252 Making Plans

Hanazawa Sakura looked at the group of beautiful women, young and old, and her gaze gradually turned like that of a mother-in-law.

She greeted them with a smile and thanked them for their help with the Shuya.

The girls all became modest, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.

After Haruno and the others finished greeting everyone, the higher-ups of the Monster came over one after another to say hello.

Inoue Hikoo and Shuya finished arguing, Shuya met with his parents and the great Monster from the Alliance.

In fact, Inoue Hikoo and Hanazawa Sakura had already met the Kanto Monster.

They were partners, and now that they've met again, they can't help but reminisce about their past. Neither of them expected that in the blink of an eye, the Kanto Monster Alliance would unify all the Monster in Japan.

After chatting for a while, another carriage arrived at the gate.

Yamatano Aoyama and a girl got off the bus.

"Yo, Mai- chan, you're here."

Shuya went to greet him.

"Shuya, you're way too old."

Mai- chan looked up in bewilderment, only to see his face.

"Is it because you're too short?"

"What!"

Shuya a cunning grin, reached out and patted her head, successfully provoking Mai to angrily stomp on his foot.

"Alright, enough joking around," Shuya said. "Welcome."

Only Mai- chan came, because Little Senior Sister and Hyakka- chan were unaware of it.

"Snort."

Mai- chan complained, "It would be really exciting if Monster suddenly appeared outside the film set for me."

"Excuse me."

Yamatano Aoyama said awkwardly.

"It's nothing, it wasn't Mr. Orochi's fault."

Mai- chan shook her head, offering words of comfort.

Yamatano Aoyama wore a grateful expression. "... How generous! As expected of the Alliance Leader's wife!"

Shuya: "?"

Mai- chan. "?"

Hanazawa Sakura: "!!!"

Hanazawa Sakura's ears twitched, keenly catching Yamatano Aoyama's words, and she looked over with shining eyes.

"Calm down, Mom."

Shuya reached out to stop Hanazawa Sakura from going berserk.

When did I become your wife?

Mai- chan asked, sounding annoyed.

"Huh? Isn't that right?"

Shuten Gozaburo was shocked.

"Alright, go inside. Don't let people stare at you here."

Shuya interrupted Shuten Gozaburo, knowing that the idiot was capable of anything.

As he said, everyone around was just watching the spectacle.

After Shuya finished speaking, he led the group and the Monster into the Suzaku Avenue of the Monster City.

The Monster City is indeed very large.

Looking through the city gate, rows and rows of houses stretched as far as the eye could see.

The streets were full of people; they were all out shopping.

Unlike the deserted Mount Suzuka Seki Fortress of the past, Kyoto Monster City Castle is now the largest gathering place for Monster (supernatural beings). Having been run by Monster for many years, it remains quite prosperous.

You can find all sorts of traditional Japan snacks and cultural elements that were introduced from abroad during the war here.

The cultural atmosphere here is unique.

Furthermore, during the later stages of the World War, when the war was essentially over, a large number of Western superhumans flocked to this area, bringing with them Western culture and lifestyle.

The cultural characteristics here are a blend of East and West, with a strong sense of Taisho (the Taisho era).

But the "harmony" component is heavier than the "foreign" component.

Upon entering the Monster City, ancient buildings come into view one after another.

The wide Suzaku Avenue was lined with food stalls and amusement park vendors, and lanterns floated along the road, creating a festive atmosphere.

The lantern light shone on the stalls on both sides, revealing various Half-Monster Transformation Monster.

The shops behind the stalls on both sides are mostly restaurants and izakayas, all run by Monster spirits).

They don't sell disgusting human flesh or internal organs, but rather traditional delicacies from both the East and West.

Monster are also transformed humans, and they eat pretty much the same things.

The shops are all run by Monster, but not everyone strolling along Suzaku Avenue is Monster; many ordinary people are having a great time.

These human guests have watched so many videos that they're not afraid the Monster will go berserk.

These people already possessed Power of Will, and having often seen strange things as children, coupled with the remarkable adaptability of modern people, they quickly integrated into the city of Monster, indulging in food and drink.

The crowd also included many human superhumans, who were even less afraid of Monster.

The presence of humans and Monster mingling in this Monster festival is both shocking and strangely captivating to first-time visitors.

Inoue Hikoo was mesmerized. "I feel like I've got an inspiration... Humans, Monster... Spirit Abduction..."

