"Stop!"

Akamatsu Mitsusuke wanted to stop.

However, his body wouldn't obey him, and he involuntarily swung the sword in his hand, piercing and slashing his own subordinates.

Akamatsu's samurai also wanted to retaliate, but some of them suddenly attacked their comrades, and the scene became chaotic.

People slaughtered each other aimlessly, some crying, some screaming, this scene was like a purgatory filled with the wails of ghosts and gods.

Jinno smiled.

His lips twitched to both sides, twisted in a mocking way. It was a very, no, a cruelly… joyful smile.

'So, how are things going?'

A voice slowly sounded.

It was a woman's voice conveyed through "telepathy."

"Just as you arranged."

Jinno replied indifferently.

"In this way, Akamatsu Mitsusuke, as well as his subordinates, and the thousand white bone corpses gathered before, should be enough to make up the part needed for the 'Branch of Death' ritual."

"Very good."

The female ninja seemed to nod on the other side.

"Prepare to take advantage of this opportunity to enter the Root Country Ruins… That is also the nest of the Defiled Spirits. If there are no accidents, we should be able to find clues about the three divine treasures of Takeshaya Susanoo no Mikoto there."

"Your goal is indeed those three divine treasures~?"

Jinno was quite shocked.

He knew the rumors of those three divine treasures, said to have been stolen by Okuninushi of Izumo from "Takeshaya Susanoo no Mikoto" Susanoo. They were treasures from the world of the dead, named "Living Great Sword", "Living Bow and Arrow", and "Heavenly Decree Koto."

'Could it be that deliberately creating chaos in Kasumi Castle is to take advantage of the chaotic opportunity to secretly intervene in the Root Country Ruins and obtain those three divine treasures?'

Jinno knew very well.

These three divine treasures were also treasures that the Eight Blessings Society wanted to seize.

However, the Root Country Ruins, also known as the "Nest of Defiled Spirits", were always under the surveillance of the god Tenjin Sakura Mahoraga. Avoiding the surveillance of this god and obtaining the whereabouts of the divine treasures that may exist in the ruins was not an easy task.

Although it was true that Tenjin Sakura Mahoraga was powerful, the Eight Blessings Society also secretly possessed the technology of "Godslaying". Defeating local gods and guardian gods was not impossible, but it would also create enmity with the gods, which would affect subsequent plans.

'Also, the Root Country Ruins should not be a realm that humans can set foot in. It is considered half of the underworld… So, did she have a plan long ago?'

Jinno could only guess about this.

"Alright, let Kuro Kuryu also withdraw, and concentrate manpower to complete the 'Branch of Death' ritual."

The female ninja continued to give orders.

"Just leave Kuku Ichiki and Tsukigara Yoake alone. They are already too busy to deal with themselves anyway…"

"Understood, I will act according to your wishes."

Jinno nodded.

He had no objections to this.

Furthermore, after being transformed into a Reanimated Corpse, it was impossible for him to resist his "master."

While Hyakusuke defeated Iron Chicken Kuki, the Renjo Trading Company's hall also began to clean up the situation.

The barrier was broken when Kuki invaded, and immediately attracted miscellaneous monsters and floating spirits that were active outside.

In a very short time, monsters swarmed in, trying to invade the hall and attack the living people inside.

Fortunately, the exorcists in the hall were also prepared, and while repelling the miscellaneous monsters and floating spirits, they strengthened the defense line and re-strengthened and arranged the barrier.

Clang.

Renjo Senjuro opened the lock on the hall's most important warehouse door.

"Come in, everyone."

He led everyone into this precious warehouse.

"This place stores magical materials for trading, as well as weapons, armor, and props customized by some customers… Take a look for yourselves, and take anything you can use, okay?"

"Renjo-sama, what are you… doing?"

A look of surprise flashed across Matsudaira Inomaro's face.

"It's nothing. If Kasumi Castle really falls, then these things will be abandoned."

Renjo Senjuro replied casually, "I'm not the kind of miser who clings to a bunch of broken copper and scrap iron when death is imminent, thinking it's some kind of treasure… Since I've promised you, I will of course do my best to help you."

