Onmyoji of the Grand Line

Suzuka Gozen stopped and said, "Then go and take a look. You can all wander around as you like. If they need money, just have them go to the Imperial Palace to get it. Remember! No causing trouble. This is Seimei's country, and you are not allowed to act recklessly."

"Yes!"

"Suzuka Gozen-sama!"

The Seven Ninjas nodded obediently. Of course, they knew how much Lord Seimei valued this country, and they naturally wouldn't cause trouble. However, as all living things enjoy excitement, the Seven Ninjas followed Suzuka Gozen and the Wind Fox into the tavern. The six of them began to wander around, and soon they were all hanging out. After their rounds, they returned to the tavern and went for a drink...

……

"Snow Woman, you still have to come back for the New Year!"

"I'm back now."

"Really are……"

Jorogumo looked at the very calm Yuki-onna with a sense of helplessness. As the Flower of Immortality grew, Yuki-onna became increasingly weak, reaching its limit. This was precisely what made it so frustrating!

Originally, Yuki-onna was not supposed to come back for the New Year, but in the end, she was forcibly brought back by Jorogumo. This is the New Year, and the New Year is a time for family reunion, especially for a shikigami like Jorogumo.

Once a renowned beauty, she became a fallen demon after being betrayed by her beloved. Just like the paper umbrella demon, she lost her beloved Aki-ting. Because of this, they value their families even more. Now that they finally have their own families, how could they possibly give them up?

This is my family, truly mine, the most important family of all.

This is Jorogumo's inner thought. Naturally, with the New Year approaching, Yuki-onna wouldn't normally leave the Flower of Immortality for fear of something happening to it. Just kidding! This is Wano Country, who would dare cause trouble? The ordinary citizens of Wano Country already treat the snow mountain where Yuki-onna lives as a sacred mountain.

That's why there's no way a problem could arise! So there's really no need to be so nervous. Jorogumo brought Yuki-onna back. Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was pre-arranged, but Jorogumo and Yuki-onna entered the same restaurant.

……

Snapped!

Snapped!

Himiko walked along the road step by step, her figure noble and elegant, full of mature intellectual beauty. She felt the liveliness of Heian-kyo and said with a smile, "Compared to Udon, Heian-kyo is more lively and feels more welcoming! That real New Year's feeling is truly joyful!"

"Yes!"

0.5 Hana-no-Maki floated beside Himiko and said gently, "Lady Himiko, the arrival of the Sun Wheel Castle will soon bring changes to the entire Wano Country. Next New Year, Udon, hmm! Perhaps it should be renamed the Sun Wheel Castle, and perhaps it will become just like Heian-kyo."

"Hmm~"

Himiko showed no emotional fluctuation, but simply smiled and said, "Perhaps, but it doesn't matter. Whatever choice the young master makes is his decision, and I will always respect it."

"nature!"

Hana-chan also said with a smile, "This concubine will always respect the young master's choice, however..."

The two women suddenly stopped. After strolling around the bustling Heian-kyo, they discovered that the restaurant in front of them was filled with the aura of many demons. Hana-no-Maki smiled and said, "Everyone must be gathering here. Even though there are still two days until the New Year, they have all gathered here."

"Yes!"

"Let's go!"

Himiko said gently, "Let's go in and take a look, since everyone has already gathered here."

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Chapter 117: The Gift Brought by Yamata no Orochi

Snapped!

Snapped!

As Seimei walked along the road, waving his folding fan, he slightly concealed his presence in Heian-kyo. Otherwise, given his current status in Wano Country, his presence alone would immediately cause a massive traffic jam throughout Heian-kyo.

"Um?!"

Seimei stopped and looked at the restaurant that exuded a terrifying demonic aura. He chuckled and said, "Why are all these children gathered here? Oh well, let them have fun. I won't get involved."

Seimei knew that if he joined them, they wouldn't change much, but they would still feel a bit embarrassed. After all, these children respected him, and that respect wasn't necessarily a good thing on such a lively day.

Snapped!

Snapped!

As they strolled around, Seimei's figure gradually disappeared into the distance. With Seimei's departure, Kurozumi Musashi, Kurozumi Senmaru, and Kanjuro, along with the other members of the Kurozumi clan, entered Heian-kyo.

"Heian Kyo!"

"The changes are truly enormous!"

"Yes!"

The elders of the Kurozumi clan all wore expressions of deep emotion, each filled with disbelief. Since returning to Wano Country, they had lived a secluded life, hoping to avoid any further upheavals. For these elders, simply being able to live peacefully in their ancestral home was the best thing they could hope for.

That's why they've been living in seclusion in their ancestral home since returning to Wano Country, completely unaware of what's happening outside. In their words, all they need to do is obediently pray for their young master; everything else is none of their concern. This year's New Year was their first time venturing into the outside world, and looking at the magnificent Heian-kyo before them, they were filled with disbelief. In such a short time! Has everything changed so drastically?

It was truly unbelievable; everything had changed so drastically. Kurozumi Musashi smiled and said, "Alright! Alright! You can take the children and go sightseeing. Within Heian-kyo, all expenses can be charged to the young master. Someone will pay for them."

"Yes!"

