4 The elders and the offer

Elders departments as explained by the examiner:

Education Department, in charge of the academy as a whole. Favors the students first but their direct family in line next.

Monitoring Department, in charge of surveillance within the whole clan. Also in charge of the image and connection of the clan to the outside/modern world.

Security Department, in charge of, as the name suggests, security within the whole clan.

Inscription Department, in charge of the production, distribution and sale of inscriptions. Be it the newly developed gauntlet or weapons. Favors the rich.

Treasury Department, in charge of the production and distribution of both demon and spirit stones. Favors those with great contribution to the clan.

Demon Slayer Department, in charge of going to both demon and spirit world to slay or capture demon spirits. More interested in battle.

Head Department, in charge of all departments and is headed by the Clan head.

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"I'll be introducing myself now. I am Tokisawa Mizuki, and I am in charge of this facility which falls under the Education department. As you can probably deduce by now, if not yet, that most of us here uses the Tokisawa Clan name. Which is only right since we all are under it besides some who married outside the clan like your parents which is also the reason why you have been living outside the Clan, hence your different Last name."

"Yeah, I get that part."

"Good. Then- "Mizuki was not able to finish his sentence as spiritual pressure immediately forced him to stop. One of the old people in front of them started talking.

"So, this is the new talent? He feels weak." Says one of the elders wearing an elder's robe in red color that you would normally see in a cultivation manhua/manhwa. Although he has white hair like an elder would in a cultivation world, it wasn't long but simply looked like any normal Old man in modern world. His muscles bulged through his robes though. It's like he purposely wore an extra small robe when his body's build was definitely bigger. This was the Demon Slayer department elder.

'I wonder if he's purposely suppressing his strength, although its not needed for us old folks since the stronger our spirit energy becomes the more our bodies could not handle it. For young ones though, if they don't want to be taken advantage of, it is definitely necessary to hide their strength.' The elder thought to himself.

"Not all talented person starts strong. But he'll definitely get there based on his aptitude." Says another. This one was a woman with bulging watermelons instead of muscles. She had the same type of robe, but her figure definitely wasn't hindered at all. This was the Education department elder.

'If you are connected to those two, then I will make sure to make you suffer the same. I wonder what kind of face they'll make when they see you suffering or worse. Hehehehe.' Were her thoughts.

"Stop your nonsense. We will start the introduction once he's shown his strength. I believe he still didn't go through a battle with a demon, right examiner?" He's definitely the leader of the group based on his position in front of the others, and the way he speaks.

'Finally a fine candidate, although Hanabi is a rare talent. I don't want to be woman. This one shall do. I can simply raise his strength before taking over his body.' was the clan heads plan inside his head.

All three elders have different thoughts while the remaining four doesn't have any. They were just here for the sake of formality for the new talent that showed up in the clan.

"Y- Yes, Clan head. We were just waiting for all of you so we could start."

"Then proceed and release two demons instead of one. We will watch."

"Yes.!" Mizuki answered without question.

Yon didn't bother sizing up the elders. Sensing their spirit energy was enough. Although he was still suspicious since they might be suppressing their strengths, he was not afraid to face them at all. But being wary would still help since they might be stronger than what he's sensing.

Inside the testing room which has a very wide area, stood Yon with inscription tags at the ready. From a corner was a large door made of a very thick metal. Not a moment later it started lifting up opening the door.

Woooohhhhh!!!!

A very familiar sound resounded to Yon's ears.

'Hollows? the demons they refer to were hollows?' Yon thought as 2 familiar low level hollows came out. As soon as the hollows set their eyes on Yon who was also looking at them, they became hungry and followed their instinct to devour the nearest soul in front of them.

Seeing this, Yon wanted to end it with a simple wind blade tag. But thinking more about it, he decided on not doing it. Instead he put away tags he prepared and pull out an ordinary exorcist sword he bought before along with the storage ring.

'Good judgement. Although you have already used me on the arena awhile ago. This Old bags haven't seen it yet. Be careful, I can feel very malicious intent from two or more of them. I just can't pinpoint which.'

'How you can talk to me while inside the storage ring still baffles me but yeah, I've also felt it. Which is why I'm taking care of this Mano a mano style.'

The two hollows were now in front of Yon. One of them tried to grab him but Yon used it's large hand to run on towards it's face where its mask lies. With a simple slash blood gushed out from the hollow's face but was not enough to kill it.

Using the face he slashed Yon jumped to the next one. If the first hollow was a giant humanoid then the next one was also a giant humanoid but with a hammerhead mask if it can be called one. Cause' it looked more like a helmet since it also covered the back of its head.

