Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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A deafening crack of whips rang out, the flames on the torches leaped up, the mist formed by the darkness dissipated backward, the air seemed to freeze, and Dou Tang even felt his heart clench because of the crack of the whips!

The slender leather belt blossomed and transformed in the woman's hands, turning into a long whip made of several leather belts tightly intertwined.

The two men, one holding a sword and the other a long whip, raised their torches together. The bright flames shone like the raging sun, and the warm air dispelled the gloomy black wind. The evil beasts screamed and howled, and the flesh and blood they had not yet devoured turned into long needles that pierced their own gums.

Dou Tang stood at the cave entrance, watching all of this, watching the two walk into the distance, watching the reddish-yellow light transform into a long road left on the ground, watching the people who had once been in despair in the cave walk out along the road and stand under the blue sky.

Dou Tang slowly raised his right hand and was surprised to find that he was also holding a long sword in his right hand, a sword that looked very familiar.

He loosely clenched his left hand and suddenly felt an emptiness in his heart, as if he had forgotten something.

indeed

He had forgotten something, he must have forgotten something. The throbbing pain in his chest made him kneel down with a thud, not even having the courage to catch his breath. He let the last bit of air in his body drain away, let the throbbing pain in his chest make his vision go black, and gradually he could neither hear nor see, his consciousness sinking into a deeper sleep.

Chapter 98 The Gathered Crowd

The day passed quickly.

The agreed time had arrived. Although it was only evening, Edogawa Ward was already immersed in a quiet and solemn atmosphere.

The Xinchuan sewage treatment plant was closed due to potential safety issues, and nearby streets were also sealed off by the police due to "safety hazards." This time, the authorities will not intervene in the battle between exorcists and evil spirits.

no matter what the result is.

Cars drove into Edogawa Ward, but some of them couldn't even get close to the Shinkawa Wastewater Treatment Plant and had to park nearby and walk.

Nurarihyon, carrying Yoshiko and Yukiharu, and holding Mikazuki, got out of the car and walked to the blockade line.

Within a three-kilometer radius of the Xinchuan Sewage Treatment Plant, a cordon has been set up, and residents living there have been relocated. At this time, not only ordinary people, but also various news media believe that the safety hazards of the Xinchuan Sewage Treatment Plant may endanger the nearby urban area, hence the lockdown and evacuation.

Unbeknownst to them, a special entrance and exit had been opened in a neighborhood. This entrance and exit was guarded by elite police officers, and even snipers and other sentries were stationed in nearby houses. These officers all wore inner armor made of talisman paper, which could shield them from the protective effects of the evil spirits' resentment barriers.

What they need to do is screen the people who come.

Whether it's a monster or a human.

At this moment, a group of relatively unknown exorcists were already standing at the entrance, huddled together discussing how they were the ones who couldn't get into the cordon.

Nurarihyon, carrying Mikazuki, arrived at the entrance formed by police cars and roadblocks, looked at the police officers guarding the door, and smiled.

Although the police officers here are not exorcists, they are all somewhat related to the exorcists. Naturally, some of them recognized who Nurarihyon was, and they were all somewhat surprised.

Although Nurarihyon is a yokai, his abilities and personality destined him to be someone who can get along with everyone. No matter what happens in Tokyo, Nurarihyon is always the one who can protect himself in the middle, and he never gets too involved in the struggles of other forces.

His appearance here at this time was quite unexpected.

Many exorcists nearby also turned their gazes toward them, their eyes filled with hostility.

The atmosphere at the entrance suddenly turned cold.

Nurarihyon, dressed in a dark black kimono, looked around, casually tucking his hands into his waistband, appearing relaxed and carefree.

Behind him, Yizi and Xueqing, both dressed in kimonos, became his guards. Xueqing, in particular, with her full head of white hair, had her hand on the vermilion scabbard, as if she was about to fight at the slightest provocation.

The three stood in the middle of the road, surrounded by the gazes of those around them, yet they showed no fear and remained calm and composed.

The lead officer said, "I never expected that a great monster like you would get involved."

Nurarihyon held up one finger: "No, no, no, kid, I'm not getting involved, I'm just here to watch."

"But you never..."

“That’s because this time is different.” Nurarihyon laughed and said, “This is Taira no Masakado and Mr. Ren, which is different from the fights of those guys from my time.”

"Think about it, what does it mean to me to compete with my contemporaries? It's just like my peers having some conflicts with each other."

"But now, child, that's Taira no Masakado... and Mr. Ren."

The officer hesitated for a moment before saying, "Okay, you can go in, but please don't get involved. There are orders from above that no one, no matter who they are, is allowed to interfere."

Nurarihyon nodded, then asked, "Has Suiten Keisaburo arrived?"

