The Exorcism Tale of Hachiman

However, Muzan Kibutsuji somehow learned that Tanjuro Kamado was in poor health.

In the days that followed, when the sun was obscured by heavy snow, that guy kept sending his demon subordinates to take turns wearing down Kamado Tanjuro's stamina, preventing him from getting a proper rest.

As a result, Tanjuro Kamado's health, which had finally started to improve thanks to the system's adjustments, almost collapsed again.

Not only that, taking advantage of the fact that Kamado Tanjuro had just experienced a great battle and was in a weakened state that night, Kibutsuji Muzan suddenly launched a sneak attack on Kamado Tanjuro's children.

During the fight, in order to protect his family, Tanjuro Kamado was severely injured by a single blow from Muzan Kibutsuji.

That's why the system sought help from Hachiman Hikigaya, the former host who had just reached the Special Grade.

"etc...."

Hachiman Hikigaya interrupted the system's rambling.

After listening to the system's words, he keenly noticed some problems.

What are attribute points?

Hachiman Hikigaya had no recollection of having this attribute point in his system, which could be used to enhance his physical attributes.

"Ah, this. Depending on the level of danger in each world, the system the host receives will also be different."

"But my world is obviously more dangerous, isn't it?"

Hachiman Hikigaya questioned.

In the world where the system's current host resides, the strongest BOSS is only at the King level.

His world has a King-level evil spirit in Chiba alone!

"That's not how you calculate the level of danger!"

The system calmly explained to Hachiman Hikigaya why Tanjuro Kamado's system was better than his.

"In the world where Tanjuro Kamado lives, although the strongest BOSS is only at the King level, the strongest human expert who can contend with him is only at the Special level."

"Without Tanjuro Kamado and his son, Muzan Kibutsuji could have slapped those so-called Pillars one by one."

"Moreover, the living conditions of ordinary people in the world where Kamado Tanjuro lives are more dangerous than yours, host. It is common for them to be taken away by demons for no reason just by sleeping."

"On the contrary, although the highest level of evil spirits in your world is much higher, human exorcists hold the advantage. Therefore, the system functions will be simplified..."

"Are there other exorcists in my world?"

Half of it was surprise, and half was delight.

He originally thought that only he and Miko could see evil spirits in his world, and that he was the only exorcist.

To be honest, this unique burden put a lot of pressure on Hachiman Hikigaya.

The pressure intensified, especially after learning that Chiba harbored so many high-level evil spirits.

Stories similar to the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons have been circulating in Japan for a long time.

Before encountering the system, Hachiman Hikigaya had always regarded these stories as mere legends fabricated by his predecessors.

But after he got the system, he was genuinely worried that such a thing would happen!

When the time comes, will he, who possesses the ability to exorcise spirits, choose to recklessly obstruct them, or will he obediently hide at home with Komachi like a coward, watching helplessly as the outside world turns into a living hell?

Now his worries have been perfectly resolved by the system's words.

"Of course, otherwise why do you think your job title is Exorcist instead of Onmyoji, Priest, or Taoist priest?"

"Then why have I never met them?"

If there are other exorcists in his world, Hachiman Hikigaya should be able to find them.

In reality, none of the exorcists saw him.

"Because there are very few people..."

The system responded quickly.

With the exception of Hachiman Hikigaya, the prerequisite for becoming an exorcist is being able to see evil spirits.

This alone eliminates almost everyone in the world where Hachiman Hikigaya lives.

On this basis, newcomers can only become true exorcists after being discovered and systematically taught by older generations of exorcists.

The second step often eliminates most of the qualified people.

Because those who can see evil spirits all pretend they can't see them in order to protect themselves.

This makes it very difficult for veteran exorcists to find apprentices...

Miko Yotsuya, who was by Hachiman Hikigaya's side, is a good example.

Although she possessed the ability to see evil spirits, she was so well disguised that neither exorcists nor evil spirits could detect her.

