Five days later.
There were not many classes at Todai today, and Kamiya only had one class in the afternoon.
As for Onizuka, it seems that he received a temporary commission from the organization and went on a mission with Tomi Neri who came from Kanagawa.
I won't come to campus recently.
Since the little miko was not here, Kamiyagawa had no intention of staying on campus any longer and quickly returned home after class.
These days Tenjin Valley is actively trying to advance the progress of [Santu River].
But the results were not good.
The Styx River has always been in a state of strong Fukase, and it runs across the Sanzu River map and cannot be crossed.
I originally thought that a certain section of the Styx River upstream or downstream might be the "Shanshui Lai" shoal that is easier to cross. If we find the shoal section, crossing the river should be easier.
But that terrifying abyss seemed to have no end. Kamiya took the little old man to explore along the river bank many times. Everywhere he could see, there were dark and terrifying scenes, empty waves, and turbulent undercurrents.
However, Kamiya did not give up hope immediately.
I haven't found the end yet.
As long as it doesn't come to an end, there is still a possibility that Sansui Shoal will exist.
The exploration progress of [Santuchuan] is not progressing very well, and good news has come from the other world in the past two days. The good news is mainly focused on the progress of the research and development of the Ghost Hand by the Foot Seller.
…
In the world.
The current owner of the paradise, Kamiya Chuan, teleported from Takamagahara and arrived at his loyal paradise, where he easily found the foot seller.
"Lord Kamiya, you are finally here."
The chief essential oil masseur below was full of hospitality when he saw the master's visit, and the folds on his face were piled together brilliantly.
In fact, if you don't take into account her eccentricity of attaching extra limbs to people or weird stories, just from the appearance point of view, the foot seller even deserves the adjective "kind".
"Prajna said that you looked for me at Shen Tong's place. Has there been any progress with Guishou's essential oil?"
"Yes!" The foot seller's smile became even brighter, with a bit of pride on her face, "It went very smoothly. I am confident that I can upgrade your ghost hand to Lord Kamiya!"
After acquiring the ghost story of Zhou Ghost, he passed it on to the foot seller.
And the special grease was made smoothly.
Three days ago, the grease had been smeared on the ghost's hands.
The effect is not bad. It can be clearly felt that the remaining arm of the ghost has become more energetic, and the sense of strength has also been upgraded to a higher level. Even the evil ghost tattoo on Kamiya's shoulder blade has become a bit more charming.
After resting and recuperating, the second set of strengthening materials for Ghost Hands has almost been absorbed. Today, the Foot Seller called Kamiya to come to the paradise in order to give him the third set of strengthening materials, which was the share of Po Yi.
According to previous estimates, after the third material is applied, the ghost hand can officially start the second stage.
"Just do it. As long as you do it well, your reward will not be missed."
Kamiyagawa himself is also full of expectations for the upgrade of Ghost Hand.
The two went to the Red Rabbit Theater in the park together.
The materials and tools used by the foot seller's work are piled up here in the theater.
He took off his shirt and exposed his right arm.
Kamiya found a random seat in the auditorium of the theater and sat down.
The foot seller took out a glass bottle from her bottles and jars, which contained a transparent oily fluid.
Different from the previous reinforced material, this bottle of grease is transparent off-white, and there is no suspended matter inside, so it is considered clear.
This thing was made with Po Duoyi's hard work, and it seemed to have been completed a long time ago.
Kamiya narrowed his eyes and glanced at the glass bottle, only to feel that the aura contained in the oil was indeed extraordinary, and the concentration of extraordinary aura contained in it was completely different from before.
"Kamiya-sama, please relax."
The foot seller was really like a masseur, standing behind Kamiya and squeezing his shoulders.
Maybe she is really a professional counterpart. Her massage is quite comfortable and her strength is very precise.
It's completely different from the soft, soft and crisp touch when my little apprentice pinches his shoulders.
Although Xiaolu felt quite comfortable when he pinched his shoulders.
But, to be fair, the comfort brought by the little apprentice's massage is largely enhanced by her cute appearance.
As for the foot seller... there's no bells and whistles, she's just technically good.
"Um."
Kamiya adjusted his posture on the seat and closed his eyes.
The ghost hand on the right arm exhales in the posture of a ghost cage hand. The dark and transparent scales are closely arranged, with a shimmer attached, making it clear and clear.
