Lu Bu, the Thunder General, is my adoptive father in Genshin Impact.

The figure standing at the alley entrance laughed so hard he almost fell over, pointing a finger at Kujo Sara, and his booming voice rang out again.

"Hahaha... Kujo Tengu, what kind of clothes are you wearing? Hahaha, why are you dressed like a woman? Hahahaha... Cough cough cough, I'm laughing so hard I can't breathe!"

Hearing the voice but not seeing the person, Xiao Yi had already identified the person by their characteristic healthy laugh.

A young man from the ghost tribe, fight with Arataki!

The Oni of Inazuma is not the same as the Oni of Ghosts, but rather the kind of Oni like Ram and Rem, which have long horns and immense strength.

As for Araki Ichito, the most talkative guy among the demons, he's an unemployed hoodlum who loves to wander the streets and alleys, and is known as Johnny Silverhand of Inatsuma Castle (not really).

Although he is tall and strong and doesn't look like a good person, he is actually exceptionally kind. Even if he "steals" snacks from children, he will win fairly and squarely through a game.

Logically speaking, this kind of person shouldn't cause too much trouble, but even small troubles, if accumulated, can drive a person crazy.

Kujo Sara was the biggest victim.

The feud between Kujo and Ichito wasn't as deep as her hatred for Miyamoto Tsubasa. It was more about Ichito constantly pestering her to duel over trivial matters.

As for the manner of the duel... it was truly indecent.

Ultimately, Araki Kazuto is a kind-hearted fool. If Xiao Yi saw him on a normal walk, he might have tried to befriend him, but meeting him at this critical juncture is truly troublesome.

Besides, how did he recognize Kujo in this form?!

Xiao Yi reacted quickly, immediately creating several jellyfish and shooting them directly at the fat man.

However, Ichidou's loud voice had already alerted Tadokoro. Without hesitation, the fat man activated the Eye of God, summoning a protective fire dragon to surround him.

Although the nine dragons dodged the flames with a backflip, the collision between the jellyfish and the fire dragon caused a large amount of water vapor to evaporate, instantly filling the alley with smoke.

The fog dissipated, and the fat man was nowhere to be seen.

"I'll let you off this time, Araki Ichito!" Kujo glared at him. "Luckily, this is a dead end; he can't escape even if he runs deeper into the alley."

The tall, strong, silver-haired demon with crimson horns on his forehead finally realized his mistake and scratched the back of his head sheepishly.

“But I want to remind you that your understanding of the island’s structure is inadequate!” Ichidou said with increasing pride, puffing out his chest. “Actually, there’s a hole in the wall deep inside this alley.”

Without a word, Kujo Sara turned and sprinted into the depths of the dark alley. As she ran, she tore apart the kimono that was hindering her movement, revealing her original attire as a Tenryo magistrate. She then took out a short bow hidden in a special lining of the kimono.

Kujo disappeared into the darkness. Ichito wanted to go up and help him make amends, but a young man wearing a demon mask jumped down from the roof to his side and stopped Ichito from chasing after him.

"You're wearing a demon mask, are you perhaps a fan of mine?" he asked familiarly.

"So, according to you, if I wear a fox mask, I'm a Yaeguchi worshipper?" Xiao Yi retorted mercilessly, then said seriously, "I'm Kujo's colleague, you're very familiar with the street layout of the island, right? Tell me quickly, where do the holes deep in the alleys lead, and are there any shortcuts to intercept escaped prisoners?"

Although the only two people who were initially trying to capture Kujo were Xiao Yi and Kujo, the fat man was unaware of the true situation. He must have thought that there were other shogunate soldiers lying in ambush nearby, so he would not dare to fight Kujo and would instead flee in all directions.

Since that's the case, Xiao Yi decided to go ahead and ambush him.

"Come with me." Yidou ran out of the alley.

……

After the bomb was lost, the Sky Territory Army searched the wilderness day and night, hoping to find the War Freaks' camp or the remains of their bomb storage.

But the shogunate could never have imagined that the bomb was hidden right under their noses—in an abandoned warehouse on a remote island.

