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Chapter 145: Onmyoji Che's Name, the Wheel of Destiny, and the Five Thunder Techniques Mastery Level! (6.8k)

"Master Imagawa, could it be that the person sitting in the hall is the renowned military advisor, His Excellency Taiyuan?"

I didn't expect that Uesugi Tetsu would actually mention Taiyuan Xuesai who was sitting in the deepest part of the Imperial Palace.

Imagawa Yoshimoto was slightly startled, then nodded: "Your Excellency Che has good taste."

Uesugi Che waved his folding fan and narrowed his eyes slightly.

——[Consumptive Ghost (Two Stars)].

The demon lying on Taiyuan Xuezhai's back is actually a two-star monster?
The feeling it gave Uesugi Che was only about half a star. If the sickly ghost's appearance was not too conspicuous and ugly, Uesugi Che might have ignored it just by sensing its breath.

In the Warring States Period, when spiritual energy was scarce, most people did not have clairvoyance, so they could not see spirits or ghosts at all.

Even those generals who practice breathing techniques are the same.

Like the well girl with a physical body before, she could be dealt with by finding more warriors, but no one could find this consumptive ghost lying on Taiyuan Xuezhai.

Even if you practice breathing techniques to a high level, you can only protect yourself from being attacked by ghosts and monsters.

At best, he could only rely on his own bloody aura to intimidate and dissolve some weak ghosts.

When Uesugi Tetsu thought of this, he understood.

——The breath of the sickly ghost was so weak so as not to cause instinctive discomfort to the generals beside Taiyuan Xuezhai, so that they could better absorb Taiyuan Xuezhai's essence and spirit.

So he spoke very sharply and directly: "Master Imagawa, I think His Excellency Taihara will not live long."

Uesugi Tetsu stood before Imagawa Yoshimoto, and under the gaze of the numerous samurai, he sighed, "Perhaps if this continues, Lord Taiyuan may not survive more than a month."

These words were like a stone dropped into still water, stirring up a thousand ripples and causing the expressions of the surrounding warriors from all over Tōkaidō to change slightly.

Even Takechiyo, who was sitting in the Imperial Hall, showed a look of surprise. She couldn't help but turn around and look at her teacher, whose hair and beard were half white but whose back was still straight.

——The military advisor of the Imagawa family was critically ill, and this was said in front of everyone by the Onmyoji Che who was recognized by Imagawa Yoshimoto.

This is extremely shocking news.

Imagawa Yoshimoto's face suddenly turned cold, like ice.

She stared at Uesugi Che intently, her pupils trembling slightly.

——It is an indisputable fact that Taiyuan Xuezhai’s health condition is indeed getting worse, and the surrounding families have more or less heard the news.

Therefore, the reason why Taihara Yukisai, who was actually in extremely weak condition, was allowed to attend the coming-of-age ceremony today was to dispel the rumors that "the Imagawa family's military advisor was seriously ill."

However, what Uesugi Tetsu said not only made Imagawa Yoshimoto's plan come to nothing, but also confirmed from another perspective the fact that Taihara Yukisai was seriously ill.

"If today's incident were to get out, there might be further unrest in the Sanhe region. This would cause further delays in the progress of various reforms, and the original plans would have to be put on hold."

Imagawa Yoshimoto clenched his fists under his sleeves, and his eyes cut through Uesugi Toru's smiling face like a knife.

It turns out that there are times when I don’t know people well…

For a moment, she even wanted to pull out the non-existent sword at her waist and chop off the head of the person in front of her who was spreading rumors and misleading the public.

But disbelief and anger were only momentary.

It only took her a moment to calm down. Just as she was about to ignore Uesugi Tetsu and turn around to speak, Taiyuan Xuesai of Mihiroma stood up.

The old man, whose energy and spirit were almost devoured by the sick ghost, stood up, his face calm and he spoke with full energy.
"Onmyoji Che said I'm going to die soon, but I feel like I'm still pretty strong... I can live another ten years without any problem!"

