Uchiha's Blade

Ever since Mana left the world of Demon Slayers, Teriya has been always ready.

Now that he was asked to leave with Mana, apart from saying goodbye to Mrs. Amanyin, he didn't have much preparation work to do. Even his luggage was packed early in the morning.

Muichiro Tokitoru was more relaxed.

After Wu Kai's death, everyone was assigned to different jobs. The pillars felt that the responsibilities on their shoulders during peacetime were much heavier than before. It was impossible not to study, so a group of people were sent to study at Wisteria Academy.

Naturally Tokito Muichiro also went.

After all, he is the youngest among the pillars.

In the nearly one year since Mana left, Muichiro Tokitou has been studying in school and living in a uniformly allocated dormitory. His income mainly comes from working part-time as the school's swordsmanship coach while studying, and the retirement pension given to him by Uyashiki Yōya. gold.

Therefore, he lived in the school dormitory before. His life was very simple and he had very few personal belongings. Now he could pack it up very quickly. He only needed to hand over the fencing coach's affairs.

Yes, although it is peacetime, Wisteria Academy still retains swordsmanship courses.

After all, it is difficult to organize large-scale gun use training at this time, but Jinna judges that the current international situation and the domestic situation are not peaceful, and there is a high possibility that war will break out again in the future. In the era of chaos, there is the protection of force. Being on your own is better than nothing.

And none of the people who had received firearms training before ran away. They all found ways to arrange themselves in various industries under the Demon Slayer Corps. When needed, a team of people can be pulled out to equip them at any time.

If there is a difference, it is probably that the previous swordsmanship courses were compulsory, but now the swordsmanship courses are optional.

After a brief exchange with everyone, Mana held a special meeting with Uyashiki Yōya. Also attending the meeting were Butterfly Ninja, Nezuko and Mr. Kintaki.

This Xiaokai Mana roughly revealed some future development: "I have made judgments before, saying that the future world will not maintain long-term stability and peace. This is indeed the case. The new world I went to this time will not be stable and peaceful for a long time. , probably how the world would have developed a few decades backward, so I can now say with certainty that World War II will occur in the future, and this country will also become one of the main participating countries. From this point of view, I suggest that the Demon Slayer Corps be relocated, with the main target in the United States for the next 50 years. In the next 50 years... we can consider coming back, but I would rather go to China."

Mr. Lintaki said: "Miss Mana, if this country is also involved in the war, then as a citizen, is it inappropriate for us to act like this?"

This is a relatively mild question. If it is not mild enough, you might have to say that deserting when the country is in trouble is nothing!

Zhenna had expected this. She took out some information from the magatama seal and said: "This is what I found. This country's behavior during World War II. Are you sure you want to stay and support such a war?"

To be honest, when I saw this information for the first time, even though the shadow clone had been shocked once, Mana was inevitably shocked a second time when receiving the memory.

At this time, several people participating in the meeting all showed even worse reactions than Mana's original reaction.

"how come……"

"Mana, is this true?"

Mana remained silent about this.

She knew that everyone didn't actually want an answer, they just couldn't help but want to deny it, or they couldn't believe it.

To be honest, she couldn't help but have the reaction of 'Is this true?' at first.

Because they are completely beyond the scope of war, and many of them have even exceeded the bottom line of human civilization. Even if they are called devils, it is difficult to describe them.

After a long silence, Ubuyashiki Yoshiya said in a dry voice: "If this is really the case, we should stop it after we find out..."

"Yoya-sensei," Mana said, "Do you really think this is possible?"

Yuya Ubuyashiki remained silent.

Even he understood that if changes were to be made, everyone from the emperor to the soldiers and all relevant personnel would be involved. Compared with this, it would be easier to subvert the country directly.

Mana let everyone calm down before continuing: "That's why I chose the United States. During World War II, the United States was hardly affected by the war. There is a better development environment there. The most important thing is, If you want to do what is right, staying here is totally unacceptable."

