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"In order to avoid high taxes, many farmers cultivated fields in the wilderness and formed villages centered around families. Logically, they should have prospered over time."

"But that's not the case."

“Those villages usually only last a few years, or even shorter.”

"Because... the whole mountain is filled with man-eating monsters, and there are things scarier than monsters!"

"I killed no less than a hundred bandits along the way from Tokyo to Musashi."

"These bandits make their living by looting those villages. Without the protection of cities and towns, and without armed forces stationed there, those mortals are just lambs to be slaughtered."

"Ghosts, gods and monsters feed on them, bandits come to burn, kill and rob, and even many regular soldiers in official uniforms are seen as fat meat by these refugees - their heads can be used as military merits for suppressing bandits, and food and wealth naturally go into their pockets."

"It took too much energy for Achi and I to eliminate the bandits and monsters that were causing chaos in Musashi Province, but the results were remarkable."

"I gathered the displaced population and lowered taxes. Refugees from nearby countries flocked here because it was safe and with the protection of the Minamoto clan in Musashi, their lives were much more stable."

"This reputation gradually spread."

"But, unfortunately, the good times didn't last long."

"Jealousy is the most inevitable original sin in human nature."

He let out a faint sigh, and in his sigh there was a sense of war and battle. It was obvious that he was thinking of the past events involving killing.

"There are eight countries in Kanto, and each of them has a different governor."

"Coincidentally, the only provincial governor under the Genji is the original monster of Musashi Province."

"Some of those rulers were either lackeys of the Fujiwara clan or colluded with bandits who occupied the mountains to exploit the people. Some were even directly replaced by ghosts and gods."

"They saw that I was growing stronger day by day, and they didn't want to see this happen, so they raised an army to attack me."

"Guess what happened?"

The Lord of the Hundred Demons kept it a secret, but Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't give him face and said as a matter of course: "Of course you win. A fellow of that level can't possibly bully you, right?"

Nodding, the Lord of Hundred Demons said softly: "Achi and I split up into two groups, and in less than three days, we took the heads of seven national officials."

"I'm going to assassinate the leader directly, cutting off the source of the trouble."

"Without a leader, the army was in disarray. My army swept through the land with overwhelming force. The local people all knew of my benevolent rule and lined the streets to welcome me."

"In less than a month, the eight countries in Kanto changed their owners."

"One eighth of Japan's territory now belongs to me."

"My fame spread to Tokyo, and the Kanto Minamoto clan became very popular among the nobles in Kyoto. Thanks to my deeds, my father was able to stand up straight, and even surpassed Minamoto no Raikou's clan."

"Everything was on track, and I thought everything would go smoothly."

"Disaster is coming."

Chapter 259 Earthquake

As the tone of his words became somewhat creepy, the scenery around Uesugi Kiyoshi changed and he arrived on top of a high mountain.

There is a shrine on the mountain, and Uesugi Kiyoshi can tell at a glance that this is the Inari Shrine.

Inari God is widely circulated in Japanese legends, and even in modern times, her shrine is a famous large shrine.

Because Inari is the god of grain and food in Japanese mythology, in charge of the harvest.

Food is the most important thing for people. The god in charge of the harvest will never lack believers.

In Japan, foxes occupy a prominent position in mythology and strange stories, and foxes are divided into "good foxes" and "evil foxes".

The evil fox is very typical. One of the three great monsters, the Nine-tailed Tamamonomae, has basically taken a lot of blame and was chosen as the representative of "evil foxes".

If we talk about the "good fox", it is the Inari god.

Looking at the fox statues, the bright red torii gates, and the bustling incense sticks that can be seen everywhere in the shrine, Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned slightly.

"Why did you bring me here?"

The Lord of a Hundred Demons shook his head and said nothing.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't wait too long.

Not long after, he suddenly felt a panic attack.

It took him several seconds to realize that it was not him who was shaking, but the earth.

The mountains under my feet are shaking, and the amplitude is getting stronger and stronger.

"earthquake?!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes widened and he took a breath of cold air.

Earthquakes, even in modern times, are a disaster that can cause devastating damage to human society. Japan has always been a frequent zone of volcanic earthquakes, so he is no stranger to such things.

Looking at the mountain and the village extending out from the foot of the mountain with a serious gaze, Uesugi Kiyoshi gritted his teeth.

This mountain might collapse!

"What you experienced is the same thing that changed my consciousness."

