Tokyo Swordmaster Online Dealer

"Otherwise, there may be casualties before Akutagawa evacuates the crowd. Never underestimate any extraordinary person!"

"Qing, who do you think Yokotano's favorite sacrifice would be? In other words, who can he wait for at home without alerting the enemy?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was startled and looked back at Nohara Anko. His heart was filled with waves of shock. After his master's advice, he thought of many things.

When Kamiizumi Hidekawa saw his apprentice's reaction, he smiled with satisfaction. The child was still as quick-witted and responsive as ever, and he understood things immediately.

He also turned his gaze to Nohara Kyoko and said with a kind smile, "Kyoko, sorry, could you please extend your hand so I can see it?"

Nohara Anko looked at Kamiizumi Hidekawa in confusion, and then turned her gaze to Uesugi Kiyoshi.

Seeing Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded, she stretched out her hand obediently.

Hidekawa Kamiizumi put his hand together and pointed it like a sword, then placed it on Nohara Anko's wrist. He closed his eyes slightly, looking very focused. After about half a minute, he frowned, opened his eyes, and withdrew his hand.

"Qing, maybe my inference is wrong. There is nothing abnormal about Anzi. Maybe Yokotano's target is not her."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded without comment, but he was screaming madly in his heart.

"No, no, no, Master, you don't know. But I do."

"What's wrong with Xingzi?"

"Of course! She carries the spirit of Yingcao!"

"So, the ghost behind Yokotano is targeting Yingcao Demon Soul? Could it be that he is also related to the Hundred Demons Scroll?"

With thousands of thoughts in his mind, Uesugi Kiyoshi was not idle. He asked in confusion: "Master, even if Yokotano's target was Kyoko, he should have had countless opportunities to attack Kyoko. Why?"

Kamiizumi Hidekawa nodded, then shook his head.

"Qing, you don't understand these things. For some reason, I know these mystics very well. The so-called sacrifice is not a ritual that can be performed casually."

"The believers' devotion to the gods, the right time, place, content of the ceremony, complex magic array, complete spells, and a perfect timing are all essential."

"That's why nothing happened to Kyoko until yesterday."

"According to what you said, Yokotano may have been transformed into a mystic three months ago. The means by which those ghosts and gods seduce mortals are innate and hard to guard against."

"That's why I'm so confused - there's nothing special about Yokotano, so why is he the one being targeted? The only reason I can think of is that someone close to him is a coveted offering by the gods and ghosts."

"Ah, I'm really not good at this kind of reasoning game. Forget it, Qing, just pretend I didn't say anything."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded and did not ask any further questions. In fact, he already had the answer in his heart, and he felt that this answer might be very close to the truth.

Kamiizumi Hidekawa changed the subject, his expression became a little more serious, and he said seriously: "Qing, I really want to know how you killed Yokodano."

"It is difficult for a mortal holding a cold weapon to kill a Beyonder, not to mention that Yokotano's destructive power is already close to the regional level."

"I know your swordsmanship. There is nothing wrong with your moves and choices when fighting the enemy. I am very pleased, Qing. You are the best student I have ever taught."

"How can a mortal's sword cut through the extraordinary?"

"Can you tell me, Qing?"

"If it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me. Everyone has secrets. I understand and I won't blame you."

Uesugi Kiyoshi hesitated for a moment and then spoke carefully.

He had no intention of telling anyone about the existence of Mirage and Hundred Tales. It wasn't that he didn't trust Kamiizumi Hidekawa, but he had a feeling that everything in the Hundred Demons Town should be kept to himself and not told anyone.

This was a feeling that naturally arose in his heart, and he subconsciously felt that he should do this.

But he didn't want to hide everything from his master, so he planned to change the way of description.

"Master, for some reason, I have some strange and extraordinary powers."

"I can use the ability of a monster called Inugami."

"I don't know where these abilities come from, but I can definitely use them. I used the [Heart Slash] to deal with Yokotano. I shattered his sanity, destroyed his beliefs, made him fearful, made him suspicious, and made his power disappear. That should be how it is."

Kamiizumi Hidekawa frowned and said, "Inugami?"

"I have killed dozens of dog gods, and there are quite a few dog gods among those hypocrites in Heian-kyō."

"The dog god is not a rare monster. It is the soul of a dog that lingers in the world after death. It can possess a human and cause them to have a fever, hallucinations, mental disorders, and do some incredible and very evil things. It does not have any direct combat ability."

"Because of its characteristics, it is somewhat helpful in combat, so it is quite popular among Onmyoji. There are many Onmyoji families in this world who call themselves Inugami Envoys."

"The earliest legend of the dog god came from Kyushu and Shikoku. That place is close to the sea. Some people kept disobedient dogs at home. The owners couldn't bear to kill them themselves, so they abandoned them on the rocks in the sea, letting them wail and starve to death. Under certain circumstances, the soul of the dog would turn into a dog god and cause trouble."

At this point, Kamiizumi Hidekawa deliberately recalled the dog gods who had fallen under his sword. In his impression, those dog-headed monsters could only use some spiritual attacks. Facing ordinary humans with strong wills, they would be powerless.

How is it possible to wield such a miraculous sword?

and many more!

"Crush reason and destroy faith?"

"That being said, it does have something to do with the Inugami's ability to cause mortals to lose their minds."

Kamiizumi Hidekawa muttered a few words, looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi again, reached out and grabbed his apprentice's wrist, closed his eyes and pondered for a while, then shook his head.

"It's okay, Qing, there's nothing wrong with your body, there's no trace left by any monsters or ghosts."

"strangeness."

"Are you the child of destiny?"

"The ability of the [Inugami] you mentioned is actually a supernatural power that you were born with? This barely makes sense."

