Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

T/N: I thought it was the MC in the previous chapter, but it wasn't. I was wrong, my bad.

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『Host has collected Saeko Busujima!』

『Reward: Swordsmanship — Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū!』

{T/N: This technique is used by the main character of the anime and manga Rurouni Kenshin.}

The cold mechanical voice echoed through his mind again, and a completely new sword technique materialized in his memories.

This sword-drawing technique, renowned for its "godlike speed", pushes velocity to its absolute limit. Though it cannot create Multi-Dimensional Refraction Phenomenon like Tsubame Gaeshi, its lightning-fast drawing speed makes it truly terrifying.

"How is this possible?! You actually possess such an absurd ability!"

Saeko's casual punches could produce Black Flash, easily breaking the iron rule that Jujutsu Sorcerers couldn't deliberately use this infamous Cursed Technique.

Her sword skills' improvement shocked and stunned Subaru the most. The afterimages of her sword strikes moved so swiftly that the mature woman couldn't distinguish them clearly.

Could someone really grow to such a frightening level in such a short time? If this continued day after day, wouldn't she easily overwhelm him?

So it's just winning without effort?

Looking at Saeko's trembling legs, one could deduce how intense the teaching process had been. Sweet juice rolled down her inner thighs, looking quite sensual.

Subaru turned away with blushing cheeks, hiding behind his folding fan, eyes narrowed, noticing the girl's swollen belly.

The tea in her cup must have reached its limit, right?

"Inspector General Daiki, did you hide some related abilities? You already told me about Hundred Teaching's special ability. But what about Saeko's Cursed Energy capacity and physical strength?"

Hundred Teaching's ability was nothing more than passing on knowledge incomprehensible to ordinary people.

It had almost nothing to do with Cursed Energy capacity and physical strength!

"It's unrelated to Hundred Teaching — it's my other ability. You can think of it as an alternative Innate Technique. Simply doing that thing makes you continuously stronger. Both physical strength and Cursed Energy capacity increase with repetition. Things like eternal youth are mere side effects."

This calm explanation left Subaru even more shocked.

She suddenly realized that Daiki might not be from the Jujutsu World at all.

Due to preconceived notions, seeing his Domain Expansion had made her think he was a Jujutsu Sorcerer, but his powers had already transcended the Jujutsu World. In all the Bureau of Onmyō's long historical records, they'd never encountered a real fountain of youth — yet he not only had seen it but could produce it!

Was this reasonable?

At this moment, Subaru felt a pang of regret. Had her earlier words been too harsh?

A fountain of youth granting immortality! A mysterious technique that effortlessly increased strength! The Hundred Teaching that could transfer abilities regardless of talent!

Just the tip of the iceberg was enough to make one lose their mind. Opportunities poured down like a deluge!

Yet she had simply raised an umbrella, shielding herself completely — not letting a single drop touch her.

Onmyōji typically reached their limit at the level of the Twelve Guardians.

Below them were the national first-class Onmyōji. Unlike the Twelve Guardians, these practitioners lacked the Mystic Spell Equip, having not received recognition from Abe no Seimei's twelve ancestral Shikigami.

For such practitioners, their power had nearly reached its ceiling, with no room for growth. If they could harness Daiki's Innate Technique to increase their power, their enhanced base strength would make their Mystic Spell Equip state even more formidable!

After all, this Spiritual Technique could multiply one's power dozens of times over — even a slight improvement would be dramatically amplified.

"Ins~pe~ctor~" Subaru's voice turned coquettish, her perfect smile and loose kimono creating an alluring sight.

Her change of heart was obvious.

In peaceful times, she might have merely found this fascinating. But now... they faced troubled times.

Though the Bureau of Onmyō appeared to control everything, suppressing Spiritual Vein disturbances throughout the land, they had never identified the true mastermind. Spiritual Disasters spread unchecked, and the sealed Magano's reappearance loomed ever closer.

If Magano invaded reality on a massive scale, true catastrophe would follow. Subaru desperately needed to strengthen herself, preparing for the bitter battles ahead — lest the Bureau of Onmyō find itself overwhelmed.

"You weren't so agreeable earlier?" Daiki's sideways glance made the mature woman grind her teeth in frustration.

"I was only teasing before~ Surely someone of the Inspector General's magnanimity wouldn't hold that against little old me." Subaru's words carried a hint of mockery and provocation.

Daiki remained unmoved.

"Is this how a Guardian Onmyōji makes requests?" Then, gently embracing Saeko's waist, he whispered, "Saeko, teach this Guardian how to properly make a request."

The young woman's face flushed red, her eyes unable to meet Subaru's.

But her virtuous nature made her comply, and she said softly, "Ins...Inspector General, please take me!"

As the words fell, Subaru stared with shocked, beautiful eyes.

She laughed bitterly, dangerous light flickering in her eyes.

"Inspector General, I am a Guardian at the peak of Onmyōji! Did the mistake with the Smallpox Deity make you underestimate my strength? For ordinary people, even a Guardian's glance is a great honor — yet now you won't even let me request training? As they say, the wise adapt to circumstances. Since you won't accept the polite approach, don't blame me for being forceful."

With that, she drew out the Heaven Empress Master Talisman.

By activating the Tensei Koro state of the Mystic Spell Equip, her power would increase dozens of times — the strongest killing move of Onmyōji Guardians!

If Daiki wouldn't agree, she'd force her way through!

She would make this strongest of the Jujutsu World know the sacred dignity of the Twelve Guardians.

"…"

Before she could finish speaking.

The wooden dummies inside the Busujima dojo exploded instantly. Flying wood chips hung suspended in mid-air, as if time had stopped.

Subaru's kimono disintegrated to dust, scattering in the wind. The Heaven Empress Master Talisman in her fingertips had turned to ash before she could react.

"Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū! The entire body entering a state of divine speed? This surpasses even Tsubame Gaeshi!"

Daiki released the sword handle, leaving Subaru utterly dumbfounded.

Even Saeko stared incredulously at the dojo's wooden dummies.

'Did the Inspector General draw his sword just now? Why... couldn't I sense the drawing motion at all?' The divine speed had exceeded her reaction time.

Subaru's throat went dry, the cool breeze making her shiver.

Before she could move, she saw Daiki slowly walking toward her. Fear gripped her heart as she raised her hands to cover herself.

"Don't... don't come any closer!"

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