A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 128 The Chasing Figure

Chapter 128 The Chasing Figure
Banqiao District, Qiuyue's home.

"Well, let Kaori practice her 'domineering aura' first."

He opened his palm, revealing faint ripples of mud in the center; everything that happened in 'Yomihirasaka' was contained within his palm.

The so-called 'Yomi-Hirasaka' is actually the Swamp-Swamp Fruit!

As a nature-type being, it can turn any part of its body into a bottomless swamp of mud.

Any object that comes into contact with the mud-like body will be sucked into the user's body as if sinking into a bottomless swamp, with the capacity of the object being said to be unlimited.

This ability is perfect for playing the role of 'Yomi no Hirasaka': Caribou, the user of the Swamp Fruit in the One Piece world, is a weakling, but that doesn't mean the 'Swamp Fruit' is weak: its ability to contain everything is already incredibly powerful.

As for the cultivation method of 'domineering', that was something Qiu Yuelu summarized himself.

The training method for Haki in the world of One Piece is very simple and brutal: get beaten up!

Luffy's domineering aura was forged through sheer beatings from Rayleigh and the giant animals on the island.

Ultimately, this method is not efficient enough. Systematic training can reduce the time required to master the skills, allowing you to gradually become stronger step by step. Although it doesn't offer the kind of instantaneous leaps in skill seen in the world of One Piece, the advantage is a solid foundation, preventing drastic ups and downs.

It's impossible to let Kaori rely solely on luck in her battles.

Luck eventually runs out.
Only absolute strength can control one's destiny.

"Speaking of which, isn't the island nation's government about to lose control?"

The 'spiritual power fruit' he released—no, it was the 'Moonlight Pearl Fruit'—could grant ordinary people 'qi' without any restrictions or side effects.

In the world of One Piece, as people age, whether they are heroes or beauties, they all become frail and old; this shows that the 'Haki' system does not extend lifespan. But what the people of this world don't know is that in the 'myth' stories woven by Akizuki Ritsu, there are countless people who live for thousands of years.

As a result, everyone would subconsciously assume that anything supernatural must live to be a hundred years old and break the limits of human lifespan.
When news of a 'supernatural fruit' appearing in Takatsuki City spreads, will other countries still be able to sit still?
As for the island nation's government keeping it a secret?

Are you kidding?
Given the enthusiasm of various countries in "helping" the island nation resist supernatural disasters, and the open dispatch of large numbers of personnel to the island nation, with spies and agents of all kinds appearing like fish crossing a river, if they can't even get this kind of intelligence, then they deserve to lose their hope.

People die for wealth, birds die for food.

For many people on this planet, they would kill and commit arson without batting an eye as long as they were paid.

Besides, it's just entering the 'forest' to pick a single fruit.

Will using heavy weapons cause the plants to go berserk?

What does it matter!
As long as they escape with the fruit before then, endless wealth awaits them.

This deal is done.

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boom! boom!
Flames and black smoke continue to rise from Takatsuki City, which is now covered by forests.

Heavy weapons such as airplanes, tanks, and artillery cannot be used; however, new weapons such as individual rocket launchers, shoulder-fired missiles, and even heavy explosive backpacks are used one after another, fighting against the supernatural tree people called "human-faced trees" announced by the island governments.

If a quick victory cannot be achieved

Soon, the plants will swarm and overwhelm it.

Compared to before, using cold weapons has a much greater advantage; at least you won't be ganged up on.

They can even gang up on others.

This can be considered one of the game rules set up by someone to balance the excessive power of 'firearms' in the early stages.

Rumble,

Somewhere in the city, the giant tree-man collapsed with a crash.

"oops,"

The arrogant 'Wood Spirit No. 17' stumbled and fell to the ground.

brush--

As soon as I looked up, I saw a long, gleaming sword stopped in front of my neck.

"Sigh"

"Can we reconcile?"

Having lost its biggest 'helper', the duck-sitting 'Wooden Spirit No. 17' pleaded with its little face, squeezing out a few tears, or rather, 'resin'?
"At this very moment,"

Fubu Zhang, holding a knife in one hand, retorted,

"Are you kidding?"

