Fantasy Sengoku Chronicles (1-8)

Fantasy Warring States Chronicles

(1)

On a hot afternoon in August 2000, the apartment complex
was unusually quiet as everyone was taking a nap at home to escape the heat, with only a few cicadas chirping hoarsely. Xiao Dong
was playing .

The game was called "Warring States Chronicles." Xiao Dong didn't know where he got the game; he'd stumbled upon it while organizing his "stock" of belongings
, assuming it was one he'd bought before, so he hadn't paid much attention. But when he started playing it, he realized he'd never
actually played it before—it was such a classic. The game was very faithful to the history of the Japanese Warring States period; it was
an RPG + AVG + SLG game, but the developer was listed as "Tenchi," nothing more.

Xiao Dong was intently typing on his computer when suddenly a strong wind arose outside, dark clouds
obscured everything, and lightning ripped through the tranquil earth. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck Xiao Dong's telephone line,
and the current flowed along the line into his computer, causing the monitor to flicker.

After a flash of light, Xiao Dong disappeared, and the monitor displayed the words: "Newcomer Joins."
This was followed a data sheet: "Name: Xiao Dong, Male, Age Unknown, Type: Ordinary, Abilities Unknown." A few seconds
later, the text slowly disappeared, a puff of white smoke rose from the back of the computer, and it crashed.

In 1467 (the first year of the ōnin era), in the Kinai region of Japan, war raged. During the late
Muromachi period , the Ashikaga shogunate's influence waned.
The battle between the Hosokawa clan, led by Hosokawa Katsumoto, and the Yamana clan, led by Yamana Sōzen, swept across the Kinai region. After a series of fierce battles, both families were severely
weakened war ended in a draw. This conflict, known as the "ōnin War," marked the beginning of Japan's Sengoku period.

The daimyo and shojo (minor lords) of various regions rose up in independence, breaking free from the rule of the shogunate and establishing their own kingdoms
. To survive in this turbulent era, "force" became the only effective tool, a brutal struggle where the
strong preyed on the weak . The shojo constantly fought to protect their territories, while the daimyo
continuously expanded their territories through war to strengthen their power and vie for control of all of Japan.

"The world, after a long period of unity, tends to divide; after a long period of division, tends to unite." It is also said that "troubled times produce heroes." Japan's Sengoku period,
lasting a century , produced numerous renowned generals and heroes.
From Uesugi Kenshin, known as the "Dragon of Echigo," to Oda Nobunaga, the "Sixth Heaven Demon King," to Takeda Shingen, the "Tiger of Kai," the fascinating stories begin.

In May 1560 (Eiroku 3), Oda Nobunaga, then a shojo of Owari, with his extraordinary wisdom and
courage, combined with brilliant command, achieved a decisive victory against the powerful Tokai general Imagawa Yoshimoto, whose forces outnumbered his own,
and even beheaded the enemy chieftain. This was the Battle of Okehazama, the battle that made Nobunaga famous. At this time, Kyoto
was also facing turmoil…

On a stormy night, the streets of Kyoto were deathly silent. The council chamber of the Miyoshi family was dimly lit.
In the center sat a middle-aged man in fine clothes, flanked by three armored samurai.

“It’s time. Yoshiteru is becoming increasingly uncontrollable; he’s already a threat to us
,” the samurai in black armor spoke first.

“Yes, if this continues, our control over the capital will weaken, and our strength will be
diminished. This is very dangerous!” a samurai in red armor chimed in.

“Brother, make a decision quickly, or it might be too late…” the black-armored samurai shouted sternly.

The middle-aged man in fine clothes listened to the three men's words, then fell silent, lost in thought.

"Brother, brother, the fate of the Miyoshi family is in your hands!!"

Thunder and lightning raged outside, the wind howled against the windows, and the oil lamp
flickered incessantly. Inside, however, the atmosphere was unusually heavy.

"Alright, as everyone wishes, go and make your preparations. We'll act in three days."

Meanwhile, at the Muromachi Palace in Kyoto.

"Listen, Imagawa has been defeated!"

"Yes, I heard he was defeated by someone with the nickname Oda Nobunaga, and even his head was cut off."

"The situation has changed inexplicably again. We should also take action."

Two men were having a secret conversation under the lamplight. One wore official robes, a long sword at his waist, his slightly dark
face reflecting a life of hardship, his lips tightly pressed together, revealing a resolute character. The other was casually
dressed, his ornate attire indicating a high status, a gentle smile always playing on his lips.

"General, the Miyoshi family has been very active lately. I wonder what they're up to this time. You must be careful
!" the ornately dressed man said in a low voice.

"Yes, I understand. Fujitaka, you must be careful too." The military officer pressed his long sword.

"Thank you, General!"

"You don't need to be so polite. I, Yoshiteru, am not one for such formalities."

"No, no, etiquette is essential."

"Alright, alright. By the way, please go to the temple and check on my younger brother, Yoshiaki, and tell him to be careful as well."

"Yes, I understand. Then I'll take my leave. Take care!"

Fujitaka bowed and quietly went to the temple. There was a monk on night duty at the entrance. He hurriedly went up to him and asked, "Is Lord Yoshiaki
here?"

The monk carefully examined Fujitaka: "Who are you?"

"I am Hosokawa Fujitaka." Fujitaka said, pulling at his outer robe.

"So it's Lord Hosokawa. Please come with me." The night-watching monk hurriedly led Fujitaka through the dark corridor
to a quiet bedroom. The monk opened the wooden door and turned to leave.

In the dim light inside, a tall, thin monk was taking care of a "patient." Fujitaka stared at the two men
in surprise . The monk, noticing someone enter the room, looked up at Fujitaka. By the lamplight
, Fujitaka could see that although the monk was unassuming, he possessed a resolute and unyielding air.

"You must be Lord Yoshiaki? I am Hosokawa Fujitaka." Fujitaka bowed deeply.

"You needn't be so polite. I am merely an ordinary monk. Please sit." The monk smiled and returned the
bow.

"Lord Yoshiaki, this person…"

"Oh, this child…"

"What, a child?" Fujitaka looked at the "patient" lying there in astonishment.

"Yes, I found this child behind the Buddha statue not long ago during evening prayers. At the time, he was hungry…"
"He was unconscious from hunger and exhaustion." Yoshiaki gently stroked the child's face with affection. Fujitaka

then carefully examined the enigmatic boy. The boy looked quite young, and
although not exactly handsome, he possessed an inexplicable charm that could captivate anyone's heart.

"Has he not woken up yet?" Fujitaka asked softly. Yoshiaki

shook his head, sighed, and gently stroked the child's forehead. The child's body stirred
slightly , letting out a soft groan, and slowly opened his eyes, looking around at the unfamiliar surroundings.

"Where is this? Why am I here?" "

This is Myojeku-ji Temple in Kyoto. I don't know how you got here. When I found you, you were already
unconscious ."

"My goodness, how did I end up here all of a sudden? What happened?" (Needless to say, everyone
knows this is the protagonist of the story, Koto.)

"Young man, what's your name? How did you get here?" Yoshiaki asked.

"What year is it now?" "Xiao Dong asked back.

"Oh, you're really strange, asking me a question instead. It's the third year of Eiroku now." Yoshiaki
replied .

"My goodness, the third year of Eiroku in Japan, 1560?!" Xiao Dong was momentarily at a loss, flustered
.

Yoshiaki and Fujitaka looked at the enigmatic young man before them, wondering what he was thinking, and neither of them
asked. After a while, Xiao Dong gradually came back to reality.

"Right, thank you for saving my life. May I ask your name?" Xiao Dong bowed deeply to Yoshiaki.

"No need to be polite. This humble monk is Ashikaga Yoshiaki, and this gentleman beside me is Hosokawa Fujitaka." Yoshiaki
introduced Fujitaka beside him.

"Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Hosokawa Fujitaka, oh, could it be the Ashikaga Shogunate?!" Xiao Dong exclaimed.

"My elder brother is none other than Ashikaga Yoshiteru." Yoshiaki said solemnly.

Xiao Dong quickly straightened up: "I am truly sorry for my rudeness." "

By the way, young man, you haven't told me where you're from yet?"

Xiao Dong had already prepared his answer in his mind: "I was originally the son of a Ming Dynasty merchant ship captain. After being shipwrecked
, I drifted to the inner harbor and eventually arrived in Kyoto."

"Oh, I see." Fujitaka and Yoshiaki looked enlightened: "So, what do you plan to
do from now on?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Dong couldn't help but worry about his future, feeling a pang of sadness. He
was alone and helpless in this era, and had no idea how he would live in the future. He couldn't help but sigh.

After observing for a while and hearing Xiao Dong's story, Fujitaka felt a strange
and subtle feeling. He felt a fatherly concern for this mysterious young man.
Seeing Xiao Dong's worried face, he made an important decision: "If possible, why don't you
live with me? " Hearing this

, Xiao Dong felt a surge of warmth in her heart, her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes. Fujitaka, thinking she
had done something wrong, hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, don't cry. If you don't want to, that's fine..."

"No, no, I'm just too happy," Xiao Dong quickly explained.

"Yes, staying at Fujitaka-sama's house is indeed a good decision. Although this is a temple, there are still many
inconveniences," Yoshiaki wholeheartedly agreed.

"Then it's decided. Come back to the manor with me tomorrow, and rest well here tonight." After saying this, he and
Yoshiaki left the room.

Koto lay on the tatami mat, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, recalling everything that had happened—it was all too
unbelievable. The rain continued to fall outside the window, pattering against the glass, and through
the rain, he could hear indistinct voices. Koto got up to find the source of the sound. He quietly went to
a shrine and, peeking through the crack in the door, saw Fujitaka and Yoshiaki talking.

"Lord Yoshiaki, Lord Yoshiteru has sent me to remind you to be careful. Recently, Miyoshi Nagayoshi and the three members of the Miyoshi family
have been acting strangely, and Matsunaga Hisahide of Yamato is also making moves. We fear something may happen," Fujitaka said gravely.

"I've also noticed something. I will be more careful. Please tell my brother, and also ask him to be vigilant
. Thank you!"

"No, no, you're welcome. It's my duty."

"Oh, by the way, wasn't Ashikaga Yoshiteru strangled by Miyoshi and Matsunaga?" This led to Yoshiaki's later return to secular life
. Should I remind them?

Xiao Dong was at a loss. The conversation gradually faded, and Xiao Dong had no choice but to give up and
return to his room.

The next morning, Fujitaka pushed open the door to greet him. Xiao Dong rubbed his still groggy head;
he didn't even know when he had fallen asleep after returning to his room last night.

"How are you? Feeling better?" Fujitaka asked with concern.

"Much better."

"Then let's set off!"

"Where are we going?"

"My house! How could you forget?" "

Xiao Dong then remembered that from today onwards, he would be living with the refined and scholarly Fujitaka. After
washing up, he bid farewell to Yoshiaki and left the temple. The streets of Kyoto were rather desolate due to years of war, and Xiao
Dong deeply felt the devastation and suffering that war had inflicted on the people.

Suddenly, a horse's neighing came from not far away, followed by screams of people scattering and hiding. Xiao Dong
hurriedly asked, "Lord Fujitaka, what happened?"

Fujitaka sighed deeply, his face showing grief and indignation: "It's Miyoshi's army recruiting again. It's
always like this, sigh!"

The cavalry gradually galloped towards them, led by a samurai in crimson armor. Upon seeing Fujitaka
, the samurai's expression immediately became arrogant. He looked at Xiao Dong beside Fujitaka with disdain and
said, "Lord Fujitaka, good morning. Where did you find such a bastard?" Upon hearing this, Xiao

Dong was enraged and wanted to confront the samurai, but he felt his hand being tightly gripped.
Turning around , he saw it was Lord Fujitaka. Although Fujitaka stopped him, Xiao Dong felt the hand holding his wrist
trembling uncontrollably, revealing that Fujitaka was also extremely angry at that moment.

The samurai looked at Xiao Dong with disdain, and then Fujitaka spoke up: "Lord Nagayoshi, you seem to have quite the leisure, huh? What's going on?"
"Oh, have all the soldiers been given leave?"

"You! Fine! We'll talk about it later. Let's go!" Nagayoshi cracked his whip and led the soldiers behind him
out .

"This guy is too arrogant." Koto muttered indignantly.

Fujitaka shook his head: "There's nothing we can do. He's Miyoshi Nagayoshi, one of the three members of the Miyoshi family.
He's practically Nagayoshi's right-hand man. The capital region is controlled by Miyoshi Nagayoshi, so he can act as he pleases. Little brother,
I forgot to ask your name?"

Koto thought for a moment: "You can call me Higashimaru from now on."

"Alright, Higashimaru, come with me to the general's mansion first, then we'll go back to my house." "After saying that, he pulled Xiao Dong straight to the General's
Mansion.

