I'm a demon in Tokyo!

Chapter 416 Governor Nanjo, don't think so badly of Imagawa! We absolutely cannot let those two women run into us now!

[Tsuki-suna-chan: Kisaragi Train? I've never ridden this train, but I've heard it's a pretty popular ghost story? So what's going on?]

[Moon Sand Sauce: Also, I wish I actually accepted an endorsement fee, I wonder how much it would be...]

Uesugi Tetsuya rambled on about nonsensical things, trying to gloss over the topic with a laugh.

However, this petty trick was seen through almost immediately by Nanjo Manami, who had handled countless paperwork tasks.

[Yin-Yang Grand Master - Nanjo Manami: Let's not change the subject.]

[Yin Yang Da Yun · Nanjo Ai: Uesugi-kun, just tell me straight, which key figure in the Imagawa family did you kill that they put such a huge bounty on your head, and even posted the bounty on the Kisaragi train.]

If you tell me the truth, I might be your backer; otherwise, I won't be able to explain myself to those old guys in Tokyo.

Given Nanjo Manami's current status, if she were to "protect" Uesugi Tetsu without any reason, it would be a matter that cannot be summarized as a personal issue.

If we're not careful, this could easily become a trigger, causing the situation to escalate hundreds or thousands of times.

Uesugi Tetsuya struggled to maintain his composure.

Logically speaking, Nanjo Manami's idea was not wrong.

It's important to understand that on one side, the Imagawa clan, led by Imagawa Yoshimoto, was a super daimyo at the pinnacle of the Tokoyo Sengoku period; on the other side, Uesugi Tetsu was a supernova genius in the modern world.

If the two are connected, it must be that the latter provoked the former, leading Imagawa Yoshimoto to want to eliminate them completely.

Besides these, what other situations might there be?

But the real truth is that the situation was completely abnormal from the start!

Uesugi Tetsu raised his hand and sent two angry red emojis, then typed rapidly.

[Tsukisuna-chan: Governor Nanjo, don't think so badly of others. Who says Imagawa necessarily wants my head? Couldn't he have offered me a large sum of money to be his advisor, strategist, or head of the household?]

Upon seeing the words "Governor," Nanjo Manami didn't respond with anything like "It's out!" or "No, no, no!"

Because in the present day, Nanjo Manami is really no different from the "Governor of Hokkaido," and could even be described as a super-powerful, enhanced version of the Governor of Hokkaido.

[Yin-Yang Grand Master Nanjo Aimi: Shrugs speechlessly.jpg. Why don't you just say the factory owner is trying to humbly ask you to invest in a technology partnership, promising you millions in dividends afterward?]

That would be impossible even if the world were to perish.

However, this is fundamentally different from Imagawa inviting him to be his strategist and retainer...

Uesugi Tetsu didn't correct him much.

He silently decided to avoid appearing in public as much as possible in the future, otherwise he knew without even thinking that trouble would keep coming his way.

Now, Uesugi Tetsuya understands a little better what those so-called celebrities are thinking.

"However, I also learned that Ye Chun took all the photos that were pasted inside the train down immediately. What's the big deal about pasting my headshot all over the train?"

Uesugi Tetsu secretly grumbled to himself.

If it takes a few more days, it's a small matter if the whole world sees his big head.

If Imagawa Yoshimoto were to rush there upon hearing the news and run into Ye Chun, who knows what kind of sparks would fly between those two women...

Fortunately, he still had Ye Chun's contact information.

Thanks to Ye Chun for the VIP card she forced on him before.

—Nanjo Manami saw that Uesugi Tetsuya didn't explain further, so she didn't press him further.

She knew that Uesugi Tetsuya had his own sense of propriety, and if something really happened, he would definitely be the first one to run over and cling to her leg.

After thinking for a moment, Nanjo Manami leaned back in her soft leather executive chair, a slight smile on her face, and said in a voice message: "In short, thank you Uesugi Tetsu-kun for the Pseudo-Man Castle incident this time."

Uesugi Tetsuya tapped the voice message with the red dot on it—

"I can't have a celebration banquet this time, so I owe you one. I'll treat you to a big meal when I have time later."

[Moon Sand Sauce: I am deeply honored that the Governor is treating me to a meal.]

After saying that, Uesugi Tetsu sent several more emojis of people bowing in gratitude.

[Tsukisuna-chan: By the way, Nanjo-nee, do you have any information about a female blacksmith named "Zashiki"? She's my friend.]

[Yin-Yang Grand Master Nanjo Manami: I've never heard of this before, but I'll keep an eye out for related news.]

So Uesugi Tetsuya naturally suggested that he use the [Millennial Tree Heart] to make a new scabbard for Kaga.

