A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 166 The Aftermath of the Great Battle

"Huh huh huh~~"

"Fight me? You're far from being good enough!"

In a building on the outskirts of the battlefield in Settsu City, Number 17, who had changed his clothes, walked to the window and looked out at the busy soldiers in the distance.

Unlike other wood spirits who get carried away in a fight, she wasn't there to fight at all. She only suffered a loss because she wasn't familiar with 'human society' before, and creating that giant tree spirit was just to cover her retreat.

Next, just be careful and go to where number 7 is, then take the body back.

"It's up to you now,"

The 'tracking mushroom' in my hand bent over in a certain direction.

As long as she touches Number 7's corpse, she will gain the ability to create 'subordinates'.

As for those human soldiers? Let them be happy for a few more days; she'll remember this grudge!
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Let's not mention the 'vengeful' number 17.
Today is a 'good day' for the Osaka government.

Osaka City, Chuo Ward

Otemae 3-chome, No. 1, No. 42.

This is the location of the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, and now, modeled after Tokyo, a 'Special Response Unit' has been established here.

The "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" that happened in Osaka last time did indeed bring considerable losses to the city, but it also gave them a batch of "possession objects". In addition, the "Wrath of the Forest" that broke out nearby, by using human lives and high salaries to recruit, also gained several supernatural beings.

Using their blood, they gradually developed supernatural powers unique to Osaka.

"To acquire a special tree-like body?"

"Okay, okay!"

At the police headquarters, the Osaka executives gathered together, and many of them clenched their fists in excitement upon hearing the good news.

"Haha, Amaterasu is still protecting the Kyoto region."

The royal family of the island nation has been of one lineage for thousands of years, branching out and intermarrying continuously, so everyone can claim to have some noble bloodline.

"First we obtained the corpse of a 'Wood Spirit,' and now we have obtained a special Tree Man, which will be of great help to our research."

"The new fiber bulletproof vest manufactured by the 7th Academic Research Institute weighs only 500 grams and has a defense level of 3. When combined with traditional bulletproof vests, it can reach a defense level of 5. Unless hit in the head, it is difficult to be killed."

The powerful and wealthy were talking excitedly.

The so-called 'Seventh Academic Research Institute' is similar to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Division: Phenomenon Analysis and Basic Research Division.

Both aim to understand the nature of supernatural phenomena from both scientific and metaphysical perspectives; and to test and analyze recovered unusual items and biological tissues, and then make use of them.

Those who live near mountains live off the mountains, and those who live near water live off the water.
It would be a strange thing if such a huge forest were not put to use.

“We in Osaka also have our own advantages.”

"Everyone, don't lose to those people from Kanto!"

"Hi Yi!"

Osaka is known as a commercial capital and is most skilled at doing business.

The supernatural disaster 'Wrath of the Forest'? Isn't that a boundless treasure trove of supernatural wonders?

Given a sample, with modern scientific techniques, there's always a way to utilize or even replicate it. At least, that's what the high-ranking officials from Osaka present believed.

That's the only way to put it!
Otherwise, they would have run away long ago. Why would they stay in this dangerous place?

Speaking of which, Tokyo is still the best. At least 'that person' is in charge, so I don't have to worry about waking up... no, I mean not waking up at all.

He's clearly a 'god' of the Osaka area, so why—

Staying in Tokyo?

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"A miracle doctor!"

After removing the bandages, Iori Kazuka, revealing his strong, muscular physique, sighed repeatedly.

"Young Master Qiuyue, your medical skills are truly unparalleled in the world."

You see, in the previous battle, she was riddled with bullets by that 'Yodogawa Uzuki' and turned into a beehive. She was almost disfigured: not just her face, but the muscles and skin on the front of her hands, feet, and entire body were all pockmarked.

In just a few days, it was restored to its original condition in this person's hands.

"It's no trouble at all, go ahead."

Seeing Qiu Yuelu wave his hand, Yi Hua immediately bowed and left.

"Congratulations on your recovery, team leader!"

Outside, members of the 'Iori Group' were already waiting, bowing and offering their congratulations.

"Hehehehehe, call ten girls over here!"

After becoming a man, Iori Kazuka felt quite content and didn't want to leave.

"I'm going to have a proper celebration!"

"Yes."

As the sounds faded into the distance, Akizuki Ritsu stretched her wrists.

"Brother Lu, have some tea."

Kaori Inoue brought over a cup of tea, put it down, and then introduced herself.

"The reconstruction of Banqiao District has begun. The Cabinet has submitted several plans. Take a look—"

"give it to you."

After taking a sip of tea, Akizuki Ritsu refused without hesitation.

"You know my aesthetic sense."

"Ok."

"Then I'll just pick one at random."

Kaori Inoue had no objection to this; whether in the past or present, Ritsu-nii has always been someone who dislikes trouble.

"Brother Lu, the government is speculating that you are the 'Young Kunguna God,' what do you think?"

In response to the girl's blunt question, Akizuki Ritsu looked up at the sky.

"I sit and watch."

"I had no idea I was so amazing,"

"Just like you, I inexplicably gained this power."

That's right,

This is Akizuki Ritsu's explanation of Inoue Kaori.

In fact, many "supernatural experts" are completely baffled about the source of their power.

Not everyone has a "benefactor" backing them up, explicitly stating that their power comes from her; many people acquire power "unwittingly." Is there any price to pay behind this power?
Nobody knows, and even if it involves 'gods', so what?

