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90 marks.

When he saw the score, Arai Takashi couldn't believe his eyes.

As far as he knew, let alone the past few years, this score could almost be regarded as the pinnacle in the history of martial arts.

In the nearly one-thousand-year history of the Gion Festival, there have been times when overall scores were generally high due to the limitations of the times, but it is extremely rare to reach this level.

The example that Arai Takano immediately recalled was the glimpse of the spirit exterminator who could not even be mentioned in Kyoto.

And now, Shimogamo Shrine?

Arai Takashi still remembers the Shimogamo Shrine last year. The shrine maidens were running away with their heads in their hands. They were not removing spirits at all, but were being chased by evil spirits.

It seems like there isn’t much difference between the personnel last year and this year?

What exactly has changed in this?

Arai Takashi looked at Qiao Qiao.

As far as he knew, Qiao Qiao was specially invited by Shimogamo Shrine this year from Tokyo as a spirit-killing instructor. Although he had not inquired about Qiao Qiao’s previous experience, his accurate description of the spirit-killing performance at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine from his first day Judgment.

He is a master.

After getting the points, the shrine maidens of Shimogamo Shrine quickly returned to the venue.

The witches wearing camouflage uniforms and tactical vests lined up neatly.

Carrying a variety of firearms and equipment.

There is quite a feeling of transcending reality.

"Report, Shimogamo 001 Tactical Team has completed the task of removing ghosts."

Sasaki Haruka saluted and said in a strong voice.

"Um."

Qiao Qiao nodded and glanced at the five witches.

"Although you have completed the task of removing spirits, there are still many shortcomings."

"Have seen Nanase, the height of the drone is too low. If the Wraith has the ability to fight in the air, it will easily cause a crash."

"Kotone Hashimoto, you don't have to hesitate so long when shooting. If it's a wraith moving at high speed, the time it takes for you to aim is enough for it to launch an attack."

"Kitagawa Ryoko, your skills in breaking doors are pretty good, but you are still a little unfamiliar with the use of shotgun explosives. You should find the weakest part of the wall to penetrate."

"Maki Araki, you showed flaws three times during the mission. You must know that the defender's job is to protect his teammates. If you expose your teammates to danger, it will be your dereliction of duty."

"Sasaki Haruka, your judgment of the situation was very correct, but unfortunately, you were still unable to discover the location of the last source of resentment. The use of artillery fire to clear it was just a coincidence. Please avoid this situation as much as possible in the future."

He pointed out one by one.

"yes."

The witches replied in unison.

"Even if the mission is over, you can't let down your guard. After returning to the shrine tonight, watch today's ghost removal video, and then write a mission summary of more than a thousand words."

"yes!"

The witches answered in unison again.

Listening to the conversation between the witches and Qiao Qiao, Arai Takashi felt an indescribable strange feeling.

It was as if it was not a spiritual exterminator, but a lecture from some kind of special forces.

However, at least Arai Takashi knew something.

Qiaoqiao, he, changed Shimogamo Shrine.

On the way back to the car, everyone was silent.

There is no feeling at all that I just got a high score.

This car is an ordinary van, but the rear half has been modified in some unknown way and is covered by a military green canvas.

Maki Araki drove, Qiao Qiao sat in the passenger seat, the remaining miko and Ariko Asano, and Suzuka, whose eyes were dull and lifeless, was trembling in the corner with her hands in her arms.

"I always feel that everyone is not very interested."

Ariko Asano broke the silence.

Although they all got enough points to be written into the history of spirit-killing martial arts, the shrine maidens of Shimogamo Shrine had a cold look on their faces, not showing any excitement at all.

"Well, indeed, although it is just a victory in a mock battle, this is the first appearance of Shimogamo Shrine, so you don't need to restrain yourself so much."

Qiao Qiao sat in the passenger seat and said calmly.

"How about we all sing a song?"

"yes!"

The witches replied in unison.

"Sing?"

Ariko Asano tilted her head.

"Maki-san, just sing "Katyusha"."

"yes."

Maki Araki responded, then raised her hand and said in a commanding manner.

"???"

Ariko Asano was stunned.

Is "Katyusha" that "Katyusha"?

etc.

In the Republic of China in the 21st century, a group of Japanese witches who returned from exorcism sang "Katyusha" in the car according to the instructions of the Chinese students. Is it really okay?

"@#%￥#@@##@"

Several mikos made low and powerful voices.

But the language used was something Ariko Asano couldn't understand at all, and it was full of tongue-twisting sounds.

"???"

Could this be Russian?

Isn’t it too hardcore?

Ariko Asano no longer knows where to start complaining.

The witches sang more and more happily, and their bodies swayed along with it.

It was already late at night when we returned to Shimogamo Shrine.

According to Qiao Qiao's arrangement, the five witches and he used the projector that had played "The Grudge" to watch the copied video of the spirit-killing martial arts exercise again, and then had a 20-minute review discussion before finally leaving.

Naturally, Ariko Asano did not follow. She took a nice hot bath and ignored Suzuka, who was still autistic. She was wearing a yukata and preparing to return to the room from the corridor.

Seeing Qiao Qiao who was closing the door coming out of the side hall, Ariko Asano said hello.

"Teacher, are you still busy so late?"

"Well, although my mission has been completed, Maki-san and the others are not mature at all. It's a pity that today is the last day."

Qiao Qiao replied.

The moon is very beautiful today, and its cool light scatters on the roof of the shrine, giving off a little bit of fluorescence.

"I think Sister Maki and the others are already very powerful. It's like they are completely different people. Teacher, how did you do it?"

Ariko Asano and Qiao Qiao walked side by side under the moonlight.

"It's not a commendable skill. I just referred to the international anti-O operations and the elite team training manuals of various countries. I only did a small amount of work for the talented Maki-san and others."

"Even without me, they will eventually embark on this path. After all, it is the course of history."

"?"

If it weren't for their teacher, Maki-san and the others wouldn't be where they are now, right?

Asano Ariko twitched the corner of her mouth.

"However, teacher, you are too biased. You actually guided Maki-san so seriously, but in the end you didn't care about me at all."

She said again, with a somewhat angry tone.

"War is cruel. If not forced by the situation, I would not want Maki-san and the others to be exposed to this. For immature people, holding weapons is terrifying."

Qiao Qiao looked at the moon and said.

"Is the teacher saying that I am immature in disguise?"

Ariko Asano protested, puffing out her cheeks.

"No."

Qiao Qiao shook his head.

"If possible, I don't want you, Miko Asano, to come into contact with these tools of war."

In Mount Hiei.

An abandoned village somewhere.

It is not used as a venue for spiritual martial arts exercises, so it is extremely quiet here.

Under the moonlight, the moss-covered houses are like sleeping giants, bathed in the moonlight.

In various parts of the village, there are evergreen trees with towering crowns and mottled tree shadows.

It's just that no one knows.

The soil near these trees shows signs of renovation.

The 5W recommended votes will be added tomorrow morning~

The monthly ticket will be updated the day after tomorrow. I am writing and writing. When did I deceive you?