Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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The two strolled leisurely down the street, and Lu Zizhen said again, "To be honest, Dou Tang, perhaps we should start thinking about the future."

"My future is to protect Huaiyin and win the Crown Game. Only after I've done all that will I have the energy to think about anything else," Dou Tang said calmly.

Lu Zizhen said "Oh, I see... So, do you have any way of identifying the targets of this Crown Game?"

“I can sense them as soon as I get close.” Dou Tang paused, then continued, “Also, since you asked, it means you might have some ideas, but I have to tell you that the participants in those Crown Games are completely different from ordinary evil spirits. They may have all sorts of bizarre abilities, such as the Green Ghost or Siren Head. I advise you not to get involved.”

Lu Zizhen shrugged and said, "Don't worry, I know my own limitations. Besides, I'm not interested in that game. It feels like a battle royale."

“Battle Royale…” Dou Tang chewed on the word, his eyes dimming: “That’s certainly true.”

The two chatted for a while about the monsters and evil spirits in Tokyo. From Lu Zizhen, Dou Tang learned that a wave of taking sides had begun to sweep through Tokyo, and the team of exorcists was slowly taking shape. According to Lu Zizhen, most of the exorcists in Tokyo were now searching for the so-called Mr. Ren, eager to see what kind of person he was.

At the same time, Lu Zizhen was also somewhat surprised by this situation. After all, Mr. Ren was not well-known, so why did so many people in Tokyo suddenly appear who knew his name?

There is no doubt that someone deliberately spread this behind the scenes, and both of them are puzzled as to the purpose of making Dou Tang so famous.

Not to mention Dou Tang, even Lu Zizhen didn't understand what the point of spreading Mr. Ren's name was.

Chapter 56 Ejima Izai's Late-Night Lecture

Ryuichi Kamiya arrived at Yiyan Private Academy late at night, on the same night that Tou-Tang had spoken to Isamu Ejima.

Ryuichi Kamiya skillfully opened the gate and walked in, stepping into the familiar campus. He looked towards the window in the direction of the abandoned classroom where Isamu Ejima had hidden.

I didn't see Ejima Izai there, but that's normal. If people outside the school noticed a moving skeleton inside, that would be quite a joke.

A security guard came out of the security room in front of the gate, shining a flashlight on Ryuichi Shinzen's face. After recognizing him, he quickly turned off the flashlight and came forward to greet him.

After all, the school's board of directors had previously explained to him that the person in front of him was an Onmyoji.

The security guard, somewhat fearful, said, "Master Shenqian, you've finally arrived! These past few days, those strange noises in the school have been getting more and more frequent. Although you said they wouldn't be life-threatening, if this continues... to be honest, we really don't dare to patrol the school anymore!"

Ryuuichi Kamiya nodded.

He said, "Don't worry, the things in the school won't hurt you, but they might be a bit noisy. You know what a stalker is, right? There are similar things in schools."

A stalker is a spirit or little monster that causes disturbances or plays music. Of course, Ryuuyu Shinzen wouldn't dare tell the security guard that there's a bone tengu formed from countless vengeful spirits at the school... These days, it's hard to find a security guard who can stay employed even when there's a haunting!

"I came here tonight specifically for this matter, so don't worry," Ryuichi Kamiya patted his chest and assured him.

The security guard breathed a sigh of relief and bowed, saying, "Thank you so much, Master Shenqian."

Ryuuichi Kamiya nodded, walked towards the school, skillfully went upstairs, and headed straight for the abandoned classroom where Isamu Ejima was.

Before even entering the abandoned classroom, Ryuuichi Shinzen heard voices coming from inside, as if Isamu Ejima was giving a lecture to someone.

Ryuu Shinzen curiously opened the door, then froze on the spot with a strange expression.

Jiangdao Yizai, wearing a white coat and holding a pointer, was pointing at the blackboard behind him and talking incessantly. In front of him, below the podium, were two old tables.

