Chapter 54: Tamamo-no-Mae, Ghost God, Warring States Ruins

Circulating the Kiai Technique to dispel the chill running down his spine, Uesugi Toru quietly watched the one who had given him a tremendous sense of danger,

——the blind girl?

That's right, this Kujo Tsubaki, who claimed to be a Two-Star Action Specialist of the Onmyoryo, seemed to be holding a white cane in her hand, and she had never opened her eyes.

But Uesugi Toru had no intention of underestimating her at all, and setting aside the so-called identity of "Two-Star Specialist," the pressure that had just emanated from her was something he had only felt on Oni Taisho before.

This person was absolutely not simple.

In a brief silence, Kujo Tsubaki tapped her white cane and then spoke: "Speaking from experience. I've been on this train for a week already."

——Strong enough, and smart too.

The reason Uesugi Toru hadn't spoken to ask why was that he wanted to know if she could see through his question.

This wasn't something just anyone could do——under the premise of Hanabi's Rakshasa Might and Rakshasa Visage, the vast majority of ordinary people couldn't even think normally.

Take Kitano Runa and Ni Shaku Adult for example.

The two of them both lowered their heads, unable to even look directly at Uesugi Toru's face, while Miyamoto Ryo beside them was trembling all over in fright.

Only Hattori Ayako, whom he had just saved, and Maki Hitomi, whose face was inexplicably flushed red with excitement, could barely look at him.

As for Kujo Tsubaki……rather than successfully resisting, it was more like she had no reaction at all.

Uesugi Toru was about to step forward when he heard Hattori Ayako beside him imitating him and bowing: "Master Banruo, you saved me! If there's any use for me, please be sure to speak up!"

The Banruo Mask showed neither joy nor sorrow: "Even if the request is your life?"

Hattori Ayako's eyes were firm: "Even if it's my life."

"Hmm, not bad."

Uesugi Toru nodded, then silently returned to his seat, patting the back of Ni Shaku Adult's extremely nervous hand: "Don't be afraid, I'm not going to eat you."

Hearing this, Kitano Runa, who was sitting beside him as well, felt her scalp go numb and her legs tremble——not going to eat that girl, so the implication was that he'd eat me?!

"I, I believe Adult wouldn't do such a thing."

Ni Shaku Adult laughed dryly, causing Uesugi Toru to sigh inwardly.

Just now he had discovered that the effect of this "Rakshasa Visage" was actually forcibly reducing his charm to "0" points, so no matter who saw this mask, they would definitely be frightened by the fierce ghost god.

"And you few, honestly sit back in your seats, that monster won't attack you."

Kujo Tsubaki spoke again.

Hearing this, Hattori Ayako hurriedly pressed the remaining two classmates against herself.

Shortly after, the Guidance Director with a big belly slowly boarded the train, and his appearance changed rapidly the moment he stepped onto the train.

The suit re-knit itself, the hideous face became plump and approachable, and the exaggerated belly dragging on the floor turned back into an ordinary beer belly.

He casually found a seat and sat down securely.

But even so, it couldn't change the fact that the number of passengers had jumped back to three.

——Kitano Runa had also noticed this, so she was absolutely certain that the Banruo sitting beside her was not a human disguised like this, but a genuine Evil Ghost.

An Evil Ghost who might kill her just like White Banruo if in a bad mood.

Thinking of this, Kitano Runa's fingertips trembled uncontrollably, but she soon took two deep breaths to calm her body down, so as not to anger the Banruo beside her.

"Master Banruo, I have a question."

The train started moving again, and Kujo Tsubaki's clear voice broke the silence once more: "Why do you protect humans?"

This woman sure talks a lot...

However, if she really was that Two-Star Specialist of the Onmyoryo, communicating with her more to pump out some information he didn't know was also good.

For example, why there was still the existence of the Onmyoryo now that the Special Affairs Division existed.

Of course, he could also release some false information to her.

"Because of my disciple."

Banruo's hoarse voice transmitted: "My sword art disciple is human, that's all."

Kujo Tsubaki remained silent and indifferent, but a scoff that only she could hear rang out in her mind,

"The future King of Banruo would take a human as a disciple, truly rare."

Kujo Tsubaki asked in her heart: "What does King of Banruo mean?"

"It means he has the potential to break through to Four-Star. Little Kujo, you can't even see this now?"

Kujo Tsubaki was stunned and subconsciously gripped her cane tightly.

The so-called Four-Star was "Ghost God." Below it was "Ghost," and above it was "Kami."

Japan was once said to have Yaoyorozu Kishin, but the vast majority of them were merely Ghosts, far from being called Kami.

An unknown Ghost God, even the radical Onmyoryo had to first adopt a policy of pacification, building a shrine for them...

And as everyone knew, common yokai like Banruo had an upper limit of barely touching the edge of Three-Star, and even the most ferocious Red Banruo was considered a disgrace to Evil Ghosts.

But this Banruo before her eyes actually had a chance to become a true Ghost God.

Kujo Tsubaki said in her heart: "Tamamo, what do you think?"

"——Kill it while it's weak, skin it, strip its tendons, take its mask. After doing this, your strength might just be able to touch Two-Star Half."

The Nine-Tailed Fox's laughter was pleasant to hear, carrying a trace of barely perceptible drooling.

Kujo Tsubaki frowned, using surging Spiritual Power to block her Mental Eye, once again shielding the laughter of this Great Demon.

"I understand, Hanabi-sama."

Kujo Tsubaki nodded to him in greeting: "I will report your situation and try my best to ensure that members of the Onmyoryo do not come into conflict with you. Besides that, may I ask who your disciple is..."

"Nothing to report."

Uesugi Toru said coldly, believing that dispelling the mystery too early was not a good choice.

During the two's conversation, the train had slowly arrived before the next station.

"Next stop, Warring States Ruins is coming up."

"Next stop, Warring States Ruins……"

Uesugi Toru looked outside and saw a barren plain where weapons and corpses were everywhere.

Even the Warring States of several hundred years ago has come; indeed, is the Train already running in Chang Shi?

Because only in Chang Shi can there exist the marvel of different eras falling upon the same land.

"Hanabi-sama, many samurai and ashigaru may board at this stop; if the seats are full, please be ready to get off at any time."

Kujo Tsubaki paused, then emphasized loudly: "Once full, something very terrible will happen inside the car."

"Good."

Uesugi Toru lifted Adult and placed him on his lap: "If we need to go out later, don't let go."

Adult nodded nervously, pressed down the small white hat on his head, and suddenly felt that Uesugi Toru's Banruo face had a certain charm of its own.

It felt……like a majestic beauty unique to Evil Ghosts.

Adult had read few books and didn't know what adjective to use.

But anyway, she found that she seemed to have grown rather fond of Toru-sama looking like this too.

Kitano Runa glanced at Adult in Uesugi Toru's arms from the corner of her eye, restlessly rubbing her knees.

Then, what about me?

If Banruo Xiansheng doesn't hold me tight, won't I have to eat a hot Convenience Store Bento as soon as I get off?

The sound of the train braking was already clearly audible; Kitano Runa mustered her courage and stammered softly: "Ban, Banruo Xiansheng……"

Rrip.

The sound of the door opening completely drowned out her plea.

Uesugi Toru cast his gaze.

At the doorway, a majestic samurai with a tachi at his waist and deep red chest armor on his body was preparing to step inside.

End of Chapter