I'm a magnetic field madman

He undoubtedly hated and was hostile to Bai Wujie, who spoke rudely to the lord and then dragged up all of their pillars and beat them up.

However, he actually accomplished what the Demon Slayer Corps had not been able to do for hundreds of years, capturing all six Upper Moons in less than a month through that special intelligence source.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki fell silent for a moment; in this matter, Tanjiro's existence had been intentionally concealed by him...

It's not about stealing credit or anything like that; it's purely because Tanjiro and Nezuko are currently undergoing examinations and treatment at Tamayo's place, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, Tanjiro probably won't be returning to the Demon Slayer Corps.

Only Muzan remained, and given the cunning and life-loving nature of that demon king...

It's entirely possible that he could simply lie dormant in his own Infinite City for hundreds of years.

There are only two ways to lure Muzan out: Nezuko and the Blue Spider Lily.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki believed that even if he used himself as bait, Muzan would resolutely choose to stay in the Infinity Castle and not move an inch.

The latter, even the Ubuyashiki family searched for hundreds of years without success, while the former...

I heard that Tamayo's human-transforming drug is finally nearing the end of its research. Nezuko may turn back into a normal person. Then, it seems that there is only one thing left to lure Muzan out.

“My lord, but I think we should also be more wary of this Bai Wujie.”

"Serpent Pillar Obanai Iguro said softly, and then took out several different newspapers, all of which contained articles about recent murders."

The title of the first day was: "The barbaric and despicable Qing Dynasty cannibals are rampaging in Tokyo."

The headline for the second day was: An unspeakable serial killer is on the run.

The headline on the third day urged citizens to keep their doors and windows closed and not to go out at night.

The title of the fourth day was a strong condemnation of the Qing Dynasty's barbaric acts.

The title of Article 5 is an announcement of the unfortunate deaths of Crown Prince Hirohito and embassies of various countries in connection with the explosion.

The title of the sixth day was: Emperor Meiji was staying at home due to illness.

The headline on the seventh day was announcing that a steel plant in Tokyo had broken its production record again.

These headlines are fine individually, but when viewed together, one can easily deduce what happened.

That guy named Bai Wujie wreaked havoc in Tokyo for about seven days, completely becoming a notorious supervillain throughout Japan...

But seven days later, he went from a lawless criminal to a respected guest whom no one dared to provoke...

Serpent Pillar is absolutely certain that Bai Wujie is currently either in the Imperial Palace or the residence of some high-ranking official...

Maybe they took advantage of the whole family before moving into the quiet house.

"In some ways, this guy is even more terrifying than Muzan," the Serpent Pillar said in a deep voice.

Don't get me wrong, the Serpent Pillar also doesn't like those fat-headed officials, fools who believe in the Emperor's bloodline, or idiots who praise war and rise.

Few members of the Demon Slayer Corps possess the luxury of patriotism...

They have to devote most of their energy to hunting down ghosts and honing their skills.

He didn't care that Bai Wujie had slaughtered so many officers and officials; what he cared more about was what Bai Wujie was trying to do!

"The Demon Slayer Corps only cares about killing demons, not humans," Kagaya Ubuyashiki sighed.

Perhaps killing is a common and natural thing in this world. Although Muzan is a demon, the number of people he has killed is still less than that of some powerful people who have taken tens or hundreds of thousands of lives. Muzan could not eat that many even if he ate until he was stuffed.

However, human killing is a common occurrence, and the Demon Slayer Corps neither does nor has the ability to intervene.

“If he acts recklessly simply because he’s human, then we have no chance to intervene,” Kagaya Ubuyashiki said quietly.

"But... if he happens to embark on a path of no return, then we..."

"We must never allow a second Muzan to be born!"

34. Supreme Ruler

东京皇居

This 23000-square-meter palace, located in the heart of Tokyo, was built in 1559 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, and has always been the residence of the imperial family.

The entire palace is surrounded by a moat.

The Imperial Palace is divided into several areas, including the Imperial Residence, Outer Garden, East Garden, and Kitanomaru Park.

Most of the palace is hidden within thick stone walls, ancient trees, and an Edo-period moat.

