Shinji Ikari, the pilot of Unit-01 during the Spirit Awakening Era

"Yes, this is a direction." Asuka bit her finger. The news Shinji Ikari brought her made her forget all her disappointment. For her, this was incredibly good news. Her life needed direction! And now, she had it!

"Look at that idiot next door, he's fooling himself again. It's such a simple thing, but he insists on making a fuss about some weird things." Kanzaki Reimi, who was lying behind Rei Ayanami, pinched the corner of Rei Ayanami's mouth with her fingers, making a very ugly smile.

"Well!" Just hearing that sound was enough to put Asuka into battle mode. Unlike a certain celebrity student who ran around everywhere, she diligently attended classes every day! Class 3-4 was quite an interesting group in a way, and Asuka had made some new friends there.

But this definitely doesn't include the woman in front of you!

"Kansaki Reimi, just say what you want to say!" Sure enough, the tension was palpable right from the start.

"Their relationship hasn't improved at all?" Shinji Ikari gestured to Rei Ayanami, who then moved closer to him, and the two whispered to each other, their heads close together.

"Hmm! Hmm!" Rei Ayanami nodded twice, a rare occurrence! This indicated that the matter was indeed very certain. Reimi Kanzaki and Asuka had reached the point where they would arm wrestle in every situation except for physical fights. One was a top student who graduated from university, and the other was a super genius with an extremely high IQ. When the two of them argued, they could drive the teachers crazy.

"So what do we do now? Watch them argue? That sounds pretty good too." Shinji Ikari looked at the scene before him and decisively decided to watch the show. Stop them from arguing? Why? They're not going to fight, isn't it good to watch?

"Hmm..." Rei Ayanami picked up two flatbreads, filled them with grilled meat, handed one to Shinji Ikari, and made a gesturing gesture.

"?!" Shinji Ikari was shocked! Rei Ayanami, what's with that eager look in your eyes?! It's like you've wanted to do this for a long time?!

"Uh-huh!"

Chapter 380 That's not me

"Shinji! You really deserve it..." Ryoko Sakaki struggled to suppress her smile, looking at Shinji Ikari's grimacing face, and felt that tonight was absolutely worth it.

Encouraged by Rei Ayanami's eager gaze, Shinji Ikari and she unleashed their double technique, stuffing grilled skewers and pancakes directly into Remi Kanzaki and Asuka's mouths. However, there was a little mishap along the way...

Rei Ayanami stuffed the food into Reimi Kanzaki's mouth to stop her from eating it. Reimi Kanzaki was surprised, but she still happily accepted Rei Ayanami's quasi-feeding.

But what about Shinji Ikari? (What's wrong with Sogou? I don't know when it started, but the first character of "ne" is always correct, and it even thoughtfully added the pinyin for me, thank you!)? As an S-rank character, Shinji Ikari's movements were naturally swift and precise, needless to say. After stuffing it into Asuka's mouth, Shinji Ikari subconsciously pressed... well, pressed... even feeding a prince a pancake wouldn't be this easy...

Shinji Ikari didn't realize what he had done until he heard Ayase Kurosawa's silvery laughter.

At that moment, Asuka's mouth was stuffed with an entire pancake filled with barbecue meat. Completely bewildered, Asuka was almost sent flying by Shinji Ikari's sudden move. She coughed for a long time before finally recovering. Ryoko Sakaki hurriedly patted her back and handed her water. It took Asuka a minute or two to calm down.

At this moment, Asuka, driven by malice, decided without hesitation to take revenge on Shinji Ikari. She glanced around at her surroundings, grabbed a bottle of cola, seemingly wanting to take a sip, but suddenly the bottle she held up was shaken rapidly.

At this moment, Shinji Ikari realized what was about to happen and tried to back away, but he hadn't expected Rei Ayanami to be silently standing behind him. If Shinji hadn't been agile and stopped immediately, he would have definitely knocked Rei over. But that brief pause was enough for Asuka to unleash her revenge!

They shook the cola thoroughly and aimed it at Shinji Ikari, spraying it wildly. Since Shinji was quite certain that he couldn't dodge it, he simply stopped dodging. However, he grinned and watched Asuka, who was high-fiving Rei Ayanami, grumbling and complaining. He clearly felt that he had been tricked by the two of them.

