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Chapter 771: To investigate, we must start with folklorists

The Ozaki family were all "ritual vessels" selected by Tianjin Mara.

It is a "clone" based on Ozaki Shigezo's original organs and tissues, which were decomposed and reconstructed generation after generation.

In a sense, they are the same person, but in fact they are several different independent individuals.

It's like the "Ship of Theseus" paradox.

Although the situation of the Ozaki family is not exactly the same as this paradox, it is somewhat similar.

However, it seems that there is not much practical significance to explore whether Ryuichi Ozaki is "both his father and his grandfather".

More concretely, is the role of the so-called “ritual vessels” selected by Tianjin Ma Luo.

This is directly related to the "spirit" of the Golden Mountain Biko God.

The main activity area of ​​the Ozaki family in reality will become a pasture similar to the place where the Kaneyama Biko God harvests "spirits". The most intuitive example is the two industrial areas where the most serious abnormalities occurred on the night when the Kaneyama Biko God was resurrected.

Those two industrial areas originally had businesses owned by the Ozaki family, and were the areas where the family was most active.

Also, as "ritual vessels", Ozaki's family seemed to also play a role similar to a psychic "relay station".

Their activities in the real world seem to passively receive and expand the faith belonging to the Golden Mountain Bigu God, and then send it to the underground cave where the Golden Mountain Bigu God is located.

In other words, the fact that Tsunami Mara was able to collect enough "spirits" to support the revival of Kinzan Biko God is closely related to the real activities of the Ozaki family.

All this information was obtained by Saotome Ai from Ozaki Ryuichi through a series of means including constructing illusions and hypnosis.

In fact, even Ozaki Ryuichi himself did not know all the information.

Perhaps it was because he had entered the head of Jinshan Bigu God, so this information was imprinted deep in his consciousness.

And Miss Saotome is undoubtedly very capable.

All these fragmentary pieces of information hidden deep in the corners of Ozaki Ryuichi's consciousness were successfully dug out by her, and after sorting them out, they were finally reported to Yusuke Masahiro.

"A ritual vessel, a creation of the gods... it's really unexpected."

After learning the whole story, Kamiyagawa was very surprised.

"Well, I didn't expect that Long Yi would have so many secrets."

Kensuke Yuuji lit a cigarette, his eyes dimmed a little, and he nodded in agreement.

Kamiyagawa had met Ryuichi Ozaki before, but did not feel anything unusual from him.

Only after the resurrection of Kanayama Bikogami and the discovery of Ryuichi Ozaki in the underground caves of Gifu Prefecture, did he truly "see" that something was wrong with him.

The uncle had been with him for a longer time, and he didn't notice anything unusual on weekdays.

The impression that Ryuichi Ozaki gives people in daily life is that of a normal exorcist with some inconspicuous supernatural powers.

All I can say is that the craftsmanship of Tianjin Maluo is truly amazing.

The "mechanical clone" can be created to be no different from a normal person, and even if it comes into close contact with the most experienced exorcist, it will not reveal any clues.

"Tianjin Mara's skills can be passed on to ghost story craftsmen through the [Craftsman's Heart]. Moreover, the path for craftsmen to advance in strength has also been completely opened up. In other words, Sister Jue should also have the opportunity to learn and master this miraculous high-level craftsmanship."

Kamiyakawa thought so.

He didn't want any "ritual clones".

However, if a "relay station" that can expand the power of faith and collect and utilize it can be created in the form of a physical prop, it would still be very promising.

After defeating Tianjin Mara and Kinzan Bikogami, Takama-ga-hara's classical skills technology tree is facing an opportunity for a comprehensive innovation and upgrade. As long as it is grasped well, it will definitely be of great benefit to the development of the entire force.

After coming back to his senses, Kamiya took a sip of coffee and asked again, "So how does the Countermeasures Office plan to deal with the Ozaki family?"

"The situation of Long Yi's family is now a top secret in the countermeasure room. At present, they will be placed separately for further observation. After confirming that there is no subsequent harm, they should be allowed to leave... Of course, even if Long Yi can regain his freedom in the future, the so-called freedom is limited. For a long time in the future, he will have to cooperate with further research and observation. If possible, I plan to keep him by my side."

"Ah."

Kamiyagawa had no intention of interfering with the countermeasures room's handling of the Ozaki family.

Even though he did have the right to do so.