Two vengeful spirits, one black and one blue, sat behind the table, their illusory faces full of seriousness, listening attentively to Ejima Iya's lecture. They were none other than Mitsuaki Akuta and Kyoyama Kuniyoshi, Ejima Iya's two most devoted students.

Ryuuichi Shinzen's eyes twitched, and he was speechless.

Upon hearing the door open, Ejima Izai flew into a rage, yelling, "I told you not to patrol tonight! Otherwise, I'll really eat you up, you stinky security guard... Huh?"

He turned his head and saw Ryuichi Shinzen standing speechlessly at the door. The threatening words he was about to say suddenly caught in his throat, and he froze on the spot.

Ryuichi Kamiya sneered, "You want to eat people?"

Jiangdao Yizai coughed twice and said, "No, no, that's impossible. How could someone as law-abiding as me do such a thing?"

Ryuuichi scoffed dismissively and said, "Enough of that, Izai. I need your help."

Jiangdao Yizai scratched his skull head, the blue flames in his eyes flickering: "Why is everyone asking me for help lately? Do I give the impression of being such an easy-going person?"

“That’s true, the teacher has always been a kind-hearted person,” the black vengeful spirit, Hikaru Mitsuaki, flattered.

The timid Kyoyama Kuniyoshi glanced at Mitsuaki Akuta and whispered, "Hmm... the teacher is very gentle and seems easy to talk to."

Seeing that the two vengeful spirits were so obedient, Ryuuichi Shinzen became even more annoyed: "Heh, perverted teacher-student relationship."

Ejima Izai gripped the pointer tightly, his toes clicking awkwardly on the ground.

"Alright, come out and talk." Ryuichi Shinzen beckoned.

"Then you two stay put for a bit, okay? I'm going out for a bit."

After giving his instructions, Ejima Iya followed Kamizaki Ryuuyu out of the classroom. They went straight to the top floor so the two little vengeful spirits wouldn't find them. Only then did Kamizaki Ryuuyu frown and ask, "What were you thinking? Teaching two vengeful spirits? You're going to give them a lesson?"

"They didn't finish my lessons while they were alive, so are they not allowed to continue after they die?"

Jiangdao Yizai patted and prodded on Jinqian Longyong's body, finally pulling out a cigarette. After lighting it, he rolled his eyes as he smoked, the smoke flowing down his empty throat into his equally empty chest. No one knew what he was trying to achieve by smoking.

"But you're a school doctor! What kind of classes do you have to teach? Physiology? You're all dead, do you expect to have a baby?!" Ryuuichi Shinzen picked his cigarette out from between his teeth, took a puff, and continued, "Besides, going to class... do you expect those two vengeful spirits to go to university?"

Jiangdao Yizai smiled sheepishly: "They are both very smart, they will definitely be able to get into university."

Ryuuichi Shinzen looked up helplessly and let out a long sigh.

My old friend is great in every way, except he's just too unreliable.

"Let's not talk about that, otherwise we won't get to the point all night. Let's get down to business. I need your help lately."

Ryuuichi Shinzen pointed his cigarette butt at Iya Ejima: "I want your power, Iya. You know Taira no Masakado, right?"

Ejima Izai nodded.

"Taira no Masakado is real!" Kōzen Ryūyū shouted.

Ejima Izai nodded.

Seeing this, Ryuuichi Kamiya asked curiously, "Hey? Your reaction is wrong. Aren't you curious? Aren't you surprised?"

What else could Jiangdao Yizai say but that Doutang had called him during the day and told him about it?

Jiangdao Yizai stroked his bony chin and chuckled, "This school doctor is knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. If you give me a fan, I can strategize and even pacify the Warring States period, wipe out the daimyo, and take over the position of the Sixth Heaven Demon King..."

"Starting to pretend again..." Ryuuichi Shinzen unceremoniously shoved the cigarette butt into Izayoi Ejima's palm, making a sizzling sound.

