Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

Since he had already missed the best time of the day for training, Nobu decided to walk around the estate to see how things were developing. It was a little surreal seeing a bunch of girls between the ages of 15-20 working on renovating the property, but, without paying it too much attention, Nobu headed towards the dojo to find Yui.Unless she needed to discuss something with her Grandmother, Yui spent most of her time either training or studying. Nobu knew he would most likely be getting in the way if he just showed up unannounced. However, after their confessions the previous night, he would be lying if he said he didn't want to see her.What Nobu didn't expect was that Yui would be sparring with Shizune while Chikako and Rynka sat off to the side, their brows and bodies covered in a glistening layer of sweat as they observed the unsurprisingly one-sided match.Noticing Nobu's presence, Yui briefly shifted her attention away from her opponent. This allowed Shizune to send out a flaming paper talisman that resembled a fiery sparrow, but, before it could cover half the distance between them, Yui casually brandished the katana in her hand as though it were a whip, instantaneously destroying the shikigami.Though an ostensibly sincere smile appeared across her face, Yui quickly corrected her expression as she bent a knee and said, "My Lord. It's good to see you."Understanding she was putting on an act for Shizune and Rynka, Nobu did his best to ignore the discomfort he felt when she suddenly bowed her head. Instead, he casually replied, "Rise." before waving away the other girls as he added, "Walk with me."Without question, Yui attempted to fall into step behind and slightly to the left of Nobu. Before he led her away, however, Nobu extended his hand towards her, a slight smoldering look in his eyes as he waited for her to grab his hand.Blushing ever so slightly, Yui eventually linked her fingers with Nobu before allowing him to guide her outside. This drew a considerable amount of attention from the kunoichi working on the estate, but, without paying them any mind, Nobu dragged Yui all the way to a small garden before having her sit down next to him.Feeling uncharacteristically nervous, Yui found herself unable to stare directly at Nobu. She had an idea of what he wanted to talk about, but, at the same time, she kept convincing herself there was no way he could love her. His mutterings the previous night must have been the result of transient sentiments and passion...they had to be..."Have you ever had a dream? You know, beyond being a just warrior or a member of your clan...?"Blinking in surprise, Yui turned her face up at Nobu, confusion visible in her obsidian-blue eyes as she asked, "Why...?"Resisting the urge to scratch the back of his head, Nobu's expression became somewhat awkward as he said, "It's just...I don't really have a goal. Like, there are tons of things I want to do, but, when it comes down to it, I just want to avoid trouble and live the way I please. It's a little too late for that at this point so I've been thinking about what I "should" be doing rather than what I want to do..."Exhaling a sigh, Nobu surprised Yui quite a bit by wrapping his hand around her waist and drawing her a little closer to him. Then, despite feeling what could best be described as cringe tinged with a bit of anxiety, he looked her in the eyes and said, "I want to help. Not just you, but everyone in the Yoshitsune Clan. I don't really have the power right now, but I want to try and change things for the better. After that...I want you to become my bride..."Though she felt an overwhelmingly fluttery feeling that made her want to jump up and down, Yui's face became a mask of calm the moment she heard Nobu's words. This caused a frown to develop across the latter's face, not because he was upset by her reaction, but because he could guess why she had reacted in such a way."Nobu...you can't marry someone like me. Even if I weren't the descendant of a kunoichi clan, there are rules. Our Clans would never allow it. Also...you...you already have a fiancee..."Frowning, Nobu's voice sounded audibly shaky as he said, "You know I don't give a damn about things like that...I'll live life according to the way I want to live. Do you think I would marry some random ass chick just because someone else told me to? Fuck. That."Forcing a smile in response to Nobu's words, Yui tried to separate from him only for the former to strengthen his hold on her waist. The desperation in his eyes caused her heart to twist in her chest, but, for both their sakes, her expression morphed into a severe grimace as she said, "Nobu...we've discussed this previously. Unless you have power and authority, it doesn't really matter what you, I, or any of us want. If we don't act in accordance with established laws and traditions, those in power will eliminate us. Do you really think I don't want to marry you? Few things would make me happier. However, my highest priority is making sure you stay alive! Without you, the rest of us have nothing to live for...!"With the vast disparity in their strength, Nobu was unable to prevent Yui from breaking free from his grasp and glaring at him with tears in her eyes. Then, before he could think of anything to say, she simply vanished into thin air. This caused every emotion he was experiencing to shift into pure and unadulterated rage, but, contrasting his usual behavior, Nobu allowed the feeling to pervade through his entire body as his expression slowly morphed into a mask of calm.Though he could feel a trembling throughout his entire body, Nobu's movements were slow and casual as he rose to his feet and made his way back to his room as if he were on autopilot. It was only when he was completely alone that he allowed the overwhelming emotions in his body to leak out in the form of a thunderous, "FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK...!" that caused everyone in the vicinity of his estate to briefly stop what they were doing.......Despite having retreated a fair distance up the mountain, Yui felt as though she could hear Nobu's shout within the depths of her soul. In reality, she couldn't hear anything. It was simply a feeling she got. One that caused her to briefly pause as she looked back with tears streaming down her face.Yui felt as though she had turned what should have been the happiest moment of her life into one of the most painful experiences she and Nobu would ever have to endure. It was like someone had reached into her chest and grasped her heart like a vice. She could barely breathe, and, though she knew this was for the best, a tiny voice in the back of her mind was screaming at her to return..."Fuck...!"Punctuating her exclamation, Yui punched a