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In the eyes of the guests at Gokurakukan, Sakurai Kogure was a rare beauty, but in front of this man, she felt that her beauty was like a firefly vying for the moon's brilliance.
The man sighed softly, sat cross-legged, and slowly closed the white paper fan in his hand.
Sakurai Kogure remained silent for a long time, instead coming behind the man to massage his shoulders and back, even though he knew the contents of the folder were extremely urgent.
“What a beautiful night. Fine wine, beautiful women, gold, and decadence, as rich as wine itself. Perhaps it is the perfect time to meet on such a night,” the man said softly.
Sakurai Kogure didn't want to see the man like this: "The other party may not be targeting you. I will step in and take full responsibility for this and will never involve you."
"There is an old Chinese saying that you can hide for a while, but you can't hide forever. I have already transformed into a demon from hell, and I will have to meet my brother sooner or later."
“But…” Sakurai Kogure could clearly hear the sadness in the man’s words.
"No buts needed. Everyone has their own predetermined fate. You have yours, and so do I! But there's something else you haven't told me." Genji pulled Sakurai Kogure into her arms and looked down at her.
"The general sent a fax. The purpose of the elite execution team from Kassel College coming to Japan is unclear. He wants you to personally test them out."
According to the information you received, there is a new student in the team with a bloodline rating of S+, who requires your close attention.
Upon hearing this, the man became unusually serious, his eyes gleaming in the moonlight: "S+ level, which is even higher than S level? Interesting."
"These are their photos."
Along with the fax came photos of Cao Han and the other two; even though they were slightly distorted, they were still clear enough to see clearly.
"Gokurakukan still has a reason to continue existing. After I finish dealing with things with my brother, I will go to Tokyo. I'll leave the responsibility of looking after the house to you."
Genjiro got up, picked up the long sword with its scarlet scabbard from the sword rack, slung it over his shoulder, and walked towards the pure white moonlight outside the window. Suddenly, he leaped up and jumped into the moonlight.
At the same time, in the outskirts of Osaka, less than 500 meters from Gokurakukan, a Hummer was parked on the side of the road.
Genjiro, Crow, and Sakura Yabuki were observing the brightly lit and magnificent buildings in the distance, which was the Paradise Mansion mentioned in the intelligence.
"Young Master, shall we gather our forces and come back again?"
The crow, acting as a strategist, surveyed the complex and offered a very pertinent suggestion.
In less than ten minutes that they were parked on the side of the road, more than a dozen cars drove by, not to mention how many guests had entered before them.
His concern wasn't about the safety of the three of them, but rather that rushing in without understanding the situation inside and the location of their target might alert them.
Genjiro was pondering the same question.
He realized he had underestimated this so-called Paradise House. Finding Kagawa Takeshi's location with just the three of them inside was like finding a needle in a haystack.
Before he could even come up with a better solution, the hairs on his body suddenly stood on end, and a sense of impending death loomed over him.
Genjiro's expression changed drastically, and he didn't have time to think. His body reacted instinctively, kicking away the crow beside him, grabbing Yabuki Sakura's collar with his left hand and throwing her behind him, and finally drawing the Spider-Kiri from his waist with his right hand to block in front of him.
Completing so many actions in the blink of an eye is already the limit.
"Qiang!"
First came the sharp sound of weapons clashing, and the next second, caught off guard and unprepared, Genji was unable to withstand the opponent's force and was sent flying more than a meter away.
Taking advantage of this gap, he finally had a chance to observe the attackers clearly.
Not only Genjiro, but also Crow and Sakura Yabuki, who reacted quickly, clearly saw the attacker's appearance.
That familiar face was something they never dreamed of!
“Chinu…” Genji was momentarily stunned, as if he could hardly believe what he was seeing.
"Brother, it's been a long time." In comparison, Genjiro's demeanor was more composed and confident.
Or perhaps he had anticipated this day ever since he realized he had become a "demon," but he never expected it to come tonight.
"You can't be a child, who are you?"
"Oh right, I should be called Kazama Ruri now, or the 'Dragon King' of the Demon Clan. Surprised? Unexpected, brother?"
If their first meeting was a devastating blow, then when he learned that Genji was actually the Dragon King, the second-in-command of the Demon Clan, Genji felt his world begin to shake.
The Snake-Headed Eight Family only knew one code name for the top three members of the Fierce Demon Clan. He could never have imagined that the second member was his younger brother, Genji.
"Why?" When she asked those three words, it sounded like she was roaring.
"Why... Brother, you are the high and mighty Amaterasu, while I, as your younger brother, have fallen into the realm of demons. It is all fate's doing."
"you...!"
Yuan Zhisheng has never been angry with his younger brother, Yuan Zhinü, from childhood to adulthood, no matter what wrong the other party said or did.
This time, however, the fact that Genji had fallen into demonhood filled him with boundless rage, gradually overwhelming his reason.
Their blazing golden eyes ignited almost simultaneously, instantly illuminating the path in the darkness.
If you look closely, you'll notice that Genji's golden eyes are much brighter, which is due to the difference in the concentration of the Emperor's bloodline.
After Herzog, also known as Tachibana Masamune, secretly gave Genjiro a "bloodline evolution drug" by taking advantage of his position as the head of the family, Genjiro's bloodline had already crossed the threshold, making her stronger than Genjiro.
Genji didn't say anything like "If you put down the knife, there's still a way back."
In the thousand-year-old tradition of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, once one falls into demonhood, the only fate is death, without exception!
"Come on, brother." Kazama Ruri had been waiting for this day for a long time, so long that she had imagined countless times what the brothers would say and do when they met.
