I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Feeling frustrated, Ōtakemaru could only follow after them, carrying the Yasakani no Magatama wrapped in surging lightning. After all, the leader and the Onmyoji had already set an example.

However, there is no doubt that, given his current state and emotions, he will inevitably vent his frustration by encountering those venomous snakes that dare to show themselves on the road ahead.

After walking for about a few minutes, a white spider lily blooming alone in the darkness came into view.

The approaching skeleton stopped, and some bone dust drifted down from its tall body, landing on the delicate, slender petals.

Suddenly, as if triggering some special effect, its white petals were slowly dyed deep red, and gradually transformed into the red spider lilies that resembled those on the path illuminated by fire.

Moreover, the strange changes were not limited to the color of the flowers; a burst of crimson light also burst forth and spread outwards towards the people around them.

There was no threatening aura hidden in this peculiar light, so they were still engulfed by the spreading red light.

When I focused again, the environment I was in had changed once more.

Although the weather here was still gloomy, there was a bit more daylight. Two figures came into view, one of whom was dressed smartly and had a slender figure, like a wealthy businessman.

The other was a glamorous and beautiful woman.

In front of the two men was an old grave that had stood for many years.

"These are memories that reside in dreams."

"Most of them are humans who had made deals with their master in their previous lives, and she placed their souls in this dream."

"And these memories of souls will slowly transform into faith and become her strength."

The Ghost General, standing in the field of vision, spoke at the right moment, his empty, pitch-black eyes staring straight at the scene before him.

I was once a soldier.

That night, after I extinguished the fire in my tent, I secretly left the camp and became a shameful deserter.

I left alone.

No one wants to leave with me.

Those people are all madmen; they've become madmen along with that mad general!!

I don't want to die, and I don't want to go insane!

After leaving, I went into hiding and became a businessman. Fortunately, I had a decent business sense and quickly amassed a fortune, becoming one of the wealthiest merchants in the area.

I forgot everything about the barracks, forgot the pain of war, and even started profiting from it.

[Until one day, a wounded soldier retired and settled in this town.]

I quickly recognized him as my comrade-in-arms. I thought I had let go of the past, that I had forgotten everything, but in the end, I couldn't help but secretly send someone to inquire about that person.

[And learned that in the horrific war, all the soldiers had miraculously survived; only the mad general had died.]

I secretly asked someone to help my former comrade, because he had shared some of his meager rations with me during the most difficult time of the war.

Even if it's just a little bit of coarse grain that's hard to swallow.

But I still want to repay him by treating him to the finest delicacies and taking him to stay in a luxurious mansion!

But he refused all of that, only accepting a piece of jade, saying it resembled an item worn by an old friend of his.

That clueless fool, that's just something I used to wear; it's worthless.

Later, I went on a long trip, and when I returned, my servant told me that he had died.

A group of bandits came to the town and killed him to steal the jade pendant, because he refused to let go.

That's just an ordinary jade pendant; it's worthless!

That idiot.

I hate it.

I hate myself!

If he hadn't deserted, would the general he admired still be alive?

If it weren't for hypocrisy in giving him alms, wouldn't he have been more willing to cling to that worthless jade pendant?

I searched for a long time, but I couldn't find any trace of those robbers.

They are notorious repeat offenders, committing crimes far and wide, making them extremely difficult to track down.

So, when you take the soul of this cowardly and timid person, could you kill them for me?

Chapter 725 Suzuka Gozen's gloom, falling into the annihilation of winter.

Having escaped the vortex of memories, Ōtakemaru fell into a brief silence.

For a moment, she found herself unsure how to judge the monster who had given her a seductive and manipulative impression upon their first meeting.

Because at the end of the story, he saw the other shore flower find the gang of wicked thieves, and while fulfilling their promise to drag them down to hell, it also brought back a jade pendant for the old grave.

It was the jade pendant that the fool had clutched tightly in his hand, just as I remembered it.

This was also an independent act that the businessman did not mention.