"I'm going to change my clothes..." Shinji Ikari rolled his eyes at his girlfriend. She's got a temper that's gotten worse! She's not even on her boyfriend's side! Traitors need to be punished!

"Hmph!" Asuka tossed her head. Shinji Ikari's actions were so sudden that, to be honest, she was even a little bit delighted at first. But then her eyes widened in shock! Shinji Ikari actually... Her jubilant girlish heart shattered instantly!

"Hahaha...Shinji, you really did a great job!" Onizuka Eikichi and Murai Kunio, who had somehow appeared out of nowhere, loudly mocked Shinji Ikari. To be honest, Shinji's actions were probably like making a woman make a wish over a cake, and then, while she was making her wish with her eyes closed without any warning, pulling out the candles and slamming them into her face! Even worse!

"Nagisa-nee, how about I help you catch him!" Shinji Ikari turned to Nagisa Danma, who was nestled in Ryuji Danma's arms watching the spectacle, and maliciously offered this suggestion. Just now, Nagisa Danma had ultimately failed to catch Eikichi Onizuka and give him a good beating, allowing him to escape.

Now, this unscrupulous teacher is actually jumping around in front of him! Well, if Nagisa Danma were to nod his head today, Eikichi Onizuka could start thinking about where his grave should be... No, he doesn't need a grave, he can just be buried on some mountain, just like he did to Reimi Kanzaki back then! Shinji Ikari felt that his arms were quite strong, and he would definitely be very efficient at digging a hole.

"No need, go change your clothes. Aren't you uncomfortable covered in Coke?" Danma Nagisa, who wasn't Yasha, covered her mouth, looked at the young couple fooling around in front of her, touched her husband's hand, and put on a gentle smile.

"Fine..." Shinji Ikari walked back to his room in a bad mood. Speaking of which, Shinji really felt grateful to Ryuji Danma. He had recently built a tiny bathroom for Shinji in his room, only one or two square meters in size. Although it was just a squat toilet and there was no hot water, Shinji was still very satisfied. After all, at his current level, the temperature of the water was no longer a big problem.

"Pfft..." Ryoko Sakaki glanced at Rei Ayanami, then exchanged a look with Asuka, and the two of them suddenly burst out laughing.

"Speaking of which, what's the deal with that white-haired guy?" Asuka's eyes darted around before she suddenly asked.

"White hair? You mean Sister Ming?" Ryoko Sakaki pretended to be confused without hesitation.

"That Nakiri girl, the way she looked at Shinji Ikari was clearly off." Asuka looked at Ryoko Sakaki and suddenly realized that this woman was a very cunning person. As a prominent member of Totsuki Academy, could she really not know that the Nakiri family had suddenly sent two direct descendants to NERV headquarters? She was busy with matters related to Shinji Ikari.

"Oh! You mean Alice Nakiri?" Ryoko Sakaki wiped her hands and looked at Asuka beside her. "I know about her and Shinji Ikari. Before you, she was the last person who seriously tried to steal Shinji away." Ryoko Sakaki casually dropped a bombshell.

"Pfft...cough cough...what do you mean by 'stealing Shinji Ikari'? I have absolutely no relationship with that idiot Shinji..." Asuka blushed instantly and looked at Ryoko Sakaki with a conflicted expression. Being exposed by someone's real girlfriend was really making her feel incredibly embarrassed.

"Oh? Then I'll take that seriously. After all, compared to some older sisters who are just trying to relieve stress and have some fun, there are quite a few people who genuinely want to stay by his side." Ryoko Sakaki pouted, annoyed. How attractive is Shinji Ikari to women? According to Aise Kurosawa, he has the look of someone who's difficult to deal with when it comes to women!

When Sakaki Ryoko ran into Izumo no Okuni at the rented apartment, she didn't immediately recognize Okuni in her casual clothes. Usually, Okuni was dressed as a shrine maiden, and this change in appearance made her genuinely unrecognizable. This was the first time Sakaki Ryoko had felt such a sense of crisis! So she turned and left, tears welling up in her eyes as she went.

Shinji Ikari quickly caught up without explaining, simply telling her to eavesdrop outside, saying she would understand after listening. Ryoko Sakaki already knew she had misunderstood Shinji after hearing his words, but she still listened carefully to Shinji and Okuni Izumo's conversation. This was the first time she learned that Shinji was actually an exorcist who made a living from it.