If this small number of people in the Demon Slayer Corps were in a state of war, an artillery battalion would wipe out the entire Fujirai Mountain.

"I understand."

Putting aside the whitewashed fantasy and tearing apart the naked reality, Uyashiki Yaoya had to admit that if they wanted to try their best to do something just, then leaving this path was the only option.

At least that way they would have the choice to support the Allies, or the power to do more.

There is no hope of staying here.

After confirming this, Ubuyashiki Yōya finally understood why some of the things Mana asked him to do when he first came back seemed a bit inexplicable at the time.

After hearing Ubuyashiki Yōya's words, Mana was relieved: "Since everyone agrees, let's do this next."

Mr. Lintaki said nothing.

It wasn't that he had an objection, he was just different from everyone else here.

Others have more or less favorable impressions and trust of Mana, but Mr. Nintaki is different. He and Mana don't get along much, and their relationship can only be described as mediocre.

Therefore, he could feel the coldness in Mana's eyes more keenly than others when he said the previous words.

This made him couldn't help but think, if they did not choose to go to the United States, but stubbornly wanted to stay, or even 'loyal to the country', what would Mana do?

This question was answered after the meeting.

When there were only two people on the road, Mana and Mr. Lintaki, Mana took the initiative to speak: "Please don't worry, I will not choose to kill everyone. At most, I will just use illusion to erase your memories."

Mr. Lintaki: "...do children nowadays think so much?"

Mana smiled and said, "I'm different. I'm a kid who wants to be Hokage."

Ubuyashiki Yaoya is a young man who looks thin and gentle, but once he makes a decision, he is never sloppy in his actions.

When Mana left with Uyashiki Teruya and Tokitoru Muichiro the next day, Uyashiki Yōya was already preparing to write a plan.

Mana certainly feels much more at ease having someone as reliable as Uyashiki Yōya to trust.

As for how to take away Teriya and Tokitoru Muichiro, Mana felt that it would be too risky to directly use the usual flying thunder god technique.

In fact, the more convenient and safer option is... to put people into the mirror world first.

Then when we get to another world, we just need to release people again.

This time during the time travel, Manai deliberately perceived the process of time travel more seriously, hoping to find a way to slightly affect time.

…At least don’t wear it until decades later.

But when she started to take action, she found that going back was completely different from when she came back. The power from the stone slab in her body was like a pulling clue, guiding her to the clearest point.

Following the power of the Dresden Slate, when Manai appeared in the room again, less than half a minute had passed since the clock on the wall had left her.

At the same time, she felt a strong joy and joy.

"Is this... a slate?"

Mana frowned slightly.

Obviously, it was the stone slab that specifically guided her back, and she showed such obvious joy after her return.

Even if Mana wants to ignore this abnormal situation, it is impossible to ignore it.

In other words, she thought it was all too strange from the very beginning.

Slab took the initiative to reject the Colorless King of the previous generation, and quickly chose her to become the new Colorless King after that. Even though it was a slate that seemed to have no thoughts, this action itself had clear purpose.

Before, Mana also believed that Shi Ban had no thoughts, and it would probably take a long time to figure this out.

but now……

"I think I need to go to the Pillar Tower again."

With this thought in mind, Mana said to Teriya and Tokito Muichiro: "I have something to go out for. As for you...I'll leave a shadow first to help you get familiar with the environment."

The apartment that Totsuki sold was still very high-end. Teriya looked at the surrounding environment. In his time, it would be difficult for even the rich and powerful to live in such a house, right?

And you can see from the window that they are in a very high place now. How high is this building?

Can ordinary people's homes be built like this now?

But Teriya is not an ordinary person after all. Before he came, he already knew that this was a world nearly a hundred years away from his own time, and he was prepared to encounter any unexpected situations.

