flower swastika

"Who is it?"
Kijiro cried out in alarm, leaping several steps forward.
He peeked through the lattice window—but it was merely a disguised phantom. In reality, Kijiro's true form had already scaled the wall and swiftly leaped into the courtyard.
Suddenly, a black shadow, like a whirlwind, burst through the opposite low-lattice window and landed inside.
"It's me! Kijiro."
The newcomer tilted his head back towards the courtyard. A horrifying mark remained on his right eye, causing his cheek muscles to droop slightly, his face distorted. Who else could this be but Matsumaru?
Just now, he had disguised himself as a fisherman, blending into the crowd.
The glistening blood on Matsumaru's leggings was faintly visible; had he just taken them from the wounded Duanqian and put them on?
"Don't panic!"
Kijiro landed with the agility of a butterfly,
a rhododendron still tucked into his shoulder.
"Hahaha, don't panic. I know you're puzzled right now, and I'm here to enlighten you!
"
"You mean this?"
Kijiro looked at the delicate, vibrant flower.
"Yes, the enemy sealed the secret message in the heart of this flower. They didn't use ordinary methods; it's probably..."
"Is it the work of Genyasai?"
"Didn't they disappear into the Koga Mountains?"
"Don't let your guard down. They remain hostile towards us."
"No matter the circumstances, we must be especially careful."
Matsumaru carefully observed his surroundings with his single eye.
His right eye was the one Genyasai had transformed into a hideous raptor's beak using illusion magic.
Every time he recalled this, Matsumaru couldn't help but feel a burning pain in his right eye, and the familiar hatred from the past surged back into his heart.
"If I ever run into him again, I'll make him pay with his blood!"
"He's a truly cunning and treacherous man. Look at the way he sealed it—he placed a rhododendron next to a stunningly beautiful woman, and she almost escaped our pursuit..."
"We can question her about how to break the spell."
With that, Matsumaru placed his large hand on A-He's firm breasts.
He gently caressed her red, plum-like nipples, but A-He remained oblivious.
"She doesn't know. Genyasai is such a powerful figure; how could he possibly tell her such an important secret?"
"But how can we determine the authenticity of this flower?"
"Only by opening it..."
"That might be difficult..."
Matsumaru carefully stroked the petals.
It wasn't the feel of natural petals; it wasn't soft at all, but rather strangely smooth and firm. Although not like iron or wood, the soft center was surrounded by a strong core.
"—It has a strange smell."
Kijimi, as instructed, lowered his head to smell the flower.
There was no rhododendron fragrance. "
So, what kind of strange smell is this?
" "This... is very strange..."
"It's really peculiar."
"Yeah! Isn't it?"
"It must be Genyasai's unique technique. I've heard that Koga ninjas are best at this!"
"I think it's the so-called 'Kidney Water Seal'!"
Indeed, it had a peculiar, fishy odor.
"The Kidney Water Seal is a unique technique. Although the petals are firm, they turn to powder when pressed and dissolve into mist when dissolved... It's really troublesome!"
Genyasai's 'Kidney Water Secret Technique' was not only used to avoid being seen, but also to consider what to do if it fell into the hands of the enemy.
If it was violently squeezed by the enemy, it would immediately crumble into powder. If it was dissolved with fire and water, the petals would be lost, and the flower core would also dissolve into water.
"It seems we can't open it. We must find water insects..."
"Let's go!"
At this moment, a terrifying explosion came from afar.
The two looked at each other, immediately at a loss.
"Was that a fire blast?"
"When Roku is showing off his divine skills!"
In an instant, the two figures disappeared from the shrine.
Of course, the one who tricked Duan Qian Shi and then drove him away was none other than one of the Puppet Trio—Hikaru Toroku.
For Toroku, techniques like "Scattering Water Chestnuts" and "Reverse Arrows" were mere child's play.
He rushed from the Myojin Shrine towards Otsu, deep in the mountains.
From there, the clear lake water was clearly visible. In
the late spring sky, sunlight shimmered on the water, and the green trees swayed gracefully—a beautiful scene. However, Duan Qian Shi was engaged in a life-or-death duel with the puppet ninjas here, the thick stench of blood enveloping the land.
The leader, Yamana Daikansuke, seeing several of his men fall to the enemy, was consumed by rage.
"Don't let him escape! No matter where he hides… even if we go to hell together, I'll do it!"