This one was actually using its head since a fist was coming towards Yon. With a simple gesture an inscription tag was already in his hands. "Wind sphere!" a simple chant escaped his lips and a wind encircled around him as the fist of the hollow struck. It ricochet to the side by the wind's pressure and that was enough for Yon to run right through it and target the Hollow's face and cut it's head off.

Seeing this, the elders were pleased with his skills especially the clan head and the demon slayer elder. Except one, and that is the education department elder.

With one of the hollows slayed only one remained. Yon prepared to finish it. The hollow cried again and this time jumped towards Yon mouth open wide first. Seeing this Yon only chuckled at the hollow's intention. 'so you want to eat me directly instead of working hard eh. Just perfect, I can try to combine two of my moves.'

He waited for the hollow to arrive, sword raised overhead. Using two moves from the kata he's learned. The first (Killing cut) and fourth (Moon cut) kata. If it was only the fourth kata, then it will be a simple arching sword slash downward. But, adding the first kata into it brings a different kind of move he calls: "Combo Kata: Killing Moon Cut!"

Using an inscription tag he coated his sword with a wind blade to add damage to his attack since using spirit energy right now would be revealing more of his cards. As the hollows approached him Yon's sword was already in motion to cut the opponent.

The force used behind the move was greater than normal that Yon looked a lot like levi gutting the titaness in the anime, Shingeki no Kyojin. Yon didn't just cut the mask of the hollow in two but also its back as he was akin to a saw cutting wood while rolling with his sword.

And with that, Yon passed the test with flying colors. He didn't bother devouring the reishi residue left behind by the Hollows. He was still wary if the exorcists could also see it and if they will do something to it because he didn't see any reishi residue at all since coming here.

Well, his answer to that was almost immediately answered as the reishi residue was sucked by the ground. 'something is amiss in here. I suggest we minimize showing more of our cards Yon.' Black dragon's voice immediately rang inside his mind.

'Agreed, but I'm calling you Kuryujin from now on since black dragon is a mouthful.'

'Bastard, we're in a very suspicious territory and that's what you have in mind?'

'Oh don't worry about that. I'm already considering between controlling or destroying this place. I still haven't found a clue about my parents and patience isn't that thick.'

'I'm sure you'll find one soon enough. Just be patient since we don't know the situation yet. Just the fact that they were unable to contact you despite the soul reapers saying they're alive already says a lot of complications. But whatever happens, I am all yours to use whatever you want to do to them.'

'Thanks,'

Yon returned to where the examiner was along with the elders. Hanabi was the first to greet him.

"Yon! Congratulations! You were pretty good! Besides being talented, you're also very strong!" Yon simply smiled at Hanabi and rubbed his nose.

"Yes, yes. I totally agree with the young miss. Anyway, the elders are waiting for you. The clan head wants to say something. Come on."

They went to where the elders are to listen to what the clan head has to say.

"Kurosaki Yon. First of all congratulations on passing the entrance exam and welcome to the clan."

"Thanks, clan head." Yon replied and bowed his head slightly.

"Good. Now we have a preposition to you. Normally, when a talent such as you who has opened the 12 Zeniths appears. One would be eligible to become a head disciple candidate. But since we already have one and two reserved ones, you would need to choose. Either become a direct disciple of any elders present including me or fight one of the reserved head disciple for the position."

Yon was surprised by the offer but nevertheless considered it before answering. "Can I ask a question first, Clan head?"

"Of course, this is an important decision about your future after all. What do you want to ask?"

"Well, If I decide to fight for a head disciple position, would I become your disciple or is it possible to be a disciple of one of the elders?" The elders all thought one thing when they heard him, 'he's greedy.'

'Woah, Country bumpkin. You sure want it all huh. That makes you more interesting for me.' Hanabi who was listening beside the examiner was looking at Yon with a smirk while the examiner himself, Mizuki was afraid Yon might have angered the Clan head.

"Hahahahaha! Such humble words but to be precise you simply want both choices provided right?"

"Well if you say it like that, I will totally sound like a greedy person." Yon answered to which everyone present had one thought. 'You are a greedy person!'

"Hahahaha I like this one, how about you become my direct disciple? I am Tokisawa Kiba, Elder exorcist of the Demon Slayer department. I can see a bright future for you if you follow me and learn my fighting style. How about it kid?" One of the elders whose clothes was definitely smaller than his body said. His skin was tanned and a scar can be seen beside his neck that looked like claw marks. His hair was white as described before but was cut short just like any modern old men in the outside world.

"Hey! don't do something I didn't even said!" complained the clan head.

"Sorry sorry, I was too excited. I think most of us are interested in taking the kid in right?" Elder Kiba apologized and asked the others.

