Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

“That’s right, Kudo and I don’t trust those investigators.”

"Of the seventeen investigators, twelve were sent by headquarters, and five were superhumans promoted from Japan by headquarters. Of the seventeen, only one had been through my hands and can be considered one of my own, but his strength is not enough."

"How can I hand over the keys to the Shosoin to these people whose backgrounds I don't know? What if someone with ulterior motives damages the Shosoin's shelves and widens the crack in that dream mirror? That would be a serious matter!"

“Uesugi-kun, my initial motivation for taking on the role of president of the Collectors Association was to protect Tokyo and expel and seal away the disturbing spirits. Of course, I also have my own selfish motives, but my original intention has never changed.”

"As long as the Tokyo Collectors Association remains in my hands, it can only serve the country, not become a one-man show by the headquarters."

"Our relationship with headquarters is delicate. Generally speaking, it's a win-win situation, but the development of the association can only rely on ourselves, especially the recruitment of extraordinary combat power, which is really not easy."

"Most superhumans will choose government organizations or become private militias of conglomerates. Occasionally, some will be interested in us, but their purpose is just to collect us. They have ulterior motives and are of no use."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa ended with a bitter laugh.

"That's the situation."

“I can’t help you deal with the Dongwen Society, but I wasn’t lying when I said I would cooperate with you.”

"Uesugi-kun, I can help you with three things."

"First, I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in dealing with the demon of Mount Oe. I am not very skilled and may not have the same sharp swordsmanship as Uesugi-kun, but I do have some tricks up my sleeve and will not hold you back."

"Secondly, if, and I mean if, Dong Wenyu has some trump card related to extraordinary power, I can block it for you. The Collectors Association, with its distorted personnel structure, has managed to gain a foothold in Tokyo, so it naturally has its own strengths. I also have a trump card that I haven't played yet. If things change, I can't say that I can completely wipe out the enemy without any chance of success, but I can definitely guarantee that we can get out unscathed."

"Third, the Akutagawa family has been operating in Japan for many years, and their network of connections can basically connect all walks of life in Tokyo. I heard that you want to take this opportunity to take over the Tobunkai? No problem, once this matter is settled, I will use the Akutagawa family's connections to help you secure that position. I guarantee that no one can take away whatever you can get."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa met Kiyoshi Uesugi's gaze with sincerity, and his tone was also earnest.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's lips slowly curved into a somewhat meaningful smile.

The result wasn't too bad.

He readily nodded in agreement.

"That's enough. As for how to deal with Dong Wenyu's gangsters, I'm not without other methods."

"Hmph, I don't believe Dong Wenjue didn't leave his precious daughter a way to turn the tables. In this kind of thing, we can't be the only ones putting in the effort and shouting for help while the eldest daughter of the Dong Wen family reaps the benefits!"

"Honestly, if it weren't for the possibility of falling into ruin, I and that demonic sword together could have easily killed our way back to the headquarters of the Dongwen Society!"

"I'll have a good talk with Maki Azuma tomorrow. If we reach an agreement, I plan to take action the day after tomorrow."

"is that OK?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi cast a questioning glance at the two remaining people in the room.

Kudo Yuichi fiddled with his phone for a few moments and chuckled softly, “You certainly know how to pick a date. I just got word that the day after tomorrow, Dong Wenyu will be gathering all his leaders at the Dongwen Association’s headquarters to consolidate the remaining forces of the Dongwen Association. It’s probably a trap. He’ll also be holding a succession ceremony and a grand evaluation meeting. This is a great opportunity to get things done once and for all.”

"Then the day after tomorrow, I'll contact my armed police officers and see if I can get you some manpower."

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kiyoshi turned his head and looked at Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

Without hesitation, the president of the collectors' association said in a deep voice, "It's a deal!"

Chapter 92: The Nearly Complete Inugami Scroll

Uesugi Kiyoshi and Kudo Yuichi said their goodbyes on the first floor and parted ways.

The brief meeting between the three had ended. Everyone shared the same goal, each contributing their share. The strategy was simple and straightforward, and there was nothing to analyze in detail.

