Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

"However, she seems very hostile towards you."

Li Fuyao calmly helped Shangshan straighten his slightly disheveled clothes, a sly smile curving her lips.

"Perhaps because..."

"I think I had her predict our compatibility before."

Chapter 304 Skin

Uesugi Kiyoshi stood by the roadside, watching an ice-blue sports car slowly start.

Through the half-slid-down glass, Li Fuyao, with a charming smile, waved goodbye to him.

He maintained his smile until the car turned the corner, at which point his expression gradually faded.

"Monk."

Japanese Buddhism is "Northern Buddhism," which was transmitted northward from ancient India to China, and then reintroduced to Japan during the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of nearly 1,500 years.

Buddhism was also very active in Japanese history. At its peak, it even amassed an army and became a powerful regional lord.

For example, the Honganji Temple during the Warring States period had nearly ten million believers and countless monks. It once fought fiercely against Oda Nobunaga, who was known as the "Sixth Heaven Demon King," and was also a key force in the "Nobunaga Encirclement." Although it was ultimately defeated, its faith was not greatly affected. On the contrary, Oda Nobunaga was called the "enemy of Buddhism," and his reputation among the common people plummeted.

Furthermore, in the development of Shintoism in Japan, it has continuously absorbed the advantages of Buddhism, and the two have complemented each other and become inseparable.

Under these circumstances, Yoshida Shinto, which emerged out of nowhere and was hostile to Buddhism, was supported by those in power for a period of time due to the so-called "political correctness." However, after the passage of time, it gradually declined and became vastly different from the mainstream of Buddhism and Shintoism.

Uesugi Kiyoshi greeted Ueno Mitsuishi in the car, but instead of taking the car, he walked to Yoshida Shrine.

The distance of several hundred meters passed in an instant.

The path that Uesugi Kiyoshi walked on was even called the "Yoshida Shrine Approach," a special street for people who came to worship at Yoshida Shrine in ancient times.

At the end of the road is a low mountain peak, with green hills and clear waters, and lush trees.

The bright red torii gate at the main entrance is eye-catching, and although it was already evening, there was still a steady stream of people coming and going to pay their respects.

Putting everything else aside, the temple has a good number of worshippers, but in Uesugi Kiyoshi's opinion, probably very few of them are true shrine believers; the vast majority are tourists, hikers, or simply looking for leisure.

Passing through the torii gate, there was a long mountain path with steps, and Uesugi Kiyoshi immediately spotted a somewhat familiar figure.

A handsome young man in hunting robes stood by the roadside, his face expressionless, clearly waiting for him.

He walked over quickly and greeted Uesugi Kiyoshi softly.

"Hello, I am Uesugi Kiyoshi. I have come to visit you at your invitation."

The young man in the hunting robe looked up upon hearing this, his expression remaining unchanged. He simply nodded, his voice somewhat cold.

"Igarashi Oniya".

After introducing himself, he said nothing more, but simply led the way, guiding Uesugi Kiyoshi up the mountain path.

Uesugi Kiyoshi wasn't one to talk to strangers, so he just glanced at Igarashi Oniya, kept his questions to himself, and continued walking.

The mountain path was not short and was somewhat steep, but the two men were clearly in extraordinary physical condition. About ten minutes later, the entire mountain was under their feet.

At the top of the mountain, another torii gate stands tall, and behind the vermilion torii gate is the main body of the shrine, which looks magnificent and imposing.

After passing the purification basins where worshippers wash their hands and rinse their mouths, and bypassing the main hall of the shrine, Igarashi Kinya led Uesugi Kiyoshi to the entrance of a side hall via a quiet bluestone path.

He raised his hand to signal, stood still at the doorway, lowered his eyes, and made no further movement.

Uesugi Kiyoshi understood and gently knocked on the door. After receiving a response, he pushed the door open and entered.

He had assumed it would be a side hall, a palace for worshipping gods and deities, or some kind of sacred artifact. But when he opened the door, Uesugi Kiyoshi realized it was a reception room set up like a tea room.

The priest, Yuzuru, sat cross-legged on the tatami mat, with fragrant tea already laid out in front of him. When he saw Uesugi Kiyoshi push open the door and enter, his face, which had been blank for a moment, immediately filled with an overly enthusiastic smile.

"Uesugi-kun, welcome, please have a seat."

"Please forgive my humble abode and lack of hospitality."

The tea on the table smelled wonderful, and the snacks were exquisite. Although the room was decorated in a low-key manner, it was still extraordinary in every aspect. This level of hospitality could hardly be described as simple.

Uesugi Kiyoya had gotten used to the polite way Japanese people spoke.

He immediately put on a somewhat fake, business-like smile and greeted Priest Hanyu.

"Oh, Mr. Hanyu, hello."

"I was caught off guard and didn't prepare a gift. Please don't take offense at my abruptness."

"The bustling scene I saw on the way here was truly an eye-opener. It seems that Yoshida Shrine is very famous in Kyoto. As a newcomer, it has taught me a lesson - there are no such prosperous shrines in Tokyo."

Anyone can say polite words, and Priest Yuzuru didn't take them to heart. Instead, he focused on the important points.

"Tokyo? This child is from Tokyo?"