Ejima Izai clenched his fist, clutching the cigarette butt in his hand, his skull cracking as he said, "Hey, you seem to be enjoying listening to this. Alright, I know about Taira no Masakado's matter. Tell me, what kind of help do you need?"

Ryuichi Shinzen then said, "This matter is a bit strange. You remember Mr. Ren, right? That's right, your student! Kiryu Todoroki."

Ejima Izai nodded.

"He has essentially declared war on Taira no Masakado, and I've also rallied a group of exorcists... no, I should say that half of Tokyo is now in a frenzy because he was the first to declare war on Taira no Masakado. While my encouragement played a part, it's mainly because of him."

"Could you ask him if he needs any help?"

"If necessary, how about letting him make contact with the exorcists?"

Ejima Izai scratched his head and said, "I get it. You mean my student... has become a big shot, right? In the exorcist circle in Tokyo, he can command a lot of influence?"

He suddenly flicked his sleeve: "How can this be?! I can't be left out of this kind of thing!"

Chapter 57 Warmth

Seeing Ejima Iya's expression, Shinzen Ryuuyu laughed and said, "Alright, then come with me and let's go see the exorcist."

When the topic of exorcists came up, Ejima Iya suddenly stammered, "Huh? Going right now? Those exorcists won't back down or anything, will they?"

Shenqian Longyong waved his hand and said, "Of course not, Yizai, you are an evil spirit that can stir up celestial phenomena, those people wouldn't dare to do anything to you."

He added, "Times have changed. Now everyone is minding their own business. That's why people tolerate Taira no Masakado's underhanded tactics. Only when someone makes a bold move will exorcists think about fighting against him."

Ejima Iya nodded, then asked, "So, how does the exorcist plan to deal with Taira no Masakado?"

Ryuichi Kamizen explained, “Taira no Masakado’s power is regional. He is currently mainly based in Edogawa Ward and developing slowly. But exorcists are different. They are highly mobile within Tokyo. We can use these intelligence networks to gradually erode Taira no Masakado’s power.”

“Okay.” Ejima Iya agreed. “I will also work with Kiryu, but let me make this clear first, I don’t know if he will have any other ideas, and it’s also unknown whether he will agree to cooperate.”

“Just being able to contact him is already a great achievement,” Ryuichi Kamiya nodded.

"By the way, Long Yong, I remember your daughter also became an exorcist?" Jiangdao Yizai suddenly asked.

"Ringo...yes." Ryuuichi Shinzen gazed into the distance with a hint of reminiscence.

"Without realizing it, we've grown so big..." Ejima Izai remarked.

When he died, Ringo Shinzen was just a little girl; now she has grown into an Onmyoji about to enter university, becoming one of the exorcists, dealing with evil spirits and vengeful ghosts...

"What a pity, I couldn't watch her grow up." Ejima Iya sighed, his hands on his hips.

Ryuichi Shinzen lit a cigarette, but Iya Ejima snatched it away.

Just as he was about to curse, Jiangdao Yizai shouted, "Smoke less, it's bad for your health."

Shenqian Longyong scoffed and said, "Anyway, I'm just a worthless life."

"How dare you talk like that?" Jiangdao Yizai flicked his cigarette away, punched him on the shoulder, and cursed, "That's enough. You say you're worthless in front of a skeleton like me? Are you mocking me? Die, sir."

The two continued joking around. In terms of age, they were both middle-aged, and it had been a long time since they had chatted together like they did when they were young.

After all, more than a decade has passed. One has become a strange and evil spirit, the Bone Tengu, while the other has become an exorcist hiding in the shadows of the city.

………………

Silent all night.

Dou Tang often wondered what kind of feelings he had for this world and what kind of world he wanted to live in.

The world is still filled with evil spirits, and my life is threatened by the Crown Game. Everything seems the same as before, but I have more than before.

The person is still not satisfied, constantly hunting evil spirits and pursuing the crown target. What is the reason for this?

It's not that I feel empty because I have no goals, but rather that I want to protect those things precisely because I have so much.

