In Tokyo, I draw cards and become a big demon

He immediately looked at the big vat.

——Could it be that the liquid inside is high-purity spiritual power extracted by special means?

Without asking the question, Uesugi Tetsu felt that his relationship with Zashiki was not yet that good.

About ten minutes later, Zashiki placed Kaga Kiyomitsu on the iron felt and gave him a good treatment before he breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat off his face with the linen towel draped over his shoulders.

"Mr. Prajna, thank you for fulfilling your mission!"

Zashiki carefully held the handle of the knife with both hands and handed it over.

Uesugi Tetsu took over——

【Kaga Kiyomitsu·Imitation】

[Quality: Rare → Rare+]

[Effect 1: Thrust Enhancement +. Using thrust-type sword skills will cause a large amount of additional damage.]

[Effect 2: Zanpaku. When using Kaga Kiyomitsu·Imitation to kill demons and monsters, the quality of Kaga Kiyomitsu·Imitation will gradually improve.]

[Effect 3: Slash Enhancement → Slash Enhancement+. Using slashing sword skills will cause moderate additional damage.]

[Effect 4: Burn → Blazing (a very small chance of attribute improvement). When using Kaga Kiyomizu's Imitation Slash, the enemy will continuously suffer both physical and mental damage.]

[——The demon sword that drank the blood of demons was further strengthened by the forging of Zashiki-warashi, an apprentice of the Heavenly Craftsman.]

Tiangong apprentice?

The unknown new term only attracted Uesugi Tetsu's attention for a moment, and then his attention was firmly attracted by Kaga Kiyomitsu's current luxurious effects, totaling four.

Especially this, the attribute promotion caused by extremely small probability!

Uesugi Tetsu finally understood - this is the power of Zashiki-warashi's blacksmithing!

Rather than spreading this illusory luck over every aspect of life, it is of course better to inject this luck into it the moment it is forged!

"Satisfied! I am very satisfied!"

Uesugi Tetsu didn't even have time to maintain his aloof personality. He took out his almighty possession and eagerly invited him, "Zashiki, can you become my Shikigami?"

God formula?

Can a monster also become a monster's Shikigami? Or has Mr. Hannya learned the Yin-Yang magic of humans and has a deep understanding of it?

Zashiki knew that only beings above the level of "ghosts and gods" could know and use such extraordinary means.

In other words, as long as she follows Mr. Prajna, she will have a backer who is as powerful as a ghost or god, and she will no longer have to worry about being bullied by powerful demons or abducted by warriors.

Zashiki seemed to see that a peaceful and harmonious life was extending an olive branch to her.

This is great, it's the environment she dreams of living in.

but--

The girl stared at the majestic Prajna mask and shook her head without hesitation, her tone gentle but firm.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Prajna."

Chapter 78: Small Zashiki, Big Dreams

Uesugi Che was stunned for a moment in surprise.

In his opinion, the Zashiki-warashi who was working alone as a blacksmith in the townhouse in Arakawa Village should be eager to hear his invitation.

After all, the blacksmith who was her master had already left Arakawa Village, and Zashiki-warashi's strength was not that strong.

He stared at the top of the girl's head - [Zashiki-warashi (One Star)].

With the strength of one star, at most he can deal with small monsters in the remote village of Arakawa Village. He will be in trouble if he encounters any foreign demons or hidden elite monsters.

Not to mention that Zashiki has focused all his skills on blacksmithing.

If a real fight broke out, Uesugi Tetsu estimated that she could fight a strong farmer back and forth, with both sides winning and losing.

But Uesugi Tetsu took back the universal possession and simply asked, "Is there any reason?"

Zashiki held the hot yet cold hammer in her hand. She bravely stared into Mr. Prajna's eyes and said, "If you become Mr. Prajna's Shikigami, you will definitely find ways to protect me from the wind and rain."

"I suppose my future life might be rough and dangerous, but I won't be living in daily fear of being kidnapped or killed by someone I've never met."

She didn't use a question, but a declarative tone.

"Of course."

Uesugi Tetsu nodded. He was reluctant to let such a rare and precious talent like Zashiki come to harm.

"I am very touched that Mr. Prajna has such thoughts."

Although he said this, Zashiki shook his head: "But this won't work."

"Master once told me that if I wanted to reach the pinnacle of blacksmithing and become a true master, I needed not only to read thousands of books but also to travel thousands of miles."

Zashiki spoke with longing: "I will learn the forging techniques of the Heian period in the bustling Heian-kyo, I will go to Mount Oe to search for the legendary meteorite iron, I will also measure this eternal land with my own feet, and visit skilled craftsmen from different eras..."

"I want to communicate and learn from those craftsmen who are more skilled than me, taking the essence and discarding the dross, and also listen to the ideas and suggestions of every talented person..."

Zashiki recounted her dreams—no, perhaps it should be said that it was something she would definitely achieve in the future.

"But Zashiki," Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but ask, "Chang Shiyuan is more dangerous than you think."

"Of course, Mr. Prajna."

Zashiki nodded as if it was natural. "It is precisely because the road ahead in this world is filled with difficulties and obstacles, and because there are so many differences in customs and understandings between different eras, that so many ingenious techniques cannot be circulated."

Uesugi Tetsu looked at the girl speechlessly.

The girl's eyes were firm. She had experienced it all, and had long known from books how dangerous and strange this world was.

But Zashiki made this decision, because she knew that she would most likely die without anyone noticing on this long journey.

She did it willingly.

"But I'm not so reckless as to set off without any preparation."