As for Alice Nakiri, that woman was even more direct. While Nakiri Private Middle School didn't have any food battles, Totsuki Academy did. After Ryoko entered Totsuki Academy, this woman specifically came over, wanting to provoke her and challenge her to a real food battle. Ryoko Sakaki completely ignored her. Food battles within the academy required registration. Could those two register a real food battle? Were they even worthy?

Moreover, during that time, Ryoko Sakaki, who had just been promoted to Totsuki Academy, was with Gin Dojima preparing for the food battle at the Mountain God Festival. She really didn't have the time to mess around with Alice Nakiri. After that, Ryoko Sakaki asked Shinji Ikari when she had offended the "royal family" of the Totsuki Group.

Shinji Ikari frankly recounted everything that had happened between him and Ryoko. After listening, although Ryoko Sakaki understood the special circumstances at the time, she was still so angry that she left a row of teeth marks on Shinji's shoulder before Shinji tackled her to the ground.

As for Asuka, Ryoko Sakaki wasn't too worried. First, Asuka was clearly not Shinji's ideal match; second, Asuka's tsundere personality made things a bit exhausting for Shinji in their interactions (similar to how a husky can only be loved by someone else—dating a tsundere girl can be incredibly tiring). If there really had to be a third reason, it would be that she was already in his shoes, had already gained his sister's approval, and now perhaps she should add a fiancée to that list?

At this moment, Shinji Ikari, whose hair was slightly damp, came out of the room. He had simply changed his clothes and rinsed his hair; he would have to take a proper bath after the event ended.

"Hmph!" Ryoko Sakaki glanced at Asuka. "If it's just ambiguous, I can tolerate it~ But just so you know, the Lord of Mount Hikami thinks you're quite cute. She asked me to tell Shinji that you're not the kind of support you're looking for, but being friends would be nice."

"The Lord of Mount Hyugami?" Asuka tilted her head and glanced at Ryoko Sakaki. "Even if you're going to deliver a message, it shouldn't be you." Her words clearly showed disbelief. Asuka naturally knew very well who the Lord of Mount Hyugami was referring to, but if she were to deliver a message, shouldn't it be Shinji the Baka...? Okay, she roughly understood what was going on. What an unexpectedly considerate fierce god.

"What are you two talking about? They're whispering to each other on the side." Shinji Ikari looked at Ryoko Sakaki and Asuka beside him with a look of adoration. He couldn't deny that the beautiful girls were breathtaking in every way. However, if one of them was his girlfriend, he'd better figure out who his gaze should be admiring... otherwise, he might have to loosen up his muscles.

While there are indeed quite a few pretty girls in Class 3-4 taught by Eikichi Onizuka, only Reimi Kanzaki and Miyabi Aizawa are at the same level as Ryoko Sakaki and Asuka. The other one is just good-looking and has a good figure.

However, because Ryoko Sakaki and Asuka chose a rather secluded spot to chat, not many people paid them any attention. The group of students ate and drank as usual, and with Kunio Murai and others acting silly and goofy like Eikichi Onizuka, the students were having a very good time.

"Discussing someone's love story, huh!" Ryoko Sakaki made a peace sign, mimicking cutting something, leaving Shinji Ikari speechless. She's trying to blackmail me now! Great!

"What love story do I have? It's basically just me being tossed around by a bunch of people." Shinji Ikari smiled bitterly. With this little black book open, tonight's activities are halved, and denying it is halved again. So Shinji Ikari chose to lie down and let it go. As long as I don't mind the embarrassment, you can't do anything to me.

"So now you know what it means to be a slippery character, right?" Ryoko Sakaki scoffed at Shinji Ikari for trying to get rid of her with such a lame excuse, what a pipe dream he was having. She turned to Asuka and shrugged, as if she was just unlucky and had met the wrong person.

Asuka smiled in agreement, and the two of them immediately burst into laughter.

"By the way, Ayato... any news lately?" Asuka thought for a moment and asked Shinji Ikari about Ayato Mikami's situation—a poor soul who was once a friend, but would later become an enemy.

“I haven’t been in contact with him since he disappeared in Mexico. It seems that Ayato Kamina is probably going to the United States to investigate the Babem Foundation…” Shinji Ikari sighed when he mentioned Ayato Kamina. Although several days had passed, Shinji still felt very sorry for his friend.

