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How did Kakashi win his first battle against Zabuza? He simply used genjutsu to momentarily dazed Zabuza and then finished him off in one fell swoop.
Although there was an element of verbal manipulation involved, the old bug's reaction was far inferior to that of Finn and Brush, the two heroic spirits.
If Aizen hadn't wanted to avoid prematurely revealing the power of Kyoka Suigetsu, his solution would have been even simpler and more straightforward.
"Thanks."
Having calmed down, Matou Kariya spoke sincerely in a low voice.
"Hmph, it's just a fair trade."
Aizen glanced at Sakura, who was sleeping adorably, and said calmly, "But don't be too happy yet. This girl's body was modified by those 13 old insects. I can resolve the hidden dangers within her, but it's not a simple matter."
"Thank you for your help."
Matou Kariya's tone became more respectful, and he didn't say much in gratitude.
He knew that he had nothing of value besides this; even the Matou family's wealth was nothing more than insignificant possessions in his eyes.
Suddenly, Finn and Brush both assumed a defensive stance.
"Hand over that girl to me."
The sinister voice, tinged with murderous intent, seemed to lower the temperature of the air as Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes, suddenly appeared at the highest point of the ruins.
Upon seeing the newcomer, Aizen's lips curled up subtly.
"Does Your Excellency, the Hero King, intend to steal the spoils of war?"
Aizen countered in a loud voice.
"Are you looking to die, you piece of trash!"
The Hero King, his crimson eyes gleaming with murderous intent, spoke in a harsh tone, "Since when has a king's demands required the questioning of foolish commoners?"
"Is this how the so-called King of Heroes speaks so rudely?"
Diarmuid raised his gun and retorted sarcastically without backing down.
Swish! Swish! Swish! The Gate of Babylon opened again, and golden vortexes condensed into a large screen of light.
Gilgamesh's volatile attitude instantly plunged the atmosphere into an eerie and tense mood, and war was about to break out.
Seeing this, Aizen frowned slightly in confusion.
It looks like Tokiomi used a Command Spell.
Gilgamesh's behavior, acting like a relative had just arrived, clearly indicated that he had been provoked. The fact that he was still enraged even without using a Command Spell to stop Gilgamesh's actions was partly because Tokiomi Tohsaka had used a Command Spell.
Otherwise, if Gilgamesh was unwilling to do something, Tokiomi Tohsaka would have to use "a subject's plea" as an excuse.
At most, it would make Gilgamesh's mood a little unpleasant, but it wouldn't be that bad.
However, to be fair, the anger from having her face flashed before even meeting her wasn't as severe as I'd imagined.
"I was already losing interest in preparing this mess today, but it seems you're looking for death."
As soon as Gilgamesh finished speaking, a barrage of Noble Phantasms swept down from above.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Amidst the multicolored light, three figures each used their own methods to deal with the rain of magical artifacts, weaving through it with the elegance and danger of fish swimming in the water.
This scene caused Gilgamesh to frown deeply.
Neither Finn nor Diarmuid is inferior to Lancelot in martial arts, unless the latter regains consciousness and might be more powerful than a Lancer-class warrior. The three of them gathered in a small area form an impenetrable defense.
The space is only so big, and no matter how many Noble Phantasms there are, they cannot arrive at the same time. Even if they penetrate continuously and densely, the three of them working together can compensate for each other's minor flaws.
This was both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable.
It's not entirely impossible to take down three people with a volley of fire; it's possible with some high-level, permanent Noble Phantasms. But besides Diarmuid, who knows if the other two have any Noble Phantasms that can handle them?
After all, what stood in front of Gilgamesh was not some lowly soldier or heroic spirit.
As Finn said, a fine warrior is enough to quell the King of Heroes' anger.
As for bypassing the Servant and attacking directly at Gilgamesh, that would be an insult to Gilgamesh's pride.
He wouldn't hesitate to attack his Master, but his pride wouldn't allow him to bypass the battle with the Heroic Spirits and directly attack his Master.
"You do have some skill."
He made a condescending assessment and said coldly, "That old guy is dead. Now, just hand this girl over to me, and tonight will be over."
This is my final act of mercy; do not test my patience any further.
After speaking, Gilgamesh looked directly at "Kenneth".
He could tell that "Kenneth" possessed two heroic spirits.
He is the one who makes the decisions for this duo.
Aizen raised an eyebrow but did not answer immediately. Instead, he raised his voice and said, "Mr. Tokiomi, you should be able to hear me. It seems you already understand the noble lady's situation."
Logically speaking, it's only right that you take your daughter away.
