Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 388 The Viper of the Tsunayo Family

With his help, Yun Jing was indeed able to study the Membrane Blade right under the noses of the Thirteenth Team.

They could even openly purchase those forbidden materials in the name of the Tsunayo family without worrying about being arrested.

However... it requires giving Shi Tan very special benefits...

"Lord Shitan, you flatter me... It is a blessing I have accumulated over many lifetimes to have your appreciation and assistance."

Yun Jing steadied himself and tried to make his tone sound respectful and sincere: "I offended you just now, sir. I deserve to die. Please punish me."

"Oh, I already told you not to worry about such trivial matters." Shi Tan let go of her hand and casually leaned against the wooden pillar in the corridor.

His narrow eyes seemed to see right through people as he looked Yun Jing up and down.

"But I'm quite curious," Shi Tan said with a meaningful smile, "Just now in the reception room, all the magistrates were arguing heatedly about the distribution of power within the new 46th Chamber..."

"But why is the usually shrewd, capable, and ambitious head of the Kumoi family acting like he's lost his soul today, completely distracted?"

Shi Tan leaned forward and lowered his voice: "You bump into me while walking? This doesn't seem like the shrewd and powerful person you usually are... Could it be that you've run into some serious trouble?"

Yun Jing froze.

He nervously looked around to make sure there were no other servants or nobles nearby.

The corridor was very secluded, with only a few quiet pines and cypresses in the courtyard. He breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lord Tokina has an excellent eye; I have indeed... encountered a bit of trouble." He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. "Actually, it's that lady from the Kasumi family... Lady Ruri Chiyo."

"Oh? Princess Chiyo?" Shi Tan raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong with her? Is she going through a rebellious phase and not listening to this kind old man?"

"If it were just disobedience, that would be one thing..." Yun Jing sighed, a troubled expression on his face. "A few days ago, I intended to arrange for her to cultivate in the family's backyard to avoid being disturbed by the rumors about the chaos in Seireitei."

"Who would have thought that her two reckless guards, Inu-ryu and Aru-ryu, would actually bewitch her!"

"Those two bastards took advantage of the darkness to injure the guards and escaped the mansion by taking Lady Rurichiyo hostage!"

"Our people have been tracking them relentlessly but haven't found anything... I suspect they escaped to the real world through a portal!"

"Have they escaped to the real world?"

"Yes!" Kumoi said with distress, "Sigh... Without Lady Chiyo in charge, what will become of the Kasumioji family?"

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Hearing his words, Shi Tan's eyes widened slightly, and then he chuckled softly.

"Hehe... Hahahaha!"

Shi Tan's laughter was initially suppressed, but it quickly became unrestrained and chilling.

Yun Jing felt uneasy at his laughter and was completely bewildered: "Lord Shi... Lord Shitan, what are you laughing at?"

"If something happens to Lady Ruri Chiyo, then the situation I've painstakingly maintained will be..."

"Yun Jing, Yun Jing, I told you you're shrewd, why are you pretending to be stupid at a time like this?" Shi Tan stopped laughing.

He straightened up, walked up to Yun Jing, and his eyes gleamed with cruelty and excitement: "Still pretending with me? You think I don't know you want to kill her?"

"This! This is unbelievable..."

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Yun Jing was about to say something when he was silenced by that cold gaze.

Shi Tan continued, "I don't see this as trouble at all! This is clearly a golden opportunity bestowed upon you by the Spirit King!"

"A good opportunity? I am foolish and would appreciate your guidance, sir." Yun Jing wiped away his cold sweat and asked in a feigned manner.

Shi Tan extended a finger and gently tapped Yun Jing's chest.

"Think about it, if that little princess stays in the Xia Dalu family mansion, even if you have all the power, it will inevitably arouse a lot of suspicion if you want her to disappear."

"There are quite a few meddlesome guys in the Gotei 13, such as Retsu Unohana and Byakuya Kuchiki. They will definitely take this opportunity to get involved in the investigation."

"At that time, even our Tsunayo family will have to conduct an investigation into the Kasumioji family in order to maintain the order of the nobility."

Shi Tan's voice gradually eroded Yun Jingyao's reason: "But now she's run away! She's run away to that present world filled with all sorts of unknown dangers!"

He leaned close to Yun Jing's ear and whispered in an almost undisguisedly malicious tone, "If that noble princess were to unfortunately encounter a powerful evil spirit in this dangerous land of the mortal realm..."

Or perhaps they were cruelly murdered by some heinous criminals.

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"Unbeknownst to the gods and ghosts."

"By then, who can hold you accountable for this?"

Shi Tan stepped back and opened his arms: "The Xia Dalu family has lost its head and is in turmoil... what better choice do you have than to hand it over to a highly respected, shrewd, and capable head of the family like yourself?"

"At that time, I will have the head of the family fully support you."

"Not only can you rightfully become the master of the Kasumi family, but you will also have the opportunity to clear out a place for yourself in the new 46th Room."

"Isn't this a gift from Lord Spirit King to you?"

boom!

Shi Tan's words were like a thunderclap, causing Yun Jingyao's heart to pound wildly at an unprecedented speed.

That intense thirst for power, under this explicit description, was like a volcano that could not be contained.

Yes! That kid is right!

I don't have time to waste here! I have to find her right now!

His wrinkled old face flushed an unnatural red from extreme excitement.

But he still retained a last shred of cunning and caution.

He looked around warily again, and only after confirming that it was absolutely safe did he suppress his inner joy and bow deeply to Shi Tan.

"Lord Shitan's wisdom is like the light of creation, enlightening this humble man!"

Yun Jing's voice became hoarse with excitement: "I did have such thoughts... but unfortunately, that girl has disappeared without a trace..."

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"Moreover, the environment in the present world is complex. I heard that recently, not only have rifts from another world appeared there, but there is also a Shinigami substitute with terrifying strength who can even defeat Aizen stationed there."

Yun Jingyao raised his head and looked at Shi Tan with pleading eyes: "Although I have trained some assassins, their strength is mediocre... If I can't get her into trouble before that little girl finds help... then I will truly be doomed."

Listening to Yunjing's complaints and grievances, Tsunayoshi Tokinada did not show any impatience.

Instead, his smile grew even deeper, even revealing a chillingly sinister quality.

What he wanted was Yun Jingyaojue's words.

Shi Tan gently toyed with the newly bought wolf-hair brush at his waist, raised his long eyebrows, and asked with a smile, "Then... Head of the Yunjing family."

"Since you don't have enough manpower, and you're afraid of that interesting Grim Reaper substitute..."

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"Do you need some... professional help back in the real world?"