After pressing Kamiya for a while and making sure that his body was completely relaxed, the foot-selling woman poured out the grease and carefully applied it to the ghost's hands.
As soon as they made contact, the ghost scales rustled.
The scales that were originally arranged lying down seemed to be stimulated, they all tilted up at a certain angle and trembled, seeming to be jumping for joy, but in this state it felt a bit prickly to the touch.
"Well……"
A numb feeling on his arms caused Kamiya to tighten his back muscles and stand up from the chair.
"Lord Kamiya, is the effect of this oil too strong?" The foot seller stopped immediately.
"It's okay." Kamiya turned his head and glanced at the ghost hand, only feeling that the light in the part that was in contact with the grease seemed to be brighter. He silently used the breath of Ah Hum to adjust his condition, and then leaned back against the seat again and said, "You continue, I will stop if there is any problem."
"good."
The essential oil massage lasted for more than half an hour.
The intensity of the massage is much greater than the previous two times, but as long as you get used to the numbing feeling soaked in oil, the experience is actually not bad.
After it was over, Kamiya shed a thin layer of sweat on his upper body and felt refreshed.
The foot seller who worked hard was also very tired, but the old man seemed quite excited: "Master Kamiya, I think it's okay."
"Is this okay?"
Kamiyagawa stood up from his seat and moved his numb right arm.
The foot seller brought a mirror so that she could observe the tattoo status on her shoulder blades.
The evil ghost tattoo seems to be different from before. Although it has a red face and fangs and is ferocious and domineering, it seems to be feminine and coquettish.
Two temperaments that are supposed to be in conflict coexist on the tattoo. The strange harmony makes the grimace more lifelike and ready to appear.
"The big ghost with both temperaments...should be Ibaraki Douji, right?" Kamiya thought in his heart.
At this time, the foot-seller seemed to have more expectations than the person involved, and her old eyes shone: "Master Kamiya, let's try it? Can you summon the ghost arm out of the body?"
"Um."
Kamiya responded, and he flicked his right wrist. The ghost cage hand originally attached to his right arm shrank, and the dark ghost scales disintegrated and returned to the tattoo on the shoulder blade.
Then, as if following instinct, Kamiya once again focused his body's attention entirely on his shoulder blades.
A thought came to my mind.
The ghost face tattoo on the shoulder blade instantly became distorted and more vivid.
The thick ghost hand covered with scales and red lines stretched out of thin air on the right side of Kamiyagawa's body.
The whole body is still illusory, with a translucent black background, but the scales are stained with a grayish-white shiny color similar to "Duoyi Po Grease". The original section of the severed limb was wrapped in a ball of black flames, burning fiercely. It was not connected to Kamiyagawa's body, but only echoed the ghost face tattoo on his back.
Because the second form of the ghost hand exists independently, it is more robust and sturdier than the ghost cage hand state.
Through the look of this suspended arm, you can even feel the invisible muscle texture under the violent Kong Wu appearance, and the smooth lines seem to be formed by delicate rivers.
There is no conflict between ferocity and beauty, and it can be said to be a creation of violent aesthetics.
"Beautiful! So beautiful, Lord Kamiya." The foot seller half complimented and half sincerely admired, "That's how it should be! Strong, powerful, powerful!"
This little old lady has a very limited vocabulary of praise.
Kamiya didn't respond to the old lady's compliments, but looked at the ghost arm he had just summoned, slightly dazed.
How to control this thing?
Although it seems that the ghost hand can be summoned in the second form quite easily, the control is still a bit unclear.
Kamiya subconsciously clenched his right hand into a fist, but the floating ghost hand did not move at all.
This arm exists independently and does not imitate the movements of his native hands.
But Kamiya can actually feel the existence of "it", and feel that although it is not connected to himself, it can be regarded as a part of his own body.
how to say……
Is the current experience like a visible phantom limb?
"It's part of my body, one with me."
Kamiyakawa convinced himself in his mind, and then felt the evil ghost tattoo on his shoulder blade again. This time, the floating ghost hand actually moved. Although he just made a simple gesture of clenching his fist, it was indeed an action according to Kamiya's wishes.
After that, it seemed very reluctant to do anything else.
