Tokyo Swordmaster Online Dealer

"Me? I'm on my way back to the Association. I need to escort the bodies of these mystics back."

"Why? Do you need me to come find you?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi thought about it and refused: "No, that's not necessary."

"We should meet soon, let's talk then."

"For now, hang up."

When Kudo Yuichi on the opposite side heard this, he was stunned for half a second, and his tone suddenly became meaningful.

"Well, okay, see you later then."

Uesugi Kiyoshi hung up the phone, walked in front of Toufu Maki, organized his words, and spoke with a frown.

"Miss Dongwen, I have some things to take care of."

"This Miss Shen Cheng is here too. I have fulfilled my duty to protect you."

"I am a person who will repay a favor and avenge a grudge. Your father has done a favor to my master, and I will remember it in my heart. I will repay the favor that my master owes me."

"I blocked a bullet for you, so we're even now. I don't owe you anything."

"but"

"If you want to take revenge on Dong Wenyu, I might be able to help you after you figure out what happened today."

"However, the next time we meet, you must give me a reason to help you."

"what can you give me?"

"There is no such thing as a free lunch, nor is there any help that is taken for granted. You should understand this, right?"

After listening to Uesugi Kiyoshi's words, Touwen Maki had a complicated expression. She bowed and wanted to say something, but she felt that she had said enough simple words of thanks, and any more would seem pale and powerless, so she simply didn't say it.

This is probably what it feels like to not express gratitude for a great favor.

"I understand, Uesugi-kun, this is as it should be. I will consider it carefully and look forward to seeing you next time."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded slightly, and was quite satisfied with Touwen Maki's attitude.

He has seen too many teenagers aged fifteen or sixteen who are extremely self-centered and spoiled. They take it for granted that others' help is their duty, but don't even say thank you afterwards, as if everyone owes them something.

Although Azuma Maki is a bit stubborn and naive, at least she has a good personality and is a sensible person.

If this arson case had nothing to do with Touwen Jue, then Uesugi Kiyoshi wouldn't mind helping Touwen Maki deal with his uncle while getting some benefits.

He already has a plan that will be a win-win for both parties.

Uesugi Kiyoshi ignored Toufumi Maki and continued to make a phone call.

Soon, the call was connected.

"Hello, Uesugi-kun, you called me, do you have any good news to tell me?"

When Uesugi Kiyoshi heard the gentle male voice, he also smiled softly.

"Akutagawa-san, my house burned down. Is that good news?"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke was obviously choked, and after several seconds, he said helplessly: "It seems to be bad news."

"I'm sorry, what's going on?"

"Is there anything I can do to help Uesugi-kun?"

"I thought Uesugi-kun called me because he was interested in joining our collectors' association."

Uesugi Kiyoshi did not deny it either.

"Before joining, let's talk about cooperation."

"Akutagawa-san, I remember you said that you have a grudge against the ghost behind Dong Wenyu?"

"Don't you think this is a coincidence? Just now, Dong Wenyu and I also became enemies, and we are at loggerheads until one of us dies."

“I just figured, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

“There is always strength in numbers.”

"How about we talk sometime, Akutagawa-san?"

"If we can reach an agreement, maybe the bad news will turn into good news."

After a brief silence, Akutagawa Ryunosuke's voice with a hint of laughter came from the microphone.

"Uesugi-kun, where are you?"

"Well, it's near your house, right?"

"Just a moment please."

"I'll be there soon!"

ps. There are 6,000 chapters, so I won’t break them up. An old reader said that I progressed the scenes too slowly. I thought about it and it is true. I will pay more attention to it in the future.

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Chapter 80: Strange power and chaotic gods

Maki Toufumi hurriedly left with Kamisumi and the still unconscious Kagura.

Today's events seemed to have a great impact on this young lady. At least in the eyes of Uesugi Kiyoshi, Toufumi Maki's whole aura had changed a lot compared to when he first saw her.

Although they are both cherry blossoms, the ornamental cherry blossoms grown in a greenhouse and the wild cherry blossoms that still bloom despite wind and rain have completely different styles.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't say anything more.

If you say that a tyrant like Dong Wenjue didn't leave any cards for Dong Wen Zhenxi, he wouldn't believe it.

Even though the Dongwen Snake has a gambling nature, he will definitely hide some life-saving items for his daughter. Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't have time to take care of her now, he has more important things to do.

