I’m a Witch In Dongying

　　 And the rain master **** enshrined in my own shrine...

　　 To be honest, even Bai Shuiqiu, who is a witch, doesn't know his details.

　　 However, there are many gods in Japan, and there are many similar in abilities and images. It is difficult to accurately distinguish them at a time.

　　 Suzuki Zhuxi just mentioned it casually, and did not dwell on this topic anymore. After taking off his shoes at the entrance, he wore white socks and followed Bai Shuiqiu and walked all the way into the inner room of the shrine.

　　 When crossing the corridor, he happened to meet Chiyo.

　　 "Xiao Qiu, who are these two?"

　　 Chiyo paused, and looked a little strangely at Suzuki Juki and Jubei.

　　 "Grandma."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu also stopped, stood in the middle and briefly explained a few words, introducing the identities of both parties.

Several days ago, Chiyo heard from her about the arrival of the "Miko of Tamamae Shrine" and "Children of the Yagyu Family" in Narita City. After understanding the identities of the two, he was astonished. His expression, nodded slightly and smiled, politely welcomed.

　　 And after knowing the identity of Chiyo, the two of Suzuki Zhuxi were in awe, and both bowed in a salute to the younger generation:

　　 "It turns out that you are the lord of Tenmou Shrine, so it's no wonder that you can cultivate such an outstanding maiden as Sister Shirasui."

　　 "The first time I met, I'm Suzuki Juki from Tamzen Shrine, this is Jubei of the Yanagyu family. I'm sorry to bother you at this time. If it causes you trouble, please forgive me."

　　 "...Miss Suzuki is polite, and I have long admired your name to Yuzen Shrine."

Chiyo smiled, leaned slightly in response, and then said lightly: "You come to see Xiaoqiu, it should be to discuss things related to painting, then the old man will not bother you, and please don't be restrained. What's the matter? Please speak up about the matter."

　　 "Mother-in-law is polite, you go slowly."

　　 Until Chiyo left, Shirasui Qiuzan continued to move forward.

　　 took a few more steps, and then opened the sliding door of a room.

　　 Zhuxi Suzuki and Jubei followed in sequence, kneeling on the tatami side.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu got up and poured two cups of tea, put them in front of them, and then sat down opposite them.

　　 A few simple greetings first.

　　 Then, I saw that Suzuki Zhuxi took out a stack of materials from the bag beside him, put it on the coffee table and pushed it over, and stepped into the topic:

"The first thing I want to say is the'little trouble' mentioned last time. The specific content is recorded in this document. You can leave it and read it, but just don't disclose it... …

To put it simply, what happened is that when we were tracking Painted Skin, we found a kappa wrapped in mud. Regarding the origin of this thing and the reasons for its appearance in Painted Skin, I personally have several immature ones. Guess, if you don’t mind, I’ll explain them one by one..."

　　 After getting Bai Shuiqiu's nodding confirmation, Zhuxi Suzuki slowly said his guess again.

　　 During this process, Bai Shuiqiu kept flipping through the information on the coffee table.

　　 It was the first time she knew about the kappa.

　　 Before that, neither Suzuki Zhuxi nor the police had revealed it at all.

Of course……

Li Jiancheng may also really not know. Although this police officer is shrewd and capable, he is still an ordinary person in the final analysis. He is handy in handling normal criminal cases, but he can play a limited role when encountering such a supernatural level. , So Suzuki Zhuxi and Jubei may not tell the truth when they don’t know the truth.

　　 Even the information that Bai Shuiqiu sees now...

　　 Maybe, even the Director of Narita Police Station doesn't have it.

　　 "...You mean, when you first caught this kappa, it was wrapped in a mass of mud, and after being killed, the body of this thing turned into black muddy water?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu spent a few minutes, browsed the information hastily, then raised his head and confirmed it again.

"Yes what's the matter?"

　　 "……"

　　 Under Suzuki Zhuxi's strange gaze, Bai Shuiqiu closed his mouth and said nothing.

　　 The first half of this document, that is, the content about kappa, is nothing.

　　 Anyway, she doesn't know much about Japanese monsters. Suzuki Zhuki is an expert in this regard. Since she made a "Kappa" judgment, there must be a basis, so there is no need to refute it.

Can……

　　 Muddy water?

　　If Suzuki Zhuxi’s description is not watery, this picture...how does it feel a bit like the scene when the black bird was killed by the rain girl when I went to the back mountain forest with a puppet doll?

