Tokyo: I was tricked into marrying a yandere ghost

Chapter 96 I'm gradually falling for you!

The eerie nature of the En no Ogaku statue goes without saying, because according to its origin story, its prototype is closely related to Japan's first deity. Even though it is now just a supernatural artifact, it belongs to the most bizarre type.

Just look at Shizuko Yamamura and Sadako Yamamura and you'll know...

Shizuko Yamamura was able to gain those "superpowers" because she obtained the Okunozuki statue.

While Sadako Yamamura was born as her daughter, she also became a terrifying ghost after her death. Although a large part of this was due to the fusion of Sadako Yamamura's genes with the smallpox virus, the statue of Kozuno was also of equal importance in the process.

No wonder Aum Shinrikyo likes to discriminate based on race.

After obtaining the statue of En no Ogaku, Shoko Asahara clearly wanted to become a deity-like being again.

That's why he proposed the so-called "god-human" and "animal-human." Although these things seem absurd and were completely unrelated in Kiyokawa Kiri's previous life, they have formed a strange closed loop at this moment, with a very clear cause-and-effect relationship.

"It seems you understand, Kiyokawa-kun..."

'

Shoko Asahara noticed the other person's increasingly serious expression and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he suddenly raised his hands, lifted the small horned stone statue high, and said with great passion, "What beautiful, magnificent, and dazzling power! All that I seek is entrusted to this."

"Understand me, Kiyokawa-kun... Join me, Kiyokawa-kun... Witness me, Kiyokawa-kun!!"

Shoko Asahara's face was contorted with madness, his fanaticism reaching its peak.

He extended what he considered a friendly right hand to Kiyokawa Kiri, and smiled, "I know you are one of the very few ghost stories who also possess mysterious abilities. If you are one of them, you should understand what I mean."

"The world has changed. It should now be in the hands of people like you and me."

Compared to a good-for-nothing like Tomomitsu Shinmi, Shoko Asahara would definitely appreciate Kiyokawa Kiri much more.

He had actually done a lot of research on Kiyokawa Kiri. Just a few days ago, after Shinji Tomomi, that good-for-nothing, admitted defeat, he immediately obtained information about Kiyokawa Kiri and began to study it in detail.

Although he didn't understand how Kiyokawa Kiri became a ghost story...

But that doesn't matter at all. What matters is that both of them have now broken free from the constraints of being human.

They could be called gods now.

If they are gods, then this world should be under their control, which means creating the final utopia, the so-called kingdom of Shambhala!

"You're insane..."

'

Looking at Shoko Asahara, who seemed to be genuinely inviting him, Kiyokawa Kiri hesitated for two and a half seconds, but still slowly shook his head.

He might be a little crazy, actually listening so attentively for so long.

You can't believe a madman like Shoko Asahara.

Don't forget, Shoko Asahara is the leader of Aum Shinrikyo, and this organization is particularly good at brainwashing people. Listening to such a person is no different from farting. Kiyokawa Kiri quickly made up her mind.

There's no other way to go now.

Moreover, he fundamentally did not endorse the doctrines of Aum Shinrikyo.

"Is that so? It seems we couldn't reach an agreement."

Shoko Asahara seemed to have realized something as well, and lowered his hand with a hint of regret.

He sighed. If he could, he really hoped that Kiyokawa Kiri could stand on his side and forgive what had happened before. He would even try his best to satisfy Kiyokawa Kiri's every wish.

Unfortunately, the two of them are like opposites.

If that's the case, then there's nothing we can do.

"It seems I have no choice but to kill you."

Shoko Asahara looked at Kiyokawa Kiri with a hint of pity, seemingly genuinely feeling a little sorry for him.

However, in the next instant, Kiyokawa Mist had already disappeared from his sight.

Boom! !

A terrifying force erupted from his abdomen, instantly shattering Asahara Shoko's pale gold robe. The sudden surge of power sent him flying backward uncontrollably, as if he had been struck by a battering ram.

Upon seeing this, Bloody Mary let out a long howl.

As the red light surged, countless invisible energy blades caught up with Shoko Asahara at a speed that was difficult for the naked eye to detect, striking first even after being caught off guard.

In the blink of an eye, the other person's body was covered in streaks of blood.

