Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

"it's not true."

Higa Kotoko quickly explained, "We don't actively hunt demons, but if we do encounter them, it's the same as before."

Not taking the initiative doesn't mean sitting idly by.

Doing this is a way of giving an explanation to the lords of demons and monsters.

Most demons are transformed from monsters and ghosts. There is a degree of transformation that determines whether a demonized monster can return to its original state.

As mentioned before, demons are actually a completely new entity.

The monster was corrupted by the curse, constantly absorbing and merging with it, until it was completely devoured and transformed into another individual.

During this process, the original monster had actually died.

The one still alive is someone else.

A dark side that inherits the memories, emotions, and all the negative feelings of the former.

Even Miketsu couldn't do anything about this.

A demon that has been completely corrupted has its curse integrated with its own being. A purification ritual is performed on it, using divine power to bless and purify the curse, which will also purify the demon itself.

Red leaves and Prajna are examples of this kind.

They were born from curses and resentment, and belong to two completely different individuals from their original origin.

The curse on both of them was practically an extension of their bodies.

Of course, this kind is nothing special.

A newborn demon is a new monster. Their personality may be a bit wicked, but they are not beyond being educated and disciplined.

Hongye was able to control her curse power well, suppressing it within her body.

Only those demons that completely break free from their bonds, allowing the curse to erode them into mindless monsters that only know how to kill and destroy, are truly a scourge.

After Momiji activated Heart Hunting Mode, the curse corrupted her, and this is the final result.

If this situation were to occur, in order to save Momiji, Gu Yun's only option would be to send her to the Pure World, where Miketsu would personally perform the exorcism ritual.

As a result, Momiji will be seriously injured and her strength will be greatly reduced.

But at least she can survive and regain her senses, instead of becoming a mindless beast.

"According to the new regulations, the association is preparing to accurately distinguish between monsters, demons, and ghost stories."

"Among them, the association will no longer use violent means to exorcise demons without karma," Higa Kotoko said. "We will take different measures depending on the severity of their behavior."

"The details regarding this will be handled by the teachers in the Abe family."

The absence of karma means that the monster did not harm anyone's life; at most, it only frightened people.

The association decided to punish such monsters and then strengthen their ideological education.

In this respect, Abe no Yoshiaki's family is very good at it.

The Abe family has been researching how to use psychological manipulation (PUA) for a thousand years, and they've almost come up with some amazing techniques.

Chapter 270 Yoh Asakura: Who isn't Abe no Seimei?

"If you have karmic burdens and encounter such a person, you can contact the local organization of a hundred ghosts."

If a yokai is in a state of transformation, it can be restored after purification. If it completely transforms into a demon, as long as it does not become an enemy of humans, it can be left to the Nura Clan, Hagoromo Gitsune, and Okube Tanuki to deal with.

In this respect, humans and monsters are like two countries, one country with two systems.

"Furthermore, regarding the follow-up punishment of demons that have harmed humanity," Higa Kotoko said, "the association will oversee the entire process."

In other words, even if the demon is handed over to the Nura Clan, the Exorcist Association will still follow up on the latter's verdict.

If the association is not satisfied, they are free to raise objections.

However, the details of this matter still need to be discussed by specialists, as it cannot be explained in just a few words.

"The specifics will be released in more detail in written form to the exorcists who have joined the association later."

The association can only manage exorcists within its own membership; it's a bit unreasonable to expect exorcists who haven't joined from it.

The Exorcists Association isn't a police station; they can't handle that much.

Moreover, it is not illegal for humans to kill monsters.

It's impossible to be perfect in every aspect without any oversights.

It's all up to human effort; all Higa Kotoko can say is that she'll do her best.

"Are the elders of the Mikadoin family here?"

Since Higa Kotoko specifically called out his name, Abe Yoshihira didn't dare to be presumptuous. He immediately stood up and emerged from the void, appearing before the girl.

"The head of the Mikadoin clan greets Lord Michihan."

Abe Yoshihira: "What are your orders?"

"You're too polite."

