A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 112 An Unsatisfactory Dinner

"Brother Ritsu, are you going to the Tokugawa family's banquet?"

When Inoue Kaoru came home from school and heard the news, her eyes flickered slightly.

"I don't think this dinner party is quite suitable for Brother Lu."

"Oh, why?"

Since there was still time, Akizuki Ritsu, who was changing clothes, didn't mind chatting with Kaoru to pass the time.

"Think about it, that place is full of children of the powerful and wealthy, there will definitely be people pursuing my sister."

Kaoru Inoue analyzed it carefully.
"They'll turn on Brother Lu then,"

Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?

"It's alright,"

In this situation,

Qiuyue Lu had already made preparations.

“These mere sons of powerful and wealthy families, I’ll make them kneel down and admit defeat with just a few words.”

He was planning to 'show off and slap people in the face' today, even if he started with the lowest-ranking sons of powerful and wealthy families. But how could he show his abilities if he didn't make a big fuss?
While Akizuki Ritsu was undoubtedly the mastermind behind the entire era, how would others know if he didn't speak up?
At most, they might just think of a lucky person or some other supernatural being.

It's about time we got out and about and got some exercise.

While causing trouble during this period, Akizuki Ritsu also read a lot of medical books.

With the abilities of various Devil Fruits, it's entirely possible to create all sorts of fantastical creatures like 'Mink Tribe', 'Giants', 'Dragons', and 'Mermaids'.

Otherwise, we can't rely entirely on the 'Book Fruit' to write, can we? These mythical races will all 'return' in the future, and we need to prepare early for a bigger stage.

Therefore, some 'clinical trials' are needed, so the Metropolitan Police Department will be used for practice.

"Um, Brother Law"

Such confidence made Inoue Kaoru hesitate.

"Of course I believe you, but what if those people get violent?"

As the old saying goes, two fists can't beat four hands, and even a hero can't withstand a crowd—no matter how strong Brother Lu is, he's still just an 'ordinary person,' and if he suffers a loss, the girl will be heartbroken. Moreover:

"I secretly told Brother Lu that my sister actually has a big secret."

The girl is mysterious,

"My sister possesses supernatural powers."

Hey Hey hey,
Kaoru, is it really okay for you to sell kaori like this?
Misunderstanding Akizuki Ritsu's 'surprised' gaze, Kaoru held up three fingers.

"I swear, everything I said is true;"

"If it's a lie, then let me swallow a thousand needles."

"No, no, no, that's not what surprised me. Okay, let me put it another way: Kaori is a supernatural being, what's wrong with that?"

"What is the problem?"

Akizuki Ritsu's question stunned Inoue Kaoru.

"Brother Lu, you can't be unaware of how many noble supernatural beings there are these days, can you?"

As a middle school student who spends all her time online, Kaoru knows all about these things.

“Every supernatural being automatically acquires a first-level administrative position; that is, a section chief or bureau chief!”

In island nations, bureaucrats are divided into special positions and administrative positions. The former are elected and appointed, such as the prime minister and cabinet ministers appointed by the prime minister.

Administrative positions are those that actually do the work: section chiefs, bureau chiefs, ministers; intermediate positions include department heads, directors, and assistants; and lower-level general staff. For an average person, the highest they can rise to is a director or department head in their lifetime.

Want to get your hands on the positions of section chief, bureau chief, or minister?
Remember to be reborn into a better family in your next life: the island nation's government resources have long been divided up by various powerful families.

This is normal. Anyone who works hard all their life will definitely prioritize leaving their connections and power to their descendants: no matter how incompetent they are, they will still be their own people.

This leads to class stratification: coupled with the fact that the old folks are slow to die, the island nation's people seem very "old".

Now, as long as one becomes a supernatural being, one can instantly ascend to the heavens!
The price is that when faced with supernatural disasters, one must be on the front lines.

"My sister and I are no longer on the same path."

After the explanation,
Kaoru Inoue concluded with this statement.

"Kaoru, what exactly do junior high schools teach these days?"

Qiu Yue Lu couldn't help but facepalm. "You little rascal, what's with having such a vivid imagination!"
"Leaving aside the fact that Kaori is your older sister, what do you mean by 'we'?"

"Of course it's Brother Ritsu and Kaoru—"

He stepped forward, took Qiuyue Lu's hand, and looked up at the girl, her rosy cheeks full of seriousness.

“We are all ordinary people, and Kaoru will not look down on her brother.”

?

After talking for so long,

So you were after me!
Are all junior high school students these days so precocious?

As the girl wielding a hoe and diligently digging into her sister's "corner," Akizuki Ritsu silently looked up at the ceiling.