Even though his life was about to be swallowed by the monster, he was still able to burst out with such amazing courage.

Uesugi Tetsu stared at the consumptive demon who shrank his head in an ugly manner, as if frightened by Taiyuan Xuezhai, and couldn't help laughing. "No, no, no, everyone here may have misunderstood what I meant."

Uesugi Tetsu used his internal energy to spread his words throughout the square and the imperial hall like a broadcast, causing many warriors to change their expressions.

"What I want to say is - if you allow this sickly ghost to continue to cling to Your Excellency Taiyuan and absorb his energy, Your Excellency Taiyuan will not be alive for long."

When Imagawa Yoshimoto heard this, he subconsciously bit his lower lip, while Taiyuan Xuesai remained expressionless, just staring at Uesugi Tetsu.

Uesugi Tetsu: "Now, Lord Taiyuan's physical condition is certainly better than that of an ordinary samurai."

He waved his folding fan and began pacing in place. "If my guess is correct, this consumptive ghost must have been a curse cast by a close relative, taking advantage of Your Excellency Taiyuan's unpreparedness."

After Uesugi Tetsu finished speaking, he paused intentionally, and then he heard the constant questioning voices coming from the warriors around him.

"A sickly ghost? If there were a ghost, how could I not see it? My eyes can see flying insects hundreds of meters away. They are like eagle eyes!"

"This is groundless talk. Could it be that the Imagawa family hired someone to confuse the public?"

"What kind of curse are you talking about... The real curse disappeared a hundred years ago."

Only Imagawa Yoshimoto stared at him quietly. The murderous intent and coldness in his eyes had disappeared, but he still said nothing. No one knew what he was thinking.

In the atmosphere that was about to become noisy, Uesugi Tetsu closed his folding fan and spoke again.
"--And I, can see this consumptive demon and exorcise it!"

He finally turned around, looked into Imagawa Yoshimoto's dark eyes, and said slowly,
"As long as this consumptive demon is exorcised and I provide treatment, Your Excellency Taiyuan can live for at least another ten years."

Imagawa Yoshimoto gazed at the heroic and peaceful face for a moment, then closed his eyes as if making up his mind and asked, "I wonder, Master Che, what method should you use to exorcise this consumptive demon?"

Uesugi Tetsu nodded at her: "Please ask Master Imagawa to clear an area for Tetsu."

Imagawa Yoshimoto said nothing, just raised his hand.

So the black-armored warriors behind her turned around together, ignoring the family crests of the powerful families around them, and just pushed the dissatisfied warriors back, starting a chorus of angry remarks.

Fifteen seconds later, an area of about thirty square meters was cleared.

Imagawa Yoshimoto extended his hand and said calmly, "Please."

Uesugi Tetsu threw out the white stone that was tucked into his robe, and then took out a light golden Komainu bell from his waist: "Please don't panic, everyone. The ones who appear next are my shikigami."

After saying that, Uesugi Tetsu shook the Komainu bell slightly.

Jingle bell bell~
The next moment, he was in the shocked eyes of the surrounding warriors.

Two majestic, armored Komainu appeared out of thin air beside Uesugi Tetsu as if by magic.

A creature with a sturdy body, long and powerful limbs and unusually bright eyes appeared and began to circle around Uesugi Tetsu, while watching the surrounding warriors vigilantly.

This is the two-star Komainu group leader that Uesugi Tetsu has summoned several times.

The other Komainu's shoulder height was almost 1.12 meters, almost the same as the shoulder height of most of the samurai present.

It has thick limbs and shiny hair, its eyes are stern and silent, it is covered in thick chain mail, and there is an upright flag on its back. It sits silently beside Uesugi Tetsu, like an iron guard.

This giant Komainu, whose power was comparable to or even surpassed that of a Siberian tiger, almost scared the nearest group of warriors into drawing their swords as soon as it landed.