[Yin Yang Da Yun · Nanjo Ai: Afterwards, go to the Special Affairs Office, and Manatsu will help you deliver the items to the best craftsman in Hokkaido.]

While not quite on par with grandmasters, he seems to be better than the average master.

[Tsuki-suna-chan: I really want to improve...]

After sending a message that prompted Nanjo Manami to reply with a question mark, Uesugi Tetsuya subtly probed a few more times about whether the Imagawa family had any intention of taking action against the present world.

[Yin-Yang Grand Master - Nanjo Aimi: Although the Imagawa family has a bounty on you, it seems that their current strategic focus is still on several other similar eras in the Tokoyo.]

After all, if you can squeeze the soft persimmon, why would you try to squeeze the hard one?

There is one thing to say, indeed.

The current world is just a sword saint among the nine heavens, so it's unknown how many worldly forces it can intimidate.

[Yin Yang Grand Master - Nanjo Manami: Okay, that's all for now, the meeting's about to start.]

—When Nanjo Manami saw the last "bye-bye" emoji on the screen, she smiled, switched her phone to airplane mode, and placed it face down on the table.

The smile on Yin Yang Dayun's face vanished.

She turned to Shizuma Manatsu, who had been standing beside her for a short while, and asked, "Manatsu, is everything ready?"

Shizuma Manatsu nodded: "All the meeting participants are here, we're just waiting for Nanjo Daiyō."

"Let's go then."

Nanjo Manami draped the pure white suit jacket over the back of the chair, put on black leather gloves, tossed the bottle filled with cold coffee on the table to Shizuma Manatsu, and then leisurely fastened the saber at her waist.

After all, it's the "Nuclear Committee," so formal attire is necessary.

Nanjo Manami pushed open the office door.

Wearing the same suit and high heels, Shizuma Manatsu followed closely behind.

Before long, accompanied by the clattering of high heels, everyone in the small conference room subconsciously stopped fidgeting and became like elementary school students sitting up straight after hearing the teacher's footsteps.

Two special agents on either side opened the conference room door at the opportune moment, allowing Nanjo Manami to walk into the conference room without any hesitation.

Two lines of bright characters were displayed on the screen in the center of the conference room—

Special Affairs Office Hokkaido Core Committee

[A meeting regarding the aftermath of the "City of Fake People" incident]

Regardless of age, ability, or rank, everyone in the conference room stood up the moment Nanjo Manami arrived.

"Everyone, please sit down."

Nanjo Manami casually remarked and went straight to sit in the head seat. ...

"Lately, I've had fewer and fewer opportunities to talk to Nanjo-nee."

Seeing that Nanjo Manami's profile picture on LINE had turned gray again and indicated she was offline, Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but sigh.

"—That's how busy office workers are."

An unexpected voice and two hands resting on his shoulders appeared, sounding all too familiar to Uesugi Tetsuya: "How about chatting with the active high school girl who happens to be free, and then going out for dinner and a drink?"

"Lilizi?"

Uesugi Tetsu stared blankly at the face so close to his, and asked with considerable confusion, "How did you find me?"

The girl in the tracksuit with her hair in a ponytail smiled and showed her teeth. Instead of answering the question first, she asked in return, "The City of False Humans, has it been taken care of by now?"

She spoke with certainty.
"I can feel."

At this point, having received tacit approval, Ririko said, "After accidentally losing sight of Chisa, I resolved to figure out the so-called 'indestructible god'..."

"That's it!?"

Uesugi Tetsuya was shocked. Could it be that his good brother also had a frog but was just hiding it?
Ririko rolled her eyes: "How could it be that simple! You'd have to put the whole world into beginner mode to level up this fast!"

After a pause, the girl added with a hint of pride, "However, my mental state has improved even further. I can now, on a whim, achieve a kind of semi-precognitive ability, like 'the cicada senses the autumn wind before it blows.'"

There really are frogs here.

Uesugi Tetsuya, who was already used to it, didn't say anything more.

—Riri's mental state level is soaring like a rocket, she must have a "mental cheat" similar to, or even more outrageous than, the two-foot "Tathagatagarbha".

Ririko didn't show off much.

She composed herself and asked Uesugi Tetsuya, "Chisa...is something wrong?"

Uesugi Tetsu knew that Ririko's heart was not as calm as she sounded now... Chisa's safety was something she had guaranteed and promised herself.

"It's alright, I'm already here, nothing could possibly happen to me."

Uesugi Tetsu shrugged: "She hasn't lost a single hair. Now she's with Erchi, probably either chatting or playing cards."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere around Ririko immediately relaxed.

She smiled genuinely: "That's good."

"By the way, Nisha is already a god." Seeing Ririko's changing expression, Uesugi Tetsuya, in a playful mood, added, "I'll be soon too."

