I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 43 The Final Scene

Bunkyo District,
Southeast University Affiliated Hospital

"Hey, I'm all better?!"

Suddenly sitting up in bed, the young policewoman, Kawai Mai, with her short bob haircut, touched her entire body in surprise.

"This...this is completely illogical!"

Lifting the bed sheet and stepping barefoot onto the floor, the young policewoman felt a surge of joy as she experienced 'walking' once again. At the same time, she grabbed the hands of the girl who had treated her and thanked her profusely.

"Thank you, thank you."

"You're welcome. Well then, I'm off to school."

After successfully treating her target, Tiannv Ying prepared to leave: in her opinion, anyone qualified for her to treat was either rich or noble.

The woman in front of him, who was only a few years older than him, might also be the heiress of some large conglomerate.

Although Tiannv Ying's current status is much higher, it has long surpassed that of a rich young lady.

But she still didn't like socializing with 'big shots'; they were too hypocritical.

hey~~
Yu-kun, Kosuke, and Nao-chan.

Being accepted by 'parents' allows her to spend every day with her younger sister.

But her former friend, Tiannv Ying, also understood that her current identity made it inappropriate for her to associate with them.

Whether such a change is good or bad is hard to say.

Lost in thought, Tiannv Ying left the ward and went to school.

As Fuji Seiko entered the ward, she saw her junior, Kawai Mai, bouncing around and smiled with relief.

"senior!"

"That person just now... Also, the hospital fees here must be very expensive, right?"

Although she was just a young woman fresh out of school, Kawai Mai understood that the fact that she was able to be transferred to such a high-end private hospital and treated by a high school student with miraculous powers was something that ordinary parents could not possibly have accomplished.

That leaves only the seniors.

"I will pay you back for the treatment."

As she bowed to express her gratitude, the young policewoman made a serious promise, which made Iori Kazuka, who had just entered, chuckle.

"Little girl, you can't repay this debt."

?

"you are."

"This is Superintendent Iori Kazuka, head of the Supernatural Violence Countermeasures Division of the Metropolitan Police Department."

Fuji Seiko introduced the young policewoman to...

? !
"Good day, sir."

Faced with a high-ranking official like the Superintendent General, Maya Kawai instinctively stood at attention and saluted.

The highest-ranking official she ever met was the superintendent of the Adachi Ward Police Station.

"Don't be nervous,"

"Come."

Yizhi Yihua snapped her fingers, and a serious-looking police officer in a formal suit walked into the ward carrying a document bag.

"Inspector Kawai, this is your transfer order."

"Effective immediately, you will be transferred to the 'Paranormal Task Force' as a logistics member of the 2nd Mobile Squadron, with the rank of Assistant Inspector."

The police officer, with a stern face, announced the matter in a measured and methodical manner.

“You can also refuse the transfer order, and that will be considered ‘treason’.”

"Huh? Huh? Huh!!"

First, a high school student touched me, and I was miraculously healed.

Now they're going to transfer me to some 'Supernatural Countermeasures Department'. And the most ridiculous thing is, if I refuse, it's tantamount to treason?

The young policewoman looked dazed, as if her brain had stopped functioning due to overload.

"Mai, this is the price."

Fuji Seiko patted her junior on the shoulder, causing Iori Kazuka, who was standing next to her, to purse her lips.

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you saying in front of me, the section chief?"

"To get into my department, others have to go through layers of screening and investigation. The salary and benefits are several times that of normal companies!"

"But the risks are also several times greater, aren't they?"

After becoming familiar with her boss, the usually serious Fuji Seiko became more casual.

More than several times!
Normal police officers mostly deal with petty theft and small-scale crimes; they rarely encounter "major cases" that involve access to corpses throughout the year.

The yet-to-be-announced 'Supernatural Countermeasures Department' will have to face various unseen and intangible evil spirits; monsters with all sorts of magical abilities; and extraordinary beings that dare to directly slaughter armies.

"Senior, you too."

"Yes, I am the captain of the 'Second Mobile Squadron'."

"Okay, I'll join!"

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"Hey?!"

"Shall we start working now?"

Having just joined the 'Supernatural Countermeasures Division, Second Mobile Squadron' and changed into a police uniform, Maya Kawai was taken to a combat command vehicle as soon as she left the hospital.

"Haha, this is what they call speed in war."

Faced with the bewildered young policewoman, Iori Kazuka gestured with her chin toward the two rows of computers and several personnel in the command vehicle.

"If you don't understand anything, just ask them on the way."

"set off!"