The person guarding the bomb was none other than the unreliable fat man, Hiroshi Tadokoro. Because he did not participate in the raid on the Shogunate warehouse, his identity was the cleanest, and he could legitimately stay on the island to guard the bomb. Moreover, his combat strength was also among the top level of the war maniacs.

His defeat was largely due to his underestimation of Xiao Yi. After all, no one with a human physique could withstand a jetpack. Apart from that, Xiao Yi did not inflict any effective damage on him.

Nevertheless, Tadokoro Koji's claim of being a battle maniac with top-tier combat power has an important prerequisite—not counting the "mysterious person" who cooperated with the organization...

Back to the present, the fat man shook off the relentless pursuit of Kujo and escaped back to the warehouse where the bombs were stored.

He knew very well how powerful the weapon known as "Heavenly Thunder" was, and how important it was to the organization; if anything went wrong, his life would be in danger.

Therefore, the fat man made a quick decision to move the thunder bomb.

He entered the abandoned warehouse and carefully locked the door.

The warehouse was spacious, with only a few wooden crates piled up in one corner. Tian Lei was hidden inside one of those crates.

Rumble!!!

Just as Koji Tadokoro was about to open the box to retrieve the goods, the sturdy wall next to the locked iron gate suddenly burst open, revealing a large hole.

The dust gradually settled.

Arataki Ichito, wielding a giant rock-elemental club, and Xiao Yi, having removed his demon mask, strolled leisurely into the warehouse like models on a runway.

"That was really satisfying to smash!" Yidou exclaimed.

Seeing the bewildered fat man, Xiao Yi leisurely explained, "Douzi and I took a super shortcut, following you all the way, and we didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain. Let me guess, what kind of good stuff is hidden in this warehouse?"

"Miyamoto Tsubasa, it's you again!" The fat man recognized Xiao Yi and was furious.

boom!

A dazzling flash of lightning streaked across the ceiling, an explosion created a small hole, and a slender figure leaped down from it.

Kujo Sara landed next to Xiao Yi and the others: "Looks like I was a step behind you, but I didn't lose track of this guy."

Kujo was excited.

She was finally able to reclaim the stolen thunderbolt, bringing peace to Inazuma and ensuring the smooth conduct of the important grand examination.

Xiao Yi was overjoyed.

After this job, Kujo will take me to see Raijin. Then I won't have to work so hard anymore, and I can enjoy the ultimate treatment of a superior person.

Ichidou was completely bewildered.

What am I doing here? But this guy in front of me looks like a thug, I'll just beat him up!

Faced with the three menacing figures, an enraged Tadokoro Koji smashed a wooden crate beside him with a single punch and retrieved a rough machete from the pile of sawdust.

"You want to gang up on me? You want to play dirty tricks on me? Then bring it on!!!"

Chapter 18 You won't live either!

Xiao Yi and his group were poised to attack, and Tadokoro Koji was equally murderous. Without a doubt, a righteous brawl was about to begin.

The fat man, on the defensive, took a few steps forward to an open area away from the wooden crates to avoid being accidentally caught in the crossfire of the thunder bombs.

He did not launch an attack, but waited for Xiao Yi and the other two to attack, looking for weaknesses to defeat them one by one.

The fat man understood his situation. Now that things had come to this, the only way to escape with the bomb was to eliminate all those who stood in his way.

Although the attacking side had a numerical advantage, Kujo knew one thing very well: Tadokoro Koji, putting aside his terrible personality flaws, was an overly competent warrior who had performed exceptionally well in the past battle against Sangokiya.

Moreover, being in a desperate situation will increase his ferocity. If victory is assured, being traded one for one would be a huge loss.

"You must be careful to defeat him with minimal casualties," Kujo Sara instructed. "Based on that, it's best to capture him alive..."

Before she could finish speaking, Yidou had already grabbed a rock elemental mace and charged toward his target.

In the eyes of the warriors who follow the Heavenly Territory, the days when Arataki Ichito caused trouble were the most unbearable working times for them.

Ichito is a Geo-attribute Vision user and a powerful Oni, capable of easily wielding a heavy Rock Staff.

Inazuma's katana is extremely sharp, but it has a well-known flaw—it is fragile.

