Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

Under Uesugi Kiyoshi's visionary statement that "if Kaijo Middle School produces a student who gets into Tokyo University in their second year of high school, they will definitely become famous," which directly touched the principal's heart, he didn't even need Kudo Yuichi to ask for favors before finalizing the attendance rate and participation in next year's national unified examination—this year's exam had already been taken, so they could only wait until next year.

After finishing their business, he humbly and politely chatted with the teacher who had high hopes for him for a while before taking his leave.

Although he has some free time now, it's only temporary.

A few days ago, the location of the woman in the suit had entered the Sea of ​​Japan. Although it was still within the scope of the Collectors Association's monitoring, he still felt uneasy. Could those people's hideout be in the sea?

Then he's too far away to help.

Also, since those Outer God believers have been driven away, why is the rain still continuing?

All the accidents that happened in Arakawa Ward before—the murder case, the shadow of the giant creature in the river—all point to the Arakawa Cult. They must be the mastermind behind it all.

But what's even stranger is that the righteous Lord of Arakawa, certified by the Hundred Demons Scroll, had just met with Uesugi Kiyoshi not long ago.

So who does that sect worship?

The Outer God that Kudo Yuichi spoke of?

But faith cannot be faked. If they are using the name of Arakawa to deceive believers, then that power of faith will not flow into other people's pockets. What are those people after?

Doing good deeds for free?

The questions kept swirling in his mind, and Uesugi Kiyoshi rubbed his head in exasperation, having no good solutions.

They are now in a somewhat passive position, but they haven't come away empty-handed.

The captured young master Yamamoto, and the woman in the suit who was released, would both be good starting points.

As he was pondering a plan and strolling in the rain with an umbrella, the swordsman's keen sense of smell told him that someone was blocking his way.

Uesugi Kiyoshi glanced up casually and paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.

Hmm, you look familiar.

Their hair was all multicolored, like a spilled palette, eccentrically displaying their "individuality." Their school uniforms were unbuttoned, and their expressions were sleazy. The leader was tall and burly, with a somewhat fierce face, and of course, he looked somewhat familiar to Uesugi Kiyoshi.

Yeah, typical delinquent teenager attire.

Although it was during class time, these delinquents weren't really in class. Uesugi Kiyoshi happened to pass by the entrance of the club activity building and was spotted by several sharp-eyed delinquents, who reported it to their leader.

The man blocking Uesugi Kiyoshi's way was the pinnacle of delinquency at Kaijo High School, and the user of the entire first floor of the club activity building. He founded a club called "Domuro," which gathered a group of delinquents. They didn't cause trouble, but spent their free time practicing boxing and sparring in the activity room to exercise. In his words, it was to "enhance their strength."

Since they were considered to be well-behaved, no teachers bothered to interfere with them.

As for his name, it hovered on Uesugi Kiyoshi's lips, but he couldn't quite recall it.

Uesugi Kiyoshi definitely knows this person.

When he first met Nohara Kyoko, he had already met this delinquent. He asked Nohara Kyoko if she had received protection money. Uesugi Kiyoshi was not particularly opposed to this kind of unspoken rule and tried to settle things peacefully. However, the delinquent was ungrateful and insisted on causing trouble. As a result, he was punched a few times, lost face, and was injured. He fled in a sorry state.

Uesugi Kiyoshi initially thought that he might seek revenge later, after all, he was supposedly from a yakuza family, but in the end, nothing came of it. Later, he became busy with the Collectors Association, and he asked Kudo Yuichi to help Nohara Kyoko transfer to another school so that she could keep Rin company. Uesugi Kiyoshi gradually forgot about this person.

When they met again, he was quite emotional.

If it weren't for him, he might not have met Nohara Kyoko.

But judging from his aggressive demeanor, could he be here for revenge?

That's a bit boring.

Uesugi Kiyoshi thought to himself with a touch of helplessness—he was now on a completely different level from these delinquents. Dealing with them was no more difficult for him than a person crushing an ant.

Just as he was scanning the unpleasant face before him with a playful expression, smiling somewhat awkwardly yet politely, racking his brains to think of his name...

The tall, burly gang leader suddenly roared.

"Uesugi-san! Hello!"

He gave a perfect 90-degree deep bow, hands on his hips, his voice booming, completely unconcerned that the torrential rain had soaked him to the bone.

Uesugi Kiyoto is very familiar with this stance.

When the gangsters under Touma Maki met him, "Touma's Sword Demon," this was how they greeted him.

This is a rule in the yakuza world: the louder you shout, the more respect you show to your boss. This scoundrel has learned it quite well.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was a little bewildered by this. He still smiled awkwardly and hesitated before asking, "Ah, you are..."

The gang leader noticed Uesugi Kiyoshi's hesitation and quickly looked up, a somewhat exaggerated smile spreading across his fleshy face.

"I am Tohsaka Torata, and Uesugi-san, we have met before."

"Oh! Tohsaka, ah, it's been a long time."

Judging from his appearance, he wasn't here to fight. One doesn't hit a smiling face, so Uesugi Kiyoshi guessed Tohsaka Torato's intentions and made casual small talk.

Yes, we met at the school gate before.

Before he could finish speaking, he saw Tohsaka Tora shaking his head like a rattle.

"Please don't bring that up again, Uesugi-san. It was my fault for offending you. Please forgive me."