From the outside, this convoy...
It's the classic Nissan Banning from the 1980s—simply put, it's the island nation's 'minivan'.

In units like the Metropolitan Police Department, the leaders still retain the aesthetics of decades ago: only government departments would use cars with this kind of design.

However, beneath its simple exterior lies a wealth of high-tech creations.

"There's only one mission this time,"

The lead loaf of bread. Cough, inside the van.

While the researchers were busy adjusting the equipment on her, Iori Kazuka looked at Fuji Seiko.

"Severely injure Tanimura Wataru!"

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In the sky,
A crow spread its wings and soared overhead, following the convoy.

At the same time, his dark pupils turned and he noticed a number of drones gathering in the sky ahead, making a buzzing sound.

When the altitude reaches a certain level, people on the ground can only see a black dot when they look up; but the high-resolution camera on the drone can clearly capture every movement on the ground.

The appearance of these things proves that the island nation is preparing to take action against 'Tanimura Watari'.

good chance!
Just when he was worried about not having a place to openly and honestly use his ninjutsu, Akihi Yu didn't mind adding fuel to the fire.

the other side,
Metropolitan Koishikawa Junior High School.

?

"Teacher, I need to go to the toilet."

After raising his hand, Jun Kishida left on his own and went to the restroom. A dozen seconds later, he returned to the classroom and sat down.

However, this was just a 'water clone'; the real Kishida Jun had already leaped out of the toilet window and opened his umbrella with a whoosh.

Using an umbrella to shield his face, avoiding the school's security cameras, he quietly made his way to the nearby river and jumped in.

Thump,

A ripple spread out,

The rivers that crisscross Tokyo serve as his best secret passageways.

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Master Mae-machi

"This is how you should solve this problem." In a restaurant, Wataru Tanimura was instructing a girl next to him on how to solve the problem.

He was, after all, a college student, and if nothing unexpected had happened, he should have been tutoring while continuing his studies.

"Hoshino,"

The chef in the kitchen reluctantly poked his head out.

"I don't mean to disturb your studies, but Mr. Honda just delivered the seafood, could you lend a hand?"

"Let me do it,"

Upon hearing the chef's words, Tanimura Watari stood up voluntarily.

This girl, who looks just like 'Akemi', is one of his few, no, his only friend.

So after she started working and studying seriously, Tanimura Watari didn't mind tutoring her in his spare time. He didn't realize that this was a form of compensation: if he had been by Akemi's side in the first place, that incident wouldn't have happened.

"Thank you so much, this way please."

Follow the chef out the back door, where a van was parked not far away.

This type of vehicle can be used for family trips or, by removing the back seats, for transporting large quantities of goods, making it a popular choice for many business owners.

but--

He sniffed.
Tanimura Wataru smelled a strong odor from the car!
Thump,

He turned around and rushed back to the restaurant, where the chef slammed the back door shut.

Tanimura Watari ignored the ordinary person and instead stared at the car in front of him, slightly bowing.

Careless,
So engrossed in teaching that they didn't even notice that the human presence in the neighborhood had thinned to a certain extent, proving that the residents of this street had been secretly evacuated.

The purpose, of course, was to capture him.

Bang! !

The rear door of the van was kicked open, and with a clang, a metal military boot stepped onto the ground.

"Hey, long time no see."

???

"Officer Iori?"

Even Tanimura Wataru was taken aback, because:

"What, are you shocked by my 'new clothes'?"

No,

The opponent's equipment did indeed surprise Wataru Tanimura.
But what surprised him even more was that the policewoman had a faint aura of demonic power about her!
Stepping out of the van, completely encased in metal armor, Iori tapped the armor on her chest with her thumb:
"The American 'ONYX IV Exoskeleton Armor' is a rare find that was just shipped from Lockheed Martin's labs."

Indeed, Iori Kazuka was wearing a suit of armor that exuded a 'high-tech' aura; through the gaps in the armor, one could see black cables and silver metal brackets, clearly indicating that it was rushed into production.

"Don't be surprised, exoskeletons have been used by militaries around the world for a long time."

However, most of them are partial exoskeletons.

For example, it can be equipped on the upper limbs to assist in carrying artillery shells; or it can be equipped on the legs to provide additional power for individual climbing.
However, exoskeletons face two major challenges: First, the energy issue. Carrying more exoskeleton equipment requires a more powerful energy supply; and a heavier portable energy source would increase the load on the exoskeleton. Therefore, most exoskeletons are attached to the human body in the form of a frame to reduce weight.

