817 Im doing it because I want to (1/2)

”Use the special method to contact me instead,” Yui told Seiji without even waiting for his answer to her question as she hung up immediately.

Seiji thus used the magical method to activate his cell phone with Mana instead to call Yui.

”I didn't use my ability. All of this was just a coincidence…” Seiji summarized the situation of how he came to meet Shigure Tendo in the dream world.

Yui fell silent for a long while.

”Yui Nee-san?”

”I'm still here.” Yui did her best to restrain her emotions.

What Seiji told her was far beyond what she expected to hear. She needed some time to calm her emotions.

Basically, she was absolutely astonished.

First of all, it was definitely good news that Shigure Tendo was still alive.

No matter what had happened to Shigure's physical body and where it was right now, there would still be hope as long as he was alive. This news would definitely reinvigorate Raizen's spirits once she told him about it.

And the most importantly, Seiji and his companions had apparently somehow come into contact with the ”Evil White Sakura Goddess”, which was their name for the Sakura Catastrophe Goddess. He and his companions had also somehow managed to resist and win against the Catastrophe Goddess's power!

Chiaki Wakaba… Yui never expected that this priest's descendant would be able to accomplish so much. Had the Messengers or Kamitani done something to activate her powers? Or was this purely because of Seiji's influence? Or maybe both?

Yui didn't know. Perhaps she would be able to find more if she performed a deeper investigation on Chiaki, but she didn't have the time for this right now. Not to mention, she was certain that Seiji would almost certainly not agree to this.

The fact that he told her about such an important companion of his was because he trusted her… but Yui knew that perhaps he was also testing her.

Ever since the ”first time” that she met her younger brother again after he mysteriously changed so much from his previous depraved ways, Yui had viewed her younger brother Seiji with great importance. Ever since his change, he had become quite obedient to her. However, Yui felt like maybe this was all just an act to curry her favor, that maybe he was completely faking everything.

Of course, she knew that it might also be possible that he had truly changed. But with her position and how terrible a person his past self had been, it was very difficult for her to completely trust Seiji.

There was a frightening type of balance between trust and distrust of Seiji in her heart.

This seemingly good brother-sister relationship was really one where both hid dark secrets from each other.

Yui got rid of all her idle thoughts and swiftly refocused on the main topic at hand.

”Sure thing… Can I ask what you're currently investigating?” Seiji inquired.

”The Tendo Family seems to be secretly connected to the Realm of Cherry Blossoms. This is something that we've already confirmed,” Yui replied. ”This connection was likely achieved by using the Yasakani no Magatama artifact as a catalyst. It's most likely that the Tendo Family tampered with the artifact somehow. As for the specifics, that's what we of Soul Society will investigate next.”

Seiji fell silent for a moment as he considered things.

”The Tendo Family… are they the culprit behind everything?” Seiji spoke in a heavy tone.

Yui could sense that powerful emotions were contained within his words.

”You don't need to mind this. Soul Society will investigate properly and then resolve the problem,” she told him.

”That's good, then…” Seiji paused for a moment. ”After resolving the issue with the Tendo Family, will the cruel plan from previously be canceled?”

Something flashed in Yui's eyes. However, she didn't respond.

”I see. This and that are two different things. Is that right?” Seiji continued speaking. ”Even if the Tendo Family is dealt with, that doesn't mean that the plan to sacrifice three thousand people will be canceled... unless it's proven that this plan is also part of the Tendo Family's scheme. But, this plan was created by Soul Society, not the Tendo Family… If the Tendo Family had created this plan, Soul Society should have noticed something wrong with it long ago.”

Yui still remained silent as a way of tacit confirmation.

Seiji fell silent yet again before finally speaking up.

”I won't waste any more of your time, Yui Nee-san. Thank you for telling me about the Tendo Family being behind this.” Seiji was about to hang up the call.

”Just what exactly are you intending to do, Seiji?” Yui suddenly spoke up.

Seiji stopped himself from hanging up the call. ”Why do you suddenly ask?”

”Are you planning something right now? For instance, are you intending on contacting the Messengers and acting together with them?” Yui asked directly.

”I don't intend on working together with the Messengers,” Seiji told her.