Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

"You are so cruel."

"Young layman, please hold your hand and let us discuss this further."

He had barely finished speaking when he was interrupted by the enraged Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"vicious?"

How dare you say such a thing?

How many corpses are buried in this room? How many innocent people have died? And how many wandering souls are there?

"When you ordered them to be tortured, did you ever consider the word 'cruel'?!"

When they begged for mercy, did you ever consider sparing them?

"This is retribution. If God doesn't give it to you, I will."

Faced with Uesugi Kiyoshi's seemingly genuine statement, Master Mingkong finally relented.

"Alright alright!"

I'll tell you!

"But you have to promise me that after I tell you, you must let me go!"

Without a second thought, Uesugi Kiyoshi blurted out the two words.

"Don't think about it!"

This person is definitely going to die today.

If he doesn't die, his sword spirit will be tarnished, and his faith may collapse.

However, Master Mingkong did not give up hope of persuading Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"Young layperson, why must you press me so hard?!"

“I’m not the only one in Kyoto doing this kind of thing. I’m just an insignificant nobody.”

"I am currently a disciple of Wuxin Temple, a famous temple in Kyoto. I learned about the methods of raising Buddhist statues and the 'Indestructible Golden Body of the Divine Child' through Wuxin Temple!"

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"The Buddha you are looking for is definitely there. Go explore Wuxin Courtyard, and you will find the answer."

"I have finished speaking, young layperson. Please think it over."

"I'm not all alone here. If I want to do what I want to do in Kyoto without being disturbed, I need to find a backer."

“My shop also has protectors—I mean, extraordinary people.”

"The entire city of Kyoto is divided into countless districts, each under the jurisdiction of a different superhuman organization."

"The Shinsengumi have the final say in this area of ​​Shinkyogoku."

“I’m not exaggerating, but if you cause a ruckus here, even if your opponents are us, the ‘unorthodox’ people, you’ll still be a taboo in the eyes of the Shinsengumi.”

"Moreover, I am acquainted with Matsubara, the captain of the fourth division of the Shinsengumi. Most of the income from these shops goes into his pocket."

"Why do you think my casinos are able to operate so smoothly? Why do you think no one investigates the deaths?"

"Someone helped me suppress it!"

"The Shinsengumi holds absolute power in Kyoto's police force. Their words carry far more weight than those of the police chief!"

"Hmph, I can't hide this for long. The Shinsengumi samurai might already be on their way."

"If you let me go, I'll pretend this never happened. You can go and cause trouble for Wuxin Academy, whatever you want."

"My defeat at your hands today is fate. Your swordsmanship is extraordinary, beyond my ability to withstand. I am willing to leave the capital immediately and avoid any place where you are. I dare not oppose you. Is that alright?"

"Otherwise, if the Shinsengumi comes knocking on your door later, wouldn't that be troublesome for you too?"

"They represent this country!"

Master Mingkong said everything that needed to be said and everything that couldn't be said, without missing a single detail.

Perhaps intimidated by Uesugi Kiyoshi's guide to seducing gay men, his words, though sometimes soft and sometimes hard, were extremely humble, almost pleading.

"The Heartless Courtyard?"

After noting down the name, Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a moment, reflecting on the words of Master Mingkong.

Soon, anger surged within him once more.

Judging from this, does this monk have "connections"?

Shinsengumi

The two most famous organizations of superhumans in Japan are the Onmyoryo, the gathering place for Onmyoryoji (yin-yang masters), known as "Heian-kyo," and the Shinsengumi, the predecessor of the "Police," which gathered countless swordsmen.

These represent "law" and "sword," respectively.

This scale is not something that a rising star like the Collectors Association can easily shake.

The Shinsengumi's structure is not complicated. The core members are the commander-in-chief, vice-commander, staff officer, and the captains of each squad.

But they are very strong.

Because the swordsmen of the Shinsengumi are basically not just simple practitioners.