Daikansuke, spear in hand, flew in all directions, chasing after the enemy.
The ninja dressed in black seemed intent on mocking his relentless pursuer. He constantly shifted between treetops, sometimes patting his backside, sometimes pinching his sticky nose, and sometimes moving too fast, calmly waiting for the enemy to catch up before moving to another treetop.
"Go around to the other side and cut off his retreat."
"Yes, sir!"
Uizaki Gengobei led several men around to the back of the hill.
Their furtive movements were clearly visible from the treetops, but the men in black remained unmoved, coldly observing everything.
Daikansuke was furious, almost losing his mind, single-mindedly devising a plan to annihilate the enemy, unaware...
In the blink of an eye! Gogobei reached the other side, but suddenly shouted,
"Damn it! He's gained the upper hand!"
The man with the black turban began to laugh wickedly.
White light, along with sharp throwing knives, was thrown at the man in black.
Undoubtedly, these hidden weapons came straight at the man in black, swift and accurate. However, what was most perplexing was that these weapons couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes; he darted about on the treetops with incredible agility.
Suddenly, a branch snapped with a crack.
"Ah! It's over!"
Duan Qian and his group couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Wouldn't that smug man in black fall like a monkey struck by an arrow?
But—
his agility truly befitted a highly skilled ninja.
In the nick of time, he reached out and grabbed the lower branch!
It was only five feet above his head! Seeing this, Da Kanjie leaped up, stomping through the grass.
"Take this!"
he roared, charging upwards with his spear.
The ninja clung tightly to the branch with all four limbs, his protruding buttocks becoming an easy target.
Just as he was about to meet his end—
but then, the situation took a sudden turn.
In the next instant, a terrifying, murderous pleasure surfaced on Daikansuke's face! His barrel pistol danced wildly in his hand.
This was his unique, masterful barrel-gun killing technique.
The gleaming muzzle was aimed directly at the black-clad man's buttocks—
the man recoiled instantly. Was it from the blood and gunshot wound?
He could no longer escape death's clutches.
But then, something strange happened—the black-clad man's hand emerged from his tightly wrapped body, like a black hand, and attacked Daikansuke.
The strange hand grabbed the barrel.
And then, this magical weapon, as if beyond Daikansuke's control, coiled upwards.
Daikansuke was completely stunned! He couldn't believe his weapon had been so easily taken by the enemy.
What a devastating blow!
(I see your barrel-gun technique is terrible! Why don't you try this?)
The black-clad man chuckled menacingly from among the pine needles.
And so—
before Daikan-suke lay a gleaming golden broadsword!
From afar, the black-clad figure on the treetop resembled a monstrous cat seeking death, its bright eyes gleaming.
This magnificent sword must have been stolen from the mansion of a high-ranking official.
"Fool! Let me take your dog's life!"
In extreme rage, Daikan-suke strained, trying to draw the sword, but no matter how hard he tried, it remained unmoved.
"Useless chicken! Truly worthless!"
Daikan-suke was even more embarrassed!
Cold sweat beaded on the foreheads of his subordinates, who all drew their swords!
Daikan-suke's face flushed red, but he finally drew the sword—
in an instant—a deafening explosion erupted, the sword spewing flames! Blazing fire continuously spewed from its scabbard! Meanwhile, countless powdery dust particles filled the air! Everyone present, whether Daikan-suke or the warrior who drew the sword, was blasted apart by the sparks!
A cloud of thick, white smoke billowed across the land, revealing a scene of carnage beneath the pine branches.
Even the brave and proud samurai groaned in the grass.
(I simply cannot believe how cowardly you are!)
A mocking voice drifted from the air.
The man in black was none other than Hifuki Toroku, one of the three puppet ninjas—his skill was truly unparalleled!
After his figure vanished in a puff of smoke, something suddenly fell from a tree!
It was a rabbit.
The dead rabbit, its body stained with blood. This was the disguise Daikansuke had used to reassure his enemy.
The cool breeze on the lake slowly dissipated the smoke. Daikansuke, enduring excruciating pain, dragged his bloodied body to his feet, but the moment he saw the dead rabbit, his eyes widened in disbelief.
"Ah! What will become of Shi Nu and A-He now?"
"Puppet ninjas, they will surely be a great threat to the capital in the future..."
"Come on! Everyone, cheer up!"