The Collectors Association's task force was short-handed and unable to withstand the overwhelming force of the Tobun Society. According to Kudo Yuichi's intelligence, the Tobun Society's militant faction numbered at least three thousand, so Uesugi Kiyoshi simply decided not to send them to their deaths.

Anyway, he originally planned to use a decapitation tactic, to give Dong Wenyu a skirmish at Okehazama, and take his head, rather than confront Dong Wenyu head-on.

No matter how you look at it, Dong Wenyu is nothing more than a traitor and a rebel. Once he dies, Dong Wenzhenxi can rally the people, and those opportunists will probably turn against him. If the losses are too great, it will not be good.

Uesugi Kiyoshi did not intend to completely seize the Dongwen Society's foundation; he couldn't swallow it whole. However, he felt it necessary to maintain some power under his command, at least to have people working for him.

You can't always ask Kudo Yuichi or your master's friends for help.

Once or twice is fine, but if this continues, even the most sincere feelings will change.

In terms of extraordinary combat power, Uesugi Kiyoshi's side is not lacking.

The demon sword in Azuma Maki's hand, along with Akutagawa Ryunosuke, plus himself, and if all else fails, there's also the humanoid tyrannosaurus Rin who can take over.

If it were just the Dongwen Society, these four people could definitely fight their way in and flatten it with a flick of their wrist.

That was, after all, just a gang of mortals.

However, considering the Ghost Clan behind Dong Wenyu, we have to be extra cautious.

Although Ryunosuke Akutagawa spoke with great confidence and seemed to have a lot of cards to play, Kiyoshi Uesugi felt that this might not necessarily guarantee victory over the Tobunkai.

He always felt that Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji, who were behind the Tōbun-kai, were definitely related to his Hyakki Emaki (Scroll of One Hundred Demons).

If they also had access to Onmyoji: The Card Game, their strength would be hard to predict.

These two were originally powerful demons who were active hundreds of years ago, and were renowned demon kings. With some additional advantages, wouldn't they be even more formidable and difficult to deal with?

The current situation cannot be delayed any longer. If they were to actually descend upon Tokyo, it would be a complete disaster, and no one would be spared when the nest is overturned.

Frowning in thought, Uesugi Kiyoshi took the elevator to the eighth floor.

This is the first floor that has been converted into "guest room apartments," where Kyoko Nohara and Rin Kamiizumi should be resting.

Uesugi Kiyoshi took the key that Kudo Yuichi had given him, found the corresponding house number, and opened the door to go inside.

As soon as he entered, he was greeted by a reassuring symphony of pots and pans clattering in the kitchen. He glanced over and saw a familiar figure preparing dinner.

Kyoko Nohara was busy in the kitchen when she heard the door open. Startled, she quickly turned around and felt much more at ease when she saw Kiyoshi Uesugi.

"Uesugi-kun, welcome back. Rin-chan said she doesn't like the food at the restaurant, and luckily we still had some ingredients here, so I made some for her. Uesugi-kun hasn't eaten much today, would you like some too?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was actually quite hungry.

He forced a warm smile and nodded, saying, "Thank you for your hard work, Xingzi. Just make me something to eat."

Kyoko Nohara was overjoyed upon hearing this and continued her work in the kitchen with great enthusiasm, as if preparing dinner for Kiyoshi Uesugi was something to be happy about.

Uesugi Kiyoshi closed the door and sat down on the sofa in the living room.

This apartment is ridiculously large, fully equipped with all the necessities for daily life, and has at least five bedrooms, more than enough for the three of them. Before dealing with the troublesome Dong Wenyu, Uesugi Kiyoshi plans to stay here for a while.

It's definitely safer here than outside.

Rin Uezumi was sprawled on the sofa playing on his phone. When he saw Kiyoshi Uesugi coming over, he looked up and grinned foolishly, made room for him, and then started fiddling with his phone again. Every now and then, he would drool as he glanced at the kitchen, looking completely distracted.

Uesugi Kiyoshi asked her a few questions about her injuries, and after receiving the reply that she would be fully recovered by tomorrow, he simply stopped asking.

He leaned back on the soft sofa and closed his eyes.

The mind sinks, the soul departs from the present world, and traverses the barrier between two worlds.