Since Fujitaka frequently came and went from the General's Mansion, no one questioned or stopped them along the way. As they walked to
the back garden of the General's Mansion, the fragrance of flowers wafted over them. The colorful flowers in the garden were vying for attention. A
girl about his age was playing with several maids, and a couple stood nearby. The man was tall and thin, but
his body looked very strong. He had a dark face and his eyes were sharp. The woman beside him was tall and slender,
dressed in plain clothes, with a light touch of powder on her face. Her pretty face had a pair of dark eyes, and her arched eyebrows were partially hidden by her
bangs . Her lips were slightly parted, making one want to kiss them. Her full breasts were
tied high in her kimono, and they were at least 38 inches.

Just as Xiao Dong was having impure thoughts, Fujitaka pulled him to the couple: "General, Fujitaka
greets you ."

"Oh, Fujitaka, come, let's go to my room." "Madam, go and stay with Ayu for a while." He
gently stroked his wife's pretty face, then turned and went into the house with Tengxiao.

The woman straightened her clothes, which her husband had wrinkled, and walked towards the girl who was playing. "Mama, come
and play too!" "The little girl ran happily in the courtyard. Seeing her daughter's joyful appearance, the woman's face was　　　　filled with 　　a
happy smile .

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... Alas, it's truly a cruel twist of fate. The Ashikaga family has been the Shogun of the shogunate for generations, holding high positions and wielding immense power. By my father's generation, the feudal lords in various regions were all harboring their own agendas and plotting against the Shogunate, paying no heed to the Shogunate's authority, and acting hypocritically. By my generation, the situation had already slipped out of the Shogunate's control. Numerous warlords had risen up: in Kyushu, there were the Shimazu, Ryuzoji, and ōtomo clans; in Chugoku, there were the Amago clan and the cunning Mori clan; in Shigoku, there was Chōsokabe Motochika; in Dewa, there was the Mogami clan; in Mutsu, there was the Date clan ; in Echigo, there was the Nagakage clan; in Kai-no-Shinobu, there was the Takeda clan; in Kanto, there were the Hojō and Satomi clans; and although Imagawa Yoshimoto of the Tokai clan had died in battle, the Imagawa clan's power was still considerable . There was also Saitō Dosan, the "Viper" of Mino; the newly rising Oda Nobunaga of Owari; the Honganji clan, whose influence extended almost throughout the country; and countless other smaller powers. The greatest threat to the Kinai region was Miyoshi Nagayoshi . "I, a general, can't even control a region as small as the capital. How pathetic!" Tears silently streamed down his cheeks , and Fujitaka, deeply moved, couldn't help but sigh. 　　Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere, Koto also couldn't hold back his tears. Only then notice the unfamiliar child beside Fujitaka. He carefully examined the child before him. The child wasn't particularly handsome, but he had a strong physique and exuded a strong attraction— a special kind of charm. Seeing him silently weeping, one felt an urge to comfort him. This was truly unbelievable! Yoshiaki felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to the child before him, but many questions also arose in his mind: He... "Where did you come from? And how did you end up with Fujitaka?" 　　Yoshiteru looked at Fujitaka with a questioning gaze. Fujitaka hurriedly reported to Yoshiteru everything Koto had told him , and Yoshiteru listened, nodding repeatedly. Koto had also recovered from the somber atmosphere and sat down respectfully After listening to Fujitaka's report, Yoshiteru looked Koto up and down. Koto had a good impression of the general in front of him. He had been very nervous when he first entered the room, but gradually calmed down after listening to Yoshiteru and Fujitaka's conversation . 　　Yoshiteru suddenly asked Koto, "According to Fujitaka, you were shipwrecked and ended up there, and then you eventually made your way to Kyoto?" 　　"Yes, Lord Yoshiteru," Koto replied respectfully, bowing. 　　"Why did you come to Kyoto from there? Why didn't you stay there? Wouldn't it have been easier to catch a ship back ?" " 　　Xiao Dong was caught off guard by the question and didn't know how to answer. His mind raced, trying to come up with a plausible . 　　Seeing Xiao Dong's stammering, Yoshiteru's expression changed drastically: "Tell me, are you a spy sent by Miyoshi?!" 　　"No, no, I'm absolutely not!!" Xiao Dong hurriedly protested: "I heard my father say that Japan is a beautiful place, and Kyoto is like our capital, Yingtianfu, which gathers the best and most beautiful things , so I've always wanted to see it." 　　Anyone with a brain could see that this reason was full of holes, but for some reason, Yoshiteru nodded , as if he believed it without a doubt: "Then what are your plans for the future?" 　　"I'm all alone, going wherever I feel like. I'm currently being taken in by Lord Fujitaka and will be staying at his residence for the time being." 　　"Oh." 　　"Lord Yoshiteru, when I came here today, Miyoshi Nagayoshi was arresting people all over the streets. It seems they're planning something. You must be careful!" 　　Fujitaka's concerned expression deeply moved Yoshiteru and Kotobuki, who were both present. Yoshiteru excitedly grasped Fujitaka's hand, saying, "Be careful yourself! "

Seeing the deep affection between the ruler and his subject, Xiao Dong blurted out, "Lord Yoshiteru, please be
careful of Matsunaga Hisahide!" As soon as the words left his mouth, Xiao Dong immediately regretted it. How could he have revealed
such a "secret"?!

Yoshiteru and his companion were stunned by his words. "What did you say?" they
asked simultaneously.

Seeing that his words were already out, Xiao Dong knew there was no going back, so he simply said, "I said, Lord
Yoshiteru, please be careful of Matsunaga Hisahide of Yamato. He may be conspiring with Miyoshi Nagayoshi to harm you."

"Who are you? How do you know about Matsunaga Hisahide and Miyoshi Nagayoshi?" Yoshiteru
stared at Xiao Dong with fear.

Xiao Dong had anticipated Yoshiaki's question and calmly replied, "I came all the way to
Kyoto , based on my observations and the conversations of people along the way."

Yoshiaki couldn't help but have a new understanding of the child before him. This child was not as
simple as he had imagined; everything about him was shrouded in mystery, a mysterious blackness that deeply captivated him. "He is definitely
not an ordinary child!" Yoshiaki was even more certain of his thoughts, but what was more worrying at the moment was that if
the child's words were true, then the current situation and the future fate of his side needed to
be carefully reconsidered.

Fujitaka was also shocked after hearing Xiao Dong's words. It was truly unexpected that the child he had brought would have such astonishing
words; it was too incongruous with his age. However, upon careful analysis, his words did indeed
make sense . If, unfortunately, his words proved true, Matsunaga Hisahide was indeed colluding with Miyoshi Nagayoshi, then the consequences would be unimaginable.
Fujitaka broke out in a cold sweat.

Just then, Yoshiaki spoke up: "Fujitaka, don't go back today. I need to
discuss this with you again."

"Yes, General," Fujitaka agreed without hesitation.

Yoshiaki then said to Koto, "You don't mind staying at my house for a day, do you?"

"Of course, then I'll trouble you," Koto hurriedly returned the greeting. Afterwards, Yoshiaki and Fujitaka hurriedly
went to another room, closing the door tightly so that no sound could be heard.

Bored, Koto went to the back garden of the General's mansion. The women and the girl had vanished. The
quiet garden was filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers. The tranquil atmosphere allowed Koto's heart to rest peacefully. Strolling in this beautiful
garden felt like returning to nature. As Koto walked, he recalled the series of bizarre
events . He was clearly playing a computer game, so how did he end up in ancient Japan? Could it be that lightning?!
It must be! Sigh, what should he do now?

Lost in thought, he arrived at the door of another room. Although the door was closed,
strange . Curious, Xiao Dong pressed his ear to the door.

Inside, a woman was... a live sex show was unfolding. A woman, her clothes undone, lay sprawled out, emitting
seductive moans. One hand gently grasped and kneaded her proud breasts, while the other hand plunged deep into her
secret place, kneading it vigorously. Streams of vaginal fluid flowed down her buttocks, soaking her clothes
. The fluid gushed from her vagina, flowing down to her anus like a small waterfall. Her nipples, engorged from the vigorous kneading
, stood erect like two ripe grapes. The intense activity caused beads of sweat to appear on her snow-white body
.

Xiao Dong was, after all, a boy. Although young, his physical development was no less than that of an adult.
His normal male physiological responses awakened, and his crotch was bulging with his
erection ears like a spell, burning with desire.
He involuntarily let out soft groans, tiptoeing silently to the woman's side,
carefully admiring her alluring body. His hands quietly crept up to her snowy breasts.

Xiao Dong's hands seemed to possess magic; each time they brushed against her nipples, her body trembled slightly, as if
electric currents were flowing through her, waves of pleasure washing over her: "Oh...oh...so good! Hmm...hmm...
harder !..." Her pretty eyes involuntarily opened slightly, and upon seeing that the lovely woman before her was Xiao Dong, she was
startled, twisting her body and struggling to get up.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Dong panicked and hurriedly hugged her tightly, pressing his lips to hers.
The rough action made her lose herself, and the man's unique scent intoxicated her. Her hands unconsciously wrapped around Xiao Dong's
back. Xiao Dong slowly felt her sucking his tongue, and she would occasionally tease him by pushing her tongue into his
mouth resist any longer and ripped off his clothes, revealing his muscular body.
Although his body wasn't covered in muscles like a bodybuilder, it was still well-defined. His
penis it was clear that it was already five or six inches long even when not erect.

The woman eagerly grasped Xiao Dong's penis and began to stroke it. This was Xiao Dong's first time experiencing this, and he felt
incredibly . He let out soft moans with each stroke, and his hands didn't stop either. One hand rubbed the woman's pink
nipples and occasionally traced her areola with his fingertips, while the other hand explored her vagina and vigorously rubbed her clitoris.

"Oh...oh...so good...so good..." The woman eagerly grabbed Xiao Dong's penis
and guided it into her vagina. Perhaps because she hadn't had sex in a long time, her vagina was a little tight, but this
only stimulated Xiao Dong. The friction between her narrow vagina and his penis brought him unprecedented pleasure, making him
thrust wildly like a madman. Even if there was a knife to his throat, he wouldn't stop.

"So good...so good...such a tight little hole...I'll fuck you to death...oh...oh..."

"Mmm...mmm...my dear husband...my little hole feels so good...thrust harder...my darling
...big cock brother...so big...I like it so much..."

Xiao Dong's back was a little sore from the woman's grip, but he didn't care. Each time he pulled out, only
the glans at the entrance. When he thrust in, he almost shoved both testicles in as well. Sometimes he went in deeply, sometimes shallowly, sometimes he hit
his cervix. The woman was so excited that she bit Xiao Dong's shoulder to keep him from making too much noise.

"Oh...oh...oh...I can't take it anymore...I'm about to come...I'm coming...I'm coming..."

"Wait a little longer, I'm almost there too...mmm...mmm..."

The woman could no longer hold back, and a gush of vaginal fluid spurted out, flowing
out . Xiao Dong felt as if his glans had been showered with hot water, and a tingling sensation traveled up his spine.
He also ejaculated his first ejaculation. The two of them breathed heavily and kissed, like a loving couple.

Only then did Xiao Dong
realize so much that
he was at a loss for what to do. The woman said with a coquettish laugh, "You little devil, you 've already played with her, why are you still pretending! You..." As she spoke, she offered her fiery 　　red lips again , greedily demanding a kiss.