Most of them inherited the heroic spirit of a swordsman from the Shinsengumi in history; they possess the dual power of a linker and a trainee.

These two forces complement each other, making them significantly stronger than ordinary superhumans.

Uesugi Kiyoshi wasn't afraid of the Shinsengumi's actions; what angered him was that what was happening here wasn't kept secret.

Since this monk has someone protecting him, the Shinsengumi members who are protecting him must know what kind of business he is doing.

Do they choose to condone it, or do they choose money, something that doesn't mean much to superhumans?

Uesugi Kiyoshi had been a member of the Collectors Association for quite some time, and he was quite familiar with the few collectors in the association.

Akutagawa had some friction with him, Yuichi had a close relationship with him, and he had even dealt with Dazai Osamu's linker.

Regardless of any differences in their ideologies, everyone shares one point of consensus.

Protect humanity, vanquish demons and gods.

This is the top priority for the Collectors Association at all times.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa did it.

But how could the long-established Shinsengumi have deteriorated to this state?

I had once considered joining the Shinsengumi, a group of swordsmen, but now I realize I'm glad I didn't.

Such a scoundrel deserves to die!

Uesugi Kiyoshi stroked his chin thoughtfully and said, "Captain Matsubara? How do I know if you're just spouting nonsense and slandering the Shinsengumi samurai?"

"You said the Shinsengumi are protecting you, and that Captain Matsubara knows all about what you've done?"

"He's actually willing to collude with you in your evil deeds? To harm his own kind?"

"I do not believe!"

Master Mingkong smiled dismissively.

“I have no reason to lie to you. Every financial transaction between me and Songyuan can be clearly traced. He is a greedy and ruthless man.”

"Besides, aren't there many people who do this kind of thing?"

"Are you aware that Onmyoji practice the ritual of sacrificing living people to create shikigami?"

"Do you know that there are warriors who hone their swordsmanship with the blood of ordinary people?"

"Are you aware that ghosts, demons, and monsters roam the capital, devouring people and wreaking havoc in the region?"

"When disaster strikes, everyone sweeps the snow from their own doorstep; who can care about everything else?"

As they were talking, Ueno Mitsuishi suddenly strode up and whispered in Uesugi Kiyoshi's ear.

"Uesugi-kun, the agents on guard outside have reported that someone has broken in."

“They are superhumans, armed with swords, and there are many of them. They couldn’t stop them, so they had to let them pass.”

"They should be here soon."

When these words reached Master Mingkong's ears, his smile became somewhat arrogant.

"Young layperson, see, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

“You need to understand that this so-called Collectors Association is just an outsider. You have no law enforcement authority in Kyoto.”

"The Shinsengumi are in charge here!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, I will be arrested by the Shinsengumi and imprisoned in their jail in a little while."

Hehe. Hehehe.

"Matsuhara will definitely find a way to save me so that our affair won't be exposed."

"It won't be long before I'm able to get out."

"Little Lay Buddhist"

"Listen to me, how about letting go?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi blinked, smiled sinisterly, and flicked his wrist, unleashing a burst of sword energy.

The sword energy shredded the monk's teeth and tongue, causing him to open his eyes wide and stammer, unable to speak, coughing repeatedly as he choked on the blood.

"Stop talking nonsense. I'm telling you to die, so you have to die."

Even if the Heavenly King himself came, he couldn't save you!

Chapter 332 Pay the price

The Shinsengumi was a samurai group that emerged during the chaotic end of the Edo period. They supported the already crumbling shogunate government and were an armed organization enthusiastic about "expelling the barbarians and respecting the emperor."

In Uesugi Kiyoshi's view, they should be classified as "armed police".

This organization was short-lived in history, but it was very famous and appeared in many literary works. Perhaps it was because of this fame that they became widely known, which also helped the famous swordsmen of the Shinsengumi to have their heroic spirits passed down through the ages.

Today, the linkers of these heroic spirits have been organized and are existing again as an armed force.