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"Is it you who killed the Twelve Divine Generals and those ancient Onmyoji?!"
"What, it's him!"
"He's that tyrant, Yuto!?"
These words broke the silence like a loud crash. The Keikain family's Onmyoji stared at the calm youth with shock and fear in their eyes. Their gazes were like they had seen a ghost or a god.
"You tyrant, why did you come to our Keikain family?"
No one could stay calm now. Ever since Yuto had killed many Onmyoji that left the Onmyo Dormitory without care. His name spread terror. The investigators who went to the scene saw a pile of corpses so horrifying that they could not sleep for days. This reckless and bold person said demons were coming, but it had to be a lie! His real goal must be to harm the Keikain family. Yuto's brutal fame in the Onmyoji world was so great that it could scare even a small child at night. Every Onmyoji family feared his arrival.
The air grew tense. All the Onmyoji pulled out their talismans, ready to summon shikigami to fight the young tyrant before them.
'Can't you just sit and listen to me?'
Yuto looked at the shikigami charging at him. His face showed a hint of frustration.
"Be quiet."
A terrifying dragon's power burst from his body like a wild river. His eyes turned a crimson gold, like a dragon's. Black flames rose around him. In an instant, he vanished from where he stood.
With the Gram Sword in his right hand, he swung it casually. Sword energies flew out with a "whoosh," carrying wind and thunder. The blade traced a bright arc like a moon. It tore apart every shikigami in its path with raw force.
"What?!"
"How can this be? How did he do it...!?"
His speed was beyond normal limits, reaching an extreme level. Behind Yuto, the tall and mighty shadow of Pegasus appeared. The winged horse lifted its front hooves high and stomped. Each stomp sent out a powerful blast of air, smashing the onmyoji's shikigami into dust.
Boom!
Crimson fire surged from his feet like an angry dragon. With [Mana Burst], the ether mana around him flowed like waves hitting the shore.
"Anyone else want to fight?"
His towering figure stood in the mana flames, fearsome like an ancient demon god. One by one, shikigami fell from the sky like broken kites. In less than thirty breaths, he had destroyed them all. Every Keikain family member lowered their head in fear, worried he might kill them on a whim.
"Good. Now sit and listen to me."
Just as Yuto thought they would give in, a clear shout came from behind him.
"In the name of the Keikain onmyoji, I will defeat you!"
He turned and saw a JK girl with a striking figure, Keikain Yura. She bravely stepped forward to challenge him. Others could back down, but as the young clan leader, she could not retreat. Even though she was scared, she had to stand firm, or no one would trust her leadership again.
"Take this!"
She bit her lip and threw a paper doll with quick movements. The thin paper shot through the air like a hidden weapon, heading straight for Yuto.
"Tsk, a child's toy?"
Yuto smirked. He didn't even move. The talisman hit his body.
Bang, bang, bang!
A sharp sound of metal clashing rang out, but it couldn't pierce his skin.
"It's not over!"
Keikain Yura clenched her teeth. Without pausing, she stepped forward. She didn't rush straight at Yuto. Instead, she traced a winding path on the ground. Spiritual power grew stronger around her.
[Yu Step]! This ceremonial footwork came from ancient times and was used by onmyoji. It followed the pattern of the Big Dipper, also called "stepping on the stars."
Yuto, curious about this strange technique, watched her. He didn't know much about spiritual power, but he could sense its purpose. A slight smile curved his lips.
"Ah!"
As she neared the end of her steps, Yuto stepped on her next landing spot. She faltered but adapted quickly.
She made a fast choice. Abandoning her shikigami summoning, she focused all her spiritual power into her small palm. With a forceful swing, she sent it toward Yuto.
"Flowing Water!"
The pure energy compressed into a sharp water arrow and struck his chest.
Pa!
It burst like a balloon, vanishing with a loud pop.
"Eh?!"
Her eyes widened in shock. Before she could react, something tripped her feet. The force didn't hurt her much but threw her soft, small body off balance. She stumbled forward, falling toward the smiling Yuto.
'Oh no!'
She clenched her teeth and shut her eyes. But instead of a hard hit, she felt a strong embrace. Her arms were twisted behind her back, and Yuto held her in a shameful pose.
"Didn't I tell you to stay still?"
"Since you won't listen, don't blame me for punishing you in front of everyone."
Pa!
Before the ashamed and angry KeikainYura could struggle, he raised his hand and slapped her firmly on her small, round buttocks.
"Ahhh!!!"
