"Therefore, there are no taboos in our methods!"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa waved his hand, making a forward gesture.

The Collectors Association task force and armed detectives, who were already fully prepared, immediately rushed out and followed Uesugi Kiyoshi's footsteps.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's lips curled up slightly in a smile, as if he was somewhat enjoying the feeling.

He subtly channeled a wisp of mirage energy into the soles of his feet and unleashed a kick without hesitation.

The heavy wooden door was struck hard, making a teeth-grinding creak, and it spun around, separating from its hinges and flying far away.

Along the way, it even knocked down many members of the Dongwen Society who came to check the situation after hearing the screams.

Looking around, Uesugi Kiyoshi saw a dense crowd of people thronging inside the door.

They all had the same menacing expressions and shouted curses without any originality.

They were bluffing as if they were afraid others wouldn't know they were from the Yakuza, but their aura was indeed quite intimidating.

With a soft sigh, Uesugi Kiyoshi's smile vanished. He drew his sword and charged forward, his eyes blazing with killing intent. As he raised his hand, the sword flashed, and blood was sure to follow.

He didn't wait for reinforcements and rushed into the crowd first.

The most crucial aspect of tonight's operation is speed.

They acted so quickly that no one had time to react before Dong Wenyu was eliminated and Dong Wenhui was taken back into control.

Otherwise, things will become complicated and difficult once all sorts of forces, big and small, come rushing in, drawn by the smell of blood.

Now, with a sword in hand, Uesugi Kiyoshi can deal with ordinary people as easily as a tiger among sheep, running rampant and reckless.

The first layer of defense of the Dongwen Society consisted of ordinary people, probably cannon fodder under Dongwen Yu's command.

Such people are not uncommon among gangsters who fantasize about getting rich overnight and rising to prominence.

Even if there are many of these enemies, they can only deplete Uesugi Kiyoshi's stamina; they cannot cause him any real harm.

Moreover, after the first wave of attacks, he fought his way through the crowd, and the subsequent task force and armed detectives followed.

These defensive networks composed of ordinary people did not delay Uesugi Kiyoshi for even a few minutes before he was simultaneously rendered incapable of fighting, both psychologically and physiologically.

In terms of combat strength, they were clearly no match for the elite troops of the Collectors Association, and the battle was a one-sided crushing defeat.

Soon after, most of them were wounded and fell, many of them died, and even the few survivors were terrified.

The young man in white charged in alone with his sword, slicing off limbs and dismembering bodies with every move. Blood splattered everywhere, and his skilled and strong companions fell like wheat before him. Even though they were all thugs, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts, and their courage and spirit vanished like deflated balloons.

The suppression of the front yard took only about three minutes.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't carefully observe the results of the battle. He flicked the blood off his sword and continued to lead his men deeper into the territory with a blank expression.

This is the front yard. Behind the front yard is the main yard, and further inside the main yard is the Dongwen Association's assessment room.

Dong Wenyu should be in the assessment room at this moment holding an inauguration ceremony, officially succeeding to the position of the second generation leader of the Dongwen Association, and taking charge of the entire association, witnessed by the leaders under Dongwen Association.

Without wasting any time, Uesugi Kiyoshi stepped into the main gate of the courtyard in a few steps.

Then, his fox-like eyes narrowed slightly.

The eccentric from before was merely a dessert; now, what's in front of him is the appetizer.

They were still wearing the standard black suits of the yakuza, but in Uesugi Kiyoshi's glasses, these black suits appeared to be shrouded in a faint mirage.

He was all too familiar with this type of enemy; he had killed at least dozens of them yesterday.

These are ritual practitioners under Dong Wenyu who have undergone demonic transformation. They are very likely infused with the demonic power of Mount Ooe, and their physical abilities are enhanced to varying degrees compared to ordinary people. They are fearless of pain and death, and each of them is a suicide warrior.

Surrounded by people in black suits was a white-haired Yakuza who was shirtless and wearing loose bell-bottoms. His style was somewhat outlandish, with his exposed skin covered in large tattoos and his white hair standing on end, making him quite eye-catching.

But Uesugi Kiyoshi knew that this punk had the strongest aura of magic.

If we have to rank them by concentration, this white-haired guy is probably even more powerful than yesterday's Crimson and Blue Twin Demons.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was fearless.

He is no longer the same person he was yesterday. Having experienced another baptism of mirage, his speed and strength are no longer what they used to be.

Now, he dares to directly confront ghosts and gods.

Upon seeing Uesugi Kiyoshi lead his men in, the white-haired Yakuza did not panic. Instead, he clapped his hands excitedly.

"I'm coming."

"Boy, are you the formidable enemy that Lord Shuten-dōji spoke of? Are Ao and Akane the ones who died by your hand?"

"Looks pretty weak, huh? Those two good-for-nothings couldn't even handle you?"

"Fine, fine, I'll finish you off then."

"Remember this well, I am the leader of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan of Mount Ooe, Hoshiguma Doji!"

As he spoke, the white-haired Yakuza's smile grew increasingly eerie. The skin on his face peeled off in fine, scattered pieces, like cracked and flaking plaster, revealing pale red, blood-soaked muscle tissue that was slowly writhing, like newborn maggots. Just looking at it sent chills down one's spine. At the same time, a narrow, thin horn pierced through the skin on his forehead, struggling to emerge with a ferocious, cold light.

His muscles swelled again, stretching the tattoo design out of shape and making him grow several tens of centimeters taller, like a small giant.

"The Four Kings of Dajiangshan, Star Bear Boy?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi silently recited the name that seemed to have been mentioned in myths and legends, gripped his sword, bent over, and prepared to strike.

