A temporary branch of the xenophobic organization "Divine" was built in Sapporo City. In one of the rooms, Chie, a 'sensing' person, was making a report through the monitor.

''Hmm. I'm not sure if it's the same thing, but I'm sure it's the same thing. If so, the black cat in question may be a 'demon'.

　Menace, the founder and chief executive officer of the cross-functional organization Divine, quickly arrived at an answer. At Menas' words, Von and Flair nodded in agreement.

　The reason for their immediate understanding was because they knew of the existence of the 'Yin and Yang Technique'. Not only them, but the organization itself was aware of the existence of 'Yin and Yang Art' and 'Magic'. However, the only people who were informed of this fact were the xenophiles with titles of Rank A and above and some of the members of the organization.
　Therefore, as a rank B, Toy was unable to notice Kosuke's Yin-Yang technique until the end.

''To defeat two rank B xenophiles by means of an inferior (...) 'jutsu' that is inferior to 'xenophilia', the boy named Yuki seems to be quite a sorcerer.'''
"Jutsu, unlike xenophobia, can produce a wide variety of effects. Do not underestimate it, von.
"Yes, I'm sorry.

　Menace reprimanded Von, who made a remark that belittled the "art" because he knew the superiority of the "different skills".

'Let's get back to the topic at hand. You can also have a look at the following tableau: "Chie, following the failure of Kosuke Yuki's assassination, Toy and Melt's unilateral action, it may have been a mistake to send you as commander.

　Menace gave Chie a discouraging look.

''Master Menace. Please, could you please give me one more chance to make up for it?
"A chance to redeem yourself...

　Menace thinks.
　The arrest of Diess done by a phenomenon beyond comprehension, the black cat that instantly killed Rank A and Rank B. And the jutsu of Kosuke Yuki, who seems to be a top-notch Yin-Yang master. It was largely due to Chie's fault, but even excluding that, there were too many unforeseen circumstances.
　Menace took those circumstances into consideration and decided to give him a chance to recover as Chie had offered.

''Very well. I'll ignore Yuki Kosuke's presence. After all this time, try to interfere as little as possible. And make the capture of the 'combination' your top priority, and abandon the temporary branch as soon as it's secured. Bring them to headquarters immediately. Is that clear?
Ha, thank you very much. I'll definitely live up to your expectations!

　Von and Flair nodded with satisfaction at the sight of Chie bowing his head.
　Amidst all this, only Menace couldn't shake off his inexpressible anxiety.





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　After returning home. After discussing the fact that we were attacked with everyone, we concluded that we should rely on the chairman's father.
　It's uncomfortable to hide his identity and rely on him any longer, but this time there's no choice. There is no other solution.
　Black said that the committee chairperson's father was quite knowledgeable about the situation, and that he might know something about it. So I'm going to ask Black to ask him about it later.
　Anyway...

Wow, wow!

　I immediately tried out the "Dissolve" ability I learned in the earlier battle.
　Wow. It's amazing, this is super useful!

What are you doing?
I made some apple juice. In the fight we talked about earlier, I was able to learn an unusual ability called 'dissolution', so I used it.
Hm? You've mastered the art of dissimulation?

　Black tilted his head, so I briefly explained that I could now use the 'dissolving' and 'toy' aliases.
　Then he froze.

''Black, are you okay?''
Mm-hmm. I'm fine. More importantly, are you the one who's fine? Hasn't the 'yin and yang' technique become unusable?
No, it works perfectly.

　The sole of my foot generates minuscule sparks. The firepower adjustment of the 'flame bombs' is perfect.

''Mm........''

　Seeing this, Black pondered for a while and then opened his mouth.

''It's best to keep quiet about the fact that you can use the 'Yin and Yang Technique' and the 'different abilities' at the same time. It could be a source of conflict.
'What? Why?

　I mean, Black knew about the 'otherness'. I'm sure you've lived a long time.

I don't know much about it myself, but it seems that jutsu and xeno-nou are fundamentally different in principle. That's why they can't be used at the same time. I've heard of exceptions, but at least as far as I know, you're the first to do so.

　Oh my God, it was.
　I felt the difference in principle when I mastered it, but I didn't think it was incompatible. Is this due to the mastery that God has raised up for me? Hmm, I don't know.

"As for the general characteristics, 'jutsu' can cause a wide variety of phenomena by one person, but 'xenophobia' can only cause a limited number of phenomena. I've heard that before.

　When you say diverse phenomena, do you mean variations in techniques? It is said that even if you have no aptitude for the "Yin and Yang Technique", you can use it if you practice.
　Therefore, it is said that if you work hard, you can produce fire and water at the same time. However, 'xenophobia' is only for dissolving, right?

But I've heard that Ano is capable of producing much larger effects and is more fuel efficient.
I see.

