I don't want to be an elf!

This put Hayakawa Aki's mind at ease.

"Get ready and get to work."

"Just grab a piece of bread to tide me over," Hayakawa Aki said to the others.

"Although we've solved a major problem, demon hunters don't get holidays. It's time for our regular patrols."

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Meanwhile, at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo.

In front of the real high-ranking officials of the Japanese government, Machima recounted what had happened that day with the Yamai sisters.

Of course, she didn't tell the whole story; instead, she chose to hide some details.

After listening to Machima's account, the members of the Cabinet Office all frowned.

“This is different from what you said before, Machima.”

An elderly man with gray hair coughed twice and slowly said, "In the previous meeting, you clearly said that the two Wind Demons would only stay in the Public Security Bureau for a month, but now it seems that you intend to keep them under your control forever?"

“Yes, because circumstances have changed, and plans can’t keep up with changes,” Machima said calmly. “But everyone, there’s no need to be nervous. In the past month, the Yamai sisters have proven their stability through their actions. As long as they are properly managed, they can become the guardians of Japan.”

Although this was a fact, a fact that all members of the Cabinet Office knew, their expressions remained unchanged.

Are they afraid that the Yamai sisters will lose control and wreak havoc in Japan?

Of course I'm afraid. After all, this is a powerful being that even the Demon Machima, the ruler of demons, cannot control. It is a natural disaster demon whose threat to human society is second only to the Demon of the Gun. It would be a lie to say that I'm not afraid.

However, they were more afraid that Machima's subordinates would become too powerful and they would lose control of her.

First, she merged the first to fourth sections of the Exorcism Division, becoming its sole leader. Now, she has brought the powerful Wind Demon under her command. In a short period of time, Makima's power has expanded to a point where even the Cabinet Office needs to be wary.

"Are you sure you can control them?" another member of the Cabinet Office questioned. "Unlike you, they are wild demons after all. It's not surprising that they would go berserk at any time. If you, as the one who controls demons, cannot control them, then their danger is not zero."

"It is just as you said."

Machima nodded.

What she concealed in her narration was precisely the part about the Yamai sisters' claim to destroy Tokyo.

If these guys find out, they'll definitely use every means to pressure her into giving up the Yamai sisters.

Although she looked down on the incompetent and unworthy government officials in the Cabinet Office and had long harbored rebellious thoughts, the time was not yet ripe, so she could only bow her head for the time being.

"Gentlemen, please don't worry. I have already prepared a plan to resolve this potential problem."

"Plan? What plan?"

“I plan to unseal the data on the Yamai sisters and let the world know about them,” Machima proposed. “In this way, their bond with humans will not only deepen, but their power will also be weakened. If we’re lucky, it might even be reduced to a level that I can control.”

The strength of a demon depends on only two factors.

The concepts upon which they were born, and humanity's fear of those concepts.

Although Machima cannot change concepts, she can reduce humanity's fear of demons.

"As long as the Japanese people, and even all of humanity, know that the Wind Demons are not only harmless, but also on the side of humanity, people's fear of them will turn into worship, thus weakening their power."

Machima said with a smile.

"I call this project the Yamai Sisters Idol Project."

Chapter 29 Denji Also Wants to Be Cute

Time flew by, and another half month passed quickly.

In the past two weeks, Machima's new plan has gradually unfolded.

Information about the Wind Demon, which had been sealed away, was deliberately leaked to the public, causing quite a stir.

The existence of the Yamai sisters became known to the public.

However, it must be said that although they were regarded as demons in people's eyes, the Yamai sisters looked completely human and were also beautiful girls with excellent looks. They were quickly accepted by the Japanese people.

In addition to their numerous victories, they eliminated nearly a hundred demons and saved countless lives in just a month and a half, which made them even more popular.

With the covert support of the Cabinet Office and the Public Security Bureau, the Yamai sisters quickly gained popularity and won the hearts of many.

Fan groups for the two gradually took shape, and merchandise based on them could be found in some shops.

Even while on patrol, fans would approach him for autographs and photos.

Just like it is now.

"Thank you, Miss Yuzuru! I will cherish this forever!"

Holding the freshly signed autograph, the girl in her school uniform looked extremely grateful.

Yamai Yuzuru simply waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing serious.

Having gotten what she wanted, the girl left the place while bowing repeatedly.

"I'm doing my job of hunting demons diligently, but I don't have any popularity at all."

As Denji watched the girl's departing figure, he said sourly, "That's so nice. I wish there were girls who liked me this much."

"Denialism, in fact, being too popular isn't a good thing either."