Ōtakemaru also possesses an obsession that is difficult for ordinary people to imagine:

Suzuka Mountain is his home; he won't go anywhere else!

Even during the campaign to conquer Heian-kyo, this guy used divine power and a ghost ship to bring the entire polluted Suzuka Mountain with him.

Therefore, he felt a deep empathy for the wealthy businessman in the vortex of memories and the comrade-in-arms in his words, which led to a change in his impression of the red spider lily.

'Click-clack.'

The sound of skulls ringing in his ears jolted Ōtakemaru awake.

Following the sound, the ghost general who guarded this special dream had already started walking towards the distance.

The Onmyoji and his sister also traveled together.

Seeing this, Ootakemaru, whose mind was slightly disturbed, quickly took a step and followed.

However, when he looked at the two people's backs, the complex emotions in his eyes did not diminish at all.

Recalling how he had casually mentioned the extermination of the spider lily in the outside world, and how he had drawn his sword against his old friend for the sake of Suzuka Mountain's survival, Ōtakemaru's cheeks flushed with shame.

It seems that his older sister and Lord Huang are much more mature and composed than him in temperament and conduct. Perhaps he really is still a 'child' who has not grown up.

Do I need to change anything?

"What's wrong, Ootakemaru?"

Suzuka Gozen, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped and turned around. Even though her voice was strong and melodious, it could not hide the concern hidden within it.

She could discern her current state of mind simply by listening to the different sounds of her younger brother's footsteps.

Ootengu was momentarily stunned by the sudden question, unsure how to respond to his older sister's question.

Do you honestly admit that you suddenly realized you were wrong, and that your past actions were too naive?

That's so embarrassing!!

Although only my older sister, Lord Ara, and a seemingly taciturn skeleton general were present...

"No."

After a short pause, Ōtakemaru finally uttered those two flawed words.

Before Suzuka Gozen, who had shown concern, could ask anything else, this fellow hurriedly added:

"only,"

"I just want to resolve things here with my older sister as soon as possible, and then return to Suzuka Mountain."

"Everyone misses you. Scorpion Girl went to sea to look for you many years ago. I didn't stop her then. I wonder how she is now."

Upon hearing this, Suzuka Gozen's worried expression froze, and a similar complex emotion flickered in her eyes.

"so,"

"I'm sorry, this past thousand years has caused you and everyone else worry."

She apologized, but her voice, though firm, betrayed her sadness.

This response, and the feeling of guilt he had for his older sister, was not the outcome that Ōtakemaru wanted to see. He hurriedly tried to say something to make amends.

However, the former continued:

"But don't worry now. This place is different from the 'Saihe Plain'. There isn't such a severe time turbulence here, so we'll be back soon."

"You don't need to worry too much about Scorpion Girl. She's a strong and independent girl, she'll definitely be fine."

"I will find her when I get back."

"By the way, it's been a long time since you called me 'Big Sister'. Call me that again, I miss how you were when you were little."

Changing the subject, Suzuka Gozen suddenly and casually teased her younger brother.

Such relaxed and natural words instantly shattered Ōtakemaru's desire to offer words of comfort.

"Humph, no."

He immediately turned his face away, showing great resistance, but the former did not take advantage of the situation to press his advantage. Instead, he complied with the situation with a lot of compromise.

"Yes, yes, that little guy has grown up into a capable adult."

"Hurry up and catch up. Let's finish things here as soon as possible and get back to Suzuka Mountain."

After saying that, she turned around and continued walking along the path the skeleton had taken.

However, when Yu Zhi turned around, a hint of sadness was revealed on her usually dashing face, and even her sharp eyes were filled with a pool of bright tears.

However, only Huang witnessed this scene.

At that moment, the former gestured a 'shh' at him.

Clearly, they wanted him to protect this little embarrassment.

Ōtakemaru naturally noticed that his older sister was different; in the past, she would always tease him relentlessly.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something and find answers to his questions, but the dashing figure walking straight ahead offered no clues.

"Yes, onee-sama."

Thus, after several attempts, Ōtakemaru finally found the right words.