pjbooks Chapter 29 Next Stop: Shibuya!
Chapter 29 Next Stop: Shibuya!
boom--!
Suddenly, a powerful bolt of lightning struck the front of the Sumida Emergency Center.
It blasted a charred mark directly onto the ground.
Countless chunks of flesh and severed limbs were instantly vaporized by the violent lightning, and the stench of burning flesh in the air was so strong that it could almost make a person faint.
Not far away, Abe Tenkai was panting heavily, his chest heaving violently. His once spotless hunting robe was now soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his thin back.
A few strands of gray hair fell loosely, making him look a bit disheveled.
"Should this be over now?"
He stared intently at the charred ground before him, at the burning, fused limbs, and let out a long sigh.
however.
Before he could even breathe a sigh of relief...
Caracara—
The sickening sound of bones grinding together rang out again.
Suddenly, the charred area cracked open, and countless bright red fleshy sprouts emerged wildly, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
Just a few seconds.
The monster, which had been blasted to smithereens, not only recovered completely, but also grew larger after devouring the corpses of its kind around it.
Roar!
The monster roared to the sky, spewing out a yellowish-green acidic mist from its enormous mouth full of sharp teeth.
Abe Tenkai's old face twitched violently.
"Will this ever end?"
At this moment, even the most composed person like Abe Tenkai couldn't help but curse inwardly.
It's been half an hour.
A full half hour!
He used every trick in the book he had ever used in his life.
Vajradhatu, Garbhadhatu, Thunder Magic, Shikigami...
No matter what method he used, he could not kill all the monsters here.
Now, even the spiritual energy within him is almost depleted.
He didn't know if he could completely clear out the monsters if things continued like this, but he knew he would definitely die from exhaustion!
Something's not right.
"This is definitely not an ordinary collection of vengeful spirits."
As Abe Tenkai waved his hand to scatter several monsters that pounced on him, he retreated with a livid face.
If it's a ghost, killing it will disperse it.
If it's a demon, you'll die if you destroy it.
But the things that grow in this godforsaken place just can't die.
Those monsters died and turned to ash, and when the ash gathered together, they became monsters again.
That's a bit unreasonable!
He even felt that dropping nuclear bombs here would only make the place more terrifying, and would serve no other purpose.
This is a bit creepy!
Suddenly, he remembered the young man who had slipped away from him earlier...
He immediately found the young man even more suspicious.
Could it be that
Are the things here related to that young man?
Roar--
Suddenly, a terrifying roar came, pulling Abe Tenkai's attention back to reality.
The next moment, the resurrected monsters surged towards them again in a massive wave.
If this drags on any longer, I'm afraid even my old bones will perish here.
Although unwilling, Abe Tenkai was well aware of the situation.
Some things are not to be done.
"withdraw!"
Abe Tenkai gritted his teeth and made a decision immediately.
With his hands forming a hand seal, a golden light shone around his body, forcefully repelling the several faceless nurses that pounced on him.
Followed by.
Without pausing, he transformed into a beam of light and rushed towards the outer perimeter without looking back.
……
Outside the cordon.
Hundreds of fully armed Self-Defense Force soldiers stood tensely, their guns pointed at the hazy fog.
They didn't know what was happening inside, and no one dared to go in and find out.
All that could be heard inside were thunderous explosions and chilling roars.
Just when everyone was on edge.
call out!
Whoosh!
A figure shot out from the mist and staggered to the ground.
The light dissipated.
Abe Tenkai's figure was revealed.
"It's Master Abe!"
"Lord Tenkai is out!"
Upon seeing this, the surrounding commanders and officials were immediately delighted and swarmed around.
"Master! What's the situation inside?"
"Was that monster brought to justice?"
"Should we send a rescue team in now?"
Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, their eyes filled with hope.
After all, this man is the pillar of stability in Japan; as long as he takes action, there is nothing he cannot resolve.
Abe Tenkai took a deep breath to calm his surging blood.
He glanced at the expectant looks in everyone's eyes.
He glanced back at the still swirling mist.
His face flushed, and after a long silence, he said weakly:
"Let's lock it down."
The commander paused for a moment:
"A blockade? You mean...?"
"Complete lockdown."
Abe Tenkai closed his eyes and seemed to age ten years in an instant.
"A permanent isolation wall will be built within a five-kilometer radius of the emergency center."
"No one is allowed to enter."
What?!
All the officials present gasped in shock.
Permanent isolation wall?
Doesn't this mean...?
"Master, could it be that even you...?"
An official asked, trembling.
Are we powerless?
Abe Tenkai may not want to admit it, but it is the truth.
Of course, he wouldn't actually admit his incompetence; instead, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
"This place is no longer suitable for living beings!"
The words fell.
The entire room fell silent.
What does that mean?
Everyone gaped, their expressions even more dramatic than when they had just seen a ghost.
An S-rank powerhouse, the guardian deity of the Sakura Kingdom.
actually……
There's no other way?
……
at the same time.
On a highway not far from the blockade line.
"Found it, it's here!"