However, after the initial regret, Shinji Ikari was also very clear that, unlike in the original work, he, who had made his choice earlier than Shinji, was essentially... "He was already an enemy..."

"Yes, but don't be too pessimistic. Things might take an unexpected turn for the better." Asuka seemed to be comforting Shinji Ikari. "It looks like this banquet is almost over. I'll be going now. Ryoko, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"

"Hahaha... I secretly fed myself in the kitchen." Ryoko Sakaki looked at Asuka, who had been preoccupied but now had a cheerful smile on her face, and replied with a smile.

"Oh, cheating and sneaking out is not acceptable!" Asuka said with a double meaning. As a confident girl, she believed that if everything was fair, she would not lose.

"Hmph... It's fine if you think that way~" Ryoko Sakaki didn't mind Asuka getting a little verbal advantage, "Just be happy."

"Are you happier?" Asuka looked at the group of third-year, fourth-class students who had already started helping to tidy up, and shook her head. "Being a carefree idiot does make it easy to be happy every day, but that's not me."

"Then I'll just have to work myself to the bone," Shinji Ikari said irritably.

"Hmph! Baka Shinji!"

Chapter 381 The Spark

“SEELE may reach a compromise with the Babem Foundation soon. If there are no surprises, SEELE will eventually reach a comprehensive exchange agreement with the Babem Foundation, which will most likely include your part.” Misato Katsuragi supported herself on her legs, panting heavily. With her heavy breathing, in addition to the dripping sweat, there was a landscape of undulating mountains.

"My data or a body tissue sample?" Shinji Ikari, who had just broken a light sweat, asked a very simple question. He then glanced at Misato Katsuragi, who had dragged him out for a run and hike early in the morning instead of his usual morning exercises. He figured this must be revenge for making her work overtime! Otherwise, given Misato's lifestyle, would she really get up this early? Shinji Ikari simply couldn't believe it!

“They have everything. They probably take some of what we submitted to them before and give it to them. Of course, it’s not just yours. I think they won’t miss any information on all the EVA pilots.” Misato Katsuragi stood up and stretched. “So I have a very realistic deduction.”

“Just like in the TV series, at the end of the series, all the main villains start to unite, right?” Shinji Ikari said with a smile. “We originally thought that they would most likely unite in the end. After all, they are not stupid. Although we can’t completely guess their purpose, we can more or less sense that something is wrong.”

"The results from TERRA are quite bad. They seem to have anticipated this situation, but..." Misato Katsuragi tried to contact someone in TERRA who seemed to have some sympathy for Ayato Kamina, but the result was shockingly bad! The other party's attitude was almost like... although we are unwilling, let's just give up.

“There’s nothing we can do. They were crushed by Babem. Think about what the American branch did.” Shinji Ikari gestured to the mountain path in front of him, essentially asking Misato Katsuragi if she wanted to continue running. After all, for Shinji Ikari, this level of training was probably just a minor form of strenuous exercise.

“That’s true. Let’s walk a bit. We’ve already covered five kilometers, and I’m starting to feel the strain.” Misato Katsuragi let out a long sigh, completely lacking in composure, and then gestured for Shinji Ikari to catch up.

"Here you go! If you don't run now, the mountain wind will easily catch you a cold." Shinji Ikari shook his head. This was the Misato Katsuragi he knew—motivated, but somewhat lazy. "Any new information from that old man? Compared to the somewhat distant Babem Foundation, the threat from SEELE is more direct."

"We've been extensively collecting data on the Himuro Mansion and Himuro Kirie." Misato Katsuragi hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth. There was no point in hiding it. Even if she didn't say it, Ritsuko Akagi would know, and she might tell Shinji Ikari about it at any time.

"You're asking for death!" A loud bang came from Shinji Ikari's body, which startled Misato Katsuragi. "Although I know that the information that Ritsuko Akagi handed over was basically fabricated, and its value is questionable, if she really wanted to deal with my sister, it would be a surprise if she didn't make things worse, this kind of action feels very dangerous."

Shinji Ikari was quite surprised by this situation. Himuro Kirie had always given him the impression that as long as his sister took action, there wouldn't be any problems; clinging to his sister's delicate, slender legs would basically guarantee safety. After all, even the few overpowered characters Shinji knew, like Maou Sadao and Gojo Satoru, had stated that, barring unforeseen circumstances, even at full strength, they could at most manage a mutual destruction with Shinji's sister.

