Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

Though it knocked him down to Rank 2 Mortal Breath, Nobu didn't regret investing his Aura into Sachiko, Nariko, and Midori. The maximum amount of Aura he was able to accumulate in a single day was around 432 at Rank 5. With the trio of girls contributing to his base, he was earning approximately 427 without any additional effort. More importantly, the amount they could contribute wasn't affected by his Rank, so, even if his system did have a 'reset' function, he could drastically reduce the amount of time it took to recoup his losses.When broken down to its most fundamental level, the stone tablet basically allowed Nobu to grow exponentially stronger based on the number and strength of people following him. Had he allowed himself to be reincarnated naturally, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that he would be earning upwards of a million Aura every single day from Yui alone. Instead, he now had to play catch up by quite literally relying on children, but, seeing how happy the trio was as they familiarized themselves with their stone tablets, Nobu couldn't help smiling until Kumiko took it upon herself to ask, "My Lord...it may be imprudent of me to ask, but can you please explain the current situation...?"Having just spent the last two hours watching her Lord advise the three trainees in the use of an invisible device, Kumiko could no longer restrain her curiosity. She was a kunoichi who had been specifically trained to collect information in order to help her Lord make more informed decisions so it made her feel indescribably uncomfortable having no idea what was going on.Shifting his attention away from the trio experimenting with their camera app, Nobu noticed the uncertainly visible in the face of Kumiko and several others. This caused his smile to turn slightly wry, but, having already decided there was no sense in doubting people who would readily lay down their lives to preserve his, he explained, "You'll have to wait until I'm stronger to experience it for yourself, but I basically have the ability to duplicate a stone tablet that has a variety of useful functions. For now, I'm trusting you girls with watching over and protecting these three squirts. They might not look like it, but they're the key to helping me grow strong in a short period of time."Hearing their Master's remark, Sachiko and Midori appeared equal parts excited and nervous. Nariko, however, adopted a massive grin on her face as she enthusiastically exclaimed, "Just leave it to me, Nobunaga-sama! Nariko won't let you down~!"Though it still felt awkward to hear a little girl address him with honorifics, Nobu managed to nod his head approvingly before returning his attention to Kumiko and saying, "If you can find me some paper and something to draw with, I'll make a user manual for you and the others to memorize I also want to draw up some clothing designs. Based on how complex some of your outfits are, I assume the village has its own tailors and artisans, correct?"Nodding her head, Kumiko answered, "Though most of our cold weapons are manufactured within the Oda Clan, the majority of our clothes and ninja tools are produced by specialists within the village.""Nice..."Since it would be a pain in the ass to think about external trade at this point, Nobu was happy to hear he could rely on the clan's experts. He would still need to find a way to pay them, but, since Hitomi had basically gifted him the trio of Midori, Sachiko, and Nariko, he still had a fair amount of money. It would probably cost him an arm and a leg to have all his clothes custom tailored, but there was no way in hell he was going to spend the rest of his life walking around in traditional Nianese clothing...As that thought crossed his mind, Nobu looked down at his lanky frame with a frown. He was practically just skin and bones right now, and, were it not for his unique cultivation technique, his stamina would be complete shit. This was unacceptable, so, while it would ultimately have to wait until later, he began to think about methods to improve his physique as Kumiko sent Chikako off to retrieve the supplies he had requested.........After spending much of the morning uninstalling traps and gathering her things, Yui returned to Nobu's room to find that there was a considerable amount of noise emanating from within. This made it difficult to announce her presence, so, after flaring her aura, she waited until Aiko opened the door before peering inside to find three young girls gathered around her Lord as he hunched over a drawing table.Frowning slightly, Yui made her way over to Kumiko before asking, "What happened while I was gone? Where did these three children come from...?" in a soft tone of voice.Handing over the 'manual' their Lord had prepared, Kumiko began explaining everything that had transpired since Yui's departure. This left her feeling more than a little exasperated, but, at the very least, she had now confirmed that Nobu did, indeed, possess a Heavenly Treasure.Heavenly