Yuzuru Yamai's expression remained unchanged, and she said in a calm tone, "Now, when Yuzuru is patrolling outside, apart from when she is fighting demons, she spends almost half of her time dealing with fans. Although Yuzuru doesn't dislike other people's appreciation and love, it is indeed a hassle."

"Is this what it means to be a big star? Ugh! I want to have these kinds of troubles too!"

Seeing that Denji still looked envious and jealous, Yamai Yuzuru didn't say anything more.

If she could, she would like to switch identities with Denji.

"What did you two do to suddenly become so popular?" Denji asked, trying to gain some experience. "If I could do that, would I be as popular as you two?"

"I advise Denji to give up this idea as soon as possible. The reason why Yuzuru and Kaguya are loved is because they are beautiful girls."

"Damn it! Does being a pretty girl mean you can do whatever you want?!" Denji shouted through gritted teeth. "If being a pretty girl guarantees popularity, then I want to be a pretty girl too!"

Although she said this to Denji on the surface, in reality, Yuzuru Yamai was not entirely clueless about her inexplicably rising popularity.

Without even racking your brains, you can tell that Machima was undoubtedly the one who created this situation.

The Yamai sisters have gone from temporary employees to full-time employees, and Makima will definitely want to find a way to solidify her position and keep them firmly under her control.

As the one who controls demons, Makima has only two ways to truly control the Yamai sisters.

To increase one's own strength, or to weaken the Yamai sisters' strength.

Clearly, she chose the latter.

To others, the Yamai sisters are wind demons, the highest-ranking elemental demons, and their power is incredibly strong.

While Makima cannot eliminate people's fear of natural disasters such as gales, hurricanes, and tornadoes, she can eliminate people's fear of the Wind Demon herself.

By placing the Yamai sisters in the position of idols and stars, and having them worshipped by the world, people's fear of them will naturally disappear.

Without the power of fear, the power of the Wind Demon will also weaken.

This is indeed a good solution.

Unfortunately, they were never demons to begin with.

Despite bearing the title of Wind Demon, its life form and power system have absolutely nothing to do with demons.

Machima's plan had absolutely no effect on them.

The only true victim is probably the real Wind Demon, who is currently somewhere between heaven and hell, though it's unclear whether he's in the human world or hell.

"Help, help!"

Just then, a panicked cry for help came from not far away.

The two turned around and saw a middle-aged man with a full beard and a beer belly running towards them in a panic, his face showing obvious fear.

"There is an aura of evil about it."

Yamai Yuzuru keenly sensed the presence of the demon, and with a flash, Hurricane Knight - Binder appeared in her hand.

Behind the middle-aged man, a little girl with a ponytail appeared in their field of vision.

"You can't escape!"

A beam of light shot from the little girl's hand, striking the fleeing uncle.

However, because they were so close, even Yamai Yuzuru couldn't save him in time.

The beam of light hit the fleeing man, but unexpectedly, he did not die.

After a change in the light, the greasy middle-aged man transformed into a pretty and charming young girl!

"Haha! I'm the gender-swapped demon! I'm going to turn every stinky man in this world into a beautiful girl!" the gender-swapped demon roared. "I'm going to create a world where only beautiful girls exist! No one can stop me!"

"Oh! Ohhhhh!!!" Denji's eyes lit up. "My chance has come!"

"Shocking! Does Denji really want to become a beautiful girl?"

"Do you think I'm joking? Not only will I be popular after becoming a beautiful girl, I can even touch my own breasts!" Denji's tone was full of anticipation. "I hope my gender-swapped version is a big-breasted beauty! That way I can touch my breasts every day!"

At that moment, the greasy middle-aged man saw that he had completely changed his appearance, and in horror, he went deeper into his genitals, as if trying to confirm something.

"There's no need to do anything unnecessary; the source of your troubles is gone," the gender-swapped devil said with a sunny smile. "But don't be sad either; you'll soon understand that being a woman is a hundred times better than being a stinky man."

"No, no, you can't do this!" the pretty young woman cried out in anguish. "I have a wife, I have a son! How am I supposed to face them after you've made me like this?!"

"Women can play even more games with each other, so you have absolutely no reason to worry." The gender-swapped demon's smile remained unchanged. "Once you become my kin, you'll be unable to resist getting aroused by any man you see, spreading my power to them and making them my kin as well. So you don't need to worry about your son having a problem with you, because he'll soon become a beautiful girl too!"

The next moment, the sound of a chainsaw being pulled rang out.

The gender-swapped demon was startled and immediately turned to look.

Before she could see anything, she felt a sudden dizziness and her head fell to the ground.

"What a waste of my time."

Denji, now transformed into the Chainsaw Man, stepped on the head of the gender-swapped demon and sighed.

"While it's nice to be able to touch my own breasts, I don't want to suck on other people's oregano."