Several corpses lay dead on the grass, some with one eye blown off by the explosion, others slightly or severely injured, all battered and bruised, in a sorry state.
Some had lost all ten fingers, cut off both ears, gouged out one eye, their limbs torn apart! A pungent, bloody stench filled the air. They leaned on their swords, supporting each other, preparing to return to the main hall of Myojin, their figures radiating endless sorrow in the sunlight.
Meanwhile, the puppet ninjas, in order to find out the contents of the secret message hidden in the azalea, Chan Zixi and Jun Matsumaru went to the mountain god's forest behind the Amida Hall in the mountain's belly.
There, a group of armed people were resting.
The people who had just suffered a terrible defeat at the Waterloo had fled.
However, they left behind a group of people and horses that looked very familiar.
These people had disguised themselves as fishmongers at the checkpoint.
Undoubtedly, they were the puppet ninjas.
To observe and monitor Duan Qianshi and his group, the puppet clan had broken into smaller groups, disguised themselves, and were capable of anything.
There were even two female ninjas—
they disguised themselves as Shi Nu and A-He respectively.
"—What's wrong? What's the matter?"
Yamamoto Zako asked immediately upon seeing the two approach.
"I have a favor to ask..."
Xi Sansai shrugged and said, "Mizuki! Actually, I came to see you."
"Ah..."
A man disguised as the deputy envoy, Uizaki Gengoro, took the azalea and examined it intently.
"This flower is not an ordinary azalea; look at its large and unusual petals."
"You have a keen eye."
"Alas, I know nothing but this."
Mizuki Goichi's laughter was like a gentle breeze.
Mizuki—now let's explain this nickname. Actually, freshwater insects do not inhabit this dynasty. It is said that this insect thrives in tropical waters and specializes in shooting sand at people to their deaths.
The book "Zhou Luan" also mentions this—using a cannon to beat water insects, and throwing burning stones at them. The reason he added the name "Goichi" is to indicate the special power of his breathing apparatus.
Among the hundred types of puppet ninjutsu, there is a very special ninjutsu called "Blowing Blowing Bloom."
Goichi specializes in this technique.
He repeatedly examined the petals in his hand.
"I see..."
He nodded knowingly.
"Can you see the mechanism?"
"This is the ninjutsu of 'Kidney Water Seal'!"
"Oh!"
"This special smell comes from Hook Genyasai... If you don't believe me, take a closer look!"
Hyakki no Dan gently teased it with a shuriken, nodding sharply.
"Could it be Genyasai's semen?"
He groaned.
"Stinky! Really stinky! Goichi, hurry up and open it!"
"This is probably not so simple..."
Water Insect Goichi left the group, first using a ladle to wash the petals, not with water,
but with sake. Then he brought them to his nose and smelled them. It is said that once the kidney essence seal is broken, the petals first turn amber, because the power of the semen has weakened—this was also recorded in the "Koga Shinobi Chronicles."
However, although Goichi washed the petals with sake, the petals showed no change whatsoever. Perhaps it was because Genyasai's essence was so strong.
Goichi turned his head.
"Little Flower!"
he gestured with his chin.
"Yes..."
The woman disguised as O-Tsuru immediately jumped off her horse and walked to Goichi's side.
"Now I will use you to break this sorcery."
"Take off your clothes!"
"Yes..."
What a cold and heartless order! In the ninja clan, no consequences matter in order to accomplish a mission.
Xiaohua was about fifteen or sixteen years old. After obeying, she obediently lay down on the grass and loosened her sash.
It was midday.
Golden light filtered through the trees, dappling the forest. A white, naked female body appeared before everyone's eyes. Goichi opened her legs and knelt down.
The atmosphere was solemn and dignified, as if Goichi were drawing holy water.
There was no hint of lewdness. It gave no sense of lust, for this matter concerned the life and death of the wandering puppet clan.
Goichi tried to suck Xiaohua's nectar with his mouth, but soon his brows furrowed.
"So bitter..."
So he gave up using his mouth and instead knelt beside Xiaohua, beginning his actions with his hands.
He uttered a short phrase.
(Rubbing!)
The melon girl stepped forward and grasped Xiaohua's two firm breasts.
The melon girl's fingers weren't moving unconsciously. As for the "Art of Massaging the Chest and Abdomen," skill was a crucial factor. The melon girl's hands continued to knead Xiaohua's soft, dough-like body, intending to draw out Wushi's nectar.
