A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 195 Branding and 'Hair'

"What are you looking at, Brother Lu?"

In the kitchen, Kaori Inoue brought out pastries.

As the real mastermind, Akizuki Ritsu stayed at home every day, which relieved the 'insiders'.

Thinking about it carefully, the high-ranking gods in the island nation's legends are all very "homebodies": they stay in their palaces all day long, such as Amaterasu, who went to "isolate herself" in a fit of anger; Susanoo, who caused trouble everywhere when he was young, but settled down after getting married; and Tsukuyomi, who is so mysterious that she is only known by her name.

If even the Three Noble Ones are like this, then the 'Eight Million Gods' below them are even more of a bunch of recluses.

Basically, unless a life-or-death crisis occurs.

Otherwise, these deities would not easily show themselves.

Compared to the gods in other civilizations who are constantly causing trouble, either giving birth or fighting, this is simply too 'wonderful' for humankind.

Akizuki Ritsu is classified as an S-rank individual in the extraordinary data compiled by the Metropolitan Police Department. However, he spends most of his time at home, either reading or writing. He enjoys his own 'world of two' with Inoue Kaori, much to the delight of the island nation's government.

If it were a high-ranking god from another country, they would probably have already begun 'destroying the world' by now.

After all, in the myths of civilizations such as Yahweh, Greece, Egypt, Norse mythology, and Barat, gods wouldn't dare to go out without destroying the world.

"Looking at modern medicine,"

The book in Akizuki Ritsu's hand was indeed "Public Health and Preventive Medicine".

"The supernatural era is coming on strong and may trigger large-scale plagues and diseases, so I am studying these things."

Actually, Ritsu Akizuki was planning to combine modern medicine to develop the ability of the 'Disease Fruit'. —However, this was rather shocking, so there was no need to explain it in detail to Kaori Inoue.

Diseased fruit,

It can infect people with various diseases and even alter genes: for example, turning Trafalgar Law into a woman.

Without a doubt, this is the rise of the Hormone Fruit. It is also a true world-destroying Devil Fruit: by spreading a new and highly virulent plague with an incubation period of several months and an outbreak period of several hours, the high mobility of modern society could completely wipe out all life on this planet in one fell swoop.

Most people in this world don't have the 'power' to resist this fruit disease.

Yes, that's right.

Kaori Inoue sat opposite her.

"If a supernatural disease breaks out, it will be extremely dangerous."

In fact, governments around the world have taken this issue into consideration, and various gas masks and chemical protective suits are being mass-produced, with everyone being provided with one: so that if something like a 'zombie virus' were to occur, at least they could be protected for a while.

"Probably not,"

Qiuyue Lu's serious analysis

"Supernatural diseases are too dangerous. If they really break out, the gods won't just stand by and do nothing, will they?"

"Who can truly understand matters concerning the gods?"

Kaori wasn't so optimistic, but:
"Gods and such are too far removed from us."

"Let's first consider Ashiya Dōman's problem: there have been several more cases of people obtaining the 'Ashiya legacy'."

However, what these lucky individuals received was merely the inheritance of the 'Heavenly Evil Ghost Soldier': that is, gaining 'qi' and shrinking in stature by several centimeters. This left these 'lucky ones' both amused and exasperated; supernatural power was certainly impressive, but...
The reduced height is still quite speechless.

"It's just a matter of height,"

Akizuki Ritsu, who was deliberately set up this way to fit the 'legend', calmly waved his hand.

"That's already the smallest possible price to pay."

Moreover, with the improvement of strength, it is not impossible to break through the limitations of ordinary 'Heavenly Evil Ghost Soldiers' and expand oneself into a 'Heavenly Evil Ghost General'.

In the world of One Piece, powerful fighters are often several meters tall, but in reality, when they were young, they were just like ordinary people.

Formidable strength can increase height.

This is a very normal phenomenon in the world of One Piece.

For example, Luffy's father, Dragon, was just an average-sized 'grunt' during God Valley.

Later, after becoming a local bigwig, his height increased to 2.5 meters.

Luffy might grow into a big guy in the future.

