I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

But one person may leave this place forever, leaving the hometown he has guarded all his life.

Are you really going to leave without a trace like this?

"At least say goodbye to him in the end."

The abrupt question startled the boy hiding behind the giant tree. He immediately looked up toward the source of the sound and saw a young man standing quietly on the other side of the tree.

"You can actually see me."

A surprised response came out without hesitation.

But he soon regained his composure.

"That's right. You are an Onmyoji, so it's not surprising that you can see me."

"My name is Hiroki. I am very grateful to you for helping Shika-o and helping this forest regain its former vitality, Uchiha Ara-sama."

Having calmed himself down, the boy bowed slightly to the young man in his line of sight.

What is noteworthy is that he not only called out Huang's name, but also held a bamboo flute in his hand.

Clearly, the flute music faintly heard during the monster rampage was from the human boy, who was guiding the deer boy to play the tune that would awaken the "Heart of the Forest".

"Oh, I heard about your deeds from the deer man on the road."

"He said that a great Onmyoji wanted to borrow his power in exchange for helping him save the forest."

"Because there is an indelible entanglement between the deer people and humans, and the monster companions of Seven Horns Mountain greatly admire your actions, he has always been conflicted about this matter."

"Now it's proven that you are a trustworthy partner."

"The restoration of the forest would not have been possible without your help."

Seeing the look of confusion on the person's face, Hiroki immediately began to explain. His eloquent manner showed no trace of the awkwardness of a naive young man, and his words were filled with undisguised gratitude.

"No,"

“Even without my involvement, you will surely be able to reawaken the extinguished Heart of the Forest.”

"After all, you and Deer Boy are the key to resolving this situation."

"The person the Giant Deer Statue has been waiting for is not me, but you."

"The only surviving human descendant in that flood."

"You were the one who played the flute that guided the little deer before, weren't you?"

Huang retorted, his deep eyes revealing a calm that seemed to see through everything.

The reason why none of the other monsters of Mount Nanakaku could see him, except for the little deer boy, is that the passage of time, which the monsters are unaware of, has already taken away his physical body. All that remains is his will to protect the forest and to see his old friend.

Upon hearing this, the human boy named Hiroki was immediately stunned.

A moment later, a kind and admiring smile appeared on Yu Zhi's face.

"As expected of the Onmyoji, nothing escapes your insight."

"That's right, I am a descendant of the human race who once lived here, and like the deer man, I am also the only survivor."

"He desperately clung to me when I was still young during that devastating flood."

"But clearly, humans have brought indelible pain to the deer-people."

For a moment, a multitude of emotions shifted and intertwined on his face, from admiration to shame to remembrance.

"However, that's enough. I'm already satisfied to be able to see the deer boy again this summer and witness the revival of the forest."

"This is my miracle,"

"Thank you, Onmyoji."

"Finally, if possible, please convey my apologies to Deer Boy."

"As a descendant of that lineage of humanity, I have failed him."

As he spoke, Hiroki's figure gradually faded, and specks of energy began to crumble and disappear into nothingness from his feet.

Having achieved his goal, he had no reason or energy left to stay. Like the deer-people who transformed all their beliefs into blessings and power, he began to dissipate.

"No, no!"

"It's not your fault, it's not your fault!"

"I know, I know!"

"The Giant Deer Statue told me that in the very beginning, it was humans who saved the deer-man couple, and humans who taught the deer-man how to farm... When the forest was being cut down, there were also humans who stood on the same side as the deer-man!"

"The ones who are wrong are the cutters, not you."

“I remember now, I remember everything. You are the human I rescued when I was a child.”

Suddenly, the deer-man appeared from behind Ara, urgently and fiercely refuting the former's guilt.

He had arrived long ago and overheard almost the entire conversation between the two.

The journey made him realize that not all humans are evil; there are many kind people who are willing to help him!

"Deer Boy!"

Faced with it again, Hiroki could no longer contain his emotions and blurted out a cry.

He stared blankly at his foreign friend in his field of vision, his black pupils shifting from surprise to deep emotion, and finally to joy and relief.

In that brief instant, a lifetime seemed to unfold before his eyes.

"Thank you,"

"Being able to see you again this summer is already the greatest miracle of my life."

"But, goodbye,"

"Little Deer Man".

A satisfied smile spread across Hiroki's face, and tears of joy streamed from his trembling eyes.

However, the torrent of time is not something that weak humans can stop, and his body has already disappeared in those few breaths.

"No,"

"No, wait, wait."

"I still have something to say, something I haven't said yet."

Watching his old friend gradually disappear before his eyes, the deer-man suddenly leaped over the desolate area in front of him and reached out to grab the human boy who was gradually disappearing.

But the former is merely the embodiment of obsession, a mere illusion, so how could it possibly be grasped?

"forest,"

"I'm counting on you, Deer Boy."

"If there is reincarnation, I hope we can meet again and become friends."

As Hiroki's figure dwindled, his voice grew weaker.

But at that moment, pink butterflies appeared out of thin air, fluttering in the void and faintly forming a human-shaped silhouette!

Hiroki's fading soul and will have been reshaped and manifested at this moment!

The breath of the soul is given to the tree.

[Then, shouldn't you accept more than just the deer-people?]

Huang placed his palm on the giant tree beside him, and a silent will was transmitted to it.

Upon seeing each other again after this strange turn of events, both Shika and Hiroki were filled with joy, but they quickly realized the reason behind it.

Only that Onmyoji could accomplish such a miraculous feat!

Without a word, the two looked at the Onmyoji at the same time, only to find that he had already left their vicinity and merged into the circle of yokai.

"Onmyoji, Komatsumaru did a good job, didn't he? Hehe."

"Onmyoji, Owl, was I of any help?"

"Thank you for coming, Onmyoji."

"........."

"Yes, yes, but if Komatsumaru could completely get rid of his gluttonous nature of wanting to swallow everything, then the atmosphere at Shichikakuyama might be even better."

"Ah!! Onmyoji, you're so petty. I was just having a beautiful dream."

"Not even in dreams."

"Stingy, petty, and loves to bully the honest and cute Matsumaru."

For a moment, the joyful laughter filled the air, creating a harmonious atmosphere like that of a family.

Of course, there was one Asura demon standing on the edge, fiddling with his dark chains, who didn't participate.

It wasn't because this guy was disliked, but because he felt out of place in this peaceful atmosphere.

"............Onmyoji, in the next few days, Hiroki and I will travel to every corner of this forest to cleanse it of the remaining demons and filth."

"Once everything is over, my power will be at your disposal at any time."

The young man, having changed his previous hostile attitude, spoke sincerely to the young Onmyoji in front of him.

Whether the Giant Deer Statue intended to target the other party or Hiroki, it does not change the fact that the former crossed the boundaries of the plane to reach this forest and provide powerful assistance!

"I won't hesitate to ask when needed."

Huang did not feign refusal to accept this silence; in his eyes, the essence of this aid was a transaction.

He dedicated his strength to this land, and in exchange, he received a promise of assistance from the deer-man.

"If you have time in the future, you are welcome to visit us, Onmyoji."

"At that time, this forest will surely be restored to its original beautiful appearance."

The human boy standing next to the deer man followed up with his words.

Without a doubt, this human boy is none other than Hiroki, who is now only a soul!

The breath of the soul resides in the tree.

The forest eventually accepted this lonely soul that should have gone to the underworld for reincarnation, but ultimately, the most important thing was the soul's own choice.