(To be continued)

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... The two reveled in each other's tenderness, their tongues intertwining and sucking, their hands also busy caressing each other's bodies. 　　Xiao Dong began to see the woman before him in a new light. Although she was married and had children , her body was remarkably well-maintained. Her firm breasts surpassed those of an 18 or 19-year-old girl , so full that it took two arms to barely support one. Her slender waist could be encircled with just one sparse pubic hair beneath her slightly protruding belly concealed her alluring vulva. From their earlier passionate lovemaking, the pubic hair was glistening with their love juices, creating a rather beautiful sight. Her long, slender, snow-white legs inspired a desire to lift and kiss them, and her delicate pink feet were exquisitely beautiful. 　　The woman, in turn, grew increasingly delighted with Xiao Dong. While not exceptionally handsome, he possessed a unique allure , captivating her completely, body and soul. His dark skin looked very healthy, with well-defined features; looking further down, his penis was thick and elastic, at least seven inches long even in its semi-soft state, the glans as big as a mushroom, glistening with lustful fluids, making one's heart itch, and the vagina couldn't help but flow with lustful fluids again. 　　Time passed slowly without them noticing, and the sky gradually darkened. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door: "Madam, dinner is ready, the General invites you to join us." It was a servant from the General's mansion delivering a message from the General, startling the two lovers who were still immersed in their lovemaking. 　　The two hurriedly got up and dressed, the Madam going out first to dismiss the servant, afraid that the servant would discover that there was a man other than the General in her room , Xiao Dong also hurriedly slipped back to his room to prepare for dinner. Just as he passed the room where he had just made love with his wife, he inadvertently noticed a wet patch on the floor outside the door. Xiao Dong squatted down, dipped his finger in it, and smelled it. The stench was strong and fishy. Xiao Dong immediately realized that someone had seen him and his wife, and that this person had masturbated outside. Who was this person? If he reported this to the general, his life would be in danger. 　　Thinking about it, he broke out in a cold sweat. He couldn't worry about anything else; he had to go to dinner first! Xiao Dong made and headed straight for the front courtyard of the general's mansion. 　　When he entered the room, he saw that Yi Hui and Teng Xiao were already there. His wife was sitting next to Yi Hui, pouring him wine . When she saw Xiao Dong enter, a blush appeared on her cheeks, and she lowered her head in embarrassment. Xiao Dong also felt his face burning and quickly lowered his head to his seat. 　　Upon seeing Xiao Dong arrive, Yoshiaki and Fujitaka exchanged glances. Fujitaka spoke first: "Dong, the General and I discussed the situation at length and re-analyzed the current circumstances. We believe the situation is extremely dire; the situation in Kyoto is critical, and a major battle is imminent. During our discussion, we felt that you…" 　　Xiao Dong tensed up, listening intently. 　　"You possess extraordinary intelligence. Although you are young, your observational skills are remarkably strong. I'd like to keep you by the General's side to assist him. Would you be willing?" 　　"Yes, I desperately need someone like you," Yoshiaki echoed. 　　"But I'm still a child…" Xiao Dong muttered hesitantly. 　　"That doesn't matter. Don't you Chinese have a saying, 'Wisdom isn't limited by age'?" Fujitaka's sudden remark left Xiao Dong speechless. 　　The lady on the other side turned to Xiao Dong with affectionate eyes and said, "You should stay here for now. It's not very convenient for a child like you to stay at Lord Fujitaka's house. I'll take care of you." 　　Xiao Dong felt hot all over under the lady's gaze. He thought about it carefully. Yoshiteru was a good person. If he could save his life, he should give it a try. How exciting it would be to change history! With that thought, Xiao Dong agreed to Yoshiteru's request and decided to stay: "Then I'll trouble you, General and Lady. Please take care of me !" 　　"Hahahaha...hahahaha...good, good, good!" Yoshiteru and Fujitaka looked at each other and burst into laughter, probably because of the joy of achieving their goal. 　　The atmosphere of the banquet that followed was very harmonious until Tamaki appeared. Tamaki appeared at the banquet in a gorgeous kimono . Yoshiteru smiled and introduced Tamaki to Kotobuki: "Kotobuki, meet my daughter Tamaki. You two met in the garden this afternoon. Tamaki, this is Higashimaru. You two should become good playmates from now on!" 　　After Tamaki finished speaking, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes. Then she looked at Kotobuki with a strange gaze, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly. She let out a soft snort as a response to her father. Yoshiteru couldn't help but shake his head, feeling quite troubled by his pretty princess. 　　Kotobuki, however, didn't show any unusual expression because of Tamaki's behavior. He chatted calmly with Fujitaka beside him. Tamaki was furious that Kotobuki . But because her father was present, she couldn't throw a tantrum. She could only stare at Kotobuki with her pretty eyes. 　　Kotobuki wondered if she didn't know? But for some reason, he found Tamaki very amusing. The angrier she got, the more he wanted to tease her. Suddenly, a freshwater fish appeared in his bowl. Who had placed it there for him? He glanced at the person beside him and noticed a pair of eyes looking at him as well. When their eyes met, he realized it was his wife gazing at him with deep affection. 　　A warm feeling welled up inside him, perhaps because he saw his mother's shadow in his wife.

"Son." Thinking of how worried his mother must be because of his disappearance, Xiao Dong
felt his eyes welled up with tears.

A cold snort interrupted Xiao Dong's thoughts. The voice came from Yu Ji, whose eyes were filled with jealousy
and resentment. The lady quickly covered her embarrassment by picking at her food, and Xiao Dong also hurriedly lowered his head to eat, trying to avoid
anyone noticing his expression.

Yi Hui, oblivious to the small "conflict" between the three beside him, continued enjoying the song and dance while
drinking with Teng Xiao.

The banquet lasted nearly two hours before ending. Teng Xiao rose to take his leave and returned home, while Yi Hui,
drunk , was helped back to his room by his wife. Xiao Dong decided to take a walk in the back garden.

The back garden was exceptionally beautiful in the quiet of the night; the tranquil atmosphere was captivating. Xiao Dong's
thoughts were interrupted by footsteps behind him, and a rich fragrance wafted from behind. Xiao Dong slowly turned around and
found it was Yu Ji. Yu Ji wore a snow-white kimono, which shimmered slightly in the moonlight, indicating its
excellent quality. Perhaps because the kimono was a bit small, it clung tightly to her body, meticulously
outlining her exquisite curves. Her long, black hair cascaded down to her waist, and her delicate neck peeked out from the collar. She had large, dark
eyes , a slightly upturned nose, and a beauty mark near her mouth. When she smiled, two small dimples appeared on her cheeks
. Her breasts rose and fell with her breath; although not as large as her mother's, they
were still quite impressive among girls her age.

Yu Ji glanced at Xiao Dong, pouting, and said, "Boy, I have something to ask you!"

"Oh, Miss has something to say to me, please," Xiao Dong replied with a smile.

Yu Ji bit her lip, thinking for a moment, "You, you, what exactly is going on between you and my mother!"

Xiao Dong was taken aback by her question, but immediately realized she might know something, and forced a smile, saying, "
What could possibly happen between Madam and me?"

"You're still pretending! This afternoon, you, you, you know
better than anyone what you did in my mother's room, humph!" Yu Ji sneered.

Xiao Dong broke out in a cold sweat. How did she know about his affair with Madam? If
General found out, his life might be in danger. He had to find a way to deal with her.
Once he made up his mind, he stared intently at Yu Ji.

Yu Ji felt a chill run down her spine under his gaze and involuntarily took a few steps back. Xiao Dong immediately stepped forward.

"You, you, what are you going to do... what are you going to do?"

"What do you think?" Xiao Dong grinned lewdly as he pressed closer.

"No, no, don't come any closer..." Yu Ji was so frightened that tears streamed down her face as she cried and shrank back. Xiao Dong
suddenly hugged Yu Ji tightly to prevent her from escaping, and pressed his lips to Yu Ji's red lips, kissing her
greedily .

"No, no, don't do this, no!!!" Yu Ji screamed desperately.

"What are you screaming for? You'll fall in love with me in a moment, hehehe..." Xiao Dong's hands moved to other places,
one hand vigorously kneading Yu Ji's fair breasts, the other hand reaching down to her lower abdomen to gently stroke it, and
occasionally sticking a finger into Yu Ji's vagina to rub that "little bean".

Soon, Yu Ji felt waves of pleasure wash over her, and she stopped struggling, occasionally
letting out comfortable moans: "Mmm...mmm...so good...so good...harder
...mmm...right there..."

Xiao Dong also slowly noticed that Yu Ji's body was getting hotter, and her vagina was constantly gushing with lustful fluid. Knowing it was time
, he gently placed her on the grass in the garden, untied her kimono, revealing an alluring body beneath. Xiao
Dong quickly removed his own restraints, his large penis erect, ready to mount her.

"Dear brother, faster, faster, my vagina is so itchy...mmm...faster..." Xiao Dong leaned down and slowly
inserted his penis into her vagina. As soon as his penis entered her vagina, Yu Ji let out a soft moan of pleasure. Since this was Xiao Dong's first time with a virgin, he had little experience and thrust in

as forcefully as he had with his wife .
This was terrible for Yu Ji. Her lower body felt like it was being torn apart. To avoid crying out, she bit down hard
on Xiao Dong's shoulder, making him grimace
. He didn't dare make a sound, so he lowered his head and kissed Yu Ji's lips.

The two remained silent for a while. Yu Ji felt less pain and actively moved her vagina to meet Xiao Dong
's penis. Xiao Dong was also aroused and began to thrust vigorously.

"...Mmm...Mmm...Mmm...Mmm...Oh...Brother Dong...Mmm...Oh...
You're fucking me to death...Mmm...Mmm...Oh...Oh...Oh...Oh...Big cock brother...
Oh...Oh...Oh..."

Suddenly, Yu Ji bit Xiao Dong's shoulder and shook it. Then Xiao Dong felt streams of vaginal fluid spray onto
his glans . He knew that Yu Ji had reached orgasm, so he quickly increased his movements. With Yu Ji's vagina constantly sucking, Xiao Dong
also ejaculated.

"That was fucking awesome!" Xiao Dong thought to himself. He switched places with her and lay down
on the ground. The two of them lay together on the grass to rest.

After the "storm", the ground returned to calm, and only the sound of their panting echoed in the garden...

(4)

Looking at the boy in front of her, although he was not very handsome, he had an
indescribable charm that attracted her heart. Yu Ji gently stroked Xiao Dong's
face with her hand, and many strange feelings kept surging in her heart.

Xiao Dong had "twice" in one day. Although he was not physically ill, he was always somewhat
exhausted. He took advantage of the free time after the storm to slowly recover his strength.

"You are so bad! How dare you bully me like this? I will tell my mother." Yu Ji said in a coquettish voice.

"Hmph, you still say that? Don't you like it? I don't know who was screaming like that just now. Hmm, my
little cutie." Xiao Dong teased Yu Ji with a playful smile. "I'm not coming anymore, you're bullying me..." Yu Ji buried her face in Xiao Dong's firm chest, rubbing against him

shyly . 　　"Is that so? Then go tell your mother." Xiao Dong teased Yu Ji deliberately. 　　Upon hearing this, Yu Ji glared at Xiao Dong, then blushed and said coyly, "Hmph, if I tell Mother , wouldn't that be letting you off easy!"

Hearing her words, Xiao Dong was horrified: "Does she already know about my affair with Madam?
Was she the one spying outside the door?" He blurted out, "Was it you who was outside the door that night?"

"Yes," Yu Ji replied, blushing. "Don't worry, I won't tell Father!
" Suddenly, Yu Ji bit Xiao Dong's ear and whispered, "You rascal, now
you've slept with both Mom and your daughter, let's see what you do now!"

"I'll treat you well, as for Madam…sigh…" Thinking of
Madam , he felt an indescribable unease, a strange sadness in his heart, a
sense of familiarity about her.

Yu Ji watched Xiao Dong, head bowed in thought, unsure what to say, and a silence fell between them.

"Let it be!" Xiao Dong finally shook his head, breaking free from his chaotic thoughts.
Yu Ji hugged Xiao Dong tightly, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear. Xiao Dong gently caressed Yu Ji's
jade-like body. Although their thoughts differed, both felt heavy-hearted, simply
holding each other close.

The long night passed, and perhaps no one in Kyoto could sleep peacefully. Although the moon shone brightly, people's
hearts were exceptionally heavy. When the first rays of sunlight shone into the garden, the two, still asleep, realized they
were dressed very lightly. Yu Ji hurriedly took Xiao Dong back to her room, caring for him like a wife,
helping him change and wash. It was hard to imagine that yesterday she was a fiery little princess, and today she had become
a sweet little wife.

The peaceful breakfast was disrupted by the arrival of the General's Mansion's spies. Yi Hui followed the spies into the secret room
, leaving only Xiao Dong, Yu Ji, and the lady. The atmosphere suddenly became very awkward.

Xiao Dong, who was silently eating with his head down, suddenly found a roasted fish in his bowl. He looked up and his
eyes met those of his wife, who was also looking in his direction. Both of their faces flushed simultaneously.
Yu Ji, who was standing nearby, saw this and felt a surge of jealousy. She frowned, let out a cold snort, and Xiao Dong
was caught off guard, only able to pretend to eat his rice to cover it up. His wife quickly put a roasted fish in Yu Ji's
bowl , trying to comfort her gently. But Yu Ji threw a tantrum, insisting that Xiao Dong give her the fish before she would eat.
Helpless, his wife looked to Xiao Dong for help. Xiao Dong reluctantly gave the fish to Yu Ji, who then smiled and
continued eating. Both Xiao Dong and his wife secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, the door opened, and Yoshiteru walked in, his face grave. According to
reports the situation around Kyoto had become unusually tense. The Miyoshi army was making unusual movements, mobilizing frequently,
and the Miyoshi Triumvirate had held several secret talks with Miyoshi Nagayoshi. The situation looked dire.

This sudden bad news weighed heavily on everyone's minds. After the banquet ended hastily,
Koto was summoned to Yoshiteru's room.

