Bab 594: -587- Become the king
"Comrade."
The term that appeared from Kurahashi Genji's mouth didn't require much consideration to understand its meaning.
In simple terms,
"So, this time you hope I'll join you in your dirty endeavors, is that it?" Rozen responded indifferently, wearing a somewhat playful expression on his face.
Clearly, Rozen didn't take this seriously at all.
As for the term "dirty endeavors" in Rozen's mouth, no one present refuted it.
Despite being such an unpleasant term, none of these people denied it.
Not because they didn't care.
On the contrary, everyone here understood how crazy, evil, and unacceptable their actions were, but still, they chose to walk this path.
Among them, Kurahashi Genji was the most dedicated to this path.
"The true Onmyodou is the convergence of Yin and Yang. Losing Yin makes Yang meaningless, and losing Yang dooms Yin. Only when Yin and Yang converge, that's the truth of the world," Kurahashi Genji explained with a stoic face.
"In the past, under the leadership of Tsuchimikado Yakou, the genius head of the Tsuchimikado family, we, the Kurahashi family, were mobilized to revive the arts of Onmyoudou during an era of rapid development, attempting to advance the Way of Yin and Yang. Whether it was Yin or Yang, sacred or wicked, we fully embraced it, aiming to unravel the mysteries of the arts using bold, unrestrained, intense, and diverse methods, selecting, supplementing, and establishing a system that integrated almost all known arts, creating a brand new system of magic, the foundation of today's Common-Style Onmyoudou — the Imperial-Style Onmyoudou."
Kurahashi Genji then stared at Rozen, articulating each word.
"Although achieving this feat was indeed thanks to Yakou's talent, it wasn't the work of Yakou alone."
Rozen didn't refute this point.
Just think about it, Yakou not only encompassed Onmyoudou but also various other branches of magic. Most of these were either already lost or on the brink of disappearance at that time. Add to that a plethora of genuine and deceptive, chaotic techniques. Investigating, selecting, supplementing all of these would be an impossible task for a single person.
Leaving aside everything else, gathering such a diverse range of magical arts from all around the world requires significant manpower.
"So, even though this was a feat achieved because of Yakou's talent, the reason Yakou at that time could successfully accomplish all of this was ultimately due to tremendous power."
Kurahashi Genji said this.
Then, what was that power?
Very simple.
"It was us, the Kurahashi family, the most powerful in the world of jujutsu, and the Soma family deeply embedded in the political world, assisting him."
Kurahashi Genji's voice echoed slowly.
"If Tsuchimikado Yakou's arms as an Onmyoji were represented by his two closest guardians, Hishamaru and Kakugyouki, then, in supporting the head of the Onmyou Agency, Kurahashi and Soma families are his arms."
It's because of the support from the Kurahashi and Soma families that Yakou could revive the dying art of jujutsu and aim for further development.
At that time, it was truly the golden age of the jujutsu world.
"Unfortunately, Yakou met a tragic end, and the war ended in failure, leading to a very bleak conclusion."
Speaking of this, Kurahashi Genji's tone changed slightly.
"When the Pacific War ended, the Onmyou Bureau , colluding with the military, faced severe criticism. If not for dealing with frequent spiritual disasters, Onmyoji would not have been allowed to continue existing in society. The position was extremely difficult. To change people's impressions, it was necessary to bring the 'yang' aspect to the forefront, making Onmyoji essential to society. Hence, the Onmyou Agency was born, allowing the Way of Yin and Yang to continue."
However, the Way of Yin and Yang is not just about the 'yang' aspect. One cannot forget its 'yin' aspect.
"We longed for that golden age, accepting everything whether it was Yin or Yang, sacred or wicked, using bold, unrestrained, intense, and diverse methods to unravel the mysteries of magic, continuing to develop the future of jujutsu. Ultimately, even uncovering the secrets of the realm never reached by any Onmyouji throughout history—the 'gods.' This is our ambition."
Kurahashi Genji's tone began to carry fervor.
"At that time, what this world would become and in which direction it would evolve, these are the things we hope to see."
Therefore, Kurahashi Genji supports Soma Takiko from behind.
Therefore, the Kurahashi family would once again join hands with the Soma family and go to great lengths for the purpose of divine descent.
"Supporting the ideology of revealing the Way of Yin and Yang and maintaining the balance between Yin and Yang, that is the mission entrusted to the Kurahashi family."
Kurahashi Genji's gaze towards Rozen began to carry intensity.
"Now, the Onmyou Agency is widely known as the 'yang' playing its role. So, for the continuation and development of the Way of Yin and Yang, it's time to reveal the 'yin' aspect."
This is the source of Kurahashi Genji's actions.
If, suppose, Soma's goal is only to achieve the miracle of divine descent, then the Kurahashi family strives for the development of the jujutsu world.
The reason for coming together is simply because of shared interests.
"Now, the Kurahashi and Soma families have once again merged, just like half a century ago, ready to truly embark on the Way of Yin and Yang."
Kurahashi Genji spoke in this manner.
"However, on this path, Kurahashi and Soma alone are not enough."
Just like in the past, Kurahashi and Soma were only assistants, not the true kings leading the development of the jujutsu world.
"The true king is Tsuchimikado."
"Whether it was Abe no Seimei in the past or Tsuchimikado Yakou, they led the continuation and development of Onmyoudou."
"Tsuchimikado is the true king of the magical world."
Kurahashi Genji said to Rozen with a resounding voice.
"However, Yakou has already been reincarnated, but has not awakened, and his whereabouts are unknown. This is because the head of the Tsuchimikado family of this generation has abandoned his duty, abandoning the obligation of the head of the Onmyoudou to devote himself to this path."
For some reason, Kurahashi Genji's voice carried emotion.
Is it because of disappointment in Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi?
If Tsuchimikado Yasuzumi is willing to step forward and facilitate Yakou's awakening, then under the guidance of this past great man, the jujutsu world would undoubtedly thrive. This is Kurahashi Genji's idea.
"Whether it's the divine descent or the development of the jujutsu world, talents like Yakou are needed."
"In light of this, the talented individuals present here seek Yakou, not blindly idolizing him, but wanting to invite him to be their comrade, to walk the path of Yin and Yang together."
"Unfortunately, this idea has now suffered a setback."
"But Tsuchimikado remains the king of the jujutsu world. Even if Yakou's whereabouts are unknown, your existence reaffirms this for me."
Kurahashi Genji's eyes now focus solely on Rozen, prompting everyone else to direct their attention to Rozen as well.
Rozen also knows what he is trying to say.
"Your abilities surpass Yakou, even stepping into the realm of gods before him, accomplishing the great feat of divine descent."
"You were born in the Tsuchimikado family, and this is also fate's arrangement and acknowledgment."
"Therefore, Kurahashi and Soma will once again stand behind Tsuchimikado as the king, inheriting Yakou's legacy and walking the path of Yin and Yang together."
The voice of Kurahashi Genji resonates throughout the room.
"You will inherit the Tsuchimikado family under our support, shouldering the future of the jujutsu world and rising to the top."
"I earnestly ask you to become the king and lead us forward."
"Tsuchimikado Akikan."
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