The surrounding buildings and neighborhoods have been reduced to ruins, and inside are twisted, dark red limbs.

These were members of a gang of thugs, including the young man with the buzz cut, all of whom were turned into "meat patties," all thanks to this "Wooden Demon" in front of us!

The reason why Urabe no Zhang didn't harm the monsters that were killing humans:

"Answer me, is there anyone among you named Yui?"

"Maybe, it seems, probably."

The wood sprite, who called itself 'Number 17,' had shifty eyes.

They all use numbers as their names, and they've only been around for a short time, so how could they possibly have a name like "Yui"?

But if you deny it outright, even a newly formed mind knows it's doomed.

"Zhang, stop wasting words with her and attack!"

On the other side, Niko Rei, who had drawn her bow, shouted.

"Or let me do it!"

Unlike ordinary monsters, the other party had the appearance of a human girl, so it's understandable that Zhang couldn't bring himself to do it.

"I"

"careful!"

call out-----

collapse! !

A streak of emerald green light shot out and suddenly pierced the spot where Bu Buzhang had just been standing.

Amidst the billowing dust, 'Wood Spirit No. 17' scrambled to get out of the way.

"number 18?"

"thanks, thanks!"

Amidst the 'wood spirit's' repeated expressions of gratitude, a female figure leaped over.

"You're welcome."

As she spoke, the emerald green plant girl walked past 'Number 17' and headed towards the center of the billowing smoke and dust.

"Another Wood Spirit?"

"This one seems to be quite powerful in combat."

The remaining thugs were terrified and kept their distance.

Even the gloomy-eyed, tousled-haired youth took a barely perceptible step back.

To deal with the previous 'human-faced tree', the two sides had to join forces, already suffering heavy losses; now, another 'wood spirit' has appeared, so:

Could the 'human-faced tree' she controls be nearby?

"Zhang! Are you alright?"

"without--?!"

As he stepped back defensively and subconsciously answered Niko Rei's question, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Yui!!"

As the smoke cleared, the female "wood spirit" who had pulled the "bamboo spear" from the earth appeared, dressed in a long dress of leaves, her long, vine-like hair cascading down to her waist—truly a sight to behold. However, that wasn't the main point; the most important thing was:

"Is it...is it you?"

The other person has a face just like Yui Furukawa!
The face of Bu Buzhang's childhood sweetheart!
?

"Human, are you speaking to me?"

The female 'Wood Spirit' holding the bamboo spear frowned slightly. What was this human muttering about?

"It's me, Xiao Zhang; you're Yui, right? I—"

The one-armed boy instinctively walked towards the other person.

Pfft

Joy froze on his face, and Bu Buzhang slowly lowered his head.

What I saw was an extra-long bamboo spear piercing through his chest, the stab-proof vest torn apart.

"Zhang!"

"Yui?"

call out---

Snapped,
The flying arrow was caught in the hand of the 'Wood Spirit'.

"Human, it seems you've misunderstood something."

With one hand, he caught the arrow shot by Erke Ling, and with the other hand, he held a long spear, piercing through the calm opening of Bubu Zhang's 'wooden spirit'.

"I am number 18, 'Wood Spirit' under Lord Liuhe's command, the Lord's blade!"

"How...how could this be?" In Bu Buzhang's shock and heartache, the other party suddenly drew a long spear.

puff,

It brought out a spray of blood.

"Consider yourselves lucky, get out of here."

Let Bubu Zhang collapse and fall into the dust, the long-haired woman 'Wood Spirit' turned around.

"Hey?"

"Sister Number 18, are we just going to let them go like this?"

“Someone is setting fire to the city. As instructed by the adults, we must deal with them first.”

Patting 'Number 17' on the head, the 'Number 18' wood spirit, like an older sister, gave her some advice:
"Get used to the fighting as soon as possible, I might not be able to get there in time next time."

If you don't fight, you will die.