Uesugi Che was also stunned for a moment, then looked at the top of the head of this Komainu he had never seen before.

——[Komon Flag Edition (two and a half stars)].

Wow, this is a pleasant surprise.

Uesugi Tetsu didn't expect that ringing the Komainu bell could actually summon a two-and-a-half-star Komainu... He just didn't know if it was pure luck or something else.

"You two."

As soon as Uesugi Tetsu opened his mouth, the two Komainu sat down at the same time and turned their eyes to him.

This scene also made the samurai who were not far away from the two Komainu breathe a sigh of relief - after all, if a giant armored beast almost as tall as you stands in front of you, everyone will inevitably be afraid.

What's more, a beast of this size was unheard of in Japan at that time.

"Go and drag over the sickly man behind Lord Taiyuan."

Uesugi Tetsu patted the head of the Komainu Hatamoto beside him, causing it to hum comfortably. "Remember, don't hurt anyone, and don't tear that sickly ghost apart."

After finishing speaking, Uesugi Tetsu looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto and said, "Master Imagawa, can they enter the Imperial Palace?"

Seeing the glitter in her beautiful eyes, Imagawa Yoshimoto breathed a sigh of relief. She exchanged glances with Taiyuan Xuesai and replied, "Of course you can."

"Wang!"

The Komainu hatamoto responded in a low voice, then called out to the Komainu group leader, asking it to follow him.

Then, everyone saw these two Komainu, who could understand human language, walked slowly, and waited for the samurai in front of them to make way before continuing their steps, walking towards Mihiroma.

A warrior who had just given way turned around in confusion: "This dog actually understands human language? Brother... pinch me, am I dreaming?"

The Uesugi samurai remained silent. "By ringing the bell, he can summon two massive, heavily armored beasts. He is indeed the legendary Onmyoji."

The warriors were agitated by this unprecedented scene, but no one dared to block the way of the two Komainu - they were tall and long, and looked terrifyingly strong.

Not long after, the Komainu hatamoto arrived at the magnificent entrance of the Imperial Palace.

It first barked softly, then moved its feet, stepped into the ground of the Imperial Hall, and walked in front of Taiyuan Xuezhai.

Taiyuan Xuezhai lowered his head.

He looked at the Komainu standing silently in front of him, as if he had really seen a battle-hardened, silent and reliable hatamoto.

For a moment, even the knowledgeable military strategist of the Imagawa family didn't know what to say.

Taiyuan Xuezhai, who found it very strenuous just to stand, asked, "What should I do?"

The Komainu Hatamoto shook his head, then raised his paw to alert the team leader.

It came behind Taiyuan Xuezhai, and stared at the sickly ghost lying behind him with no breath and trying to play dead with its sharp eyes.

The Komainu hatamoto passed behind Taihara Yukisai like a black whirlwind.

Before the sickly ghost could react, it had already carried it out.

The long and sharp canine teeth dug deeply into the huge belly of the tuberculosis ghost that was so fat that it was oozing with oil.

The latter suddenly screamed and used his huge fat arms to hit the face of the Komainu Hatamoto with great difficulty.

Komuna Hatamoto remained silent.

Such a weak attack was not even enough to tickle it.

Taiyuan Xuezhai only felt a sudden lightness on his back, and his whole body became several times more relaxed.

The old man closed his eyes and took a long, deep breath.

He didn't know how long it had been since he had felt this comfortable and relaxed.

The warriors who were quite accomplished in breathing techniques noticed the energy that suddenly emanated from Taiyuan Xuezhai and were all surprised.

——It turns out that this so-called tuberculosis ghost really exists!

They just can't see it!

"Wang."

The Komainu Hatamoto let out a soft cry and threw the sickly ghost with soul oil all over the ground not far in front of Uesugi Tetsu.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Uesugi Tetsu patted the heads of both of them, then waved his hand to make the two Komainu disappear.

He glanced at the consumptive ghost lying on the ground, his fat constantly squirming and emitting low roars. His body proportions were extremely distorted.