"Are there any prominent families in Tokyo with the surname Uesugi?"

"Tsk, I'm getting old, I can't remember. I haven't been to Tokyo in a long time either."

Guessing Uesugi Kiyoshi's identity, the priest Yuusuke warmly invited him to sit down and poured him tea. After a round of pleasantries, Uesugi Kiyoshi, not wanting to waste time chatting with this seemingly shrewd priest, got straight to the point.

"Fuyao told me that she entrusted that matter to Yoshida Shrine, and you mentioned that you made some progress. Could you tell me more about it?"

The priest's smiling face remained impassive, but his words were full of probing.

"Yes, of course."

"Before this, please forgive my boldness, but there are some things that must never be spoken to mortals. I saw that Uesugi-kun's method of shattering my daughter's talisman with a single finger was extremely sharp. Could he be a cultivator skilled in swordsmanship?"

Kiyoshi Uesugi didn't want to mention the name of the Collectors' Association, because the attack on the association made the identity of collectors extremely sensitive.

However, he does have other titles that he can use to intimidate people.

"It was my oversight; I didn't introduce myself."

"Senior Yuzuru."

Uesugi Kiyoshi changed his name.

"My name is Uesugi Kiyoshi. I am a disciple of the Shinkage-ryu Monkyo, and I studied under Kamiizumi Hidekawa. I have established my swordsmanship and crossed the threshold of the extraordinary. I also have some experience in controlling sword energy."

The title of master was even more useful than Uesugi Kiyoshi had imagined.

Upon hearing the name "Kamizumi Hidekawa," Priest Yuzuru was visibly shocked for a moment. Although he quickly composed himself, he had certainly heard of the renowned swordsman of the Shinkage-ryu school.

"So... he's Mr. Kamiizumi's top student?"

"Ah, I also met Mr. Kamiizumi once, probably twenty years ago, during the Imperial Tournament. The young swordsman of the Shinkage-ryu school defeated eight people in a row, and even fought against a well-known veteran swordsman, winning the battle. It was a legendary story in Kyoto at the time."

"At that time, I was invited to attend the ceremony, and it was truly the first time I had ever witnessed the bravery of a swordsman."

"A few years ago, I heard that the swordsman Kamiizumi broke through the barrier between reality and illusion with his sword, and killed several gods in a dream, saving half of Tokyo. I don't know if it's true or not, but it really made us feel excited."

"A direct descendant of the Shinkage-ryu school, no wonder, no wonder!"

"No wonder she has such sharp sword energy at such a young age. Although Xiao Yuan is young, her talent is much better than mine. I also hired a famous teacher to tutor her. It's not that I'm arrogant, but even I, as her father, might not be able to easily take down her yellow talisman."

"Uesugi-kun is indeed a young hero."

"That'll be fine."

As he spoke, Priest Yuzuru took out a small, black box from his long sleeve and placed it in front of Uesugi Kiyoshi.

Uesugi Kiyoshi glanced at the small box with some suspicion, then looked at the middle-aged priest opposite him, and hesitated before asking, "What is this?"

The priest smiled smugly.

"These are some traces I found at the scene of that incident."

"Let Uesugi Kiyoshi take a look first."

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't stand on ceremony, took the small black box, and gently pushed it open.

A flash of golden light appeared, and inside the box lay an unidentified object.

This is a thin, paper-like object, about half the size of a palm, that is faintly translucent. It is gilded overall, but the material is neither gold nor jade. The surface is shimmering and colorful, and the edges have some irregular serrations, suggesting it was torn from something.

Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned, looked up and said, "Priest Hanyu, stop being so mysterious, what is this?"

The priest smiled mysteriously.

"Oh, this is skin."

"The skin of the attacker in that incident!"

Chapter 305 Vajra Dharma

"skin?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi repeated the word, somewhat incredulously.

The material of this thing has absolutely nothing to do with human skin.

Somewhat disbelieving, he reached out to pinch the paper-thin "piece of paper," only to hear the priest Yuzuru cry out in surprise.

"Wait!"

Unfortunately, Uesugi Kiyoshi was quick enough to grab the contents of the box.

In an instant, a rather intense stinging sensation spread through Uesugi Kiyoshi's fingertips.

The sword energy within his body reacted swiftly, as if protecting its master, surging forth from his fingertips.

Sword beams clashed, mingling with the whistling wind and rolling thunder.

That piece of "skin," which resembled gold leaf, was accidentally shredded by the sword's edge.

The priest Hanyu was stunned, and so was Uesugi Kiyoya.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was shocked to find that he had inexplicably destroyed what was very likely a clue.

The point of surprise for Priest Yuzuru wasn't that.

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"The extraordinary incident that happened that day was an attack on a collector from the Collectors Association by an extraordinary individual. Miss Fuyao suspected that the attacker was a Buddhist practitioner, which is why she entrusted us with the investigation."

"It's not that we're bragging, but in the whole of Kyoto, apart from our Yoshida Shinto, all other Shinto sects are in cahoots with Buddhism. Trying to investigate those monks won't work."

“Miss Fuyao is a distinguished guest of the Phoenix Courtyard family. I dare not neglect her request and immediately went to investigate the scene.”