The melon girl employed various techniques—flurious, gentle, intense, subtle, and rapid—and finally achieved her goal.
Xiaohua let out an unbearable moan! Her body gasped.
Wushi hurriedly collected the secretions from Xiaohua's genitals.
Xiaohua's cheeks flushed red, her thin skin seemingly fragile, turning crimson in an instant, like a billowing sail.
Wushi used his clothes to catch the flowing white fluid and blew it towards the azalea buds.
The azalea buds' petals slowly turned amber.
However, there were seven or eight azalea buds in total, making it impossible to benefit all seven simultaneously, and Wushi's cheeks were already strained from excessive blowing.
Although the azalea had been subjected to the "Blooming" secret technique, its core showed no sign of opening.
"Idiot! Bastard!"
Disappointed, Goichi slumped to the ground.
The puppet ninjas exchanged bewildered glances, unsure what to do.
"Still no use. That old fox, Genyasai, is too clever..."
"Hmm! This is really a headache!"
"Is there any other way?"
"There's one more..."
A flame ignited in Goichi's eyes!
"Hana, how about one more time?"
"Yes, but I don't know how..."
"Open!"
The merciless command was given again!
Goichi inserted the azalea's incision into Hana's lower body.
Goichi's words were extremely cold. However, it wasn't just the puppet clan; any ninja had to abandon ordinary human emotions.
Hana was a shy little girl, but upon hearing the command, "Open!", she immediately—
"Yes..."
She lay down again, spreading her legs, the puppet ninja's consciousness completely controlled and manipulated by her clansmen!
Perhaps their leader, Hachiya Kama, had already instilled in them extraordinary training during their ninja development.
Hana had forgotten what shame was! She
simply stared with unwavering determination in her eyes.
If we ever noticed any human emotion in her, it was in that instant when her brow furrowed.
That "instant" was when Goichi, with the azalea petal sealed with kidney essence, pierced her deep into her lower body like an arrow.
It was Goichi, the Water Insect, using the secret technique "Blowing Bloom" to absorb a woman's love fluid.
Her lower body was still warm. The
cut on the flower branch was so sharp that without sufficient lubrication, it couldn't be inserted and could easily damage the woman's delicate organs.
The temperature inside the cavity was very high.
Medically speaking, the temperature of the mouth, anus, and armpits is almost the same, but the temperature inside the cavity is much higher.
Goichi's only deficiency was the high temperature inside the cavity.
Using a man's semen as the seal for the azalea petal, the "Kidney Essence Seal" could not be broken unless the vulva was used.
While performing the "Blowing Blossom" ninjutsu, Goichi kept thinking about Genyasai's perfect secret technique.
This over-a-hundred-year-old monster—the Koga ninja Genyasai—if he saw the enemy going to such lengths to break the "Kidney Water Seal" ninjutsu, he might reveal a wicked and treacherous smile.
"Go for it! Hana, we're counting on you!"
However, the naturally secreted fluids weren't enough.
So, the melon girl, Goichi, and Kijima repeatedly touched Hana's naked body with their hands, lips, and tongues, trying to arouse her into a deeper climax.
Her endocrine system slowly intensified.
But at the peak of extreme excitement, Hana could only grit her teeth and endure.
At this moment, pleasure had long surpassed pain, becoming a physical joy; her body temperature was boiling, and secretions increased even more.
But—
the flower still didn't bloom. Why was that?
"Huh? What's going on?"
"Cicada, have you been fooled?"
The puppet clan was filled with suspicion.
“How could a secret letter be hidden inside a flower?”
“No! I believe it must be inside!”
“Then why isn’t the flower blooming?”
Confusion crossed the ninjas’ faces.
Xiaohua’s groin was completely wet; her limbs stretched limply, constantly overflowing with the life force, she was almost becoming a withered woman.
“Could it be that she…”
The ninjas carefully observed the expressions on the three’s faces.
“—Could it be that we can’t find any other solution?”
“Who said that?”
Bai Qi Zhi Dan smiled slyly.
“I have a way.”
Dan turned to look at Gua Nu.
“You, disguise yourself as the Stone Woman of Koga!”
With that, he pulled the azalea from Xiaohua’s body. Xiaohua groaned, her naked body writhing. The flower bud looked disheveled, but remained intact. That wasn’t a concern.
