Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

"Me? I'm on my way back to the association. I need to escort the corpses of these ritualists back."

"What? Do you need me to come find you?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi thought for a moment and then declined, saying, "No, it's not necessary."

"We should meet in a little while, then we'll talk about it."

"That's all for now, bye."

Upon hearing this, Kudo Yuichi paused for half a second, then his tone suddenly became meaningful.

"Okay, see you in a bit."

Uesugi Kiyoshi hung up the phone, walked up to Higashima Maki, organized his thoughts, and began to speak with a frown.

"Miss Dongwen, I have some things to take care of."

"Miss Shencheng has arrived as well. I have fulfilled my duty to protect you."

“I am a person who always repays kindness and avenges wrongs. Your father was kind to my master, and I will remember that. I will repay the debt my master owes.”

"I took a bullet for you, so we're even. I don't owe you anything."

"but"

"If you want to get revenge on Dong Wenyu, I might be able to help you once we figure out what happened today."

"However, when we meet next time, you must give me a reason to help you."

"what can you give me?"

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and no help is a given. You should understand that, right?

After listening to Uesugi Kiyoshi's words, Azuma Maki's expression was somewhat complicated. She bowed, wanting to say something, but then felt that she had already said enough words of gratitude, and that saying anything more would seem pale and powerless, so she simply didn't say anything.

This is probably what it means to be deeply grateful without needing to express thanks.

"I understand, Uesugi-kun. This is only natural. I will think it over carefully and look forward to seeing you again."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Higashima Maki's attitude.

He had seen too many fifteen- or sixteen-year-old teenagers who were extremely self-centered, spoiled, and took others' help for granted, without even saying thank you afterward, as if everyone owed them something.

Although Maki Azuma is somewhat stubborn and naive, at least she has a good personality and is reasonable.

If the arson case has nothing to do with Higashibun Satoru, then Uesugi Kiyoshi wouldn't mind helping Higashibun Maki deal with his uncle while also reaping some benefits.

He already has a plan that can achieve a win-win situation.

Uesugi Kiyoshi ignored Higashima Maki and made another phone call.

Soon, the call was connected.

"Hello, Uesugi-kun, is there some good news you want to tell me?"

Upon hearing the gentle male voice, Uesugi Kiyoshi smiled softly.

"Akutagawa-san, my house burned down. Is that good news?"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was clearly taken aback, and after several seconds, he said helplessly, "Looks like bad news."

"Excuse me, what happened?"

"Is there anything I can do to help Uesugi-kun?"

"I thought Uesugi-kun called me because he wanted to join our collectibles association."

Uesugi Kiyoshi did not deny it.

"Before we get involved, let's talk about collaboration."

“Akutagawa-san, I remember you said that you have a grudge against the demon behind Dong Wenyu?”

"Isn't this a coincidence? Just now, Dong Wenyu and I also became enemies, the kind that are irreconcilable."

"I thought to myself, the enemy of my enemy is my friend."

"There's always strength in numbers."

"So, Akutagawa-san, shall we find some time to talk?"

"If a deal is reached, maybe bad news will turn into good news."

After a brief silence, Ryunosuke Akutagawa's voice, tinged with amusement, came through the microphone.

"Uesugi-kun, where are you?"

"Hmm, it's near your house, right?"

"Just a moment please."

"I'll be there soon!"

P.S. 6000 chapters, no more splitting it up, um. A long-time reader said I was moving the scenes too slowly, and after thinking about it, I realize it's true, I'll pay attention to that in the future.

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Chapter 80 Supernatural Powers and Chaos

Maki Azuma hurriedly left with Sumi and the still unconscious Kagura.

Today's events seem to have had a significant impact on this young lady. At least in Uesugi Kiyoshi's eyes, Higashimaki Maki's aura has changed considerably since the first time he saw her.

Both are cherry blossoms, but ornamental cherry blossoms grown in greenhouses and wild cherry blossoms that still bloom despite the hardships of wind and rain have completely different charms.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't say anything more.

If you were to say that a ruthless figure like Touma Satoru didn't reveal any of his trump cards to Touma Makiru, he wouldn't believe it.

Even if Dongwen's snake is not without gambling instincts, he would definitely hide some life-saving items for his daughter. Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't have time to worry about her right now; he has more important things to do.

