On special occasions such as festivals, openings, year-end teeth, and completion of the project, it is indeed a tradition in Japan to invite priests to come and pray for blessings and remove spirits.

There are even companies that donate incense money to prestigious shrines and build torii gates every year.

In the eyes of Sousuke Araki, these are purely "stupid people with a lot of money".

However, the ass decides the head. From a work point of view, it is a win-win situation to be able to give the client peace of mind by sending sincere blessings, and at the same time to do a "soul removal business" that can easily earn remuneration.

"Ahem, since you're so polite, then I'll ...... However, my 'soul removal' technique can only be understood but not spoken. ”

Sousuke Araki clenched his fist with one hand to cover his mouth and coughed, and with the other hand he did not hesitate to put the stack of "huge money" into his trouser pocket.

"Finally approve of me...... I can understand, after all, it is the legendary 'Buddhahood'. The current vice president of the Soul Destroyer Association is also known for making vicious evil spirits 'become Buddhas'. I only hope that on the premise that you are not embarrassed, you can share some insights and guide me. ”

Seeing that the topic was finally on the right track, the calm expression of the little bird Yu Zhengong was also faintly excited.

"If you want to say that it is ...... Into what? Oh, Buddhahood, yes, the technique of Buddhahood, it's mainly ......"

With her elbows propped up on the table and her palms folded, Sousuke Araki looked at her mysteriously.

"Is it ......?"

The true meaning of the legendary "Buddhahood", the highest state of "Buddhahood", was about to be revealed in front of his eyes, and the little bird Yu Zhengong held his breath.

Sosuke Araki spit out two words seriously: "Attentively." ”

"Intentions? These two words...... Could it be that the legendary avenue is simple, and it is derived to complexity. I see, does it mean that at the moment of encountering an evil spirit, we should carefully judge the condition of the other person before death and the possible location of his obsession based on the person's dress, speech, and behavior pattern......

The little bird Yuzhen bowed his forehead with a slight sweat, and immediately took out his notebook and took notes seriously.

"Sure enough, listening to your words is better than reading a book for ten years. In the future, I hope to have the opportunity to receive more guidance from you. ”

After the recording, Yuma Kotori, who felt that he had benefited a lot, changed his previous disdainful attitude and saluted Sosuke Araki respectfully.

"It's easy to say, but my 'Buddhahood' skills are not something that can be learned in a few words......

Hearing Sosuke Araki say this, Kotori Yumako's face turned grim again, and he sincerely asked for advice.

"That's nature...... So how can I possibly learn it? ”

Well asked, not in vain I hinted so obviously.

"In the future, if you have the same good money as that day...... No, it's a difficult 'soul removal business', and you can ask me to accompany you...... Although I've been busy lately...... Of course, I won't do it myself, I'll just point you out...... However, if you insist on giving me some gratuity as a thank you gift, I will not be able to refuse. ”

Sosuke Araki said pretendingly.

"That's very good. Mr. Araki, the little bird is really not talented, please give me a lot of advice in the future. ”

Hearing him say this, the little bird Yu Zhengong, who had been with a straight face, showed a rare hint of joy.

In the era when the inheritance of major shrines is declining and severed, and they have swept away their own treasures, it is an extremely rare opportunity to have a master who is willing to guide him.

"You don't need to be called a teacher......

At this time, Sousuke Araki's phone rang.

"Senior...... I have important matters to discuss with you......"

On the other end of the phone, Kengo Yamada shouted with a crying voice.

"Moximoxi, it's Kengo. There's nothing going on for now...... What, you saw a female ghost that night, and you were forced to ride for a long time, and finally your life was saved by the rune paper I sent? How could I not have encountered such a good thing...... Let's talk about something when we meet, it just so happens that my brother has made a windfall, please have a good meal. ”

The girl sitting on the side changed her expression slightly when she heard words such as "ghost" and "rune paper".

"In that case, I still have important business, so I'll take my leave...... Next time there is a scam of money, no, it's the time for the spirit removal business, let's contact again. After making the call, Sousuke Araki, who felt hungry, hurriedly prepared to leave.

Are you busy removing the spirits of your friends, Araki-sensei is really a clever soul removalist.

Thinking so, the little bird You Zhengong didn't hold back anymore, and respectfully got up to send him outside the door.

Walking to the gate of the shrine, the handsome uncle named Yutaro Kotori was standing under the red torii, smiling and taking pictures with several female college students.

"Oh, Araki-kun, are you leaving? If you don't dislike it, smoke a cigarette and go. ”

Yutaro Kotori winked at him, flashed a pack of cigarettes from his wide priest's robes, and walked towards the alley to the side of the gate.

"PEACE of the iron box? Uncle understands it. ”

Seeing the pack of high-end cigarettes, Sousuke Araki, who had always been able to afford to smoke only the cheapest "Seven Stars", immediately followed.

"Hoo ......"

Skillfully lit a cigarette, and the two of them swallowed the clouds and exhaled the smoke in the uninhabited alley.

"The shrine doesn't stipulate that priests can't smoke, but that kid doesn't like me to smoke, so please keep it a secret for me."

Yutaro Kotori said helplessly.

"Oh, rest assured......" Sosuke Araki squatted on the ground as usual, greedily savoring the aroma of high-grade tobacco.

"Don't look at the real bow, that kid is usually very calm and calm...... But the pressure on herself is too great, and she has never brought back friends other than her classmates, and Araki-kun is still the first. ”

"Is it because of the shrine?" Sousuke Araki asked curiously, remembering the previous topic about land rental.

"Araki-kun, do you believe in the existence of gods?"

Instead of answering Sosuke Araki's question, Yutaro Kotori asked rhetorically.

Without waiting for Sosuke Araki to answer, he continued to talk to himself.

"I'm ...... anyway Don't believe in any bullshit gods. ”

Hearing the other party's words, Sosuke Araki's pupils instantly dilated.

Isn't this shrine owned by your family? Aren't you wearing a priest's uniform and having a good time taking pictures with female college students? Doesn't your daughter cosplay every night?

"Isn't Araki-kun surprised, I, who am wearing a god's uniform and my family has been worshipping the shrine for generations, doesn't believe in the existence of the gods."

"Well, as an atheist, I agree unconditionally with that last point."

Sousuke Araki immediately chimed in.

"The little bird tour clan claims to have felt the presence of the gods for generations. People like me, who have never felt the existence of gods and have never believed in the existence of gods, cannot be truly recognized by the family, and only deserve to be a tool for the continuation of the bloodline. ”

Spit out the cigarette in his mouth, Yutaro Kotori smiled wryly.

"An atheist born in the shrine family? Uncle, it's not easy for you. ”