However, Gojo Satoru added that if some special assistance were available, it might be possible to resolve the battle without taking damage; of course, the question then becomes how much of a price would be paid afterward.

“I think this might be a warning.” Misato Katsuragi patted Shinji Ikari on the shoulder, signaling him to calm down. “Commander Ikari has his own intelligence channels. For him, provoking Kirie Himuro at this time would be completely pointless. It shouldn’t help him or his plans in any way, so…”

"So it's just one more thing to be suspicious about." Shinji Ikari said with a resolute tone, "I don't have any plans at headquarters this afternoon, so I'll skip work. Eikichi Onizuka will help with things at the school." Shinji decided to go to the Himuro mansion first. Although he didn't know what the other party planned to do, it was necessary to prepare the necessary warnings and do the work in advance!

"I'm fine on my end. I've said everything I needed to say. The rest isn't that important, and I doubt you're in the mood to listen anyway. Take a look for yourself when you have time." Misato Katsuragi smiled and patted Shinji Ikari, causing a small USB drive to fall into his hand.

"Okay, then I'll be leaving now!" Shinji Ikari turned around and pushed off the ground, then darted back and forth among the treetops. After running up the mountain for more than half an hour, Shinji Ikari came down the mountain in a minute.

"This guy... didn't even offer me a ride! I have to slowly run back!" Katsuragi Misato, who hadn't exercised in a long time, slowly ran down the mountain with a lot of complaints.

"Someone's trying to harm your sister first?" Izumo no Okuni looked at his phone. It was indeed Shinji Ikari's phone number, not some lunatic who escaped from a mental hospital. "Wait, you don't have a half-sister, do you? Or even a half-sister would do."

"Let's get down to business..." Shinji Ikari jumped into his yard. Since it was the weekend, Rei Ayanami was cleaning for Nagisa Danma, who was still in bed. Ryoko Sakaki had just gotten up and was getting dressed because she was exhausted. So Shinji had to drag his motorcycle to the porch first.

“I’m also very serious… I really can’t imagine what kind of idiot would want to mess with Himuro Kirie.” Izumo Okuni clicked his tongue. “Although with the Onmyo-ryu’s strongest fighting force right now, Maekiri, he wouldn’t be completely overwhelmed by your sister, even with Goki added and Super Mode activated, it would probably be very difficult for him to escape unscathed from your sister.”

Izumo no Okuni gritted his teeth, "Of course, I know some methods are very beneficial to spirits..."

“Gojo Satoru said there are some special items that are extremely harmful to spirits, or that can be forcibly controlled after paying a huge price, something like that.” Shinji Ikari took a deep breath. Perhaps it was for some special reason, or perhaps he was simply worried that Shinji would find out what they were and force his way in and destroy them. After all, Gojo Satoru knew very well how much affection Shinji had placed in Himuro Kirie after his grandparents passed away, lacking any family ties. Gojo Satoru wasn’t surprised that he would do such a thing.

“Theoretically, it is indeed possible, but apart from a few things that are called divine artifacts, there is simply nothing that can do this. After all, your sister's status is that of someone almost at the pinnacle of humanity... As far as I know, such a thing is almost impossible to exist in Japan.” Izumo no Okuni also became serious. Shinji Ikari was not one to joke around. “Can I ask the intelligence officer for the reason?”

"My father has started a massive search for information about Himuro Kirie and the Himuro Mansion." Shinji Ikari made no attempt to hide anything. Izumo Okuni, who was on the other end of the phone, was a top-notch information broker, and her sensitivity to various information far surpassed his own.

"...There's about a 30% chance this is true." Izumo no Okuni immediately made his judgment. Although the Onmyōryō and Izumo no Okuni, as the pillar of the Onmyōryō, were extremely indifferent to Gendō Ikari because of Shinji Ikari, a calm judgment was still necessary when assessing these matters.

Izumo no Okuni has also visited NERV. Shinji Ikari's popularity within NERV is undeniable. To put it bluntly, if NERV were to experience internal strife, who would most people listen to? That would be a very interesting question! After all, in the eyes of most people, Shinji Ikari is their hope!

"Thirty percent?" Shinji Ikari frowned. This level of credibility was indeed surprisingly reliable.