Gua Nu, disguised as the Stone Woman, dressed in masculine attire, rode away on the wind. The group of money collectors, disheveled and exhausted from being harassed by Huo Chui Dang Liu, staggered back to the Ming Shen Shrine.
A-He lay naked inside.
Upon seeing her angelic, fair body, her subordinates couldn't help but hide in the shadows, secretly watching her.
"Don't do anything rash!"
Only Daikan-suke and Gobei slowly approached her.
"What happened?"
"Was she raped?"
Gobei asked, reaching down to touch her crotch.
"Ah! It hurts!"
His hand suddenly recoiled.
His fingernails felt as if they had been bitten.
"Hahahaha, shameless indeed!"
A loud female voice clearly reached everyone's ears.
This was the puppet female ninja (also known as the melon woman) who had transformed into the Stone Woman.
"Oh, so it's the Stone Woman. Where did you go?"
"I went to punish those two despicable bastards!"
"Wow! That's impressive!"
"Hahahaha, the Koga female ninjas are truly powerful. Unlike you grown men, you're beaten black and blue in no time."
"What a disgrace."
Daikansuke, who was always so imposing, wielding a barrel gun, was now utterly defeated, his right wrist injured, while Gobei seemed to have a ruptured left eardrum, and his left knee was bleeding profusely, making it difficult for him to even walk.
"Don't worry, I've already taken their lives."
"Was it in the Mountain God Forest?"
"I wish I could see it with my own eyes!"
"Oh, don't you believe me?"
"No, I didn't mean anything by it."
"You should heal your wounds first!"
The stone woman in disguise picked up A-He, chewing herbs and feeding them to him bite by bite.
Her hands kneaded A-He's breasts, slowly moving to his stomach, then she leaned down and gently blew on the hollow of A-He's lower abdomen.
A-He had been hit by the "Transformation Hell" ninjutsu used by Chan Zixi three times.
This was necessary to bring A-He back from his state of suspended animation
. Daikansuke, with his sharp eyes, noticed the azalea stuck in the stone woman's leg bindings.
(—Hmm, thankfully, it seems she's alright.)
Only Daikansuke knew the secret of the azalea.
Those terrifying puppet ninjas probably still couldn't figure out the mechanism, right?
If they knew the secret hidden in the azalea, they would have already killed the stone woman, wouldn't they?
Daikan said to Gobei, "From now until we reach Mino and Kana, we must be careful."
Just then, O-Tsuru came to her senses, her slender fingers gripping the stone woman's body tightly.
"Ah, you're so lovely!"
The stone woman in disguise couldn't resist kissing O-Tsuru's lips.
(So we're going to Kana...) The stone woman in disguise listened intently to their conversation, but as she embraced O-Tsuru, she also felt a sense of euphoria.
Perhaps this was the change the stone woman was destined for on the way to Mino?
A short while later, the group set off from the stone steps.
To avoid being seen, the two women kept a short distance from Duan Qianshi's group, about an arrow's length away.
The azalea was placed back in the saddle, and O-Tsuru rode the horse, led by the stone woman dressed as a man. O-Tsuru wore a gauze outer garment and a straw hat, while the stone woman was dressed in men's clothing; the contrast was striking.
ōkansuke and his entourage kept a close watch on the two men's movements.
"Pay close attention to that azalea,"
ōkansuke whispered to Gobei.
"A flower? Why?"
"Don't ask why. Just keep an eye on that flower.
Anyone who dares to trespass on it will be killed without mercy!" Absolutely no one was allowed to spy on the Koga's secrets.
Although the Rokkaku surprise attack resulted in the death of the young Shogun Yoshihiro, some local officials still believed the Shogun had won a great victory because his army was still stationed in various places.
Due to the sheer number of government troops, despite the defeat, they didn't give the impression of weakness. In the three-year war that followed, they waged an endless slaughter against the Rokkaku Takayori clan, despite their defeat. However, Rokkaku Takayori, fighting with fewer troops, was no less formidable, deeming it a great victory. Therefore, they exaggerated the victory to win over the people.
In reality, the people in chaotic times had very simple minds. They held no reverence for the authority of the court or the Shogun.
On the contrary, local tycoons directly connected to people's livelihoods evoked more respect.