A samurai's long sword would only end in a tragic clash with Ichito's club, resulting in the sword shattering into pieces. Therefore, the shogunate soldiers, who cherished their swords, hated the mission of capturing Ichito the most, and each time they carried it out with the mindset of saying goodbye to their beloved swords.

At this moment, the young ghost rushed in front of the fat man. He wanted to smash the other man's weapon as usual, so he raised the rock club high and smashed it down with the help of gravity.

"Let me try the club, fall down!"

Unexpectedly, the fat man not only gave up dodging, but instead raised his weapon horizontally to block the heavy hammer from the demon clan.

boom!!!

The ground beneath the fat man's feet shattered and cracked like a spiderweb, but he himself, after enduring a full-force attack, didn't even bend his knees, and the weapon that should have broken remained intact, holding the rock club.

Ichito finally saw clearly that the enemy's weapon was not a fragile samurai sword, but a rough cleaver that resembled a greatsword.

Because Tadokoro Hiroshi was broad and stout, his sword didn't look very big from a distance, giving Ichito the illusion that he could succeed.

Now, the thick blade has absorbed the impact, making it almost impossible to forcibly destroy it.

Then we'll have to rely on our strength!

In close combat, Yi Dou forcefully pressed down on the spiked club, while the fat man pushed upwards with all his might, and the two entered a wrestling match.

"Tadokoro Koji's strength is actually on par with Araki Isto!" Kujo Sara was slightly surprised and asked Xiao Yi in confusion, "How exactly did you manage to teach him a lesson without smashing up the izakaya?"

Now is certainly not the time for chatting, because Ichidou is blocking the trajectory of Kujo's arrows, and she is both amazed and searching for the best shooting angle.

Before Xiao Yi could answer, she immediately ran to the upper right, nocked an arrow, drew her bow, and aimed at the fat man's left arm.

At the same time, Xiao Yi charged straight at the two combatants.

He didn't tell anyone the truth about losing all his martial arts skills, since Miyamoto Tsubasa's fighting prowess was well-known, and this became his bargaining chip when negotiating with the outside world.

Now, Xiao Yi's best option is to rush to the front line. Even if it takes him a long time to draw his sword, he can still give Yi Dou some water to prepare for his treatment in advance, and also distract the fat man.

Maybe Kujo will question himself later about why he didn't make a move. Let's not worry about that for now. Let's make up some excuses after the fight is over.

whoosh-

Arrows imbued with lightning attributes shot towards the fat man, and Xiao Yi also moved to a position five meters away from both sides, intending to summon jellyfish to smear the fat man's face, creating conditions for Yi Dou to attack.

Knowing he was at a disadvantage, the fat man realized he couldn't keep fighting. The Eye of God hanging on his waist immediately lit up red, like a small, red-hot iron ball.

Long, slender flames erupted, first swirling around itself, then turning directly towards Arataki Ichito.

At the critical moment, a water ball suddenly flew towards Tadokoro's mouth. The memory of being poisoned by the Jet Warrior was etched into the fat man's DNA, and he instinctively turned his head to dodge.

However, without absolute certainty of victory, Xiao Yi would not waste such a precious potion; the water sphere he had just launched was merely a feint.

It was this feint that caused the fire pillar, which was supposed to devour the young demon, to hesitate, giving Ichidou an opportunity to escape. He immediately jumped back and dodged, carrying his big club.

At the same time, arrows imbued with lightning arrived, and upon contact with the flames, an overload reaction occurred, causing the red dragon protectively created by the fat man with fire elemental energy to explode and scatter.

Xiao Yi seized the opportunity and rushed forward, using the cheap knife as a stick, twisting his waist and back to strike the fat man's chin.

Based on his accuracy and strength alone, he wouldn't keep the fat man unconscious for long, but the battle wouldn't take long to end either.

The battlefield is ever-changing; if the fat man can't unleash his protective flames for even a second, the outcome will be decided.

Ichidou seized the opportunity Xiao Yi had created for him. After dodging, he stepped forward again and swung his club horizontally at Tadokoro Koji's abdomen. Xiao Yi crouched down and dodged in perfect unison.

Bang! ! !