Shuya glanced at him sideways, thinking to himself, "Are you going to pull off a Spirited Away-like plot for me?"

Wow, it's so lively!

Compared to Inoue Hikoo's fascination, Hanazawa Sakura simply expressed her feelings.

Section 268, page 252: Calculation

"How about I play with you guys for a bit first? The banquet doesn't start until nine o'clock tonight anyway."

Shuya the Way.

Hanazawa Sakura nodded repeatedly, and then Shuya told Shuten Gozaburo, Yamatano Aoyama, and the other Monster to go about their business and not to keep them company.

After the Monster dispersed, Shuya and his group strolled Suzaku Avenue.

Shuya used his Divine Power to reduce his presence so that no one would recognize him.

They strolled along the main road, blending into the crowd of tourists.

Soon his hands were full of food.

It's alright that he has a strong digestive ability (actually, he doesn't have any digestive ability at all; everything he eats is dissolved by his energy), but he still reminded the others that there would be a banquet later and they shouldn't eat too much.

Then he devoured the food while everyone else ate and drank to his heart's content—that was great.

As they walked, Hanazawa Sakura and Inoue Hikoo walked ahead, showering everyone with their affection, Shuya behind, dealing with the girls in a very relaxed manner.

---At least that's how he appeared to the spies from the supernatural organizations who were secretly observing him.

Soon, major organizations around the world began to receive the intelligence.

After Inoue Shuya unified the Japan Monster, he brought his parents and friends over and was preparing to hold a festival in the Monster City, without any unusual activity.

If you shift your focus away from Shuya and look at the other great Monster, you'll only find them busy preparing for the upcoming banquet.

After a while, the spies received another message.

The Alliance dispatched Monster messengers to contact the various Shrine and the envoys in the Monster City, attempting to invite them to participate in the treatment of Rena, but they were politely refused.

The Japan Monster Alliance did not react in any particular way, as if it were just a routine inquiry that they did not care much about.

This information went unnoticed by anyone; at most, it elicited laughter at Shuya and the Monster for their overestimation of their abilities.

The gods are far more powerful than Monster, and they generally look down on Monster, so they are involved in suppressing Monster.

For the gods, Monster are excellent sources of experience.

What could be faster than defeating the troublemaking Monster and gaining the Power of Faith?

Since ancient times, gods and demons have been constantly fighting. Now there is peace, but the hierarchy of contempt has not been completely eliminated.

Sending people to observe the ceremony was a gesture of respect because the Monster had gained considerable power after unification.

It was impossible for them to help.

Shuya received a report from his subordinates during his trip.

The spies were intently watching Shuya's expression, but he seemed completely unconcerned, even as if it were expected.

He simply nodded, waved for his subordinate to leave, and turned back to continue chatting with Mai- chan and dealing with the other girls.

The spies, seeing that he didn't seem to be faking it, let the matter drop.

Then soon, they saw another subordinate come to report to Shuya.

These spies also received the news that people from the Supernatural Bureau had arrived.

"Hmm, they should be arriving around that time."

Shuya nodded and said to his parents and sisters, "You all enjoy yourselves. I have some things to take care of. When it's almost time, Monster will take you to the venue."

After finishing his sentence Shuya walked towards the city gate, where he met up with the other great Monster along the way.

Mai nodded, silently gazing at Shuya's retreating figure.

Shuya deceive others, but she clearly sensed that Shuya plotting something.

It's probably not a good thing.

But Mai- chan wisely didn't say anything.

"This."

Just then, Yukino came over and offered her the snack.

"Thank you, Yukino- chan."

"Need not."

Two little girls with long, straight black hair were strolling together.

Even Shuya was unaware that these two little girls occasionally kept in touch in private.

Yukino was taken there by Shuya to model and appear in magazines. She went there a few more times afterward and coincidentally bumped into Mai- chan, and they developed a friendship by chance.

Compared to Yukino, Haruno isn't very familiar with Mai- chan anymore; things are still the same.

When Haruno saw her younger sister and Mai together, she was tempted to cause trouble, but Shizuka Hiratsuka pulled her away.

"Don't cause trouble for those little girls' friendship."

"Am I that kind of person, Shizuka-chan?!"

"Yes."

"Waaaaah, I'm so sad."

"..."

Don't ignore me, it's so boring.