"Besides, that wasn't the last time we met."

“Uesugi-san, you probably didn’t notice me.”

"But I was there when you single-handedly stormed into the headquarters of the Dongwen Association and suppressed the Yakuza executives in the assessment room with an iron fist!"

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Uesugi Kiyoshi slapped his forehead as some blurry images surfaced in his mind.

It seems there really was such a thing, but he had too many things to do at the time and didn't pay attention to such a small matter.

But he immediately frowned and asked in confusion, "Tohsaka, at your age, how can you participate in the East Literature Association's assessment?"

"Is your family a branch of the Dongwen Association? I don't mean to look down on you, but shouldn't it be your father who went?"

The tall Tohsaka Tora gave a wry smile, making no attempt to hide anything.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Uesugi-san. To be honest, the situation in the Tobunkai was turbulent at that time, and my family's Tohsaka group was also affected. My father was attacked and suffered multiple stab wounds. He fell into a coma and was hospitalized. My uncle took over the management of the Tohsaka group."

"My uncle and father have always been at odds. Actually, I've always felt... about my father's assassination."

"Never mind, I don't have any evidence either."

"My uncle is a timid man. He felt that the banquet held by Dong Wenyu was not a good banquet, so he sent me to attend. I was unwilling, but I couldn't let my father's Tohsaka group be looked down upon, so I gritted my teeth and went."

"It was a blessing in disguise. I was inconspicuous, sitting in a corner near the window—I was fortunate enough to witness your rampage from the outside, cutting down countless black-clad monsters."

"You are truly as brave as a demon! Dongwen's reputation as the Sword Demon is well-deserved!"

After filtering out the compliments, Uesugi Kiyoshi immediately began to imagine a whole series of scenarios based on what was said.

No wonder Tohsaka Tora is still holed up in school. His father is hospitalized, the Tohsaka group is controlled by his uncle, and he has probably suffered a lot of exclusion. There might even be assassination attempts. He can only stay in school like a stray dog.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't show much emotion. It was too normal for yakuza to be injured or killed. Just look at the once-powerful Dong Wenjue; he still couldn't escape the fate of dying a violent death.

Just as he was about to give a perfunctory reply and hurry home, he suddenly saw Tohsaka Tora grit his teeth, kneel down abruptly, and give him an even more standard dogeza (a deep, solemn bow), speaking in a muffled voice through clenched teeth.

"I'm sorry, Uesugi-san, although I know my request is unreasonable, only you can help me."

"Please save the Tohsaka Group, please save my father!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi stroked his chin and squinted.

"I know you are the young lady's swordsmanship instructor, and it is thanks to you that the Dongwen Society has returned to the young lady's control. If you were to speak, you could definitely make my uncle back down!"

“My father’s condition in the hospital is getting worse and worse. I think my uncle might be behind it, but there’s nothing I can do about it.”

"I...I only know how to fight!"

Toraka Tohsaka bent down again, pressing his forehead against the cold rain.

"Please help me, I am willing to dedicate the rest of my life to serving you."

To be honest, Tohsaka himself felt a little guilty saying that.

He and Uesugi had a grudge, but now he had no other choice.

With her father's fate unknown and her uncle eyeing her covetously, it's somewhat similar to the situation that Azuma Maki faced back then.

Unable to return home, possessing immense strength yet only capable of powerless rage, all of this pushed Tohsaka Tora to the brink of mental collapse. He could only vent his frustrations in the school's clubroom by using a punching bag.

As luck would have it, he happened to see Uesugi Kiyoshi, who rarely comes to school.

Knowing his identity, status, and strength, Tohsaka Torato saw it as a lifeline and decided to try anything, regardless of whether it would work or not.

He wasn't exaggerating when he said that in his mind, Uesugi Kiyoshi, who charged into the Dongwen Association with only a sword, was truly as brave as a demon. These delinquents who worshipped the strong were easily swayed by this.

Uesugi Kiyoshi listened to this rather unoriginal story, but he didn't really want to get involved.

He doesn't owe Tohsaka any favors. Tohsaka isn't some legal loli with a huge figure and all-around housework skills, so why should he care?

He was just a weak, pitiful, and helpless novice swordsman who had just entered the realm of the extraordinary, not a compassionate Guanyin who could save all living beings.

There are many people in this world who are worse off than Tohru Tohsaka, and he can still help them all?

Unrealistic.

But then he suddenly had a change of heart and an idea popped into his head.

His voice became very calm as he looked down at Tohsaka Toraka, who was kneeling in a dogeza position, without any intention of telling him to get up.

"Tohsaka, I've heard you're quite popular?"

Toraka Tohsaka looked up, and judging from the tone of his voice, seemed to think there was a chance, and nodded hastily.

"Yes, Uesugi-san, don't let my appearance fool you. I've dealt with almost every delinquent in Tokyo, and I have connections at those top high schools in Tokyo. If there's anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask."

"If you can help me get through this, the Tohsaka Group is willing to become your most loyal henchmen."

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't actually care about the second half of the sentence.

He doesn't need some third-rate gangsters as henchmen; they're useless.

but

As he stroked the warm jade lamp hanging around his neck, Uesugi Kiyoshi's smile became mysterious and unpredictable.

"Um"

"Tohsaka."

Are you religious?