　　 At that time, the Rain Girl mentioned "them". Could it be that this kappa and that black bird are actually in the same group?

　　Where is the sacred "they" that can control these low-level monsters?

　　 A kind of faint anxiety lingers in Bai Shuiqiu's heart.

　　 Of course, she might think too much.

　　 Maybe there is no connection between the two things, it's just a pure coincidence, or maybe what the Rain Girl said did not mean what I guessed. But no matter what the possibility is, this kind of thing that she doesn't even know her own, naturally it is not easy to explain to Suzuki Zhuxi, when the rain girl will be involved, it is not clear at all.

　　 "...It's nothing, it's just a bit weird."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu deliberated, instead of speaking out what was in his mind, he tentatively asked: "Even Suzuki, have you never heard of a monster with this ability related to mud water?"

"no."

　　 Suzuki Zhuxi shook his head.

"At least in the forty-two types of monsters that have been recorded since the history of Tamamae Shrine, there is no clue related to this ability. There are 27 other types of monsters recorded in the database of the Chiba Prefecture Countermeasures Team. Among the monsters, no relevant information was found either.

　　 I have already figured out a way to contact the countermeasure team in the entire Kanto region and ask them to assist in the search in the database of each prefecture, but so far, no clear news has been received. "

"database?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu noticed this word.

　　 Suzuki Zhuxi nodded: "Yes, since the end of the last century, after the countermeasure teams were established in various counties in the country, we have gradually established a database of monsters.

From the Asuka era, to Heian, Sengoku, Edo... and even some data collected from other countries, about various monsters and sneaky creatures that have appeared in human history, from the time when they first appeared, to the traces of previous activities After disappearing or being killed by people, everything was recorded in detail. These things formed the database of the countermeasure team.

　　 But this kind of recording is not limited to a single channel. It can be recorded by computer hard disk, traditional paper and pen, and even recorded in someone’s mind...

　　Because many of the materials involved in some shrines, yin and yang rooms, and old secrets of the ascetic family, they are often not interoperable.

　　 When we encounter a situation similar to this one, we will ask the surrounding counties for help, and ask them to help search the county’s database for relevant clues. "

　　 "There is such a thing..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu sounds a little strange

Chapter 196

It seems that the countermeasure team’s methods to deal with supernatural phenomena are also advancing with the times with the advancement of modern science. Whether it is the scheme for identifying muddy water components mentioned in the data or the database established in various regions, Bai Shuiqiu This maiden who wandered outside the organization was an eye-opener.

　　 As for the problem that Suzuki Zhuxi mentioned that the databases of each county are not interoperable...

　　 can actually understand.

　　 The Japanese shrine system is actually very loose, and most shrines operate independently.

Although nominally, all shrines in the country are under the jurisdiction of Ise Jingu, including the ranks of priests and maidens, which are all awarded by the latter, but even Ise Jingu cannot arbitrarily treat other shrines. Give orders.

　　A general shrine has no relationship between subordinates and subordinates.

　　 For example, Suzuki Yuki, who is a maiden of Tamamae Shrine, wants to borrow materials from Tenme Shrine, Shirasuiqiu can refuse.

　　 is placed between the countermeasure groups, the same is true.

　　 Furthermore, some information about monsters is top secret in itself. The more people you know, the greater the risk of leaking it out. That's why, as Suzuki Zhuki said, somebody just keeps it in his head without using pen and paper.

　　 "By the way... this person's memory is a bit too strong, right?"

　　 If one day this old man suddenly lost his memory, or was assassinated by a monster, wouldn't these information be lost?

　　 This question circulated in Bai Shuiqiu's mind, but he didn't ask it wittily.

　　The topic of painting skin is now over.

Suzuki Zhuxi’s main purpose is to inform Bai Shuiqiu about the situation of the kappa, and to ask if there are any relevant clues by the way. Since Bai Shuiqiu said that she did not know, she gave up the questioning and sipped two sips of tea. , And brought up another topic:

　　 "Actually, Jubei and I came here this time, and there is one more thing... Baishui-student, I don't know what you think of the'superior incident countermeasures team'?"

"Ok?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu didn't understand the meaning of this sentence.

　　 What do you mean by the "countermeasure team"? Is it... with your eyes?

　　 Suzuki Zhuki looked at Bai Shuiqiu's slightly dazed expression, pursed her lips, and said, "Forget it, I'll be a bit more straightforward. Do you have any thoughts about joining the countermeasure group?"