Using 'ki' to change one's physical form is not a fantasy. Not to mention the ultimate technique of the Navy's Six Powers, 'Life Return', even Lao G, one of Doflamingo's subordinates, can store the ki from his youth and use it when he is old: directly transforming into a muscular monster, beating Chinjao, whose moral compass had collapsed, to the ground.

"Whether it's deities or using 'qi' to change the body, it's actually not far from us."

As she spoke, Akizuki Ryū's gaze fell on the book in front of her.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Rongzhiqiu
"Gentlemen, we are not bad people."

Meeting Deepwater Hina's gaze, Commissioner Smith and another agent immediately raised their hands and stepped out of their hiding place.

This 'deep-water girl' has already demonstrated the 'vacuum slash,' and the final strike even destroyed the 'immortal' tree giant. She also has a movement that is like 'teleportation.' They can't even escape, let alone fight her."

It's better to just come out openly and honestly; at least then you can:
Die with some dignity.

“I remember you,”

Hinako Fukami, holding her naginata, thought for a moment.

“You guys came to find me before, at the Chizuru-ya convenience store.”

"Yes, yes, yes."

Surprisingly, the other party still 'remembered' them, and was even quite rational, so Smith quickly explained.

“That wasn’t one of our companions—I mean, he used to be one of our companions, but for some reason, he turned into that monster.”

"It doesn't matter,"

Hinako Fukami didn't care about this.

“Our town has undergone strange changes, and anything can happen.”

How could this not be normal? Several 'gods' are fighting in the shadows.

"Thank you for your understanding,"

Smith, who was inwardly complaining, couldn't help but ask questions when he saw that the other party was easy to talk to.

"Miss Deepwater, where did you get your power?"

He was so curious about this question.

Perhaps through this girl, one can directly obtain supernatural powers.

Of course, the more likely scenario is that he will be cleaved in two by the opponent's blade.

But since returning to the island nation's land...

When is it not a gamble?
"strength?"

Looking at the naginata in her hand, Hinako Fukami gave a matter-of-fact answer.

"I'm a sports student,"

"As I fought these monsters, I mastered 'qi'."

???

This answer,

Commissioner Smith hesitated to speak.

He could tell that this Ms. Deepwater was serious: that's why he was speechless.

They fought in this fog as well, losing more than half their men.

Can you automatically become stronger while playing?

You think this is a game?!

"Sakiko, you go back first."

After calming her friend down, Hinako Fukami, carrying her naginata, looked up at the enormous mansion in front of her.

"I'm going to Changxi's house; there are some things that need to be settled."

"it is good,"

The girl with short pigtails nodded obediently.

"I'm waiting for you."

It was obvious that she had been beaten into submission.

"Miss Deepwater,"

Seeing that the other party was about to push open the door of the Changxi family's house, Commissioner Smith quickly followed.

"Can we work together?"

The girl holding the naginata glanced at the two foreigners but said nothing.

"Please."

After saying that, she pushed open the heavy door in front of her.

"Let's go in too."

With a determined look, Smith led his only subordinate through the gate bearing the Kuzuha family crest.

However, as soon as they stepped through the gate, the world spun around them.

Then everything went black.

"Wake up, you two."

The shaking and the sounds in his ears made Smith open his eyes.

"Have I passed out?"

The one shaking him was Hinako Fukami.

"I'll help you up,"

A tremendous force came from his arm, almost lifting Commissioner Smith up.

"Thanks--?!"

As soon as he turned his head, Commissioner Smith froze.

Because what supported him was a hairy, silver arm.

Of course, that's not the main point. The main point is:

Where is your naginata?

And weren't your arms perfectly intact just a moment ago? How did they suddenly turn into this state?

"Naginata?"

The girl tilted her head in confusion.

"With this arm, I won't need any other weapons."

No, this character transformation is too complicated. Are you saying there are two Hinako Akami? Twins?
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Commissioner Smith, now fully awake, once again expertly continued to wake his companion.

At that very moment:
Why are you still here?

The young master of the Changxi family, wearing a fox mask, walked over.

"Ah, this-"

Not to mention the newly awakened agents, even the eloquent Smith was somewhat speechless.

Fortunately, the other party didn't care about them.

"The ceremony is ready, come with me."

The fox-masked prince took Hinako's right hand and led her to the room next door.