“A 30% credibility is enough to start a lot of necessary actions, okay!” Izumo no Okuni was speechless at Shinji Ikari’s ignorance. “I will take care of the specific intelligence gathering. You should hurry up and go to your sister’s place. Seriously, there have been too many things going on lately.”

"Thank you..." Shinji Ikari clicked his tongue. He should have gone to find Yuu Aso, but Yuu Aso was about to get married. In their industry, marriage usually meant retirement. He shouldn't have dragged him into this mess again. This was the best blessing a friend could give.

"Don't mention it! The Onmyo-ryo is counting on your fiancée's open house at the shrine up the mountain so we can move in! After all, the benefits we received from the Himuro Mansion and Minakami Village are already too good to pass up." Izumo no Okuni said with a grin, "Bye! It really hasn't been that long since I've caused any trouble, oh yeah!"

"Your sister Okuni seems to be full of energy right now!" Shinji Ikari felt a slight ache in his waist and turned around to meet Ryoko Sakaki's ambiguous smile. Shinji grimaced to indicate that he was still in a little pain. "Hmph! But something happened to your sister?" She had overheard Shinji and Okuni's conversation and roughly understood what had happened.

"Yes, the probability of it being true is quite high. Sigh... I'm sorry, it looks like I won't be able to spend much time with you this weekend." Shinji Ikari sighed. The businesses in New Tokyo that suffered heavy losses due to the coup were currently offering discounts and promotions in an effort to salvage their sales for the month, so the two of them had originally planned to go to New Tokyo for a good look around.

"Go ahead, your sister is much more important than shopping! Besides, I've received a lot of kindness from her!" Ryoko Sakaki took the helmet from Shinji Ikari's hand, helped him put it on, and gestured for him to go and come back soon.

"I'll be right back. After all, it's only time I need to go over and check things out, and give them a brief explanation." So Shinji Ikari didn't think much of it, nor did he intend to say anything more. He waved to Ryoko Sakaki, pulled the handle, and rushed out.

"Hello, Master Dojima?" Ryoko Sakaki thought for a moment. In the past, she would always ask Shinji Ikari's sister for help when she encountered something. Even now, Himuro Kirie has always been a protector of the Totsuki Group. The offerings they have made have always been just some reasonable repayments. Now it is time for them to repay Himuro Kirie!

"Sakaki Ryoko, has something gone wrong again?" Dojima Gin's hearty laughter came through the phone. His newly accepted female disciple was truly skilled. Putting aside everything else, no one could compare to her in brewing. Moreover, she seemed to have recently developed another system: "pickled".

“It is indeed a problem. Shinji Ikari just received some uncertain information. It seems that someone wants to harm the Himuro Mansion and Himuro Kirie. Shinji has already set off for his sister’s place.” Ryoko Sakaki quickly told him what she knew. “Shinji’s friend, Okuni Izumo, has already started to make moves.”

"Huh?!" Dojima Gin immediately frowned. The news his disciple had given him surprised him. To take action against Himuro Kirie? This was a very unexpected choice. Putting aside everything else, there were dozens of shrine maidens undergoing training outside the Himuro mansion. Anyone below A-rank shouldn't even bother going there. Moreover, the Himuro mansion also had an A-rank troublemaker. She was no longer just good at throwing talismans; she wielded the Himuro style with incredible skill. There was also Himuro Kirie, whose level far surpassed that of a typical S-rank. With the special advantage of the location, trying to cause trouble for Himuro Kirie was practically suicide.

"I understand. Leave this to us. Don't linger there any longer. Get back to Totsuki Academy as soon as possible." Dojima Gin didn't hesitate. He hung up on Sakaki Ryoko and called Nakiri Senzaemon. After communicating with the old man, Dojima Gin made a series of calls to buy information.

Why is Dojima Gin so proactive in doing the work? Himuro Kirie has done a great favor for the Totsuki Culinary Group. After the Mountain God Festival, helping them withstand pressure from all sides was not the biggest thing; the key was the transmission of the Himuro-ryu style, which was practically a mentorship to the entire Totsuki Culinary Group! They have almost no way to repay her! Now that such a situation has arisen, it's time to make these mentally unstable guys the tools for the Totsuki Culinary Group to repay Himuro Kirie's kindness!