Treasures came in all shapes and sizes, but, no matter what form they took, the one thing they had in common was that they allowed their users to achieve great things. It was the type of thing everyone coveted, but, unless you were chosen by the Heavens, even stealing a Heavenly Treasure was remarkably difficult. Their recipients were protected by fate, and, even if you did manage to kill or capture them, there was no guarantee you would be able to steal their treasure.Though Nobu's was unlike anything she had ever seen or heard of, Yui was absolutely certain it was a Heavenly Treasure of the highest grade. The ability to empower themselves was quite common among Heavenly Treasures. Nobu's, however, allowed him to empower both himself and others. This made it exponentially more valuable than the majority of Heavenly Treasures, as, throughout history, nations had been built and brought to ruin by people possessing such objects.Noticing Yui approaching, Nobu raised his hand in a casual manner, saying, "Yo. Welcome back." in a relaxed tone of voice. This caused the trio crowding around him to startle slightly, as, even among the younger generations, Yui was quite famous as an 'outcast' within the village. It didn't even cross their minds that they were technically outcasts themselves, but, fortunately for all parties involved, the trio had enough wherewithal to hold their tongues as Yui approached.After waving the girls away, Yui took a seat next to Nobu before looking down to see what he was working on. It wasn't the best drawing she had ever seen but it was far from the worst. As for what the image contained, it appeared to depict a rather muscular man with a short-sleeved shirt, pants, greaves, gauntlets, and several other items of clothing that had been meticulously drawn to include details such as metal fasteners and how the pockets should be arranged.Surprised by the amount of detail present within the image, Yui's brows perked up as she remarked, "This is remarkable. I don't think I've ever seen a belt quite like this one. My Lord appears to possess a talent for tailoring..."Laughing dryly in response to Yui's remark, Nobu resisted the urge to explain how his mother tried to ease the tensions between him and his father by teaching him how to design cosplay props and costumes. He was remarkably bad at sewing and cutting fabrics but he enjoyed the design process more than he ever let on. He had even considered cosplaying as one of his favorite characters from a game called Drakengard, but, fearing it would be a gateway to becoming an Otaku, he ultimately scrapped the idea after producing a replica of the main character's sword from foam and acrylic.Though the notion was a bit cringe, Nobu couldn't deny that the prospect of roaming around as a mysterious swordsman was a little enticing to him. He was a young man, and, while it was bound to bring him all kinds of troubles, who wouldn't want to be a badass if given the chance? At the very least, he didn't want to become some pansy-ass bitch who only sits around and gives orders. Sure, he would prefer a slow and easy life, but, knowing there were people whose lives depended on him, Nobu couldn't tolerate being a burden.With that in mind, Nobu began to doodle the outline of an ax as he stated, "I don't like how baggy the clothes of Nian are. They're uncomfortable and they shift around too much when I'm trying to move around and exercise. Something more form-fitting and elastic like this would be much better. Besides, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm not particularly fond of the culture and traditions of Nian. This should make it pretty clear I'm not like other Nobles..."Seeing the ax her Lord was outlining, a thoughtful glimmer flickered across Yui's eyes. The majority of Nobles used ceremonial swords such as katanas, and, though they were equally proficient in the use of polearms, spears, and bows, most duels were settled using the traditional Nianese weapon. It wouldn't be a problem if he was a simple soldier, but, as someone with the potential to become the next Daimyo, Nobu was bound to receive substantial criticism if he endeavored to walk around with such a 'barbaric' weapon in hand.Though she wanted to caution him against such a thing, Yui ultimately just nodded her head with a supportive smile on her face. She could tell he was genuinely enjoying himself, perhaps for the first time since they met. Thus, rather than risk upsetting him, she just continued silently observing from the side until Cho arrived with lunch.........Immediately following Nobu's departure, Hitomi retreated to the innermost chamber of the main estate to find five inordinately beautiful women waiting for her. This included the perennially pink Suzune, a fierce-looking warrior with gold and black horns protruding from her head, a woman with vaguely snake-like features, an overtly seductive beauty with tattoos covering much of her exposed flesh, and a deceptively youthful-looking girl with inordinately large vulpine ears and six black