Higa Kotoko gave Abe Yoshimi a lot of respect. The heads of the ten famous families were equivalent to directors in the association, and had the power to make decisions on major matters.

"The Mikadoin family ranks among the top ten families in terms of strength. They are dressed in black and white, and their members are numerous and powerful."

Regarding the arrangement of the Ten Famous Gates, the Abe family was responsible for the education and reform of demons and monsters.

Mikadoin is quite formidable in combat.

The number and quality of the sorcerers they possess are probably unmatched by any other exorcist family among the ten major sects.

"Please ask the Mikadoin family to send out exorcists who can exorcise curses to their association branches throughout Japan."

"..."

Higa Kotoko's request caused Abe Yoshihiro's cheek to twitch slightly.

Yes, the Mikadoin family has a large number of exorcists.

But how many branches does the association have across the country? If there's one in every major city, it must have at least a thousand.

Even if you were to appoint all the heads of the Mikadoin family throughout history, it still wouldn't be enough.

Not only that, Abe Yoshihira also thought of some other things.

Why did Higa Kotoko make this arrangement?

Is it really for the greater good?

"Mikadoin is indeed very strong."

Just as Abe Yoshihira was pondering Higa Kotoko's intentions, Asakura Yo, who was chatting with Gu Yun, suddenly spoke up: "Yoshihira, this is a good opportunity. Although the Onmyoji are cursed, changing the name can still restore Seimei's glory, right?"

"Ye Wang..."

Abe Yoshihira isn't stupid; he's finally figured it out.

This is coercion!

Higa Kotoko must know about Kuro Seimei, and she also knows the true intentions of the Mikadoin family, which is the Purification Plan.

Create a world inhabited only by monsters and psychics.

This idea has always existed in the exorcist community, from ancient times to the present, and has never stopped.

However, no one has ever dared to actually put it into practice.

Because once you do such a thing, it's equivalent to forcing all Onmyoji to make a choice.

Is it human, or a psychic ability?

If you watch the Mikadoin family carry out purification, then you are an enemy of humanity.

There is no such thing as siding with neither side.

Those who do not stand on the side of humanity are enemies of humanity.

Conversely, those who side with humanity will become enemies of the purists.

As the saying goes, "the first bird to stick its head out gets shot." If the timing isn't right, anyone who dares to jump out and declare themselves emperor will inevitably face resistance from others.

Regardless of what I'm thinking, on the surface, I will never let you have any peace and quiet.

"Why did you do this, Ye Wang!"

Abe no Yoshihira conveyed his innermost thoughts to Asakura Yo, knowing that the other could hear him: "What harm is there in tranquility for you? Why cling to the filthy human world?"

Higa Kotoko's intention is to disperse the Mikadoin family's power, making them unable to contact each other in various locations.

In this way, no matter what choice the Mikadoin family makes in the future, the association can defeat them one by one and minimize the damage.

"You little brat from the Xiao Hei family, you really don't know what's good for you."

Yoh Asakura's voice echoed in Yoshihira Abe's mind: "This era is not one for you to act recklessly."

"A campaign of pacification?"

"Don't make people laugh!"

Yoh Asakura scoffed, "You think you're so great? The Mikadoin family, with those guys from hell, think they can turn the world upside down?"

"It's ridiculous!"

Only after truly witnessing the realm beyond the eighth level did Yoh Asakura truly realize his own insignificance.

Even he, facing Uesugi Kenshin, who ranked last among the twelve days, was utterly defeated.

That new world was vast and boundless.

Kuro Seimei's ideals were destined to be futile, and might even lead to his own destruction.

"I'm trying to save you, to bring you to your senses."

Yoh Asakura said, "This generation's descendant of the Dao Fan is second only to me in strength. If it really comes down to a fight, she could even forcibly take me away."

It's not that Yoh Asakura looks down on Seimei Kuro; at most, Kuro could only contend with the Spirit of the Ecosystem, and he would definitely not be able to defeat it.

"Even if I can stop her, Midori, and the old swordsman of the Ubuyashiki family."

"Can you hold off both of them?"