Zashiki smiled, brought a small stool, and placed the kimono and various strange props and accessories on it.

She spread out her hands and motioned for Uesugi Che to check.

"What's so good about these little bits and pieces..."

Just as Uesugi Che was thinking this, the clothes, props, and accessories on the small stool seemed to have released some seal, and emitted a deep purple light that almost blinded his eyes!

Epic! Epic! Epic again!

The quality of the dozen or so items placed on the small stool is actually all above epic level!

Uesugi Che felt a little dry in the mouth as he watched, but he soon noticed that these items all had the same effect.

——【Zashiki-warashi only】.

This directly locks the person who equipped the vehicle and turns it into a person who uses the vehicle for personal purposes.

Is it possible for a blacksmith to do such a thing... No wonder it's called Tiangong.

He raised his head and was about to speak when he found that Zashiki-warashi was pointing an exquisite little pistol at him.

And on the surface of the pistol, a dazzling golden light suddenly bloomed!

When Uesugi Tetsu saw this light for the first time, he shifted his gaze to the quality column and discovered that this inconspicuous little pistol was actually a legendary weapon of higher quality than epic.

Uesugi Tetsumu is gone.

It seems that this is a super rich woman traveling, so why should I worry about it?

Wearing this set of equipment, not to mention dealing with ghosts and gods, it is definitely more than enough to fight an ordinary three-star monster.

However, Uesugi Tetsu believes that in order to make it easier for Zashiki with only one star to use these high-quality equipment, various aspects of these equipment should be weakened.

But even so, it is still very terrifying.

Legendary weapon...Uesugi Tetsu was afraid that Zashiki's hand would shake and he would pull the trigger, and he would be shot to death.

"I was right, Mr. Prajna!" Zashiki scratched his cheek with his finger and chuckled, "If it were any other demon, they would definitely be tempted to snatch them away."

And then you shot me, right?

Uesugi Tetsu shook his head: "It seems that I worry too much."

"In that case, Mr. Prajna."

Zashiki pulled away the hairband holding her braid, letting her bangs fall down. "As a reward for strengthening Kaga Kiyomitsu, could you please wear this kimono for me?"

The girl handed over the black and red kimono, "After all, I'm almost planning on leaving Arakawa Village."

Leaving Arakawa Village...

In other words, I have been waiting for him to come and don't want him to leave without saying goodbye.

Uesugi Tetsu silently took the kimono, thinking that the way to wear it should be similar to the dojo uniform. After Ririkko helped him wear it twice, he also remembered this slightly complicated way of wearing it.

Squatting down and draping the large black and red kimono over the zashiki, Uesugi Tetsu heard the girl sigh somewhat sadly: "After this farewell today, I don't know when I will be able to see you again, Mr. Prajna."

The world is vast, divided into dozens of eras, with countless forces, demons, and strange stories roaming everywhere.

Zashiki left Arakawa Village and walked into the earth of the world, just like a drop of water falling into the ocean.

After carefully tying the bow behind her waist, Uesugi Tetsu said, "See you later."

"Yeah, see you later."

Zashiki clenched his fists and cheered himself up.

Next, Uesugi Tetsu watched her take out the coal, shut down the blast furnace, and seal the three large vats with special wooden lids. Then she came to the small field where spirit grass was planted beside the corridor, pulled up each grass by the roots, and put them in a small backpack that seemed to never be full.

Finally, she kept one and handed it to Uesugi Tetsu: "Although the gift is not valuable, this special spirit grass is not available anywhere else."

After solemnly accepting this ordinary spirit grass, Uesugi Tetsu followed her out of the blacksmith shop silently, and then saw her struggling to close the door with both hands.

Zashiki locked the door without any reluctance, because she was afraid that if she looked at it for even a little longer, she would not be willing to leave this home where she had stayed for such a long time.

That would be a shame.

"Mr. Prajna."

The zashiki, whose back was already facing him, turned around and said timidly, somewhat embarrassedly, "Could you please make me a bowl of red bean rice every year?"

"This way, even if I die in obscurity, there will still be people who remember me."

Chapter 79 Coronal Breathing

Zashiki-warashi left.

She left without any regrets, leaving only a small handsome back view for Uesugi Tetsu.

"It's like forging a weapon for me for free..."

Uesugi Toru sighed, feeling quite embarrassed.

Originally, he wanted to give Zashiki a prop, but no matter how he looked around, he only found blue and green items. Not to mention helping her, he would consider it a success if he could just not take up space in her backpack.

So, Uesugi Tetsu had no choice but to remember her last request.

If you make red bean rice once a year, then choose January 1st.

In the future, when you pray for New Year's blessings, you can also worship the little god of fortune, Zashiki.

This is Uesugi Tetsu’s decision.

……

After leaving the mysterious village of Arakawa, Uesugi Tetsu did not immediately go to Kisaragi Station or Edo Castle to commit suicide.

One reason was that he had lost too much blood and was a little tired, and maybe he hadn't taken a shower for a long time, so there was still a hint of the bloody smell of the green ghost on his body.

Secondly, the natural rational flow is about to be upgraded. Uesugi Tetsu plans to gather all his energy to practice sword with Ririko tomorrow, learn the breathing method, and then enter the ordinary world.

After making up his mind, Uesugi Che fell directly onto the bed after taking a shower and closed his eyes.

The next morning.

Uesugi Tetsu changed into his school uniform and felt a little dazed when he saw his classmates walking in groups of two or three, talking and laughing on their way to school.

Having entered the mortal world too many times with day and night reversed, Uesugi Tetsu has now lost even the most basic concept of what day of the week it is and the date.