Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

So, how is this any different from being possessed and reborn by ghosts or gods?

The thought of such a thing sent chills down his spine, and he naturally kept his distance from the Linked Heroes.

Even if it were a shortcut to improving his strength, he didn't care, because his Hundred Demon Scroll was just as good.

Uesugi Kiyoshi understood the importance of the Fubu Seal and secretly memorized it. He then changed the subject, asking, "You've also linked with a Heroic Spirit?"

I honestly didn't notice.

Maki Higashimoto's face darkened, and she looked somewhat dejected.

"The blade inside the reverse-blade ship contains the Mirror of Sakamoto Ryoma's Legacy."

"This is the most compatible inheritance mirror my father could find for me, but I haven't been able to connect with it successfully yet; I can only maintain a vague connection with it."

"Let alone the method of acting, I can't even inherit a certain ability from it."

"Maybe I really am a person without talent."

Uesugi Kiyoshi glanced at the reverse-blade ship and was genuinely surprised to find that the Mirror of Inheritance was hidden inside the reverse-blade sword.

"The innovator, Sakamoto Ryoma?"

"You two are quite a good match. Don't underestimate yourself. It's not that you lack talent, you just lack awareness."

"I have a feeling, Maki."

Tomorrow will be your time to transform.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's resolute tone made Higashima Maki's gaze no longer waver.

She murmured, "Tomorrow...a lot of people will die tomorrow, won't they?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi leaned back in the car seat, watching the raindrops outside the window pound against the glass, leaving winding, shattered marks before being covered by new raindrops.

It's just like those thugs in yakuza who risk their lives for a vague promise, only to lose everything and end up with nothing.

He sighed, his voice becoming cold and somewhat stern.

"Yes, many people will die. There are friends, enemies, and ghosts. For me, I have done everything I can to prepare better, but no one can guarantee that we will win."

"Anyone can die. I will, you will, and Dong Wenyu will too."

"Don't dwell on this. You just need to get used to it gradually."

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"For every winner, there is a loser; a victory without losers is incomplete."

Uesugi Kiyoshi lowered his eyes slightly, seemingly talking to himself, or perhaps expressing his expectations to Azuma Maki.

"Maki, become like your father."

"If you really want to regain control of the Dongwen Society and lead it to prosperity, this is a step you must take."

“I have learned about your father’s life story, and it is so fascinating that it amazes me.”

"It can be perfectly summarized in two sentences."

"Those who obey me will be buried alive, those who defy me will perish by my sword—your pointless sighs will never be directed at him."

"This might be a bit too advanced for you. Let's start from the basics then."

"In tomorrow's battle, I only hope that you can firmly uphold this statement."

"Those who obey me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish; never be soft-hearted."

Uesugi Kiyoshi and Higashima Maki exchanged a complicated glance, their eyes meeting once again.

"Let's drive back first."

The vehicle started slowly and quickly disappeared into the rain.

At the same time, at the headquarters of the Dongwen Association.

This place is now completely under Dong Wenyu's control. After Dong Wenjue's death, many opportunists switched sides, and Dong Wenyu's power has expanded to an unprecedented level.

In a somewhat empty, secluded courtyard, Dong Wenyu stood with his hands behind his back, holding an umbrella, a sly smile on his face.

The courtyard had clearly been cleared out; there was nothing around it except for a simple stone platform in the center, upon which sat a statue that looked like it was made of jade.

The life-size statue of Shuten-dōji, the lord of Mount Ōe and the Demon King, remains defiant even in the rain, as if a demon has personally descended upon the land.

Just as Dong Wenyu was smiling and gazing at the statue, a faint, gray-black mist, like a slippery snake, snaked out of the jade statue and swirled around it, making its originally majestic face look somewhat strange and ferocious.

The next second, a long, drawn-out voice, seemingly suppressing anger, rang in Dong Wenyu's ears.

"Dong Wenyu, you want power, you want my ghost clan to serve you, I've given you everything."

"Now, all of my demon clan members have been killed or wounded, and the blue demon and the red demon have not been spared either."

"And the offering you promised me, where is it?!"

Are you kidding me?

Do you know what the consequences of deceiving me are?

With a single thought, the rain seemed to freeze, and the entire courtyard appeared to be vacuumed.