tails framing her petite figure.In order, the women were Suzune, the Information Elder, Fumetsu, the Security Elder, Yumie, the Poison Elder, Koharu, the Torture and Interrogation Elder, and, last but not least, Inami, the High Priestess, Guardian, and Elder representing Inari Okami-sama. The latter was inarguably the oldest and most powerful member of the Yoshitsune Clan, but, due to her contract with the Goddess Inari, she was unable to become Matriarch and could never, ever, leave the mountain.Wearing her characteristic smile, Hitomi made her way to the seat at the very head of the assembly before sitting down and saying, "I'm glad you were all able to attend on such short notice. I wonder if the arrival of our Young Lord has anything to do with your sudden availability~?"Before any of the other Elders could speak, Inami took it upon herself to state, "Hitomi-sama. Why did you agree to let the Young Lord of the Oda Clan stay within the main estate without conferring with us? Do you truly believe it wise to allow a man to live within a domain blessed by Inari Okami-sama? If any of our people were to fall in love with him, the Goddess will not remain just sit idly by. You should be well aware of this. The Yoshitsune Clan is not allowed to love freely."Though she wanted nothing more than to flick or pull Inami's inordinately large ears, Hitomi just nodded her head in understanding before proceeding to explain, "I have gathered everyone with the intent of informing you about certain truths regarding the Young Lord. Once you hear what I have to say, I believe most of your concerns will be allayed. Now, listen closely...the very survival of the Yoshitsune Clan may hinge upon the decisions we make today..."......(A/N: Massive ears and six tails...that's a lot of fluff (O w O)...)

-Reverse the Pendulum: Approximately Nineteen Years Ago-In an effort to prevent the younger generation from machinating against the old, the Oda Clan had embraced a tradition that prohibited the descendants of the current Lord from producing offspring until they had proven themselves competent in regards to politics and provincial management.The number of Clans that had been destroyed due to intergenerational conflicts, even in recent history, numbered in the dozens. Thus, it wasn't until the twilight of his forty-forth year that Oda Senken, son of Oda Senichi, sired his first child...After waiting patiently for nine months, Senken, an inordinately tall man who resembled a bandit more than a Noble, could be seen impatiently pacing outside a sealed room. Everyone who saw this couldn't help feeling extremely nervous, as, prior to his promotion to Daimyo, Senken had made a name for himself as a vicious warrior rather than a scholar or a statesman. Many even assumed the position of Daimyo would be passed to his younger brother, but, surprising everyone, his father had designated the rather tyrannical youth to be his successor.At this point in time, Senken was still a brash individual who only really cared about himself and the people closest to him. It would be more than a decade before he exceeded everyone's expectations and earned recognition as a wise and benevolent Lord who cared deeply about his people. For now, he was the type of man who would unhesitantly draw his blade against anyone who dared to annoy him. Even his siblings were not exempt from this, as, some months prior, Senken had surprised all of Nian by severing the arm of his younger brother when the two of them were drinking in private.Simply put, even Senken's most trusted vassals feared the silver-haired man who had made a habit of walking around with his muscular chest and biceps exposed. They kept their heads lowered when he was near, and, unless called upon, they would do their best to blend into the background so as not to affect their Lord's mood."Dammit...it's already been twelve hours...I swear, if anything happens to Nana...I...I'll slaughter every physician in this god-forsaken manor...!"Hearing their Lord's remark, the kunoichi and warriors lining the hall couldn't help producing a cold sweat. The only person unaffected by Senken's anxiety-induced bloodlust was a burly middle-aged man wearing reddish-brown armor adorned with crimson and gold. His battle-hardened expression and mane-like brown hair made it clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with, but his most notable features, excluding his golden eyes, were the white haori and crimson scarf adorning his body. The latter might not matter to most people, but the former indicated that he was none other than Oda Senichi, the incumbent Lord of Owari until Senken could produce an heir."Calm down, boy. It's behavior like this that allows people to criticize you..."Glaring in response to his father's words, the only thing preventing Senken from drawing his sword was the knowledge that he was no match for his father. He might be one of the youngest people in recent history to reach the pinnacle of Platinum before the age of fifty but his father had reached a similar point before