"Kaoru, you're still young—?"

"It's not small,"

"cough,"

"Kaoru, actually I also have a big secret."

"What is it, Brother Lu?"

A girl is still a girl, and even if she's naturally good at 'stealing someone's boyfriend,' her curious nature still remains.

"Actually, I am also a supernatural being."

? ?
Snapped,

Qiu Yue snapped her fingers.
On the table next to me, a book suddenly floated up into the air.

"look,"

"how so?!"

In an instant, the girl's entire face fell.

Originally, Kaoru had planned to use the difference in 'class' to get Ritsu to fall into her arms—no, she should fall into Ritsu's arms.

As for the older sister?

She became a supernatural being.
We should pursue a 'better' future.

perfect!

Who knew that the plan would be hit with a devastating blow as soon as it was put into action: Brother Lu is actually a supernatural being?
In an instant, the scene of her older sister and brother Ritsu getting married appeared in the girl's mind, followed by the children: three children, one for each of them, and the last one would be raised by the pitiful Kaoru, who would be heartbroken and weeping every day.
"Don't do that kind of thing!"

"So what do you need such a vivid imagination for?"

Speechless, Qiu Yuelu patted the gray-haired girl's head and spoke earnestly.

Spend less time online.

"Brother Lu, is it ready yet?"

Kaori Inoue's voice came from downstairs, causing Ritsu Akizuki to raise his chin.

"I'm leaving."

"How about you read through the fairy tales you bought first?"

"What were you and Kaoru talking about for so long?"

A black sedan drove away from Akizuki's house, and Inoue Kaori, who was driving, asked curiously.

Why is she driving? Well, someone is always thinking about things and secretly controlling their clones to practice various abilities—if Akizuki Ritsu were driving, she'd be guaranteed to end up on the sidewalk.

"We were talking about the troubles of adolescence,"

Akizuki Ritsu stroked his chin. He hadn't really considered Kaoru's problem, but:

A time traveler, no problem, I can handle both of them—

"Kids these days are so precocious."

"That's true,"

Kaori nodded in agreement.

Kaoru has been speaking in a very ambiguous and roundabout way lately, leaving her, as her older sister, completely confused.

"So it's a puberty issue,"

"Honestly, why didn't you consult your older sister?"

"this,"

Qiu Yuelu rolled her eyes. If you knew, you would probably beat your sister to her knees on the spot.

Despite Inoue Kaori's delicate appearance as a girl next door, she has experienced several supernatural disasters: even the 'Cinderella Princess' of the fairy tale kingdom was defeated by her. Recently, she has been practicing martial arts and marksmanship. Even without the lucky fruit, seven or eight strong men would not be able to get close to her.

Kaoru, you really know how to pick your opponents!
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Tokugawa family,
Located in Setagaya, a traditional affluent area,
From the outside, the white bricks and black tiles make it look like an ordinary ancient building complex.

But if this quaint courtyard were in Tokyo, it would be terrifying: as we all know, Tokyo's various 'capsule apartments' and single rental rooms try to make the most of every inch of space, with various foldable furniture and beds located in mid-air, which are the daily routines of ordinary working people.

Such a huge building,
The value of the land alone is enough to numb ordinary people.

The Tokugawa family has fallen from grace, but that is only in comparison to their former status as the "nation of the people".

Moreover, the Tokugawa family recently,
It can be said that they have regained the glory of their ancestors.

"So many people,"

"Hmm, will Brother Lu be nervous?"

In the brightly lit Tokugawa residence, the banquet had already begun: shadowy figures, hushed conversations, and bustling maids. Just as Inoue Kaori had described, it was a standard Western-style banquet, attended entirely by young people.

"how come?"

Akizuki, dressed as a student, calmly got off the bus.
A fist is power; a military parade speaks louder than a thousand words.

A Western proverb also says, 'Great power brings great peace.'

As the originator of the supernatural era, what is he afraid of?
It has been verified twice already.

Even a nuclear bomb couldn't hurt him!
"That's good,"

No wonder Kaori was so cautious.
She was well aware that the 'gap' between herself and Brother Lu could easily destroy the relationship she cherished.

"You two, please come this way."

A maid from the Tokugawa household stepped forward to lead the two of them.

"Ms. Inoue has arrived,"

"That's him."

"Shh, don't forget what Ms. Inoue instructed."

As the two entered the hall, whispers and scrutinizing glances kept drifting towards Qiu Yuelu.

What they thought was a lowered voice was no different from being right next to Akizuki Ritsu's ear: Devil Fruits are all-encompassing, such as the 'Whisper Fruit,' which allows one to establish a mental connection with animals while also greatly enhancing hearing.

