Episode 78: 100% Spiritual Energy? No, I'm just an extra...
『 However, Kageyama Shigeo slowly stood up, his face expressionless, as calm as a still pool of water.
He gently nodded and said, "Understood. Mainly seeing how effortlessly you were handling things, Master, I thought you didn't need my intervention."
Upon hearing this, Reigen Arataka immediately started scolding, "You foolish boy! Who would clean up... cough, cough, yes, I was handling it easily, but consider this a learning experience. Follow me." 』
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~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "This guy, he seems very powerful." ]
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "As the teacher of that person who looks very much like Master in that world, he should also be very powerful." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "That confident look, you can tell he's very powerful." ]
[ The Herta (Honkai: Star Rail): "But why does it feel a bit strange?" ]
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『 Hearing Reigen Arataka say this, Kageyama Shigeo remarked with admiration, "Master, you are truly superior."
Reigen Arataka was stunned for a moment, stopping in his tracks, looking at Kageyama Shigeo in surprise.
"That tunnel seems quite unsafe."
Reigen Arataka's face instantly changed color upon hearing Kageyama Shigeo's words.
Kageyama Shigeo seemed not to notice Reigen Arataka's slightly trembling legs and continued, "I can strongly feel a very powerful spirit deep within the tunnel. Aren't many of those so-called haunted places just hoaxes?"
Kageyama Shigeo paused suddenly, then said very seriously, "However... this time it seems real."
"If ordinary people provoke the spirits inside..."
Reigen Arataka involuntarily swallowed and asked, "What happens if they provoke them!?"
Kageyama Shigeo's face instantly turned gloomy and terrifying, saying, "I think getting out in one piece is absolutely impossible!"
Reigen Arataka knew Kageyama Shigeo's strength well. Hearing this, he couldn't help but shiver, turning to look at the bottomless dark tunnel, swallowing hard.
But...
He couldn't run!!!
Because...
He was a psychic (zero)!!!
The most crucial thing was that he was also dragging along a part-timer he had tricked into coming!
How could he just run away!!
That's right!
With this guy here, they would definitely be safe!!!
And these words were also transmitted as inner thoughts to everyone in the live broadcast room. 』
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~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "What about the promised teacher? Why is he letting his student protect him?" ]
[ Tatsumaki (One Punch Man): "After hearing that voice, I suddenly feel that bald guy is also a bit more appealing." ]
[ Tatsumaki (One Punch Man): "But the one with hair is still more appealing." ]
[ Saitama (One Punch Man): "...." ]
[ March 7th (Honkai: Star Rail): "But, is this person also very impressive? Otherwise, this big swindler wouldn't trust him so much?" ]
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "He looks so much like Master, he should also be very powerful, right?" ]
[ Boros (One Punch Man): "Hahaha, I wonder how strong he is. Will he be as powerful as my rival - the Caped Baldy?" ]
[ ..... ]
『 Reigen Arataka tried his best to act as if nothing was wrong, saying, "Does that even need asking... That's why we need to exorcise spirits!"
He was full of confidence, remembering the times he and Kageyama Shigeo had teamed up. Which spirit hadn't they easily dealt with?
Of course, he was responsible for the bluster, and Kageyama Shigeo was the one who did the actual work!
And Kageyama Shigeo was completely unaware of his master's inner apprehension, nodding with a look of admiration.
Reigen Arataka could only secretly brace himself, walking ahead with a forced bravado, instructing, "Alright, let's go... I'll go first, you follow behind and support me based on the situation!"
"Okay!"
So, the two stepped into the tunnel without hesitation.』
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~Dimensional livestream~
However...
Everyone watching the video had a black line across their faces.
Do you remember what Reigen Arataka said before entering the tunnel??
He said he would go first and let Mob follow behind, right??
However...
Countless viewers across the Multiverse raised their eyebrows, helplessly watching Reigen Arataka in the video, who was not only not walking in front, but was walking side-by-side with Mob, and even slightly behind.
Is this called...
He's walking in front???
.....
~Chat Room~
[ Beidou (Genshin Impact): "Is this guy really considered a teacher? He said he'd go first, but that Mob guy is still being the scout." ]
[ Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): "It's just that this kid trusts him. If it were a normal person, they would have already cursed him out." ]
[ Ryuga Banjou (Kamen Rider): "Watching this is really annoying." ]
[ Seele (Honkai: Star Rail): "Yes, it's really annoying. This lying guy is as annoying as Sampo." ]
[ Sampo (Honkai: Star Rail): "Oh dear, Big Sister Seele, I haven't provoked you recently." ]
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『 And Kageyama Shigeo, who had unknowingly become the scout, was completely unaware of this, as it was quite dark in the tunnel.
The two walked and chatted.
"It's chilly, it's really cool in here..."
"Yes."
"Oh dear! I forgot to bring a flashlight."
"Master, do you feel anything strange?" Kageyama Shigeo asked curiously.
"Hmm? Now that you mention it, it is quite damp in here~" Reigen Arataka paused, then quickly said.