The Ozaki family was transformed by Tenjin Mara and influenced by Kinzan Biko God. All the abnormalities in them were caused by these two gods.

Now that these two gods have fallen, their corresponding legacies have been completely taken over by Kamiyagawa.

If there is anyone who can influence them, it can only be Kamiya himself.

Therefore, let's handle it according to the current arrangements of the Countermeasures Office.

The problem is not big.

In addition, a big part of the reason why the Ozaki family worshipped Kanayama Bikogami and were willing to become "ritual vessels" was that they hoped that Kanayama Bikogami could bless their family with wealth.

In this regard, Kamiyagawa, who had just taken over the legacy of God, would naturally not be satisfied.

The old regulations are repealed!
"Then, it's about the Ode to Demonic Time."

After finishing the discussion about the Ozaki family, Uncle Yusaka started a new topic.

He had already known from Kamiya that the events in Gifu Prefecture were related to the Omaji.

Previous investigations into this strange organization have not made much progress.

The members of Omaji, who were the instigators of one riot after another, knew very little about the organization they had joined.

Whether it was the summoning of the corpses of the members of Omaji by the Countermeasures Room, or the direct communication with Takiyashahime, who was once "Ugly Time", by Kamiya, no truly groundbreaking clues were obtained.

After the Gifu Prefecture incident ended, a new entry point for investigation emerged.

It is the Ozaki family who is currently under close surveillance by the Countermeasures Office.

It is known that the Toki in the Demonic Time is hidden in Tianjin Mara deep underground in Gifu Prefecture. It is of great interest how Ozaki Shigezo, the old man of the Ozaki family, first came into contact with this god.

Was it intentional or accidental?
Or is there someone evil behind the scenes?

Over the past three days, personnel from the Countermeasures Office have conducted a thorough search of the Ozaki family's old home in Gifu Prefecture, several residences in Nagoya, and the locations of the companies they run.

Saotome Ai also completed detailed inquiries with Ozaki Shigezo and others.

The final result is slightly encouraging. What can be confirmed is that

The old man, Ozaki Shigezo, first learned the information about the Gifu Prefecture underground cave from other people.

……

"Look at this, kid." Yusuke Masahiro put a photo on the desk. "This was found in Ozaki's home. It has been confirmed that the information about the Gifu Prefecture crypt was first passed on to Ozaki Shigezo by this man."

The mottled old photos, both in outline and color, have been worn away by time and become somewhat blurred.

This is a group photo, the protagonists are two men.

The person standing on the left in the photo should be Ozaki Shigezo. He was still very young at that time.

But the facial features can be vaguely recognized, and are quite similar to the current Ryuichi Ozaki.

Standing on the right side of the photo is a man who is probably in his thirties.

The face is slightly square, the eyes are not big, the nose is not high, and the lips are thick.

His hair was neatly combed and slightly parted on the side, and he was wearing a dark shirt and a pair of trousers.

He has an average appearance, not very memorable.

Kamiyagawa looked at the strange man in the photo and felt a little regretful.

Well, it’s not “Hai Hour Lawyers”.

Logically speaking, if Ozaki Shigezo's involvement in the Tsuen Mara incident was really prompted by Omatoki, then the person who initially guided him, the suitable "ritual vessel", into the crypt was most likely the actual organizer of Omatoki, Haishi.

But the man in the photo was clearly not that.

Kensuke Yuki flicked the ash off his cigarette and said, "This photo was taken about forty years ago. Um... it's not the time of the year 11:00 that you showed me before."

Of course, Kamiyagawa had already shared with him the hand-drawn image of the hour of Hai that he had obtained from Takiyashahime.

"According to Ozaki Shigezo's testimony, the man in the photo is called Hisata Jiichiro, and he is his friend." Kaisei continued, "Hisata Jiichiro once told Ozaki Shigezo that in the cave deep in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, there is a god who can bring endless wealth to people."

"At that time, Ozaki Shigezo, who had not yet made his fortune, was eager for wealth and was encouraged by his friends to go to the crypt. There he really received the blessing and paid the corresponding price. But within a year after he came out of the crypt, Hisada Jiichiro disappeared."

"Since then, Ozaki Juzo has never seen the other party again. The 'friend' who encouraged the Ozaki family to open Pandora's box seemed to have evaporated without a trace."