　I'm not sure if it's fuel efficiency because I've never used it to the point of running out of spiritual power, although both "Yin-Yang Jutsu" and "Extraordinary Ability" are activated using spiritual power.
　For now, it's not like either 'jutsu' or 'xenophobia' is better than the other, right?

''Thanks for the advice, I'll be careful not to reveal that I can use both.
I'm surprised that you can make a "substitute card", but I didn't expect you to be able to use it too. I was surprised that you can make "substitute cards", but I didn't expect you to be able to use your "unusual ability" as well. You must be really careful, okay?
Don't worry, don't worry, I won't tell anyone about the 'scapegoat'.

　I had heard that 'the head of each of the five families took a long time to make...', but when I tried it, I found no problem in making it. But when I tried it, there was no problem.
　Maybe I'll buy you a cat can to make up for it. Let's try a cat can with a silver spoon on it, or something like that, it looks delicious.

''Oh, by the way, can you check this out for me?''

　I show Black the finished apple juice.

'Looks good,'
Does it look weird or anything?

　Black has a super handy ability to identify things that can't be eaten. It's like an animal instinct, so unfortunately I can't learn it.

Hm, it doesn't seem to be a problem, does it? It's just juice.

　I was worried that it might be bad for you because I forced it to liquefy, but it seems to be fine. This could be used in place of a blender.

Now that we've made it, let's drink it together. Come here, White, come here, too.
Car....

　I summon Shiro, who is hanging out in the corner of the room, to the kotatsu.
　Apparently, he's regretting not being able to protect me as his bodyguard. Since I was the one who told him to go home, he doesn't have to worry so much about it, but White is serious.

"Your master obeyed his orders. I did nothing wrong.
Hmm. Here's a snack for you.

　Black and Lynn are comforting him, but it's going to take a while for him to get back on his feet.

Look, look, there's mandarin orange juice.

　I wish I had a clue, but for now I can only watch and wait.






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Heterogeneous organization, you're in big trouble.

　A certain temple in the city. In a room there, I found a dandy middle-aged man reading a request form with a serious expression on his face.

"He makes absurd requests. Well, what to do about it...

　His name is Mizukami Tatsumi. He is the head of the Mizukami family, one of the Five Great Yin-Yang Clans.
　The contents of the request letter he is seeing is, 'Please do something about an alien organization that has infiltrated Hokkaido.
　The client is the Japanese government.

　The Onmyoji, which disappeared from the historical stage after the Meiji Restoration, changed its name to the Onmyoji and continues to support Japan from the shadows of the world. Therefore, the five great Yin-Yang clans that unite the Yin-Yang Masters are sometimes entrusted by the state to deal with problems involving supernatural phenomena.

'Father, I'm home!'
Hmm? Junkanka. Welcome home.

　It's the daughter of Mizukami Ryukai, Mizukami Uruka, who came home with a cheerful greeting.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry, were you at work?
No, I'm done for the day. By the way, you're in a very good mood. What's going on?

　Tatsumi puts the request form away on his desk and decides to enjoy a conversation with his daughter. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.


It's a good idea to go shopping together with the rest of the team!
Haha, that's good to hear.

　The conversation with his daughter, who was looking forward to the 'overnight recreation', made Longhai feel the fatigue from his work melt away. Then, having regained his usual tone, Ryukai released a question that caught Junkanai off guard.

I'm sure you're not the only one in the group, you're also Yuki-kun, right? How are things going with him after that?
'What? Yuki-kun?

　The frequency with which they came up in conversation, and the slight difference in voice color and expression when it came to Kosuke's story. There was no way that Ryukai would miss those changes.

''Nothing? We're just friends.
Really? Didn't you ask him to join the group with you because you were curious?

　However, Ryukai felt a little confused by his daughter's different reaction than he expected.

''Of course I'm curious. Because she's the same age as me and yet she's such an amazing Yin-Yang Master! I'll respect that!
Well, I see...

　As a matter of fact, these two are the only ones who are aware that the masked Yin-Yang Master is Kosuke Yuki.
　When Junkanai called Kosuke to the courtyard, he didn't feel any spiritual power when he called him. That he didn't feel any spiritual power when Ryukai exchanged greetings with the masked Yin-Yang Master.
　Furthermore, the direction of the cat god's return and the existence of a powerful ward that was put up in Kosuke's house. Because they had shared so much other information with each other, the two of them had noticed Kosuke's true identity right after the game before the gods.

You're not sure if there's anything else that's bothering you? Cool or kind.
''It was really cool to see you use the formulaic divine art! Besides, he saved the Mizukami family in the pre-God game. I think he's an incredibly kind person.
Well, I see...

　Mizukami Ryukai, who was once feared as the "Dragon of the North," is slightly worried that his daughter's first love has yet to come.