These people all obediently left, but! They were already impatient; they were eager to see what would happen next. Wano Country had undergone such a huge change, what would become of it? Everyone was extremely curious about what the future held.

"Hehehe~~~"

Watching her clansmen leave, Kurozumi Musashi couldn't help but chuckle softly. Looking at the bustling Heian-kyo before her, a deep smile played on her lips as she murmured, "This is Heian-kyo! This is everything the young master has changed, everything is just like this!"

"Semimaru, let's continue our search."

"Yes!"

Following Kurozumi Higurashi's command, Kurozumi Serimaru followed her, and the two elders walked step by step towards Heian-kyo. They were the most important contributors to the Kurozumi clan. Although they were exiled overseas and had no connection with them anymore, they still dragged their frail bodies to Wano Country for the sake of the Kurozumi clan. And now, the Kurozumi clan had finally reached this point, which was the best outcome for the two elders!

……

new Year!

The New Year is fast approaching, and the whole of Wano Country seems to be filled with a joyful atmosphere. Seimei, one of the very few people, sits alone in the courtyard, watching the snowflakes fall and quietly savoring his wine. Seimei, who is always accompanied by others, is sitting here alone for the first time.

but!

Seimei doesn't give off any sense of loneliness. On the contrary, he gives off a feeling of being a father, as if all his children have grown up, which makes him even more warm and loving.

"Hehehe~~~"

As that soft, feminine voice rang out, accompanied by endless darkness, the figure of Orochi appeared, saying calmly, "Seimei, acting like an old man like this doesn't seem right. Wano Country's development has only just begun. If you continue like this, problems will arise."

Seimei did not turn around, nor did he answer Orochi's question. Instead, he asked, "I thought you weren't coming back!"

Orochi shook his head and said, "It's nothing, I just prepared a gift for you, a gift you'll like. Besides, as I said, Wano Country is only just beginning!"

"indeed!"

Seimei watched the snowflakes fall quietly and said gently, "The materials of Wano Country are just the beginning, and no matter what time it is, it is just the beginning. The bizarre and fantastical, the hordes of demons at night, all of this has not yet been realized. Before that, everything is just beginning."

"Really are!"

Orochi said listlessly, "Having the mentality of an old man is not a good thing."

Seimei chuckled and said, "I don't think there's anything wrong with that! A person's growth always gradually settles into a state of tranquility. Do you always like to stir up big trouble, like me?"

"..."

"Humph!"

Orochi gave a faint snort, clearly dissatisfied with Seimei's statement, but he didn't say anything more. Indeed, Orochi was the kind of person who was purely for fun. Although many things were indeed driven by his desire for revenge, most of the time he was simply a person who wanted to cause trouble. He just wanted to stir things up. There was really no point in saying anything to someone like that.

Just like a certain monk in the Ming Dynasty, who simply discovered that he was quite good at what he studied, and then researched it! Hmm! I want to rebel, and that's how he made himself a model of amusement. Orochi was a pure example of such an amusement person.

Seimei didn't say anything, but secretly focused his energy on Yamata no Orochi, consuming a full 25 Devil Fruits in one go. Yamata no Orochi's aura became increasingly terrifying and frightening, and in that instant, its aura as an evil god was fully revealed.

At this moment, Orochi possessed power surpassing that of peak Roger and peak Edward. This was the power of Orochi at its peak. No! It should be said that this was only the power of Orochi after it was sealed. When all the seals on Orochi were truly broken, that would be the most terrifying moment. At that time, Orochi would be the true evil god!

"Hmm~"

With his eyes narrowed, Orochi felt the familiar power return to his body and said with amusement, "Seimei, you actually entrusted me with such energy. I really didn't expect that!"

Seimei smiled and said, "You and Suzuka Gozen both intended to see the sea. Since that's the case, then go and see it. After all, there are many interesting things in this world. If you are too weak, it would be a disgrace to Wano Country."

"Did you guess it?"

"Is this weird?"

"Humph!"

The conversation was simple, but the smile on Orochi's lips was very deep. The two stopped talking and seemed to fall silent, while Seimei checked Orochi's attributes.

Name: Yamata no Orochi

Grade: SSR

Awakening: Awakening

Breakthrough: ★★★★★★

Haki: Conqueror's Haki (Intermediate), Armament Haki (Advanced), Observation Haki (Advanced)

Even Seimei couldn't help but secretly click his tongue in amazement. He truly had to admit that Orochi's strength was incredibly astonishing. Although it was also an SSR-level shikigami, it was undeniable that SSR-level shikigami were divided into three tiers: God! Demon King! Great Demon!

Orochi, Suzuka Gozen, and Yoto Hime are the standard SSR-level shikigami of these three tiers. But besides that, Orochi has actually mastered all three types of Haki. Of course, this is to be expected, just like Suzuka Gozen, who also mastered all three types of Haki. However, in terms of degree, Suzuka Gozen is simply not as good as Orochi. Orochi's mastery of all three types of Haki is truly astonishing.

but!

Seimei 613 only observed briefly before withdrawing his gaze, then said, "You are all actually pursuing this sea, but! Wano Country does need someone to protect it. Simply relying on Yaodao-hime and Hanabusa is not enough. If Yaodao-hime were willing to release her inner feelings, perhaps it wouldn't be a problem. What a pity!"