I'm a demon in Tokyo!

Chapter 417 Regional Settlement: SSS Rank! What's a Grandmaster's Five Thunder Technique compared to a better settlement panel?
In Asahikawa City, the sky was cloudless.

The sunlight was bright and clear.

The fragments of the palace officials' corpses, stretching for tens of thousands of miles in the sky, still floated there, like the equally broken Heavenly Soul Lock, lying across the sky.

Although it is harmless, it is very annoying.

However, the moment Uesugi Tetsu arrived, he unleashed a great deal of spiritual power, using his own barrier skills, which were pitifully crude compared to the Five Thunder Technique, to set up a bunch of barriers that barely contained the corpse pieces and chains.

In the blink of an eye, most of his spiritual energy was wasted.

Apart from that, Uesugi Tetsu didn't make any more random moves.

He was afraid of damaging the already "poorly healthy" Heavenly Soul Lock, since it was now his private property.

After setting up the sky, Uesugi Tetsu finally turned his attention to looking towards Asahikawa City.

His first impression was that he saw a large group of ordinary people gathered together.

Chisa was still running around comforting the children who were crying because they had lost their pseudo-parents or relatives, and doing some emotional work for them.

As for the disabled and the elderly?

Stop joking... The fake humans don't have the extra energy to leave behind the disabled, and there's no opportunity for people to age in Asahikawa City.

"How could your Ki Gathering Technique improve so much by playing with these kindergarten kids?"

Uesugi Tetsu observed for a moment and noticed that Chisa's breathing rhythm was much better than when she first entered Asahikawa City: "It seems that she has reached the [Proficient Level]?"

This was an unexpected surprise, as it had taken him quite a while to go from zero to proficient in Qi Gathering Technique.

"He truly is my good disciple."

He grinned, thinking that more experience is indeed beneficial for young people.

Now that he has reached the proficient level in the Qi Gathering Technique, it is time to teach Chisa to use this as a foundation to learn his more authoritative and unique "Corona Breathing Technique".

Uesugi Tetsu boasted that in the entire present world, there was no one who understood the "Sea of ​​Qi" and "Palace of Flesh" chapters of breathing techniques better than him.

Even if you dug the founders of the Corona and Life River Breathing Method out of their graves, they might not be able to match his understanding.

Not far from Chisa, Kujo Machi was perched alone on the windowsill, looking out of place amidst the bustling crowd around him.

Perhaps it's due to social anxiety, or perhaps it's for reasons that Uesugi Tetsuya is unaware of...

However, she was now staring blankly at the horizon, which was probably what she "saw" about the "changes" on the edge of Asahikawa City after Uesugi Tetsu's arrival.

Although Uesugi Tetsu himself couldn't see it, he could still vaguely sense it—

The ring is being broken.

Karuta's guess was correct; the closed loop in Asahikawa City was indeed caused by the special environment resulting from the good intentions born on the corpse of the Aragami, which were opposed to the evil eyes of the Aragami.

Once the outcome aligns with the direction desired by "good intentions," the closed loop will naturally end, and everything will move forward.

Kujo Machi, of course, did not need to sacrifice himself.

At the current rate of environmental degradation, Asahikawa City will probably have to integrate with the modern world in less than half a day.

"—Lord Che, are you still feeling unwell anywhere in your body?"

The moment Uesugi Tetsu arrived, the man with the two feet who felt his heartstrings instantly clear from blurry to sharp knew of his arrival.

Only after the "barrier work" was completed did the two-foot-tall man speak through his heartstrings.

"I'm all better now, and I've had a very fruitful trip," Uesugi Tetsu replied. "I might become a god soon."

"Then let's congratulate Lord Che in advance."

Uesugi Tetsu lowered his head and met the gaze of the two-foot-tall man who was walking barefoot on the rubble, searching for the fake people who might have been exterminated long ago, with a clear smile.

Erchi took out a black book with a slightly reddish cover from his bosom and threw it in front of Uesugi Tetsuya.

"Lord Che, Xiao Hei seems to have changed a bit. Take a look."

After that, Erchi did not take the opportunity to chat with Uesugi Tetsu again.

After all, the important business wasn't finished yet—now that Uesugi Tetsu had arrived, she wouldn't need to sweep away any remaining pseudo-people, so she had to seize the time to preach and spread her teachings.

The ordinary people in Asahikawa City right now are all potential "seeds" of the Two-Foot Cult in the future!
Uesugi Tetsu responded and then handed it to Karuta, who had just awakened in the Wanling Furnace Core, so that she could experience it for herself.

