Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

He was certain that he couldn't be anyone's reincarnation—he could accept the idea of ​​reincarnation because he was a time traveler.

He must have had a past life.

That's why he clearly remembers that in his previous life he was a hardworking and ambitious top student from a prestigious university, majoring in the grueling field of communications engineering. After graduation, he was skilled in both hardware and software and landed a job at a large company through campus recruitment.

These past events are vivid in my mind, as if they happened yesterday, and they could not possibly be fake.

So he wants a name.

To everyone's surprise, Shuten-dōji's expression suddenly became confused, and a trace of pain also appeared on his face.

"name."

"Yes, his name, I should remember it."

"But why can't I say it?"

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"Could someone have altered my memories?! Impossible, I could never have forgotten that person!"

"No one will forget him! That kind of strongman!"

For some reason, Shuten-dōji's face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression. He was panting heavily, clutching his head, looking like a drunkard having a fit of rage.

The hoarse voice of the Ghost King echoed in the empty mirage tower, highlighting its eerie atmosphere.

"I won't forget, I won't forget!"

"Mount Shichikaku will not forget him, Mount Kuroya will not forget him, Arakawa will not forget him, and we, Mount Ooe, will certainly not forget him!"

"That was the Lord of a Hundred Demons who led the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, subdued Suzuka Mountain, and single-handedly severed the Plain of Oma with his sword!"

"who is he?!"

Why is this person asking themselves that question?

Suspicion arose in Uesugi Kiyoshi's mind; he didn't think Shuten-dōji was pretending to be crazy.

If he didn't want to talk, he could have just kept quiet from the beginning and remained silent, like a mural on the wall. There was absolutely no need for this whole charade.

This seems more like a genuine expression of his feelings.

That kind of suppressed pain cannot be faked.

That's strange. According to Shuten-dōji, the first owner of this scroll of one hundred demons, which he considered his means of survival, seemed to be a famous figure from the Heian period who could subdue this demon king.

But his name was forgotten by Shuten-dōji.

Ghosts and spirits don't have such bad memories; there must be some hidden story behind this.

Could it be that the body I transmigrated into was once the reincarnation of some great figure?

That doesn't make sense either. How could such an outstanding person die at the hands of a mere ghost, giving the ghost an opportunity to take advantage of him?

For a moment, Uesugi Kiyoshi was filled with doubts and countless thoughts—it would have been better if he had never heard of these things, at least then he would have peace of mind.

Just as he was pondering, he suddenly felt a stirring in his mind; he sensed someone touching his dream.

It felt strange, like someone knocking on the door when you're at home.

It's not difficult to do that a supernatural being is knocking on the door, wanting to access Uesugi Kiyoshi's dream. At least Ryunosuke Akutagawa once explained to Uesugi Kiyoshi "how to visit other people's dreams".

As long as both parties reach a consensus, that's fine. When they first met, Uesugi Kiyoshi was invited into the Dream Mirror by Akutagawa Ryunosuke, and they talked for a long time.

"Someone's coming. At this hour?"

With a thought, Uesugi Kiyoshi peered through the void and observed the appearance of the person who touched his dream mirror.

"...It was him?"

He frowned, deciding to attend to the guest. He looked at Shuten-dōji and said loudly, "If you're going to act crazy while drunk, you'd better go back to the wall."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's attitude was not good. He held a grudge. Even though he knew that the mortals used for the sacrifice were all the work of Dong Wenyu, the blood debt of the Yokota family would still be attributed to Shuten-dōji.

He and this ghost king were never friends.

However, he currently has no way to deal with Shuten-dōji. As for how to deal with this demon king, he will discuss it after he has thoroughly studied the Hundred Demon Scroll. There is no need to rush.

Upon hearing his words, Shuten-dōji's expression suddenly turned serious.

"Uesugi Kiyoshi, listen carefully to what I'm about to tell you."

"I don't remember his name, but I know he was one of the three great swordsmen of the Genji, a swordsman who made a name for himself in Edo."

"If you're interested, go find it yourself."

"If you find his name, please let me know. People like him should not be forgotten."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Ghost King stood up, transformed into a beam of red light, flew into the wall, and returned to being a lifelike portrait.

However, the current portrait of Shuten-dōji shows a more sorrowful expression on his face.

"The Three Unifiers of Genji, during the Heian period?"

"Could it be related to the battle where the demons and gods were sealed?"

"Damn it, I hate people who only say half of what they mean."

Despite thinking this way, Uesugi Kiyoshi shook his head helplessly, suppressing his doubts for the time being, and prepared to ask his friend.

Now, let's go greet the guests.

With a casual wave of his hand, the gates of the Mirage Tower swung open, revealing the desolate scene of Hyakki-cho.

He strolled out, and before long, a figure walked towards him on the long street.

That was a "guest" that Uesugi Kiyoshi had let in—a powerful and ruthless figure whom he had never met but whose reputation he knew by heart.