Kageyama Shigeo shook his head and explained, "No, I mean about the spirits."
"Oh, oh! You mean that! Well... um... my nose is stuffed today..." Reigen Arataka scratched his head, coming up with a weak excuse.
"What does a stuffed nose have to do with this?" The innocent Mob asked, puzzled.
"At my level, it has a lot to do with it!" Reigen Arataka nodded and replied seriously.
Then, he asked, "Do you feel anything??"
He asked casually, after all, this was a test for his disciple~
Unexpectedly, Mob suddenly stopped, saying without changing his expression, "Hmm, now it's not just a feeling anymore..."
He looked around,
Still muttering softly.
"Twelve... eighteen... no, even more... they're all around us."
Upon hearing this, Reigen Arataka was instantly stunned.
He knew exactly what his disciple was talking about.
So...
Is it still possible to run away now???? 』
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~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Hu Tao (Genshin Impact): "Oh my, so many customers." ]
[ Hu Tao (Genshin Impact): "If only we could go to that world, with so many customers, we would strike it rich." ]
[ Zhongli: "Hall Master, these are all unclaimed orders; they can only be considered volunteer work." ]
[ Hu Tao (Genshin Impact): "Cough, cough, since they are customers from another world, let them solve it themselves." ]
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "...As expected of you, Hall Master Hu." ]
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『 Reigen Arataka, upon hearing these words, was completely stunned, standing still, not moving.
Kageyama Shigeo stood behind him, looking around, as if he saw many things he couldn't name.
"Oh dear~ We're surrounded."
Kageyama Shigeo said this casually, scaring cold sweat out of Reigen Arataka.
"They're about to rush over."
Kageyama Shigeo's face remained expressionless, as if he didn't understand what fear was.
Reigen Arataka was clearly aware of his disciple's true abilities. He forced himself to suppress his fear and put on a relaxed facade: "Alright! I'll leave these small fry to you."
"Mob! Take care of them!!!"
Before he finished speaking, Reigen Arataka strode forward!
Upon hearing his master's words, Kageyama Shigeo didn't say a word, raising his hand and taking action. Strange energy instantly enveloped his entire body.
"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!!!"
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!!!"
Electric sparks flew everywhere!
In that instant, it was as if countless invisible things in front of Kageyama Shigeo were struck by the electric light, bursting into dazzling sparks!
"Boom, boom, boom!!!"
The continuous explosions created a blast of air that ruffled Reigen Arataka's beautiful hair as he walked forward with his head down. 』
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~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~
[ Saitama (One Punch Man): "I'm so envious, so much hair." ]
[ Genos (One Punch Man): "Master, didn't you also receive that reward that can grow hair?" ]
[ Saitama (One Punch Man): "...." ]
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "This was sent by mistake?" ]
[ ..... ]
『 He walked forward calmly and bravely, the intense sparks erupting from Kageyama Shigeo's battle behind him making him look exceptionally cool!
"Wow~ The sound is so loud, it's so intense!!! It would be dangerous for ordinary people."
Reigen Arataka walked quickly, seemingly unconcerned about the fierce battle behind him.
"However, that should have taken care of everything."
He muttered under his breath, but cold sweat broke out on his forehead, revealing how flustered Reigen Arataka was inside.
Talking and walking, Reigen Arataka continued forward.
"This time was too easy..."
Poof!
Before he finished speaking, Reigen Arataka suddenly crashed into a body emitting a faint blue light.
In the dark tunnel, he felt the object his face touched.
Hard!
And soft!!
It didn't feel like a wall at all!!!
In an instant, his facial features were twisted out of shape from fright!!!
"There seems to be someone in front of me!!!!!"
Reigen Arataka quickly pulled out his phone, the faint light from the phone giving him a little vision, and his courage instantly grew.
"Who is it!!! An evil spirit!?"
Immediately after,
A muscular man, completely blue, with a white headband tied around his head, appeared before everyone.
Upon seeing this "person," Reigen Arataka breathed a sigh of relief, put away his phone, and said helplessly, "What the heck! It's a villain wrestler... You scared me, I thought it was an evil spirit..."
"Don't train in a place like this!"
Reigen Arataka's reaction made the "person" in front of him, who was pretending to be serious, momentarily at a loss for words, and even the people watching the video were stunned.
After all...
Anyone with eyes could see that this big blue lump was clearly not human!!!!
Why did Reigen Arataka instinctively think the other party was human!!!
And at this critical moment, one of the ghost minions that were being "slaughtered" one by one as they attacked them suddenly spoke: "Master, it seems the evil spirit boss is right next to you; you should be careful."
Upon hearing his dear (money-making) disciple (machine) say this, Reigen Arataka was completely stunned as if electrocuted.
He couldn't believe his ears!?
The evil spirit boss is right here?!
Then this muscular brother, who is as strong as a wrestling champion, could he be...
He turned his gaze to the muscular brother.
He saw the other party cross his arms again, a wicked smile appearing on his face.