Yoshiteru said solemnly to Koto, "Koto, although we haven't known each other for long, I have a
feeling you are absolutely trustworthy. If… if something happens to me that day,
please take my wife and my daughter, Tamaki, away from Kyoto!"

"Why not leave it to Lord Fujitaka?" Koto asked, bewildered.

"Although Fujitaka and I have a good relationship, I don't want him to be involved in this. He's
the heir to , and if anything happens to him... Besides, he's close to me, and he'd be the first
target after this happens. If I ask him for help, firstly, it's easy for him to be discovered, and secondly, I don't want anything
to happen . Since you're a stranger, no one will suspect you."

"Alright!" After thinking it over, Koto finally made up his mind.

The moon was exceptionally bright that night, and its soft light bathed the earth. Koto
tossed and turned unable to fall asleep. Although he had agreed to Yoshiteru's request, Koto was well aware of his own abilities.
Whether he could survive in this chaotic era was still unknown, and now he had to shoulder
this , which was a real headache.

Suddenly, a sharp bamboo whistle pierced the silent night sky, followed by a cacophony of voices outside, and
soon the light of torches filled the entire courtyard. Xiao Dong was about to get up and go out to see what was going on when suddenly
a dark figure rushed in from outside. Before Xiao Dong could react, a sharp katana was pressed against his chest, and Xiao Dong
was so frightened that he dared not move.

Hurried footsteps sounded outside, followed by Yi Hui's voice: "Dong, are you alright? There was
an assassin tried to kill you, but I repelled him. The assassin didn't come here, did he?"

"Tell him you're fine, that you didn't see anything." Xiao Dong felt as if the katana had pierced
his skin, and it was wet, as if it was bleeding. He hurriedly said to Yi Hui outside, "Lord Yi Hui, I'm fine. I
was just startled awake and didn't see anyone."

"Oh, then you should rest early." Judging from the gradually fading footsteps outside, Yi Hui
had already gone far away. At this moment, Xiao Dong calmed down a little and carefully examined the assassin in front of him.

A black cloth covered his entire face. Only two terrified eyes were visible,
their gaze somewhat unfocused, perhaps due to injury. Her hand gripping the knife trembled slightly. Her slender figure indicated she was a woman, and
blood was still flowing from the wound on her left shoulder.

"Who are you? Why did you try to assassinate Lord Yihui?" Xiao Dong asked in a low voice.

"What's it to you? I should be asking you! Who are you? Why are you staying at the General's Mansion? Speak!
Or I'll kill you!" A fierce glint flashed in the assassin's eyes.

"I'm merely temporarily residing at the General's Mansion. I have no connection with Lord Yihui. Now you
should answer my questions."

"..."

Hmm? Why is there no sound? Perhaps she's already gone! Xiao Dong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but as
he was about to get up, he found her collapsed on top of him. What should he do? If she were handed over to
Lord , her life might be in danger. But if she wasn't... let's not think about that now.
Let's save her first; if she dies, everything else is pointless.

Her shoulder was already stained with blood. Xiao Dong was in a dilemma now; to stop the bleeding, he needed to remove her upper garment.
He took off her clothes, cleaned the wound with water, and then bandaged it. But the other person was a woman… Xiao Dong gritted his teeth;
to save her, he had no choice but to act expediently.

He slowly removed her clothes, revealing a breathtakingly beautiful body beneath. Her skin was unusually
white, as if it had never seen sunlight. A strange luster emanated from her skin,
making its smoothness and elasticity undeniable. Full, firm breasts, a slender waist, and
long, supple legs—though her face was pale from blood loss, this only added to her ethereal beauty,
making one's heart flutter. Even a highly virtuous monk would likely be aroused by her.

Ever since his intimate encounters with Madam Yi Hui and Yu Ji, Xiao Dong had developed a strong
sexual interest in the opposite sex. This alluring body made him involuntarily aroused; his breathing quickened, and his body
began to heat up. A soft moan brought Xiao Dong back to her senses. She quickly cleaned the wound with a wrung-out hot towel
and then bandaged it with a clean handkerchief.

Thanks to Xiao Dong's meticulous care, she finally awoke from her unconsciousness. She found herself covered with a warm
blanket, her wound carefully bandaged. She shifted slightly, then suddenly realized her clothes
were missing. She noticed a strange man kneeling beside her and instinctively reached for the small katana, but grasped only air. She could only clutch the blanket tightly, anxiously watching the man before her. 　　Although he wasn't particularly handsome, he possessed a unique charm that had captivated her, especially when he smiled—it was mesmerizing. She was mesmerized. 　　At this moment, Xiao Dong noticed she was awake. He didn't say anything, just smiled at her. She felt embarrassed by his gaze and said in a coquettish voice, "What are you looking at?" 　　"Looking at a beautiful woman, of course," Xiao Dong said with a smile. 　　"Where are my... my clothes?" she asked in a trembling voice. 　　"I threw them away because there was too much blood on them." 　　"What? How could you do that?" Her face suddenly became very tense. 　　"Hehe, why can't I do that? You'd better cooperate and answer my questions obediently. It will benefit both of us." Xiao Dong was very satisfied with his actions. 　　The female assassin had no choice but to agree to Xiao Dong's conditions. She couldn't very well go out naked! 　　"Hey, what's your name? Why did you want to assassinate Lord Yi Hui?" Xiao Dong asked seriously. 　　"My name is Suzaku. I am a ninja. I was just ordered to carry out an assassination mission. I know nothing . I'm telling the truth," the female assassin answered truthfully. 　　After listening, Xiao Dong pondered for a long time. Based on his own judgment and combined with Suzaku's words, he deduced that the mastermind behind the assassination was likely Miyoshi, but the evidence was insufficient to make a definitive judgment. Xiao Dong had some understanding of ninjas through playing games, reading books, and watching VCDs. Ninjas were a very important group during the Warring States period, responsible for tasks such as spying on enemy countries and assassinating samurai. Therefore, Suzaku 's words were credible. 　　Suzaku was also staring at the young boy in front of him, his mind filled with complex thoughts. He had almost killed him just now, but the boy hadn't taken advantage of his unconsciousness to harm him, nor had he handed him over to Ashikaga Yoshiteru . He was now uneasy, torn by his own emotions. 　　Xiao Dong sighed, "You should rest here tonight. You're injured and can't move easily; you'll be easily discovered. It's relatively safer here." 　　"Where will you sleep?" Suzaku asked softly. 　　"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I'll keep watch for you so that no one can break in and find you ! " Xiao Dong said with a smile, then sat down at the small table and picked up a book to read. 　　Due 　　to exhaustion and extreme fatigue, Zhu Que fell asleep without realizing it... ( To be continued) ---------------- ... 　　Xiao Dong couldn't resist crawling up to her and gently kissing her cute little feet. Perhaps because they were , she pulled her feet back into the warm blankets. Seeing this, Xiao Dong had no choice but to change his target, pressing his thirsty lips to the alluring red lips before him, gently and lovingly sucking them. His nimble tongue teased , and she slowly responded, occasionally making "hmm, hmm..." sounds. Her cheeks gradually turned red, and her tongue responded faintly, their tongues intertwining with soft smacking sounds. 　　When Zhu Que opened her eyes and saw the person in front of her, she immediately blushed and buried her head in the blankets with a soft "ehmm." Xiao Dong also realized his rudeness, hurriedly straightened himself up, and left the room for the central hall. 　　Yi Hui, his wife, and Yu Ji had been waiting for some time. Upon seeing Xiao Dong, Yi Hui spoke first: "Dong, did you sleep well last night? You don't look very well. Was it because of what happened last night?" 　　Yu Ji chimed in, "Yes, I didn't sleep well at all last night either because of the assassin!" His wife also looked shaken. 　　Xiao Dong couldn't help but chuckle to himself: 'If you knew that Zhu Que was sleeping in my room right now, you'd be terrified .' He chuckled aloud. 　　Yi Hui looked at Xiao Dong in surprise: "Dong, what are you laughing at?" 　　"No, no, nothing. I'm just laughing at how overconfident that assassin was, daring to break into the General's mansion at night," Xiao Dong quickly tried to cover up his embarrassment. 　　Yihui, however, said seriously, "This assassin is not as simple as you think. First of all, she is exceptionally skilled . If I hadn't received the true teachings of Master Shangquan, I might have really lost my life last night. Secondly, the General's Mansion is heavily guarded. She found my bedroom in no time, and after the assassination failed, she managed to do so in such a short time..."

She vanished without a trace, showing her familiarity with the General's mansion. This ninja must have been sent by someone
, and that person was very likely sent by Miyoshi Nagayoshi. If that's the case, things won't be so simple!

During breakfast, everyone talked incessantly about the assassin. After a hurried breakfast, Xiao Dong returned to
his room. His blankets were empty, with only a faint scent lingering on them, leaving
him feeling a sense of loss. He couldn't help but worry about Suzaku.

The day passed quickly. Yu Ji dragged Xiao Dong to Lake Biwa near Kyoto. Lake Biwa is
Japan's largest, most beautiful, and most famous scenic spot, and the Rokkaku family's Kannonji Castle is located nearby.
Rokkaku Yoshikata is a household name in the Kyoto region; he had protected both the previous General Ashikaga Yoshiharu
and the current General Ashikaga Yoshiteru, making him a truly loyal retainer. He had two very capable advisors under his command—
—Goto Kentoyo and Gamo Sadahide. Gamo Sadahide's grandson, Gamo Ujisato, will be familiar to those who have read *Shosei-roku* (The Book of Generals)
. He was a brilliant and valiant general during the Sengoku period, a figure even Toyotomi Hideyoshi feared.

Kannonji Castle was a famous castle at the time, tall and majestic. It was named Kannonji Castle because Buddhism flourished in
the area, and Rokkaku Yoshikata himself was a Buddhist. On this day, in the council
hall of Kannonji Castle, Rokkaku Yoshikata and his two trusted retainers were discussing something…

“My lord, the situation in the Kyoto region has been very tense recently. Miyoshi Nagayoshi and the Three Musketeers are constantly mobilizing
troops , and it seems many ninjas have appeared, not only gathering intelligence but also carrying out assassinations.”
Gamo Sadahide, with his full head of silver hair and kind face, first gave Yoshikata a brief report on the situation.

“Regarding the current situation, I think we should make some preparations to adapt to changing circumstances. The situation on the Shogun's side
is not yet fully clear, and I have already sent ninjas to investigate.” A middle-aged
man spoke up; this was Goto Kentoyo.

Seated in the host's seat was a slightly overweight man, the years etched deep
marks on his face. He said gravely, "Indeed, given the current situation, Miyoshi is very likely to
harm . We must be fully prepared to avoid any mishaps."

The three then discussed the details further. Gamo and Goto went to make their own arrangements, while Yoshikazu
went a secret room. Inside, besides Yoshikazu, was a tall man in black with piercing eyes.

"Momochi, I think you are already well aware of the situation in the Kyoto region. A major battle may be imminent. For
the General 's safety, I would like to request your ninjas to protect the General and his family," Yoshikazu said in a deep voice.

"Please rest assured, my lord, I, Sandayu, will do my utmost, but..." This man, who called himself Sandayu,
was Momochi Sandayu, the leader of the Iga ninjas.

"I know this may put you in a difficult position, but the safety of the General and his family is very important to me. Please
help me." "Yoshikata said earnestly.

"Alright, leave this matter to me." San Taifu bowed deeply and disappeared into the darkness.

At this time, the atmosphere in Kyoto was extremely tense. Miyoshi's army was looting everywhere, causing widespread panic. Koto and Tamaki
returned from Lake Biwa, chatting and laughing all the way to Kyoto. The general's mansion was also unusually
tense, unlike its usual calm. Koto knew that Miyoshi was about to make his move. Before he could even drink a cup of tea in his
room , Yoshiteru summoned him to the secret room again.

"Koto, the moment of destiny is approaching. I have received a report that Miyoshi will make his move tonight. I
am prepared. If anything happens to me tonight... I entrust Tamaki to you!" Yoshiteru
said solemnly to Koto.

"Lord Yoshiteru, since that is the case, why don't you withdraw from Kyoto and plan for the future?" "Xiao Dong voiced his
doubts.

"If I escape from Kyoto, it will inevitably attract Miyoshi's attention, and then it's very likely that my whole family will not be
spared. I'm here to delay Miyoshi so that Yu Ji and the others can escape," Yi
Hui said tragically.

Xiao Dong looked at this heroic figure before him and couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow .

"I've already made arrangements. Tonight, you and Yu Ji will escape through the secret passage," Yi Hui said, tightly gripping Xiao Dong
's hands. "I'm entrusting everything to you." Two tears silently slid down his cheeks.