The reason the Shogun's forces were defeated during the Rokkaku clan's massive attack was probably due to the passive resistance of the populace.
Although Daikansuke and his group were entering enemy territory, they showed no panic.
Upon arriving in Otsu, the ladies immediately hired boats to cross.
They only needed to cross Lake Biwa. On the water, apart from lake pirates, they no longer needed to fear enemy attacks. Danzen's group also followed in fishing boats.
Fifteen li across the lake,
they finally reached the foot of Mount Hikone. "Hikone" is named after Amatsu Hikone, the lord of Inuyama Prefecture. From the lake, the roof of the Kannon-do Temple on the mountain could be seen.
The twilight began to gradually reflect on the lake.
However, before going ashore, it would be best if the sky were still a little darker; although the lake pirates wouldn't reappear, once past Oki Island, they would see a smokescreen resembling a beacon fire.
So they set off for Mount Okunoshima, hoping to evade the pursuit of the Hexagonal Clan.
(Until we reach our destination, I will protect her...)
Suddenly, the Melon Girl (incarnation of the Stone Girl) found her mission laughable.
But she didn't dislike protecting the poor A-Tsuru at all.
"Once we reach Ghana, my mission will be complete."
Ignoring the boatman's strange looks, the Stone Girl, incarnation, casually embraced A-Tsuru.
"Yes, I... but once we reach our destination, I must go ahead..."
"I see." "
We won't reach Ghana within two or three days."
"...?"
In the eyes of the Melon Girl, who was also the Stone Girl, A-Tsuru's cheeks were flushed and beautiful, as if painted with the colors of the sunset.
"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"
"Ishi-onna, didn't you hear about me from Genya-sai?"
"...I forgot."
"Really?"
"Do you doubt what I said?"
"That's good!" A-He was a little shy, her heart pounding like a deer... After speaking, she shyly nestled against Ishi-onna's chest.
The melon-woman (Ishi-onna) didn't know how to proceed with her questions.
Time was running out...
(Only two or three days left...)
What did this mean? They had to reach their destination in two or three days?
At this moment, the melon-woman (Ishi-onna) noticed A-He's mission; perhaps A-He was the key to solving this mystery. Moreover, A-He was so shy and hesitant to speak... Why was that?
They traveled by boat from the foot of Mount Hikone, heading north for several miles to Asatsuma-fune.
Since ancient times, this place had been known as the port of Asatsuma-fune.
Late spring night, dusk had enveloped the entire land.
A-He waited patiently, pondering her future plans. Suddenly, the stone woman in her guise led a white horse slowly towards them. The white horse gleamed with a moon-white light.
"Come on, ride on!"
Daikansuke's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly came over to ask.
"Where did you find horses? We're short five or six too."
"You should look everywhere; there will always be owners willing to sell."
The stone woman in her guise coldly replied.
"Look at you bunch of brainless idiots, you can't even take care of a horse."
"Don't be sarcastic; it's because we're unfamiliar with this place."
"Likewise, we'll be going now."
The stone woman in her guise urged the horse to gallop away.
The faces of the Duanqian Shimen turned pale instantly. If they were delayed and discovered by Rokkaku's group, they would likely face dire consequences.
In order to pass through the Unbreakable Gate under cover of darkness, the stone woman in her guise quickened her pace.
After she bypassed Kada, Karaba, and Sugae, she exited ōshimizu and arrived at Iwakurayama. Entering Mino from the heart of Mount Ibuki, it was already midnight.
The checkpoint was located on the border of Omi and Mino on the Tokaido, a remote and desolate road, hence the mere presence of a small checkpoint fence.
Torches beside the wooden fence provided the only light in the darkness, and twenty or thirty guards lay asleep on the ground beside it.
"What should we do?"
Upon seeing the firelight, A-Tsuru trembled as if she had seen hellfire.
"I'll take care of it."
The Stone Woman (Gourd Woman) concealed A-Tsuru and the horses, then vanished into thin air with the night wind.
Despite her imposing stature, she moved with unbelievable agility.
She saw three or four small houses within the checkpoint, but her target was the stables. She knew there were about ten horses in the stables. A highly skilled ninja could make her presence invisible, even to animals.
She had already disappeared into the boundless darkness.
It all happened in a very short time.
Even the dozen or so horses dared not neigh, nor even twitch.