But there is no doubt that the Imperial Palace is a "sacred" place in the eyes of most Japanese people.

Because they believe that the Emperor's family is a sacred family.

Since the first Emperor Jimmu, who was said to have the bloodline of Amaterasu, this family without a surname has ruled Japan.

Although in reality, since the position of "Sei-i Taishogun" was established, the so-called emperor has always been a figurehead... but even as a figurehead, they still have enough influence.

The ruler is deified, and loyalty and love for the country are grafted onto the so-called Emperor... and then the so-called Emperor is allowed to incite the ignorant masses according to the wishes of the ruling government.

That's the structure of governance in this country.

So, strictly speaking, this country, which considers itself to have entered a civilized society, is theoretically still stuck in the "Age of Gods," which is even worse than slavery.

Bai Wujie thought this was an extremely ridiculous act.

It's not impossible for a ruler or a family to maintain their leadership position for a long time. In fact, the Bai family has always continued in this way.

The desire for long-term peace and stability for one's descendants is an instinct that selfish people cannot eradicate.

But the decisive difference between the Bai family and this so-called imperial family is...

They never use bloodline or sacred claims to deceive others and give themselves a halo. Every Emperor of the Bai family, the Sea Tiger Martial God, is required to be good at fighting!

The fundamental reason why the Bai family has continued to thrive is because of its own immense power. We don't need any nonsense about laws or divine right of kings; we ourselves are gods! We are everything!

How can someone who has no power, no self, and not even freedom call himself an emperor?

Bai Wujie really wanted to laugh.

But he wasn't so cruel as to reopen these people's wounds... After all, he was a very reasonable person, and he wouldn't mock a group of corpses for no reason.

Yes, he has killed 80% of the people living in the Imperial Palace who are said to have "the Emperor's bloodline".

Aside from a very small number of children and women, most of the people living in this palace have been killed by him.

Reason? There is no reason. Perhaps the only reason is that they are the nominal "monarchs" of this country.

Perhaps it wasn't them who sent those people to obstruct Bai Wujie, or perhaps it wasn't their own idea.

Killed the wrong person? So what? All Bai Wujie knew was that this whole entity, this government, wanted to be his enemy.

But Bai Wujie was too lazy to find the so-called culprits one by one... Anyway, they were people Bai Wujie disliked, so it didn't matter if they died.

Kill! Kill! Kill!

Of course, Bai Wujie wouldn't just kill the Emperor's family inside the Imperial Palace.

After eliminating the troublesome entity, Bai Wujie left behind the old and dying Meiji and immediately fought his way out of the heavily surrounded Imperial Palace.

Within the vast city of Tokyo, they searched and fought their way through the so-called 11 provincial agencies of the central government, and repeatedly raided the homes of so-called prominent families and high-ranking military officers.

In fact, it doesn't take much time. Killing a group of defenseless weaklings in this not-so-big city is just a piece of cake.

While the killing was taking place, some confident individuals approached Bai Wujie, believing they could negotiate or make a deal with him.

For example, gold and silver treasures, beautiful women, ceding territory, or putting him on the throne.

At first, they even thought that Bai Wujie was the secret weapon of the "Qing Kingdom," believing that they could help him ascend the throne and even help him unify the Qing Kingdom and Japan.

But Bai Wujie killed them all without hesitation.

Because negotiation is something only the weak will take the initiative to do, and Bai Wujie doesn't need any negotiation or compromise.

I can get everything from you with my fists, so why should I "negotiate" with you or do any of that bullshit "win-win" stuff?

His cold attitude provoked even greater resistance and hostility from those so-called families.

But what's the use? The driving force of 999,900 volts of electric current is infinitely close to the force of a rotating magnetic field.

There's also his extremely high level of perfection, and the extraordinary flow of power he obtained from Muzan's demon cells.

In this country that doesn't even have missiles, and whose army struggles to even blow up a building with its most powerful weapons, Bai Wujie is an invincible god!

In seven days, the city was ravaged by carnage, with corpses littering the ground and Tokyo in chaos...