Xiao Dong was also deeply moved. Although he wanted to say something more, history could not be changed. Given the current
situation , unless a miracle occurred, Yi Hui's death was unavoidable. Although he hadn't spent much time with Yi Hui
, Yi Hui had cared for him like a father, and that bond was unbreakable. The thought that this
hero would be killed tonight filled him with immense grief.

"Alright, go back and prepare now." "Yoshiki said calmly.

Koto silently returned to his room, sat on the floor in a daze, and time passed quickly. Before he knew it, dusk had fallen
, and the blood-red sunset seemed to symbolize Ashikaga Yoshiki's fate as it slowly descended.

The dinner tonight was very lavish, and everyone ate to their hearts' content. However, when Yoshiki
announced , the lady and Tamaki were both terrified, their faces turning pale and their eyes filled with tears, while Yoshiki remained calm and composed.
At Yoshiki's urging, Tamaki and the lady returned to their respective rooms to prepare. Yoshiki remained calm and collected..." Directing
the servants of the general's mansion to make the final arrangements, Yu Ji, dressed in casual clothes, appeared even more elegant, while the madam,
though no longer heavily made up, still radiated beauty.

Yi Hui looked deeply at his wife and daughter, then resolutely gripped the sword at his waist and strode towards the front courtyard. Xiao Dong,
Yu Ji, and the madam, led by a eunuch, arrived at the foot of the artificial hill in the back garden. The eunuch turned a mechanism resembling a
pebble , and a tunnel opened up in the ground beneath their feet: "Go down inside, then turn the mechanism inside, and
the entrance will be completely sealed." "Then the eunuch handed the torch to Xiao Dong and rushed to the front hall,
for shouts of battle were already coming from the front courtyard—Sanhao had already stormed in.

Yu Ji wailed and struggled to go to the front courtyard, but the madam remained calm and composed, suppressing her grief, and held Yu Ji in
her arms, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. Shouts of battle came from all directions, flames soared into the sky, and the sound
grew . Xiao Dong hurriedly hid the three of them and closed the secret passage. Soon, hurried footsteps gradually approached,
and the faint sound of clashing swords could be heard.

Outside the secret passage, Yi Hui directed the guards and servants of the general's mansion to put up a desperate resistance, a group of red silk ribbons tied around their waists..."
The samurai, wielding long swords, cut down anyone in their path. Leading them were the Miyoshi Triumvirate—Miyoshi Masayasu
, Miyoshi Nagayuki, and Iwaki Tomomichi.

Masayasu held a spear, Nagayuki a long sword, and Tomomichi a short spear. Yoshiteru
immediately faced the Miyoshi clan's foremost warrior—Miyoshi Masayasu. Yoshiteru's skills were honed by Kamiizumi Nobutsuna
—the founder of the Shinkage-ryu school—and he wielded the famous Sengoku sword, Onimaru.

Yoshiteru slashed left and right, parrying incoming swords and spears
. Outnumbered, his own warriors fell one after another, the situation clearly dire. Yet
Yoshiteru continued his relentless fight. Masayasu's horror grew with each blow; he hadn't expected the general's swordsmanship to be so
sharp and his martial arts so superb.

Yoshiteru fought his way back, advancing to the back garden. All his men had been killed. His famous sword, Onimaru
, gleamed eerily in the moonlight. Yoshiteru was covered in sword and spear wounds; blood and sweat
mingled on his forehead, streaming down his face. He was surrounded by about thirty Miyoshi soldiers. Yoshiteru
wielded Onimaru, relentlessly hacking at the surrounding soldiers. The soldiers, fearing his ferocity, simply circled him,
hoping to slowly wear him down.

At this moment, the Triumvirate arrived. The three of them joined forces to fight Yoshiteru. Although Yoshiteru's swordsmanship was exceptional, the
Triumvirate were seasoned warriors. Just as Yoshiteru was exhausted,
a group of , unleashing cross-shaped spears and thunderbolts upon the Miyoshi soldiers, causing countless deaths and injuries
. Seeing their heavy losses, the Triumvirate could no longer fight and had no choice but to order a retreat. Fortunately, Yoshiteru was covered in wounds and
it seemed he wouldn't live much longer.

As Yoshiteru realized his reinforcements had arrived, his guard relaxed, and he collapsed to the ground, unconscious. These ninjas
were none other than Iga ninjas under Momochi Sandayu. Momochi ordered a search for any survivors, then
went to Yoshiteru's side and gave him some medicine. Yoshiteru slowly regained consciousness, feeling excruciating pain all over his body. He knew
his time was up. "Who are you?" he weakly asked Momochi.

"My lord, I am Momochi Sandayu, an Iga ninja. Lord Rokkaku sent me to escort the general and
your family to Kannonji Castle," Momochi said in a deep voice.

"Oh, it's Lord Yoshiteru. He truly is a loyal and righteous man; he is the pillar of the nation. Cough! Cough..."
Yoshiteru coughed up several mouthfuls of blood, breathing rapidly.

"My lord, you must hold on," Momochi hurriedly comforted Yoshiteru.

“No, I know I’m dying… Please give this sword to my little brother. He, my wife, my
daughter, and I have escaped through the secret passage… cough cough… cough cough cough cough…” He then coughed up several mouthfuls of blood, his head
lolled to the side, and he breathed his last. The great hero Ashikaga Yoshiteru passed away.

(6)

Momochi’s men reported to him one after another. After a careful search, no one in the general’s mansion was alive.
Momochi remembered that Yoshiteru had told him before he died that there was a secret passage in the back garden. So he ordered a thorough search of
the entrance to the secret passage . Every plant and tree in the back garden was searched, but there were still no clues.

Momochi circled the garden a few times and finally stopped in front of the rockery. The strangely shaped rocks of the rockery aroused his
interest . He kept touching and tapping the places he thought were suspicious.

A pebble-like stone caught his eye. He
tapped it , then turned it left and right. With a "crack, crack," a tunnel appeared in the ground.
Momochi cautiously explored it, confirming there were no hidden weapons, before entering the tunnel and
following Xiao Dong and the others.

Every few dozen steps, torches illuminated the tunnel. Momochi led his men forward rapidly, hoping to catch Xiao
Dong. After about an hour, light entered the tunnel ahead, accompanied by the sound of rushing water.
The tunnel's exit led directly to Lake Biwa!

Lake Biwa at night was like a giant mirror, the moonlight reflecting off its surface and illuminating the surroundings. He could vaguely see several people fighting
not far . Momochi leaped forward and saw several soldiers raping two
women. The two women fought back desperately, despite being dressed plainly.

Several henchmen quickly approached the soldiers, one hand covering their mouths, the other pinching their heads,
killing them instantly.

The two women were stunned by the sight, staring in terror at the unfamiliar ninja before them. Momochi
approached and asked in a low voice, "Who are you? How did you encounter Miyoshi's soldiers here, and..."
His gaze swept over their disheveled clothes.

"We are Ashikaga..." The younger woman was about to say something when the older woman stopped her, "We
are refugees." The older woman was very composed.

Momochi realized these two women were not ordinary and needed to be thoroughly investigated; perhaps they were Yoshiteru's widows:
"Don't be afraid, we won't harm you. I want to know if you are Ashikaga Yoshiteru's wife and daughters..."
Momochi's sharp gaze sent a chill down their spines.

When the elder woman's gaze fell upon the bloodstained longsword—Onimaru—at Momochi's waist, her expression turned extremely
grim. She shouted, "Where did you get this sword? Did you kill General Yoshiteru? Tell me!"

Momochi was intimidated by her imposing manner. "This sword was entrusted to me by General Yoshiteru on his deathbed.
What does it have to do with you?" Momochi stared at the older woman with a questioning gaze.

"I am Yoshiteru's wife, and beside me is our child, Tamahime."

"Oh, my apologies. I was sent by Lord Rokkaku to meet Lord Yoshiteru, but I didn't expect…
I was still a step too late." Momochi said regretfully, "By the way, my Lord Yoshiteru mentioned that besides the two of you, there seems
to be another one of his children." Saying this, Momochi looked around.

The young woman burst into tears, while the older woman's face was also streaked with sobs: "Xiao Dong, he... he... he... he was
knocked into the lake by those soldiers, his chances of survival are slim."

Momochi hurriedly ordered those skilled in swimming to search for him, while he himself led the mother and daughter to safety and settled them
in . He then rushed to report the tragic news to Rokkaku Yoshikata of Kannonji Temple.

Yoshikata, upon hearing of the Ashikaga Shogun's ambush and death, wept bitterly, lamenting the fickle nature of life and the
irreversible . Fortunately, the Shogun's widow was unharmed.

"Tayu, the safety of the Shogun's widow is your responsibility. If anything happens, come to Kannonji Castle to find me. The Kyoto Commander..."
"A great storm is coming..."

Momochi returned from Kannon Temple to his headquarters in Iga, Oni-rug Fortress. Oni-rug Fortress was similar to an ordinary castle,
but smaller in scale, mainly used for defense. Oni-rug Fortress was the headquarters of the Iga ninjas, gathering
the elite of the Iga ninjas. Armed with the mechanical techniques of ninjutsu, Oni-rug Fortress was both offensive and defensive.
His wife and Tamaki had been brought here. Where else could be safer?

As soon as Momochi returned, someone reported that Tamaki was requesting an audience. Momochi found it very strange:
What did this delicate young lady want with him?

As soon as Tamaki entered, she knelt down before Momochi. Momochi was shocked and hurriedly helped her up. Tamaki said firmly:
"I beg you to teach me martial arts. I want to avenge my father and Dong." “

This isn’t right. You’re the general’s daughter. Practicing my Iga martial arts is extremely arduous.
A ninja is one who endures what others cannot, waiting for the right moment to strike with lightning speed and inflict maximum damage on the enemy. It’s difficult for ordinary people
to do, let alone a girl like you. No way.”

“If you don’t grant my request, I will kneel here forever.” "

Tamahime's unusually resolute statement left Momochi at a loss. Finally, unable to resist her
persistent pleas, Momochi agreed to her request. From then on, Tamaki studied Momochi Santayu's Iga
ninjutsu at Oni-no-Kara.

Meanwhile, Koto was thrown into the lake by Miyoshi's soldiers that day. He choked on the water and fainted. He was
swept , and in his dazed state, he felt someone carry him somewhere before he fainted
again.

When Koto awoke, he found himself in a room, his wounds bandaged. Suddenly,
he heard footsteps approaching. The wooden door opened, and an elderly man, over seventy years old, entered. Although his hair was completely
white, his steps were steady, and his eyes were still very sharp.

The old man sat beside him, smiling, and said, 'How are you feeling? Does your wound still hurt?
Are there any other discomforts?'" Xiao

Dong found the old man before him to be very kind and approachable, so he truthfully explained his situation. When
the old man asked how he had fallen into the water and how he had gotten so injured, Xiao Dong
recounted his ordeal without hesitation, and the old man nodded repeatedly.

Then, the old man said solemnly, "Child, I see that you have extraordinary potential and a commanding presence. Given time, you will surely achieve
great things. I would like to make you my disciple so you can learn my skills. Would you be willing?"

Xiao Dong pondered for a moment, thinking: If I want to survive in this Warring States period, I need to have some skills
. I might as well take this opportunity... Then he said solemnly, "I am honored that you think so highly of me. You are my
savior I would be more than happy to accept."

The old man laughed heartily, "Very good, very good. Then you should stay here and recover from your injuries. I will come back when you are healed." For three days, Xiao

Dong quietly recuperated at this place, a small, secluded
manor not too far from Lake Biwa. Besides himself and the old man, two maids took care of his daily needs.

The next day, Xiao Dong was strolling in the manor's courtyard when the old man approached: "How are you? I've noticed you
've recovered remarkably quickly these past few days. Your stamina is truly extraordinary!"

Xiao Dong knew perfectly well that his health wouldn't be so good without regular exercise.

"By the way, your injuries have healed. Let me begin our studies. Let me introduce myself first. My name is Shiranui
Shokan. My specialty is miscellaneous knowledge, all things considered unorthodox or unorthodox by people, but they are
indeed very useful. For example, the Transformation Technique—this can make you shrink to an inch, allowing you to travel a thousand miles a day without a problem
!" The old man

proudly introduced his skills to Xiao Dong, who stood aside, speechless with astonishment.
He had only ever seen these
martial . He was secretly delighted, thinking he had found the right teacher.

After the old man finished his long and eloquent speech, he looked at Xiao Dong and said, "Then you should introduce yourself so I
can get to know my disciple." "

Xiao Dong then repeated what he had previously told General Hosokawa Fujitaka. The old man then
took a secluded place to carry out his 'plan,' and a genius was being conceived.

