The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it.
Case File 2
20 May 2009
S.A. Renegade
Biting Spirit
You get this one from Sadakichi. You gotta hand over an Ox Bezoar. That's it! Come on. If you don't have an Ox Bezoar I feel sorry for you.
Missing Tiles
Notice that after you complete the Stare from the Cracks case, a new case will appear. Missing Tiles. It's from Narumi. Ha. Looks like he's lost his mahjong set. If you've been following my guide, you should already have all the pieces. Turn them all in for a hefty 10000 yen reward! Woo! We've got some real dough now! Can this day possibly get any better? I mean, we've won 10000 fucking yen plus nobody I know got killed in South Central L.A! If you haven't been following my guide, then I'm hurt. But I can forgive you... I guess. Use the search function and search for Dragon Tiles, Number Tiles, Scoring Sticks, and Four Wind Tiles to find out where you can get them. Come on, don't be lazy.
Photog Needed (1)
Tae wants a photo of the shrine at Shinoda. First you need to get the camera from Victor in Demons for Science (1). Once you do, head to Shinoda and search the bushes on the left side to find the spot where you need to take the photog.
Bug Collector (1)
This one's tough. You need to find a beetle. A surefire way to find one is to do the Cursed House quest and choose the big treasure box when Basilisk asks you. If that's not an option, you'll have to run around with finders keepers skill and hope you get lucky and find one. Not easy. I've found one right at the nameless shrine myself, so you might want to search there.
Selling Umbrellas
You get this one from one of the Kantou Haguro-Gumi punks in front of the Daikoku-Yu. This one's easy. Just hand over 2000 yen. Yeah, hurts, I know, but what can ya do.
Demons for Science! (2)
Oh screw you, Victor. Why don't you come out and say what you want instead of making us have to guess. Thankfully the tip isn't all that cryptic. He says needs a soulless demon with furious power. That tells us that it's a fury order demon. Well, it happens to be Fury Nezha. He does look like a Frankenstein monster, so I guess he has no soul. Nezha can be found in Dark Mannen-Cho and the training hall B2, but I've found that he's notorious for refusing to join you. If you have to create him, then read my Demon for Science (1) entry to learn the basics of how to get the demon you want. Nezha is level 14. Here's an example of how to create him: Skill Pixie + Volt Raiju.
I'm Collecting Demons
Psh, another demon request? Well at least this one tells us exactly which one he's looking for. It's a Jubokko. Jubokko is a frost order demon and he's level 23. If you want to create him read my Demon for Science (1) entry to learn the basics of how to get the demon you want. Here's an example of how to get a Jubokko: Pagan Mokoi + Pyro Orthrus.
It Came From The Sewer!
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-Flute of Rhone
Ohhh snap, this case is great. Why? Because as a reward you get the large tarrasque and can finally traverse the ocean! You're actually obligated to complete this quest later on, but let's do it right now. The sooner we can show that ocean who's boss the better. Besides, you do remember the mysterious blonde man telling us to check out the catholic church don't you? And the only way to get there is by sea. You're just as curious as I am about that aren't you? Of course you are! So let's do this.
Take the case and go to the manhole in front of Ushigome Gaeri Bridge. Talk to the dude there and say you're here for le sewer case. You'll get the chance to say what exactly the large tarrasque is. Obviously the coolest answer is a white alligator! But let's move on. The dude's actually a demon and he wants you to find his G, the Large Tarrasque. Apparently he got hammered and drifted out west? I dunno. Well, we know Tsukigata Village's out west, and that's where he is. I'd rather not pay the 1000 yen to make the trip, I mean seriously 1000 fucking yen? Are you fuckin' loco? But them's the breaks. So get back over to Tsukigata Village. Once there, head straight for the residential area east of the resort environs. You'll find some brats picking on the tiny tarrasque. One of them even says to smash it and kick its shell! The fuck? That's kind of unnecessary. Let's rough these little hoes up. Well, that's what I'd wish you could do but unfortunately the only two options you get is to either bribe them or give up. COME ON! I've killed fiends, I can take these three little bitches easy! Uh, anyway, yeah, choose to bribe them. You'll have to hand over 3 Jin Dans. Well that's easy. You should already have this many, easy.