His posture was just short of hanging a sign on his chest that said [ I am the Evil Spirit Boss ]!
Reigen Arataka suddenly realized, completely understood!!
The person standing in front of him was not some guy cosplaying as a villain wrestler at all!!
This guy was the genuine evil spirit leader!!
Reigen Arataka took a step back!
Just when everyone thought he was going to run away,
Unexpectedly, they saw him let out a cold snort and assume a fighting stance!
"Hmph!! So you're an evil spirit boss!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Reigen Arataka looked indignant, pointing at the evil spirit leader in front of him and shouting sternly, "You guy, trying to impersonate a professional wrestler!!! Don't even think about fooling my Reigen's eyes!!!"
Evil Spirit Leader: "..."
Evidently, the evil spirit leader was enraged. He roared furiously, "I am the one who rules this tunnel!!!"
His posture seemed to indicate he was about to start recounting his glorious achievements!
Under everyone's curious gaze.
As the evil spirit leader recounted, a group of bikers speeding through the tunnel appeared on the screen!!
Then, the evil spirit leader's extremely angry voice boomed!!
"In this very tunnel!! When I led my motorcycle gang on a collective rampage, just because the leader's wheel ran over a banana peel!! As a result, all the members died. I am the leader of the motorcycle gang who died!!!"
In the video, among the speeding bikers, the leader's wheel suddenly ran over a banana peel, the bike immediately lost control, and the person and bike flew out.
His brothers, who were following closely behind, didn't have time to brake and were sent flying out one after another!
Motorcycles collided with each other!
The violent explosion instantly engulfed them all!! 』
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~Dimensional livestream~
At this moment, everyone in the dimensional world watching the video was silent.
The origin of this evil spirit leader...
Truly powerful!
That cool image completely collapsed!!!
For a moment, everyone watching the video didn't know what to say...
~Chat Room~
[ Yukinoshita Yukino (Oregairu): "It's probably better that these guys are gone." ]
[ Hikigaya Hachiman (Oregairu): "+ 1" ]
[ Bang (One Punch Man): "Motorcycle gang, a group of guys who killed themselves." ]
[ Shizuka Marikawa (High School of the Dead): "I remember, Ko-chan also likes this kind of thing, right?" ]
[ Rika Minami (High School of the Dead): "Although I also like motorcycles, as a special police officer, I won't mess around." ]
[ Miwako Sato (Detective Conan): "This is the correct way." ]
[ Yumi Miyamoto (Detective Conan): "Exactly, exactly, if everyone was like this, it would be a relief." ]
[ Masumi Sera (Detective Conan): "What, what's the fun if you don't play like this?" ]
[ Mary Sera (Detective Conan): "Hmm?" ]
[ Masumi Sera (Detective Conan): "I'm sorry, I was wrong." ]
[ ..... ]
『 The flashback ended, and the evil spirit leader's body suddenly swelled, roaring, "This tunnel!! Is my territory!!! Anyone who dares to intrude will be left without a corpse!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, motorcycle engine parts actually appeared directly behind him!!
The engine roared!
The exhaust pipe suddenly sprayed out raging flames, engulfing the evil spirit leader!
He was preparing to go all out!!!
"Come on!!! Dark Extinction Kill!!"
The evil spirit leader roared, veins bulging all over his body!!
"Spiritual Bone Burning Psychic Phenomenon!!!"
The scorching flames gathered into a fireball, held tightly in the evil spirit leader's hand!!!
He threw it fiercely towards Reigen Arataka!!!
Boom!!!
The white light of the explosion directly engulfed Reigen Arataka!!
This ordinary person was likely reduced to ashes by this fatal blow. 』
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~Dimensional livestream~
Seeing this scene, everyone shook their heads and sighed.
This swindler had finally met his match!!
But...
By the time the flames gradually dissipated!!
Everyone was astonished to find that Reigen Arataka in the video!
It was actually completely fine!!
.....
『 He stood there, as if he had directly withstood the impact and destructive power of the explosion with his body!!
That evil spirit leader was also stunned!
This was the first time he had encountered such a situation!!
The evil spirit leader was filled with disbelief!
He retreated two steps repeatedly, his voice filled with shock: "How could my flame attack have no effect!?"
Immediately, a thought flashed through his mind!
"Did you set up some powerful barrier! You dog!"
But Reigen Arataka did not answer; he just assumed a stance, purple lightning faintly flickering in front of him.
After Reigen blocked the evil spirit leader's attack, the other party immediately fell into panic.
"Damn it!! At first glance, I thought he was just a small fry!!!"
As soon as the evil spirit leader finished speaking, Reigen's mouth curved into a cold smile, and he said, "It's too late to regret now!!!"
Saying this, Reigen reached into his pocket with his right hand, his gaze as cold as ice, locking onto the evil spirit leader opposite him, muttering, "From the moment you went up against me, the psychic genius Reigen Arataka! The outcome was already decided!!"
"You're destined to fail!!!!" 』
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