Living in Hunter x Hunter

Chapter 449 The Shadow Empire, The Story

It was discovered.

These monsters are completely different from the ones we've encountered before; they are more rational and also much stronger.

The judgment of strength was a kind of intuition for Tamayo.

Of course, another reason is that she herself is not very good at fighting. Although she has lived for so many years, she has spent most of her time on research.

In addition, since they don't eat people, they can't replenish their "nutrition," so naturally they won't be very strong.

"You don't have that stench on you. It's rare to find a ghost like you. Explain your purpose." The Karasu Tengu did not attack Tamayo directly.

A foul smell?

However, by considering the context, Tamayo understood one of the meanings.

Since leaving Muzan, she has been researching how to break free from Muzan's control and also get rid of her own craving for food.

Of course, this does not lessen her guilt; she will still go to hell.

The monsters here are indeed different.

"I want to see the master of this place, the lord of all demons and monsters behind you."

Tamayo chose a more rigorous term, even though these yokai might also be demons, but that's not entirely confirmed yet!

Suddenly, dark clouds began to appear.

A pattering sound appeared; it was raining.

"What a bold ghost! You actually want to see the adults? Do you even have the right?" Another figure appeared.

Holding an umbrella, I slowly walked out of the rain.

Monster·Rain Girl.

This was what Tamayo immediately thought of, though her gaze was mostly fixed on the sky, where even the moonlight was obscured.

Is this the opponent's "Blood Demon Art"?

If the other party is a ghost, then forgive her ignorance, but she has never seen such blood ghost magic before.

If one possesses the Blood Demon Art that can influence the weather, then one can also be active during the day.

Of course, Tamayo knew that some Blood Demon Arts were countered by sunlight. Would this Blood Demon Art be countered?

"She did come to see the adults, but her more important purpose is to understand us and see if we are ghosts." Another voice appeared.

The figure was that of a masked boy.

Monsters appeared one after another.

"Ghosts? We're monsters! How can ghosts compare to us?"

The rain woman was already dissatisfied as soon as the masked boy finished speaking.

"But you can't deny that part of our origins do come from demons." The masked boy was revealing important information.

But then she changed the subject: "So it's related to Muzan Kibutsuji? Is that why you're trying to understand us?"

The boy then looked at Tamayo.

Tamayo felt like she had been seen through.

But her experience over the past few hundred years made her think instantly: could this be a monster?

"You guessed right, I am Wuxin Gui, but I prefer to be called Wu by my real name."

This masked boy monster has the ability to read minds.

A sound came from the sky; it was another tengu.

"The master is already aware of the situation here and intends to meet this demon." The tengu was relaying the order.

The Rain Woman looked displeased; in fact, she was planning to take action because she was hostile to all ghosts.

"Come with us." Wuxin Gui began to lead the way.

So, since I came to Kyoto, is everything I do under scrutiny?

Tamayo thought to herself.

"That's right, Kyoto is now under our control, and we know everything about it."

Goshinki answered the question in Tamayo's heart.

But then his footing gave way, and he sank into the ground, into the shadows.

This is!

Tamayo appeared somewhat flustered.

"Don't panic. Didn't you want to see us? Then let's go to my headquarters."

The ability to manipulate space is naturally also possessed by monsters.

However, the emergence of this unique ability was due to Lucci's intervention.

Otherwise, relying solely on the development of the cat demon, it would be difficult to develop sufficient power.

The shadow over the entire city of Kyoto is now under the control of Nekomata, or more precisely, his "Blood Demon Art".

Similar to the Wandenreich in Bleach.

This is a vast space; Tamayo can even see the moon in the sky.

Another Kyoto unfolded before Tamayo. If it weren't for the previous changes, she would have suspected that she was still in Kyoto.

She wasn't stupid; she made all sorts of guesses and figured out where this place was.

How could someone possibly have such an ability? It's unbelievable.

Is this a real monster?

Tamayo's mind was in turmoil, but this also allowed Goshinki to discover more of her secrets.