The sudden act stunned everyone. Their beautiful young clan leader was caught and spanked by this brutal youth!? Yuto hadn't expected the smooth, elastic feel under his hand. Through her thin JK skirt, the sensation was striking. Each hit bounced back with surprising springiness. This girl, still growing, had a body that rivaled mature women.
"You… what are you doing? Let me go!"
After a moment, Keikain Yura snapped out of her daze. Realizing her punishment, she screamed, her face red.
"Does it hurt?" Yuto grinned mockingly. "If you're scared, apologize to me now."
"Or your little backside won't be safe today."
As he spoke, he slapped her again. The incredible bounce amazed him.
"Mmm ah…!"
She cried out in pain. Her face grew redder, but she bit her lip stubbornly. "You're just using your strength to bully me. What kind of hero are you?!"
"But I'm not a hero."
"Damn it!"
She didn't give up. Though restrained, her spiritual power surged, surprising even Yuto.
"Come out, my shikigami!"
"Awoo!"
A white light shot from the void with a distant wolf howl. It landed and became a giant white wolf as tall as a person.
The white wolf growled and leaped at him, its huge body moving lightly. Yuto narrowed his eyes, unimpressed. "Just this?"
Bang!
No one saw him strike. His right fist hit the wolf's head. Teeth flew as the wolf crashed four or five meters away, rolling awkwardly. Yuto hadn't used full strength. The wolf's jaw twisted, but it stood and roared, still eager to save its master.
"Hmph! Time to end this nonsense."
Yuto's patience faded. His eyes turned cold, and a sharp killing intent swept over the girl and the wolf, making them tremble. Keikain Yura's face paled, and her legs gave out. The Wolf shut its mouth, glaring but too afraid to move.
"Come here."
Under his stern gaze, tears filled her eyes. She bit her lip and reluctantly walked to him.
"Hmph."
Yuto didn't spare the disobedient onmyoji. Amid her fearful cries, he picked her up by the waist and headed to the Keikain meeting room.
"......"
Ten minutes later, the large meeting room was silent and awkward. The Keikain family stared at the fierce youth in the clan leader's seat with fear and resentment. Yuto held Keikain Yura in his arms. Her soft, small body felt comfortable to him. As the proud clan leader, she could only sit in his lap, humiliated. Her warm scent made him shift slightly.
"I came here for one thing to kill those who stand against me."
"If you don't help me, I'll wait alone for Ashiya Doman and his army."
"Mmm!"
She struggled hard, but after a few spanks from Yuto, she shook and stayed still.
"Mr. Yuto, what can we do for you?"
After a long silence, an old elder stepped forward, trembling as he spoke.
"Follow my orders. Guard the Gate and wait for Ashiya Doman's forces."
"Whew..."
Hearing this simple command, the Keikainfamily sighed in relief. He wasn't too brutal to reason with. And if he was right …..if Ashiya Doman led a demon army to open Hell's Gate, their family wouldn't be able to stop him alone.
......…
Time passed slowly. As dusk fell, the last sunlight lingered on the horizon. The sky grew dark, and the Keikain residence settled into a deep calm. Yuto and his group stood before the Hell Gate's location.
"Is this the Hell's Gate?"
Feeling cold, Iwanaga Kotoko, wearing a thick dress. pressed her small body into Yuto's warm embrace. They were in a remote mountain hollow, thick with grass and trees. At its center stood a tall, ancient pavilion.
These pavilions were sealing sites from four hundred years ago. Keikain Hidemoto, the thirteenth head of the Keikain family, and the leader of the Nura Clan, had defeated the great demon Hagoromo Kitsune in Kyoto. Before dying, Hagoromo Kitsune cursed their bloodlines. Rikuo couldn't have children with demons and the Keikain main family's eldest sons died young. So, the main family adopted talented branch members to carry on the clan.
Now, these sites sealed Hagoromo Kitsune and linked to the ancient Hell's Gate. If Ashiya Doman broke the seal, Hagoromo Kitsune would revive, and countless dead spirits would flood the world, bringing ruin.
"This is a disaster that could destroy everything."
Yuto's eyes flashed coldly as he listened to Keikain Yura.
"Our family is Hagoromo Kitsune's eternal enemy."
"If she returns from the underworld, she'll slaughter us first."
After the day's events, Keikain Yura still disliked Yuto but set aside her feelings. She understood the danger.
Keikain Yura sighed helplessly, about to say more. Then, a loud roar echoed from the sky. Everyone's faces changed.
Ashiya Doman's forces were here!
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