"No! Absolutely not! This bastard is no longer fit to be Sakura's father!"
Suddenly, Matou Kariya interrupted, his voice trembling with emotion.
There was no movement or reaction from the shadows, but Aizen knew that the other party must be using a familiar to draw attention, otherwise Gilgamesh wouldn't have descended.
However, even with magic that can increase speed, it would still take Tokiomi Tohsaka, whose speed cannot match that of a Heroic Spirit, some time to arrive in person.
Aizen gave Kariya a reassuring look and continued, "However, as you have seen, this... Mr. Kariya has paid a heavy price for your daughter. It would be too much to just take her away like this over a mere disagreement."
"Furthermore, you are probably unaware of just how bad the child's condition is."
"Zoken Matou's physical body is not his own, and this name has been used for hundreds of years. It is unlikely that it is the name inherited by every generation of the Matou family."
He's probably clinging to life by altering his life form using insect magic, so even if we kill this physical body, will Zouken Matou really die?
This question not only startled Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had rushed over, but also made Kariya Matou pause in surprise.
"Are they dead?" Only the King of Heroes remained indifferent, acting as a mere spectator. Although he was ordered to bring Sakura back, since he was now dealing with three Heroic Spirits, it didn't count as violating a Command Seal.
He could just be a bystander and see what happened; he could also find some balance in the frustration and dissatisfaction he felt at Tokiomi's place.
"You probably can't handle this child's condition. With Zouken Matou's methods, you probably can't stop him from doing something to the child secretly."
"To be honest, I'm probably the only one who can solve this child's health problems right now."
Whoosh! A middle-aged man in a red suit swiftly slid across the flames beneath his feet.
At first glance, all that could be seen was him covered in sweat. Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had rushed over, stopped, panting, and looked up, saying, "Hmph, why should I believe you?"
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"Oh."
With a mocking laugh, Aizen feigned disdain and said, "If it weren't for me, Lord Tohsaka probably wouldn't have discovered what happened today until the day he dies. Since you couldn't solve it yourself, what other choice did you have?"
Tokiomi Tohsaka, who was in an extremely bad mood, looked unpleasant but didn't refute anything.
Is there any other way? Yes! Gilgamesh was gloating over Tokiomi Tohsaka's humiliation. He had at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, treasures in his treasury that could deal with such low-level magic. But Tokiomi Tohsaka had made him unhappy, so why should he offer to help?
Although Tokiomi Tohsaka, as the Master, knew about Gilgamesh's Noble Phantasm and trump cards, this was merely information that Gilgamesh openly revealed.
Given the King of Heroes' personality, would he provide a detailed explanation of the effects of each of his other Noble Phantasms, without mentioning the use of "Omniscient Star"?
Whether he knows the names of all the treasures or not, even if he were willing to tell, it wouldn't be something that could be explained in a few days and nights. He wouldn't waste his time doing something like that.
In fact, it was precisely because he was unaware of the abilities of the King of Heroes and the King of Release's other Noble Phantasms that Tokiomi Tohsaka was so conservative.
To be honest, in Aizen's eyes, his plan, if not perfect, was at least acceptable.
For someone encountering Heroic Spirits for the first time, describing their power is meaningless.
Since we've been dealt a good hand, there's no reason to reveal our hand at the start. What if the opponent has a counter-strategy?
It's perfectly normal to first detect other people's hidden cards and tactics, and then launch a decisive attack.
In his past life, many people mocked Tokiomi Tohsaka for being able to end the Holy Grail War on the first day, saying that he lost a war he thought he could win easily.
Is that really the case? It's just wishful thinking from a God's-eye view! Tokiomi Tohsaka doesn't even know how strong the King of Heroes really is. Besides, even if he did successfully use Ea in the original work, would he really have a guaranteed victory?
When the attack range is restricted by the suppressor, other non-primary targets have time to escape, or at least can be taken away with orders.
If he takes away the sword sheath with two Command Spells, then given Kiritsugu Emiya's ruthless methods, as long as he can hold off the King of Heroes, he might be able to kill Tokiomi Tohsaka, given his ability to kill Kenneth.
Don't talk about a sure win. When the gap between the two sides is not so large that it is truly insurmountable, there is never a sure win in war.
So why did Tokiomi Tohsaka end up like that...? Was his plan correct? Could it be that the King of Heroes was wrong? Did he not understand the King of Heroes' personality at all? His plan was not wrong in the first place, if he were obedient.
The biggest problem is that Gilgamesh won't follow his plan. To begin with, the way Tokiomi Tohsaka and Gilgamesh interact is problematic.
