Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Gourmet Journey

Chapter 570 Relatives of the Isayama Family: This top-tier game, Izanaki Noriyuki, I curse your ancestors!
The death of Mai Tsuchimiya of the Tsuchimiya family, an exorcist clan, has shaken the exorcist world.

From last night until this morning, people have been coming to pay their respects. The mourning hall has been set up, and the coffin has been placed in the center, but there is no body inside the coffin, only a set of clothes that Tsuchimiya Mai wore when she was alive.

Those who knew about the Tsuchimiya family's traditions and came to offer their condolences did not show any surprise.

Because of the Tsuchimiya family's traditional rites, Tsuchimiya Mai's remains cannot be buried until the rites are completed.

Holding a funeral beforehand is both a custom and a way to let the various exorcising families know about the event so they can come and discuss future matters.

Most of the people who came to pay their respects had solemn faces, but quite a few showed some enthusiasm and flattery towards Isayama Naraku, especially after learning that he would temporarily take over as the leader of the Exorcist Alliance and preside over its daily affairs.

"Strange, why is it that the head of the Isayama family is accompanied by a mere adopted daughter instead of Miss Isayama Mei?"

Isayama Naraku, representing the head of the Tsuchimiya family, received the guests who came to offer their condolences, while Isayama Yomi led the guests to their respective rooms after they finished paying their respects.

During this time, she overheard many gossips from guests who were related to the Tsuchimiya and Isayama families.

Mei Isayama is the biological daughter of Naraku Isayama's younger brother, and most people believe that she will become the future head of the Isayama family.

Only a few people know that Isayama Naraku truly intended to raise his adopted daughter as his successor.

Those people, like most of the people who came to pay their respects, were astonished by this.

"You've really had a tough time. Even though you're no longer the successor to the position of head of the Isayama family, you still have to be gossiped about behind your back by some relatives who don't know the truth."

Iitsuna Noriyuki, who had been brought by his father to the Tsuchimiya family to offer condolences, came over and started talking to Isayama Yomi.

"This is only natural. Compared to talent, most exorcising families value bloodline more. My father taught me the exorcism techniques of the Isayama family without reservation, which is the unusual situation."

In their eyes, as normal members of an exorcising family, I, as the adopted daughter of the Isayama family, am just an outsider with no real blood relation to them.

It's normal that they don't understand my father's choice and have some criticisms of me.

"But you are no longer the heir to the Isayama family as the future head of the family, are you?"

"My father has not yet announced his intention to adopt Broly as his son."

"But you're taking the blame, doesn't that make you feel resentful?"

"Unbalanced? I don't really think so."

Of course, if it were me who was previously regarded as the successor to the head of the family, those relatives' words would indeed have made me feel burdened, and I would feel that I must not let down my father's trust and expectations.

But for me now, those words have no effect on me. Just as you said, what they think is not true, and the future successor to the position of head of the Isayama family will be someone else.

As for taking the blame, what's a little blame when an older sister protects her younger brother? I'm overjoyed!

"Uh……"

Iizuna Noriyuki was somewhat taken aback. Looking at the girl with a relaxed expression, he scratched his head.

"Then my worries were unnecessary. I thought you were upset, but I didn't expect you to think that way."

"Yes, you really are a good older sister. Broly is truly lucky to have such a kind and protective older sister like you."

"Thank you for the compliment, but it's best to avoid saying things like that now, after all..."

Izayama Yomi didn't continue speaking because she had already returned to the mourning hall.

Meanwhile, Kagura Tsuchimiya, the daughter of the Tsuchimiya family, knelt blankly beside her mother's mourning hall.

The girl's face seemed devoid of sadness, but Yomi Isayama felt that she was simply having trouble accepting the fact that she had woken up to find her mother dead and that she couldn't even find her body.

Her father, Lord Tsuchimiya Yaraku, is currently undergoing a soul imprinting ceremony at a spiritual vein node to fulfill the Tsuchimiya family's mission of exorcising spirits. Yet, he hasn't even had a chance to meet his daughter or offer her a word of comfort.

This is a pitiful child who has lost his mother and has no father to accompany him!

Izayama Yomi watched the girl, then went to the side and poured her a glass of water.

"Have some water and a piece of candy, so you'll have the energy to face the people coming here."

One problem with being born into a large family is that you always have to be mindful of certain etiquette.

The girl's taciturn attitude towards the guests who came to pay their respects, and her lack of outward expression of excessive grief over her mother's passing, led some of the guests to gossip behind her back.

