death of hope

Chapter 730 "Savage Growth" (147) Evil Knife
"You didn't watch TV just now and missed a good show~" the tattoo shop apprentice said.

"I didn't see it, but I heard it."

Tetsuya looked at the turned off TV:

"Every year at this time, there are rallies in the square, but this year it was a bit louder, shots were fired, and people died."

"Do you know what they are doing?" the master asked.

“In memory of the rebels of the past;
Uncle Deng mentioned this matter at the meeting this morning and asked our people to stay away from the square to avoid being involved in the conflict. "

"Do you know what happened that year?"

"I don't know." Tetsuya spread his hands and said:

"I was very interested and checked the information, but the records on this matter have been deleted."

"The Federal Council is hiding the truth. It is not a rebellion, but a purge launched by the Avengers."

"I would like to hear the details." Che also picked up the wine glass.

"That year, a group of Spartan veterans launched attacks in various colonies of the Federation.
Killed many famous politicians, military officers, rich people, scholars and other prominent figures,

Soon, the veterans were defined as murderers and terrorists and were wanted.

Some self-media broke the news that none of the deceased were innocent, and could even be said to be guilty.

As a result, some people developed a favorable impression of the 'terrorists' and began to rally in support.

The Spartan veterans were silent for a while, and the police thought they ran away out of fear of crime.
Little did they know that they were just making preparations and holding it back.

The veterans' surprise arrived soon,

They launched a large-scale attack on the fortress of military contractors, killing a Green Party leader who had served as the federal speaker, and were immediately annihilated by the armored division that arrived.

The Hacker Alliance hijacked the signals of hundreds of TV stations and broadcast the Green Party leader's crimes in a loop, listing them one by one.

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As more and more dirt comes to light, support for the Green Party hits a new low.

Even the Red Party, the bitter political rival of the Green Party, is not happy at all because the credibility of the Terran Federation Parliament has been weakened.

They quickly threw a combination of punches;

In a joint operation between the COP, CIA and FBI, a large number of hacker alliance members were arrested and imprisoned, some of whom were sentenced to death.

Self-media accounts that dared to expose the truth were banned, rallies in squares across the country were forcibly dispersed, and millions of people were arrested as 'commune members'.

The Federal Rifle Association was weakened, and gun stores could only sell "toys" that fired .22 caliber bullets. The colonies were confiscating firearms from civilians.

During those days, our gang wars changed from drawing guns and shooting each other to slashing each other with knives..."

The master held a tea cup and was immersed in memories. Everyone else was also thinking. The tattoo shop was quiet for half a minute and no one spoke.

Toru was the first to break the silence; "The veterans are dead, but their influence continues to this day."

The master nodded; "I have a hunch that those people waving flags and shouting in the square will become big things sooner or later."

"Master..." one of the apprentices advised;
"You can just say this in the store. You don't want to say it outside the house. If the police officer hears this..."

The master patted his apprentice on the head;

"You brat! You treat me like a fool, don't you?"

The apprentices laughed, and the atmosphere became relaxed again. Chen Xing and others gathered around to admire Tetsuya's tattoos, and they were all amazed.

·
The master noticed the sword in Saito Rinka's hand; "Can you lend it to me?"

"This is the trophy stolen from the Colombian gang." A Lin handed it out generously. Morinaga Queuemon drew his sword out of its sheath. One look at his posture revealed that he had practiced kendo in his youth.

The polished mirror-like blade reflected his eyes. He looked at the etched inscription at the base of the blade and read out;

"Qiding chants the Buddha's name..."

The master's expression seemed a little subtle, he was very fond of the treasure in his palm but also a little afraid. He carefully sheathed the knife and handed it back;

"This is a treasure, an ancient artifact made by a legendary swordsmith. Historically, it was called the 'evil sword'."

"I don't know if it's evil or not, I just know it's very sharp."

"Do you know the origin of the name 'Qiding Nianfo'?"

Saito Rinka respectfully cupped her fists and raised her hands; "Master, please give me some advice."

"According to legend, during the shogunate period, a samurai used this sword to kill a monk who was seeking alms.

The bald monk showed no signs of abnormality after being beheaded. He recited Buddhist sutras and walked seven steps before bursting out with blood and dying. "

"This is too evil..." Chen Xing muttered.

"It is a legend after all." Chen Hong said.

"I killed a monk, so is it called an evil sword?"

"More than that," said the Master, shaking his head;
"The warrior who killed the monk later contracted smallpox and was inherited by his son after his death.
The blade of this sword cut off countless dead souls, and even cut off the head of a daimyo. None of its previous owners died a normal life, they all died violently. "

"It sounds like A-Lin is going to be in trouble!" Chen Xing laughed.

"Even if these are true," Saito Rinka said confidently; "I'm not afraid."

"Has the girl ever killed anyone with it?"

A-Lin thought for a while; "Six? No...seven, probably."

The master's heart shivered and he said seriously;
"It is said that the evil sword 'Qiding Nianfo' can absorb the souls of the deceased. Excessive resentment will sooner or later affect the user. Girls must remember to chant sutras and recite Buddha's name to dissolve the curse..."

In the middle of speaking, Morinagakuemon yawned;
"The old man is becoming more and more useless. He gets sleepy at every turn. From now on, the Mountain King Club will depend on you young people."

The tattoo shop apprentice saw them at the door.
Chen Xing complained; "There is nothing to say about the master's artistic attainments, but he is a bit superstitious."

The apprentice expressed helplessness; "There is no other way. We have to burn incense and chant Buddha's name. After all, he is the master~"

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After leaving the tattoo shop and walking out of the Flower Street Walled City, Chen Xing drove the car and looked at Tetsuya in the rearview mirror;
"How does it feel, young master, to have a tattoo?"

"I feel more like dad."

"Next, it's time to do something bad to match this tattoo."

"Bad thing? Who are you going to kill?" Saito Rinka touched the sword and was eager to try.

Chen Xing snorted: "Master is right, A Lin was cursed by this evil sword.
Those who are always shouting to be beaten and killed should hurry up and become a nun and recite sutras while they still have a little life left. "

"what?"

"just kidding,"

Chen Xing raised an eyebrow at the rearview mirror;
"I'm hungry,

Let's go to a restaurant for a late-night snack and celebrate the completion of the young master's tattoo. "

Luan Tangzheng laughed and slapped Chen Xing's ears:

"You call this a bad thing~"