This thing is really embarrassing.

However, since his own strength was so weak, it was convenient for him to wrap the opponent with spiritual power, and then let Imagawa Yoshimoto and the surrounding warriors see this sickly ghost.

——The principle behind the method of allowing ordinary people without clairvoyance to see ghosts is actually very simple.

It just costs a few hundred million spiritual energy.

Uesugi Tetsu raised his fingertips, which were pulsing with tiny electric currents, and shouted, "Everyone, watch carefully! I will reveal this consumptive demon right now!"

Hundreds of different gazes were cast at him.

As the words fell, the spiritual power in Uesugi Tetsu's body gushed out like a flood.

Then, those tiny lightning bolts tightly wrapped around the consumptive ghost in the rhythmic rhythm of breathing, causing it to sob and roar continuously, and let out a miserable howl like a pig being slaughtered.

After more than ten seconds, Imagawa Yoshimoto was the first to frown slightly.

She took a half step back, a hint of disgust in her eyes.

Immediately afterwards, continuous retching sounds were heard from the crowd - mostly from the women.

Numerous warriors stared at the consumptive demon being tortured by the relentless surge of lightning with expressions of disgust, nervousness, or seriousness. But without exception, they were all shocked, as if they had witnessed a whole new world.

Only Bai Shi blinked in confusion, squinting curiously at the open space not far away, but saw nothing.

He scratched his head and looked around, realizing that it seemed to be his problem.

After a full half minute, Uesugi Tetsu asked everyone in front of him calmly,

"Can you see clearly?"

No one shook their head.

Snapped!
The folding fan opened, and the five thunder beads held in Uesugi Che's left hand flashed at the same time.

The red-purple thunder came down with a loud bang, blasting the sickly ghost into pieces in an instant!

Uesugi Tetsu spoke, calling Imagawa Yoshimoto back to his senses, "Master Imagawa, Tetsu has exorcised this consumptive demon."

Several prompts suddenly popped up in front of his eyes.

[You killed the Sickly Ghost (260-star) and gained Soul Ashes!]

[Your skill, Five Thunder Method: Qi Combination Proficiency +70!]

[Your skill, Five Thunder Method: Qi He, has reached the proficient level!]

【You have obtained a broken token.】

[The current level of influence of the world's journey on history: 0.15% → 0.35%!]

[Your Late Muromachi Period/Warring States Period reputation +500! ]

"it is good!"

Imagawa Yoshimoto immediately nodded, and the cold expression on his face disappeared.

She laughed heartily and said, "Mr. Che's methods are truly extraordinary! They have truly opened the eyes of Yiyuan and everyone present!"

Hearing the details of the change in how Imagawa Yoshimoto addressed him, Uesugi Tetsu also smiled and bowed, and also changed his address.
"Lord Yiyuan is too kind. Today's method is just a small trick."

Imagawa Yoshimoto was extremely happy to accept the envious, solemn, jealous and fearful gazes from all around him.

She took two steps closer to Uesugi Tetsu, wanting to pat his shoulder to show her closeness.

But when the head of the Imagawa family raised her hand, she blinked and found that her height seemed not enough to support her to do this action.

Seeing this, Uesugi Tetsu squatted down slightly without leaving any trace, causing Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was also standing on tiptoe, to cough twice a little embarrassedly after patting his shoulder.

The girl had already adjusted her expression when she turned around.

She raised her arms with a smile towards her retainers, allies, enemies, and future enemies: "Don't forget, everyone, the coming-of-age ceremony has not yet begun!"

After these words were spoken, many people suddenly remembered that the protagonist of today seemed to be the silent Takechiyo who had been sitting in the Imperial Hall until now.

After hearing this, Takechiyo secretly breathed a sigh of relief and stretched her legs which were almost numb.

He glanced at the handsome young man wearing a palace official's robe and holding a folding fan, and remembered this face forever in his heart.

There was nothing more to do with Uesugi Tetsu after that.