Dong Wenjue rose to power by relying on the art of diplomacy, uniting the weak to fight the strong, pretending to be friendly with the government while frantically absorbing and strengthening his own forces, thus gaining the opportunity to rapidly expand his power.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was going to do something similar. It would be extremely difficult for him to deal with Dong Wenyu alone.

However, if we try to kill someone with a borrowed knife and form alliances, it would not be a fantasy to destroy the current Dongwen Association.

If it were a month ago, he would definitely not have dared to imagine that he would have so much "power" to borrow.

It didn't take long to wait. After about ten minutes, Akutagawa Ryunosuke's black car had stopped at the entrance of the alley.

Considering the current weather and road conditions in Tokyo, this speed is considered very fast.

After signaling Nohara Anko and Kamiizumi Rin to get in the car, Uesugi Kiyoshi sat in the passenger seat.

"I'm sorry, I have to trouble Akutagawa-san to take care of the family. I don't have a place to put them safely right now."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was still wearing a rather dark suit and top hat, with an exquisite black jade cane.

He smiled slightly, the raised corners of his mouth showed that he was in a good mood, and his tone was also very gentle.

"it's okay no problem."

"The association's headquarters is very safe. No one in Tokyo would dare to cause trouble at the association's headquarters."

“Not the gangs, not the police.”

"Not even the Shinsengumi and Heian-kyo."

Akutagawa Ryunosuke's words were very tough, almost to the point of being lawless.

But if you think about it carefully, it shouldn't be exaggerating. With countless mortal "employees" as its foundation and a complete and huge base of extraordinary organizations, no one should dare to risk their lives to break into it.

But when Uesugi Kiyoshi heard the meaning of the sentence just now, he figured out a different meaning.

No one dared to cause trouble.

So that means there is a ghost?

interesting.

He didn't ask, nor did he dwell on the topic. Instead, he politely said a few pleasantries and expressed his gratitude to Akutagawa Ryunosuke - the field agents of the Collectibles Association had solved a lot of problems for him today.

Then he changed the subject and started talking about business.

"Akutagawa-san, there is one thing I don't understand. I hope you can help me solve it. Of course, if I'm offended, please just pretend I didn't say it."

"You once told me that you have a grudge against the ghost god worshipped behind the Dongwen Society's Double Ghost Group?"

"Can you explain it to me in detail? About the ghost and the hatred between you two?"

Akutagawa Ryunosuke was not surprised when he heard this question, and his expression did not show any obvious change. He still maintained a decent smile.

He drove and was silent for a while, as if he was organizing his words.

"This is not something worth keeping secret. It's okay to tell Uesugi-kun."

"Uesugi-kun should have fought against the mystics under the command of the demon god, as well as the demon god who possessed other bodies. What do you think are their characteristics?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a moment, recalling Yokotano, the man in black suit, and Kuki Aka who died in his hands, and he had a vague guess in his mind.

"Let me say that he has extraordinary physical fitness, very strong physical defense, is extremely insensitive to pain, non-fatal injuries will not affect his movements, and his injuries heal much faster than ordinary people."

"Overall, some insane and emotionless killing machines."

"Those officers seem to have good vision. Kuki Aka can even accurately describe my swordsmanship. You can't do that without a few years of sword training."

Akutagawa Ryunosuke nodded slightly, acknowledging what Uesugi Kiyoshi said.

"Yes, they are crazy, violent, and possess great strength and strong bodies."

"They are the [Ghost Clan]."

"That [weird and supernatural] ghost tribe!"

In China, when the word "ghost" is mentioned, people may think of a series of strange stories such as the souls of the dead, spirits, the Black and White Impermanence, etc.

The meanings of ghosts in Japan and China are not the same.

There is also a difference between Japan's "ghost tribe" and "ghosts".

In ancient times, Japan's oni were described as monsters that were ugly in appearance but possessed extraordinary powers, fed on humans, disobeyed the emperor's authority, and caused cholera in the world.

In modern times, the image of ghosts has gradually become fixed. They are very similar to human bodies, but they have horns on their heads, their mouths are wide open to the ears, they like to be naked, wear tiger skins around their waists, and like to eat humans. Legend has it that ghosts are immortal, and their severed limbs can heal as long as they are put back to their original place. Their weakness is that if their heads are cut off, they cannot fight.

When Uesugi Kiyoshi, a card player, heard the word "ghost tribe", his first reaction was