"Quick! Medical staff, come here!"
Amidst a flurry of cherry blossom chatter, a group of military police and several medical rescue personnel rushed over.
Upon seeing only two women by the flower bed, one of whom was unconscious, the paramedics rushed over to check on them.
Following the appearance of these people, several more cars swarmed in.
There are self-defense forces on the front lines, and there are also reporters carrying long lenses and cameras.
The next moment, the reporters swarmed around like sharks smelling blood, their flashes going off incessantly, turning the night into day.
"Well……"
The girl was so blinded by the bright light that she couldn't open her eyes.
She instinctively raised her hand to shield her face, her mind still a complete mess.
who am I?
where am I?
What's going on?
What are they going to do?
Before she could even react, countless microphones were already shoved into her mouth.
"Excuse me, are you the Chinese streamer Dai Da Mei? Was that live stream you were hosting?"
"Who was that mysterious man who saved you?"
"Where is he now?"
Why did he save you? What is your relationship?
The reporters' questions bombarded her eardrums like a machine gun.
The girl was completely dumbfounded.
She glanced at the empty pink wallet in her hand, then at the frenzied reporters around her.
That bastard!
They took the money and left her with so much trouble!
"I...I don't know!"
The girl looked completely distraught, covering her head with her hands.
"He robbed me of my money! And then he ran away!!"
Reporters: ...
Something seems off about this art style.
……
Meanwhile, in Jiangdong District.
A Lawson convenience store that operates 24 hours a day.
ding dong~
A welcoming electronic voice sounds.
Lin Fan pushed open the door and walked in.
Although his hospital gown was a bit torn and dusty, on the streets of Tokyo, as long as you weren't embarrassed, it was others who were.
The shop assistant was a young man who was leaning over the counter, staring intently at the television hanging on the wall. He only said "Welcome" without even turning his head.
The television was broadcasting breaking news from Sumida Ward.
[Breaking News! Sumida Emergency Medical Center Experiences Top-Level Paranormal Disaster! Government Orders Area Lockdown!]
According to preliminary statistics, this disaster has resulted in nearly 10,000 confirmed deaths or missing persons!
[Abe's senior advisor, Amami, has declared the area a restricted zone, and the government is urging citizens not to approach it...]
This is the most serious supernatural terrorist attack in Japan in nearly fifty years...
In the scene, as the fog recedes, a shocking street is revealed.
The neighborhood where the film was shot was extremely devastated, with ruins everywhere and people crying, screaming, and driven to madness by fear.
Lin Fan glanced at the TV screen.
"Only ten thousand?"
Lin Fan walked to the shelf, picked up a tuna rice ball, and shook his head with some dissatisfaction.
"I thought it would cost at least thirty to fifty thousand."
"Looks like I was too kind after all!"
While muttering to himself, he skillfully grabbed a bottle of soda and a paper cup, and started picking through the oden.
Then he took a few rice balls and went to the counter.
thump.
A bunch of things were thrown on the counter.
The shop assistant finally came to her senses, but when she saw Lin Fan's tattered hospital gown with dried bloodstains, she was clearly startled.
"You...you escaped from Sumida Ward?"
After a while, the shop assistant came to his senses and asked cautiously.
"Hi!"
Since the other party had made up their own interpretation, Lin Fan didn't offer any further explanation and simply nodded.
Seeing that he admitted it, the shop assistant breathed a sigh of relief, but was still a little flustered when scanning the goods.
"The total is 3,800 yen."
Lin Fan took out a crumpled Yukichi from his pocket and slapped it on the table.
"Keep the change, please."
Since the money was stolen, I don't feel bad spending it.
The shop assistant's eyes lit up, and he quickly bowed, saying, "Arigato!"
Lin Fan picked up the rice ball, tore open the packaging, and took a big bite.
Hmm, the taste is just so-so.
It's still not as good as the jianbing guozi from the shop near my home.
He turned around and leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window of the convenience store, chewing on his rice ball while watching the bustling traffic outside.
Outside, sirens wailed incessantly.
In the distance, you can see the beams of searchlights from helicopters sweeping back and forth across the sky.
The whole of Tokyo seemed to be in chaos because of him.
Looking at all this, a strange feeling welled up inside me.
I feel no guilt.
On the contrary, I felt extremely honored.
I felt inexplicably pleased.
He is doing what even his ancestors couldn't do back then.
"Where to next?"
Lin Fan swallowed the last bite of rice ball and his gaze fell on a subway map at the entrance of the convenience store.
His gaze swept across the map.
Shinjuku?
Ginza?
suddenly.
His gaze settled on a red circle.
That was the busiest and most bustling intersection in all of Tokyo.
It is said that thousands of people cross the road at each traffic light cycle.
The most densely populated area in all of Tokyo.
"I think this place is nice; it's crowded and lively."
Lin Fan downed the bottle of soda in one gulp and then tossed the empty bottle precisely into the trash can by the door.
Clang.
A crisp sound.
He pushed open the door and stepped into the cool night breeze.
Next stop, Shibuya!