he was even born. As a result, the latter was currently sitting at Mithril 5, weaker than his prime but still several times stronger than anyone from Senken's generation.While others might wince under Senken's glare, Senichi just leaned forward slightly, a challenging look on his face as he waited to see what his foolish son would do. Fortunately, just as the tensions increased to the point that they could be cut with a knife, the door behind Senken opened to reveal a young woman with raven black hair and peculiar blue-red eyes.Before the woman could open her mouth to speak, Senken turned around on his heels, grasping her shoulders as he shouted, "Hitomi! What took so long!? Is Nana-chan okay...!?"Paling in the face of Senken's fervor, Hitomi's eyes briefly flickered towards Senichi, silently pleading for his intervention as she attempted to calmly explain, "Lady Suzuki is in good health. There were a few complications with the delivery, but she will recover with a bit of rest..."Though he was considerably relieved to learn that his wife was okay, Senken's expression hardened when Hitomi's words trailed off. His grip on her shoulders tightened to the point that those closest could hear bones creaking as he asked, "And my child...?" in a somber tone of voice.Before Hitomi could answer, Senichi placed his hand on Senken's shoulder, stating, "She is here to tell you exactly that. Stop threatening your subordinates when they will readily give you what you ask for..."Clicking his tongue in response to his father's words, Senken reluctantly released Hitomi's shoulders as the former urged her to continue with a serious nod. Under normal circumstances, Hitomi would have returned a smile and thanked him for his assistance, but, understanding better than most how temperamental Senken could be, she promptly yet stoically explained, "The child, a boy, appears to be in good health at approximately 4kgs. However, no matter what we try, the only stimuli he reacts to is nursing. Other than that, he is completely unresponsive. He doesn't cry out when pricked, and, no matter how many times we check his body, there isn't a trace of Aura present within..."Were it not for the fact his father was holding his shoulder with a vice-like grip, Senken might have attacked Hitomi in spite of their long history. He felt like she was actively toying with his emotions by mentioning his son's health only to immediately take the wind out of his sails by following it up with progressively worse news."I want to see them. Take me to my wife and child. Now."Looking towards Senichi, Hitomi waited until the former nodded his head in consent before bowing low and answering, "Very well. Please, follow me..."Since the birth of a mainline descendant of the Oda Clan was such a significant event, it often took place in the most secure location in the entire clan, the Vault of the Ancestors. This was the location of the Oda Clan's personal library, mausoleum, and armory. It was also where they stored all of their most precious minerals and resources, so, as could be expected, it was sanctified ground protected by countless traps, barriers, and, most importantly, spell formations that permitted access to only a select few members of the Oda and Yoshitsune Clans.With the declaration of Senken as the next Daimyo, Hitomi's position had recently been elevated from Information Elder to acting Matriarch. She was also the kunoichi who had been assigned to guard Nana when she first arrived at the Oda Clan, so, despite his antagonistic behavior towards her, Senken actually trusted Hitomi quite a bit. They had grown up together, and, though it wasn't particularly well known, she was actually his first woman due to his reluctance to sleep with any of the kunoichi that had been assigned to him. She had effectively taught him everything he needed to know about pleasing a woman, and, though they hadn't slept together ever since his marriage, she was still one of the few people he would sincerely trust with his life."Sorry..."Without taking her eyes off the path, a delicate smile adorned Hitomi's face as she answered, "It is understandable that my Lord would be perturbed by this situation. You've done nothing warranting an apology. Please, don't mind it..."Crossing his arms, Senken decided to remain silent in response to Hitomi's remark. This earned him a pat on the shoulder by Senichi, who, remembering his own anxiety prior to Senken's birth, stated, "The lass is right. If you didn't worry in situations like this, you wouldn't be fit to call yourself a man. However, as a father, you must learn to conceal that worry behind a mask of stoicism. Your children will come to view you as the roof that shields them from storms and the mountain atop which their foundation is established. No matter how difficult it gets, you must appear steady and unshakeable. Only when those who follow after you have succeeded can you consider your life well spent..."Looking towards his father, Senken's expression became uncharacteristically serious as he nodded his head and