Crossover Anime: I'm at Shuchiin Academy, and my surname is Uchiha.

Chapter 130 [Ame-no-Nagi] and [Ame-no-Nami]

"Mr. Ling...my mother!"

Although Senju Masaki didn't know what the black skeletal arm was, he knew that his mother's soul was being strangled...

Uchiha Ryo: "It's regrettable, but your mother's memories and consciousness have been scattered by the Matoba clan. Now she's just a monster with nothing left but destruction and revenge."

Turning his head, Uchiha Rin's Mangekyou Sharingan was reflected in the pupils of the giant fox head.

The illusions of the Mangekyou Sharingan are unstoppable even by demons whose souls are reduced to mere physical forms!

"Well then, Mr. Totoba, it's time for us to have a proper chat. I've gone to so much trouble to help you solve your problem, you exorcists should really thank me."

As the giant, semi-transparent fox landed on the venue, Matoba Seiji's gaze towards Uchiha Ryo changed.

He underestimated Uchiha Rin's power, or rather, he completely underestimated the existence of such a powerful being among the common people.

"Masaki, come along. I think you also have a lot to talk about with Mr. Matoba."

Matoba Seiji: "I'm really surprised. You... are you a reclusive Onmyoji? No wonder our Matoba clan's attempts to investigate you were blocked by the Shinomiya family."

"Let's go to the reception room on the second floor of the inner courtyard. These people in the meeting hall..."

Uchiha Ryo: "They're just asleep. You can send someone to settle them in or wake them up if you wish. Let's go, Masaki, let's go upstairs first."

Masaki Senju glanced at the motionless giant fox body, then at Matoba Seiji, before leaving the venue with Uchiha Ryo.

After Uchiha Ryo left, Matoba Seiji finally breathed a sigh of relief. The moment that skeleton appeared, he felt like he was being stared at by something terrifying, and the shikigami behind him was trembling.

Looking at the demon hunters who had fallen into a deep sleep, Matoba Seiji gave a wry smile. He instructed his shikigami to settle the group down properly and then went outside to call over the other members of the Matoba clan who were still awake, to keep an eye on the ferocious spirit fox's soul.

Then, I should go and have a good talk with that Uchiha Ryo.

Leaving the venue and entering the backyard of the Matoba residence, passing through a long corridor leads to the inner courtyard. Matoba Seiji looked up at Uchiha Ryo, who was standing at the top of the stairs, and suddenly smiled.

"Young friend Uchiha, you have quite the skills. But our deal should be quite clear, right? I'll help you contact the Onmyoji."

Uchiha Ryo closed his eyes. "Hmm... well, I suddenly want to change the condition. Contacting the Onmyoji isn't urgent; we can do it anytime as long as you're around."

Seiji Matoba: "Then... what conditions would you like to change?"

Uchiha Ryo smiled. "The Matoba clan seems to have many connections with the national leadership. Just as you said, the higher the status, the more superstitious people are. And in this era where Onmyoji live in seclusion, you are indeed a force with a strong network of connections."

"But... the only thing I can praise is your connections. So, Mr. Toba, if I wanted the entire Toba clan, how would you proceed?"

Matoba Seiji's face darkened. "Young friend Uchiha, you're not joking, are you?"

As he spoke, he slowly walked up the stairs. As the leader of the Chang clan, he disdained to look up to anyone.

Uchiha Ryo shook his head. "The Matoba clan probably has nothing left now except their connections. Not only are they sparsely populated and need to find commoners and demon hunters to replenish their numbers, but they also don't have many powerful shikigami. Otherwise, they wouldn't have ambushed that fox here."

"But if you hand over the Madoka sect to me, I can help you deal with some of the monsters that are causing trouble in the human world. Besides, I have no interest in power or money. All I want is your connections and the records about the monster world."

Seiji Matoba stopped in the middle of the stairs. "You're very strong, and I don't think I'm your match, but the Matoba family's influence extends throughout the country, and if you attack me, even the Shinomiya family can't protect you!"

Uchiha Ryo chuckled and pointed to the stairs beneath his feet.

"I'll give you a choice. If you take two steps back, I'll take that as your agreement to my demands. If you continue forward... then come up here and let's talk properly."

Matoba Seiji didn't say anything, but walked straight upstairs.

"What's going on!"

I clearly took two steps forward, so why... why am I actually moving backward?!

Uchiha Ryo: "What's wrong? Your body is still telling the truth. You've chosen to back down. Well then, I won't be so polite as to accept the Baba clan."

Seiji Matoba: "No! I definitely took a step forward! This feeling is real! I can't be hallucinating..."

Indeed... that's true. Matoba Seiji did take a step forward, but Uchiha Ryo could nullify his movement.

This is the power of Uchiha Ryo's Mangekyou Sharingan! [Amanonagi] and [Amanomi].

Unlike the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique Izanagi, which involves blinding oneself to make one's own interests come true, Uchiha Ryo's [Ame no Nagi] forcibly rewrites reality by consuming the power of his Mangekyou Sharingan.

【Amane Nami】is what prevents the other person from achieving the reality they desire, which is why Matoba Seiji, despite walking forward, actually retreats.

As long as he remains under the influence of Uchiha Ryo's Mangekyou Sharingan, he will never be able to actually walk up the stairs!

Matoba Seiji: "What on earth is going on?! Me!"

Uchiha Ryo turned around. "Well... why don't you come up here and have a proper talk, about how to hand over the Toba clan to me."

Watching Uchiha Ryo turn and leave at the top of the stairs on the second floor, Matoba Seiji clenched his fists. He didn't know what had just happened, but he had a strange feeling... that he felt like he couldn't do anything in front of the other person.

Upon entering the reception room, Uchiha Rin sat in the main seat and pointed to the sofa in front of him.

"This mansion is in a good location, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet with views of the distant mountains and forests."

Uchiha Ryo: "Although I want to talk to you about taking over the Toba clan right now, there's someone else who wants to ask you something else."

Masaki Senju, who was sitting to the side, looked up.

"Mr. Tochiba, please have a seat."

Uchiha Rin leaned back on the sofa, resting his chin on the back of his hand, with an expression of a bystander watching the drama unfold.

Masaki Senju: "Mr. Matoba... I thank you for not exposing me at school after you discovered my identity as a yokai, and I especially thank you for using that to blackmail me into coming to this venue..."

"Otherwise... I wouldn't have witnessed my mother's tragic state!"

Seiji Matoba sighed. "So that's how it is. That big fox was actually your mother?"

Masaki Senju's pupils were bloodshot, and his clenched fists were trembling slightly.

"Mr. Matoba...can you tell me the reason...why was Mom killed that day?"