A person in Japan, a sword that soars to immortality.

Chapter 38 The Thief Tamayo

After a hasty farewell to Matsudaira Aoki, Taichi hurried back to the Yamada family home, and it was already close to evening.

So fast was he that he didn't even notice Sachi, who was greeting him, leaving the latter sullen and giving the chubby Senta a beating when he passed by.

After closing the paper sliding door of the Japanese-style room, Taiyi began to meditate with his eyes closed, and also brought up the system data.

[Sword Control System]

Name: Yamada Asaemon Taichi

Age: 20

【Lifespan: 51】

[Energy: 80.1 (+)]

Qi and Blood: 44.5 (+)

[God Soul: 21.3 (+)]

[Breathing Techniques (+): Yin Tiger's Roar (Intermediate) (+), Yang Dragon's Chant (Advanced) (+)]

[Additional effects: Rapid recovery; Blazing inferno]

[Conversion Effect: Essence to Blood and Qi conversion is 20 times (5s); Spirit to Blood and Qi conversion is 20 times (5s)]

[Martial Arts: Yanglong Style (+)]

【Title: 1. Daimyo's Personal Guard (With your lord by your side, your fighting spirit is now high. When facing the enemy again, what they will notice is not only your looks, but also your status)】

[Title Effect: Increases HP by 10%]

【Prestige: Reduces all enemy attributes by 5%】

[Common points: 0]

"As expected, an improvement in status and position will also cause changes in the system."

Is this the celebrity effect?

"Moreover, the effect of this aura is actually a buff, increasing one's own attack power and then reducing all of the enemy's attributes. That's pretty impressive."

"But logically, my sudden increase in strength should be a good thing, so why is this...?"

Looking at the system data, Taiyi's brows furrowed into a deep frown.

Compared to before, the essence value has decreased by 5 points, and the lifespan has decreased by 2 points!

Two points of lifespan is only two years!

Thinking of this, Taiyi's expression froze, and his hands unconsciously clenched.

But it only lasted a short while before he took a deep breath and calmed down again.

"What's the problem?"

Taiichi rubbed his chin, beginning to think carefully.

The breathing technique is fine, and it's definitely not a martial arts skill. The imposing aura is also correct; it's meant to weaken the enemy.

"Then there's only one answer left, and it must be the effect of this title."

Because the title's effect amplifies one's health and mana, it's like forcibly increasing it by 10% all at once through unnatural growth.

This practice is basically consistent with the Demon Slayer Corps' method of using Breathing Techniques to burn their lifespan to increase their combat power.

Furthermore, during his contemplation, a scene appeared in Taiichi's mind.

It refers to the scene in the manga where Saiwaza and Kokushibo die during the battle in the Infinity Castle.

Both of them overcame the problem of being beheaded and began to move towards a higher level, but both of them suffered mental breakdowns, which led to their physical bodies dissipating.

At a crucial moment, Qiwoza was dissuaded by his wife, while Kokushibo cried because he saw his own reflection in the mirror.

Then he remembered Yoriichi Tsugikuni's words, which shook his resolve and caused his spirit to collapse.

"But whether it was his deceased wife's dissuasion or Ou Doudou's sighs, in essence, they all weakened their will."

"The weakening of will is reflected in mental strength, that is, the power of the soul."

Taiyi suddenly understood.

Having its own system allows it to accurately compare data changes and identify the physical symptoms that appear at different stages.

Regarding the data on spirit and soul, qi can be observed at 5 o'clock.

At 10 o'clock, one can more smoothly activate the Qi.

Now that it's 20 PM, I can already let my Qi leave my body.

At this point, Taiyi pressed his thumb down with his middle finger and flicked it at a spider crawling on the roof.

puff.

The sound wasn't loud, but the spider was instantly crushed into dust by a force invisible to the naked eye.

"Therefore, when the power of the soul is not matched with the essence and blood, it will cause an imbalance. In mild cases, the flesh and blood will become deformed, and in severe cases, the body will decompose on the spot."

Tai nodded, then said with a sudden realization.

Fortunately, my base attributes are low, so even if they increase by 10%, it won't have much of an impact.

As for the lost essence value, it's very easy to deal with; just replenish it.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been to the clean house. I asked Jingyilang to help me purchase some precious medicinal herbs. He informed me a couple of days ago that they had arrived.”

“I can even go and see Fu Zhi now; he’s a hidden tycoon in the Yamada family.”

Taiyi narrowed his eyes and revealed a sinister smile.

At the same time, Fu Zhi, who was preparing medicine in his room, suddenly felt a chill down his spine and his hand trembled involuntarily.

"What's going on? I have a feeling something bad is about to happen."

......

Night, Kanda Town 1-chome.

Taiichi, with two swords at his waist, walked with Sakiri on the still bustling streets, where it had just gotten dark, feeling the warmth of the Edo people.

"Taiyi, look, this cloth handkerchief is so pretty."

Zorche walked up to a stall, picked up a cloth handkerchief embroidered with a crane and decorated with intricate patterns, and said to Taiichi.

"I can't believe how fast time flies; the World Sacrifice is just around the corner."

Looking at the other side of the cloth handkerchief, where the words "天下" (all under heaven) were embroidered, Taiyi said with emotion.

The three major festivals of Japan are the Kyoto Gion Festival, the Osaka Tenjin Festival, and the Edo Tenka Festival (Kanda Festival).

The Edo Tenka Matsuri was a festival held to promote Edo's fame throughout the land. Its unique feature was that on the day of the festival, processions could pass through Edo Castle.

Of course, the entire parade will be very lively from beginning to end.

"It's going to be very lively then..."

Sorcerer nodded slightly, bit his lip, and looked at Taiichi expectantly.

"Hehe, I understand. I'll accompany you then...?"

Upon hearing the first part of the sentence, Zuoqie's face instantly turned red. Then, seeing Taiyi frowning and looking in the direction behind her, his tone becoming hesitant, she turned her head as well.

This glance had a significant effect; after seeing it, Zoche's face turned from crimson to blue, and even began to turn purple.

Tch! What a glamorous woman!

She then turned her head, her tone immediately turning icy: "Brother Taiyi, do you really like women dressed like this?"

Sorcher first extended his fair finger, almost poking Taiichi's nose, and then pointed to a woman who had already moved far away from the two of them.

"Stop messing around, what are you talking about? I just feel like it looks familiar."

Taiichi recalled what he had just seen and felt that the woman with long, flowing hair, wearing a purple kimono embroidered with flowers, and with eyes full of sadness looked somewhat familiar.

Upon hearing Taiichi's words, Soraki indeed displayed an expression that said, "Oh, so you're like that too," crossed his arms in front of his chest, and turned his head to look at the sky.

"Hey, I didn't see it. Let's hurry up and go, or the Great Cleaning Room will close."

Taiichi reached out to grab Sakiri's sleeve, but before he could even touch him, Sakiri flung him away and walked forward with a cold face.

He shrugged speechlessly and could only lower his head and follow behind.

......

The large-scale cleaning room is an upgraded version of the previous cleaning room. Not only has the location changed, but the area is also several times larger than before.

Meanwhile, Jōichirō, the boss and Yakuza's elder brother, was arguing with Taichi and the other man.

"Didn't you tell me you had prepared three portions of ginseng, lingzhi, and stuff? How come I only have one portion here? Are you kidding me?"

"Lord Tai, I really didn't! I clearly remember being in the shop just now!"

Jingyilang collapsed, clutching his head, and said, on the verge of tears.

The things were right there, how could they have disappeared?

"What do you mean? Don't tell me that you, as the leader of the largest chivalrous force in Edo, had your things stolen by thieves right under your nose?"

Taiichi said, somewhat displeased.

"I...I don't know either! It was definitely here this afternoon, but I just can't remember where I put it!"

"It's like seeing a pattern, and then you walk in. Oh my god, my head is spinning."

After saying that, Jingyilang slapped his bald head hard.

"Stop!" Taiyi reached out to restrain the other person, sniffed the air sharply, and then, as if he had thought of something, his eyes narrowed instantly, and he asked calmly, "What did you just say you saw?"

"It seems like, it seems like a pattern, but it's not, anyway, I can't remember."

So said Jingyilang.

Haha, I knew it! That woman's outfit looked so familiar, and so did the fragrance from the shop.

What pattern? It's clearly Blood Demon Art. You're just under an illusion.

If I'm not mistaken, this fragrance should be the Bloodlust Visual Dream Fragrance.

Isn't that right, Miss Tamayo who stole my medicine?