This ability is not something Bloody Mary possesses, but she herself is a ghost story from a psychic game, with a special spirituality and a certain learning ability. After eating the Slit-Mouthed Woman, she also roughly mastered this ability to cut everything.

Thud—

Shoko Asahara, who kept flying backward, crashed through several walls.

However, the back chamber continued to expand outwards without restraint. During his backward flight, he even raised the small stone statue, and dark magical power surged around him, instantly sending Kiyokawa Kiri flying.

"What kind of ability is this?!"

Kiyokawa Kiri had no time to dodge and could only barely cross her arms to protect herself.

But soon, the burning sensation in his muscles made his temples throb, and he stumbled into another room in a disheveled state.

Be careful, this is a curse, something created by people in the Asuka period to deal with ghost stories.

Omi reminded Kiyokawa Kiri of something in her mind.

This is knowledge that Kiyokawa Kiri cannot understand, but En no Ozunobu, who is hailed as the first deity in Japan, must have some skills, not to mention that he was also the teacher of Abe no Seimei and the ancestor of Kamo no Tadayuki.

The various Yin-Yang techniques used in later generations originated from the incantations that could be performed by the small-horned stone statue.

It is also very different from Yin-Yang magic.

If Onmyodo is more comprehensive yet moderate, encompassing divination, calendar systems, and shikigami control, then so-called incantations are techniques specifically designed to deal with ghost stories and vengeful spirits; they can also be described as "special attacks against ghost stories."

Kiyokawa took the blow head-on, and his arms immediately turned bluish-purple.

Seeing that the spell contained the power of a curse, Omi immediately ordered Kiyokawa Kiri to sever his own arms.

Without hesitation, the latter crossed his arms and forcefully pulled them off to prevent the curse from spreading further and damaging his body.

"You're still too slow, Kiyokawa-kun!"

Shoko Asahara didn't give him much time; he was right in front of him in the blink of an eye.

He braved the relentless slashes of Bloody Mary and charged forward. The latter dared not delay and transformed into a red light to try to intercept him, but was instead slapped away by Shoko Asahara, who was wielding the small stone statue.

Bloody Mary was also tainted by the curse and immediately let out a terrible scream.

"Oops..

"

Kiyokawa Kiri's heart sank to the bottom.

This supernatural item is so powerful, no wonder it gave rise to ghost stories like those of Yamamura Shizuko and Yamamura Sadako.

Just like in terms of social status, there is a natural difference.

En no Ozuno's level is far superior to Bloody Mary's. Even though the latter is a top figure in ghost stories, it is completely unable to compete with this kind of supernatural item. As for Kiyokawa Kiri, given enough time, he could do it.

However, since magic is a special skill, it will take even longer to master it!

It was obvious that even if Shoko Asahara didn't know the secret of his ability, he would never prolong the battle. After sending Bloody Mary flying, he was able to fly into the air, and then a terrifying spiritual pressure swept towards Kiyokawa Kiri like a tsunami.

Kiyokawa Kiri let out a muffled groan and was thrown backward again, unable to control himself.

However, under the stimulation of immense spiritual pressure, his body underwent a second evolution of its internal structure!

As Shoko Asahara grinned and approached again, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with rage. The next moment, endless flesh and blood began to grow wildly, and his recently lost arms instantly regenerated, forcefully catching Shoko Asahara's fist.

Then, he steadied himself completely, let out a low shout, and the surrounding air seemed to be completely torn apart by this earth-shattering force.

With each turn of his wrist, the bones throughout his body crackled and popped from his wrist to the soles of his feet. This skeleton, which had long since become a non-human monster, began to adjust itself through constant adaptation and evolution.

The gaps between the bones disappeared, and muscles and tendons quickly enveloped the surface of flesh, rippling like flowing water!

Kiyokawa Mist has already completed its second evolution, and under continuous stimulation, it has even begun its third adaptation ahead of schedule. As long as the third adaptation is completed, it can immediately begin its third evolution!

"Die!"

Kiyokawa's eyes narrowed suddenly, and her entire body, like flowing water, slowly arched and broke free.

Then, a terrifying sonic boom suddenly erupted!

With a single punch, a sonic boom erupted, and the unparalleled, terrifying power instantly pierced through Shoko Asahara's chest, successfully creating a large hole in it.