Of course, this was before he met Hachiman Hikigaya...

With these two stringent conditions combined, there are only a little over a hundred exorcists in the world where Hachiman Hikigaya lives.

There are only five exorcists in Japan, so it's normal that Hachiman Hikigaya doesn't get to meet them.

Chapter 59 Arrival in Another World

"Are you sure you didn't lie to me?"

Upon hearing the system say that there were only five exorcists in the entire Eastern Japan besides him, Hachiman Hikigaya expressed great skepticism.

In Chiba alone, there are 31 high-level evil spirits, including a king-level evil spirit.

There must be at least a thousand King-level and above evil spirits in the entire Eastern Kingdom.

How could just five exorcists possibly suppress so many evil spirits?

Why would I lie to you?

The system expressed great grievance.

To be honest, it didn't understand why the world where Hachiman Hikigaya lived had such a unique power structure.

Exorcists are extremely rare, but their individual combat abilities are comparable to those of their predecessors.

"All right"

Hachiman Hikigaya knew that the system wouldn't lie to him.

He reluctantly accepted the truth that the evil spirits of his world were suppressed by several humanoid Gundams.

"We're almost there, please get ready, host."

...........

In an unnamed mountain range, a great battle is breaking out.

It was called a great battle, but in reality it was nothing more than hundreds of demons besieging eight humans in the middle of them.

"Cough cough..."

Seeing the demon rushing forward to its death again, Kamado Tanjuro covered his mouth with his sleeve and coughed lightly a few times. Then, he used the Hinokami Kagura, a katana provided by the system, to send the demon to its eternal rest.

"System, when will the helper you mentioned arrive?"

Once again, the attacking demons were repelled.

However, Tanjuro Kamado did not let his guard down. Instead, he looked up at the distant mountains with a worried expression.

He knew that in the dense forest where wind and snow alternated, the ghost king who had just left claw marks on his back was quietly watching him.

They waited until he was too weak from his back injury to fight back, then rushed up and ended the lives of his entire family!

"Almost there, almost there, we're already inside the tunnel, just hang in there a little longer!"

A somewhat anxious voice from the system echoed in Tanjuro Kamado's mind.

Although evil spirits occasionally rush up to offer spirit coins.

The medicine that can treat Tanjuro Kamado's body is also extremely expensive.

In particular, the wound left by the Ghost King contained its blood and curse.

In order to avoid being turned into a demon, Tanjuro Kamado used up almost all of his spirit coins to dispel the curse.

Therefore, even with a steady stream of spirit coins, Tanjuro Kamado's situation is getting worse and worse.

"I will continue until that demon is vanquished, of course..."

Hearing that reinforcements were on their way, Kamado Tanjuro looked at his pale face through the blade of his katana and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Father!"

Seeing that the demon's attack had been repelled by Kamado Tanjuro, Kamado Tanjiro rushed to his side with his axe and helped him up by the arm.

"Don't worry about me, take your mother and younger siblings and hurry on your way!"

Gently stroking Tanjiro Kamado's hair, Tanjuro Kamado urged his eldest son to hurry up and lead the family onward.

Even though reinforcements are on their way, it will be about three hours before the sun sets.

Before they could get there, they absolutely had to leave this flat, open area and go down the mountain to find shelter.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Tanjuro Kamado's words, Tanjiro immediately ran back to his family and helped his mother and Nezuko carry their younger siblings down the mountain.

“Swish, swish, swish…”

Just over ten minutes after Tanjuro Kamado's family left, they were surrounded by the sound of footsteps in the snow again.

"Come again?"

Upon hearing the sound, Kamado Tanjuro quickly drew his weapon and looked around.

But with the heavy snow falling, he couldn't see any ghosts at all.

There's no other way...

The footsteps approaching grew more urgent and closer, yet Kamado Tanjuro still couldn't spot any trace of the enemy.

With a helpless sigh, he prepared to open the Transparent World to search for traces of the evil spirit.

"and many more!"