The police officer stepped aside to make way and said, "Lord Shui Tianjing is already inside."

Nurarihyon nodded and stepped inside.

The exorcists outside were somewhat annoyed, but they really had nothing to say... In this era, you can't just kill any monster you see, and they didn't have that ability anyway.

Once inside, Mikazuki suddenly jumped onto Nurarihyon's shoulder, saying in an unfriendly tone, "Suiten Keizaburo is here too... Is that guy here to watch the show?"

“An ordinary person.” Nurarihyon paused. “If he’s not here to watch the show, then he has ulterior motives.”

“He doesn’t have the guts.” Mikazuki grinned, clearly harboring some grudge against Suiten Keisaburo and full of hostility towards him.

The streets were deserted, completely empty. The usually bustling city seemed to have lost all its air here, so there was not a sound to be heard.

The three demons walked down the street, passing by those closed streets. As dusk fell, the buildings were plunged into darkness, with only the streetlights and some billboards still lit.

Like a dead city.

But after turning a corner, it suddenly became lively.

A large number of people have gathered around the banks of the Xinchuan River. Some are standing, some are sitting, and some are even moving their stools into the middle of the road. Others have brought food and are eating and watching without any regard for their image.

This side of Shinkawa is the territory of exorcists.

On the other side of Shinkawa, there were many monsters, each...

A woman about three meters tall, a cat with many tails, a giant wolf as big as a car, a demon dog with a red cloth wrapped around its neck, a duck with a rabbit hair clip on its head, and even a polar bear wearing a fluffy headgear.

These monsters, shrouded in a protective aura of resentment that is imperceptible to ordinary people, have come here to witness the battle between Taira no Masakado and Mr. Ren.

The crowds of onlookers filled many open spaces on both sides of the river.

The empty space in the very center is where a bridge spans Xinchuan.

The bridge wasn't wide, just two lanes plus a pedestrian walkway. At both ends of the bridge stood exorcists and monsters. These exorcists and monsters didn't conceal their presence, because they were also participants in tonight's battle.

The exorcists who fought against Taira no Masakado, and Taira no Masakado's yokai subordinates.

Due to the deep resentment emanating from the monster, the banks of the Shinkawa River were quite cold, several degrees lower than in the city. The chilly wind howled, as if vengeful spirits were crying in the wind.

Meanwhile, Nurarihyon looked towards a makeshift shed on the shore and said, "That should be Suiten Keisaburo. Being so flamboyant is really his style."

Mikazuki spat, jumped off Nurarihyon's shoulder, and said, "If you go to see him, I'll go somewhere else and stay by myself."

Nurarihyon nodded and said, "We should at least give him face and go say hello. Well then, Mikazuki, be careful."

Mikazuki wagged its tail and disappeared into the bushes by the roadside, while Nurarihyon headed towards the shed.

Upon arriving at the shed, Nurarihyon immediately spotted Suiten Keizaburo, dressed in a kimono, fanning himself, and looking melancholy.

Upon seeing Nurarihyon's arrival, even though he was facing a great yokai, Suiten Keizaburo simply waved his fan and gestured for Nurarihyon to sit down beside him.

Chapter 99 Entering the game

Nurarihyon walked into the shed and looked at Suiten Keisaburo, who was fanning himself, and said, "Mr. Suiten Keisaburo, it's been a long time."

Suiten Keisaburo laughed and said, "To be remembered by the great demon Nurarihyon is something to be proud of. May I ask why Mr. Nurarihyon has come here today?"

He pointed to the bridge outside and said, "I remember Mr. Nurarihyon once said that he was not interested in any battles between exorcists or yokai."

Nurarihyon chuckled, adjusted his posture in his seat, and said leisurely, "It is precisely because I do not participate in the fighting that I came to see today. Such a big event, this old man must see with his own eyes who wins and who loses, right?"

Nurarihyon tightened the haori he was wearing and continued, "However, it seems the two main characters haven't arrived yet?"

Shui Tianjingsaburo explained, "It's not time yet, and those who arrive early will lose face." He then looked at his watch and said, "There's still an hour left, so there's no rush."

Nurarihyon gave him a meaningful look, then said nothing more, simply sitting calmly in his chair, gazing ahead, seemingly not intending to speak to Suiten Keisaburo again.

Their relationship wasn't that good.

………………

Dou Tang woke up. It was pitch black outside; night had already fallen.

He sat up, looked around the room, and found Ejima Iya sitting beside him, leisurely looking at his phone with his hands folded.

Noticing that Tou-tang had woken up, Ejima Izai said, "I thought you were going to sleep until the battle and then go straight to see Taira no Masakado as soon as you woke up."

