Miracle Summoner

The events unfolding at Onmyo Academy were now making headlines across major news outlets.

"Just recently, the Onmyo Agency launched a large-scale operation, not only deploying the Magic Crimes Investigation Department and the Exorcism Bureau but also involving multiple members of the Twelve Divine Generals. Their final destination turned out to be none other than Onmyo Academy in Shibuya."

"As for why the Onmyo Agency suddenly initiated such a large-scale operation, no official explanation has been given yet. However, according to some insiders, it appears that a special-grade jujutsu criminal has infiltrated Onmyo Academy."

"Right now, the Onmyo Agency is engaging the target at the academy, though the true identity of this individual has yet to be confirmed. However, just moments ago, a dragon suddenly appeared in the skies above Onmyo Academy."

"Upon investigation, it has been confirmed that this dragon is the guardian shikigami passed down through generations within the Tsuchimikado family. It currently serves special-grade jujutsu criminal Tsuchimikado Akikan."

"Once recognized as a prodigy and a key figure in helping the Onmyo Agency resolve the spiritual disaster terror attack incident, Tsuchimikado Akikan caused a massive uproar a year and a half ago when he violated the taboos of the jujutsu world. After defeating several National First-Class Onmyoji, he fled and disappeared without a trace. Now, with his shikigami appearing over Onmyo Academy, does this mean that this former genius has returned to Tokyo?"

"And if he has returned, does it signify another impending disaster for the city?"

"We will continue to follow this developing story and provide the latest updates as soon as possible."

Across the streets of Tokyo, reports like these were appearing everywhere—on televisions, smartphones, and even the massive screens of skyscrapers—causing a huge stir among the citizens.

People quickly took notice and began discussing the news.

"A special-grade jujutsu criminal?"

"He's really back in Tokyo?"

"It's been a year and a half—why return now?"

"Could he be planning some kind of forbidden ritual?"

"Give me a break! Tokyo is already getting more dangerous because of these spiritual disasters! Why do these terrorists and jujutsu criminals have to make things worse?"

"Yeah, seriously!"

The streets were filled with discussions like these, while the news spread rapidly across the internet, reaching people in other major cities and sparking even more debate.

At that moment, on one of Tokyo's bustling streets, no one noticed as a shadowy figure, clad in a cloak as black as raven feathers, emerged soundlessly—as if stepping out from space itself.

Moreover, this person blended into the crowd naturally, walking forward as if nothing had happened. Then, as effortlessly as breathing, they began to vanish.

This figure was none other than Rozen.

Rozen slipped into the crowd and activated Invisibility jutsu.

Originally developed as a jujutsu for monks, ascetics, and onmyoji to protect themselves from external threats, demons, and malevolent entities, Invisibility Jutsu was a fundamental yet highly practical spell. Even in the generalized Onmyodou System, Invisibility Jutsu was considered a core Grade A spell, and all students at Onmyo Academy were required to master it early on. However, despite being foundational, it was by no means a beginner's technique.

This was because executing Invisibility Jutsu properly required deceiving one's opponent. Using it against an ordinary person and against a professional onmyoji were two entirely different challenges.

When activating Invisibility, even the jutsuryoku infused into the spell had to be concealed. Without absolute control over one's jutsuryoku, achieving true invisibility was impossible.

Mastery of spiritual energy manipulation and jutsuryoku control was essential, making the effectiveness of Invisibility Jutsu a clear distinction between professionals and amateurs.

Given this, for someone like Rozen, who possessed an overwhelming amount of spiritual energy, hiding it completely was no easy feat. It demanded not only a highly refined Invisibility spell but also an immense amount of jutsuryoku to sustain it.

Moreover, instead of vanishing instantly, Rozen deliberately faded away little by little, as if he were gradually merging with the air itself.

Abruptly disappearing all at once would have been noticeable to those with keen Spirit Sight, as they would detect a sudden vanishing of spiritual energy, which could raise suspicions.

Thus, Rozen maintained a steady pace, blending into his surroundings as naturally as mist dispersing in the wind, until even his towering spiritual energy was completely erased.

This level of Invisibility Jutsu was undoubtedly unparalleled.

Yet, Rozen executed it effortlessly—while also using Wise Eye to scan the direction of Onmyo Academy.

There, Kurahashi Kyouko's spiritual energy remained on the rooftop, but it showed unusual fluctuations.

Then, her spiritual energy began to move.

Kyouko had left Onmyo Academy. Her position suddenly accelerated, indicating that she had boarded a vehicle—most likely a taxi.

Moreover, she appeared to be using Invisibility Jutsu as well, making her spiritual energy more obscure—probably to avoid detection. However, her Invisibility Jutsu was not yet refined enough to evade Rozen's Wise Eye, allowing him to track her movements with ease.

Seeing this, Rozen was certain.

"As expected, that girl has mastered some kind of special technique."

Back when he observed Kyouko on the rooftop, Rozen had already realized that she wasn't just blindly confident—she had actually discovered a way to find him. That was why she had been so assured and determined.

Even Rozen's Invisibility Jutsu couldn't completely obscure her gaze, meaning whatever ability she possessed was truly remarkable.

"There are many abilities that could achieve this, but given Kyouko's lineage, only one possibility seems most likely."

If Kyouko had indeed mastered that ability, even Rozen would be somewhat impressed.

"Well, well. As expected from the sole heir of the Kurahashi family."

It looked like this game of hide-and-seek was going to be interesting.

"Let's put it to the test."

With that, Rozen casually stepped forward—only to vanish soundlessly into the space around him.

A short while later, a taxi pulled up on the same street.

"He's… not here?"

Kyouko stepped out of the car, looking around, but found no trace of Rozen. Her eyes gleamed with a flicker of starlight before she turned her gaze in another direction.

"Over there?"

Without hesitation, she got back into the taxi.

Thus, the game of hide-and-seek began in earnest across the city of Tokyo.