With the sound of waves crashing against the shore, he opened his eyes again and found himself in the town of a hundred demons.

Today he harvested a large amount of mirage energy. With a major battle imminent, improving his strength is the top priority.

He wondered if the mirage energy was enough to fully illuminate the Inugami Scroll. He remembered that the Inugami's "Awakening Card" possessed an abnormally powerful ability. If it were activated, he would be invincible.

Stroll to the front of the Mirage Tower and push open the door to enter.

The candlesticks, the scrolls, everything is as it was before.

He walked directly to the painting and gestured with his hand as if to guide it.

A surge of mirage swirled across the scroll for several weeks before finally pouring into the image of the dog god.

As a large amount of mirage energy was poured in, the portrait of the Inugami on the Scroll of One Hundred Demons became more and more lifelike. When the last wisp of mirage energy was absorbed by the Scroll of One Hundred Demons like a dragon sucking water, the number of Hyakumonogatari Cards beside the Inugami increased from five to seven, with two more cards lit up.

Currently, only one card from Onmyoji: The Card Game is still face down and cannot be seen.

"At first, any little devil could light up three cards with his mirage energy. Later, even someone like Yokota could light up two. Now, with the combined mirage energy of the Crimson and Blue Demons and so many Ritualists, we've only managed to light up two."

"Does this thing require more and more mirage energy as you progress?"

"So the later the card is listed, the stronger it should be, right?!"

Before Uesugi Kiyoshi could even check his newly acquired Hyakumonogatari cards, he suddenly felt a burning sensation all over his body, as if a volcano was erupting inside him. The intense heat instantly spread to every cell in his body, and sweat poured out like a fountain. Waves of fatigue and the joy of being reborn alternated in his heart, making his mind a little confused. He breathed heavily, his face flushed red, but he wasn't very panicked.

This should be a routine physical enhancement, a boost from Inugami's talent. This time, the commotion is quite large, possibly because there's too much mirage energy, which has increased the extent of the physical strength enhancement.

About seven or eight minutes later, Uesugi Kiyoshi felt a sense of relief as the burning sensation dissipated.

He let out a long sigh and slowly clenched his fist.

The feeling of fullness and energy in his body made him feel very happy.

"Although the Inugami Scroll wasn't fully activated, the increase in physical strength is a bit outrageous!"

"Right now, I'm probably capable of killing the Kuki brothers with a flurry of punches! Of course, it's nothing compared to Rin's freakish power."

"However, speed and reaction speed should have improved as well, even better than last time!"

"I have now absolutely surpassed the physical limits of humans! Is this the effect of the combination of mirage energy and the dog god's spirit?!"

"That's right! If I were to face the demon sword Shen Cheng now, my sword would be faster than hers!"

Countless thoughts raced through Uesugi Kiyoshi's mind, and his hands were not idle either. He lightly swung his arm and threw a punch, and a somewhat ear-piercing sound of a fist cutting through the air rang out. His fist almost left afterimages, quickly pushing the air apart and making a sound that was almost like a wail.

In less than a tenth of a second, he delivered a standard support hammer strike!

"To perform Bajiquan at that speed, I'm afraid not just anyone could handle it!"

"What if we used that power and speed on a sword, combined with the newly acquired Onikiri and the Hundred Tales Card from the Inugami Scroll?"

"Demon King Shuten-dōji... is he not incapable of a fight?"

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Chapter 93 Mind and Skill as One

Physical strength is not the only factor that determines a swordsman's ability.

However, fast swords are more difficult to deal with than slow swords. When the opponent's sword carries immense force, you can't use parrying techniques like slashing or parrying. Even if you can find the "weak point" of the opponent's sword stance, if the difference in strength is too great, you will find it difficult to shake that "weak point".

The principle of "first move is invincible, force can overcome all laws" is probably this.

Therefore, practitioners who choose to cultivate swordsmanship can mobilize the "qi" within their bodies after their sword heart awakens, thus subtly enhancing their physical fitness.

This is not a swordsman, this is the foundation of a powerful martial artist.

Uesugi Kiyoshi can use Inugami's "Mental and Physical Training" to strengthen his body with mirage energy, which is a very rare and valuable ability for a swordsman.