"Yes, there was an earthquake, but it was not a natural disaster."

"Look there."

The Lord of the Hundred Demons pointed at the Inari Shrine with anger in his eyes.

Uesugi Kiyoshi took a closer look and immediately found the relevant location using the monster knowledge he had learned in the Collectibles Association.

"This is... Earthquake Catfish?"

"How could there be such a big earthquake catfish??"

"Is he going to collapse this island nation?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi's expression had already lost some color.

According to legend, in ancient Japan, there was a kind of fish that lived in the muddy ponds in rural villages. It never moved, and it would not move even if you hit or kicked it. But as soon as it moved, it was a sign that an earthquake would come soon. Many people said that it was an animal that predicted earthquakes.

But more ignorant mortals regarded it as a disaster star, thinking it was an ominous omen that would bring earthquakes, and they hunted it in large numbers.

This fish is the earthquake catfish.

In other words, the souls of the killed catfish gathered together and after a long period of gestation, a monster that can control earthquakes was born, which is called "earthquake catfish".

According to ancient records, the smallest earthquake catfish can be three fingers long, while the largest can be no longer than a person. Depending on their body size, they can control earthquakes of varying degrees.

However, the catfish in Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes is probably almost as big as the blue whale, the overlord of the sea.

An earthquake catfish of this size is enough to cause an earthquake that would destroy the eight countries in Kanto.

It twisted its body vigorously and let out a hoarse roar, causing the entire mountain and the entire land to become restless and uneasy.

The people who came to worship at Inari Shrine fled in panic.

Many of them saw Uesugi Kiyoshi standing here, with a strong hope bursting out in his desperate eyes.

"Master Minamoto! Master Minamoto! Please save us!"

"Monster! It's an earthquake monster!"

"Sir! Our fields and villages are all at the foot of the mountain. If an earthquake comes, everything we have will be destroyed!"

The cries of grief and wailing were endless, and these pleas gathered in Uesugi Kiyoshi's ears and became a heavy burden that weighed on him.

He turned around and saw that the Lord of a Hundred Ghosts had disappeared without a trace.

He understood instantly that if the demon slaying in Edo Castle just now was the first act, then this was the second act.

He has to make his own answer.

Facing the eager gazes of those dusty civilians, Uesugi Kiyoshi gritted his teeth, nodded heavily, and without saying a word, ran straight to the backyard of Inari Shrine.

The closer he got, the heavier the pressure Uesugi Kiyoshi felt.

If he encountered such a huge monster in real life, he would probably have to mobilize the body of the dog god and kill it with a few swords in order to end the battle quickly.

What can he do now?

Before he could think too much, Uesugi Kiyoshi had already arrived in front of the restless catfish.

He looked extremely small when he drew his sword.

"Just stop!"

He roared angrily, but it was of no avail. The catfish, covered in dirt and moss, hit the rocks again and again. A strange rhythm was generated between it and the land, and the shaking of the earth was becoming more and more obvious.

"Damn it"

Uesugi Kiyoshi no longer hesitated, and he channeled all his strength into the sword, slashing at the earthquake catfish with one blow.

There was no indestructible defense, and he swung his sword with all his strength, immediately cutting into the body of the giant catfish.

Unfortunately, it didn't work.

For the huge earthquake catfish, this is just like a mosquito bite, it is not hurt and continues to do its own thing.

"At this time, I have been advancing in the extraordinary sword path for a long time, and my sword energy has been cultivated to a small degree."

"Boiling enlightenment! Use sword energy!"

The voice of the Lord of a Hundred Demons echoed in Uesugi Kiyoshi's heart.

A blessing came to his mind, and Uesugi Kiyoshi's faith suddenly burst out.

If he were just a mortal, he would naturally not fight to the death, but would run for his life.

However, he is now a transcendent being, and he plays the role of the lord of the eight countries in Kanto and the king of those people.

He couldn't retreat a single step.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. This is the weight of the crown.

The memory of being the "Lord of the Country" vaguely emerged in his mind, and Uesugi Kiyoshi remembered many things.

The belief in "protection" grew wildly in my heart, my mental strength extended endlessly, and every cell in my body seemed to be in sync with my brain.

The blade of the sword in Uesugi Kiyoshi's hand suddenly burst into bright light, cutting across the body of the earthquake catfish, causing numerous wounds.

The catfish might have felt pain, but instead of learning its lesson, it started jumping even more violently - it even somersaulted and rolled down the hill.