When he returned to the Imperial Palace carrying the heads of all the other members of this so-called Imperial Family, Meiji was lying alive on the bed.

Along with the surviving high-ranking officials, the replacements, the so-called "tough guys" who just a few days ago shouted that they would be loyal to the empire, and a large group of students who tried to "be loyal to the emperor and love the country."

All of Tokyo was kneeling and bowing before one person.

Now, not only the whole of Tokyo, but even the world was shocked and in awe of the incredible existence of Shiro Mukai. Many countries tried to contact Shiro Mukai through their embassies in Japan, offering him incredibly generous terms!

If Bai Wujie wanted to, he could become one of the most powerful people in the world in an instant.

Conquering a country is not difficult.

They did not use all of their country's military strength, nor did Bai Wujie tear all their soldiers apart on the battlefield.

Since it's unnecessary, Bai Wujie won't waste any extra time, and he's not exactly a bloodthirsty person.

As for the leaders and high-ranking officials who rule this country, if their lives are all in danger, then they will naturally choose to surrender.

Hard bones? No problem, just kill them.

The cheapest thing in the world is a person, and the least demanding job is that of a leader.

So Bai Wujie settled down in the royal palace and, in seven days, became the de facto ruler of this "theocratic" country.

"Lord Bai, we have already given the orders you requested."

Outside the magnificent Tokyo Palace, a middle-aged man dressed in a suit knelt outside the Nagato Gate, speaking in a voice tinged with suppressed fear...

His surname seemed to be Anpei or something, but it didn't matter anymore... He was just something left over after Bai Wujie slaughtered his way through a large family.

"But even if we forcibly block all ports and prevent ships from leaving, this situation cannot be maintained for very long."

The middle-aged man looked up at the man sitting in the center of the Changyu Hall. He was a handsome young man with short white hair and blue-silver eyes, sitting on a steel throne. He wore a golden sleeveless tight-fitting top and a silver cloak draped over his back.

His attire was utterly nonsensical, yet his handsome and youthful face inspired little fear...

But the overflowing stench of blood outside the Imperial Palace and the corpses piled up in the moat because they were not allowed to be cleaned... were enough to make everyone who knew him feel an immense fear of him from the bottom of their hearts!

Because he is a terrifying monster.

The blood river outside the moat of the Imperial Palace, almost filled with corpses, was enough to demonstrate his cruelty, but what was even more terrifying was his power.

Whether it was the army or the navy, forces that had once been able to fight the Rus' were easily wiped out by him...

Countless corpses and countless heads shattered the courage of the soldiers and crushed the heads of the officials and nobles.

Whether they surround him or attempt an assassination, the final outcome will be the same. And any who resist will be captured and die, or even suffer a horrific death!

How could they not be afraid of such a terrifying demon king?

How could they not feel genuine fear?!

Of course, the bigger reason they surrendered so quickly was that Bai Wujie didn't seem to want to rule them.

He occupied the imperial palace, but made no further demands. He merely issued a few orders, and then seemed to do nothing more.

It's as if what really provoked this monster was just their initial, senseless wanted notice.

But he's definitely not the kind of person who would bother to explain that he's a good person.

These fucking bastards will pay the fucking price for their stupidity!

"Can't last long? Why?" Bai Wujie grinned.

"Those foreign merchants and delegations are clamoring to leave, and there are also some that urgently need to be transported out..."

"Didn't I tell you? If even one sampan can drift 300 meters out of Tokyo Bay, I'll kill you all."

Bai Wujie interrupted him, saying listlessly...

"Foreigners? Mission? Does changing their appearance and eye color make them more noble? Is it so hard to shoot them in the head?"

Is it so hard to chop their heads off with a knife? If you really can't, just bring them over and I'll take care of it for you.

The middle-aged man's trembling intensified.

The "handling" Bai Wujie mentioned would certainly not be as simple as just killing him. This man's greatest passion seemed to be using cruel and painful methods to maintain others' fear of him.

He was not without wisdom; in fact, he could see through all the conspiracies against him—the so-called double-dealing and deception—at a glance, and then he would make an example of them without any distinction.