answered, "I understand..." in a somber tone. He understood better than most that he wouldn't even be here today if not for his father's support. There had been times when they literally butted heads, but, every time he got in over his head or wandered too far from the beaten path, his father had always been there to either support or knock some sense into him.........After more than half an hour of roaming through a complex network of tunnels, Hitomi, Senken, and Senichi finally reached the chamber containing the most precious treasures of the Oda Clan. It was here that Nana had given birth, as, despite substantial debate among Scholars, it was generally considered a blessing for children to be born next to precious materials such as Mithril, Orichalcum, and Adamantine. This was also where the most famous Lords and Heroes of the Oda Clan had been enshrined, so, even if they somehow managed to sneak their way past all the defenses, most people would find themselves cursed the moment they trespassed this sacred place.Located within the depths of this hallowed ground, an extraordinarily beautiful woman with peculiar black hair, tinged with crimson, could be seen shedding silent tears as she cradled an unresponsive infant in her arms. Her ruby-red eyes, usually vibrant and full of life, appeared to be completely dull as she gently prodded the baby's cheek, pleading, "Please cry...please..."Unfortunately, even after several hours had passed, the baby remained completely motionless. The only time he would react at all was when she attempted to breastfeed him. This filled her with hope in the beginning, but, with her baby becoming unresponsive immediately following the all too short session of feeding, despair and helplessness became the only emotions visible in the woman's eyes.Seeing his wife in such a state, Senken's heart and body immediately tensed as he resisted the urge to simply turn around and depart the room. He couldn't stand seeing the woman he loved like this. She was the light of his life, the very meaning of his existence. Now, however, she appeared just as dull and lifeless as the child in her arms. This terrified him far more than any enemy or beast he had ever encountered, but, recalling the words of his father, he forced himself to step forward.Feeling a warmth embrace her body, Nana raised her currently sightless eyes, unfathomable despair exuding from every fiber of her being as she meekly uttered, "I'm so sorry..." in a tone that pulled at the heartstrings of everyone present. It took every last bit of Senken's willpower to restrain the tears threatening the surge forward like an opportunistic army attempting to rout an enemy. Fortunately, despite feeling a painful twinge in his throat, threatening to choke the life out of him, he was able to sound calm and poised as he whispered, "You've done nothing wrong, Nana...you gave birth to a healthy baby boy...from here on, leave everything to me..."Though he had no idea what he was going to do, Senken resolved himself to do everything in his power to protect both Nana and their child. He didn't care what it took. He would return the smile to her face and make sure his son could stand proudly above his peers. It didn't matter if he had to experience great suffering or lay down his life in the process. So long as he could protect the things that matter most to him, there was nothing he wouldn't give.........(A/N: This chapter hit me right in the kokoro...)

After answering a few questions regarding the facilities he would like included with his estate, Nobu had Chikako take Midori to the bath before gathering all three of the girls together in his room.Seeing the trio lined up in front of him, each demonstrating varying degrees of nervousness, Nobu honestly didn't know what he was going to do. He had considered asking the Matriarch to let them back into the kunoichi program but that wasn't exactly doing them any favors. They were already considered to be failures, so, even if they were to join their original generational group, they would undoubtedly find themselves ostracized while forced to undergo training that no girls their age should have to experience.As this and several other thoughts crossed his mind, Nobu passed his gaze over each of the girls in turn. The tallest, a girl named Yoshitsune Sachiko, possessed ruby-red eyes and raven black hair that flowed past her shoulders. She still had chubby cheeks and an immature physique that lacked even a hint of feminine charm, yet, had they been back on Earth, Nobu could easily picture her in movies or commercials.Shifting his attention away from the ridiculously photogenic young girl, Nobu set his sights on the only person within the group that didn't appear afraid, a tomboyish girl with pale-blonde hair and honey-colored eyes. Her name was Yoshitsune Nariko, and, though she was clearly nervous, there wasn't even a hint of fear in her eyes. In fact, much like the girls who had swarmed him during his journey up the mountain, she appeared more excited and curious than anything