In a sense, it's a Devil Fruit version of 'listening to the voice of all things'.

"Everyone seems pretty easygoing."

Qiu Yuelu glanced around and saw that none of them were wearing suits; instead, they were all wearing various casual clothes, or even school uniforms.

Moreover, they weren't dressed in designer brands; they were all dressed casually. That's because the "protagonists" of this banquet were used to dressing in everyday clothes.

In one corner, three schoolgirls in school uniforms were chatting, one of whom had a bow in her hair; on the other side, several young people were protecting a little girl in the center; and there were also several other 'ordinary people' whose demeanor was completely out of place at this banquet.

Clearly, these are the main characters, while the other powerful disciples are merely guests: how can they possibly overshadow the main characters?

"Didn't the host family come forward?"

"some,"

Before Kaori Inoue could finish speaking, a girl with long, straight black hair came up to her.

"Kaori, Mr. Akizuki, welcome to my humble abode."

Mitsuko Tokugawa

It was obvious that she was the organizer of the banquet.

Grandpa said that old men like him shouldn't come out and spoil everyone's fun.

"Please excuse me for hosting you all."

"fine,"

"It doesn't matter."

It doesn't matter whether it's Akizuki Ritsu or Inoue Kaori.
Looking around, the hall was full of young people: indeed, the sudden appearance of an old man made everyone uncomfortable.

These 'supernatural upstarts' here may not necessarily give face to the old Tokugawa family.

If a scene were to break out on the spot, the banquet would actually turn into a disaster.

"So, what are we going to do?"

After Tokugawa Mitsuko left, she casually picked up a bottle of juice from the side, unscrewed the cap, and started taking a sip. She tilted her head and asked Inoue Kaori.

"Chatting with other people—basically, a large social gathering?"

Kaori Inoue thought for a moment,
This wasn't her first time attending such a banquet.
Each time, he was surrounded by people, and all he had to do was listen to their praise.

As for the request? The girl wasn't the type to grant every request.

No one will be weak even if they roll around on the battlefield a few times.

"Kaori!"

On the other side, the three schoolgirls who were chatting noticed this and came over together.

"Last time."

The short-haired girl leading the group had only spoken halfway when she noticed Akizuki Ritsu, and her words were reduced to just two words.

"Thank you."

During the last "Hyakki Yagyō" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) in Osaka, Yamoto collapsed as soon as he got off the plane.

If Inoue Kaori hadn't brought her out, she doesn't know how long she would have remained lying in that 'cursed place'.

"Oh, you're welcome."

Kaori Inoue immediately bowed in return, but her attention was on Ritsu Akizuki.

Although she had already instructed him not to mention anything supernatural in front of her 'boyfriend,' whether others would follow that advice was another matter entirely.

"You guys chat,"

Qiu Yue Ritsu wasn't someone who couldn't read the room; she raised her juice and moved aside.

Next,

According to typical urban storylines,
There must be powerful and wealthy young men who are eager to come and 'warn' themselves to leave behind people like Inoue Kaori.

Arriving at a corner of the hall, Akizuki Ritsu sipped her juice while waiting for the dramatic turn of events.

however--

Ok?
No one came.

Hey, are all the privileged children of island nations this well-mannered?
Qiu Yue Lu frowned as she toyed with the juice in her hand.

You can't just start trouble yourself, can you?

This doesn't fit his personality—?
"Miss Tokugawa, aren't you going to entertain the guests?"

Upon noticing that Tokugawa Mitsuko, the master of the house, was approaching, Akizuki Ritsu raised an eyebrow.

"Next is the guests' social time,"

The young lady with long, straight black hair walked up to Akizuki Ritsu, her expression a mixture of hesitation, struggle, and finally:
"Akizuki-san, may I call you that?"

"Can,"

It's just a form of address, so Akizuki Ritsu doesn't really care.

"Can you leave Kaori?"

? ?
Although Akizuki Ritsu had been waiting for quite a while to hear these words, it was finally coming from this person's mouth:
"Miss Tokugawa, you just said that I should leave Kaori?"

Qiu Yuelu frowned as she put down the juice.

The lines are correct.

But the role isn't right.

"Yes, it is."

Having already said it, Tokugawa Mitsuko was ready to go all out.

"You don't know yet: Kaori is in danger, and only I can stay by her side."

Thanks to the Tokugawa family—no, to her friendship with Kaori—Tokugawa Mitsuko also obtained a super injection, and now she is also a supernatural being!
"Miss Tokugawa, what is this—"

Akizuki Ryū, who was always "stirring up big things," finally realized what was going on.

"Are you planning to steal my nun from me?"

"Hi?"

(End of this chapter)