Yes, Renjo was finally moved after listening to Hyakusuke's words.

He decided to help Hyakusuke achieve his plan to "rescue" Hiiragi Hiruko.

In an instant, everyone who entered the warehouse was shocked.

The items displayed in the warehouse were dazzling. On the arranged shelves were various rare magical materials, unknown scrolls emitting spell fluctuations, gems and jewels containing spiritual power fluctuations, talismans with the "Evil Eye" symbol, short swords for Western rituals, alchemical items from foreign countries, and strange books with graffiti on them.

The right side wall was transformed into a display rack with swords, and famous swords and treasured swords were placed on the rack, which also contained rare demon swords that had to be confined with spells and chains.

In addition to swords, there were also scepters that greatly increased the power of spells, and vajras that could automatically track enemies.

The lineup of protective gear was also very impressive: armor that shone with strange runes; red magatama that could increase stamina and endurance when worn; pendants that allowed you to breathe in water… It was like a small Dragon Palace treasure house.

"This, this is a demon core, right?"

A practitioner from Riyuin picked up a strange gem.

"It is said to be a demonic energy crystal left behind after the death of extremely rare and powerful fierce demons? C-Can this kind of thing be taken?"

"In the Central Plains, it seems to be called a demon pill or inner core. Take it if you want it. I heard it can strengthen your own spiritual power."

Renjo didn't care about this: "The others too, take whatever you can use as soon as possible, but it's best to pick consumables that can be used immediately. We're going to deal with a True Ancestor-level vampire later, so take things that can be used as much as possible."

"Okay."

"We all understand."

Everyone answered in unison.

Renjo Senjuro said unhappily: "It's okay if you take my things without paying, but you have to work hard for me next!"

'This warehouse is quite impressive. Basically, they are all C and D-level props, weapons, and armor, and a few are D+ level boutiques… But, there shouldn't be any higher-level B and A-level good things.'

Hyakusuke looked around and also picked out a few useful accessories. His first choice was a C-level green magatama, which could strengthen physical fitness when worn.

'Items that require too much spiritual power to increase strength are meaningless to me, after all, I don't have enough spiritual power, and I can't use it.'

Next, his gaze fixed on a medicine bottle.

This was the "Red-Grade Living God Pill."

This should be the kind of "enhancement potion" developed by the Second Young Lady, Kuzuha. Unlike the one given to him, it seems to have a more overbearing effect.

A note was also thoughtfully attached to the bottom of the medicine bottle, stating that this potion had been tested and its medicinal properties were too strong, and it would produce some side effects on the human body.

However, the advantages of the Red-Grade Living God Pill were also significant. It could comprehensively increase a person's physical fitness, speed, and endurance by three times in a short period of time.

"Okay, I'll take this one."

Hyakusuke also stuffed this "Red-Grade Living God Pill" into his waist pouch.

Finally, he also prepared a bag called "Thunderstone", which was a magical material produced in foreign countries. As long as spiritual power was poured into it, it could produce an explosion.

"Hyakusuke."

Renjo Senjuro walked over and called him.

"That relic of the Bow Saint is in this box."

He asked in a deep voice, "However, I really want to know, what exactly does Miss Kuzuha want to do with this? Is there really a way to solve the current predicament by using this relic?"

"Please allow me to keep it a secret for now."

Hyakusuke smiled.

He didn't know what to do with this relic.

The original game didn't require players to save Hiiragi Hiruko.

It was Yuki Onna Hime and Tenjin Sakura Mahoraga who proposed the need for the "relic of the Bow Saint". He just pushed this matter to Kuzuha.

'However, I still have to talk to Kuzuha about it afterwards…'

Hyakusuke took a deep breath.

"Renjo-sama, the time is almost right, we can move."

"We are also ready here."

Matsudaira Inomaro explained, "Kuku-sama and the Young Master will also rush to the Guardian Forest to join our main force."

"Of course."

Renjo Senjuro nodded solemnly.

"Then, let's go!"

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