Putting everything else aside, just considering Huaiyin alone, no one would choose to abandon such a well-behaved and lovely girl. Therefore, Dou Tang will definitely fight for Huaiyin and kill those evil spirits.

But during this process, Dou Tang gradually realized something.

This process is not a quick and decisive one, nor can it be completely resolved by him relentlessly pursuing and killing them for a period of time. He cannot kill all the evil spirits and monsters in Tokyo, nor can he stop the world from continuing to give birth to those things.

Even after the Crown Game ends, Huaiyin will still need Doutang's protection, Doutang told himself.

It was precisely for this reason that Dou Tang began to spread his influence and stopped walking alone.

But throughout the process, he always felt... as if he had forgotten something.

In his previous life, he was always a lone traveler, living as a unique individual named Mr. Ren, running around dealing with a constant stream of evil spirits and trivial matters. In his spare time, he lived a solitary life, which is why he developed a love for playing games.

But before that, before that, how did he live? Dou Tang couldn't quite remember.

He was now nestled in bed, holding Huaiyin in his arms, feeling the girl's gentle and tender breaths caressing his heartstrings, experiencing the unique joy of having family.

This feeling seems familiar... Have I had it before?

Two weeks have passed since the operation to eliminate the headless enemy in Shinjuku Ward. Dou Tang has had a rare break and has been resting for a while. Every day, he either goes shopping with Lu Zizhen and Huaiyin or sleeps at home.

Nozaki Sou and his companion are safe, and his girlfriend's debt will be settled due to the defeat of Kou-no-Ku. This is the best outcome. Now that the two high school students have returned to school life, there is no need for Dou-tang to worry.

Kuroki Kei

Saki returned to her home and continued to wait for orders, but recently she has started to worry about the development of the Bald Group for some reason. She seems to have the idea of ​​participating in the management of the Bald Group. Dou Tang trusts her, so he simply ignores her.

Simple social interaction soothed Dou Tang's nerves. Despite having the important task of confronting Taira no Masakado, he relaxed his mind and body and began to enjoy life.

But this kind of life is about to come to an end.

Last night, Ejima Iya sent me a message, and Hoshigi Yoshito's arrangements were also in place.

Ejima Iya brought news that the Tokyo exorcists wanted to see him, while Hoshigi Yoshito arranged a trip for Todoroki to enter Tokyo's Sumida Ward. Sumida Ward is separated from Edogawa Ward by a river and is the best place to obtain information about Edogawa Ward.

By settling down there, Tou-tang could occasionally enter the Edogawa Ward to gather intelligence without fear of getting himself caught in enemy territory. Although Tou-tang himself didn't care, Hoshino was still somewhat worried about it.

However, those are things to consider later. Right now, Dou Tang only has one thing to do.

"Huaiyin, it's time to wake up."

He held Huaiyin in his arms and whispered in her ear.

"Ugh..." Huaiyin frowned, tightened her grip on Doutang, and clung to him like a koala, making muffled noises as if she were still half asleep and talking in her sleep.

Dou Tang smiled and stroked her hair. The coldness that used to deliberately keep his distance was gone from his heart. Now he understood that coming to this world was definitely not a bad thing. Just meeting Huaiyin was enough to make up for all his troubles.

Having a family was a luxury for Dou Tang, and now that luxury has been fulfilled.

Chapter 58 The Exorcist's Show of Force

The exorcists' gathering was scheduled near Ningyocho Suitengu Shrine in central Tokyo.

Suitengu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the god of safe childbirth. It is built in the Gongen-zukuri style, which refers to the Japanese shrine architectural style that originated in the Heian period and developed greatly after the Momoyama period.

Suitengu Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Tokyo. There are several restrictions set up by exorcists in the vicinity. All the extraordinary powers in this world are inseparable from the thoughts and obsessions in one's heart. Whether it is resentment or the magic used by exorcists, their essence is a certain manifestation of one's own spirit. Of course, these are just the definitions of the exorcists themselves. Tou Tang has no concept of this.

It doesn't matter to him.