　　 "Join the countermeasure team?"

　　 This time, Bai Shuiqiu was really surprised.

"Well, although it is a bit of self-exposure to the family, but to be honest, our response team does not have many staff, and it is even in a state of lack of personnel all the year round. There are no more than ten permanent staff, plus some mobile members, and it is less than twenty. people.

　　 These people basically come from the major shrines, temples, and families mastering the art of exorcism in Chiba Prefecture, and they are often passed down from generation to generation.

For example, I took over the position of my father. He was also a member of the countermeasure team and stayed in the team for nearly ten years. It was not until two years ago that he quit the organization due to physical reasons and I took over his work... …"

　　 This kind of hereditary mechanism is actually very common in Japan.

The Japanese pay much attention to birth and ancestry, even to an unimaginable point. In the ancient Warring States period, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the hero who almost unified Japan, was not accepted by the aristocracy because of his humble background. Before the guard was a foster father for a long time, he got the post of Guan Bai.

　　 Until now, this tradition is still deeply rooted.

　　 Whether it is a politician, a policeman, or a member of a gang, there is a phenomenon that the son inherits his father's business. Of course, this is especially true of shrines and temples that are inherited between families.

　　 Incidentally, this kind of hereditary phenomenon is actually decreasing year by year...

　　The reason is not social civilization, or class consolidation has eased, mainly because the times are different.

Young people born in the Heisei and Reiwa era are often unwilling to follow the path arranged by their parents. The daughter of a politician may want to join the show business and become an actor, and the son of a police chief may want to draw comics. Guy's child might want to be an educator...

　　 A few years ago, there was another eminent monk. None of the four sons who gave birth was willing to inherit the mantle and become a monk. The old father, who was nearly 60 years old, had no choice but to grow stronger and continue to support the temple industry...

　　 Of course, compared with general shrines, the "countermeasure team" is a bit special.

Because the things that need to be dealt with are spooky events, those who join the organization must have real talents and learning. Although Japanese temples and shrines are blooming everywhere and there are many practitioners, most of them are pretty. It may be less than one percent of the systemic inheritance.

　　 Such as Tamamae Shrine where Suzuki Zhuxi is located.

　　 Therefore, even if it wasn't for Suzuki Juki, the position her father vacated would most likely be taken over by other people at Tamamae Shrine.

　　 After all, it is too difficult to find a new person with spiritual power from other places.

Suzuki Zhuxi briefly explained the situation, and then said softly: "Because the countermeasure team needs to deal with some monsters and sneaky people, so there are hard requirements for the strength of the standing staff, but you must be fine, Sister Shirashui. of.

Moreover, the salary of the countermeasure group is very good, and members can be given a lot of convenience within the scope of the permit, such as all the expenses for taxi and tram rides are reimbursed, and after dealing with the supernatural incident in a certain place, you can also play, eat, drink and stay. The cost is also up and down..."

　　 So this is why you took a taxi to look for monsters, and the last time you said you want to treat someone at the cold drink shop?

　　 Bai Shuiqiu murmured silently in his heart.

　　 But this is understandable.

　　 After all, in the process of dealing with supernatural incidents, the members of the countermeasure team are no less dangerous than ordinary police chasing murderous murderers. If the salary and benefits are not high, there may be few people willing to do it.

　　 As for Bai Shuiqiu himself...

　　 "Sorry, although you said so much, I am still in high school..."

　　 "Moreover, in our Tenmoku Shrine, I am the only maiden of my own position. If I join you, then there will be only grandma at the shrine..."

"this……"

　　 Suzuki Zhuki scratched his head.

　　 The two reasons that Bai Shuiqiu gave are already very sufficient, but it is rare to encounter such a witch with strong spiritual power and no weird temper. She still does not want to give up:

"In fact, to join the countermeasure group, you don’t have to run around frequently. It’s okay to only deal with the supernatural incidents around Narita City. In addition, if you usually go to school, you can only act on weekends as a mobile member of the group. ...As for the shrine, we can also help you figure out a solution..."

　　"...I will think about it first.

Chapter 197

　　 Bai Shuiqiu does have a little thought.

　　 It must be impossible to become a standing member.

After all, she hasn't planned to drop out of school now, time and energy are not allowed, but if Suzuki Zhuxi said, join the countermeasure team as a mobile person, only responsible for dealing with the supernatural incidents around Narita...It is not impossible to consider .