Chapter 590: My Ninja Spirit Is Super Righteous, The First Reinforcement To Arrive

Shen Gongji Shobu formulated a probing plan, but the problem she faced was the inability to proactively contact the White Shadow Ninja.

"Xiao Huangquan, I can only rely on you. When the other party contacts us again, please exert your negotiation skills to probe them."

Isayama Huangquan was thus entrusted with a heavy responsibility. On the car ride home, she stared blankly at the Horse Talisman in her hand, wondering who knows what.

Just after returning home, she found her adoptive father Isayama Naraku, and the two entered the study to talk. Broly, holding Xiao Sanhua, arrived at the study door and heard exclamations from inside.

Then came the old father's words asking if his adopted daughter was injured, followed immediately by the girl recounting everything she experienced at Dusk.

"Of course, Father. We are home now, standing properly before you, which proves we are unharmed.

And what I have to tell you isn't about the ambush, but this — the talisman the White Shadow Ninja Spirit gave me.

Kagura, the Countermeasures Bureau people, and I have all experimented with it. It can heal injuries, so..."

In the study, Isayama Huangquan directed her gaze toward the empty sleeve on her adoptive father's left side — the price he paid when eliminating the Evil Spirit that killed his birth parents.

This adoptive father Isayama Naraku was like a real father to her; his kindness was heavy as a mountain. Now seeing a chance to restore his severed arm, Isayama Huangquan naturally wanted to try.

As for Director Shinguuji refusing to use the talisman on her own paralyzed lower body to probe the White Shadow Ninja Spirit's character — citing not using someone else's thing without permission to display the Countermeasures Bureau's noble conduct...

Sorry, but Isayama Huangquan isn't that noble. If the talisman in her hand could heal her adoptive father's severed arm, she would use it without permission.

At worst, if the other party is good, she would just dogeza and kowtow to apologize for using the treasure they lent her on someone else without authorization.

If they are bad, then using an enemy's thing to treat her own adoptive father requires no apology at all; exorcising them with all her might would be her greatest gratitude to them.

"You needn't mind it."

Isayama Naraku noticed his daughter's gaze and said a sentence to her.

"Your daughter doesn't mind. It's just that if Father's left arm could be healed, your daughter would be happier.

Likewise, if you recover, our home will be safer.

Leaving aside the White Shadow Ninja Spirit, the fact that the Black Shadow Ninja Spirit has targeted Kagura is real."

"What you say makes sense."

Isayama Naraku originally didn't want to affect the Countermeasures Bureau's probing plan, but his daughter had spoken to this extent. After deliberating a while, he accepted the talisman from her hand.

"How is it, Father?"

The Horse Talisman was taken and held for a moment before Isayama Huangquan asked.

"I feel nothing."

Isayama Naraku shook his head, and indeed he felt nothing.

"How can that be?"

Isayama Huangquan somewhat disbelieving. Isayama Naraku thought for a moment, then directly picked up the fountain pen on the desk and stabbed his own thigh.

"Ah, Father!"

Watching her adoptive father's pants stained red with fresh blood, Isayama Huangquan cried out in alarm. Isayama Naraku just waved his hand at her.

"Hmm, I feel it now. This thing does have the effect of healing injuries, but for a limb that's already severed, it seems unable to help restore it."

After his leg wound was healed by the talisman, Isayama Naraku returned the talisman to his daughter. The man looked at the disappointed girl and comforted her: "I have never regretted losing this arm, because it gained me an excellent daughter.

Huangquan, you aren't my biological child, but you are the one I exchanged for with bone and blood from the Evil Spirit. Calling you my own flesh and blood is no exaggeration, is it?"

The girl's dejection was quickly dispelled by her adoptive father's deliberately relaxed, joking words.

The study door opened. Isayama Huangquan saw the boy holding Xiao Sanhua at the door: "Broly, eavesdropping on adults talking isn't a good habit~"

"I just happened to pass by. Sister Huangquan, did you cry?"

"Of course not. This sister is so strong, how could I cry?"

【Just a little sad.】

"Alright, enough of that. What do you want to eat tonight?"

The girl asked.

"Hamburger meat, but no boiled green pepper."

"No problem. Watch me show off my skills. But kids can't be picky eaters. Green peppers and such, you'll eat them all clean for me."

In the evening, the atmosphere at the dinner table was great. Just after eating, the Isayama Family Head began setting up more barriers around the Isayama home.

"For the recent period, take leave from school, you three. Stay in safe places as much as possible."

Isayama Naraku spoke thus. The Black Shadow Ninja's attack — even though his daughter described it lightly — from the bloodstains on the clothes, he could still see the danger.

And at a time like this, whether they attend school isn't important. Protecting the children at home, concentrating their strength like a turtle, is what needs to be done.

