A journey through the underworld, starting from the Tsubakihara family.

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At the end of the passage, the space suddenly opened up, about the size and height of a school gymnasium.

Countless capsules, about the size of an old-fashioned telephone booth, were arranged on the floor of the large space.

The capsule was filled with a cloudy green liquid.

The liquid was bubbling and gurgling, as if it were breathing, and there seemed to be some creature stirring inside.

Each capsule is like a capillary, connected to the blood vessels and pipes that are spread across the ground.

These cables and pipes are in turn connected to countless unidentified devices in an extremely complex and chaotic manner.

Feeling the stinging sensation on her skin, Shizuka Kosaka sighed, "This doesn't seem like a legitimate institution."

Rinko Akiyama diligently recorded all of these scenes.

"Shizuru-nee, shall we continue exploring?"

"Hmm, this is not enough to confirm that Washizu Shigeru is colluding with the Demon World in private. To investigate further, the key lies in that mysterious office."

As Shizuru Kousaka spoke, she glanced at the sky above her head, "This is..."

Rinko Akiyama followed her gaze upwards and saw rows of enormous capsules above.

In the murky liquid, enormous spiders writhed, their bodies mixed with mechanical parts.

"It's somewhat like technology from the United States, a fusion of biology and machinery." Shizuru Kousaka's pupils constricted sharply. "Wait..."

Perhaps influenced by the sound, the liquid inside one of the capsules suddenly boiled and bubbled.

Snapped!

As the first crack appeared, Rinko Akiyama had already drawn her sword. The instant the mechanical spider burst from its sac, a gleaming blade sliced ​​through the air.

The mechanical spider was cleaved in two while still in mid-air, and green corrosive liquid splattered everywhere.

With a wave of her right hand, Shizuru Kousaka caused thick vines to sprout from the ground, forming a barrier in front of the two.

"Sizzle—" White smoke rose the moment the liquid came into contact with the plant.

At the same time, capsules throughout the ceiling burst one after another, and dozens of mechanical spiders fell like raindrops.

Their massive bodies landed lightly on the ground, their heads, which seemed small in comparison to their bodies, swayed gently, and countless red eyes stared intently at the two of them.

"Looks like these kids are just watchdogs." Kousaka Shizuru exhaled, her eyes grave. "My Wood Release technique isn't good at dealing with these machines."

“Leave it to me,” Rinko Akiyama said, looking eager to try.

She flashed forward and charged into the swarm of spiders.

Ishikiri Kanemitsu drew countless silver lines in the dim space, and mechanical limbs broke off wherever he passed.

A spider attacked from behind, but without turning her head, Rinko Akiyama swung her sword and pinned it to the ground. With a flick of her blade, the spider's body was instantly torn to pieces.

"This is too exaggerated..." Kousaka Shizuru stared in disbelief. She knew this junior was strong, but witnessing it firsthand was still incredibly shocking.

In just three minutes, the ground was piled high with mechanical wreckage.

"Let's go!" Rinko Akiyama flicked the sticky liquid off her knife.

Seeing that they had alerted the guards, the two decided to quickly return the way they came.

As she rushed out of the research institute, Shizuru Kosaka glanced back—the remaining mechanical spiders were gathered at the entrance, making eerie noises as they watched them from the shadows.

"It seems we can't come out?" Rinko Akiyama said with some doubt.

Shizuru Kousaka, panting, analyzed, "They probably gave orders that we can only move around inside the facility."

Before she could finish speaking, Akiyama Rinko's pupils suddenly contracted. Almost instinctively, she raised her sword to parry.

"clang!"

The sparks from the clashing metal illuminated the suddenly appearing shadowy figure—a man completely clad in a black bodysuit, wearing an expressionless metal mask, and equipped with long, sharp steel claws on his hands.

Without giving the two a chance to catch their breath, the strange man stepped forward again, his steel claws whistling through the air as he aimed straight for Akiyama Rinko's throat, forcing her to retreat repeatedly.

"Bang Bang Bang!!!"

After three lightning-fast exchanges, Akiyama Rinko finally seized an opportunity to counterattack. The blade sliced ​​across her opponent's chest, but only produced a string of sparks—beneath the bodysuit lay metal armor!

"Don't ignore me!" Shizuru Takasaka shouted sweetly.

Thorny vines burst forth and bound the strange man's legs.

The ninjutsu technique "Thorn Binding".

Rinko Akiyama seized this opportunity.

"Haaah!"

With a burst of light from a spatial jump, Rinko Akiyama instantly appeared above the strange man's head.

The long sword, capable of cleaving through everything, slashed down heavily.

"Yitō-ryū - Maple Form!"

At this critical moment, intense lightning suddenly erupted from the strange man's body, and the high-voltage current instantly burned away the vines. He then dodged Akiyama Rinko's attack at an extremely fast speed.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Shizuru Takasaka, waving his right claw.

"Sister Jingliu!"

The steel claws slashed across, splattering blood. Shizuru Kousaka staggered backward, a bloody gash appearing on her right arm.

The man in black seemed to have achieved his goal and turned to disappear into the woods without hesitation.

Just as Akiyama Rinko was about to give chase, she suddenly heard Kosaka Shizuru let out a strange groan.

She turned her head and immediately noticed something was wrong. Kousaka Shizuru knelt down on the ground, her pretty face burning like fire, her beautiful eyes brimming with alluring tears.