After leaving a shadow clone at home, Mana rushed all the way to the Pillar Tower. She came in a hurry this time, which made the rabbits think that something terrible had happened to her. When Mana said that she wanted to see the Golden Princess Wang, take her in immediately.

...Although even if there is nothing wrong, the Colorless King comes to chat with the Gold King, and the Gold King cannot drive him away.

Walking into the Imperial Pillar Tower, the closer Mana gets to the stone slab, the more she can feel the joyful emotions conveyed by the stone slab.

Therefore, the first thing she said when she saw Dajue on Guochang Road was: "Is the stone slab okay?"

Guochang Lu was confused: "What? Did you get any news?"

Zhenna raised her hand: "I have a... very strange feeling, the power transmitted from the stone slab, with a feeling of 'very happy'."

Guochang Lu Dajue was also very surprised by this description: "Happy? Do you mean a certain emotion?"

Mana nodded: "I left for a while and then came back. This is the feeling of the stone slab. It's like saying 'welcome back' to me."

Guochanglu Dajue thought for a while and said, "I haven't noticed any abnormal movement in the stone slab recently. No, it does seem to be somewhat different. Compared to before, his power is better controlled."

Since the slate was brought to this country, it has been kept by Guochanglu Dajue. This is not only because Guochanglu Dajue is the one who brought the slate, but also because he is the strongest king at present. Only he can use this method. This powerful and foolproof posture suppresses the power of the slate, keeping the number of outsiders affected by the slate at a low level.

The power of the stone slab is always active, but sometimes it is more active and sometimes it is less active.

Recently, the power of the stone slab has entered a relatively stable state again. Guochanglu Dajue thought that this was just another cycle.

But...if we go by what Mana said, it seems that there are indeed traces to follow.

This time the lull in the Slate's power happened just after Mana became the Colorless Queen.

Now that I think about it, it is not unreasonable to say that these two things are connected.

Guochanglu Dajue frowned tightly, but finally said: "Then, come with me. Seeing the stone slab with your own eyes may be useful."

For decades, the stone slabs have been kept between the stone slabs under the imperial pillar tower.

Zhenna followed him and asked, "Aren't you worried about what I will do? What if I lie to you?"

Guochanglu Dajue snorted: "Then I will kill you here!"

When he said these words, he spoke with such strong confidence and domineering that one couldn't help but praise him as worthy of being the King of Gold.

Zhenna blinked: "No, you are not confident that you can kill me, but... you have completely seen through me."

Guochang Lu Dajue's eyes showed a bit of pride: "Of course, young people should not underestimate the elderly. After all, after living for so many years, your life will not be in vain."

Zhenna puffed up her face: "Young people will hate this old man!"

This made her inevitably think that maybe it was intentional that Guochang Lu Dajue had so happily agreed to give her part of the industry before, even agreeing without even caring about the conditions for heavy industry.

Seeing her frustrated look, Guochanglu Dajue felt a sense of pride that was rare in decades, but his dignified and steady character would not show it at this time.

While they were talking, they had reached the throne room, and Mana saw the Dresden Stone for the first time.

The tablet itself, which gives the Seven Powers great power, is surprisingly plain.

Judging from the appearance, the color is no different from ordinary gray rocks, but there are wonderful patterns on the surface of the stone. The size is not very domineering, about the size of six tatami mats.

"Is this the Dresden Slate?"

Guochang Lu Dajue said: "Why, do you feel disappointed?"

"No," Zhenna slowly took a few steps forward: "That feeling... does come from the stone slab."

After saying this, she simply sat on the ground in an unladylike manner: "Do you mind if I study it here?"

Guochanglu Dajue sat down opposite her with the same free and easy posture: "Please do so."

Mana raised his eyebrows, and then ignored Dajue Guochanglu, closed his eyes to himself, and began to enter the preparation state of sage mode.

In this state, she can become almost integrated with the surrounding environment, and her perception and acuity are doubled.