The two stood a few meters apart on the shopping street of Hyakki-cho. There were too many secrets in the Mirage Tower, and Uesugi Kiyoshi did not want to invite anyone in.

He spoke first.

"So you really didn't die. Humph, what a brilliant scheme. As expected of the powerful Dongwen leader who excels at alliances and counter-alliances, using me and the Collectors Association to kill your own brother. What a ruthless tactic!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi spoke expressionlessly and rather bluntly.

The newcomer was dressed in a black kimono and had a wild beard. He didn't look old, but his spirit and energy were somewhat waning.

I've seen this face before, Uesugi Kiyoshi.

In dreams, superhumans retain their original appearance; their faces cannot be faked.

The snake of Dongwen, Dongwen Jue.

Dong Wenju smiled gently, not minding Uesugi Kiyoshi's question, shook his head, and spoke softly.

"Nice to meet you, Uesugi-kun. I've often heard your name mentioned by Hidekawa."

“You’re wrong about one thing. I am indeed no longer in this world. The one speaking to you here is just a remnant of my soul.”

"I am linked to the spirit of Saito Dosan, the Mino Viper. I played the role of a snake for a lifetime, so naturally I can get some benefits."

"One of the viper's abilities is that it allows my soul to linger in this world for a short period of time after death. So, I sealed a wisp of my remnant soul in the Fubu Seal, intending to use it as the last means to protect Maki."

“I saw the whole battle tonight, and I’m glad I didn’t have to use my backup plan. Thanks to that, I can finally have a chat with you.”

To be honest, Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't really believe these words.

Those who believe Dong Wenjue's words are unlikely to have a good end.

He shook his head indifferently and said coldly, "When a person dies, they should go to the place where the dead should go. I've heard that there is a underworld and a hell in this world. That's where you'll end up."

"Lingering on without attaining Buddhahood will only cause trouble for others."

He didn't have a good impression of Dong Wenjue, but he didn't hate him either. After all, Dong Wenjue was his master's good friend and had saved A-Lin's life. Although Dong Wenjue's scheming against him made him very unhappy, he wouldn't immediately draw his sword against him.

However, it would be asking too much of him to treat Dong Wenjue like an elder.

Dong Wenjue's smile remained unchanged. He took a small step forward, his tone becoming even more sincere.

"Becoming a Buddha? I'd rather not. Someone like me really deserves to go to hell."

"However, before that, I have something to talk to Uesugi-kun about. I'll keep it short and leave some time to say goodbye to Maki."

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"Uesugi-kun, do you want to take over the Tobun-kai?"

Upon hearing this sudden and direct question, Uesugi Kiyotaka raised an eyebrow and narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to figure out what Higashi Bunkaku was thinking.

"Maki promised me that if I helped him kill Dong Wenyu, he would give me half of the Dongwen Association. Chairman Dongwen, are you going to go back on your word?"

His mind raced, and without pausing, he asked a pointed question.

Dong Wenjue seemed to have expected him to say that, and shook his head repeatedly.

"No, Uesugi-kun, you've misunderstood."

“I mean, the entire Dongwen Society.”

“I am willing to die at A-Yu’s hands for three reasons.”

"First, I need an opportunity to eradicate the deep-seated problems of the Dongwen Association. In the past, the Dongwen Association accepted all kinds of shady businesses that crossed the government's bottom line, but now we can't be so unscrupulous."

"The government's close monitoring is one aspect, but the biggest reason is that the environment where sin and desire are intertwined makes it too easy to breed believers in ghosts and gods. I have been busy dealing with such matters more than once. It is not uncommon for people below to be bewitched and parasitized by ghosts and gods, or even possessed. Ayu has even moved the statue of the King of the Ghost Clan to headquarters, which is the best example."

"Then, I really want to see my own heart clearly—I am going to die eventually, and I will certainly not die a good death. Even if I don't die at A-Yu's hands, I will die at the hands of some enemy. I have seen through this long ago."

“Maki will have to face this situation sooner or later, so I want her to make her own choice about whether to stay or leave.”

"Finally, here is the test for you, Uesugi-kun. It's a 100-point test, and you got 150 points. I'm very satisfied."

Dong Wenjue's gaze towards Uesugi Kiyoshi softened.

"Uesugi-kun, do you want to become the master of the Tobun-kai? This will allow you to rise to the top in one step and save you decades of hard work."

"As a price, all you have to do is..."

Before he could finish speaking, Uesugi Kiyoshi interrupted him.

"I'm sorry, thank you for your kindness, but I decline."

Dong Wenjue was somewhat taken aback. He frowned and said, "Aren't you going to listen to what I have to say?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi shook his head dismissively and sighed, "It's not that I'm being presumptuous, but what you're about to say will probably be the same old thing."

"Marry Maki, have your child take the surname Azuma, promise to never leave Maki, and then you can inherit your vast fortune."