Imagawa Yoshimoto returned to the carpet and walked into the Imperial Palace.

Under the gaze of everyone, she put the "ebohashi", a symbol of adulthood, on Takechiyo, indicating that he had left his childhood.

"As for your name, I'll give you 'Yuankang'!"

Immediately afterwards, Imagawa Yoshimoto directly granted Takechiyo, who had changed his name to "Matsudaira Motoyasu", the title of "Mikawa-no-kami" - the title of ruler of the Mikawa region.

With Matsudaira Motoyasu's thanks, the coming-of-age ceremony officially ended.

Those warriors from other countries who originally wanted to win over and get to know Uesugi Tetsu all left as quickly as possible with gloomy faces, without saying even a word to him.

Because based on what was said before the coming-of-age ceremony, it can be almost confirmed that this Onmyoji Che has nothing to do with them anymore.

In this case, we might as well quickly bring today's important news back to our lord.

Before today, few people believed that Onmyoji really existed, and no one thought that Onmyoji could possess such powerful power.

And after today, the wheel of history has quietly changed direction a little.

Even if it's insignificant.

……

The coming-of-age ceremony ended and everyone dispersed.

Uesugi Tetsu and Shiraishi were told to stay in a side hall and wait for a while.

Shiraishi, who was eating a cake he had never seen before, poked Uesugi Tetsu's waist and said, "Boss, what did you see after the lightning was released? Why can't I see it?"

Uesugi Tetsu's thoughts were interrupted, and he asked in confusion, "You said you didn't see it..."

However, before he could finish his words, Imagawa Yoshimoto, still wearing his twelve-piece robe, appeared at the door.

He had no choice but to interrupt his words and look at Imagawa Yoshimoto, who had a smile on his lips.

"Lord Yoshimoto."

"Mr. Che, and this... Bai Shi, please follow me."

The girl nodded to both of them.

Uesugi Tetsu responded, and Shiraishi put all the uneaten pastries on the small plate into his pocket, then hurriedly followed.

Soon, the two followed Imagawa Yoshimoto to a quiet living room.

Just as Uesugi Tetsu was about to speak, Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was standing in front of him, replied as if he had predicted it: "This is my daily residence. I only use it to entertain important guests."

Then, Uesugi Toru walked into the living room.

Then he saw Taiyuan Xuezhai, who was already sitting at a wooden table, looking very energetic.

He immediately stood up after seeing Uesugi Che, then bowed slightly to express his gratitude: "I will remember Mr. Che's kindness today."

Uesugi Tetsu shook his head: "No need to do that, it's just a small favor."

Taiyuan Xuezhai laughed after hearing this. He looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto who was standing next to Uesugi Tetsu and said, "You should know that I'm not just talking about myself."

He sat down and pushed the cup of tea he had just brewed over.

Uesugi Tetsu did not refuse and immediately sat down and drank the hot tea.

Seeing this, Taiyuan Xuezhai also raised his teacup and drank it all in one gulp. He said, "Mr. Che is indeed as Lord Yiyuan said. His manners are delicate, but his heart is heroic!"

What kind of review is this...

Uesugi Tetsu looked at Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was already sitting opposite him, and after a pause, he asked, "Lord Yoshimoto asked me to come here at this time, so he must have something important to ask."

"Mr. Che is wise."

Imagawa Yoshimoto pursed his lips,

"Regarding what you said earlier, that the teacher could live for more than ten years under your careful care..."

"is fake."

Uesugi Tetsu shook his head before he finished listening: "Your Excellency Taiyuan has been haunted by that consumptive ghost for at least ten months. Over time, his energy and spirit have been depleted. This is irreversible.

Ten years or something like that, that's just a lie I used to deceive outsiders."

Imagawa Yoshimoto lowered his eyes and couldn't help showing a look of disappointment.

"But if you rest as much as possible," Uesugi Tetsu continued, "your life will be safe for at least a year."

One year.