It's not a compliment, and it might lower one's opinion of the future heir of the Tsuchimiya family.

Therefore, Isayama Yomi offered the girl water and sugar, and quietly reminded her.

"Waaah, Mom..."

Kagura Tsuchimiya looked at the long-haired girl with black hair who had squatted down in front of her. Like a child who had just woken up from a nightmare, she could no longer suppress her sadness and hugged the girl in front of her and started crying. Yomi Isayama quickly raised her hand to prevent the water from spilling on the girl.

However, the guests who came to offer their condolences expressed their understanding of this somewhat impolite situation.

Lady Tsuchimiya has just died; how can we be so harsh on a child who has just lost his mother?

One must either outwardly express grief or observe proper etiquette to avoid appearing impolite.

Isayama Yomi handed the water in his hand to Iitsuzu Noriyuki next to him, then hugged the girl and let her tears soak his clothes, gently patting her back to comfort her.

Kagura Tsuchimiya cried for a while, and soon fell into a deep sleep in Yomi Isayama's arms.

"The child was woken up in the middle of the night last night and was told by the servant that his mother had died."

She froze, like a puppet, as the maid dressed her in mourning clothes and brought her to the funeral hall. It's a good thing she's crying now…

Isayama Yomi carried the girl to an empty room to rest, and then explained the girl's situation to Izuna Noriyuki, who had followed with a water cup.

"I thought you were just a kid with some skills, but I never expected you to have such a mature side."

The maternal glow emanating from the girl holding the other girl caught Iizuna Noriyuki's eye, causing him to subconsciously tell the truth.

"what?"

Isayama Yomi raised an eyebrow and looked at the young man with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

"What I mean is, you are beautiful, and your temperament is very attractive."

Noticing the girl's unfriendly gaze, Iizuna Noriyuki quickly tried to cover it up.

"Do you think what you said is funny? Playboys aren't allowed in this room. Now, get out!"

Noriyuki Iitsuna was a frivolous fellow. Yomi Isayama had always thought of him as a playboy, but since he was a senior colleague at her workplace, she couldn't say anything.

But now, Izumi Yomi's sincere praise was taken as a flirtatious act by Izumi Yomi, who then gave him a sour look and kicked him out.

Looking at the door that had been abruptly slammed shut in front of him, Noriyuki Iitsuna's lips twitched slightly.

That's just how he talks all the time, can you blame him?
Well, he is indeed to blame.

Iizuka Noriyuki returned to his father's side, told him he was going back to work, and then left the Tsuchimiya family.

Meanwhile, the head of the Iizuna family, having witnessed his son's interaction and conversation with the adopted daughter of the Isayama family based on their acquaintance and colleague relationship, began to harbor some ulterior motives.

Of course, it's inappropriate to bring up certain things during Mrs. Tsuchimiya's funeral.

The head of the Iitsuka family decided to wait and see what the head of the Isayama family thought before making a decision.

Iizuka Noriyuki had no idea what his father was planning. After returning to the Supernatural Countermeasures Bureau, he was assigned a task by Jinguji Ayame.

"We've already found out where Broly's contracted spirit's wife and daughter are. Iizuna, take the information and go find that child to complete the contract."

"Hey, room leader, I just got here, I haven't even warmed my seat yet."

"Did you come to work just to sit in a warm chair and maybe get a free coffee?"

"Don't other people have nothing to do either?"

“Sakuraba has a neck injury, and the Nabu brothers are preparing to go with the spirit field detection team to the place where the Tsuchimiya couple were attacked last night to investigate the traces of the attacking evil spirits. As for me, I have difficulty walking, and Nikaido will have to assist me with some work. That leaves only Mr. Iwabata. Do you think it's appropriate for me to let him go find that kid Broly?”

"If you don't want to, I can go in your place!"

Koji Iwabata raised his hand and volunteered.

"I'd better go."

Noriyuki Iitsuna's lips twitched, but he still took the document bag given to him by Nikaido and accepted the task.

After all, Koji Iwabata is gay, and what if he also has a pedophilic tendency? What if the other party lacks self-control? It could potentially turn into a tragedy.

Of course, it's hard to say who will suffer the most, since Broly has a high-level spirit on his side.

"Make the most of your good looks and try to get closer to that kid Broly, understand?"

Noriyuki Iitsuna was speechless at what the head of the Jinguji department said, but he still waved his hand.

"Isn't it just about winning over the kids and deepening their sense of identification with the Countermeasures Bureau? Leave it to me."

. . . .

"Ding dong~"

Iitsuna Noriyuki arrived at the Isayama residence and rang the doorbell next to it.