The situation in the Kyoto region had been controlled by Miyoshi Nagayoshi. Relying on the political and cultural advantages of the Kyoto region,
as well as its strategic importance, Miyoshi had become another powerful force vying for supremacy. Meanwhile,
Oda Nobunaga, the Owari daimyo who had become famous after the Battle of Okehazak Gorge, through the division of the Saito clan, had recruited
the three Mino lords—Inaba Ittetsu, Ujiie Bokuzen, and Ando Morinari. With the miraculous
Sunomata Castle built by the genius strategist Hashiba Hideyoshi as a base for his advance into Mino, he successfully brought the five Mino castles under his control and built
Inabayama Castle as the starting point for his conquest, renaming it Gifu Castle.

At this time, Mori Motonari had also established his position as the hegemon of Chugoku. Takeda Shingen of Shinano, relying on his own
creation..." The Shinano cavalry controlled Hida, Shinano, and Kai; Uesugi Kanenobu controlled Echigo, Etchu
, and Kozuke; the Hojo clan of Sagami controlled Shimotsuke, Sagami, Musashi, Izu, Kazusa, Shimotsuke, Awa,
and part of Suruga; and Chosokabe Motochika completely controlled the territory of Shikoku, while
silently observing the situation in Honshu with predatory eyes.

After careful planning and preparation, Nobunaga launched an attack on the Ise Hojo clan, although the Honganji clan's
Nagashima... The castle was also in Ise, but considering it wasn't the right time to fight the Honganji Temple, they bypassed Nagashima Castle
and attacked Kameyama Castle in Ise.

It was another bright and sunny morning. Birds sang carefree in the branches. In a small manor by Lake Biwa,
an old man and a young man were drinking tea under a tree. The old man had white hair and a youthful face, with a kind expression. The young man was handsome and tall, with sharp
eyebrows and bright eyes. His face was as if powdered and translucent, with a few strands of hair falling across his forehead. At 　　first glance, he could be mistaken for a stunning beauty. "Disciple," the old man said with a sigh, "almost a year has passed since you began your apprenticeship with me. Although I saw your exceptional talent early on, I never expected you to master all my skills in such a short time." 　　"Master, it's all thanks to your excellent teaching," the young man replied respectfully. 　　"Child, the day has come for you to leave this place. Your birth will change the world."

"Go for it! Let the world tremble for you! Hahahahahaha…" The old man on the cable car burst into laughter at the end
, while a strange light shone in the young man's eyes.

Needless to say, everyone knew that this young man was Xiao Dong, the survivor of the ordeal. After nearly a year of
study, Xiao Dong had completed his apprenticeship.

When he left his master, with whom he had spent almost a year, and the small manor, he came to the shores of Lake Biwa. It
was still as beautiful as ever, but the people there had passed away like withered flowers. He couldn't help but softly recite a line of poetry he had learned from somewhere:
"Year after year, the flowers are similar, year after year, people are different." The more she read, the more sorrow welled up in her heart, and tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, she was startled by a burst of laughter. She quickly turned to find the source of the laughter and saw several alluring women in gorgeous clothes, surrounded by a group of servants, walking towards her while chatting and laughing. One of them seemed to be the mistress, while the other women kept teasing her. 　　Xiao Dong listened carefully and realized that this lady was none other than Oda Nobunaga's sister—Ichihime. Ichihime was the most beautiful woman in the Sengoku period, and Xiao Dong couldn't help but look up and carefully examine this beauty. 　　Her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall in the wind. Her hair flowed freely, her eyebrows like spring mountains, her dark eyes gleaming with a captivating light, her crimson lips alluring, her fair skin radiating youthful vitality, and her body beneath the kimono was truly unparalleled—her slender waist could be encircled with one hand, her full breasts almost bursting forth, and her long legs occasionally peeking out from under the kimono. 　　Xiao Dong's body gradually heated up; this was understandable, every normal man would experience this reaction, especially given that Xiao Dong had been learning dark magic under the tutelage of Shiranui Shogunate for the past year, which had drastically changed his nature. A mysterious and enigmatic smile appeared on his lips, his face captivating. A smile greeted the strange group of tourists. 　　His appearance immediately attracted the attention of the girls and servants. Princess Ichi also noticed the young man who had suddenly appeared before her. Before her stood a beautiful young man with a fair face, more delicate than any woman's, with jade-like lips and a pair of phoenix eyes framed by two jet-black, sword -like eyebrows that slanted upwards. A wicked smile played on his lips, making her heart pound and her cheeks flush red. Her eyes were filled with seductive allure. 　　The other women, needless to say, were even more alluring. 　　Xiao Dong smiled and stepped forward: "Miss, why are you traveling alone without any family?" 　　A guard rushed forward and shouted, "Who are you? How dare you be so insolent in front of our princess! Do you know that our princess is Lord Oda's…" 　　Princess Ichi interrupted him: "My brother is busy with official duties and has no time to accompany me. Isn't the young master also traveling alone on the lake?" 　　Xiao Dong gave Princess Ichi another charming smile: "I am homeless, so I wander alone. This is different." Princess Ichi's heart skipped a beat again at his smile. "May I go boating on the lake with you, Miss?" 　　"Of course!" "The maidservants beside Princess Ichi eagerly agreed. Princess Ichi glared at the maidservant but didn't express any objection, which was considered tacit approval. 　　Thus, a new member was added to this peculiar group. The maidservants' attention immediately shifted from their mistress to Xiao Dong. Several rather attractive maidservants frequently used excuses to rub against Xiao Dong, flirting and teasing him. However, Xiao Dong's target was the great beauty of the Sengoku period, Princess Ichi, and he paid no attention to the others. 　　He and Princess Ichi got along very well. Through his witty and humorous conversation, coupled with—bewitching magic—Xiao Dong fully exerted his superhuman charm, tightly attracting Princess Ichi's heart. Later, Princess Ichi almost clung to Xiao Dong, her face flushed and her eyes filled with love. 　　Seeing that the time was right, Xiao Dong begged to be allowed to escort her home. Princess Ichi readily agreed, and the group first arrived at Princess Ichi's temporary residence by Lake Biwa. 　　A beautiful night, enchanting moonlight, from the palace..." A series of alluring moans emanated from the room: "Mmm...mmm... mmm~~~...oh oh oh...how can your penis be so...so big, so thick...mmm mmm mmm oh...hiss~~...ah ah ah...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh oh...kiss...you're fucking me so good...ah... ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah...such a big penis...it feels so good inside me...I...it feels so good ~~~...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh... mmm mmm mmm...oh...harder...harder...the harder you thrust...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh...the more I feel...oh oh...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh...mmm mmm mmm...oh oh oh oh...mmm mmm mmm oh oh oh oh...I'm going to fly to heaven...I can't take it anymore~~" " ... 　　if 　　you 　　keep doing 　　this ... 　　ahh ... ... 　　Xiao Dong felt Ichihime's vagina contracting repeatedly, knowing she was about to climax. He increased the speed of his thrusts, pumping vigorously fifty or sixty times. A tingling sensation shot up his spine, and he ejaculated , a gush of hot semen shooting into Ichihime's vagina. The two reached climax almost simultaneously. 　　They kissed and caressed each other, as if the world had shrunk to just the two of them. 　　The Bewitching Technique was an extreme and evil skill. It could bewitch a person's mind, making them completely under the caster's control. If combined with intercourse, the target would become even more loyal. Xiao Dong was using this technique for the first time, and a strange light flashed in his eyes. Ichihime looked dazed by this strange light. 　　Xiao Dong began to ask questions: "What relatives do you have?" 　　"I only have one older brother," Ichihime answered readily.

"What's your name?" Xiao Dong asked again in a magnetic voice.

"Oda Nobunaga."

Although Xiao Dong was somewhat prepared, he was still startled. Oda Nobunaga was following
the historical events recorded in history. How could he return to his own world now? Besides this problem, he had
to avenge Ashikaga-sama. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall the Lady and Tamahime, with whom he had shared a physical union, and felt a
deep sense of melancholy.

The waves of pleasure from his lower body brought him back to reality. Ichihime was greedily sucking on Xiao Dong's
penis, licking his testicles with her tongue, and rubbing his penis against her face.
She made , rubbing his glans with her engorged nipples.

Her cheeks sank from the force of her sucking, and she sucked on Xiao Dong's penis with all her might. Xiao Dong
groaned softly, feeling his penis begin to swell, and his hot semen was about to erupt at any moment. Ichihime's mouth kept
moving; she was pleased with Xiao Dong's reaction.

Ichihime knelt, turned her back to Xiaodong, and displayed her juicy, fleshy hole. She swayed her perfect
buttocks begging Xiaodong. Xiaodong wasted no time, immediately kneeling behind Ichihime, guiding his penis to
the correct position, and began to insert it into her vagina. He then reached for Ichihime's breasts, grasping and kneading them.

Their movements grew increasingly intense; Ichihime had to bite her hands to avoid making too much
noise . Her body swayed with Xiaodong's thrusts, her breasts slapping against the carpet. The only sounds were
their rapid breathing and the thud of Xiaodong's penis inside Ichihime's wet vagina.

Soon, Xiaodong forcefully thrust his penis inside Ichihime, trembling, and Ichihime moaned sharply
, letting Xiaodong ejaculate all his semen inside her.

They lay there on the floor, piled on top of each other, resting for a few minutes until their breathing returned
to normal.

Chapters 7-8 of Fantasy Sengoku Chronicles

(7)

The next morning, the two finished washing and dressing under the careful service of the maids, and after having breakfast, they set off from the palace
to return to Gifu Castle. After all, being in someone else's territory was not a good thing. The two chatted enthusiastically along the way,
talking about everything. However, when it came to Xiao Dong's background, Xiao Dong would gloss over it. Fortunately, Princess Ichi didn't care too much.

It would normally only take 5 days to travel from Lake Biwa to Gifu Castle, but this time it took 10 days. The two were very sweet along the way , spending almost the entire day in the carriage playing and making love. Princess Ichi was even more radiant and spirited
under Xiao Dong's care . 　　Finally, the group returned to Oda Nobunaga's main castle - Gifu. Gifu Castle was originally the main castle of the Saito family, built by Saito Dosan, the father-in-law of Oda Nobunaga, known as "The Viper," and the father of Lady Kicho. The castle walls were high and sturdy, relying on the mountains for natural defense, with moats on the other three sides. Once the Tombsuri Bridge was raised, Gifu Castle was completely isolated from the outside world , easy to defend and difficult to attack. 　　Its high vantage point overlooked the world, its magnificent presence awe-inspiring. Xiao Dong was also stunned by the sight before him, replaced by a surge of ambition to conquer the world. After the castle gates opened wide, a troop of imposing cavalry galloped out of the castle. The leader wore crimson armor, a long, bright red sword at his waist , a thick beard, and two black eyebrows aligned in a straight line—somewhat resembling the fierce Zhang Fei. 　　He leaped off his horse and approached the carriage, bowing respectfully: "Your subordinate, Shibata Katsuie, has come to welcome Lady Ichihime back to the castle." 　　Katsuie! Koto's spirits immediately lifted. This was Oda Nobunaga's most valiant general, who, after being defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the Battle of Shigechi, committed seppuku at Kitasō Castle. Koto observed the valiant general through the carriage curtain; indeed, he possessed an extraordinary bearing . 　　Ichihime returned the bow softly from inside the carriage, and the carriage, under Katsuie's protection, arrived at Nobunaga's palace. 　　"Don't be afraid, my brother is a good man, just a little eccentric. You don't need to worry ," Ichihime said, pulling Koto into the hall. 　　In the center of the hall sat a man dressed in strange attire. His clothes were casual, a stark contrast to the surrounding samurai , but his eyes, capable of seeing through people's hearts, commanded respect. Ichihime flew in like and nestled into the man's arms, appearing very affectionate. 　　“You, you just can’t stay in the city, always wandering around aimlessly. You’ll get into trouble sooner or later.” The man affectionately stroked Ichihime, his eyes filled with boundless familial love. 　　“Brother, the scenery at Lake Biwa is so beautiful. You should really go see it if you have time. Brother, this is a friend I met at Lake Biwa, his name is…” For so many days, Ichihime had forgotten to ask Koto’s name. Now, unsure of what to say, she cast a questioning glance at Koto. 　　Koto strode forward without hesitation and bowed deeply to Nobunaga: “Lord Nobunaga, I am Shiranui Shokan !” Then he raised his head and met Nobunaga’s gaze without fear. 　　Nobunaga was quite surprised. No one had ever been able to meet his eyes so directly before. This boy’s eyes were sharp and piercing. He couldn’t help but scrutinize him carefully. 　　The young man before him was about 20 years old. Although not tall, his physique, accentuated by his tight- fitting was remarkably athletic. He had a baby face, arched eyebrows that slanted upwards, and dark eyes as clear as autumn water, unfathomable. His lips were crimson, with a slight upturn at the corners, always bearing a smile, but this smile had a sinister quality. A strange power emanated from him, like a black hole, drawing everything around him in . Nobunaga couldn't help but look at the man before him with newfound respect. 　　"Oh, your name is Shiranui Shōgan? Thank you for taking care of my sister along the way." Ichihime looked at Kotobuki with tender eyes from within Nobunaga's embrace, her heart filled with nothing but sweetness. 　　"It's nothing, just a small favor." Kotobuki then noticed Hosokawa Fujitaka , sitting third from the left. This man, with whom he had shared hardships, was someone Kotobuki would never forget. Without him, he would never have met Lord Yoshiteru, nor would he have met his wife and Tamahime. 　　At the same time, Fujitaka was also watching Koto, carefully examining him from head to toe. Having been separated for over a year , Koto no longer looked as ordinary as before. 　　"Brother, can I have Shokan stay here for a while?" Princess Ichi asked Nobunaga in a coquettish tone. 　　"Hmm...alright. Please stay here for the time being, Lord Shokan." Nobunaga pondered for a moment before making his decision: "Ichi, show the guests around. I have important matters to discuss with everyone."