Several seconds later, Karuta gave an affirmative answer: "Lord Uesugi, something has changed."

“Now my connection with it has become even closer, and it is becoming more and more inseparable.”

Uesugi Tetsu nodded and said meaningfully, "This is a good thing. Now Kuro won't betray us just because someone calls him, right?"

Upon hearing this, the black book immediately turned to the next page.

Black and red characters immediately appeared on the reddish pages—

There can't be two suns in the sky; in my heart, there is only one sun—the one that shines brightest!

As soon as he finished speaking, Black Book realized he had made a serious mistake, so he immediately refreshed the second line of characters to correct it.

[Oh no, it's that in my heart there are only three suns: Uesugi-sama, Karuta-sama... and Nisha-sama!]

Now, the three suns in mid-air have directly become the Three-Body Problem.

Uesugi Tetsu smiled inexplicably at the black book, but said nothing.

He took out the [Shrine Ema] from his backpack and stared at it for a while: "As for ema, it seems that the only person I can give it to is Kujo Machi."

Although it's a bit hard to imagine... it's very simple; you can get the answer by using the process of elimination.

Otherwise, the current shrine maiden of Shiratsu Shrine can't be a complete stranger who never shows her face—if that's the case, then everyone will have to touch the ema (votive plaques).

Uesugi Tetsuya strode into Kujo Machi's house, stood behind the girl, and patted her on the shoulder, startling her.

He looked at Kujo Masaki, who had suddenly turned around with a fascinating expression.
"If I were a fraud, Miss Kujo, you would already be reporting to the underworld."

Kujo Machi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then smiled helplessly: "It's good that you're not dead, Father..."

Uesugi Tetsu, too lazy to say anything more after hearing this address, simply shoved the shrine ema into her hands.

[It has been detected that you delivered the "Shrine Ema" to the "Current Shrine Maiden of Shiratsu Shrine". Side Quest 3 is now complete.]

[Dear World Walker, it has been detected that you have completed all side quests. Automatic area settlement has begun...]

Look, Kujo Machi is actually a modern-day shrine maiden.

No, what genius could have come up with that?
From beginning to end, are there any clues that reveal Kujo Machi, Shiratsu Shrine, or the shrine maiden?

Just outrageous!
Uesugi Tetsuya looked at Kujo Machi, who suddenly froze after receiving the ema (votive plaque), and asked, "What's wrong?"

She blinked and gripped the ema (votive plaque) in her hand tightly.

"Father, can I have this ema?" "How many times have I told you not to call me father..."

Uesugi Tetsuya was too lazy to correct this minor issue. He nodded and said, "Of course, it's fine. This was originally what Brother Fox asked me to give you."

After saying that, Uesugi Tetsu looked at Chisa, who rushed towards him with tears in her eyes and threw herself into his arms.

"—Master!"

—Compared to this high school girl who calls him "Dad" every day, his sensible and capable little apprentice is definitely more adorable.

After circling around Chisa several times, Uesugi Tetsu patted the girl's head and saw her staring at her red-rimmed eyes, stammering slightly as he spoke.

"Second Sister didn't lie to me, Master, you're really alright..."

"Your master is very tough, how could I be so easily killed by these little devils?"

Upon hearing this, Chisa stopped crying and started laughing. She quickly sniffed, a little embarrassed, and jumped off Uesugi Tetsuya, patting her cheeks.
"If Master is alright, then we are alright too!"

After chatting with Chisa for a while, Uesugi Tetsu noticed that the regional settlement was still in the process of displaying ellipses, which didn't seem to be going very smoothly.

Since that's the case, and his Five Thunder Technique only needs two hundred more points of proficiency to break through to the Grandmaster level, he might as well start practicing it while Asahikawa City hasn't yet integrated with the real world.

If one were to break through in the present world... the commotion would definitely be enormous.

After informing everyone, Uesugi Tetsu arrived at the outskirts of Asahikawa City and began practicing his Five Thunder Techniques amidst the ruins.

By the way, check if there are any fake humans surviving hundreds of meters underground in the city's sewers.

rumbling...

Before the dark clouds and rain arrived, a bolt from the blue struck.

Everyone was inevitably shocked by the awe-inspiring thunder, while Er Chi was already used to the familiar taste of thunder magic.

Only when the entire suburbs surrounding Asahikawa City were covered by the lightning and turned into nothingness did the exhausted Uesugi Tetsu slowly stop the Five Thunder Technique.

Half a day has almost passed.

Without any opponents, progress is indeed slow if you try to grind alone.

Fortunately, the Five Thunder Technique, which was already just a hair's breadth away from a breakthrough, underwent a qualitative change when the last bolt of lightning struck.

