90 points.

When he saw the score, Takashi Arai couldn't believe his eyes.

As far as he knew, not to mention the last few years, even in the history of the Soul Removal Martial Arts, this score could almost be regarded as the peak.

In the nearly 1,000-year-old history of the Gion Sacrifice to eliminate the spirit of martial arts, although there were periods when the overall score was generally high due to the limitations of the times, it was extremely rare to reach this level.

Takano Arai immediately remembered the example, that is, the one whose name could not even be mentioned was a glimpse of the soul exorcist in Kyoto.

And now, the lower duck shrine?

Takashi Arai still remembers last year's Shimogamo Shrine, where the shrine maidens were holding their heads and running around, not killing spirits at all, but being chased by resentful spirits.

It seems that there is not much difference between last year's personnel and this year's?

What has changed?

Takashi Arai looked at Qiao Qiao.

As far as he knew, Qiao Qiao was specially invited from Tokyo by Shimogamo Shrine this year to guide the removal of spirits, although he did not inquire about Qiao Qiao's previous experience, but from his accurate judgment of the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine's spirit removal martial arts on the first day.

He's a master.

After receiving the scores, the shrine maidens of Shimogamo Shrine quickly returned to the vicinity of the venue.

Shrine maidens dressed in camouflage uniforms and tactical vests lined up neatly.

Carry a variety of firearms and equipment on your back.

There is a sense of transcendence.

"Report, the Duck 001 tactical team has completed the task of removing spirits."

Haruka Sasaki saluted and said in a neutral voice.

"Hmm."

Qiao Qiao nodded, glancing at the five shrine maidens.

"Although you have completed the task of removing spirits, there are still many shortcomings."

"Earlier, Nanase, the height of the drone is too low, and if the wraith has the ability to fight in the air, then it can easily lead to a crash."

"Hashimoto Kotone, you don't have to hesitate for so long when shooting, if it's a high-speed moving wraith, in the time you aim, it's enough for it to attack."

"Ryoko Kitagawa, the technique of breaking the door is not bad, but the use of shotgun explosives is still a little rusty, and the weakest part of the wall should be found to penetrate."

"Shinki Shinki, you have shown flaws three times during the mission, you must know that the job of a defender is to protect your teammates, and if you expose your teammates to danger, it will be your dereliction of duty."

"Haruka Sasaki, the judgment of the situation is very correct, but unfortunately I still haven't been able to find the last source of resentment, and the use of artillery fire to clean up is only a coincidence to complete the cleanup, such a situation, please avoid it as much as possible in the future."

One by one, he pointed.

"Yes."

The shrine maidens replied in unison.

"Even if the mission is over, you can't let your guard down, after returning to the shrine tonight, watch today's soul removal video, and then write a summary of the mission of more than 1,000 words."

"Yes!"

The shrine maidens replied in unison.

Listening to the conversation between the shrine maidens and Qiao Qiao, Arai Takashi has an indescribable sense of weirdness.

It's as if it's not a soul slayer, but some kind of special forces lecture.

However, at least, Takashi Arai knows a little.

Johashi, he, changed the lower duck shrine.

......

On the way back, everyone was silent.

I don't feel like I've just gotten a high score.

The car was an ordinary van, except that the back half was not known to have been modified and was covered by an army green canvas.

Shinki Maki drove, Qiao Qiao sat in the passenger seat, the rest of the shrine maidens and Asano Riko, and Suzuka, whose eyes were blank and holding her hands trembling in the corner.

"I always feel that everyone's interest is not very high."

Asako Asano broke the silent air.

Obviously, they all got enough points to write into the history of the Soul Removal Martial Arts, but the shrine maidens at Shimogamo Shrine looked indifferent and didn't have the slightest excitement.

"Well, it's true, although it's just a victory in a simulated battle, but this is the first appearance of Shimogamo Shrine, so you don't have to restrain yourself so much."

Qiao Qiao sat in the passenger seat and said calmly.

"Why don't you sing a song?"

"Yes!"

The shrine maidens replied in unison.

"Singing?"

Asano Riko tilted her head.

"True Hissan, just sing 'Katyusha'."

"Yes."

Shinki Shinki answered, then raised his hand, and said in a commanding manner.

“？？？”

Asano Riko was stunned.

"Katyusha" is that "Katyusha"?

Wait a minute.

In the 21st century, a group of shrine maidens who have returned from the spirit of the country sang "Katyusha" in the car according to the instructions of Chinese students, is it really okay?

“@#%￥#@@##@”

Several shrine maidens let out low, powerful voices.

But the language used is something that Ariko Asano doesn't understand at all, and it's full of tongue flicking.

“？？？”

Is this Russian?

It's too hardcore, right?

Asako Asano doesn't know where to start complaining.

Several witches sang more and more, and their bodies swayed with them.

Back at Shimogamo Shrine, it was already late at night.

According to Qiao Qiao's arrangement, the five witches and he used the projector that had played "The Grudge" to watch the copied video of the Soul Removal Martial Arts again, and then had a twenty-minute review and discussion before finally leaving.

Naturally, Ariko Asano didn't follow, she took a comfortable hot bath, ignoring Suzuka, who was still autistic, and was wearing a yukata to prepare to return to her room from the corridor.

Seeing Qiao Qiao, who came out of the side hall and was closing the door, Asako Asano said hello.

"Teacher, are you still busy at this late hour?"

"Well, although my mission has been completed, the real Xisan and their are not mature at all, but unfortunately today is the last day."

Qiao Qiao replied.

Today, the moon is very good, and the cold light scatters the roof of the shrine, glowing with a little fluorescence.

"I think Sister Zhenxi is already very powerful, it's like a different person, how did you do it, teacher?"

Ariko Asano and Qiao Qiao walked side by side under the moonlight.

"It's not a commendable technique, it's just a reference to the international anti-O operation, as well as the elite squad training manuals of various countries, and I have only done a little bit of work for the talented Shin Sisan."

"Even if it weren't for me, they would have ended up on this path, after all, it's the course of history."

“？”

If it weren't for the teacher, they wouldn't be what they are now, would they?

Asano Riko twitched the corner of her mouth.

"But, teacher, you are too partial, you actually guided Sister Maki so seriously, and you didn't care about me at all."

She continued, in a somewhat angry tone.

"War is cruel, and if it weren't for the situation, I wouldn't want the Shin Hisan to come into contact with them, and for immature people, holding a weapon is terrifying."

Qiao Qiao looked at the moon and said.

"Teacher, is this saying that I am immature in disguise?"

Asako Asano puffed out her cheeks in protest.

"Nope."

Qiao Qiao shook his head.

"If I could, I don't want you to come into contact with these tools of war."

......

Hiei Yamanaka.

An abandoned village somewhere.

It is not used as a venue for martial arts except for spirits, and it is very quiet here.

Under the moonlight, the moss-covered houses are like sleeping giants, bathed in the moonlight.

In various parts of the village, there are evergreen trees with towering crowns that fall dappled shadows.

It's just that no one knows.

The soil near these trees bears signs of renovation.