Do mortals have any means of countermeasures?
"so what,"

"Eat when you're hungry, sleep when you're tired."

As the source of supernatural power, Akizuki Ritsu, the 'mastermind' behind the scenes, has a carefree demeanor.

"Let's also hone our abilities. Who knows, maybe we're all gods after all?"

"I don't want to be any kind of god,"

Kaori Inoue shook her head.

"I want to be with Brother Lu."

"These two things don't conflict, but that's for the future. Anyway, all I do is treat patients and save lives."

lie,

Kaori Inoue rolled her eyes at Ritsu Akizuki's self-deprecating remark.

The 'invincible' Ashiya Dōman had her heart stolen by the man she loved; she was forced to self-destruct and turn into countless streams of light, foreshadowing her 'resurrection'.

Is this what you call having no fighting ability?

"That was medical skill,"

In response, Akizuki Ritsu offered a strong defense.

"You know, I often use this ability to save lives."

For example, those 'half-demons' in the Metropolitan Police Department were all created by him in this way; as for squeezing Ashiya Doman's heart, that was out of necessity.

In reality, the so-called 'heart-crushing' was just a performance by Akizuki Ritsu: he couldn't possibly have actually killed Inoue Kaoru; it was all just a grand show set up to bring Ashiya Doman onto the scene. Of course, if anyone dared to underestimate Akizuki Ritsu, he wouldn't mind performing a heart-crushing act from afar.

The fruit of surgery is just that perverse!
For those without domineering aura, stepping into the 'ROOM' of the Ope Ope no Mi (Operation Fruit) means truly being 'at the mercy of others.'

The word ROOM means 'room', which is the same as the operating room.

In this space, a person can be dismembered at will.

Even souls can be swapped.

Like a god!

In terms of Devil Fruit abilities alone, the Op-Op Fruit is definitely among the top tier.

How is Kaoru doing now?

This area was reduced to ruins by the great war, including the Inoue family's territory.

Now, Kaori Inoue simply lives at the Akizuki residence, while the Inoue couple, including Kaoru Inoue, live at the Tokugawa residence.

"At the Tokugawa family home, Mitsuko is taking care of me, and I am learning to paint."

Because she was 'possessed' by Ashiya Dōman, Inoue Kaoru should theoretically be able to perform Ashiya's secret techniques: this kind of setting is a classic trope in Japanese supernatural anime.

"I see. I hope Kaoru can get over her troubles soon."

Qiu Yuelu stroked her chin.

He was certainly in control of all of this, but he never forced anyone to do anything against their will.
Whether it's stealing the 'fruit' or trying to 'snatch' someone from her sister, it's all Kaoru's own will.

However, it was because Ritsu Akizuki understood the Inoue sisters' personalities very well that he was able to put on this grand show and make a perfect ending.

Giving yourself a "noble" identity can also avoid a lot of trouble: you can't have all your pawns living the high life and having women on your left and right; how can a dignified "Primordial Movement, Foundation of Truth, Absolutely Unique One Bearing Billions of Possibilities" transmigrator have to eat chaff and vegetables and work and take exams?

However, I will still go to school, mainly to enjoy my time on campus.

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Tokugawa family,
"Ms. Inoue has a very high talent for painting,"

The female painter, hired at a high salary, is carefully choosing her words.

"Given time, becoming a master or national champion will not be a problem. What I need now is to cultivate my character and temperament."

The female painter couldn't afford to be so cautious; any other student would have given her a blunt reprimand for wasting her time.

But who is this person?

The being possessed by Ashiya Dōman
What is the purpose of learning drawing techniques?
The female painter felt a chill run down her spine whenever she thought about this problem.

When this renowned painter from the island nation first stepped into the studio, he was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground.

From then on, she lived in the Tokugawa family: in the painter's view, perhaps the day he taught this girl to paint would be the day she disappeared from the world.

"Um,"

Sitting in front of the easel,
The quiet girl replied.

In fact, Inoue Kaoru's talent is not bad.

She was also very obedient, but the thought of teaching a 'great Onmyoji' made the female painter's knees go weak.

"Is today's class over?"

Accompanied by a cool, clear voice, a girl with a traditional Hime-style hairstyle stepped into the room.

The female painter took the opportunity to say goodbye, her steps quickening as she walked away!
In the end, it was almost an escape.

"Sister Guangzi,"

Kaoru Inoue put down her paintbrush and stood up.

Thank you for coming to see me.

"Don't say that. You are Kaori's sister, so naturally you are my sister too."

Mitsuko Tokugawa stepped forward and hugged the middle school girl, then sighed.

"I can understand your behavior."

If she were in Kaoru's position, she would have done the same: for the sake of the one she loves, she would disregard everything.

"Actually, neither Kaori nor Ritsu blamed you."

"I know, but..."

Inoue Kaoru buried her head in Tokugawa Mitsuko's arms.
She was too ashamed to face her brother and sister.

"It's fine,"

Mitsuko Tokugawa patted the girl on the back to comfort her.

"Treat this place as your own home."

The Tokugawa family would naturally not refuse to entertain a supernatural being who still possessed the power of a great Onmyoji.

Besides, Mitsuko genuinely treated Kaoru like a younger sister, because they shared a similar plight in some way—as for her doted-on younger sister, let's not even mention her.

(End of this chapter)