Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

The problem is, how do you persuade them?

Mina Utsunomiya had absolutely no leverage to make Hiroshi Miyamoto abandon the Tsuchimikado clan and choose the Utsunomiya clan.

Left with no other choice, she could only turn to Haruhiko.

To be honest, this matter seems quite unsolvable at first glance.

But Haruhiko quickly came up with a solution.

We just need to borrow Jinguji Tougo.

Using fifth-tier strength as an attraction can largely offset the powerful influence of the Tsuchimikado clan.

Of course, this requires a few additional conditions.

“Arrange a place for Miyamoto Hiroshi to meet with me.”

Haruhiko said calmly, "It would be best to talk in the afternoon, after I get out of school."

Mina Utsunomiya was somewhat surprised to hear this.

She herself was at a loss.

Although Haruhiko has a wide network of connections, he still doesn't have an advantage compared to the Tsuchimikado clan.

She couldn't imagine what conditions would allow the Miyamoto clan to join the Utsunomiya clan.

"I'll arrange it right away."

Mina Utsunomiya couldn't figure it out, so she stopped thinking about it.

If Haruhiko can handle it, she will ultimately be the one who benefits.

However, we need to be concerned about Hiroshi Miyamoto.

He is a fourth-tier swordsman and the de facto controller of the Miyamoto clan.

Joining the Utsunomiya clan could potentially allow them to turn the tables and take control.

Fortunately, Mina Utsunomiya has a significant advantage.

She has a close relationship with Minami Utsunomiya and Haruhiko.

Given enough time, she was confident that she could completely integrate the Miyamoto clan into the Utsunomiya clan.

After all, she had already done this once before.

These were the original Utsunomiya and Yagyu clans.

Haruhiko had no idea what Mina Utsunomiya was thinking.

He went to school and continued his classes.

After class, I received another call from Mina Utsunomiya.

She has made all the arrangements and sent me her location.

It was the Tsuchimikado Grand Hotel.

To prevent the snake spirit from attacking again, Tsuchimikado Mari had Miyamoto Hiroshi and the others temporarily stay on the Tsuchimikado clan's territory.

Haruhiko left the school.

Since he was meeting with Miyamoto Hiroshi alone, he didn't bother Tsuchimikado Mari.

But he brought Jinguji Fuyumi with him.

Upon arriving at the Tsuchimikado Grand Hotel, Haruhiko went to the room where Miyamoto Hiroshi was staying.

"Aunt Dongyu."

He looked at the white fox at his feet and said, "Could you please help me disguise myself as I looked when I first saw him?"

Jinguji Fuyugo raised his forelimbs, and a burst of spiritual energy flashed through him, changing his appearance.

Haruhiko pressed the doorbell.

A moment later, the door opened.

"It's you?!"

Miyamoto Hiroshi looked at him with a surprised expression.

If it weren't for Haruhiko, he would never have escaped from the ruins of Izuminokami Kanesada.

But why is he here?

Mina Utsunomiya clearly meant that he should meet the true master behind the Utsunomiya family.

Could it be that……?

Chapter 218. Utsunomiya Mina's Counterattack

In a split second, Miyamoto Hiroshi thought of a lot of things.

In the Miyamoto clan, although Miyamoto Kiyuki is the head of the family, he is a fifth-rank swordsman who is in charge of important matters.

The rest of the matters were handled by Hiroshi Miyamoto.

In a sense, he was the actual person in charge of the Miyamoto family.

Having frequently clashed with various powerful forces, he had witnessed many secrets.

He had previously thought that the Utsunomiya clan was a puppet of the Tsuchimikado clan.

Now it seems that things are somewhat different.

Haruhiko has a fifth-tier psychic behind him.

Is she a psychic from the Tsuchimikado clan, or a collaborator?

However, Hiroshi Miyamoto prefers the latter.

The reason is that Tsuchimikado Mari's attitude was too strange.

If someone is a psychic from the Tsuchimikado clan, they should naturally listen to her, not give her face like this.

They weren't even in a hurry to subdue the Miyamoto clan.

"Please come in."

Miyamoto Hiroshi put aside his thoughts and made way for him.

Haruhiko walked in, followed closely by the white fox that was the incarnation of Jinguji Fuyumi.

"May I ask what brings you here?"

Hiroshi Miyamoto glanced at Fuyumi Miyaji with some curiosity, then asked the question that had been bothering him.

All of the previous assumptions were just guesses; he needed to confirm them further before he knew how to proceed.

"I hope you will join the Utsunomiya clan."

Haruhiko cut to the chase without beating around the bush.

Whether it's Tachibana Yui as his backer or Jinguji Fuyumi's powerful backer, he doesn't need to go through too much trouble with a fourth-tier opponent.

"Are you also a member of the Utsunomiya clan?"

Hiroshi Miyamoto was startled by what he heard, and then he remembered what Mina Utsunomiya had said.

He truly hadn't expected that there was a fifth-tier figure behind the Utsunomiya clan.

Therefore, the reason why the Tsuchimikado clan gave up on exterminating them must not be as simple as it seems on the surface.

It's very likely that they've encountered a formidable opponent and don't want to offend a fifth-tier psychic.

"good."

Haruhiko said with a smile, "To be more precise, I am now the head of the Utsunomiya clan."

"Homeowner?"

Hiroshi Miyamoto looked surprised and said, "This news is truly unbelievable."

For many years, the Utsunomiya clan has been ruled by Utsunomiya Mina and her son, Utsunomiya Shogo.

Suddenly a new head of the family appeared, and he found it all very strange.

"There is nothing that cannot be believed."

Haruhiko said meaningfully, "You forgot about the missing head of the Utsunomiya clan, Utsunomiya Mengnori."

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto Hiroshi immediately began to scrutinize him.

He had met Utsunomiya Mengnori before.

But Haruhiko and he did not resemble each other at all.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that he used disguise.

"Although the Tsuchimikado clan is powerful, it is not suitable for you."

Haruhiko continued, "If you join, you will ultimately be a member of the Miyamoto clan and won't be given important positions. The Utsunomiya clan is different."