This change is in many ways, but the most obvious and clearly felt change for Uesugi Tetsu is that from now on, he can unleash lightning of maximum power within his perception range with a mere thought.

It just consumes a little more energy.

However, this expenditure will be nothing once you reach the realm of ghosts and gods.

"The Grandmaster-level Five Thunder Technique is good, but it's still two points less than the completed regional settlement..."

Uesugi Tetsuya, who hadn't yet fully grasped the Grandmaster-level Five Thunder Technique, temporarily set aside the relevant panels and looked at the successive pop-up settlement notifications—

[Dear World Walker, we have detected that you have completed all missions in the Asahikawa City region (3.5 to 5 stars). We are now evaluating your performance...]

You have completed "Required Task Two: Destruction Loop"...

You personally shattered the remains of the first chief priest of Shiratsu Shrine and the Soul Lock of Heaven into fragments.

Your shikigami "Yasakatsu Master" has bound the "Eye of the Evil God" within itself, causing all the ghosts in Asahikawa City to fall into a deep slumber.

You met "Kujou Machi, the Daughter of Enma" and prevented her from sacrificing herself.

You used a total of "two playthroughs".

Everything you did did not forcibly destroy the closed loop of Asahikawa City, but rather made the deceased Aragami willingly end this painful cycle of reincarnation.

You received a basic rating of A!

Uesugi Tetsuya was stunned after reading the first tip.

Basic evaluation A?

It's not a higher S? Does that mean there's a better solution and a better ending in Asahikawa City compared to the current one?

It will be even better than it is now...

After eliminating all the "masterminds" behind Asahikawa City, Uesugi Tetsu pondered for a long time but still couldn't figure out where there was room for improvement.

It can't be that the evil and good thoughts of the Aragami are reconciled and mixed up, allowing the long-dead Aragami to live a second life and then directly bow down to him, and then conveniently take care of the priest's corpse and the Heavenly Soul Lock.

In that case, we would have one more subordinate at the level of a Wild God than we do now.

What fantasy time...

Uesugi Tetsu rolled his eyes at himself and stopped thinking about these unrealistic things.

The truth is, he has done his best and has no regrets.

He continued looking down.

[You have completed "Required Task 1: Lighting Up the Shrine". In your first playthrough, you used Chisa's help to light up the shrine in Asahikawa City. Rating: A → Rating: A.]

[You have completed "Main Quest 1: Hundred Eyes in Hand". Although Chisa died along with you during the first playthrough due to the arrival of the Evil Eye of the Aragami, she was completely unharmed in the second playthrough. Your protection of her was impeccable! Rating: A→A+!]

You have completed "Main Quest Two". Kujo Machi died a total of ninety-seven times in Asahikawa City.

After your arrival, she escaped this endless cycle of reincarnation at the cost of only her life, and she was extremely grateful to you. Rating: A+ → S-!

[You have completed "Side Quest 1: The Trust of Nine True Insights," and you have gained the complete trust of the nine true insights! Rating: S → S!]

[You have completed "Side Quest 2: The Bell Ringing at Asahikawa High School." Even without knowing the truth of the matter, your shikigami, Yasakani no Shikigami, easily killed the "Bell Ringing Ghost." Rating: S→S.]

You have completed "Side Quest 3: Shrine Ema" and finally handed the shrine ema to "Kujo Machi, the contemporary shrine maiden of Shiratsu Shrine".

You don't understand why she's a priestess, but at least you've delivered the item. Rating: S→S+!

You have completed "Side Quest 4: Dad is here?" After a long time, you meet "Dad" again. You are no longer the same as before, and you are now sitting on the same level as "Dad". You have received his "kind advice", but you do not rush to adopt it.

Thanks to your caution, some hidden conspiracies seem to have been forced to a halt... Rating: S+ → SS!

【…】

[Your shikigami, Yasakani no Daishi, transformed into numerous clay sculptures, saving the vast majority of ordinary people from this pointless natural and man-made disaster, truly deserving of the title "Buddha"! Rating: SS → SS+!]

[You and your shikigami, Master Yasakani, together dug up every inch of Asahikawa City, eradicating all the imposters and leaving not a single seed of future trouble, thus averting a massive future disaster! Rating: SS+ → SSS!]

[Your region, Asahikawa City, has received a final rating of: SSS!]

[Dear World Walker, we are currently selecting rare rewards for you...]

[Dear World Walker, due to the significantly excessive difficulty of the current area, and the fact that you did not use an area unlocking item to unlock the area, your rewards will be increased by a certain amount...]

(End of this chapter)