Out of all the elders only the education and security departments were the only one who agreed to him. Since the rest of the departments does not focus on combat due the nature of the department they handle. Its probably one of the reason why their departments are the only one with weaker elder in charge.

The clan head, Elder Kiba and the elders of education, security and monitoring departments all have the same power level that Yon currently sensed. They are all in the 10th order of Human realm(Houtian) or in this case in the peak of 10th level Exorcist. While the others are in the early or middle stages but still level 10 nonetheless.

"Sigh, fine. Why don't we all introduce ourselves so the kid can choose clearly?" the rest nodded and the first one to introduce was the busty woman. She had a braided blonde hair that goes until her butt which does not loose to her breast.

"I am Tokisawa Aimi, Elder exorcist of the education department. Since you will definitely become a student of this clan in the upcoming start of the class this year. Ain't only right to choose me as your master since I can provide you more resources in the school which you will definitely need." She's the Mother of Vegeta, one of Sasuke's friend. [i.e chapter 2]

Just like Elder Kiba, she also presented an enticing offer with a wink that sent shivers down Yon's spine.

'Euhh, what was that?' Yon asked in his mind.

'Yon, be careful of that woman. She definitely has some kind of ero- I mean malicious intention towards you.' Kuryujin corrected himself.

"Stop using your body in every single thing to get what you want woman.!" Complained one of the elders who of course introduced himself next. This man has short modern black hair with a bit of silver here and there. He got the same robe as Elder Kiba but he also got the size wrong, it's like he and Elder Kiba have each other's assigned robes. Unlike Elder kiba with a lot of muscles, this one has a normal physique. Not too skinny but not too ripped either, just the normal kind of man in his 40s.

"I am Tokisawa Orochi, Elder exorcist of the Monitoring department. I don't have any intention of taking you in kid but if you decide to be my direct disciple, know that I am focused on our image and connection to the outside world and rarely goes into any combats especially since we have insciptions on our side that clean up any mess we get ourselves into. Oh did I also mention tha-" He was unable to finish his monologue when someone blocked his mouth from speaking further.

"Don't infect the kid with your crazy mind Orchi-san." Says one of the elders. This one was another woman. She had bright red hair long enough until her lower back. Eyeglasses adorned her faced which added a factor to her charm. If she was like this back on Yon's world, she'll definitely have a lot of men courting her. She looks to be on her mid twenties but based on the way he addressed Orochi by adding 'san' seems to tell otherwise. Then she looked at Yon with an annoyed face.

"Stop guessing my age kid, it's rude." Yon had that look on his face that says 'H- how did'

"You better behave yourself or I'll use an inscription that turns you into a girl for the next 3 years of your life!!!" She threatened in a very convincing manner as the glove on her right hand glowed bright prompting the elders to form some distance away from her.

Yon himself was nodding his head in succession while sweating profusely. And that was one of the moment Yon learned something in this world. 'Women intuition is- . . . . .SCARY!!!'

"ehem! anyway, my name is Tokisawa Himiko. Elder exorcist of the Inscription department. I too have no intention of taking you in but just like Orochi sa- ehem! but just like Orochi if you decide to be my direct disciple anyway, know that as the department I handle focuses more in inscriptions! That's all." Nobody commented on how she corrected herself on how she addressed Orochi. Not one person in the room, even their mind was completely blank about it.

[Himiko looked up far away as if starring at someone who still thinking about it, as if trying to say 'I'm watching you' while pointing at the author or is it the reader she's pointing at?]

"Okay i'll go next. My name is Tokisawa Marco, Elder exorcist of the security department. While elder Orochi and... Himiko has no intention of taking you in, I want take you in. Based on the skill you have with the sword, you will definitely be the best in the security department with my guidance!" This elder had the same robe that was totally normal for him. He has the same hair as Orochi, black with few whites. His facial features is that of a strict person and wrinkles were already present on his face.

The last elder was of the treasury department. The man can only be described in one word, a 'pig'. Well what do you expect from someone whose in charge of the treasury? His name was Tokisawa Jozzu. And finally the clan head.

Unlike the elders, his robe was more grander with a lot more styles that screams royalty. Also unlike the rest of the male elders, the clan head has long black and white hair arranged neatly by a hairpin on top of his head. He got a very tired facial features but his physique is that of someone who didn't lack exercise everyday.

"I am Tokisawa Obito, and yes obviously I am the clan head. I am also interested in taking you in as my disciple. I think none can surpass the resources I can provide you since I am above each elders present. What do you think, Kurosaki Yon?"

End of chapter 4

AN:

Created October 26, completed today December 1. To which I can only say, writers block is a b****!!! and a major pain in the A***!!!!