Princess Ichi, accompanied by Koto, left the Imperial Palace. Gifu Castle lived up to its reputation; while not the strongest
castle in all of Japan, it was undoubtedly one of the best in Omi, Owari, Mino, and even Ise.

The two arrived at the castle's bustling market. Although not as grand as Kyoto, it was thriving with trade and
traffic , a scene of peace and prosperity. They chatted and laughed as they admired the surrounding scenery. A
stall selling Omi specialties caught Princess Ichi's attention. She carefully selected items at the stall. The stall owner, a
country man in his early forties, enthusiastically promoted his wares to Princess Ichi upon seeing a customer.

Koto, alone, stopped to look at a weapons shop when suddenly heard, "Help!" Turning around,
he couldn't find Princess Ichi anymore. He only saw a man carrying something running westward. Koto
was terrified ; a flash of murderous intent crossed his phoenix eyes, and he transformed into a wisp of smoke, chasing after the man in the same direction.

Those around thought they had encountered a ghost and scattered in fright. In reality, this was
one of the unique skills Xiao Dong had learned from his master, Shiranui Shokan. It resembled the Five Elements Escape Technique of Chinese Taoism, but combined with Japanese ninjutsu
to create a transformation technique.

The farmer-dressed man swiftly abducted Ichihime to the woods outside Gifu Castle, placed her
under a large tree, and then let out a long howl. Immediately, three short howls echoed from the depths of the forest, followed by three black-clad ninjas leaping out of
the bushes .

The taller, leader asked, "Is the matter settled?"

"Yes, it's settled. Nobunaga's sister, Ichihime, has been captured."

"Then, take her to the leader as soon as possible!"

"Yes, sir." The farmer-dressed man was about to pick up Ichihime from the ground when he discovered she had vanished and
hurriedly searched for her.

Standing under a tree not far away was a young man with a face as beautiful as a peach blossom, a rare beauty even among beauties.
He was elegant and graceful, with a refined air. He held Ichihime in his arms, and his dark, starry eyes gleamed with a hint of murderous
intent . The four men felt a chill run down their spines.

"Who are you? Why are you holding Ichihime hostage? And who is this leader you mentioned?" Xiao
Dong's voice seemed to come from hell, devoid of any human warmth.

"And who are you? I advise you not to meddle..."

Before the short ninja could finish speaking, a strange red light suddenly flashed from Xiao Dong's eyes.
With a flash of his right hand, the short man seemed to see something terrifying; his eyes filled with horror, his face turned
purple , and he made a "hoho" sound.

His companion, unaware of what had happened, stared at him in astonishment, repeatedly calling his name,
but he seemed possessed. A moment later, he foamed at the mouth and died.

"Now can you answer my question?" Xiao Dong asked again. The remaining three exchanged
glances, then suddenly fled in three different directions.

Xiao Dong followed the ninja who had been dressed as a farmer, finally cornering
him by a river. This time, without a word, Xiao Dong used his Soul-Capturing Technique to subdue him and learn
the truth from him.

It turned out they had been sent by Momochi Sandayu of Iga, with the aim of capturing Princess Ichi and handing her over to the Rokkaku
family. After questioning him, Xiao Dong cleanly and efficiently "dealt with" the ninja.

Without lingering, Xiao Dong carried Princess Ichi back to the palace in Dokifu Castle, handed the unconscious princess over to
Nobunaga, and told him the whole story. Nobunaga was furious upon hearing this and immediately wanted to send troops
to attack the Rokkaku, but fortunately, his retainers persuaded him otherwise. Nobunaga hurriedly ordered the best physician in Gifu Castle to be summoned to treat Princess
Ichi. Koto, seeing this, took his leave, and Nobunaga did not try to stop him.

As soon as Koto stepped out the gate, he saw Hosokawa Fujitaka waiting outside. Fujitaka greeted him immediately,
saying, "Shokan, may I come to my house? I have something to discuss with you."

Koto, also hoping to use this opportunity to inquire about the whereabouts of Princess Tamahime and her daughter, readily agreed.

Fujitaka was currently a guest of the Oda clan, and because Nobunaga greatly admired his talent,
he was being treated with the rank of a senior retainer (equivalent to a lord of a small town), so Fujitaka's residence was
no less impressive than his own in Kyoto.

The two went to Fujitaka's room and sat facing each other on the floor. Fujitaka spoke first, "Shokan-sensei, I
have something I'd like to ask you."

"Please ask away," Koto replied with a smile.

“Then I’ll get straight to the point. I think you look a lot like one of my little friends…” As he spoke, he
looked Xiao Dong up and down carefully. Xiao Dong was still smiling. Fujitaka’s eyes lit up with surprise: “You’re Xiao
Dong! Xiao Dong, is it really you?”

“Yes, Mr. Fujitaka, I’m so glad you still remember me.”

"It really is you. I've been worried about you ever since you disappeared during the Kyoto Incident. After that incident
, Tamahime and her daughter went missing, the Miyoshi clan completely controlled the Kinai region, and even took the Emperor hostage. On the night of
the incident protected Lord Yoshiaki and helped him escape to the Asakura clan in Echizen. Later, Lord Yoshiaki, in order to revive
the Ashikaga clan, repeatedly asked Lord Asakura Yoshikage to send troops, but Asakura Yoshikage was a fame-seeking man who made excuses to avoid
sending troops . So we had to go to the increasingly famous Oda Nobunaga. Nobunaga is an ambitious man, so
he agreed immediately. Oh, by the way, during this time I met a hero named Akechi Mitsuhide. You
two should get to know each other sometime."

Fujitaka recounted his experiences over the past year, while Koto listened quietly, sighing that fate could not be changed, and feeling
great sympathy for the two who had once saved him.

"By the way, I've been the one talking. How have you been these past year?" Fujitaka asked with concern.

Recalling the past year of apprenticeship under Shiranui Shōken, a trace of pain flickered in Xiao Dong's eyes.
In a low, hoarse voice, he recounted his experiences:

at the manor by Lake Biwa, Shiranui Shōken taught Xiao Dong many strange and unusual skills,
many ancient secret techniques—skills forbidden by generations of martial artists and monks, such as
how to use demonic fire from the demon realm, how to control people's minds, and how to freely alter one's physique and appearance
.

Because these were extreme evil and forbidden arts, their practice was extremely arduous. Shōken often took Xiao Dong away...
Xiao Dong was placed in extremely dangerous situations, put in grave peril, and then forced to use his learned skills to
defend himself . Although it was supposed to be self-defense, many of the scenarios were completely unexpected by Xiao Dong.

Once, Xiao Dong was imprisoned with a bloodthirsty murderer. Initially, the two
were at peace, but soon the murderer, in a fit of rage, grabbed Xiao Dong's neck, attempting to
strangle him. Xiao Dong struggled desperately, but due to his small size and pitifully weak strength, it was futile.

At this critical moment, the prison guard, through the door, reminded Xiao Dong to use his learned bewitching magic to fight back. Xiao Dong did
as he was told. However, because Xiao Dong had only recently learned the bewitching magic, it completely robbed the prisoner of his mind,
turning him into a living dead, dazed and confused all day. Xiao Dong, overwhelmed by fear, remained unconscious for a whole day. Gradually,
Xiao Dong became accustomed to this learning method.

Furthermore, since the Bewitching Spell primarily targets the opposite sex and requires physical intimacy to reach its full
effect, the supervisor frequently abducted numerous women, ranging from teenage girls to women in their thirties
. Xiao Dong was forced to practice with countless women.

Initially, Xiao Dong tried to escape due to shame and disgust, so the supervisor forcibly fed him aphrodisiacs.
Once the drugs took effect, Xiao Dong was locked up with the abducted women. Gradually, Xiao Dong became numb from the torture
, and his personality changed as he delved deeper into the evil spell. He often became completely different
people, transforming into a different person upon certain stimuli, causing him great pain.

Fortunately, Xiao Dong's skills continued to improve and mature, and the supervisor became increasingly lenient.

On the day Xiao Dong mastered the spell, he was summoned before the supervisor, who told him something that astonished him:
"Disciple, I'm sorry. I've been very unreasonable to you over the past year, causing you much suffering. I
apologize to you here. Listen carefully now; what I'm about to say is very important to you. I was originally a
renowned swordsman, hoping to bring peace and happiness to people with a righteous sword. However, things didn't go as planned.
Good people are few and far between in this world. I was surrounded by deceit and lies, and in the end, I was ambushed
and me to flee here and live in seclusion. From this experience, I've learned that to achieve one's goals, one must be
ruthless, using evil to fight evil, and poison to fight poison, exhausting my remaining years to..." He studied those so-called evil arts and sorcery. Later,
my old injuries recurred, and I knew my time was near. So I was anxious to find a successor to carry on my legacy, but
after searching for a long time, I couldn't find a suitable candidate. A year ago, I finally met you. You are the
one I've been looking for, which is why I brought you here. You have indeed lived up to my expectations. I hope you can
create your own world in this chaotic world, but I also hope you can inherit my will and bring benefits to the people. After you leave, I
can go in peace."

Jiang Jian's heartfelt words made Xiao Dong forget everything from the past, and he hugged his master and
wept bitterly . At this moment, Jiang Jian appeared particularly kind, constantly comforting his disciple in his arms. Although the two had not
spent much time together, their feelings for each other were very deep.

The next day, Xiao Dong bid farewell to his master and left the manor filled with both pain and beautiful memories. Later,
he accidentally met Princess Ichi on the shore of Lake Biwa, and these things happened.

Xiao Dong recounted what had happened to him in detail, and Fujitaka listened in astonishment, only
calming down after a long time.

“You have truly endured many hardships. So what do you plan to do now?”

“I plan to work under Nobunaga, and with his help, I will avenge Lord Yoshiteru and find Tamahime
and the others .”

“Good! I will definitely help you.”

The two then chatted for almost an hour before Fujitaka saw Koto off at his house.

(8)

After leaving Fujitaka’s house, Koto wandered aimlessly through the streets of Gifu Castle. The streets of the Sengoku
period were no less bustling than those of modern metropolises. People came and went, cars and horses were everywhere, and shops lined the streets.
Specialties from all over Japan were available here. The lively atmosphere gave Koto a feeling of returning to modern times.

But this feeling was quickly interrupted by the clamor of fighting. A group of wandering samurai were
attacking a carriage. Seated in the carriage was a man dressed as a merchant, with a young
woman beside him. Her face was obscured by a veil, but judging from her voice, she was likely a
beautiful woman , screaming in terror. The merchant-looking man occasionally shouted at her
.

The onlookers were too afraid to approach, but a few braver ones did,
only to no match for the fierce samurai. They were quickly beaten black and blue, and the crowd became even more hesitant
to get closer.

The leader was a samurai wielding a long sword, with a muscular face, large eyes, a bulbous
nose, and a thick beard. He kept shouting something, his lecherous eyes constantly fixed on
the woman in the carriage.

The merchant was forcibly dragged from the carriage, and the leader jumped onto it, attempting to pull the woman
off. However, the woman resisted fiercely, and the robbers were unable to succeed. The merchant cursed and
struggled to run towards the carriage, but was quickly caught by the warriors and brutally beaten to the ground.

The leader continued to assault the woman, laughing, "Little beauty, stop resisting! Just submit to me
! Look, your father has already been beaten down by my men and can't help you. If you resist again, I
'll have my men treat your father horribly."

Upon hearing that her father was in danger, the woman immediately stopped and looked at him with concern. Seeing him
lying on the ground groaning in pain, she was at a loss, utterly helpless
. Desperate, she burst into tears.

The samurai leader was overjoyed and reached out to kiss the young lady. But then, a dramatic
turn of events occurred. He saw a dark shadow flash before his eyes, and the young lady had vanished. He hurriedly jumped off the carriage and
looked for her. There she was, being held in the arms of a strikingly handsome young man. The young lady had stopped
crying, though she was still sobbing occasionally, while the young man was gently comforting her.

