Monster Master: Evidence of the Way

Chapter 327 Equivalent Exchange

"None of this matters, Kaze Matsuri. To be honest, we are all former Monster Master candidates from the Ryufune Continent. We came to the Tern Continent before the blockade was implemented."

Yi Yin decided to be frank and open about her purpose. "We came here to find a plant called Rokakaka, which can cure the illness of one of my senior students. If you are truly one of the Ten Shadow Kings and a native of the Tern Continent, then you must have heard of it."

In this regard, Kazamatsuri Mikan neither admitted nor denied it.

"I see...it seems like you're surprisingly honest. In that case, let me tell you my story in detail."

Kazematsu Mikan decided to start with herself and delve into the remaining issues of the Tern Continent.

……

Kazamatsuri's father, Shin Kazamatsuri, was once a high-ranking disciplinary officer, wielding immense power. Back then, Kazamatsuri lived a carefree and happy life. But after acquiring his own monster, the Level 8 Gale, he aspired to become a monster master, ridding the people of their troubles.

But later, for unknown reasons, a strange plague swept across the entire Tern Continent. Kazamatsuri Mikan was not spared, or rather, she was the first to be infected.

"Wait, I thought you escaped death because of the antibodies in your body."

Yiyin said, "Isn't that so?"

"It was my father who had the antibodies, not me."

Kazematsu Mikan shook his head. "In fact, I was more sensitive to the 'Blood Cross' and immediately developed symptoms of coughing and coma. At that time, the 'Blood Cross' had not yet spread widely. My father knew that if my condition was leaked, I would definitely be executed."

"After much deliberation, my father decided to perform reconstructive surgery on me so that I could survive."

"Cyborg..."

For some reason, Yiyin thought of Kiki. They were both transformed, but Kiki was forced to undergo the transformation due to human greed. Meanwhile, Kazematsu Makoto personally transformed his own daughter out of sheer despair.

"The reconstructive surgery was a success. My failed life is over."

"What comes next is my almost brand new successful life."

Mikan Kazematsu survived after nine deaths, but her body was also squeezed and deformed.

When she opened her eyes again, Feng Jie was already dead.

At that moment, Kazematsu Mikan felt that her body was filled with power, and her monster also became stronger.

Then, Fengjie Meikan joined hands with the level 8 gale to achieve physical suppression of the Tern Continent.

"Physical suppression? You mean..."

Baihu made a snapping motion, wiping her neck. She had just experienced the power of a force eight gale. Baihu had no doubt that if Fuuji Mikan wanted it, she could more than destroy the entirety of Uqbar, even if she couldn't guarantee anything else.

"For the people of Blue Star, this is probably the only major thing I've done. Otherwise, how could I have been chosen to become one of the Ten Shadow Kings?"

Did Kazamatsuri Mikuni's outstanding contribution indirectly save the entire Blue Planet? Every profession has its own strengths, and Kazamatsuri Mikuni's ability to achieve this (destroy a specific city) makes him worthy of the title of Ten Shadow King.

"If that's the case, then why have I never heard of this..."

Bai Hu was puzzled, "Who is secretly manipulating public opinion?"

"It's me."

Kazematsu Mikan said calmly, "From your tone, it seems you've met the other Ten Shadow Kings. The era of the Ten Shadow Kings has passed. They are now either dead or living in seclusion... As long as they still have a passionate heart, they will not easily show up."

"Is that so... To protect the reputation of the Monster Master. After all, Kazesai's methods are far too violent, and they don't really fit in with the Monster Master Management Association's usual style (excluding ANBU)."

"Whatever you think,"

Kazematsu Mikuni continued, "After that, I stayed here. I wasn't like Flamehorn Loren, running around saving people, because I couldn't leave here. I was trapped here for the rest of my life."

"And so, until now, I have always regarded myself as a beast tamer, silently watching over the Tern Continent. I originally thought that this would be the way to spend the rest of my life, but then news of the blockade came..."

"The rest of your life? Fengjie, after being transformed into a cyborg, I thought your appearance would not change and you would be able to gain eternal life."

It does seem to be the case. According to Iin's conventional logic, since Kazamatsuri Mikan has been able to live until now, he must have mastered the art of immortality long ago.

"You're only half right. My appearance has indeed been frozen, I admit that. But... I will still die. Time has an end, and nothing lasts forever. My peak was when I was 'cleansing' with the force eight gale. Now, I only have a tenth of my remaining strength left."

When talking about life span, Feng Jie Meikan seemed calm and relaxed.

Ever since she saw Feng Jiezhen die in front of her, she has witnessed the death of countless people, and she knows that she will inevitably face her own end.

But before that, I can't leave so easily.

Rather than dying in obscurity, Kazamatsuri Mikan would rather burn passionately and to her heart's content.

"That's why I want to borrow your strength."

"What do you want to do?"

Bai Hu asked, "It seems like you know quite a bit of inside information."

"After all, I have lived on this continent for 3700 years, and I have my own opinions on why the lockdown was implemented."

Kazematsu Mikan laughed and said, "Don't underestimate me. I know much more than you can imagine, just like..."

As he said this, Kazematsu Mikan looked at Xuanwu meaningfully.

"Thinking of using Rokakaka to cure illnesses? I wonder who gave you this idea, but that's truly naive."

"As a plant, Rocaca doesn't have any special therapeutic effects. All it provides is an 'equivalent exchange'."

“(Equivalent exchange…)”

Xuanwu understood the meaning almost immediately. No wonder! She wondered how her great-grandfather could be so forthright. It turned out he had only said half the words.

The true effect of Lokakaka is to completely transfer the stubborn illness in one's body to another person, ensuring one's own health by framing others.

The problem was that he was able to suppress the power of the curse only through various coincidences, and others might not be so lucky.

This is simply killing someone with a borrowed knife!

Among all the good citizens, perhaps only Xuanwu can do this without any psychological burden.