Investigating the Eternal Paradise Cult

The Entertainment District is a bustling red-light area where courtesans dressed in flamboyant finery can be seen soliciting customers everywhere.

"This gentleman is quite the strapping fellow. Any interest in coming into our shop to relax? Our girls are quite fond of your type."

"Haha, well said, well said. Back in the day, I was known as the White Dragon of the Waves. Once I finish my business, I will certainly come to your shop to experience it for myself."

"Oh my, then this humble one will be waiting for you here."

The courtesan batted her eyes, cast a flirtatious glance, and swayed her hips as she walked away with a brisk, rhythmic gait.

"My, my, I didn't expect Suzuki Mufeng to be so practiced at this. Should I tell Sabito and the others about this when we get back, you strapping gentleman?"

Kanae Kocho, disguised as a courtesan, suddenly appeared beside him like a ghost, asking with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

"Don't do that! If Urokodaki and the others found out I was in this state, they'd peel a layer of skin off me at the very least. Besides, I'm doing this for the mission, so please, Sister Kanae, spare me this once."

Suzuki Mufeng pressed his palms together, begging Kanae Kocho beside him.

Kanae Kocho knew that Suzuki Mufeng was disguised this way to investigate the Eternal Paradise Faith, but every time she saw him speaking so ambiguously with the courtesans, she felt uncomfortable in her heart. She seemed to hate him acting like this; she should have been firmer from the start and not let him come.

While she was lost in thought, Suzuki Mufeng led her through several places before finally entering a room and getting straight to the point.

"I haven't gathered much intelligence on the Eternal Paradise Faith. They are very guarded, and no matter how I probed, I only obtained these few pieces of information. First, the Eternal Paradise Faith only recruits women. Second, they target women who have lost hope in life. Finally, the women who enter the Eternal Paradise Faith never appear again."

During this time, it wasn't as if he hadn't tried using the Sharingan to hypnotize them to extract information, but Doma was far too cautious; anyone who knew the inside story had likely already been dealt with.

"The intelligence I gathered is the same as yours, except I heard that the Eternal Paradise Faith is looking to recruit new followers recently. It will happen within these few days, and the target is definitely to be selected from among the courtesans."

Although he knew that the cult leader Doma liked to eat women, he thought that perhaps he could find a woman who had already been recruited, knock her out, and then use the Transformation Technique to disguise himself as her to infiltrate.

This way, even if Kanae Kocho encountered Doma, he would have a chance to save her. The biggest problem was the other Upper Rank, Daki and Gyutaro.

Why did Doma not choose to recruit followers elsewhere, but instead came to the Entertainment District where Daki was? What was the purpose of two Upper Rank demons gathering together?

While Suzuki Mufeng and the others were exchanging information, Doma and Daki were already in a room.

"Doma, why aren't you staying in your Eternal Paradise Faith instead of running over to my Entertainment District?"

"Sister Daki, can't I come to check on a companion? Actually, it is something Muzan wants to convey: that we must eliminate the family possessing the Sun Breathing at all costs. As for the rest, my own followers have been depleted, so I came to Sister Daki's place to find some high-quality resources."

"How disgusting. Then finish this quickly and get out of here. As for that family with the Sun Breathing, I will find them myself."

"Then many thanks, Sister Daki. I won't stand on ceremony."

Doma, wearing a fake smile, slowly retreated into the darkness with his folding fan half-covering his face. Daki, in a bad mood, transformed back into Warabihime and set off to find some top-tier courtesans to vent her anger.

In the blink of an eye, several weeks passed. Kanae Kocho, who had returned to her disguise, soon received an invitation from the Eternal Paradise Faith. Relying on her own superior conditions, she easily infiltrated the interior, and she was only one opportunity away from meeting the cult leader, Doma.

"Mufeng, I'm afraid I have to carry out this mission alone. You've investigated them too; they have no idea where the cult leader is. It has always been the cult leader who takes the initiative to contact them. Don't worry, even if I am alone, I can deal with that evil demon. I am a Flower Hashira, so don't worry too much, Mufeng."

Kanae Kocho stood on her tiptoes, reached out to ruffle Suzuki Mufeng's hair, and revealed a reassuring smile.

But big sister, in the original story, you died at the hands of Doma. How can anyone be at ease with that?

"I will be by your side when the time comes. I have a way. You just need to remember that if you discover anything wrong, even if your identity is exposed, run. Run immediately."

Suzuki Mufeng placed his hands on Kanae Kocho's shoulders and reminded her solemnly.

Kanae Kocho's heart fluttered involuntarily. She took the initiative to pull Suzuki Mufeng's hand and placed his palm against her cheek to feel his warmth.

Suzuki Mufeng's heart rate accelerated due to her action. He was a Great Mage in his past life; is he finally going to break his vows in this one? Kanae Kocho just said softly and firmly:

"I will definitely come back alive."

Not long after they parted, Kanae Kocho received notification of the Eternal Paradise Faith's assembly. She understood that the target they had been searching for, the leader of the Eternal Paradise Faith, had finally appeared.

"Gentleman, you've come again! We girls have missed you so much."

"Your technique is truly so comfortable, sir. This humble one wants to experience it again."

"Xiaoqing, you're too cunning! Sneaking ahead like that, pick me first, sir!"

Suzuki Mufeng was startled by the enthusiasm of these women. He had only used the genjutsu of the Sharingan to give their spirits a deep massage—he, Mufeng, was a decent man!

Among this group of women, Suzuki Mufeng's sharp eyes quickly captured his target: a woman who had joined the Eternal Paradise Faith.

"You're the one. Come with me to the room to have some fun."

Suzuki Mufeng didn't say another word, pulled the woman into his arms, and carried her toward the room, leaving a group of women behind sighing in regret.

As soon as they entered the room, the woman looked at the man in front of her with extreme shyness. A few days ago, he had reignited hope in her deadened heart, which was why she hadn't chosen to attend the Eternal Paradise Faith's gathering. After all, everyone knew in their hearts that the religion was problematic; if one hadn't truly lost hope in life, who would go to such a suspicious religion?

"My apologies, but please, just sleep for a while."

Meeting those scarlet eyes, the woman immediately fell unconscious. Suzuki Mufeng left a Shadow Clone in place to watch over her, while he used the Transformation Technique to disguise himself as the woman.

"With this face as a pass, and the meeting location already known, I must set off immediately."

As Suzuki Mufeng escaped the room and walked down the corridor, an unexpected figure appeared before him: the Upper Rank, Daki, was blocking his path.

At the same time, Kanae Kocho had successfully met the leader of the Eternal Paradise Faith, Doma, who sat in the center with his white hair.