Beside the jade statue of the Demon King Shuten-dōji, tiny, spiderweb-like cracks gradually spread out in mid-air.

It's like a harbinger of something about to break.

This is the wrath of the lord of Mount Oe.

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Chapter 115 Everyone has their own agenda

For some reason, Dong Wenyu did not show any panic on his face.

Even though he had only just been subjected to the voice of ghosts and gods last time, he was still in a very bad state.

Now, however, he spoke magnanimously without changing his expression.

"If that's what you're saying, then you're being rather unreasonable."

"The most powerful team under my command is the Double Ghost Team."

"The two strongest members of the Twin Ghosts are the Nine Ghosts brothers."

“Your Excellency said that a ceremony should be held for them to give them strength, and I believe you.”

"I'm entrusting the elite and leader of the Twin Ghosts Group to you."

"and then?"

“Aka and Ao are like completely different people. They don’t listen to my orders at all. I wanted them to guard the headquarters, take down Higashimon Jue first, and then make other plans. But instead, they took the reinforcements you gave me and left to hunt down Higashimon Maki.”

"If I hadn't turned the tables on them and used their encirclement to lure away the Demon Blade Shencheng, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly!"

"Now, you're questioning me instead?"

"I'd like to ask you this: you said you wanted Higashima Maki as a sacrifice, and all your demon generals were sent out to hunt her down. And what was the result?"

"The so-called elite [Ghost Clan Ritualists] were slaughtered to pieces, the Twin Ghost Group was cut to pieces, and in the end they couldn't even bring back a little girl. Now that little girl is still alive and has reunited with my brother's old subordinates, and things have taken another turn!"

"If she just raises a call to action, she will have the upper hand, at least morally, and the people below will definitely be eager to rebel!"

"This is all thanks to you!"

The atmosphere was silent for a few seconds, and then the Demon King Shuten-dōji's somewhat incredulous voice rang out.

"Dong Wenyu, are you questioning me?"

"Ah"

"You mere mortal, are you trying to turn against me? Do you think it's time to discard me after I've served my purpose?!"

This calm tone was far more terrifying than the one that had just been filled with rage.

It was like the calm before the storm, leaving one feeling uneasy and powerless.

Dong Wenyu's smile became even more slick. He gently shook his head and softened his tone.

"You're overthinking it. That's not what I meant. How could I dare to turn against the Demon King of Mount Ooe? Your reputation has been known on this land for hundreds of years."

Having offered a subtle but firm compliment and softened his stance, Dong Wenyu continued speaking.

"What I mean is, things haven't reached the point of no return."

"You said you'd give me three days, and tomorrow is only the third day."

"Take it easy. Don't be impatient."

Dong Wenyu paced back and forth a few steps, his eyes flashing with a dark and unfathomable gloom. He grinned and said confidently, "Tomorrow is my succession ceremony."

"All the leaders, big and small, of the Dongwen Society will be gathered here. That will be my lovely niece's only chance."

"If she wants to take back the Dongwen Society, she will break through all the defenses tomorrow and take my life."

“It’s difficult, but she will definitely do it because she hasn’t left Tokyo yet, which means she wants to fight me to the end.”

Dong Wenyu smiled sinisterly.

"Look, Your Majesty, the little girl will walk right into our trap."

"What we need to do is to weave this net stronger, so that the little birds don't bring eagles and tear it!"

"That Uesugi Kiyoshi is a tough nut to crack. Your Excellency, both Akane and Ao died at his hands, and even a large-caliber sniper rifle couldn't take his life. He inherited his swordsmanship from the undefeated swordsman Kamiizumi Hidekawa, and he even got entangled with some brat from the Collectors Association."

"No matter how you look at it, this is a major threat to us!"

"I suspect this is the sword my elder brother left behind to keep me in check!"

Dong Wenyu emphasized the word "we".

He was reminding the Ghost King in front of him that they were still working together.

Shuten-dōji surprisingly didn't hold Dong Wenyu's previous rudeness against him. You should know that in various types of myths and legends, he is the epitome of a violent personality. He is a great demon who occupies Mount Ōe and blocks the way in and out of Kyoto. How could he be a kind and gentle person?

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"what do you want?"

Dong Wenyu was prepared and replied without hesitation, "I need your help tomorrow to deal with the superhuman reinforcements brought by my niece."