The kids leave and the Large Tarrasque will now take you on a ride whenever you want! Woooo! You got any idea how many possibilities that opens up for us? It's crazy. The Large Tarrasque will also give you a box that keeps you young forever as long as you don't open it, but the jackass drops it and its ill effects hit you, bringing you down to 1 HP and MAG. You get the option of forgiving him or giving him hell. Normally I'd be mad but I'm too stoked about being able to travel over water so I'ma let this slide, let me ride. Just another homicide. You also get a Bead of Life as a reward. Pretty awesome. Alright, so! Now that that's done with, head back to the detective agency. We've still got waaaay more stuff to do at the capital. Don't forget to rest and replenish your health.
Fear of Betobeto
Check out this case file. I'm pretty sure the Herald of Yatagarasu is the one who gives it to you. Looks like some schmuck called Betobeto (what?) is roaming around Kasumidai. Take the case and head over. This case is especially awesome because it grants us access to Kasumidai! Fuck yeah. Head up to the guard post and then take a right. You'll hear some footsteps and be thrust into battle!
---Boss: Fury Rumored Obariyon---
My level: 25
This fight's gonna take a while. There are tons of these little hoes. And they have a shitload of HP. Hell, ten shitloads. Plus, they're a lot more dangerous than the Makamis since they use very powerful physical attacks that don't have much startup. These guys are frail to wind and death and like to surround you, so they're just begging to be pummeled by a demon's Mazan. However, the true trick to winning this battle without a hitch is to use either Wind Sword or Pagan Sword (your pick). Just use Pagan Sword at the beginning of the battle, and keep reapplying it every time it wears off. Then just go crazy and spam your combos endlessly. This makes you nigh untouchable! The spinning slash at the end of your bread and butter combo is especially useful for frail stunning Obariyons all around you. That's all there is to this fight. Just keep doing this and you'll win easily.
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After the battle you've receive a 32 Gunto. What is this I don't even. Looks like it's a crappy axe. Oh well, I'm sure it's SOMEHOW useful right?
The Curse Reborn
You get this case from Tsunagatsu. He's the devil summoner in a navy officer uniform standing near a car on the east side of Kasumidai.
Note that to reach the North Training Hall you have to take the streetcar to Fukagawa-Cho and then walk all the way to the north part and then use the Large Tarrasque just to swim over the tiny pond to the island in the middle. Here you'll find another 8 red crystals. You know what you have to do. Make sure you get an incense from every one. Yeah, I know you just did that in the previous training hall and you're tired but hang in there! You can do it.
Once you're done with the red crystals, you'll have already noticed there's an Oni standing on the north side. This guy probably has something to do with Tsunagatsu's curse. After saving, go talk to him. Looks like he is the one responsible for the curse. He'll summon his brothers (and he has tons of them) and you'll go into battle. Pfft. This guy actually thinks he's got a chance?
---Boss: Fury Oni---
My level: 30
There are tons of these guys and you'll have to kill them all. As per usual with these types of fights, the best way to go about things is to continually imbue your sword with the element they're frail to. These Onis are frail to both electricity and death, so you have a choice of either going with Volt Sword or Pagan Sword. It's up to you. Next, have two demons who know either Mazio or Mudoon. Set them to use these skills repeatedly. As soon as the fight starts cast Pagan (or volt) sword on yourself, and recast it every time it runs out. In this way you're almost untouchable because every hit from your sword will stun them. The spin at the end of your bread and butter combo is especially effective at stunning any dudes that try to surround you.
This fight'll be similar to the Obariyon fight in the Betobeto quest, but unlike the Obariyons, these Onis are quite a bit more dangerous. Even with Pagan Sword they're still likely to get a few hits in on you and your demons so it's a good idea to have some form of Dia handy. Finally, these whores can also use Luck Roulette of the Beast. If you get a particularly nasty bad luck effect like I did in my video (Raidou's attacks will whiff), it's a good idea to just use a luck locust and negate the effect. It's not worth fighting the entire battle whiffing your attacks when luck locusts are so easy to get.
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Apparently, murdering this Oni won't undo the curse on Tsunagatsu. It will, however, give us a case closed, and the reward is Bizen-Osafune.
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