"Well, if you are really the child of destiny, Qing, I am already looking forward to what you will look like after you have awakened the true sword!"

I don't know what kind of settings Kamiizumi Hidekawa had made up for Uesugi Kiyoshi, but he suddenly stared at his apprentice's face with burning eyes, as if he was looking at some rare treasure.

Uesugi Kiyoshi blinked, as if he didn't expect things to turn out like this.

Fine

That's not bad either.

You are my master, and everything you said is right! Nothing wrong!

Chapter 48 Acting, Inheritance, and Heart

Kamiizumi Hidekawa was silent for a few seconds, and suddenly felt a little emotional.

"Qing, this is not a bad thing, you don't have to worry."

"However, you'd better not tell anyone about the possibility that you are the [Child of Destiny]. Although it's not a big deal, it may attract some people's attention, which is not a good thing."

"Just tell others that I taught you swordsmanship. The sword you mentioned is very similar to the sword of a swordsman. And you are my disciple, so it is only natural for you to say that."

"That's all for this matter. I will leave for Kyushu tomorrow at noon. I can't wait to see how far you will reach after your true sword awakens."

“Maybe you can really reach that level that I can’t even dream of.”

Hidekawa Kamiizumi's face was unusually excited. His hands kept stroking the hilt of the samurai sword on his knees, and there seemed to be a raging fire burning in his eyes.

That's the light of hope.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't want to spoil his master's fun, so he bowed slightly in response, but he was actually a little confused.

After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but whispered, "Master, if I already have extraordinary abilities, can I still accept that [True Sword Awakening]?"

Kamiizumi Hidekawa was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Yes, your knowledge of extraordinary people all comes from the rough introduction of that kid Akutagawa. No wonder you don't know these."

"The five paths to transcendence all lead to the same destination."

“These five roads are not mutually exclusive.”

"Practitioners can also connect to the souls of heroes, and those with true knowledge can also practice extraordinary ways. Linkers can also fall into the traps of ghosts and gods and be infused with the power of the secret ritual."

"It's just that human energy is limited. The result of learning everything is that in most cases, you will not be proficient in anything. Therefore, few people do this. Of course, there is another reason. When a person carries more different supernatural powers, his mental burden will become quite heavy, and he will be more likely to be invaded by the evil thoughts of ghosts and gods, lose himself, and his soul will sink into the dream world, and his body will become a lair of ghosts and gods."

"The only exception is the Destiny Child, because their extraordinary powers are innate. They are natural talents, and they don't cause any pressure on them at all."

"When I go to Kyushu this time, I will also find some old acquaintances to ask about your situation and see if the True Sword Awakening will add any burden to you. I don't think it will."

"Linkers must put on masks of acting, true knowers fanatically pursue knowledge and science, practitioners seek the unity of mind, skill, and body, and mystics become puppets of ghosts and gods."

"Only the Son of Destiny, who seems to be truly born with the destiny of heaven, can stand at the destination that countless extraordinary people dream of without any price, without any effort, and without even a thought of becoming stronger."

"Qing, this is your destiny, don't waste your talent!"

Uesugi Qing's face became serious and he nodded solemnly. He could see the earnest look in his master's eyes and he had no intention of disappointing his master. After all, becoming stronger was his long-cherished wish.

If he were reborn in a peaceful world, his life goal might be to "enter the upper class", but in this world, this country, this city, no matter how high his status is, it may not be as useful as the sword in his hand.

Even if you are rich and powerful, and can hire a group of extraordinary people to serve you, it is impossible for you to protect yourself all the time. If you make a mistake, it may be the time for ghosts and gods to take advantage of the opportunity to sneak in. At that time, you can't rely on anything except the power that you truly hold in your hands.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was thinking about what his master had just said. He understood everything else except one sentence, which he didn't quite understand. He just read it out loud at this moment.

"The linker must wear the mask of the role. Master, what does this mean?"

Kamiizumi Hidekawa's expression calmed down, and he explained, "It's okay to tell you in detail. In today's world, the most numerous extraordinary people you will encounter are probably the Linkers."

"Because the awakening threshold of Linkers is the lowest, they only need to achieve a sufficient degree of compatibility with the selected [Mirror of Inheritance] to embark on the path of transcendence."

"The Mirror of Inheritance may be hard to come by for mortals, but for some extraordinary organizations, it is not a very precious resource. The quality of the Mirror of Inheritance is also uneven, and it also has a certain impact on the future strength of the Linker. In short, if there is a contempt chain among the extraordinary people, I can't say what is in the middle, but the top must be the Child of Destiny, and the bottom is the Linker."

"As for the reason?"

"The Linkers are also divided into two factions based on their different methods of using the Mirror of Inheritance."

"One is to abandon the self, put on a thick mask, and play the role of the heroic spirit - such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke."

"His grandfather was called Akutagawa Ryunosuke, his father was called Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and he was also called Akutagawa Ryunosuke. They couldn't even have their own names."

"The actors are all pitiful people. They have lost [themselves] after their extraordinary awakening."

"Qing, have you heard of role-playing? It's a method actors often use to get into a role."

"They are like a qualified actor, trying to figure out the character, habits and behaviors of the hero they are going to play."

"Learn, imitate, then understand him and become him."

"The more you act like the real person, the more powerful you will gain from the Mirror of Inheritance, and the more you will give up your ego."

"They are just actors, but they have to perform this play for the rest of their lives!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was very interested in this unknown extraordinary knowledge. He digested the words of Kamiizumi Hidekawa and said to himself: "This sounds a bit sad."

"If you can't even live your life the way you want, then living in this world might be a pain."

Kamiizumi Hidekawa also nodded in agreement.