Tokiomi Tohsaka's attitude was merely a facade; he had no real intention of submitting to Gilgamesh, but his attitude forced the latter to accept it reluctantly.
For a king, it's perfectly normal to have some ministers and subordinates with impure motives. As long as these ministers' actions satisfy the king, he won't pursue whether they are truly loyal.
While being hypocritical, Tokiomi Tohsaka repeatedly angered Gilgamesh, which is the real reason.
On the contrary, now, both on the surface and in reality, the King of Heroes' dislike for Tokiomi Tohsaka is not as great as in the original work. At least, given Aizen's profound understanding of human nature, he is 90% confident that Gilgamesh has the idea of using someone else to kill Tokiomi Tohsaka.
Changing the Master is a possibility.
Judging from Tokiomi Tohsaka's current demeanor, his attitude when using Command Seals is extremely firm; he doesn't even bother with the slightest pretense.
This would certainly anger Gilgamesh, but stripping away the "hypocrisy" would...
The coat also changed Gilgamesh's perception of Tokiomi Tohsaka.
Unlike the decadence of a magician, this portrayal reveals the emotions of a normal father, and the decisive, lone wolf qualities that propelled the Tohsaka family to prominence have been swept away, leaving only "foolishness" in his previous description.
"hypocritical"
The impression.
So, it seems that Aizen was actually Tohsaka Tokiomi's savior.
Aizen, who had been quite interested, also felt much more relaxed, at least he no longer needed to make any special plans to save Tokiomi Tohsaka.
"Phew, I understand."
Forcing himself to calm down, Tokiomi Tohsaka bit his lip until it bled, his face contorted in a grimace: "Could you tell me where Zouken Matou is?"
"Heh, do you think there's a place more suitable for this child's body?"
Aizen pointed to Sakura, who was fast asleep in Kariya's arms.
Whoosh! The radiant Tokiomi Tohsaka could no longer contain his murderous intent.
His attitude surprised Aizen somewhat, but not entirely.
It's not wrong for magicians to seek the roots of things, but that doesn't mean traditional magicians are emotionless people.
Kenneth, who comes from a truly wealthy family, is far more legitimate than Tokiomi Tohsaka. His feelings for Sora are genuinely unaffected by any other factors.
Many people think that Tokiomi Tohsaka's idea is problematic, that if a child cannot inherit the Magic Crest, they should be sent away. In fact, Aizen quite supports Tokiomi's point of view.
People with exceptional talent but no power often suffer a tragic fate, just like Zenjou Aoi, who from the beginning only had two choices: Matou Kariya and Tohsaka Tokiomi. There were no other options besides the heirs of the two great families.
The relationship between Kariya and her childhood sweetheart was arranged by the old insect, only later was it interfered with by Tokiomi.
Moreover, Sakura Tohsaka's talent far surpasses that of her parents; without power, she will inevitably become a thorn in the side of others sooner or later.
The mystical world has many methods for seizing magic circuits.
Rin Tohsaka can't protect her sister forever; once she becomes mediocre, Sakura Tohsaka would probably be lucky to marry into a magic family.
If Sakura Tohsaka were to marry an ordinary person, she would be completely without protection, and being abducted would be a certainty, unless the man were to marry into her family.
Let's put it in a more vivid way.
Tokiomi Tohsaka has assets worth tens of millions, but due to strict rules, he can only leave his entire estate to one daughter, and the daughter who inherits the estate can never support or assist the other daughter in her career.
The two daughters are exceptionally beautiful and talented, each possessing the ability to grow a multi-million dollar fortune into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.
He chose his eldest daughter, so his younger daughter will have to start from scratch in the future. No matter how talented she is or how many academic qualifications she can obtain, she will ultimately lack the capital to build a career.
Making a hundred million from a million is always more difficult than making a million from ten thousand.
It's possible to make a fortune, but more likely it's impossible. Moreover, because of her beauty, she'll be secretly pressured by various suitors, and there's a risk of unspoken rules and shady methods used to try and get her youngest daughter.
At this moment, a powerful family suddenly appears and says they have no heir and need his daughter to be adopted as their heir. Given the generations of relationship between the three great families, Tokiomi Tohsaka never even considered the possibility that the other party might be deceiving him.
In fact, the situation between this father and daughter is very similar to that of Ultear and her mother in Fairy Tail. It's just that Tokiomi doesn't have Ultear's glorious and righteous shining performance, and Ultear didn't suffer as much as Sakura Tohsaka, which is why people have such different opinions about the two parents.