Despite having lived for hundreds of years, Tamayo was not very adept at managing her emotions. Sometimes, even when she tried not to think about it, all sorts of thoughts would still linger in her mind.

"So your goal is to kill Muzan Kibutsuji? I must say, that's quite an ambitious goal."

The words of the Enlightened Ghost continued.

Tamayo knew that her heart was being constantly probed, but she couldn't find a good way to deal with it. If she used her Blood Demon Art, it might be seen as a provocation, and she might die.

She was all too familiar with the gaze of the Rain Woman beside her.

That was a kind of resentment towards ghosts.

Goshinki's many words were naturally intended to provoke Tamayo, hoping to uncover more information.

In fact, we also gleaned a lot of information.

"However, with your level of skill, even if you were allowed to live indefinitely, you would have no chance," Wuxin Gui said bluntly.

This isn't about provocation; it's about stating the facts.

The current Muzan Kibutsuji can definitely be considered a true "Demon King," especially with Lucci's enhancement.

He has become increasingly confident, but he is still creating monsters and demons in an attempt to become stronger.

Another purpose was probably to kill the adults.

They quickly moved from the slums to a bustling area, where Tamayo witnessed an unbelievable scene.

In the bustling area, she saw many monsters, and even monster children.

This is a world of monsters.

Are monsters real? But what about the previous claim that they were related to Muzan Kibutsuji?

Tamayo's questions were growing.

However, Wuxin Gui stopped speaking at this moment.

Nijo Castle in the shadows of Kyoto, which is also the residence of the Nekomata.

As they entered Nijo Castle, Tamayo could sense that the powerful aura within was increasing.

These monsters are very strong.

Soon they arrived at a palace, where the cat was already seated in the head seat, flanked by monsters on either side.

It's worth mentioning that they are all humanoid yokai, although some of them have other appearances, such as the Karasu Tengu.

The cat at this moment is naturally not in its former form, but a young man dressed in a somewhat modern style, with a knife at his waist.

"Sir, the person has been brought." After saying that, they walked towards their respective positions.

There are six monsters on each side, for a total of twelve.

Having already arrived here, despite some worry and fear, Tamayo boldly surveyed her surroundings.

He also harbored a delusion that some possibility existed.

"Tamayo, I know you. Muzan Kibutsuji deceived you, so you wanted to kill him. If it weren't for Yoriichi Tsugikuni, you wouldn't have been able to escape his control either."

The cat looked at Tamayo with its vertical pupils.

Tamayo was a little surprised. Apart from Muzan, herself, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni, very few people knew what had happened back then.

Even though it's the Demon Slayer Corps, time can wash away many things, just like the changing of the sea and the transformation of the land.

You can call me Mo Ying.

"Lord Mokage, may I know what your relationship is with Muzan Kibutsuji?" After hesitating for a long time, Tamayo finally asked this question.

Based on the current situation, these monsters cannot possibly be Muzan's subordinates.

This shadowy city and the monsters here are simply too exaggerated.

If it weren't for that sentence she heard earlier, she would have even doubted that monsters really existed, but that couldn't explain why she, who had lived for hundreds of years, had only recently seen a real monster.

"Speaking of which, part of the reason for their birth does indeed come from Muzan Kibutsuji." Some things don't need to be hidden.

If you want to fabricate a lie, then that lie can't be entirely false, because it would be too easy to expose.

So they are all ghosts.

"Lord Moying, you mean them." Zhu Shiyou quickly understood.

"You're very smart!" Mo Ying praised.

Strictly speaking, as a "yokai" (supernatural creature), even without demon blood, this special cat can definitely be considered a yokai in Japan.

However, the existence of the ghost blood made him more adaptable to this world, allowing him to quickly unleash his potential.

Otherwise, relying solely on Lucci's help, one could certainly become stronger, but it would be far too slow.

"Are there any other questions?"

Tamayo was constantly thinking, and of course, there were still many questions, but she was also worried that her questions might be too presumptuous.

"The only reason I wanted to see you is because, in the original future, you were part of the plan to kill Muzan Kibutsuji, so I wanted to meet you."