"Oh? He showed his friend a way to get rich and then disappeared not long after?" Kamiya became interested. "Are you sure Ozaki Shigezo didn't do anything to Hisada Jiichiro, right?"

"Yes, that's for sure. According to Ozaki Shigezo, when he made his first fortune in the metal industry, he was still thinking about repaying Hisada Jiichiro."

The Countermeasures Room is full of talented people like Saotome Ai.

The information obtained through face-to-face questioning is highly credible.

"Is the Countermeasures Office going to investigate Hisata Jiichiro?"

"Of course we do. Any clues that may be related to the Omaji should not be missed. However... at present, there are not many records of Hisata Jiichiro in the official system. The only thing is his disappearance case, and the relevant clues are pitifully few. Moreover, it was too long ago, so the investigation is not easy."

"If you need anything, I will help." said Kamiyagawa.

……

A week passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, the Countermeasures Office was conducting an intensive investigation into Jiichiro Hisada.

But the progress was not optimistic in the first few days.

There are indeed many exorcists with special powers in the countermeasures room.

But the actual investigation results of Hisada Jiichiro are as follows:

The psychic has no corpse to communicate with.

An illusionist like Saotome Ai who is good at asking questions doesn't have many people to question.

In short, even a good cook cannot cook without rice.

Therefore, in the process of reopening the investigation into the "Hisada Jiichiro Disappearance Case" that occurred more than 40 years ago, the non-mysterious method was basically used.

Reorganize the files, visit the area around Hisata's former residence, and sort out his interpersonal relationships.

Too much time had passed, and those who knew Hisada Jiichiro before were either old or dead. But after much effort, the Countermeasures Office actually found a clue.

Ok……

It is not yet certain whether the new findings can be called useful clues.

In short, the Countermeasures Office found a relatively "special" person in Hisata Jiichiro's network of relationships.

A man named "Ezaki Nagayasu".

Forty years ago, the police investigated the "Hisada disappearance case" as if it were an ordinary missing persons case, and did not notice Ezaki Nagayasu at that time.

Because in fact, Nagayasu Ezaki had been presumed dead two years before Jiichiro Hisada disappeared.

The reason why the people in the Countermeasures Room noticed Ezaki was very simple.

This person's profession is really special.

Any exorcist with a bit of experience would definitely be interested in this profession.

Nagayasu Esaki is a folklorist.

……

This world.

Near Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture.

This place is not far from Qibi Shrine.

The Kehi Jingu Shrine enshrines Takenoko Yamato Takemikoto. Onizuka Kirihotaru had visited here before when he was integrating the shrine resources for the Kamiya River, and he erected a statue of Karasu Tengu in this shrine.

The little witch came to the vicinity of Tsuruga City today for other reasons.

"Achuan, I have some information about Ezaki Nagayasu here. He died of unnatural causes." On the speeding ghost car, Onizuka Kirihotaru handed a stack of information to Kamiyagawa and added, "Ezaki Nagayasu has a younger brother who lives in Tsuruga City. We may be able to get some clues about Ezaki Nagayasu from him during this trip."

"It's an unnatural death..."

Kamiyagawa took the file.

As expected, in this world where supernatural powers exist, being a folklorist is a high-risk profession.

It is really not recommended to conduct in-depth research on folk customs if you don't have some skills.

The current situation is——

The countermeasures room needs to check when the devil comes.

First, I traced back to Jiichiro Hisata from Shigezo Ozaki, and then I traced back to Nagayasu Ezaki from Jiichiro Hisata.

The investigation is far enough away, and it is currently impossible to confirm whether the folklorist who has just surfaced is really related to the Omaji.

But the so-called investigation means that all the clues that are found with great difficulty, which may be useful or may not be useful, must be carefully and thoroughly investigated.

In fact, the investigation clues surrounding Hisata Jiichiro are not limited to Ezaki Nagayasu. Other clues are also being followed up by people in the Countermeasures Office.

The Countermeasures Office entrusted Onizuka with the task of investigating folklorists in Fukui Prefecture.

The little witch is thoughtful, capable, and skilled in spiritualism. Her spiritualism skills have played a significant role in Tougumon Village before.

All in all, it is indeed the best choice to come to Fukui Prefecture.

As for Kamiyagawa's visit this time, it was a completely spontaneous accompaniment.

As soon as he heard that Onitsuka was assigned to investigate the "folklorist's mysterious death", he followed.