Therefore, although the 'ONYX III exoskeleton armor' looks very high-tech, ordinary soldiers can't even walk a few steps while wearing it.

The second problem, of course, is cost!
How much is a common soldier's life worth, while he goes to the battlefield wearing equipment worth tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars?

"Unfortunately, those of us with extraordinary powers are perfectly capable of fighting while bearing the burden; but the cost—"

brush,

Iori Ichika, fully armored, pulled a short stick from his waist.

With the press of the button, a beam of electricity about a foot long immediately shot out from the other end of the short stick. The high voltage, like silver wires and iron snakes, pierced through the air and swirled around, making crackling and popping sounds.

"The big tycoons say that money is not a problem."

As long as they can get a share of the profits.

Bang! !

With a stomp of her foot, Iori Ichika, clad in armor, suddenly charged out, raising her 'stun baton' high in the air.

"Surrender!"

"Roar!!!"

However, how could Tanimura Watari not resist?
With a roar, its body suddenly elongated, and its flowing fur replaced its clothes, transforming it into a wolf-dog that stood upright.

The next moment, the two collided violently, machine and muscle clashing, steel and claws sparking.

Ok?
That's truly eye-opening.

In the sky, a crow circling with outstretched wings paused in a human-like moment of surprise.

He watched the scene below as 'Iron Man - Poor Man' battled 'Werewolf - Ninjutsu'.

Indeed, the power of technology should not be underestimated. Not only can it extract 'mana serum', but it can even produce exoskeleton armor that can be used in actual combat.

After observing for a while, Akihi Yu discovered that the exoskeleton armor was incredibly strong; Tanimura Wataru's claws could barely break through its defenses, suggesting it was likely made of some high-strength alloy. Furthermore, when Iori Kazuka's 'stun gun' struck, it immediately exploded with lightning, causing Tanimura Wataru to convulse and emit billowing black smoke.

If it weren't for the physical enhancement brought about by the Inuzuka family's 'Four-Legged Technique', Tanimura Wataru would already be lying down.

Tanimura Wataru was faster, stronger, and more physically stronger; but the island nation's woman had sturdy armor, equally impressive weapons, and fluid fighting skills, which allowed her to dominate Tanimura Wataru!

Tsk,

If you don't have the skills for melee combat, you're just a noob.

There's a reason why taijutsu is considered one of the three fundamental skills of a ninja.

no,

Tanimura Wataru was extremely frustrated as he was being relentlessly beaten by his opponent. His attacks kept missing their mark, while his opponent's attacks continued unabated, leaving him with no chance to fight back.

Retreat first—

Although he was beaten up, fortunately, his 'demon power' was still quite strong.

Seizing the opportunity, Tanimura Watari rolled backward in a disheveled manner, landed on all fours, and leaped towards the rooftop next to him.

? !
However, at that very moment,

His hair stood on end, and a sense of extreme danger washed over him.

brush,

He twisted and turned in mid-air, and a line of blood suddenly spurted out from the outside of his thigh.

boom!
At that moment, gunshots rang out.

???

As he tumbled and fell, Tanimura Wataru's gaze swept across the scene and spotted a woman also dressed in 'high-tech armor,' crouching on the roof of a nearby building, holding a sniper rifle.

Most importantly, she also exuded a faint 'demon power'.

Damn it, there's still one more.
"Sir, I missed."

Fuji Seiko's voice came through the headphones, and Iori Kazuka, who was charging forward, grinned.

"It's alright,"

If they were knocked down in just a few moves, the show couldn't continue.

During the charge, Iori Kazuka turned sideways, using the armor on her shoulder to brace herself against the front, and crashed into the courtyard where Tanimura Watari had fallen.

Boom!

The brick and stone courtyard suddenly exploded, and covered in dust, Yi Zhihua burst into the courtyard.

"Now is not the time to rest, little puppy!"

Tanimura Watari lost;
The crows in the sky had darting eyes.

Despite possessing Inuzuka's secret technique, Wataru Tanimura was, after all, just a genin, and one with little combat experience: if you don't count bullying weaker opponents.

Now facing two fully armed opponents, even though they only possess magic power below the level of a genin, they are still suppressing Tanimura Wataru with the aid of technology. With interference from long-range snipers, he can't even escape.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will be beaten to his knees by these two women.

Well, next up is the beauty saving the beast.
Just as Iori Kazuka was about to notify the 'lead actress' to take her place, a hurried voice came through the earpiece.

"Warning! Warning!"

"A mysterious fog appeared at the scene; it's the 'Rain Woman'!"

Why is she here too?!

(End of this chapter)