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Chapter 2840 Mikasa and Shinobu's Longing!

Gintoki and Shinpachi followed the boss's finger.

Below Kagura was Kiyoshi Goudabayashi.

It shows that he ate eighteen bowls.

The ones above her are even more exaggerated.

The seventeenth place went to Kanroji Mitsuri, who served twenty-four bowls.

Above that is Asta, who ate twenty-seven bowls, ranking sixteenth.

As for the top ten, they are even more outrageous.

The tenth-ranked Akido-do Toto had a whopping fifty bowls!
Lala Debiruk and Chami Pabitson ranked first and second respectively.

They were respectively a terrifying ninety-five bowls and eighty-four bowls.
Gintoki and Shinpachi's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

The two then realized the harsh reality.

Kagura does have a large appetite, but it's not considered exceptional among starfish.

The failure to get a free order means they have to pay.

"Cheng Hui, this little girl's twenty-one bowls, plus the two bowls the two of you ate, make a total of twenty-three bowls of tonkotsu ramen, totaling one thousand three hundred and eighty Berries."

The middle-aged man handed over the bill with a smile.

A few minutes later.

On a bench outside Ichiraku Ramen, Gintoki and Shinpachi sat side by side.

The two looked up at the beautiful fireworks that kept blooming in the night sky, their eyes vacant and their faces pale, as if their souls had already floated out of their mouths, with a desolate expression of utter despair.

"Shinpachi Gintoki, my wallet is completely emptied!"

Gintoki, trembling, held up his emptied wallet, which looked like a leaf, on the verge of tears.

"Yeah, Gintoki, we'll probably have to rummage through the trash on the streets for the rest of our days."

Shinpachi pushed up his reflective glasses, his tone filled with deep despair.

And right next to them.

Kagura, completely stuffed, lay there like a lump of mud.

He didn't even have the strength to move a finger.

The enormous Dingchun lay sprawled on the ground.

It nuzzled Kagura's cheek with its big, fluffy head in concern.

Soft whimpers occasionally escaped its lips.

Time slipped away quietly amidst the performances.

It finally arrived at exactly 7 p.m.

Inside the banquet hall on the top floor of General's City, Im sat in the main seat and glanced at the sky where dragon shadows still rolled.

"It's about time, let's go."

Im slowly stood up.

With a calm expression, he casually waved his hand in the air.

In an instant.

A portal shimmering with a deep blue light suddenly opened in the center of the banquet hall.

Im, holding Durandal's little hand, took the lead and stepped inside.

Stussy, Esdeath, Teresa, Historia.

There are also curious Lala, Mengmeng, Nana, and others.

Accompanied by Mihawk and Gion, they followed closely behind, traversing space.

The group soon realized they had left the warm and bustling Flower City.

Arrive above Lingdu City, located in Linghou Township.

This area maintains a unique winter climate year-round.

As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of ice and snow.

Large, fluffy snowflakes danced in the air, carried by the cold wind.

It emitted a chilling howl, turning the entire city of Lingdu into a silver-clad wonderland.

Im naturally wouldn't let everyone freeze here.

He had a wide and flat island cloud platform temporarily built here in advance.

A magical barrier emanating a faint glow runs along the edge of the platform, like an inverted transparent glass bowl, perfectly isolating it from the raging wind, snow, and bitter cold outside.

This makes the platform feel warm and welcoming.

Exquisite jade tables and chairs are arranged in a pleasing, staggered manner.

Various delicacies, exotic fruits, and fine wines and beverages were already prepared on the table.

Everyone found their seats and sat down.

Look down from this superb vantage point.

It offers a perfect view of the entire city of Lingdu.

The most eye-catching feature is undoubtedly the 'Spirit Tree of the Ages' standing in the very center of the city, emanating a faint glow from the Shikon Jewel world.

It once connected the past and the future, and will now connect the world of life and death.

The light on its branches and leaves was flashing at a peculiar frequency.

It seemed to be breathing, or perhaps it was summoning something.

Im picked up a glass of red wine and swirled it gently.

Quietly wait for the 'Ghost Festival' fourteen minutes later.

at the same time.

Within the city of Lingdu, as seen from above by Im and the others.

They are also celebrating the annual 'Night of Fire' with great enthusiasm.

Tonight, Lingdu City is adorned with lanterns and bonfires, making it look like a dream.

The snowflakes dancing in the air resembled shimmering sprites under the lamplight.

on the street.

People and tourists dressed in thick winter clothes or warm kimonos came in droves.

Especially in front of the 'Horror House' which had only been open for a short time by the Nura Clan.

Long queues formed.

This is an immersive horror experience where real demons and monsters themselves act as NPCs.

People were often so frightened that they scrambled out of the gate.

It let out a scream that was both terrified and thrilling.

This drew bursts of good-natured laughter from the crowd queuing outside.

Here, monsters and humans achieve a wondrous harmony.

however.

In the central square of Lingdu City, where the Tree of Ages is located, a completely different solemn atmosphere prevails.

The local people have high hopes for the "Ghost Festival" promoted by the World Government.

Especially those who submit their applications to the Yin-Yang Bureau early on and are approved to reunite with their deceased relatives and friends.

Despite the bitter cold of the wind and snow, they gathered at the square early in the morning.

Every face was etched with trepidation, excitement, anticipation, and an overwhelming sadness.

Mikasa was also among the people waiting.

Standing quietly in the wind, letting the snowflakes fall on her short black hair.

The red scarf, which was more precious to her than life itself, was clutched tightly to her chest with both hands.

The knuckles were slightly white from overuse.

At that moment, Mikasa was so nervous that she could barely breathe.

Her heart was pounding violently in her chest, as if it would burst out of her throat.

My mind was filled with memories of my past with Allen and Armin.

The gentle breeze of the West Gansina district, the sweat of the Training Corps, the brutal battles against the Titans outside the walls, and Eren's clumsy yet warm gaze as he wrapped a red scarf around himself.

"Alan Armin."

Mikasa, her eyes already moist, silently repeated those two names in her heart over and over again.

Coming to her senses, she looked up at the clock at the edge of the square.

Only fourteen minutes remain until the 'Ghost Festival Returns to the Soul'.

But to Mikasa, those short fourteen minutes felt like an eternity, driving her mad.

A second feels like a year; that's the essence of it all.

On the other side, not far from Mikasa.

Newlywed Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka stood quietly among the crowd.

Shinobu Kocho is wearing an elegant yet exquisite kimono today.

She wore the butterfly-patterned haori that symbolized her older sister.

On her face, which always wore a gentle smile.

At this moment, he revealed a rare hint of tension and vulnerability.

Giyu Tomioka remained as taciturn as ever.

But his broad, warm hands were tightly holding his wife's cold, soft hands, giving her the strongest support in this silent way.

The two came here to wait for their older sister, Kanae Kocho, who was cruelly murdered by Doma years ago.

"Sister, I'm so grateful to the World Government for giving me the chance to see you again."

The butterfly murmured softly in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes.