On the Eve of Upheaval

Their current intelligence sources are all from Shuten Gozaburo.

He often got drunk in the streets, incoherently cursing the rebels for being treacherous, running around without ever engaging in a fight, causing the situation to reach a stalemate.

Several more days passed, and the battle remained deadlocked. The patience of the Supernatural Bureau and others gradually wore thin, and they decided not to wait any longer. They went to find Shuya, and forced him to leave.

Shuya reluctantly agreed, then enthusiastically suggested holding a final farewell party. They couldn't refuse, so they had to stay another day.

I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning.

After the banquet that evening, Shuya and the remaining great Monster gathered for a meeting.

At the meeting, Tamamo-no-Mae surprisingly present. She had transformed into a Half-Monster, a stunningly beautiful mature woman who amazed Shuya.

She obediently massaged Shuya's shoulders, her soft, fragrant body often deliberately leaning against Shuya.

There wasn't a trace of dissatisfaction in his expression.

Among those seated were Shuten Gozaburo -Shuten Doji and Kichi Hogen, needless to say.

The other powerful Kansai Monster weren't around, Shuya afraid of them; rather, he needed them to project an image of disliking the Alliance.

The Yamata no Orochi is not here because he is truly not in the Monster City.

He went to Kyushu and, with Yamatano Aoyama's secret assistance, rebelled.

Shuya felt that the three heads of the Tamamo-no-Mae family had truly surrendered.

Shuten Doji was Oni Clan, so it was normal for him to submit to a powerful force.

The impression that Kichi Hogen had of Shuya was that he didn't really have much hatred for the Kanto Monster. He was very aloof, but precisely because of his aloofness, he didn't care much about who was in charge—provided, of course, that they were stronger than him.

That Tamamo-no-Mae has absolutely no morals; she wants to indirectly achieve her great goal of controlling the Alliance by seducing Shuya.

Section 273, Chapter 257: The Eve of the Tumultuous Change

Shuya asked Tamamo Ren out of curiosity why Tamamo-no-Mae was so enthusiastic.

He said this was a traditional skill of the Tamamo Family, Tamamo Ren even said that she would do the same if she were a female demon.

Shuya believed in Tamamo Ren's words, and that he was a god with a keen premonition of good and bad fortune.

Tamamo-no-Mae is harmless to him.

Despite the flirting from Tamamo-no-Mae and many other Fox Demon, Shuya would verbally exchange banter with them, but he never actually took any action.

Heaven knows if any of them are Monster with daring ideas.

For example, surgical removal as a permanent cure...

Shuya shivered.

Although he wasn't afraid, the thought still sent a chill down his spine.

But you can't refuse too forcefully, or you'll offend them.

Shuya gave them a perfunctory response, engaging in playful banter and flirting with them.

He felt like he was keeping a backup plan (not really).

Let's set aside Shuya's thoughts for now.

While enjoying the service of Tamamo-no-Mae, who should have already defected, he said to his subordinates, "Gentlemen, we really can't delay any longer. Are all the preparations complete?"

"Everything is ready..."

The Monster reported one after another that the Monster they had sent out were already lurking outside the Divine Domain in the Kansai and Kanto Spirit Realm, ready to launch an attack at a moment's notice.

Shuya said with satisfaction, "Not bad."

Shuten Gozaburo said emotionally, "That's great! I finally don't have to act anymore. It was so hard for me to keep up the act."

"Isn't that stupid look just your true self?"

Shuten Doji said calmly.

"What?!"

Enraged Shuten Gozaburo wanted to fight him.

"Huh? Want to fight?"

Shuten Doji couldn't tolerate him either and immediately turned hostile.

Shuya to quiet them down.

Seeing them like this, Tamamo-no-Mae snuggled up to Shuya and said in a sweet voice, "Alliance Leader, you must be careful of these rude Monster. Don't let them ruin things."

"Pah, vixen!"

Shuten Gozaburo retorted.

Shuya sighed helplessly, "Are you out of your mind, so obviously causing trouble?"

Tamamo-no-Mae feigned grievance. "No, it's not that. The Alliance Leader must understand that's just how we Fox Demon Alliance Leader. I wouldn't have acted this way before, but now that I see someone like you with so much power, I can't help but tease you."

Tamamo-no-Mae whispered in Shuya's ear, "The important thing is that you're handsome enough, Alliance Leader, sob sob..."

... Another Monster that got tricked by the game's setting.

After she said that, Shuya couldn't say anything more.

After all, she was also a victimized demon.

Shuya pushed her away and asked Shuten Doji, "How is the restoration of the Mount Oe Monster Domain going?"

Shuten Doji said, "Thanks to the efforts of many Monsters, the ruins have been cleared and the walls rebuilt, but it's still not suitable for a defensive battle."

"Hmm. Then forget it. Don't go to the Mountain City. Select your elite troops and come with me. The rest of the Monster will stay in the Monster City to defend it. Although losing the Mount Oe Monster Domain is a serious loss, it won't have too much of an impact."

Shuten Doji nodded silently. He didn't ask about the details of the operation, but the report he had just received gave him a rough idea.

Then Shuya asked his subordinate, Tengu, "Are there any changes or anomalies in the various Divine Domain?"

The Great Tengu respectfully replied, "There has been no unusual activity in the Divine Domain. We sent our men to explain that their envoy would be returning later than expected. No deity suspected anything, and everything is under control."

"Very good."

Shuya and said, "So that means everything is ready now, except for the final push."

"Speaking of Dongfeng... does the Alliance Leader intend to start a war directly?"

Tamamo-no-Mae pressed closer, her fluffy fox ears rubbing against his face, carrying an alluring fragrance.

She vaguely knew that Shuya wanted to take action against the gods, but she didn't know the specific plans, Shuya hadn't told the higher-ups of the Monster clan Kansai it either.

Kichi Hogen also looked over.

Don't worry. You'll find out tomorrow.

Shuya the Way.

"All right."

"Um."

"Clear."

Tamamo-no-Mae, Shuten Doji, and Kichi Hogen all knew that Shuya didn't fully trust them yet, so they couldn't reveal those confidential matters.

But this situation will soon change. Once they wage war against the gods, the Kansai Monster, if they don't want to be punished later, will have no choice but to truly integrate into the Alliance and stand together.

Only then will they gain true trust.

But they also understood that Shuya had already shown them a great deal of trust by allowing them to attend the meeting.

When the Monster heard Shuya say this, they stopped asking questions.

With the agreement reached, the Monster dispersed to make final preparations.

Tamamo-no-Mae deliberately stayed until the very end, and as soon as the Monster dispersed, she snuggled into Shuya's arms, gazing at his face with dreamy eyes, and whispered sweetly, "Alliance Leader, Alliance Leader, how can you be so handsome..."

Shuya stroked her tail and said with amusement, "More handsome than all your male concubines?"

"Ugh, Alliance Leader, don't mention them! They're just toys. You, Alliance Leader, are... the master!"

Tamamo-no-Mae pouted coquettishly.

Shuya had known for a long time that she wasn't a virgin; she had had too many male lovers and was extremely experienced.

The moment Shuya appeared, she had no qualms about trying to seduce him into a fight.

He had no interest in her private life and felt no aversion towards it.

Given Tamamo-no-Mae's status and the fact that she belongs to a certain clan, he already considered her very virtuous if she hadn't even had a hundred male concubines.

At this moment, Tamamo-no-Mae, after sweetly uttering the title "Master," slid down and knelt on the ground...

Then she noticed that Shuya had already gotten up.

He patted Tamamo-no-Mae's shoulder and said with concern, "Are your legs weak? Yes, you should rest well and drink more hot water."

He ran away as soon as he finished speaking.

The floor Tamamo-no-Mae's knees shattered from her impact.

It took her a while to calm down.

"Ha, man, you've caught my attention."

Tamamo, the domineering (former) head of the family, made some harsh remarks.

Shuya didn't bother with her, and, his temper flaring up, he went to find Miss Haruno.

---harmonious---

The next morning, Shuya pushed Haruno and got out of bed.

After exchanging some health and exercise knowledge with Haruno, he held her and spent the night with her.

It's not a major event worth writing about.

Compared to that, today is destined to be a day that will go down in the history of the extraordinary world.

Shuya remained calm, showing no sign that the incident he had orchestrated was about to begin.

Haruno was woken up by him.

"Hey, Shu-chan, is it today?"

Wearing only a shirt, Haruno sat cross-legged on the bed, yawning sleepily.

"Yes, you're ready?"

Shuya smiled, and before Haruno could say anything more, Shuya and carried her to the bathroom.

Haruno simply closed her eyes. "Help me wash, I'm too lazy to move."

"Good."

The two got ready and went out.

They lived in a detached house in the center of the Monster City, near the Imperial Palace Complex. It had many rooms, Shuya and his teammates all lived there.

Good morning, Alliance Leader.

Good morning, Alliance Leader!

Two identical Fox Demon girls dressed in maid outfits were already preparing breakfast.

They were Tamamo Hana and Tamamo Ha, twin sisters who had visited the Spirit Realm of Tokyo.

They volunteered to serve the Alliance Leader, and provided their own maid outfits.

Shuya nodded to them and went to the garden to exercise, while Haruno also warmed up by exercising nearby.

The teammates got up one after another, and when they saw Shuya and Haruno together, their smiles were quite meaningful.

Shuya dealt with the incredibly sarcastic Shizuka Hiratsuka, the meaningful Tsuruko, and the sharp-tongued Yukino in turn.

Motoko didn't understand, naively thinking that Haruno just happened to be an early riser.

Shuya smiled and chatted with them for a while, then slowly ate his breakfast.