She was like a dark cloud in the night, slowly making her way to the stables, drawing her gleaming knife, and with a sharp slash—
she cut the horses' harnesses and girths, the timing and extent perfect. Tonight, since she intended to break through the checkpoint, she needed a foolproof plan. This was a precaution in case the guards discovered her. She was alone; she couldn't afford any accidents. Besides, she had a delicate young girl, horses, and a mysterious flower to care for. The
so-called "checkpoint," though it could be considered a border, didn't have a clear boundary at the time, and its extent varied by three or five li depending on the rise and fall of power.
If the guards discovered their escape to Mino, they would probably give chase! Ninjas were always elusive and adept at transformation; their preparations had to be perfect and flawless.
The Stone Woman (Melon Woman) then crossed the river.
To her left was Mount Ibuki, and to her right, Mount Iwakura.
The river flowed gently between two valleys.
Although it was late spring, the water was still frighteningly cold.
Ah He mounted her horse lightly and rode forward silently.
The crescent moon was obscured by dark clouds, with only faint starlight shimmering on the river's surface.
"The path ahead isn't very familiar, but be careful, and don't make a sound."
The horse continued forward, and fortunately, the guards at the checkpoint didn't notice the secret in the darkness.
The river was very deep, and the horse had to half-swim and half-walk. When they reached the middle of the river, the horse suddenly stopped.
In an instant, it began to kick the water wildly and neigh loudly.
(It's over!)
The horse's hooves continued to splash the river water!
The checkpoint's warning bell rang.
The guards at the checkpoint rushed over, yelling at them to stop. Several archers rushed to the riverbank, intending to deliver a hundred arrows through the cold water.
The Stone Woman (Melon Woman) dived into the water and cut the coarse netting around the horse's hooves.
The horse neighed and jumped restlessly.
"O-Tsuru! Lie down!"
Suddenly, the wind whistled through the air, carrying the sound of arrows that whizzed overhead. The horse splashed water, wetting the two of them. To avoid the barrage of arrows, they swam swiftly to the opposite bank.
The Stone Woman (Melon Woman) leaped onto the horse's hindquarters, grabbed O-Tsuru's slender waist, and kicked the horse's belly hard, propelling them towards the other side.
Heading east—strictly speaking, this wasn't a road, just the foothills of Mount Ibuki.
The two traveled for about a mile.
They came to another riverbank. This wasn't the Fujikawa River.
It must be the Aikawa River, right?
The endless plain stretched out
before them—this was Momobano. "We should be safe here."
The Stone Woman (Melon Woman) stopped panting and lifted O-Tsuru off the horse.
There was blood on the horse's belly—the river surface shimmered with starlight, and the Stone Woman (Melon Woman) noticed that fresh blood was flowing from the horse's abdomen.
Was she struck by an arrow? But when the Stone Woman (Melon Woman) lifted Ah He down, she was surprised to find blood staining between Ah He's legs, and she suddenly understood.
It wasn't an arrow wound.
It was the fragile little girl, unable to withstand the horse's violent movements, bleeding profusely.
As the two lay on the ground, and the Stone Woman (Melon Woman) removed her leg bindings, her eyes suddenly widened and stared straight ahead. Wasn't
that azalea—
the azalea bud—slowly blooming?
It turned out that the stubborn azalea could only bloom so beautifully by enduring the blood between a woman's legs—
the fragile female body bleeding from the excessive jolting.
Although her lower body was covered in blood, it didn't give off a sense of uncleanliness, but rather a crimson beauty.
Perhaps the Melon Woman meant well in continuing to care for the poor Ah He, but this secret letter sealed within the strange flower, soaked in the concentrated blood, slowly opened.
Was this a timely rain in a drought?
Or a beacon in the darkness?
The azalea, a stubborn flower that neither the ninja technique "Blow Bloom" nor the virgin's "Semen Semen" could make bloom, is utterly mysterious.
Seven buds, much larger than usual,
nearly three inches long, with a strange, smooth texture. Yet they stubbornly resist.
The old fox, Gogenyasai, knew no one could break the Koga ninja technique "Kidney Water Seal," so he planned to wait until they reached their destination before plotting.
But things took an unexpected turn.
Young A-He bled profusely from her lower body. Once one azalea bud opened, the others slowly bloomed as well.
Was it red or white?
The petals were stained with blood, making its color impossible to discern.
(Arriving within two or three days…)

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