsome shepherd boy to stand up and turn around.

"Fiona-nee-sister?!"

"your eyes?"

Behind him stood a beautiful woman with red hair and a long dress, but the emerald green in her eyes had solidified and become colorless.

"Indeed, this method works."

Fiona turned her head slightly to face Agleius.

A philosopher once said: Love makes people blind; if that's the case, I've forsaken my eyes.

That way, you can 'ignore' Cupid's curse.

(End of this chapter)