The same applies to them.
"Okay, I understand, Sister Number 18."

"Wait, Yui."

As Fubu Zhang lay in the ruins, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, he seemed to see a reflection of his past self, being led by Yui.

The will could not withstand the physical exhaustion, and darkness surged in like a tide.

And the anxious shouts in my ears:

"Zhang!"

open eyes,

I suddenly opened my eyes, and what came into view was:
The operating lights in the clinic!

"I,"

not dead?

Bu Buzhang, lying on the operating table, was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses.

"Yui—ah!"

I instinctively tried to get up, but a tearing pain in my chest and abdomen instantly extinguished that thought.

At the same time, it also woke up the person who was sleeping soundly next to them.

"Zhang?"

"Don't move!"

She got up and pressed down on the girl, whose cheek was covered with red marks from resting her head on her arm. She first comforted the injured person on the operating table, and then headed out the door.

"I'll call the doctor."

Soon, a muscular man in a white coat was summoned.

"Hmm, not bad. As expected of a supernatural being, its physical recovery ability is terrifying."

After examining Bu Buzhang's condition, the other party praised him repeatedly, and his gaze sent a chill down the spine of the boy lying on the operating table.

It was as if the other party was going to dissect him on the spot any second.

"My name is Hongye,"

However, after the examination, this muscular man, who looked more like a bodybuilder than a doctor, politely introduced himself:
"He is the attending physician at this Nakatani Family Clinic."

"Nakatani Hospital, is this Takatsuki City?"

Upon hearing the familiar hospital name, Bu Buzhang subconsciously asked a question.

"certainly,"

The doctor, who called himself "Hongye," nodded politely.

"How can I leave when there are so many 'patients' here?"

what?
It's true that there are many 'wounded' people in Takatsuki City right now, but is it really a good thing for them to stay in a place like this?
Urabe Akira thought they had already left Takatsuki City.

"Dr. Hongye, thank you very much."

Treatment costs

"No need,"

The man raised his hand.

He pointed to Erke Ling next to him.

"As for the fee, this young lady has already paid it."

"You guys chat, call me if you need anything."

With that, the doctor tactfully left.

"I owe you again, Ling."

In the operating room, Bu Buzhang smiled bitterly.

"What do you mean by owing each other? We're best friends."

Seeing that the boy had regained consciousness, Erke Ling finally felt relieved.

"Next, shall we leave the city?"

"No,"

The boy on the operating table refused outright.
"I'm going to find Yui."

really,

As this thought flashed through Niko Rei's mind, Urabe Akira continued speaking.

"Ling, do you know what 'possession' means?"

"Yes, I know."

How could anyone in the entire island nation not know this?
This is a specialty of the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons'; under the influence of strong lingering attachments, there is a certain chance that a deceased person can form a 'possessed object'. However:
"Zhang, the greatest attachment to the object of possession is one's own family."

"That 'Wood Spirit' number 18 almost killed you!"

If it weren't for Erke Ling carrying him here, if it weren't for the doctor who stayed behind, and if it weren't for Bubu Zhang's extraordinary physique, the boy would have been a corpse long ago.

"I know,"

"But Ling, do you think there's a possibility:"

Bu Buzhang, lying on the operating table,

Continue speaking
"That number 18 was created using Yui's 'soul'?"

This kind of thing is a classic setting in Japanese fantasy manga: originally kind people are transformed into the villain's subordinates and unconsciously become accomplices to evil.

"If that's the case, I—"

The boy clenched his fist.
"I'm going to save Yui!"

"But before that, we need to send Ling out first."

"What are you talking about?"

The girl standing next to the operating table forced a smile.

"Of course I'll help you, that's what true friends do!"

"Huh? Ling, this..."

The boy on the operating table was stunned for a moment, then nodded emphatically.

"Yes, from now on, anything that concerns Ling is my concern!"

"Ling, is this okay?"

After the girl came out of the operating room, the doctor leaning against the wall slowly spoke.

"As an uncle, I don't want to see my niece suffer."