P.S. I was originally notified that the book would be released today. I stayed up until 5 a.m. last night writing and saving up the draft. I set my alarm for midnight before going to bed, but when I woke up I received a message that the release date had been changed to next Wednesday, July 1st.

I've already written my launch message.

Hmm. The plan has been disrupted again.

But I've gotten used to it. This book has been quite bumpy, in many ways.

Is there a limit to the number of listings? I don't think that makes sense.

In short, there will be a ton of chapters released on Wednesday. Hopefully, it won't be delayed again.

Chapter 121 Yaegaki

The oni clan of Mount Ōe holds a significant place in Japanese folklore. The story of General Minamoto no Yorimitsu's campaign against the rebellious oni king Shuten-dōji and his protection of Kyoto is widely circulated among all social classes in Japan.

Among the more famous demons are the demon kings Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji, who serve as their leaders.

Slightly less impressive is Hoshiguma Doji.

At the foot of Mount Ōe, outside of Kyoto, Japan, there is still a monument with a demon theme. On the monument, Shuten-dōji points very vividly at the capital city, while Ibaraki-dōji and Hoshiguma-dōji guard one side respectively, looking majestic.

These were spirits capable of challenging the imperial regime at the time. They established a stronghold on Mount Oe, blocking the entrances and exits to Kyoto, wreaking havoc in the region, and their arrogance was boundless.

The giant monster before them, with cracked skin, dripping blood, and horns on its head, claimed to be Hoshiguma Doji, a demon whose name was recorded in history books.

Uesugi Kiyoshi naturally dared not be careless in the slightest.

Although Hoshiguma Doji's appearance was somewhat ferocious and terrifying, Uesugi Kiyoshi remained unmoved.

That was nothing more than a pile of rotten flesh that needed to be cleaved in two by his sword.

In the blink of an eye, with a flash of footsteps and a burst of power from his toes, Uesugi Kiyoshi sprang out like a phantom, while the hilt of the sword he was holding was suddenly drawn from its sheath.

The gleaming blade flashed like lightning slicing through the sky, carrying a sword's cry as it charged forward relentlessly.

Hoshiguma Doji grinned and nonchalantly swung his arm, which was as thick as a tree trunk, intending to clash head-on with Uesugi Kiyoshi's sword with his own flesh and blood.

Uesugi Kiyoshi narrowed his eyes, a thousand thoughts flashing through his mind in an instant. He lowered his waist and his body by half a head, dodging the somewhat deformed fist. His sword transformed into a streak of light and slashed straight at Hoshiguma Doji's thigh.

Shinkage-ryu, the inner transmission of nine schools—Yaegaki!

This is a sword technique that specializes in attacking the lower body.

"Yuan" means low wall, and "Ya-e-Yuan" means eight low walls. The meaning of this move's name is that it can cut through eight low walls with a single sword strike and sever the legs of the enemy behind them.

Uesugi Kiyoshi changed his moves extremely quickly; at least in terms of speed, he was faster than Hoshiguma Doji.

At the same time, a faint purple glow suddenly emanated from the blade of Uesugi Kiyoshi's sword—it wasn't mirage energy, but something even sharper than mirage energy.

That is the "Demon Blade," a blade that can slay all evil spirits in the world.

This is the basic ability of the demon weapon "Onikiri" that Uesugi Kiyoshi discovered. As long as the tattoo transformed by Onikiri is still on his body, he can "enchant" any sword he holds, giving it the ability to "slay demons".

This purple glow is proof of the power of the "Onikiri" sword, Dojigiri Yasutsuna.

The demon blade sliced ​​into Hoshiguma Doji's right leg, and with a twist, severed his right leg, flesh and bone intact.

The splattered blood was absorbed by the purple light of the demon blade, causing ripples of blood-red light to appear on the sword in Uesugi Kiyoshi's hand.

He took a sudden step forward, his boots hitting the ground, using the force to stop himself. Uesugi Kiyoshi suddenly looked up, pressed down hard on the hilt of the sword in his right hand, and at the same time raised his shoulder and swung the sword upward.

The sword, which was originally parallel to the ground, sprang towards the sky according to Uesugi Kiyoshi's will, slashing out in a perfect right angle, like a sharp guillotine.

The demonic blade, interwoven with pale purple and blood red, pierced through Hoshiguma Doji's muscular right arm without hesitation and quickly emerged from his body.

He stepped back, turned around, and held his sword horizontally in front of him.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes were as still as water, and the little giant in front of him seemed about to collapse.

A moment later, Hoshiguma Doji, who had lost one arm and one leg, still couldn't support his body and collapsed to the ground with a thud, splashing water everywhere.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's lips twitched slightly, revealing a somewhat disappointed and disdainful smile.

"The Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan of Mount Oe"

"That's it?"

Faced with blatant mockery, Hoshiguma Doji did not retaliate, nor did he struggle in despair, nor did he beg for mercy.

He stared at the knife in Uesugi Kiyoshi's hand with an incredulous look, his mouth agape, his previously triumphant expression completely gone.

His voice was like that of cattle and sheep awaiting slaughter, revealing a heavy, mournful doubt and despair.

"How can it be!"

"This is... Lord Onikiri's demon blade?!"

"Who...who are you?!"

He seemed to recognize Uesugi Kiyoshi's moves, and the name Onikiri came out of his mouth.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was suddenly startled, but his expression remained unchanged. He smiled slightly and did not answer. Instead, he swung his sword down to take Hoshiguma Doji's head.

The demon race possesses extremely strong vitality, with bodies tougher than iron armor, immense strength, and a long lifespan, making them very difficult to kill.

If it weren't for Uesugi Kiyoshi having Onikiri, breaking through his defenses would have been extremely difficult. Back then, when he killed the Kuki brothers, he even used a Hyakumonogatari card.

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