else...After instinctually classifying the pale-haired girl as the most troublesome among the trio, Nobu shifted his attention to the smallest girl within the group, the teal-haired Midori. He wasn't quite sure, but Nobu believed Midori literally translated to 'green'. As for the girl in question, she had darker skin than the other girls, natural green hair that could never be found back on Earth, and, most notably, pupilless orange eyes that resembled crystal clear amber.Tensing up the moment Nobu looked towards her, the only thing preventing Midori from looking away was the fear that she would be discarded. She, like the other girls, knew nothing about Nobu, so, the longer the awkward silence continued, the more nervous she felt.Noticing the teal-haired girl's considerable fear, an exhausted sigh escaped Nobu's throat as he shook his head and said, "Just relax...I'm not going to do anything bad to you. I can't really blame you for having doubts, but I was serious when I asked the three of you to be my friends. For now, just pay attention and tell me if you notice anything strange..."Having said that, Nobu bit the bullet and invested 1362 Aura into adding Sachiko, the raven-haired girl, to his Friends List. To his surprise, the stone tablet briefly flashed before an exact copy plopped down onto the ground. Nobody else seemed to notice this but Sachiko's eyes immediately followed the device, confusion appearing in her ruby-red eyes as she tilted her head to the side.Picking up the second tablet, Nobu asked, "Can you see this...?" while tapping the screen with his thumb.Though everyone else present seemed more than a little confused, Sachiko invariably nodded her head before meekly replying, "Y-Yes...it looks like a thin piece of river rock that has been polished into the shape of a rectangle...?" while following the device with her eyes.Nodding his head, Nobu ignored the inquisitive looks he was receiving as he attempted to activate the secondary stone tablet. Truth be told, he wasn't all that comfortable with handing out his cheat to others. This was undoubtedly selfish of him, but, considering it was the only thing that made him special in this world, he was reluctant to hand out copies...Unfortunately, even after several minutes of awkwardly fumbling around with something only he and Sachiko could see, Nobu was unable to awaken the second tablet. Thus, after a considerable amount of hesitation, he gestured for Sachiko to come closer, his tone audibly helpless as he said, "Take this tablet and press your thumb to the polished side..."Though she was nervous about approaching anywhere near Nobu, Sachiko swallowed hard before obeying his instructions. This caused her to feel a tremendous amount of pressure, not from Nobu himself, but the kunoichi closely monitoring her every movement.Noticing the tense atmosphere, Nobu adopted a serious expression as he said, "Y'all need to chill the fuck out. She is just an eight-year-old brat. Stop glaring when she is literally just following my instructions..."As if someone had just opened several windows, the tense atmosphere in the room immediately vanished as the kunoichi present resisted the urge to lower their heads and apologize. Kumiko had advised them against overly formal behavior when they were alone with their Lord, so, while it was remarkably stressful, they did their best to appear calm.Shaking his head, Nobu gestured for Sachiko to come even closer, basically forcing her to sit right next to him so he could see what she was doing after receiving the tablet.Unsurprisingly, the surface of the tablet immediately lit up the moment Sachiko placed her thumb against the surface. This startled her quite a bit, but, believing the object was something invaluably precious, she held onto it with both hands so she wouldn't drop it.After an annoyingly long boot process, a frown appeared on Nobu's face as he saw the apps that had appeared on Sachiko's tablet. They appeared functionally identical to his own, so, unless there was some kind of restriction in place, this meant her tablet had the same functions as the original."Click on the little icon that looks like a sphere..."Though she was mesmerized by the glowing screen and strange symbols, Sachiko immediately obeyed Nobu's words. This caused the same series of logos Nobu had seen previously to flash across the screen, but, once the app had fully loaded, he immediately noticed a few differences in the UI and layout of Sachiko's cultivation app compared to his own.While there was a slightly luminescent sphere showing her current cultivation base, the number representing stockpiled clicks had a maximum value of 100. The left side of the screen also had a blue silhouette that vaguely resembled a transparent Sachiko sitting in a lotus position. Inside of this were various nodes linked together, each representing one of the various meridians within a person's body.Since it didn't work when he tried to interact with the screen, Nobu had Sachiko navigate through each of her tabs. One showed a similar status