TMJ Chapter 68: Entertainment District (Patreon)

While Maple spoke words that made Tanjiro even more confused, his spiritual eyes were looking at his own “system panel”, at the [record] that had noiselessly changed…

[Current sequence] : Sequence 7 [murderer]
[Basic attributes] :
[Strength] : D+
[Endurance] : D+
[Agility] : C-
[Magic power] : C-
[Spirit] : C-
[Ability] :
[Full of spirit (D+)], [dark priest (C-)], [seal of suffering (C-)], [weapon of war (D+)], [danger sense (C-)], [killing talent (C-)], [magic – soul (C-)], [magic – dark (C-)], [magic (D+)], [soul breathing (C)] (↑), [soul blade (D+)], [transparent world (C-)]
[Noble phantasm]:
[Fiendfyre thestral (E+)], [weapon of war – soul blade (D+)]

Most of the attributes did not change much, however, Maple did not find it strange, after all, this “panel” was only for reference.

His true focus, was actually placed on the breakthrough on “current sequence rating”, on the C value of [soul breathing].

[Soul breathing (C)]: A breathing technique of a [beyonder] where spirit and physique was combined, achieved preliminary [all realms usage]. Currently had seven sword forms, after breakthrough on [surge], it became the 8th form [the final chapter], if more “worlds’” system could be integrated, it would become even more terrifying.

Maple carefully read the feedback provided by the [essence] and continued to stare at [all realms usage] term.

“This dharma-ending world skill that I have modified, actually had the characteristics of being usable in all realms?”

For Maple, who had arrived in two material worlds, he could fully understand the preciousness of this kind of characteristics. If he could identify how he could obtain it, then he would have another hidden “trump card”.

“Is it because this battle technique’s uniqueness? That does not seem to be the case…”

Maple vetoed this thought. Instead of saying it was the specialty of breathing technique, why not mentioned its extremely basic general usage…

“Wait a minute, general usage!”

Maple’s mind flashed with an idea and his mind suddenly cleared by a lot.

“Firstly, this kind of breathing technique is very “basic”, this point is undoubtable, wielding more strength by through breathing, unless it is an extremely bastard ‘world’, it should be usable.”

“It also because it is ‘basic’, that its general usage is very strong, furthermore, that is not the only case!”

Maple also recalled his own [spirituality] that could be used in “myriad realms”, a thought that had more basis had appeared in his mind.

“Just like the ‘foundation’ made when making a building, the [basic] mention in general use should be referring to the scope of the base, and his own high-level [beyonder spirituality] can be considered a sufficiently solid ‘building material’.”

“Whether this building could withstand the ‘world’s’ test, most of the variables are also on the [foundation’s] area and depth.”

Once he had this kind of thought, Maple also realized the area his own “magic system” needed to be improved on.

“My ‘magic’, once entering this world, is basically half wasted, I can only use the [ritual type magic] from [beyonder system], it is probably also related to the limit of [magical power].”

“After I have returned to ‘Hogwarts’, his magic will naturally strengthen along with the increase of his sequence. However, the matter this time had given me a warning.”

Maple’s eyes flickered slightly, in the planning table within his mind, an important section of “to be performed” had been added.

“I need to tidy up the power system within myself, I can’t just waste the resource, but I must not let this change in limitation to be the cause of instability within myself!”

After making an important decision in his heart, but in others’ eyes beside him, he just took a slight nap, no one realized anything wrong.

“Squeak! Squeak! Lord Uzui, there is a report!”

While Maple was thinking, a muscular ninja mouse urgently ran through the training grounds, towards the side of Uzui Tengen, who was familiarizing himself with [transparent world], and reported respectfully.

Gradually retreating from that illusory realm, Tengen let out a deep breath filled with unfinished thoughts, crimson eyes once again released a bright divine light.

“What’s wrong, Ichigan?”

The ninja mouse called “Ichigan” held up its hands, Tengen also asked the report from the ninja mouse.

“Lord Uzui, here is the report, when we went to that place to meet with your wives…”

Ninja mouse’s voice was small, no one other than Uzui Tengen could hear it. Almost everyone did not realize the situation in that area, however, this other than, did not include a certain “thoughtful person”.

“Is it Uzui Tengen’s ninja mouse…”

Maple, who had certain thought, glance at Tengen’s expression that was changing as he heard the ninja mouse’s report, he was almost sure.

“Upper-ranked 6th, its ‘tail’ had been caught.”

As early as when Maple used Hakuji technique to refine [2-03], he had already been eyeing this “upper-ranked bottom position” who was, according to him, not very strong.

According to Maple’s next plan, this demon sibling with the characteristic of [two body one life], he had to obtain them, even if he had to use up a “slot” from the “amount of sealed item acceptable by the world”.

After all, this kind of “connected life” characteristics, as long as he “played” it carefully, he could create a “deception”.

However, Maple did not worry that Tengen did not “pull” him, after all, previously during the pillar meeting, Maple had mention, he could use [soul breathing] to create a limited “creation”.

Even for Tengen, whose strength had undergone transformation, even if he could kill the upper-ranked demon, he would not let go of the chance to improve our own strength.

But, what Maple was truly considering was whether he should pull the “three little pillar” beside him.

Maple seemed to recall that, Tanjiro, awakened the “demon slayer mark” on this battle.

Although Maple had yet to find the method to awaken this type of [demon slayer mark], however, it had to be said, this generations’ “ancestor of demon slayer mark” was Tanjiro, himself.

And continuous battle seemed to be one of the requirements to awaken [demon slayer mark].

His own plan had been spreading out daily, and [mark of demon slayer] this kind of strength was indeed about time to be mastered.