When the red streaks appeared on Mana's face, even Kunijoji Daikaku couldn't help but let out a sigh.

This was a state he had never seen before, but he didn't say much and continued to watch quietly.

Mana's feelings were different.

In the sage mode, she could have sensed the existence of natural energy, but this time, in addition to the natural energy floating in the surrounding environment, there was also an area as bright as the sun in her perception, which was as bright as day.

That's where the slab is.

Then, in her conscious world, an image of an indistinguishable young man with silver-white hair appeared. He looked about the same age as Mana, but had a completely different look from an ordinary child.

"slate?"

A smile appeared on the child's face: "It's me, I'm so glad to see you."

Although he had speculated before, Manai was still surprised when the other party admitted it personally: "So, the Dresden Slate has a will of its own?"

Shi Ban said: "It cannot be said that I do not have as complex thinking as humans. Mine was just born from people's hopes and desires and became the embodiment of this power."

Zhenna nodded casually: "We'll talk about that later. What on earth is going on with you... towards me?"

The white-haired boy walked up to her with light steps and rested his head gently on her shoulder: "I like you. You have a similar aura to me, but you are more ancient and you are a loving elder."

Mana did not push the stone away, but continued: "I don't understand, please explain in more detail."

She is not from this world at all, how could she have an aura similar to the stone slab?

Shi Ban's tone was sweet: "It seems you still don't understand. You are not human at all."

Mana: "...???"

Why are we suddenly not human anymore?

Probably because her confused expression was so funny, Shi Ban actually laughed.

"Haven't you noticed yet? There is only a very small part of you that is human. Most of it comes from a power similar to mine. You can call it some kind of eternal will, and the other half comes from another person. A thing...a species, a species I've never seen before."

Mana: "...I would really feel weird if you said that."

"You are very strange to begin with," Shi Ban said: "Have you never thought about why there are so many people in your world, and you are the only one who accidentally traveled to other worlds? Whether it is the Sharingan or the time and space ninjutsu, It’s not just you, so why is it you?”

Zhenna really hadn't thought about this problem before. She always thought it was just an accident.

"So, it's not an accident?"

"of course not."

Shi Ban explained: "The power similar to mine in you belongs to the original power of the world. Although it is well hidden, I can smell it. This power makes you a special part of the world. The power of other people is completely different from that of the world, so they will be trapped inside the world, but you have a part of the same origin as the world, so you will fall out of the world more easily than others."

Mana: "So, I'm really not a human? But I clearly -"

I obviously have parents.

I just haven’t seen them…

This sentence was on the tip of Mana's tongue, but not even a single word could come out.

Yes, everything about her parents was told to her by others, she had never met them or spent any time with them.

Even Madara-sama only mentioned her father and never her mother.

Shiban stretched out his hand to her: "Hey, I really like you. If you are willing to give yourself to me and be with me, this world will be your home."

Zhenna's wavering lasted only for a moment, and she quickly strengthened her determination: "No, I want to go back, I must go back."

There was reluctance in Shi Ban's eyes: "Don't you like it here? What's wrong with this world? With the power of the king, you can live a happy life and do whatever you want, but if you go back, there will be disadvantages things happened."

"Bad things?"

"Well, it's just... Hi, I don't know, but the power in you is that of a gentle and loving elder, but you are also very sad. Sadness is a bad emotion, right? Humans don't like sadness. ."

Shi Ban thought about it and didn't know what to say, so he had to emphasize again: "You don't want to go back if you are in a bad mood."

Zhenna shook his head: "Thank you, but I can't give up and go back. If I must go back, do you know what I should do?"

Shi Ban was unhappy for a while and then said dullly: "You just need to activate that power, and she will guide you back, just like I guided you back this time, but that power will suppress you." Very good, even if I can guide you, I'm afraid it won't be very accurate, so you have to be careful."

"Thank you."

"Hey, think about it again. If you go back on your word, I won't laugh at you!"

