Crossover Anime: Randomly Setting Up a Stall with Binchotan Charcoal

"Xia Jun, shouldn't you sell your wares in town? There are people here."

"Why is no one here? Look, isn't there one sitting by the river?" Xia Tian pointed with a smile. Setting up a stall is nothing compared to finding monsters. Here's another one.

The riverbank is covered with lush, fragrant grass.

A young man wearing glasses stared blankly at the river.

Following the direction Xia Tian was pointing, Duogui quickly noticed the difference.

"That is....."

The young man by the river was possessed by a monster?

The monster, appearing and disappearing intermittently, wore a mask and had long, golden hair.

In an instant, Taki found herself meeting the gaze of the yokai.

Just as Taki was trying to hide behind Natsume, the man noticed their arrival.

"Are you here to see the fireflies too?" The man looked puzzled. Is this how young people date these days? Driving out their stall cart, working and dating at the same time?

"Fireflies?" Taki paused, then continued, "Yes, it seems like the season is starting in the next few days."

The man nodded: "Come again tonight. It's not dark yet, but there are far fewer fireflies lately."

Xia Tian glanced at the monster and said, "I heard that there used to be a mountain god in the mountains who fell in love with a human. They would meet at night, and the fireflies in this river would light their way. To thank them, the mountain god turned the short-lived fireflies into monsters."

Zhang Shi was taken aback, then said gently, "Someone told me this story a long time ago. Would you two like to hear my story?"

He was a boy born with some spiritual power, who, like Natsume, was troubled by yokai, until one day he met Hotaru, a firefly yokai.

Having witnessed the mountain god's love, she was also very curious about humans. The two met by the lake and became friends by chance, chatting about everything under the sun. But their happiness was short-lived. As Zhang Shi grew older, he lost the ability to see monsters.

Their communication ended there. Now, seven years later, Zhang Shi has found another girl and is about to get married.

So, you've let go of it?

"What does it mean to let go? I will remember the memories of Ying for the rest of my life, but the fate that is out of reach, I don't even know the direction to try. If I don't let go, what can I do?"

Xia Tian looked at Zhang Shi, and there was a complexity in the other man's eyes that he couldn't understand.

It is helplessness, it is relief, it is nostalgia.

"If it were a matter of life and death, to see you one last time with a sky full of fireflies and celebrate your happy marriage, would you accept such a blessing?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shi's pupils contracted, and he turned to face the direction Xia Tian was looking in.

In his eyes, the place was deserted.

"Hotaru, are you here? Please don't do anything foolish."

"I was so happy to meet you, but when the day comes that I can no longer see you, perhaps our fate will have ended. We are both so grateful for this incredible encounter. But seven years have passed, and this is how fate has arranged things for us. Now I have a beloved wife, and this is the last time I will come here. From now on, I will return to my life."

I hope you do too!

After saying that, Mr. Zhang ran away as if his life depended on it. He was afraid, afraid that he would see fireflies appear in the next second.

Although he wanted to see Hotaru again, it would never be at the cost of Hotaru's life.

Taki watched from the sidelines, her eyes reddening. It was as if fate was playing a cruel joke on her. The two, one human and one demon, were right in front of her, yet they seemed worlds apart, unable to meet each other's gazes any longer.

This time, Ying didn't chase after him. She watched as Zhang Shi returned to his fiancée's side, and his fiancée gently wiped the sweat from his brow.

Whether you've let go or not, you've already let go. He's let go, but what about you?

Ying turned and glared at Xia Tian. "Damn humans! They even ruined my last wish!"

"What do you mean by saying goodbye at the cost of your life? You're really stupid, really." Xia Tian's feet collapsed, and the huge magic disc of Feng Hou Qi Men spun into a demon-revealing array.

"He can see you within the range of this formation. Go ahead and say what you have to say."

Ying was startled, and subconsciously took a step forward.

He looked up at Zhang Shi's fiancée, remained silent for a few seconds, and then looked back down.

It is best not to form karmic connections, as this will only bring more trouble.

What good would a meeting do? He has his own life now, and sacrificing himself would only be self-indulgent sentimentality.

Should we give him a sky full of fireflies so that he will remember us forever?

Without these, would Zhang Shi forget her?

will not!

What's the point of doing that?

Finally, Ying glared at Xia Tian, ​​thinking, "That wretched human."

Chapter 117 Natsume: The Gentlest Person Eats the Most Explosive Fruit

Summer, in a way he never expected, brought back another monster.

After being hit hard, Ying seemed to lose her purpose and silently followed behind Xia Tian, ​​accompanying the three of them to sell roasted sweet potatoes all day.

He didn't say a word, but he ate quite a lot of sweet potatoes.

The group then encountered Natsume, who was also followed by a yokai.

"Natsume-san, are the sweet potatoes still sold out today?" Natsume waved and greeted him.

"You're all on holiday, there's no one to cover for you."

"That shouldn't be the case. Summer-san's roasted sweet potatoes are so delicious." Natsume was puzzled. He had packed the sweet potatoes back yesterday, and although they were cold, Aunt Touko still praised them highly.

How could such delicious roasted sweet potatoes not sell out?

Shaking her head, Xia Tian changed the subject: "Xia Mu, are you being haunted by a yokai again?"