"Hey, you're from the Countermeasures Bureau, right?!"

Broly, who came out to open the door, looked at the young man at the door and said with some surprise.

"You didn't forget my name, did you?"

Izuna Noriyuki had some doubts.

"If you come looking for Sister Huangquan, she's not home."

Broly changed the subject.

“I know where she is. I’m not here to find her, I’m here to find you.”

"Come to find me?"

"The situation of your contracted spirit wife and daughter has been investigated. This is the information that Chief Jinguji asked me to bring to you."

As he spoke, Izuna Noriyuki handed over the file bag in his hand.

Upon hearing this, Broly thanked him after receiving it.

Then, seeing the young man still standing at the door, he asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

"What Chief Jinguji means is that I need to help you resolve your contracted spirit's request. I drove here, so I can take you to Saitama Prefecture."

Iizuka Noriyuki gave what he thought was a friendly smile, only to find the boy looking at him with some difficulty, his eyes seemingly carrying a hint of disdain.

"Uh, Broly, are you worried about going out alone with your big brother?"

Izuna Noriyuki squatted down and asked the question.

But Broly simply didn't want to ride in a car, a slow mode of transportation.

He can fly across in a flash by himself, but if he's with someone else, he has to pretend to be an ordinary child.

Ordinary children cannot fly at supersonic speeds.

Of course, one probably can't subdue a high-level spirit simply by using a fist imbued with spiritual energy.

"Yes, I want to go with Sister Huang Quan."

Broly nodded in agreement.

[Miss Huang Quan is really amazing. In just a few days, she's turned a little boy into a sister-obsessed older sister who loves to stick to her.]

Iizuna Noriyuki sighed inwardly, thinking about the task assigned by Jinguji's section chief to build a closer relationship, and then put on a serious face.

"Little Broly, do you like your sister Huang Quan?"

"Yes, I like it."

Broly didn't know why the man asked this, but he still nodded decisively and gave an affirmative answer.

"Do you know that when you like someone, you need to consider their feelings more?"

"What do you want to say?"

"What I want to say is that your sister Huang Quan will be very busy lately, and she has a lot of pressure to bear. As for things like visiting the family of the contracted spirit in life, you can actually go with your older brother. Don't look at me like this, but your older brother is a reliable person."

Izumi Noriyuki pointed to himself and said in a self-praising manner, like a vendor selling melons.

"Busy, I know Sister Huang Quan has been quite busy lately, but what kind of pressure is she under? Is someone trying to harm her?"

Broly ignored what Izunagi said next and pressed on with the information the young man had revealed earlier.

"Squeak~"

The fox on Iizuka Noriyuki's shoulder suddenly cried out and nervously shrank behind his neck.

The fox spirit, a creature with a far stronger sense of danger than humans, sensed the hidden danger from the boy's attitude.

"Ah, it's not that anyone wants to harm her, but, little Broly, I wonder if you know anything about your sister Yomi's situation with the Isayama family?"

"what's the situation?"

"That's right, it's true that she's not the biological daughter of the head of the Isayama family."

"I know that, but is it related to the pressure she has to bear?"

"Have."

After hearing that the boy knew the girl's identity in the Isayama family, Noriyuki Iitsuna breathed a sigh of relief.

This makes things much easier to explain.

but……

"Let's go take care of business together. I'll talk to you on the way."

Noriyuki Iitsuna invited the boy into the car, wanting to know what kind of pressure Isayama Yomi was under, and Broly did not continue to refuse.

"Your sister Huang Quan, as an adopted daughter of the Isayama family, is being groomed by the head of the Isayama family to be the successor to the position of family head. This has drawn criticism from many relatives who have some degree of connection with the Isayama family..."

Driving to Saitama Prefecture, Noriyuki Iitsuna did not reveal that the boy was exceptionally talented and would soon replace Yomi Isayama as the heir to the Isayama family. He simply told the boy about the situation Yomi Isayama had faced before.

"Wait, you mean those relatives of the Isayama family put pressure on Sister Huangquan?"

Broly asked in an unfriendly tone.

Meanwhile, the relatives of the Isayama family who were at the Tsuchimiya residence to mourn Lady Tsuchimiya—a group of people with high intuition and better than ordinary people—felt a chill run down their spines at that moment, as if they were being targeted by an evil spirit, but it didn't seem like that.

"Do you feel a chill?"

"is a bit."

"Are we being targeted by evil spirits?"

"Ha, with so many exorcists here, what evil spirit would dare to target us?"

(End of this chapter)