The latter instantly transformed into a meteor and hurtled out of the room. However, Kiyokawa Kiri didn't even bother to catch his breath. He forced himself to move his body in a way that defied physics and science, keeping up with the other person.

Boom! ! ! !

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, Kiyokawa Kiri arrived, stepping on broken bricks and tiles. His clothes were already torn in the howling wind, revealing a flawless body condensed to the extreme. The density of this body was even immeasurable. He stared intently at Asahara Shoko, his pupils gradually flashing a molten iron-like scarlet red.

Thud—

Another punch from behind, creating another sonic boom!

Shoko Asahara suffered a series of heavy blows, and almost even lost the stone statue of Okunozu in his hand.

But he still maintained an extremely vigorous vitality. Even as his body continued to fly backward, he suddenly raised his head and shouted excitedly, "You're really great, Kiyokawa-kun! I'm gradually becoming a fan of you!"

"Yeah?"

Kiyokawa Kiri's figure was like a ghost, and somehow he appeared behind Asahara Shoko, who was flying backwards.

The two seemed to remain still, but at such a rapid speed, there was no way to make any extra movements. Kiyokawa Kiri, with blood constantly flowing from his seven orifices, slowly raised his hand under immense pressure.

"I don't like men."

The moment the words left his mouth, Kiyokawa Kiri suddenly slapped Asahara Shoko's ears.

This move is a double-peak ear strike from traditional Chinese martial arts. If the force is strong enough, a solid strike can cause intracranial hemorrhage.

Kiyokawa Kiri doesn't know any martial arts, nor does he know any of those random moves like Tang Shou or Aikido. But even though he doesn't know them, in the constant fighting, not only his body is evolving, but his accumulated combat experience is also undergoing a rapid and dramatic transformation!

Martial arts were created by humans in the process of constant fighting.

Kiyokawa had already accumulated enough power, so any move he made at this moment was a natural progression, and he could unleash it with ease!

"Die!"

His eyes gradually turned violent, but he showed no hesitation in his actions.

However, just as his hands were about to clap firmly, Shoko Asahara mysteriously vanished from the spot.

Kiyokawa Kiri's pupils suddenly contracted, but before he could react, a tremendous force struck his side, instantly sending him flying sideways. Asahara Shoko had moved to the side at some point, his movements too fast for even Kiyokawa Kiri to catch.

Although the kick didn't cause much damage, it was incredibly strange.

Even Omi Chika in his mind was momentarily stunned upon sensing it.

She didn't see the other person's movements clearly; it was as if the other person had vanished from their original position in the blink of an eye.

However, they inexplicably launched a counterattack...

What kind of supernatural ability is this?

"Cough cough cough..."

'

Kiyokawa Kiri coughed up a mouthful of blood in a disheveled state.

There were still fragments of organs in the blood, but the injury had already begun to heal—no… it was already healed when he coughed up blood.

The damage inflicted by the opponent isn't too high; I can gradually adapt.

But we must be careful of that strange ability to disappear in an instant.

"So you're planning to stall for time until reinforcements arrive?"

"Or do you have a way to counteract this ability of mine?"

Shoko Asahara once again saw through Kiyokawa Kiri's thoughts, but he revealed a cruel smile.

"You know too little about ghost stories, Kiyokawa-kun... The abilities that the Ogiri statue can grant me go far beyond this."

The next moment, he disappeared from the spot again.

Kiyokawa Kirito still couldn't see the other party's whereabouts. He felt as if his thoughts had inexplicably stagnated for a moment.

The pause was so short that it was almost imperceptible.

After he realized what was happening, the sudden burst of power in his chest forced him to stagger backward.

Before he could mount an effective defense, the small stone statue emitted a dark glow again, and the curse was activated once more, instantly casting a series of curses on Kiyokawa Kiri and continuously eroding his body.

"I vomit—"

He coughed up another mouthful of blood, realizing the situation was dire.

If the small horn statue keeps casting spells, adding a lot of negative effects to itself, then the time it takes for it to adapt to the spells will be constantly prolonged. It must try to dodge them as much as possible, or find a way to adapt to them directly.

But how can you do that against Shoko Asahara, whose speed is so fast that you can't even perceive it with your own mind?