nearby tree with enough force to send the entire thing toppling over. She had never felt this level of frustration in her entire life. It made the pain she had to endure in the past seem inconsequential. Unfortunately, she still had a job to do, so, after taking a few breaths to calm herself, Yui looked in the direction of the estate one last time before shaking her head and continuing up the mountain. She needed her Grandmother's advice now more than ever. Without it, she was afraid she might break.........After trashing nearly everything in his room, Nobu was lying on his futon with a listless expression on his face and unfocused eyes. He couldn't even put his current feelings into words. All he knew was that he needed to do something to change the current situation. If the world wanted to keep him and Yui from being together, he would just have to change it..."So this is how my conquest begins, huh...?"Not expecting a response to his aimless mutterings, Nobu's body tensed when a familiar voice asked, "Conquest...?"Turning his head, Nobu found Kazue sitting off to the side with a somewhat awkward expression on her face as she scratched the back of her head. There was nothing wrong with her being here, but, even if he was upset, he shouldn't have missed her entry. After all, unlike the other kunoichi in his entourage, she always used the door like a normal person."How long have you been there...?"Raising her brows, Kazue tilted her head slightly as if she were contemplating her answer before saying, "A few of us were waiting outside while you were throwing a tantrum. I only came in after you laid down. I'm surprised it took you this long to notice."Though her voice and actions matched the Kazue he knew, Nobu couldn't help feeling a strange sense of incongruence. Kazue was a pretty awkward girl, and, while this version of her gave off a very similar impression, it just felt...wrong.Following the advice Yui had given him in the past, Nobu closed his eyes so it was more difficult to read his expression. Then, while doing his best to appear casual, he exhaled an exhausted sigh as he pushed himself to a seated position and pulled out his stone tablet. He pretended to tap the screen in his usual manner, but, in reality, he was opening up the Camera App to discreetly take a photo.The moment the 'flash' appeared from Nobu's perspective, Kazue's body tensed as she asked, "Did you just do something...?"Rather than respond to the woman's words, Nobu's eyes snapped open as he shouted, "Intrud-!"Before he could complete his exclamation, Nobu found himself pinned to the ground, his mouth covered by a very angry-looking Kazue."You really are an anomaly. You can't sense when an enemy is right next to you but you somehow have the ability to see through my disguise? Tell me, what gave it away? Even my aroma should be identical to the original..."Glaring at the person who had borrowed Kazue's face, Nobu attempted to bite her hand only for a warm substance to immediately flow into his mouth. Immediately after that, a painful hot sensation began to spread through his body as the woman stared into his eyes, her own turning a hazy shade of pink as she said, "No matter. I can always learn more about you at a later date. For now, you have something I need. Be a good boy and I promise that, once this is over, it will become nothing more than a pleasant dream locked away in the deepest recesses of your subconsciousness..."Though it wasn't really Nobu's choice at this point, compliance was much easier to assure when the person influenced by a hypnotic charm believed everything would work out if they simply followed instructions. Doping them with narcotics and aphrodisiacs made things even easier, so, after a few seconds had passed, Nobu's eyes glazed over as his heavily sweating body became progressively limper. The only exception to this was the rather sizeable tent pitched in his trousers, startling the Kazue look-alike quite a bit."Is this the effect of the medicine...?"Shaking such thoughts from her mind, the befuddled brunette gave herself a light smack before removing Nobu's trousers with a quick tug. She had already made her own preparations, so, after staring at it for the better part of ten seconds, she swallowed hard before straddling his hips and saying, "Just...relax...". Whether or not this was for Nobu or herself, neither of them knew.........(A/N: This is so not cash money...)

Feeling a tremendous amount of heat, pressure, and suction, Nobu gritted his teeth as he peered through half-opened eyes at the scene playing out before him.At first, Nobu had no idea what was happening. He wasn't inexperienced when it came to sexual matters. Rather, compared to most people, he might as well be the male version of a slut.Though he didn't know the exact number, another indicator of his promiscuity, Noby knew the total number of women he had slept with greatly exceeded a hundred. There were weeks when he slept with a different woman almost every night, so, while the average was about two per week, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that Nobu got around.Because of his experience, Nobu was even more confused by the sensations being transmitted from his penis to his brain. It was almost like someone had strapped a mechanical apparatus to him. One that was designed to bestow almost torturous pleasure while simultaneously draining him dry.Adding to his incredulity, Nobu's vision was obscured by a veritable blanket of bluish-black fur that writhed across and caressed his body. It was indescribably soft, but, due to his enhanced senses, he could detect a powerful yet strangely alluring musk that pierced through his olfactory senses before settling across his mind like a veil...Just as Nobu was about to mutter, "What the fuck?" through gritted teeth, the words got caught in his throat as a paradoxically pained yet impassioned voice meekly complained, "This doesn't make any sense...haaaaaaaaa..."Feeling the vice-like pressure around his shaft become even more intense, a pained groan escaped Nobu's throat as what could best be described as a vibration assaulted the full length of his penis. At the same time, he felt something envelop his glans, almost like someone was trying to force a condom that was several sizes too small and covered in something remarkably hot on the very tip of his dick."Holy fuck...!"Unable to suppress his outburst, Nobu attempted to rise to a seated position only for the writhing layer of fur to immediately pin him to the ground. Then, after several seconds of silence, a feminine voice trembling with undertones of anger and disbelief asked, "How long have you been awake...?"Though his obstinate nature demanded he remain silent, Nobu got the distinct impression things wouldn't end well if he pretended to be asleep. