Public opinion, no matter the time, is always the most important thing.
On a small scale, it can affect a person's emotions.
On a large scale, it can even crush a person's life.
And even their very existence.
Since the resistance began to boycott the Vision Hunt Decree, Watatsumi Island has always had the upper hand in terms of public opinion.
Because the Raiden Shogun's Vision Hunt Decree was indeed too inhumane.
This is also one of the reasons why Watatsumi Island has been able to fight against the Shogunate's army until now.
After all, human nature always sides with the weak, and if this weak party has a righteous reason to fight back, they will receive unconditional support.
The destruction of the Tatarigami ward doesn't sound like much. It's just the destruction of the shrine and ward that suppressed Orobashi. This even seems to be a beneficial thing for Watatsumi Island.
But Sangonomiya Kokomi knows better than anyone how terrible the influence of the Tatarigami is.
That resentment, originating from Orobashi, will mercilessly devour everything around it, including the living creatures on Yashiori Island.
Even when the Tatarigami was suppressed in the past, many villagers who collected Crystal Marrow near the serpent god's remains were affected by it. The mild cases resulted in mental derangement, while the severe cases were life-threatening.
Simply put, after the ward suppressing the Tatarigami is destroyed, the influence of the Tatarigami will continue to spread. At that time, the entire Yashiori Island will be plunged into eternal damnation.
Sangonomiya Kokomi is not sure whether this was done by the soldiers of the resistance, but now it no longer matters whether it was done by her own people or not.
If she were the Shogunate's strategist, she would definitely not give up this opportunity to sling mud at Watatsumi Island.
Therefore, someone must go to investigate the truth of the matter and give Watatsumi Island a "just" verdict.
And for this person, the Battousai is the most suitable.
First of all, he has never publicly stated that he is a person of Sangonomiya, so his words do not need to be avoided.
Secondly, the Battousai has an unparalleled status both within the resistance and on Narukami Island.
Even though the Shogunate has explicitly ordered that the Battousai's attire and words cannot be imitated, one can still often see ronin in red robes and carrying swords in the mountains and wilderness.
Especially some swordsmen who are more obsessed with the way of the sword, all want to see the swordsmanship that can injure a god, as well as the brand new way of the sword that is independent of the Shogun.
"So you mean... you want me to investigate the truth of the destruction of the ward?"
A faint smile still hung on Bai Luo's lips, and his tone did not betray any joy or anger.
But the more it was like this, the more uneasy Sangonomiya Kokomi became.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Himura. The truth can be left to the resistance to find. You only need to find the corresponding evidence and then make it public."
Sangonomiya Kokomi had already spoken tactfully enough. Bai Luo could completely understand the meaning behind her words.
As long as he finds the evidence and makes it public, even if the evidence was not found by Bai Luo himself, and even if it is not the so-called real evidence.
In the final analysis, what the resistance needs is to use the reputation of the Battousai to quell this storm.
"Alright, I'm tired of staying in Bourou Village every day anyway. It's better to go out for a walk. But I have one more request."
After some thought, Bai Luo agreed to Sangonomiya Kokomi's request.
"Please speak. We will do our best to meet your request."
After hearing Bai Luo's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi also breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as he was willing to agree, then Watatsumi Island had already won half of this war of public opinion. The victory was almost a foregone conclusion.
"I want Teppei to accompany me. And... I'd like another serving of caviar."
"Caviar?"
"Yes, caviar."
...
The next morning, Bai Luo left Bourou Village with a bewildered Teppei.
Ririko and Mirai saw them off for a long time, until they had crossed the stone bridge.
"You must help me give a message to my brother!"
Mirai held Ririko's hand and shouted loudly at the two of them.
And Teppei waved his hand in response.
"Not bad. It's only been a few days. How far have you two progressed?"
After walking a distance, Bai Luo looked at Teppei with some amusement.
During this period of time, he had been training Teppei every day. Although the reverse-blade sword in his hand could not kill, the wounds were real.
So Teppei almost always ran to Ririko covered in injuries.
When he left just now, he could clearly see the worry in Ririko's eyes. He didn't expect that his unintentional act would actually lead to a beautiful union.
"I've reached the point where I can save myself!"
Teppei puffed out his chest and said proudly.
He had learned a lot of medical skills from Ririko, especially in treating external injuries. He had also learned a certain folk remedy that was said to be very useful.
But as for whether a folk remedy like grinding Onikabuto into powder was teaching him or someone was playing a trick on him, it was unknown.
But he had indeed received some of Ririko's true teachings. He could even stitch his own wounds without anesthesia. He had truly surpassed his master.
"You... forget it."
The answer Teppei gave was clearly not what Bai Luo wanted. He could only shake his head helplessly.
The decision to help Watatsumi Island solve the Tatarigami problem was not made by Bai Luo on a whim.
Sangonomiya Kokomi's initial story of Watatsumi Island's past seemed to be conveying a message to Bai Luo.
Their Watatsumi Island was too pitiful. Even their only god had been killed. After being killed, even his remains could not rest in peace and had to be buried and dug up by others.
It was a very standard process of selling misery.
This trick was very useful in many hot-blooded anime. The protagonists who upheld justice would not hesitate to help the beautiful girls in need, not caring at all whether the power of the Tatarigami would affect them.
But Bai Luo actually fell for her trick.
However, he was not moved by so-called pity or ethereal justice. It was unknown whether the resistance was fighting for justice or not.
He was more interested in the Tatarigami, or rather, the remains of Orobashi itself.
So far, whether it was unlocking a new profession or obtaining achievements and equipment, it was all related to demon gods.
For example, little Collei's demon god residue, Morax himself, Osial's follower...
This also meant that he might be able to obtain new equipment or professions from the resentment of Orobashi.
He didn't expect a new profession. After all, he had just obtained one at sea. He had to give this struggling system a chance to catch its breath. What if it was squeezed dry one day?
But he should at least get some equipment, right?
My Kirito even has an ultimate move, but I don't even have an exclusive weapon.
Not getting an Elucidator at level five is simply an insult to the character of Kirito!
As for the layout on Watatsumi Island, he was not in a hurry either.
The transfer of three hundred million Mora could not be completed so quickly. In addition, it had to be transported back from the Shogunate. It would take at least half a month back and forth.
Half a month... should be enough for Bai Luo to deal with the Tatarigami matter.
Touching the caviar in his pocket, Bai Luo showed a satisfied smile.
This was the result of the Divine Priestess's hard work last night.
Although he hadn't truly achieved caviar freedom, at least everything was developing in a good direction.
Now, let's go and see if I can get some new equipment first.
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