Of course, given that the Tsuchimiya Spirit Vein's barrier was forcibly broken, the Isayama family's barriers probably aren't that reliable either.

So Isayama Naraku also prepared to mobilize the Demon Hunter Alliance's forces, find some experts to come here and help solve the Isayama family's current problem.

Although the Countermeasures Bureau also said they would send people to secretly protect, given their lack of manpower, counting on them is worse than counting on their own connections.

"Magic Stone Magic Stone, is this the XX Family? This communication is to request a favor..."

"Isayama Family Head, you're too polite. Whatever the matter, please speak freely. Wherever our XX Family can be of use, we will surely give our full support!"

However, when actually calling other families for aid, Isayama Naraku got a terrible result. When the families in the Demon Hunter Alliance heard their family was targeted by the culprit who attacked the Tsuchimiya Spirit Vein.

Those who had agreed wholeheartedly at the start immediately started beating around the bush, one by one finding excuses to refuse Isayama Naraku's request for aid.

Isayama Naraku, having hung up, had a somewhat ugly expression. Isayama Huangquan, coming out after a shower, saw it and couldn't help but walk over to ask: "What's wrong, Father? Aid request not going well?"

"Mm. Those people, every single one is a snob. When benefits outweigh costs, they shamelessly come to curry favor. When costs outweigh benefits, they can't wait to cut ties with us. Even families with blood relations are the same."

Isayama Naraku was somewhat depressed. He actually anticipated this situation, but didn't expect so many families to be like this. The helpers they could summon were actually only the Isayama family's direct cadet branches. The rest, even relatives within four generations, also declined.

"Those people, they care so little for family ties?"

"Sigh. Everyone fears death. Even Exorcists are the same. Some families' Exorcists might be their clan's pillar. Naturally they wouldn't risk their family's decline to help me, the acting Alliance Leader."

The Isayama Family doesn't have the Tsuchimiya Family's influence. Moreover, there are probably many Demon Hunter Family people hoping to see the Isayama Family meet with misfortune. That way, the acting Alliance Leader of the Demon Hunter Alliance might change, and their family could intervene and meddle.

"Human nature is such."

Isayama Naraku said to his daughter. He didn't complain bitterly. Just that since those people have this attitude, he also won't be blamed for contacting some organizations he shouldn't contact with his status.

Isayama Naraku was not a hidebound old fogey; compared to the rigid rules of the Demon Hunter Family, he valued his family's children's safety more.

"The Countermeasures Bureau side said they will contact an expert."

The girl reminded him.

Director Shinguuji, upon learning that the Isayama Family and Tsuchimiya Kagura were targeted by a super-dangerous individual, had not done nothing besides formulating a plan to probe White Shadow's Ninja Spirit.

In fact, before the girl returned from the Countermeasures Bureau side, Shen Gongji Shobu had already said she would contact the current head of the Tsuchimikado Onmyodo.

"I know, but the Countermeasures Bureau has spread a large net in Kyushu; those rushing over to support Tokyo this side may not necessarily solve the problem."

"Alright, Huangquan, you were attacked today and must be tired; go rest in the room. As for the safety of the home, I will handle it."

Broly came down from the rooftop terrace of the Isayama Family's small Western-style villa; having just finished explaining the upcoming plot to the White Shadow Ninja, he happened to hear Isayama Naraku's words.

Broly did not know what Isayama Naraku intended to do, only that the other left the house that very night, heading to a certain place in the city center, stayed there for a while, and only returned at midnight.

"Ding-dong~"

The next day, Isayama Huangquan had just finished washing up in the restroom when she heard the doorbell from outside.

"Coming, who is it?"

Because of yesterday's attack incident, when the girl went to open the door, she also took the Lion King with her.

"Eh, it's you!"

As soon as the door opened, she saw a White Shadow Ninja holding a sign reading【We met yesterday】standing outside the door.

【I am here to retrieve the talisman; your injuries should have recovered by now.】

The sign in the White Shadow Ninja's hand was composed of the white-gold Spirit Flame on its body, capable of changing the message at any time.

"Uh, White Shadow-sama, regarding yesterday's matter, thank you very much."

Isayama Huangquan released her hand gripping the sword hilt, and instead formally thanked the other party.

【You're welcome; after all, you were merely affected by my other side.】

The White Shadow Ninja responded, reaching out toward the girl; the meaning was very clear—demanding the talisman.

The girl, bowing in thanks, twitched the corner of her mouth; she had not actually expected the other to come so early.

"Actually, White Shadow-sama, I have an improper request."

Straightening up, the girl began executing the probing mission Shen Gongji Shobu had given her.