"I suppose so, this is Yan..."

I am a nameless little monster. Long ago, I was a swallow. A few days after I was born, a gust of wind blew me out of the nest.

A kind human rescued me and took me back to the bird's nest.

However, the mother bird smelled the human scent on me and, sensing danger, abandoned me and my other sisters.

Without their mother's food, my brothers and sisters starved to death one by one, until only I was left.

I hate!

I hate humans! I hate mother birds! I hate this world!

The immense resentment turned me into a monster.

But one day, that human appeared. He brought me food every day, though he would just leave it in the grass and then leave, perhaps mistaking me for a wild dog or some other small animal.

In the end, I survived, and the resentment in my body dissipated.

Like the humans who picked me up, they were all very warm-hearted people. I not only stopped holding a grudge, but I also came to like their warmth.

So, if I have the chance, I'd like to thank that human in person.

"There's a Futaba Festival tonight. The youkai will hold a flag-capturing contest. The winner's prize is a feather robe that can be seen by humans when worn. Although it's only valid for one day, it's enough."

Natsume revealed his plan: he wanted to participate in the competition himself and win a prize for Tsubame.

Hearing this, Hotaru's eyes widened in disbelief. "Eh? There are such amazing items?"

No, you should have said so earlier.

Why should I wait seven long years just to meet Zhang Shi?

What's with the group of people I met today? They can see monsters so easily, not only themselves but also by letting others see them.

"So you're really stupid. Seriously, if you ask any other monster, 80 or 90 percent of them would know this."

"..." Ying shut herself up again.

"Natsume, with your small frame, do you think you can outmaneuver those yokai?"

"I want to help Yan..."

"I mean, I'll give you a buff." As he spoke, Xia Tian pulled out another Devil Fruit. This kid might actually be his grandson; he'd give him some insurance.

If not, that's fine too. He has plenty of Devil Fruits, so he doesn't care about one or two. Besides, Natsume won't act recklessly after he gains his powers.

"Ah!!!" Natsume was stunned when he saw the fruit. "No, no, this is too precious for Natsume-san."

"Don't get excited. This isn't a powerful fruit. Eating it won't turn you into a nine-tailed fox or anything. It's just a trash fruit that gives you a little bit of strength."

"That's still very precious..."

Summer glanced at Natsume, then quickly pinched a small piece of fruit and threw it into Natsume's mouth, before swiftly covering his mouth.

Before Natsume could react, he had already swallowed the fruit. A burst of white light appeared in his hand, and Natsume cautiously waved it.

There was a click.

The air was fragmented like a mirror.

A demonic voice seemed to tell him in his mind that this was called the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

"....!!!"

Natsume stared at Natsume in disbelief. "You call a fruit that can cause earthquakes a trash fruit?"

Summer chuckled.

I wonder if any of the yokai, Matoba, Natori, etc. who come looking for trouble in the future will be able to withstand Natsume's punch.

Natsume is kind-hearted, but not someone who can be bullied by just anyone.

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Before long, it was completely dark, and Xia Tian drove his tricycle directly to the Shuangye Village Ruins.

He and Taki, following local customs, wore masks to disguise themselves, but they were still Ultraman.

Natsume arrived earlier.

These monsters hold more elaborate festivals than humans, and many traditional things have been passed down to them because they have lived longer.

The fire god dance, the release of lanterns, the festival... the mysterious and lively scene stunned Taki; she had never known that yokai could have such a side.

Beyond the good and the bad, it turns out that the lives of monsters are also quite colorful.

It's amazing to be able to see the scenery of this world!

"Xia Jun, there are so many lanterns on the river, they're so beautiful!"

"Xia Jun, these monsters are so strange and scary-looking."

"Xia Jun, that monster is so fat, it looks like a hippopotamus."

"Is that the garment hanging high up on the tree the Hagoromo? Natsume and the others are about to start their competition."

Duogui looked around excitedly, and couldn't help but share anything fun with Xia Tian.

Xia Tian smiled and held her hand tightly: "Be careful not to get lost. This place isn't as wonderful as it seems. That outfit was a trap set by a rat monster for Natsume. Nyanko-sensei isn't here, and Natsume can't handle the situation on his own."

On the field, the match began, and numerous monsters, like wild horses, charged towards the treetops with all their might. Sharp-eyed Natsume noticed a scarecrow targeting him from the start, quickly ripping off his paper mask.

The intense match suddenly fell silent.

The monsters all turned their heads and stared intently at Natsume.

"He is human!"

“How dare this mere son of man sneak in! Let’s eat him!”

The rat demon Shen Chui was delighted, a thought forming in his mind: it seems that Lord Madara didn't come today, so the Book of Friends of Natsume Reiko's grandson is mine this time.

"Everyone, don't get excited. I'll catch this human, and we'll split this delicious food equally."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Chui's fingers transformed into sharp claws, and he lunged forward to grab Natsume.

Natsume narrowly dodged to the side, glaring angrily at the rat demon: "It's you...."

At this moment, he also understood why Yan knew him, why the prize was exactly what she needed, and why the rat demon had invited him to the party several times.

That wretched monster!

You really can't trust people too easily.

Natsume looked up at Shintsuki and angrily threw a wild punch.