Chapter 382 The Situation of Himuro Kirie

A fierce roar came from afar. A priest from the Onmyōryō (Yin-Yang Bureau) glanced over and recognized the familiar figure. Without a doubt, it was Shinji Ikari riding his heavy motorcycle, rapidly approaching the Himuro mansion.

"The eldest son of the Himuro family has returned." The priest turned and said to the people behind him. A shrine maiden with more decorative clothes behind him put down her broom, her eyes flickering with a complicated expression. She recognized Shinji Ikari. Not long ago, when this brat went to Izumo Shrine to settle his quest, he kept calling him "senpai." Now it was her turn to call him "senpai."

After Shinji Ikari called Izumo no Okuni, Okuni immediately notified the personnel stationed at each of the various Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang). Although the Totsuki Clan did indeed receive the most favorable information, the Onmyōryō were the ones responsible for guarding these three locations, and they would not stand idly by while someone dared to spy on the residences of these malevolent gods.

Therefore, the Yin-Yang Bureau strengthened the manpower in places such as the Himuro Mansion, Minakami Village, and Mount Hikami, and also mobilized some strong people from nearby areas to guard them. Even if they were no match for the attacking enemy, their battle with the enemy would serve as a warning to the owners of these three places.

"Thump!" As Shinji Ikari stopped his car in front of the Himuro mansion, a grin spread across his face as he looked at the shrine maidens and priests who were there for their studies. "Yo, Mazuki-nee, what brings you here? How's the baby at home?"

"..." The shrine maiden, whom Shinji called Asuka-nee, rolled her eyes at Shinji. After bowing to him, she said in a gentle tone, "Welcome home. I have already informed the head of the family. Thank you for your concern, young master."

“…Ah, the Onmyōryō has so many strange rules.” Shinji Ikari sighed, shook his head, and tossed his helmet to the priest beside him. “I’m going down now. You haven’t talked to my sister yet, have you?”

"We've only increased the guards a bit; we haven't informed the clan head, Lady Kirie." Mazuki bowed slightly. She wasn't representing herself now, but rather the guardian of the Onmyo-ryo here; she wanted to make as few mistakes as possible.

"Hey!" Just as Mayu's thoughts were starting to wander, her pupils suddenly contracted, and a figure swept past with a gust of wind, delivering a flying kick that whistled through the air directly to Shinji Ikari, who seemed completely unprepared.

"Little guy, is this how you target me?" Shinji Ikari slightly shifted his body, then enveloped his hand in spiritual energy and mercilessly unleashed a powerful punch down on the little guy's back.

"Thump!" Ma Yue twitched her lips. In the billowing dust, a cedar tree that was at least 40 years old slowly fell in front of her. This was the Himuro mansion. Who would dare to cause trouble here normally! Even without Himuro Kirie inside getting angry, the Onmyōryō priests and shrine maidens who were training here would be enough to hang up and whip the troublemakers. But right now, they really couldn't do anything about these two.

After reaching S-rank, Shinji Ikari's immense destructive power was on full display. The sight of the two figures leaping swiftly through the forest and attacking each other rapidly in mid-air left the assembled priests and priestesses quite shocked.

Himuro Mimori, the seemingly carefree and playful heiress of the Himuro family, is actually this strong?!

Himuro Mimori is definitely stronger! Unlike Shinji Ikari and the others, as a spirit who has experienced divine punishment under the final protection of her mother, Himuro Mimori is practically immune to any bottlenecks. If it weren't for Shinji Ikari's accumulation of power in his previous lives, he would have been completely overwhelmed by the girl in front of him, instead of being able to suppress Himuro Mimori and maintain his dignity as an older brother, even though he was holding back his power.

"Drink up!" Whether it was because Shinji Ikari had really provoked her, Himuro Mimori suddenly stretched out her arms and assumed the posture of a crane. Then, under the surging air, a tornado began to rise.

"!" Even Shinji Ikari was shocked this time! You little brat, you've even learned this trick? The priests and priestesses nearby had already begun to skillfully hide in the Ice Chamber Mansion to avoid the swirling winds caused by the air currents. At speeds exceeding 100 m/s, flying petals and leaves could really hurt people! They didn't want to get injured for no reason.

"Interesting!" Shinji Ikari took a deep breath, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his aura, cultivated under the state of "Still Water," began to surge forth! He wanted to teach the girl a lesson: even if a technique is powerful, if one's own strength is insufficient, then it will all be a meaningless endeavor!