Dong Wenjue rose to power by employing the art of diplomacy and strategy, uniting the weak against the strong. While feigning compliance with the government, he frantically absorbed and expanded his own forces, thus gaining the opportunity for rapid expansion of his influence.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was going to do something similar, but it would be incredibly difficult for him to deal with Dong Wenyu all by himself.

However, if they were to also employ the tricks of using others to do their dirty work and forming alliances, destroying the current Dongwen Society wouldn't be a pipe dream.

A month ago, he certainly wouldn't have dared to imagine that he would have so much "power" to leverage.

Not long after, about ten minutes later, Ryunosuke Akutagawa's black sedan had already stopped at the entrance of the alley.

Given the current weather and road conditions in Tokyo, this speed is quite fast.

After gesturing for Kyoko Nohara and Rin Kamiizumi to get in the car, Kiyoshi Uesugi sat in the passenger seat.

"I'm sorry, I have a family to take care of, so I'll have to trouble Akutagawa-san to look after them. I don't have a place where I can safely settle them right now."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was still dressed in a rather sophisticated suit and top hat, along with an exquisite black jade cane.

He smiled slightly, the upturned corners of his mouth indicating that he was in a good mood, and his tone was also very gentle.

"it's okay no problem."

"The association's headquarters is very safe. It's in Tokyo, and no one should dare to cause trouble at the association's headquarters."

"Gangs won't work, and neither will the police."

"Even the Shinsengumi and Heian-kyo won't do."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's words were extremely assertive, almost bordering on lawless.

However, upon closer examination, it's not really an exaggeration. The headquarters of a superhuman organization with countless ordinary "employees" as its foundation and a well-established and massive system is something that few would dare to recklessly storm.

But Uesugi Kiyoshi interpreted the meaning of those words differently.

No one dared to cause trouble.

So that means there are "ghosts"?

interesting.

He didn't ask the question aloud, nor did he dwell on the topic. Instead, he politely exchanged a few pleasantries and expressed his gratitude to Ryunosuke Akutagawa—the Collectors Association's field agents had helped him resolve quite a few problems that day.

Then, he changed the subject and started talking about serious business.

“Akutagawa-san, there is something I have never understood, and I hope you can enlighten me. Of course, if I have offended you in any way, please just pretend I didn’t say anything.”

"You once told me that you had a grudge against the ghost god enshrined behind the Dongwen Society's Twin Ghost Group?"

"Could you explain to me in detail about that ghost or spirit, and the hatred between you?"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa was not surprised by the question, and his expression remained unchanged, maintaining his polite smile.

He drove, remaining silent for a moment, as if organizing his thoughts.

"This is nothing to keep secret, so it's fine to tell Uesugi-kun."

"Uesugi-kun should have fought against the scribes under that demon's command, as well as the possessed demon. What do you think are their characteristics?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a moment, recalling Yokota, who had died at his hands, in a black suit, and Kuki Akane, and a vague guess formed in his mind.

"In my opinion, it has superhuman physical abilities, extremely strong physical defense, is extremely insensitive to pain, non-fatal injuries will not affect its movement, and the speed of injury healing is much faster than that of ordinary people."

"In short, some crazy and ruthless killing machines."

“Those cadres seem to have a keen eye. Kuki Akane can even accurately describe my swordsmanship. You can’t do that without several years of swordsmanship training.”

Ryunosuke Akutagawa nodded slightly, acknowledging Kiyoshi Uesugi's words.

"That's right, they are insane, violent, and possess immense strength and powerful physiques."

"They are the [Demon Clan]."

"That supernatural and bizarre demon race!"

In China, the word "ghost" might conjure up images of the souls of the dead, phantoms, the Black and White Impermanence, and a series of other strange tales.

The meanings of "ghost" in Japan and "ghost" in China are not the same.

There is a difference between the Japanese "oni" (demon) and "oni" (demon).

In ancient times, the Japanese Oni (demon) were described as ugly creatures with superhuman strength who fed on humans, defied the emperor, and wreaked havoc on the human world.

In modern times, the image of demons gradually became fixed. They closely resemble human figures, except they have horns on their heads, large mouths that split to their ears, prefer to be naked, wear tiger skins around their waists, and enjoy eating humans. Legend has it that demons are immortal, and severed limbs can heal as long as they are put back in place. Their weakness is that if their heads are cut off, they cannot fight.

Upon hearing the words "Onmyoji" from Uesugi Kiyoshi, a player of Onmyoji: The Card Game, his first reaction was...