Smith made a gesture to follow, and he was ready to go all out: In any case, everyone in this godforsaken place is better than them, so what are we hesitating for?

Watch a play, watch a play!

Even if I die, it's worth the price of admission.

The ceremony was held in the room next door, which was also in the traditional island nation style. In the same setting, witnessed by a group of fox statues, the young master of the Nagayoshi family wearing a fox mask sat opposite Hinako Fukami, whose arm had a silver mane.

The fox-faced young master took a bamboo tube from the tray of the maid beside him.

This is a tool that you bite down on to avoid biting your tongue or lips in case of severe pain.

When she had to saw off her hand to replace her arm before, Hinako Fukami had bitten into this thing, but this time the girl shook her head.

Since she refused, the fox-masked young master did not force her, but instead raised his hand to steady her shoulder.

A fox-like maidservant entered the room carrying a red-hot branding iron.

Could it be that--

Under the watchful eyes of Smith and his companion, who were instinctively puffing out their chests and sucking in their stomachs, the fox maid pressed the red-hot branding iron she was holding directly onto Hinako's back.

Squeak squeak squeak

In an instant, wisps of smoke rose up.

A strange 'meaty aroma' wafted over, making Smith's stomach churn.

They hadn't eaten for a while, otherwise they would have vomited on the spot, which would have made the American agents lose all face.

"snort,"

He just snorted coldly.
The girl, whose back was branded with a red-hot iron, actually endured it.

A few seconds later, the fox maid took away the branding iron: it was obvious without even looking that the girl's back was now a bloody mess.

"Huff, huff,"

She collapsed into the arms of the fox-masked prince, and after catching her breath for a while, Hinako Fukami recovered.

"Will this give you the power to overcome everything?"

"Um,"

The fox-masked young master patted the other's shoulder and nodded.

"Only then can you control this hand as easily as you would your own arm."

"I want to try,"

With the help of the fox-masked prince, Hinako Fukami stood up and walked outside.

After the two men left, Smith tilted his head in a gesture of respect.

Keep up.

Outside the Nagahi family mansion,

She easily defeated several puppet monsters that surrounded her, and as Hinako Akami extended her right hand, streams of black energy surged into her arm.

At the same time, the 'Kuzuno family crest' that had just been branded onto her back began to light up piece by piece.

Once the entire brand was fully illuminated, the girl let out a delicate shout:
"open!"

Her right arm suddenly swelled up a lot!

If her arms were previously just a size larger than a normal girl's hands, now they have been completely transformed into monstrous limbs: hanging directly to the ground.

"This force."

Clench your fist and slam it into the ground.

boom----! !

With a single punch, the street in front of the Changxi Mansion exploded like a biscuit, large swathes of earth and stone shattered and splintered, and a visible shockwave spread out, like an invisible giant hand that sent Smith and his companion flying.

Thump,

His back slammed heavily against the wall of Changxi's house. Ignoring the excruciating pain, Commissioner Smith, kneeling on the ground, had trembling pupils.

"Isn't this Ms. Pegasus's 'hair' skill?"

Her arms swelled, gaining power beyond what she had before, much like the 'Hair' that Tenma had hoped to use on the Nagoya battlefield: true to her personality, she would also make this technique public—but in the whole world, there were not even three digits of people who possessed 'Ki,' and most people could only watch the spectacle.

Including Hinako Aqua.

"So strong!"

A ring of the Kuzue family crest is branded on the back.
The girl raised her now enormous and grotesque arm and exclaimed in genuine admiration.

It's just something that seems plausible but is actually false.

Someone observed this and made this assessment.

Pegasus hopes to inject 'qi' into the enemy's interior in one go, causing terrifying internal destruction.

Hinako's move simply concentrates a large amount of 'ki' in her arm, allowing that arm to temporarily exert greater power: in principle, it is more similar to Rao G's 'Battle Guard Fist,' but in a one-armed version.

to be honest,
Art Fruit is a counterfeit product that simulates reality.

Although it's not as good as actual 'hair', it's still an interesting ability.

This kind of development made Akizuki Ritsu feel even more that it was very good that the fruits of art had fallen into the hands of this young girl.

The art of localized 'multiplication' is the ultimate dream for many men.

(End of this chapter)