Ririko stared at him without blinking.

After a long while, he grinned and nodded, patting his shoulder lightly: "As expected of Uesugi-kun, remember to share your experience of becoming a demon god when the time comes."

This is the Heavenly Path of Demons and Monsters; how can I share my experiences?

When you're flying over the sea, you could easily stay on my head for ten or eight years. Or should I carry you for a hundred and eighty meters first...?

Uesugi Tetsuya was somewhat disappointed not to see the expression he expected.

Thinking about what he would have to say later, he first chatted with Ririko about his experiences in Asahikawa City.

Regarding the Blood Moon, the Palace Master's Corpse, the Heavenly Soul Lock, the Nine True Insights, and the Eye of Yama...

"—The key is the owner of the Enma Eyes of Insight, Kujo Machi."

Pulled up by Ririko, Uesugi Tetsu continued speaking into her ear through the thin threads of his inner energy as he strolled towards the city center.

"Lili Zi, are you interested in taking her as your apprentice?"
This is a prime example of someone born with extraordinary, invincible talent!

Listening to Uesugi Tetsu's enthusiastic "promotion," Ririko couldn't help but glance at him and chuckle, "Such a talented disciple, Uesugi-kun, why don't you keep him for yourself to teach?"

"After all, I've already taken Chisa as my apprentice..."

Ririko immediately added, "Then wouldn't it be perfect if they had teaching experience, allowing them to take on another student to mentor a younger one, so that they can learn and grow together?"

"Besides, I'm terrible myself, I'm not even good enough to be a ghost or god, so how can I have the face to take others as my apprentices?"

You're a supreme-level "newbie" above the big shots, right?

Uesugi Tetsuya was in a dilemma; he really didn't want to take Kujo Machi, who called him "Dad" every day, as his apprentice.

The professor's time isn't a big deal, but is it really necessary to have Kujo Machi follow him around?
With the Eye of Yama, there's absolutely no need to learn his swordsmanship, breathing techniques, spirit control techniques, and the four basic attacks of the Five Thunder Technique.

The most important thing is to quickly improve one's state of mind and continue to explore the Eye of Yama that one possesses.

Ririko withdrew her gaze from Uesugi Tetsuya's face.

"However, I can teach her for a little while and be a temporary teacher without any problem."

As she spoke, a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes: "If we could figure out something from her eyes, it would definitely be useful next time."

Although Uesugi Tetsuya didn't have much hope for this, he still gratefully cupped his hands in thanks.

"Then, when the time comes, Ms. Ririko, don't forget to teach your number one student."

"of course?"

As they walked, the two decided to gather all the people who weren't busy with work and have a celebration party later that day. Ririko even said she wanted to apologize to Chisa.

Even if the problem wasn't her fault, she still bears the greatest responsibility!

Ririko thought—if the Sword Saint were in her place, Chisa would never have disappeared and entered the City of False Humans.

Thinking about it this way, it really is she who failed to take responsibility and neglected her duties.

"But before that, let's go and see the City of False Humans for ourselves."

Uesugi Tetsu suggested.

"I have no opinion."

So, Mr. Uesugi Tetsu followed Ririko through the real-world "City of False People" and saw an empty, dilapidated city that exuded a slightly ancient atmosphere but was otherwise unremarkable.

After confirming that the strange phenomena in the City of False People had disappeared.

The two then ran to the Special Affairs Department and called on Kitano Runa, who had reached the Red Hunt rank in a certain battle royale game using a game controller.
Because she was worried that Chisa had flown to Hokkaido, but had nothing to do, she could only follow Tamamo and play games together.
After the meeting, she exuded a distinct corporate slave vibe, no longer resembling the sunny, athletic Manatsu Shizuma from the beginning.

We went to a local barbecue restaurant called "Mengren" that was still operating normally even during the time when many ghost stories and supernatural tales were rampant in Hokkaido, and had a small celebration banquet.

Unbeknownst to him, Hyakume's progress on the Heavenly Path had reached over 98%.

late at night.

After sending the dizzy Tamamo, Shizuma Manatsu, and Kitano Runa, who was still sober because she only drank cola and not alcohol, back to the Special Affairs Department, Uesugi Tetsu randomly found a deserted wilderness and began to frantically practice his Five Thunder Technique.

Incidentally, they also acted as a demolition team in the suburbs, which greatly reduced the workload of the earth and water-based Yin-Yang masters in this area.

Amidst the muffled rumbling of the Five Thunder Technique, the night quickly vanished without a trace.

Before dawn, the two lives that allowed Uesugi Tetsuya to re-enter Asahikawa City had already been refreshed.

(End of this chapter)