The cat demon's words caused quite a stir, and the monsters in the palace were all curious.

This demon could kill Muzan; she is so weak.

Of course, I also noticed the original future. Can Lord Moying see the future?

This is such incredible power, this is the thought of worship in the heart of the Rain Woman.

"Unfortunately, that was just the original future. It has changed now. Muzan has received help from XXXX and has been completely transformed."

Mo Ying uttered a name, but it was extremely obscure to everyone, and they couldn't hear it at all.

Tamayo didn't hear the name clearly, but she understood that the person in front of her, Lord Mokage, had been in contact with Muzan Kibutsuji, and that the appearance of these monsters might even be related to the being whose name she couldn't hear.

"This name is a taboo. Knowing his name will restore his power to a degree, and will also make this world easier to invade."

A world invasion? Even the monsters within the palace are listening to this secret.

Although they have only existed for a short time, their unique structure does not mean they lack intelligence.

After all, some beings still retain memories of their previous lives.

Apart from two people, everyone else in the palace was human in life, but they were transformed from ghosts.

It's not uncommon in Japan for humans to turn into monsters.

The reason why the Rain Woman hates ghosts so much is naturally because she was "killed" by ghosts in her previous life, and even her family members were killed by ghosts.

Ghosts exist in this world, but they rarely show themselves.

A common theme in anime is that ghosts who die go to hell.

The only time she appeared before strangers was when she was teaching Tanjiro.

One possibility is Tanjiro's uniqueness, since he can dream about his ancestors' memories.

Another possibility is the uniqueness of Mount Sagiri.

As a cat demon, having awakened Nen and acquired demon blood, along with Lucci's numerous assistance, he was able to observe the ghosts of this world.

Since it can be observed, it can naturally also be influenced.

The conditions in hell are unknown, but there are many ghosts in the mortal world. However, they are difficult for normal people to see unless they are exceptionally gifted.

Of course, not all ghosts linger in the mortal world; some will dissipate over time, according to the records of some Onmyoji or sorcerers.

There are only three possibilities: reincarnation, Buddhahood, and dissipation. Reincarnation is unfathomable unless one lives for several hundred years and is able to see similar people.

However, since they look alike, it cannot be said that they are reincarnated.

Even in the modern era at the end of the manga, Lucci still harbors doubts about reincarnation.

Perhaps I can learn something about it in the future.

Mo Ying didn't say much, but let them guess and fill in the blanks themselves.

"If you're willing, I can also turn you into a monster," Mo Ying asked.

This was one of Lucci's orders.

The fact that Rengoku Makijuro was injured by the Yuki-onna made him pay more attention to the situation here, but of course, the main reason was that the talisman was successfully developed.

Having understood the situation, there is no longer a need for the person in charge to handle the matter.

Turn into a monster?

Tamayo hadn't considered this possibility.

Lucci's interest in Tamayo stemmed primarily from her research capabilities; she was capable of devising a method to create demons.

The researchers' subordinates, of course, cannot be spared.

Of course, there was no forced participation.

"What's the difference between demons and monsters? You said that some of their power comes from Muzan?" Tamayo asked curiously.

Of course, some of the monsters present were also curious.

Mo Ying has never said so many things before.

"I don't know if it's because of the changes in the world, but there are always strange beings in this world. Ghosts are never unique, but they only exist in Japan."

"Generally speaking, such beings that are different from the human world are collectively referred to as aliens. The world has its own rules of operation, and the opposition between yin and yang will cause aliens to appear and have an impact."

"There will be things in the world that can restrain them, and Heaven will also send forth a chosen one to restrain them."

Tamayo's first thought was Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

"That's right, Yoriichi Tsugikuni was such a person, but unfortunately he did not complete his mission."

"But our birth is different from that of the other species. Theirs is a coincidence, while ours is..."

The cat hesitated for a moment.

"I don't know when I started having these memories, but ever since I gained sentience and memories, a voice has been telling me to find Muzan Kibutsuji..."

The cat started telling a story again.