The foot-seller came close to the floating ghost's arm and couldn't help but raise her hand to touch it.
Kamiyagawa:……
have a feeling.
The phantom limb was really touched...
"Master Kamiya, I need to get more used to your new arm. Regular control training and combat use will definitely allow you to control your arm better." The foot saleswoman seemed to see Kamiya's current situation at a glance. situation, reminded me like this.
"Um."
Why does regular control training sound like rehabilitation training?
The foot seller continued to observe and check the condition of the ghost hand, and said with great interest: "You will have to come to my place more often in the future. Master Kamiya's ghost hand still needs regular oiling and maintenance."
"Do you also need the blood of Kaitan with abnormal hands as material?"
"As for maintenance, other painstaking efforts are also possible. I think it's okay, old lady. Of course, it would be better to have that special painstaking care."
"Understood."
Not bad, the supply conditions for maintenance materials are not as demanding as those for awakening materials.
While discussing maintenance matters with the foot seller, Kamiya himself raised his right hand and touched the ghost arm floating beside him.
Buzz——
The phone vibrated at this moment.
[Ibaraki Doji’s hand has awakened! ]
[Hand of Ibaraki Doji (Legend): The arm of Ibaraki Doji, the Ghost of Rashomon, was severed by Onikiri. The reason has withered over time, but now it has been awakened and made available to you. It's yours now. ]
"It's really Ibaraki-douji's broken arm..."
When the [Ghost's Broken Arm] was acquired as a prop, it had no vitality and was just a shriveled limb.
In that state, "Kaitan Monogatari" was rated as "super epic".
Now that the awakening is successful and it has become [Legendary] quality, it is not surprising at all.
The speculation about the original owner of this ghost hand is also in line with expectations. It is better to say that the previous speculation has now been confirmed.
It is indeed Ibaraki Doji, the great ghost in the world.
"By the way, does Ibaraki Doji exist in this world? If one day in the future, I take his hand to fight with him...hiss, this other kind of sense of immorality..." Kamiya had some evil thoughts in his heart. .
…
After opening the second stage for Ibaraki Ghost Hand, Kamiya spent the next few days studying this "new toy".
I finally have a rough grasp of the essentials of control.
First of all, although the ghost hand exists independently and floating in the second form, it is actually closely connected with the tattoo on his shoulder blade.
If the straight line distance from the tattoo is seven or eight meters away, the link will be disconnected and it will automatically dissipate and come back.
So it can only be used close to yourself.
After two or three days of "phantom limb use" training, Kamiya became slightly more proficient in controlling Ibaraki's ghost hand.
Actions such as making fists, waving hands, and moving within a certain range can all be accomplished.
More complex behaviors are not available yet.
For now, the second stage of Ghost Hand may not be as effective as the Ghost Cage Hand form in actual combat.
Maybe it can only be used to smash the enemy stiffly, or use the extraordinary hardness of the ghost hand to move to the side for simple defense.
Being able to do this, Kamiya is quite satisfied.
This kind of thing cannot be rushed.
Kamiyagawa believes that as long as he slowly adapts to it and gradually improves the fit, he will definitely be able to control and use this ghost hand more flexibly.
It can be further developed for more powerful combat.
"Since the ghost hand is part of my body, I can definitely use it to release dragon thunder, right?"
Kamiya has even thought about this -
The violent ghost hand floating in the air grabbed a dazzling shining thunder gun from the void...
That scene must be very cool!
In addition, during the two days of studying the ghost hand, Kamiya also discovered a piece of good news, which was an unexpected benefit obtained during the awakening process of the ghost hand.
Perhaps due to the use of the heart blood of Duoyipo to awaken the ghost hand, Ibaraki's hand has always had a grayish-white shimmer that was not there before.
These white lights are not just simple skin effects, they can be used.
In the "first stage" of the ghost cage hand state, Kamiya can control the gray-white shimmer to condense on the palms and knuckles. The effect obtained by this is - he can forcibly remove the buff effect from a certain target by grabbing it. Come down.
Just like the original Duoyipo.
Kamiya would like to call it the "Grasp of Styx".
Presumably the ghost hand can also use this trick when it is levitating independently. But because the operation is too complicated, it cannot be implemented for the time being.
"Anyway, to a certain extent, I have inherited the ability of Duoyipo's relics."