The two looked like a loving couple, which infuriated the bearded leader, who gritted his teeth in anger.
With a sharp clang, a samurai sword was drawn, and with a roar, it was brought down on the two lovers,
drawing gasps from the onlookers.

The young woman, lost in her tender moment, suddenly realized the danger was far from over.
She tried to straighten herself, but the strong arms holding her felt like iron clamps, and a captivating masculine scent emanated
from , intoxicating her like fine wine.
A blush rose to her cheeks, and she leaned weakly against the young man's chest. Hearing the gasps of the crowd, she
snapped out with fright.

The handsome young man, however, seemed oblivious. Only when the blade was less than ten centimeters away did he calmly
extend delicate, jade-like hand and grasp the blade perfectly. The leader, even more
enraged, tried to draw his sword again, but for some reason, he couldn't. His face gradually turned
a deep purplish-red, drawing cheers from the surrounding crowd. The young lady, no longer afraid, was filled with admiration

as she watched the seemingly weak boy catch the sword with his bare hands, and with one hand no less. 　　Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the sound of hooves approached from afar, and a troop of soldiers gradually came into view. Leading them was none other than Shibata Katsuie. Katsuie was still clad in his fiery red armor, exuding an imposing aura. The cavalry behind him were all spirited and imposing, clearly a well-trained army. 　　The cavalry quickly approached, and the wild samurai who tried to flee were caught and brought back. 　　"No one is allowed to run wild on Oda territory!" Katsuie shouted. He turned his head and saw the two locked in , and was greatly surprised. That seemingly frail boy actually possessed such skill; he had truly underestimated him. 　　Without a word, Katsuie dismounted and drew his treasured sword, the "Hyuga Ichimonji," from his waist. This Hyuga Ichimonji was a famous sword from the Sengoku period, having served Katsuie in numerous battles. The sword was entirely crimson, its gleam like a brilliant ruby. With a flash of red light, the longsword was instantly cleaved in two. The leader, losing his balance, fell to the ground, and before he could struggle to his feet, he was bound. 　　"Thank you, Lord Katsuie. If it weren't for your timely intervention, I would have been in real danger." This handsome young man was none other than our protagonist 　　, Kotobuki. "I don't think so. Even if I hadn't come, you wouldn't have been in danger," Katsuie said meaningfully . Kotobuki smiled noncommittally. 　　Sheng Jia led his men away, escorting the prisoner. Before leaving, he said to Xiao Dong, "If you have time, I hope you'll come to my house. I'd like to have a good chat with you." 　　"Of course, that's what I was thinking too." 　　After Sheng Jia's cavalry left, the crowd gradually dispersed. Xiao Dong helped the young lady to the merchant's side. Upon seeing how badly the merchant was injured, the young lady burst into tears again. 　　But the merchant didn't seem to care: "What's there to cry about? Father's alright, isn't he? Alright, alright ." The merchant struggled to get up, but due to the severity of his injuries, he couldn't manage it after several attempts. 　　Xiao Dong bent down and helped him up. The man looked at Xiao Dong gratefully, but was too pained to speak. Xiao Dong asked the young lady beside him, "Where do you live? I'll take you home." 　　"Thank you. My father and I are temporarily staying at the Imai-ya, not far ahead." 　　Xiao Dong carried the merchant on his back, and followed the young lady through two blocks to a grand house with a sign that read "Imai-ya." It was a merchant house; large towns throughout Japan had such houses, where well-known and powerful merchants lived. Xiao Dong didn't even glance at them, and followed the young lady into the backyard, leading the merchant to his bedroom. 　　By then, the young lady had removed her veil, revealing a pretty face that was both reproachful and joyful. Her beautiful eyes were now focused intently on her injured father. 　　"Cough...cough...child, go and call your sister...cough...come here." 　　The young lady hurriedly turned and ran out of the room to find her sister, while Xiao Dong stayed behind to care for the injured merchant. 　　"Thank you for saving us," the merchant said gratefully, his eyes gleaming with a strange light. He took a breath and continued with difficulty, "My name is Imai Munehisa. I'm a merchant from Sakamachi (a town is equivalent to a large city today). My youngest daughter and I came to Gifu to visit my eldest daughter, who is studying medicine, and also to expand my business here. Who would have thought this would happen!" 　　'Imai Munehisa, isn't that the famous merchant and tea master from the Sengoku period? Hehe, I'm really lucky .' Xiao Dong thought to himself, this is truly a lucky break, a huge windfall. 　　A moment later, hurried footsteps came from the corridor. Behind the young lady was a woman dressed as a doctor, tall and slender, with long, flowing black hair, exuding elegance and grace; her mature body was curvaceous yet not voluptuous, and she had a charming face. Although her clothes were not particularly luxurious, they could not hide her beauty. 　　The two women rushed into the house and went to the old man's side. After a brief introduction by the young lady, they got to know each other; the younger one was called Xun, and the older one was called Meihui. 　　Meihui opened her medicine box and skillfully treated her father's wounds, quickly healing them. She also picked out several medicines to keep and reminded her father to take them on time. Zongjiu's complexion gradually returned to normal, and the two women chatted warmly about everyday matters. 　　Seeing that there was nothing more for her to do, Xiaodong got up to leave. Only then did Zongjiu and Meihui realize they had neglected their "savior." Zongjiu said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, my daughter and I haven't seen each other in so long, so..." 　　"No, it's alright, it's just human nature," Xiaodong said with a charming smile, completely understanding the joy of this long-separated father and daughter. 　　Mei Hui carefully observed the young man beside her father. Every smile and gesture of his was so captivating. She blushed as she looked at him, like a shy child, and would occasionally glance up at Xiao Dong with a loving smile. 　　"Alright, take good care of your injuries. I'll take my leave now," Xiao Dong said gracefully, rising and bowing in farewell. 　　"Oh, you're leaving already? What a pity. Where do you live? I'll visit you then," Zong Jiu said disappointedly.

"Um... I haven't decided where to stay yet..." Xiao Dong, caught off guard by the question, realized the issue
of was momentarily at a loss.

"Then if you don't mind, please stay here! It's a large place, and not many people live here," Zongjiu
sincerely invited.

"Yes, then please stay here," Kaoru chimed in, while Mei Hui looked at Xiao
Dong with pleading eyes. Xiao Dong couldn't refuse and had no choice but to agree. A joyful expression radiated from Kaoru's face,
and Mei Hui's eyes also shone with delight.

Imai Zongjiu truly lived up to his reputation as a wealthy merchant; the house, though unassuming from the outside, was fully equipped, and the quiet, elegant
garden was in no way inferior to the back garden of the Kyoto Shogun's mansion. Xiao Dong strolled alone in the garden, enjoying this
tranquil atmosphere for the first time in a long time. His tense nerves were finally relaxed, and he felt extremely comfortable.

Xiao Dong came to the pond. The pond wasn't very large, but it contained several goldfish, and the air
was fresh . Xiao Dong sat down, gazing absently at the bright moon in the sky, his heart churning
with . He was only brought back to his senses by a fragrant aroma wafting towards him. Standing before him was Mei Hui, who,
bathed in moonlight, resembled

a goddess descended from heaven, elegant and graceful. "How elegant of you, enjoying the moon alone," Mei Hui said, sitting down beside Xiao Dong, her
dark eyes fixed intently on him.

Xiao Dong felt her eyes were as sharp as swords, capable of seeing through everything, and quickly turned his head away, looking elsewhere:
"Yes, I just wanted to relax a bit."

"May I talk to you?" Mei Hui asked softly.

"Of course, please."

"When I was very young, my father sent me to Kyoto to study medicine under the renowned physician Genjisai. Later, I traveled with my master
to treat patients in various places, so I've seen all sorts of things and people. But when I first saw you,
I felt for some reason that you were different from others, and I had a very strange feeling."

"Oh, really? I didn't even realize it myself." Xiao Dong gently smoothed his bangs and said with some
emotion .

"Yes, although I can't express it in words, I can truly feel it." Mei Hui
said very seriously.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore, let's talk about something else. By the way, isn't your father
a big merchant ? Why did he make you study medicine? It's a tough job!"

"I've been in poor health since I was a child, partly to treat my illness, and partly because I really like it."

The conversation gradually brought the two closer, and Xiao Dong was no longer as reserved as before, carefully appreciating
the beautiful woman in front of him. She was truly unique! She had a touch of classical Chinese beauty.

The two chatted happily, and time passed quickly without them noticing. Only after all the servants in the mansion had
fallen asleep did they reluctantly return to their rooms.

The sounds of the servants bustling about in the early morning woke Xiao Dong from his deep sleep; he had slept soundly all night. Just as
he stepped out of his room, a servant came to announce that someone was looking for him. Xiao Dong thought, "Who would be looking for me so early?"
Upon arriving at the door, he saw that he didn't recognize the person. The person didn't say a word, only handed him a note, and turned to leave
.

Opening the note, it read: "We hope Xiao Dong can come to Shibata Katsuie's residence. Katsuie wishes to have a good
talk with him.

" This Katsuie... well, this is a good opportunity. Establishing a good
relationship with this first samurai of the Oda clan would be beneficial to his future. He asked for the exact location of Katsuie's residence and immediately set off.

Katsuie's residence was anything but ordinary; it was grand and imposing, with numerous servants, reflecting his
prominent . Upon seeing Xiao Dong arrive, the servants immediately announced his arrival, and someone promptly led him into Katsuie's reception room.
Katsuie, dressed casually at home in a light blue kimono, still wore his
signature "Hyuga Ichimonji" sword at his waist. Seeing Xiao Dong, he warmly invited him to sit down and instructed the servants to bring
tea and snacks.

"Haven't had breakfast yet? Please have some if you don't mind," Katsuie said first.

The two ate and chatted, initially discussing trivial matters. When they had finished, Katsuie
suddenly asked seriously, "What are your thoughts on the situation in the Sengoku period, General?"

'Back to the point,' Xiao Dong thought.

"I believe the Oda clan will inevitably unify the land," Xiao Dong said confidently.

This surprised Katsuie greatly. "Why do you say the Oda clan will unify the land?" Katsuie
asked, voicing his doubts.

"First of all, in terms of the current situation, the powerful daimyo include Mori Motonari of China, Date Yoshihiro of Satsuma,
Chosokabe Motochika of Shikoku, Oda Nobunaga of Mino, Tokugawa Ieyasu of Mikawa, Hojo Ujimasa of Odawara
, Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo, and Takeda Shingen of Kai..."

"Why these specific individuals? For example, why not include Miyoshi Yoshitsugu of the Kyoto region, Imagawa Ujizane of Suruga,
Asakura Yoshikage of Echizen, Nanbu Nobunao and Ashina Moriuji of Mutsu, ōtomo Sōrin of Buzen, and the Honganji family with its numerous followers
?"

Koto smiled. "Since Nagayoshi's death, the Miyoshi family has only relied on its three retainers to maintain its position, and its strength has
greatly diminished . Moreover, Yoshitsugu is an incompetent ruler who will inevitably lead to the downfall of the country. Imagawa Ujizane is constantly indulging in the decadent
culture of Kyoto, and he is threatened by Tokugawa on the left and Takeda on the right. Asakura Yoshikage is an indecisive person and
will not achieve much. There are many heroes in Mutsu, so the competition is fierce and he has no time to contend for supremacy. The Honganji family
is mainly composed of Buddhists, so as long as their interests are not threatened, there will be no trouble. As for ōtomo, he is a cruel person, and those
who contend for cannot do so without the support of the people."

Katsuie nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining with a strange light, and he had to re-evaluate this young man
.

"The reason I say that the Oda clan will conquer the land is because although Mori Motonari is a brilliant strategist and has vast
territories, he is restrained by the ōtomo and Chōsokabe clans; the same is true for the Takeda and Uesugi clans; although the Hojō clan has many powerful
generals, they do not yet have the ambition to contend for supremacy; the Date clan must pacify Kyushu before they can take any action; and the Tokugawa clan
is an ally of the Oda clan, but its current strength is not as great as the Oda clan's. So it seems that the Oda clan has all the advantages."
Koto paused here.

Katsuie could hardly believe his ears. This was truly insightful; he'd never heard anything like it before.
He was completely impressed by Kotobuki. "Shokan, you're amazing! You're a military genius!" Katsuie
praised Kotobuki's insights endlessly.

"Shokan, I hope you can meet Lord Nobunaga and
repeat . Let's go after dinner—no, let's go now!"

Katsuie was indeed impatient. He immediately had someone change his clothes and, pulling Kotobuki along, headed straight for Nobunaga's
residence　　　　　　 .

(To be continued)

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