Dou Tang yawned and asked, "How much longer until the agreed time?"

"More than half an hour."

Ejima Izai pointed to the window and said, "However, both the audience and both sides seem to be getting a little impatient."

Dou Tang got out of bed and looked out the window.

The dim glow of the streetlights could not illuminate the entire scenery on both sides of the river, but one could still see the people watching from both sides. Those people all exuded an indescribable, profound aura, an aura that could be discerned at a glance. Those people were all exorcists, or rather, beings different from ordinary people.

Although those people seemed to be watching leisurely, some even sitting on chairs they had somehow acquired, exuding an air of nonchalance, it was clear from their frequent glances that they were tense.

I feel nervous because of what might happen next.

"Almost half of Tokyo's exorcists have come."

Jiangdao Yizai and Doutang stood side by side, looking out from a place where the light couldn't reach. The skeleton hidden in the darkness seemed to be watching everything in front of them, and the soul fire in its eyes showed no emotion.

"After tonight, no matter what, Mr. Ren and Taira no Masakado will be known to everyone in Tokyo's underworld."

After saying this, he sighed, looked at the six safes in the corner of the room, and said, "Are you really planning to hand those things over to Taira no Masakado?"

“An incomplete Taira no Masakado is meaningless,” Dou Tang insisted.

"Understood." Ejima Iya nodded, then added, "Kiryu-kun, no matter what, your teacher will stand by you."

“You are a young man. Perhaps in your opinion, the duel with Taira no Masakado is a kind of male chauvinism. The rule of fighting one against one is like the battle between generals in ancient times, which does not allow for interference from outside forces.”

Jiangdao Yizai's tone suddenly became serious and resolute, with unwavering determination.

"But! I am your teacher, Kiryu-kun! You are my student."

Dou Tang turned his head and looked calmly at Jiangdao Yizai.

Ejima Izai continued, "Don't look at me like that. I haven't taught you anything, not even..."

I am still grateful for your kindness, but that doesn't change the fact that we are teacher and student!

"so!"

He reached out and placed his hand on Dou Tang's shoulder. The skeletal hand exerted great force, as if trying to dig into Dou Tang's shoulder, gripping it tightly.

But that hand was trembling slightly.

"If you can't beat Taira no Masakado, the teacher won't stand idly by. The teacher will intervene, and it doesn't matter if it breaks the rules."

Jiangdao Yizai was reduced to a skull, so his expression was naturally unreadable, but his words still revealed the teacher's concern for Doutang.

"Rules are not as important as my students."

Dou Tang chuckled and nodded upon hearing this.

"Alright, I promise you, Mr. Jiangdao. If I really can't beat Taira no Masakado, then we don't need to talk about the rules. Please help me."

Jiangdao Yizai finally breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

"Okay, teacher, let go of me so I can change into a suitable outfit and get ready to go on stage."

………………

The night wind howled mournfully.

There are too many monsters.

Hundreds of monsters crouched on the south side of the bridge. The sea breeze stirred up their heavy resentment, causing an inaudible wail, an imperceptible malice, and a distinctly biting cold to fill the air.

"Click."

Dou Tang closed the door, dressed in a pure black school uniform and a fitted haori. He stood tall and straight, and the fluttering hem of the haori was like a hero's cape, making him look very dashing.

He carried the unsheathed sword in one hand, strolled out of the courtyard, onto the street, and into the center of the crowd.

When the exorcists saw him, they began to whisper among themselves. The rustling voices that entered their ears were somewhat noisy, but they also warmed the cold wind, making it less lifeless.

Jiangdao Yizai followed behind him, wearing the same white coat he never wore, his hands in the pockets of the coat, his eyes burning with conspicuous blue soul fire.

The boy, draped in a haori, walked forward, carrying a long sword in his hand. Around him were countless discussions about him, and behind him stood the great demon known as the Bone Tengu.

Aida Gaku and Shinzen Ryuyu followed closely behind, and those who had chosen to unite with Tou Tang also walked forward behind them. The crowd gradually gathered, and Tou Tang was the leader of this flock of geese.

Dou Tang looked around and met the gazes of one exorcist after another. Some of the exorcists stood in the shadows of the street corner, while others sat openly under the streetlights. Apart from a few people dressed in strange clothes, most of them looked ordinary and unremarkable.

He saw some familiar faces among them: the martial arts exorcist he had injured and the white-bearded old man with a long sword at his waist were also in the crowd, as were many of the bystanders who had attended the exorcist association meeting that day.

At that time, they did not choose to fight against Taira no Masakado together with Dou Tang, but still came here for various reasons.

Dou Tang ignored them and walked along the street toward the bridge that had been fenced off not far away.