to the one that had appeared when he performed a comprehensive analysis of Midori while another included upgrades ranging from bone and muscle density to troubling values such as breast sensitivity. As for the final tab, it was functionally identical to his own cultivation tab, but, at the present moment, everything but the Metal Infusion Technique was locked.Seeing this, a feeling of dread swelled within Nobu's heart as he picked up his own stone tablet and noticed a new tab called Units and Upgrades. When opened, it showed a chibi version of Sachiko in her current outfit striking a battle-ready pose. Next to this was a [+] sign, and, once clicked, each of the tabs that appeared on Sachiko's tablet now appeared on his. In other words, she didn't upgrade herself using her own Aura. He had to use his own to make her stronger...Taking an inordinately long and deep breath, Nobu ran his fingers through his hair in a desperate attempt to keep himself from completely losing his shit. Then, in a voice that sounded more like a threat than the casual suggestion he intended it to be, Nobu stared at the trembling Sachiko and said, "Try tapping the glowing sphere on your screen..."After swallowing the lump in her throat, Sachiko nodded her head before proceeding to tap the screen with her tiny thumbs. This caused a 1.362 to appear on her screen, a value that made Nobu's eye twitch since his high click thus far had netted him a whopping 0.006 Aura. If not for the fact her Aura value hadn't increased in the slightest, he might have directly confiscated the tablet then and there.Returning his attention to his own tablet, Nobu's expression visibly relaxed as he muttered, "Keep going..." in a much gentler tone. Sachiko immediately obeyed this order, and, as could be expected, each of her clicks caused the value of his own Aura to increase by 1.362.As if his previous anger had been an illusion, a massive grin appeared on Nobu's face as he began to laugh like a mental patient. He suspected that she would only be able to click a maximum of 100 times a day, but, even then, that was a free 136.2 Aura per day. In other words, he earned 1/1000th of Sachiko's Aura each time she clicked. If this trend continued as she increased her base, she might very well become the primary source of his earnings in the near future."So that's how it's going to be...I see...hahahahahahahaha~!"Though Sachiko was terrified by Nobu's sudden behavior, she continued to click tirelessly until her stockpile had completely depleted. This caused the value to turn from white to red as a timer that displayed the remaining time until midnight appeared. From this, Nobu could extrapolate that the stockpile of his "units" would reset every day at midnight, but, considering he could earn back his investment after a mere ten days, he didn't care about such minor inconveniences in the slightest.Surprising the raven-haired girl quite a bit, Nobu ruffled her hair with the same massive grin on his face as he said, "Good job, kid. There are still a few things we need to test but you can't even begin to imagine how fucking stoked I am about this development. Just make sure you continue to tap on the screen whenever that counter at the bottom turns white, okay? So long as you remember that, I promise to help you become super strong. Deal?"Despite her tremendous confusion, Sachiko nodded her head as an excited smile blossomed across her face. She wasn't quite sure what was going on, but it felt good to be praised. It had been years since anyone told her she had done a good job, so, even if she was still concerned about her future, such thoughts seemed to evaporate the moment she had her head pat by her Lord.........After a series of experiments, Nobu confirmed that Sachiko's cultivation app was basically a human-powered auto-clicker. Her clicks increased his own Aura value, and, by investing in her growth, the value of her clicks would increase exponentially. As for her other two apps, the messenger app was basically just a chat room that allowed him to literally gift Aura while the camera app was just that, a camera. They could take as many pictures as they, but, if they wanted to know the specifics about any specific object, he would need to spend points to identify them.Simply put, the duplicate tablets served as extensions of the original, not standalone devices that would allow others to receive the same benefits. The only way they could benefit from them at all was if Nobu invested additional Aura into them. In exchange, they contributed to his strength and allowed him to passively stockpile Aura without needing to click. In other words, it was a mutualistic relationship that prioritized his growth since he was singularly responsible for enhancing everything from their potential to their physical appearances...("Things just got a whole lot more interesting...")......(A/N: That...that's overpowered as fuck...! Someone call the Developers! They done fucked up big time with this shady ass harem-building system...!)

Chapter 58: Investing in the Future