"Woo... Gu... woo woo..."

"Is this poisoning?"

A cacophony of footsteps and shouts could be heard in the distance; the forest guards were clearly approaching.

Without hesitation, Akiyama Rinko scooped up the unconscious Kousaka Shizuru and formed a mysterious hand seal with one hand.

The two people disappeared the next moment.

Chapter 45 But, I refuse

The space at the edge of the forest suddenly distorted, and with a beam of light, Rinko Akiyama appeared, staggering, carrying Shizuru Kousaka.

"Phew... I finally shook off those people."

She was panting as she looked down to check on her companion in her arms.

An unnatural flush spread across Kosaka Shizuru's face, her long eyelashes trembled incessantly, and her full breasts heaved violently.

Every breath she exhaled was scorching hot, as if a fire was burning inside her.

"Thankfully, it wasn't a deadly toxin..."

Just as Akiyama Rinko breathed a sigh of relief, the surrounding air suddenly froze.

A chilling killing intent swept over her from behind. She instinctively dodged to the side, but because she was holding someone, her movements were a beat too slow.

scoff-

A flash of cold light streaked across the room, and the clothes on her back tore open with a snap.

The strange man slowly emerged from the shadows of the trees, drops of bright red blood dripping from the tips of his steel claws.

"Oh, damn it!"

Despite the burning pain in her back, Akiyama Rinko drew Ishikiri Kenjiro with one hand.

But after striking successfully, the enemy vanished into the darkness once more, as if they had never been there.

……

The door to the faculty and staff dormitory was suddenly kicked open.

Rinko Akiyama practically stumbled in; her legs were already starting to give way, and the body temperature of Shizuru Kousaka in her arms was incredibly hot, seeping through her clothes.

"Shizuru-nee, hang in there..." She trembled as she placed her companion on the bed and rummaged through the standard medical equipment for demon ninjas.

“It’s no use…” Kousaka Shizuru suddenly grabbed her wrist.

Those intelligent and perceptive eyes were now misty with tears, and the pupils had turned a bewitching pink.

"This...this must be an aphrodisiac from the Demon Realm. Our guess was right, this place is indeed connected to the Demon Realm."

Rinko Akiyama's pupils contracted sharply; she had heard of aphrodisiacs from the demon world.

If a woman becomes addicted and cannot release her pent-up emotions, she will turn blue and die.

"I'm so sorry, Rin, I've dragged you down~"

"First, there must be a way, hmm..."

Just when they were at their wits' end, a familiar voice came from inside.

"It seems you need my help?"

The locked door suddenly opened, and a handsome man with shoulder-length black hair and white markings around his face walked in.

"Who are you?" Akiyama Rinko struggled to her feet, gripping Ishikiri Kanemitsu's hands and looking at the newcomer warily.

Jingu Makoto was taken aback for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening.

The battle marks on his face faded, and his long black hair gradually returned to its short length.

“Now you recognize me, Ms. Rinko,” he said with a smile.

"Jingu-kun! What are you doing here?" Upon recognizing her former savior, Akiyama Rinko's expression relaxed.

"Rinko-chan, who...who is he?" Kousaka Shizuru looked at the man who had suddenly appeared, her face full of doubt.

“Jingu-kun is a good person. He was before…” Because she was not feeling well, Akiyama Rinko only gave a brief explanation of the situation.

"Hoo-ha... It seems this is fate."

Shizuru Kousaka looked at the man in front of her and murmured.

She stood up, a seductive smile playing on her flushed cheeks.

"Cheng-kun, right? Can you do my sister a favor?"

Before she finished speaking, she had already undressed, revealing a fair and delicate body. Her snow-white skin was covered with fine beads of sweat, and a rich, feminine fragrance filled the air, causing the room temperature to rise sharply.

"Shizuru-nee!" Shizuru Kousaka's bold move made Rinko Akiyama exclaim in surprise.

Kousaka Shizuru ignored her and instead extended her pink tongue, slowly tracing the outline of her full lips.

With a flicker of her eyes, she cast a seductive glance at Shingu Makoto, her long legs seemingly unintentionally parting slightly, revealing glimpses of that unexplored, secret territory.

"I've been drugged with an aphrodisiac from the demon realm. Could you, Cheng-kun, help me cure it? By the way, this is my first time!"

Shizuru Kousaka's eyes, filled with desire, concealed a sense of helplessness.

Although giving up her most precious possession under these circumstances was not her wish.

But in order to continue fulfilling his duty to the Demon Ninja, he couldn't care less about all that.

Besides, this guy is pretty handsome, so I didn't really lose out. Kousaka Shizuru comforted herself with this thought.

"A very tempting offer, but I refuse!"

Jingu Makoto had a cold expression on his face.

What Makoto Jingu loves to do most is say "NO" to self-righteous people like you!

"Phew~" Rinko Akiyama breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, Makoto Jingu wasn't the kind of person to take advantage of someone in distress.

(Mizuki Yukikaze: No, he is!)

"Sigh!" Shizuru Kousaka's eyes widened. After being rejected, she felt extremely annoyed for some reason.

"You rascal, are you impotent in that area?!"

The aphrodisiac made her emotions extreme, and sharp words came out of her cherry-like mouth.

"Ha!" It's hard now, Makoto Shingu feels his fist harden.

"That Jingu-kun, Shizuru-nee is under the influence of aphrodisiacs, don't take her words to heart."