A contest between dual-wielding and single-wielding styles.
As their weapons clashed, the figures of Genjiro and Kazama Ruri flashed rapidly in the hazy moonlight, so fast that the crows and Yabuki Sakura beside them could barely catch them.
Although it was a life-or-death struggle where every move was aimed at the opponent's vital points, neither of them was actually using their full strength.
With neither of them using any incantations, the contest became a battle of pure bloodline purity, and the scales of victory were gradually tipping in Genji's favor.
I don't remember how many times it happened, but once again, Genji couldn't withstand the force of the impact and was violently thrown into the door of a Hummer parked on the side of the road. The car window shattered instantly, and the shattered pieces scattered all over the ground.
Ruri Kazama charged forward into the moonlight, a maniacal smile on her face, but deep in her eyes lay an unyielding sorrow.
Ding--
Sparks flew as the hastily parried Spider Cutter and Child An Steel Cutter were easily deflected by the opponent's violent thrust. Using the recoil, Kazama Ruri leaned in to close the distance while quickly sheathing her sword, raising her arm that held the blade.
The crimson longsword streaked across the night sky, accompanied by the screech of flesh piercing through flesh that made Kazama Ruri rejoice, as the longsword pierced through Genji's chest.
It was just a split second before the long sword pierced his chest.
Kazama Ruri's hand holding the knife trembled unconsciously, causing a subtle shift in the direction of the thrust.
Genjiro leaned back against the Hummer, completely unconcerned about the long sword piercing his chest. His sorrowful gaze met Kazama Ruri's. "Chijo, why... cough cough~"
He was so badly injured that he couldn't even finish a sentence before he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Upon seeing their patriarch under mortal threat, Crow and Sakura Yabuki could no longer sit still. Regardless of whether they were brothers, they activated their golden eyes and rushed over.
The two had only known each other for less than a day, yet they seemed to have the tacit understanding of partners who had worked together for many years.
The crow drew its ribs from its waist and stabbed at Kazama Ruri's neck, a vital spot.
Attack where you must defend. Just as Kazama Ruri drew her sword and unleashed a fountain of blood to block the attack, Yabuki Sakura arrived at the perfect moment and carried Origin Chisei in a princess carry.
The long-planned Word of Power, Yin Flow, carrying tiny ninja needles, attacked Kazama Ruri, then fled without looking back.
As for crows...
She had already created an opportunity for the other party; whether she could escape alive was now up to fate.
As a retainer, dying in place of the master is also an honor!
The crow was well aware of this, so his movements were swift and decisive; if his attack missed, he immediately withdrew and retreated.
Sakura's sneak attack bought her at least two or three seconds.
It seemed like they had created an opportunity to escape, but the two of them remained on high alert and dared not relax for a moment. Judging from the battle between Genjiro and Kazama Ruri just now, the two of them combined were far from being a match for each other, and they could only try their best to seize the opportunity.
Even just giving Young Master Yuan Zhisheng a chance to recover or catch his breath would be good!
however!
As she watched the three men gradually escape under the cover of night, the murderous intent that had surged in Kazama Ruri's golden eyes slowly faded, replaced by a deep sadness.
“Brother, as a member of Amaterasu, you bear the destiny of leading the Hebi-Hachi family, while I am a fallen demon. The best choice is to distance yourself from me.”
Chapter 80 Former Movie Emperor
The ceiling was white, and the smell of disinfectant was pungent.
Upon opening his eyes, Genji suddenly sat up, panting heavily, his eyes still filled with lingering fear; he had been awakened by a nightmare.
In the dream, he and his younger brother, Genji, fought fiercely in the rain. At the moment when the battle was about to end, Genji put down his weapon, smiled, looked at him, and pierced his heart with his weapon.
The next second, just as he was filled with regret and wanted to cover his wound, he was pleasantly surprised.
However, reality is completely the opposite of the dream.
"So... I was the one who lost, I was the one who was pierced through the chest, but you are the one who became a demon... Chijo."
Compared to physical harm, the mental blows were the most devastating for Genjiro!
One is her younger brother, Yuan Zhinü, who is timid, obedient, and well-behaved;
One is the arrogant and bloodthirsty Dragon King, Kazama Ruri.
Yuan Zhisheng stared blankly, still somewhat unable to accept this fact. If he could, he would rather believe that this was just a dream, and that he would wake up to find everything back to normal.
"Young Master." X2
The sudden sound slightly woke Genjiro, who turned his head and saw the concerned gazes of Crow and Sakura Yabuki beside his bed.
Looking at his two retainers, he finally cheered up a bit and comforted them, saying, "I'm fine, you two don't need to worry."
The two of them really wanted to say: Young Master, you really don't look like you're alright.
The crow hesitated for a moment, seemingly wanting to speak, but ultimately, his dual role as both a retainer and a strategist led him to finally speak:
"Young Master, the news of your attack and severe injuries spread almost throughout the entire Snake Clan overnight."
After the patriarch visited you, he went back and convened an emergency meeting with the heads of all the families. It seems they are preparing for a full-scale attack on the demons.
This is already the crow trying to downplay the severity of the situation; the actual circumstances are far more serious than he described.
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?
The fact that the Oni Clan had been gaining momentum in recent years, establishing a foothold in Osaka and continuously expanding its influence had already greatly displeased the main family. Now, the second-in-command, "Dragon King," had even dared to attack the head of the Minamoto family, which was absolutely unforgivable.
"Regarding the question of whether the Dragon King is actually a young girl..."