“Mr. Feng, there is something this god of festival want to speak with you.”

Tengen’s invitation sound broke Maple’s thoughts, while Maple was thinking, Tengen had moved to Maple’s side and sat down. He gave Maple the letter given to him by the ninja mouse.

“The wives that I had sent to check the entertainment district had disappeared, according to my inference, there truly seemed to be an upper-ranked demon in that place.”

When he mentioned his own wives, event he battle-hardened Tengen’s voice subconsciously showed some fluctuations.

“Mr. Feng, do you want to flamboyantly buy some ticket with me?”

Tengen looked at Maple, who had received his letter and read carefully, his heart relaxed slightly.

[Atonement]

This was something that Tengen had wanted to do ever since he joined the demon slayer corps.

But with the blood brought about by his profession as a ninja, Tengen did not know whether he could atone…

Perhaps, we should go and try to kill an upper-ranked demon, if we died, we could rest, if we succeeded, then we could let go of some of our “nightmare” and started a new life.

The original words of this thought, was made by his wives, although very pessimistic, it was something both Tengen and his wives agreed with.

Because the upper-ranked demon almost never had any death record, as such, nobody knew its actual strength, Tengen knew, his decision and [atonement], was more like [self-destruction].

Now that he had awakened [transparent world], the improvement of [sound breathing], this earth-shattering transformation, allowed Tengen to finally see a vague light of [possibility].

And this beam of light was brought about by this young man beside him.

“Do you need me to take action? Or just to follow up on the details?”

Maple slowly folded the letter in his hands, and calmly asked a question. The green eyes seemed to have seen through Tengen’s hesitation deep within his heart.

“Eh?”

Hearing Maple’s question, Tengen was first stunned, then suddenly released an extremely happy laugh loudly.

“Hahaha! Flamboyant, truly flamboyant! Mr. Feng, what you said is absolutely correct! You just need to help me clear the area, a mere upper-ranked demon, just enjoy the flamboyant feast performed by this god of festival!”

Hearing Tengen’s “announcement” that seemed to have broken free from something, Maple also smiled, and raised his own suggestion.

“Then, Mr. God of festival, are you willing to bring some ‘performance member’, to perform even more flamboyantly?”

…

On the eaves of moon house, along the deepening of the night, the adjacent entertainment district had also released some fireworks, in the shadows of the lamp, joyful singing of birds and swallows were heard from time to time…

However, the lively entertainment district could not break the solemn atmosphere in a house.

“Tanjiro…are you sure you want to do it like this?”

Three figures “helplessly” relied on each other. Looking out through the gorgeous lighting outside of the paper window. Zenitsu finally asked the doubts that had been lingering in his heart.

“Zenitsu, we must do it like this, did you forget what Mr. Feng said? Only through battle could we quickly consolidate our true strength, furthermore, the two pillars would not just be looking, we can just need to go and battle it out!”

“Er…that, Tanjiro, I think that was not what Zenitsu wanted to say.”

Inosuke, who was by the side, spoke with an embarrassed and hesitating tone. At this moment, he was also not wearing the wild boar head mask. Instead showed a “pretty face” that had been beautified by Maple.

“That’s right, how can I worry about battling, you idiot! What I meant was our current appearance!!”

Hearing Inosuke’s “hint”, Zenitsu could no longer hold back his impulse to complain.

“We, our current make-up, I’m afraid we would really be considered a geisha?!”

Looking at the Tanjiro and Inosuke opposite him…

A beautiful girl with black hair and blue eyes that was pretty even without makeup, the other one was well proportioned, under Maple’s modification, the eyes and eyebrows became less angular and sharp, instead, it became softer. His red hair and eyes gave a touch of exotic style.

As for himself, obviously the three of them were very “barren”, but under Maple’s godly graceful brush along with an appropriate attire, became elegant and refined without excessively heavy makeup.

Zenitsu had not forgotten, when Lord Uzui saw the three of them who had undergone makeup, continuously praised Maple’s “flamboyant disguise technique”. Even the lady boss, Omitsu, who received them up in the morning wanted Maple to stay and become their stall’s “royal makeup artist”.

“This mister, your makeup technique is truly beyond the current times! Please stay here, we will give you the highest treatment!”

“Hey, how come Mr. Feng was so strong even in this kind of thing?”

This was the “helpless” shout in Zenitsu’s heart.

“Ah! This…I also never thought that Mr. Feng’s makeup technique was so powerful…”

Tanjiro looked at his two companions, whose temperament had been completely changed, he also awkwardly shook his head. However, he probably never thought of the “killing power” of his current action towards the general public.

“Stop! Tanjiro, I beg you, please don’t do this kind of action again! I can go crazy!”

“Are?”

Seeing Zenitsu rushed to “stop” Tanjiro’s “charm”, Inosuke felt a slight headache and touched his nose, grinning while looking at the two who was unintentionally making a “fragrant scene”, and used a word to “burst” Zenitsu, and “friendly fired” Tanjiro.

“That, Chirpy, don’t you always want to marry a pretty girl? I see that both of you…”

“Impossible, absolutely impossible!”

“Boar head, are you looking to die?!”

Before Inosuke finished speaking, Tanjiro and Zenitsu looked at each other, and suddenly shivered, and immediately pulled a distance, while loudly interrupting Inosuke’s next “forbidden words”.

Will “die”, alright? If they let Inosuke finished his words, they would definitely “die”, alright?

Even if Inosuke forgot about it, they themselves might still remember it, the two pillars had some method to “look” here.

Inosuke, please remember, in this world there were still something that other people could not accept!