674 Go find Seiji Haruta! (2/2)

Shigure told him that they were going to look for Seiji Haruta, which caused Nobuhiko to fall silent for a moment as he pondered.

It was unknown what else might happen with the situation already like this. Hurrying to locate Seiji Haruta and cooperate with him as quickly as possible seemed like the wisest decision to Nobuhiko!

”Please wait for me, I'm coming as well!” Nobuhiko arrived at this conclusion very quickly and was determined to go together under Shigure's protection.

At this moment, someone was invaded by the ghosts and possessed. The scene became even more chaotic.

The ”team leader” Nobuhiko abandoned all thoughts of calming the situation. It was obviously impossible to calm regardless, and if he waited any longer, he would place himself in more danger.

”Everyone, go look for Seiji Haruta!” Nobuhiko sent everyone this magical message and then stopped caring about them. Together with his Spirit-branded Retainer, he chased after Shigure Tendo.

Nobuhiko saw on his mental minimap that Seiji Haruta wasn't far from them. In fact, Seiji was even approaching.

What had he come here to do? Did he want to fight or to cooperate?

Nobuhiko truly hoped that Seiji was here for the latter purpose.

Shigure Tendo silently proceeded forward. His longsword glowed white in the darkness. Every time a ghost attacked him, he instantly sliced it to pieces, giving him an imposing aura.

Shigure's father had ordered him to kill Seiji Haruta.

However, Shigure didn't really care about this order at all. He would carry it out if he could, but abandon it instantly if he couldn't.

To be honest, he didn't really feel anything at all regarding the fact that his older brother was killed by Seiji's older sister. Shigure felt that people would always die regardless, and that his brother simply died slightly earlier than everyone expected. That was all there was to it.

He would need to cooperate with Seiji Haruta in order to protect Keimi Umetani to the greatest of his abilities. Shigure had no personal grudge against Seiji at all.

Shigure had promised to protect Keimi to the fullest of his abilities. All he was doing was carrying out his promise.

He gradually approached Seiji Haruta's location.

Shigure then saw a faint silver-white barrier in front of him. Seiji and his three companions were within this barrier.

Shigure and Nobuhiko witnessed a ghost instantly vanish upon touching Seiji's barrier!

It was safe within that barrier… Nobuhiko became absolutely determined to cooperate with Seiji.

The problem was how to discuss that with him.

Just as Nobuhiko Kurosaki was considering how to talk to Seiji, Shigure spoke up first.

”Seiji Haruta. Please protect us.”

Such a direct request!

”What benefits will that bring me, Shigure Tendo?” Seiji responded.

”We shall fight for you. We shall assist you in obtaining victory if you protect our lives,” Shigure stated.

Shigure's tone was calm and light as if he wasn't negotiating at all. It sounded as if he was talking about something insignificant.

”I can't guarantee your survival. I can only promise to try my best.”

”That's fine.”

”Deal, then.”

After reaching an agreement, Shigure then unhesitatingly took Keimi with him and entered the silver-white barrier.

That was a successful negotiation!?

Nobuhiko was unable to even say anything out loud after witnessing this scene. He wanted to comment, but didn't know how.

”I shall fight for you as well and promise to help you achieve victory in the tournament!” After he regained his senses, he made the same promise to Seiji as Shigure.

Seiji also allowed the Kurosaki Family son and his Spirit-branded Retainer to enter his silvery white barrier. Seiji then announced to all the other 7321 faction members that had made their way here that he would protect anyone willing to make such a promise. He would make no guarantees to those who weren't willing to promise.

Very few doubted Seiji's offer of protection.

The endless number of ghosts attacking from the mist and the insane possessed individuals were highly difficult to deal with! It would be impossible to defend against them for much longer! The most important thing right now was simply to survive. Winning the tournament was truly insignificant compared to that.

And so, Seiji successfully obtained a group of ”underlings.” He was quite grateful to Shigure Tendo for setting an example for the others.

No matter if the 7321 faction members were being sincere with their promises or not, Seiji would next take them with him to fight the demon king…