Stepping into Sendai

If he used the Construction Technique to enhance his half-finished Fusion Mode...

Nine-Tails Chakra Mode activated again.

Then the almost tangible golden streams of flame swiftly spread over his entire body.

Bathed in the faint light, Yue Liusi took on a strangely alluring beauty.

Shoko realized something and stayed quietly to one side without disturbing him.

As the Construction Technique joined the power of Lava Release, the watery streams of flame began rippling like waves.

As time passed, those golden streams of flame formed a suit of translucent, exceptionally hard scale armor over Yue Liusi's body!

Once formed, the scale armor swiftly disappeared beneath his outer clothing, becoming completely concealed.

At this moment, the fusion of Nine-Tails Chakra Mode and Lava Release Chakra Mode finally reached its complete form.

Watching the changes before her, Yuki Tsukumo could hardly fail to realize that Yue Liusi had grasped another new ability.

She was already starting to feel numb.

Seriously, I only chatted with you for a bit, and you had another breakthrough?

Come on, man, could you show a little common sense?

You're really crushing everyone else's confidence here!

"Thank you."

Very satisfied as he sensed his own condition, Yue Liusi looked at Yuki Tsukumo and thanked her.

If not for her, he probably would have needed more time to think of this.

Yuki Tsukumo merely waved her hand helplessly.

"If you really want to thank me, give me a share of what Mai has."

The fact that Mai Zenin could use that power without Yue Liusi present definitely had something to do with Yue Liusi himself.

She wanted to experience what it felt like to have her Cursed Technique fully unleashed, too.

She might not have been particularly obsessed with power, but she wanted to get stronger too, okay!

Only by being strong could she accomplish more!

"You want to get stronger?"

Thinking Yue Liusi had agreed, Yuki Tsukumo's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded repeatedly.

Yue Liusi felt a little helpless.

What was this? Did Yuki Tsukumo want to seize the future, too?

"We'll talk about it later."

He had no time to fiddle with that right now.

He had yet to fully master the Construction Technique, and system missions were still waiting for him. Although he coveted "Star Rage" too, as the saying went, haste made waste.

It was better not to get too distracted.

Before Yuki Tsukumo could say anything else, Yue Liusi had already vanished.

Seeing this, Yuki Tsukumo suddenly turned toward Shoko and sidled up to her with a smile.

"Shoko..."

"I can't help you."

Shoko interrupted her outright, feeling a little helpless.

She could do nothing about anything that would put Yue in a difficult position.

Seeing her adamantly refusing, Yuki Tsukumo couldn't help pursing her lips and teasing her.

"Oh? Already acting like a family and presenting a united front against outsiders?"

"We're just friends who get along well."

"Right~ Friends~"

Shoko rolled her eyes at her, not bothering to argue about it.

Actually, she and Yuki Tsukumo hadn't originally been particularly close, at most ordinary friends, but because of Yue Liusi, their interactions had grown deeper.

Neither of them was a bad person, either, so they naturally got along.

"Shoko~"

"Even calling me Mom won't help."

While the two went back and forth, beneath the Tokyo Skytree, Hajime Kashimo had already become a human generator.

Power had long since been cut off inside the disaster-stricken barrier.

Now, with his help and the electrical equipment, they could adequately meet the needs of the camp where these people had gathered.

"Workers! Working spirit! Every worker's a cut above!"

Two cables were tied to the two handle-like tufts of hair on Hajime Kashimo's head, resembling extra-long twin tails. He was brimming with enthusiasm now.

Once all this was done and that guy named Yue Liusi had his hands free, he could have a thoroughly satisfying showdown!

It was simply wonderful!

Although something felt off, as if that woman were fooling him, surely someone who could mobilize so many capable people would keep her word!

Watching the people who were satisfied with the restored electricity, Hajime Kashimo put his hands on his hips and smiled.

Keep it up! Serve the people!

Sendai Colony.

This was originally where Yuta Okkotsu had fought four opponents alone, but he was currently handling Jujutsu Society's aftermath, so Yue Liusi could only take action himself.

The instant Yue Liusi stepped into Sendai Colony, almost every powerful individual sensed his arrival.

Whether Ryu Ishigori, Takako Uro, or Dhruv Lakdawalla-even Kurourushi was forced to awaken from dormancy.

What a terrifying aura...

"What kind of guy just came to Sendai?"

Ryu Ishigori looked in the direction where Yue Liusi had entered Sendai Colony. Although excited, he was also somewhat wary.

He knew that the newcomer was releasing his aura so brazenly to announce his arrival to everyone.

Absolute confidence! An absolute powerhouse!

An absolute feast!

Elsewhere, Takako Uro stared in that direction with an extremely grave expression, subconsciously retreating a few steps as she murmured to herself.

"If I make an enemy of this person..."

"I'll die... I'll definitely die..."

Although she was very curious about where such a powerful person had come from in the modern era, she was more concerned about her own life. If they were both Special Grade, there would be nothing to discuss-she would certainly fight for her share.

But this guy clearly wasn't on the same level as her...

As for Dhruv Lakdawalla?

He had long since hidden away in some unknown dark corner.

"Big brother! You're amazing!"

A child's voice rang out. Yue Liusi was kneeling on one knee before a little girl, gently chuckling as he rubbed her head.

"Be good and stay here with your family, okay?"

The little girl was still holding a small doll in her arms. At his words, she nodded vigorously and said earnestly,

"Mm-hmm! I'll be good and listen, big brother!"

Yue Liusi stood up and looked at the middle-aged man and woman beside her, as well as the dozens of anxious ordinary people farther away.

"I've cleared out all the Cursed Spirits around here. With the aura I've left behind deterring them, no one else will approach, either."

"Wait for further notice, and you'll be rescued."

"Sir..."

Yue Liusi waved his hand.

"As long as you behave yourselves, you won't be in danger."

After watching Yue Liusi leave, everyone followed his instructions and began setting up camp where they were to wait.

Elsewhere, Takako Uro was retreating toward the edge of the barrier.

As long as I hide far enough away, I shouldn't get caught up in it, right?

That was what she thought.

But before she could fly very far, a shadow suddenly fell over her.

What?!

Takako Uro paled in shock and hurriedly looked up into the air, where she saw a delicate, youthful face.

And those scarlet eyes.

"Wait!"

Takako Uro hurriedly raised her hand, trying to stop Yue Liusi, but before she could activate her Cursed Technique, he had already appeared before her.