A gleam appeared in Imagawa Yoshimoto's eyes again - this was much more than what Taiyuan Xuezhai had said to her a few days ago, that it would only take a few weeks at most.

She clenched her fists, her cheeks puffed up, and she let out a silent breath: "Teacher, can you please leave for a moment?"

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Tetsu patted Shiraishi's knee under the table, and the latter ran out the door without saying a word.

He was worried that he couldn't eat sweet pastries.

In a flash, only Uesugi Tetsu and Imagawa Yoshimoto were left in the quiet room.

Silence quietly spread.

Imagawa Yoshimoto rubbed his fingertips, which was a rare occurrence.

She was wondering what opening words she should say to touch Uesugi Tetsu's heart, so that he would willingly bow down and become her retainer...

Wait, that's not right.

This idea seems to be fundamentally wrong.

——Che is the one and only Onmyoji in the world. If he leaves Imagawa-kan after today, he will be fiercely sought after by all the daimyo.

And if you want to recruit him, you will definitely have to pay a price that is completely different from recruiting anyone else.

In the silence, Imagawa Yoshimoto looked directly at him, and then spoke in a very concise and powerful voice.
"Mr. Che, please become my retainer, Imagawa Yoshimoto."

Uesugi Tetsu stopped tapping his knees.

He knew that Imagawa Yoshimoto was probably thinking about what to say, but he didn't expect her to say these words to him right away.

This is no different from a man and a woman who are still in an ambiguous period meeting each other, and the first sentence the woman says to the man when they meet offline is "I like you, go out with me."

If someone else said this, it would undoubtedly end the topic.

But Imagawa Yoshimoto is different.

She smiled faintly: "Although I say I'm a retainer, Mr. Che, you don't need to treat me as a retainer, nor do you need to express any loyalty to me."

Imagawa Yoshimoto placed her hands on her knees, her eyes bright and passionate, as if the whole world had been grasped in her hands:

"I will only cooperate with you, Mr. Che. You help me become a worldly person, and I will use everything in the Imagawa family to protect you, help you practice, and spread your reputation..."

She stood up, and the shadow of her twelve-piece dress blocked the light from behind her.
"And after I become the ruler of the world, whether you want to rise up from below, leave Imagawa and establish your own faction, or let me bow down to you, Mr. Che, and let you take this achievement into your own hands, these are all completely feasible options!"

"It's all up to you."

"Of course!"

Imagawa Yoshimoto put his hands on the wooden table and knocked over the teacup. She leaned forward nonchalantly, and her nose almost bumped with Uesugi Tetsu's.

The hot breath hit Uesugi Tetsu's face, and the girl spoke word by word,
"——But Mr. Che, you won't do these things in the future."

Uesugi Tetsu's expression was calm: "Why do you think so?"

"—Because I'm Imagawa Yoshimoto."

Imagawa Yoshimoto stretched out his finger and gently lifted Uesugi Tetsu's chin, allowing him to clearly see the thoughts surging in his heart through his eyes.

The black-haired girl, who believed that she would become the most powerful person in the world in the future, smiled.

"Because I am, Imagawa Yoshimoto."

Uesugi Tetsu sighed helplessly, raised his hand and held Imagawa Yoshimoto's hand.

He sighed, "Lord Yoshimoto, I think you are no worse than Oda Nobunaga. Apart from being overconfident and arrogant, I can't see any flaws in you."

Imagawa Yoshimoto, who had not expected that he would be compared with that big fool from Owari, was slightly stunned and looked surprised.

Then, she felt the man in front of her solemnly clench his hand.

So hard.

When Imagawa Yoshimoto heard him speak, it was as if he heard the riveting sound of the gears of fate.
"In that case, please allow me to be loyal to you for the time being."

"Lord Yoshimoto."

【You have chosen to join the daimyo Imagawa Yoshimoto. 】

[Your first stage of the main quest, Admission Ticket, has been completed!]

(End of this chapter)