He looks more like a real kid than Mana.

Zhenna touched his head and unexpectedly felt the soft touch: "I'm sorry."

So Shi Ban snorted and turned his back to ignore her.

The pure white world in Mana's perception was also fading rapidly.

She opened her eyes again and saw the bright and sharp eyes of Dajue Guochanglu: "Did you get the answer?"

"Part of the answer," Mana corrected him: "I saw the slate."

"See?"

Sure enough, Guochang Lu Dajue grasped this key point very keenly.

Zhenna hummed: "It's probably a spiritual body or a conscious body, whatever you want to call it, it's probably something like this..."

She omitted part of the information given by the stone tablet that Dajue on Guochang Road did not need to know.

"...Anyway, that child probably regards me as some sort of elder."

Guochanglu Dajue frowned: "Is that so? I understand. I will look for information on this aspect later."

Zhenna waved to him: "Then I'm going back?"

Guochanglu Dajue nodded absently: "Let's go slowly."

When Mana returned, her shadow body was taking Teriya and Tokito Muichiro to eat.

The delicacies carefully prepared by Totsuki's chefs are luxurious and tasteful that could never be tasted during the Taisho era.

Seeing her return, Teriya asked: "Is the problem solved?"

"Yeah!" After knowing the way to go home, Zhenna nodded in a good mood: "Many things have been figured out!"

Teriya said: "While you were away, someone in blue clothes sent a letter."

Although Mana was equipped with what was called a mobile phone in this era, she was not yet proficient in using it, so Munakata Reiji simply wrote her a letter.

Zhenna picked up the letter on the table and looked at it: "Oh, he is asking me for help."

Munakata Reiji tried to communicate with Zhou Fangzun. Zhou Fangzun himself didn't care at all about being engraved with the mark of the Flying Thunder God, and his attitude was very casual.

But the Barbarian side expressed quite fierce opposition.

Munakata Reiji said that there has been a lot of competition between the Qingou clan and the Akoh clan in recent years, and they may not have enough trust in each other. If possible, he would ask Mana to talk to Shu Fangzun again and persuade the people of Barbara.

Mana handed the letter to Teriya and said, "Isn't this just a trivial matter? I'm good at communicating with people!"

Teriya: "No, this..."

Your confidence is completely baseless!

But it’s hard to say it too directly.

Teriya thought for a moment and said, "Can you take me with you then? Since I want to help you, I really should know more about these things."

Zhenna nodded: "Okay, I just can go to Scepter4 to get your household registration processed."

After saying this, she became happy again.

"Terriza, Muichiro, let's choose a school!"

Holding a stack of information about surrounding schools, Mana said to the two of them: "Let's talk about Teriya first. I think Didan Elementary School looks very good."

Teriyaki said: "It's up to you to decide."

"Oh, let's talk about Muichiro. Although Teitan Elementary School also has a junior high school, since Teriya went to Teitan Elementary School, Muichiro should find another school."

"Sehun Academy or Sarayashiki Middle School?"

Tokito Muichiro said: "It doesn't matter where I go, it's up to you to decide."

Mana hooked him up to Youth Academy.

"Then, since we have elementary school and junior high school, I will go to high school. To be honest, if you go to high school, the results will worry me a lot."

Don't worry about her appearance, she has transformation skills that she can use.

"For high school...okay, PK Academy!"

'Snapped'

Mana suddenly raised his head and saw that a piece of glass in his window was broken, and the wind from outside blew in.

Mana blinked, she lived on the highest floor, she couldn't be broken into pieces.

Besides, who can escape her perception? Even if there is such a person, a strong man of that level, he wouldn't sneak around just to smash a piece of glass on her, right?

and so……

"...It couldn't have been caused by the wind, right?"

With a breath, the wind outside suddenly became stronger.

Mana: "..."

Although it is not scientific in any way, but... it may really be the wind.