【What improper request?】

The White Shadow Ninja, who had already coordinated with its master last night, cooperated in asking.

"It's like this; we have someone on our side who needs White Shadow-sama's talisman's healing."

Isayama Huangquan said.

【Talismans are very precious; I lent them to you because you were affected by my evil side.】

The White Shadow Ninja indicated as such, and Isayama Huangquan's heart sank; she had been refused.

【According to Director Shinguuji's words, the other party might possibly be……】

Before the girl could indulge in random thoughts, the information on the sign in the White Shadow Ninja's hand had already changed.

【However, I have a question.】

"What question, please say."

【Your injuries should have been healed long ago; if you want to heal someone else, just hand my talisman to that person, so why come ask me?】

The White Shadow Ninja, having a script, guided the topic and asked.

"Uh, this is because the talisman belongs to you; without your permission, we feel we should not casually hand it over to another person for use."

Isayama Huangquan hurriedly answered.

【Hmm, you are a child with principles; considering your principles, I can agree to your request.】

"Eh?!"

A turn for the better; the girl's eyes widened, not expecting such a twist.

Before she could even entertain the thought of relief, she saw new information appear on the sign in the White Shadow Ninja's hand: 【However……】

"However what?"

【I am a Ninja Spirit of justice; I do not want my talisman to save evil people; the person you wish to request healing for must be a good person, not a bad person.】

The White Shadow Ninja once again emphasized its justice attribute.

"Ah, so that's how it is!"

Isayama Huangquan breathed a sigh of relief.

【So, is the person you want my talisman to help heal good or bad?】

"I think she is good; she is the Director of the Supernatural Countermeasures Bureau, and the Supernatural Countermeasures Bureau is an organization that guards society from being eroded by evil spirits."

Director Shinguuji once fought evil spirit bodies on the front lines, and her lower-body paralysis was also caused by severe injuries in a battle with an evil spirit."

It cannot be denied that Shen Gongji Shobu has some scheming, but strictly speaking she counts as a good person; at least the Bureau's exorcism indeed protected many ordinary people.

【In that case, I allow the other party to use my talisman; after you finish healing them, I will visit again!】

Leaving this message, the White Shadow Ninja quickly exited the scene; Isayama Huangquan wanted to stop them but was too late, simply watching them vanish on the spot (actually merging into the morning light).

The White Shadow Ninja hides in places with light during the day; even Broly would find it hard to discover their traces, basically on the same level as the Black Shadow Ninja's ability to hide in the night.

Isayama Huangquan: 「……」

Closing the door, finding the phone, and calling the Countermeasures Bureau side.

。。。。

"Eh, they found you so quickly; yes, they agreed, and had such requirements for the person to be healed; hearing it like this, they indeed seem like a righteous spirit body."

Shen Gongji Shobu, who had no idea her plan was being heard clearly face-to-face by the Saiyan boy serving as the script's drill director, upon hearing Isayama Huangquan's narration, directly increased her emphasis on the White Shadow Ninja's good side.

"Xiao Huangquan, did you probe for more information about them?"

"I did want to test them, but the other party just left directly."

Jianshan Huangquan was quite helpless.

"Uh, okay, but next time, you said I should thank the other party in person, please ask them to stay for a moment."

Shen Gongji Shobu planned to go personally.

"Should I deliver the talismans to you?"

The young girl inquired.

"No, I'll still go to the Isayama Family to get them myself, and before that, you all try not to leave the house with the barrier, this is the comparatively safer approach."

Shen Gongji Shobu came over, and after taking the talismans, she left quickly. When it was nearly noon, a white-haired young girl wearing a kimono and holding a paper umbrella pressed the Isayama Family's doorbell.

"Eh, who is it?"

The one who opened the door was Tsuchimiya Kagura, but she did not recognize the young girl standing at the front door.

"Miss Tsuchimiya, we have met before, at the funeral, but at that time I had not yet paid my respects to you..."

The white-haired young girl put down the long object wrapped in cloth strips on her back, and bowed slightly to Tsuchimiya Kagura.

"First meeting, I am Isayama Meifu, the biological daughter of the Isayama Family Head's younger brother."

"Eh, Cousin Meifu."

Jianshan Huangquan walked out, and upon seeing the young girl, exclaimed in surprise.

"Younger cousin, it's been some time since we last met."

The white-haired young girl nodded slightly to Jianshan Huangquan, but she did not like this cousin who had no blood relation and was merely adopted into the Isayama Family in name by her uncle.

"Meifu, you've come, come in quickly."

Isayama Naraku walked over, and upon seeing his niece, a smile appeared on his face as he hurriedly greeted her.

"Uncle Naraku, I have come on my father's orders to support the Main Family."

The white-haired young girl bowed and said.

(Chapter End)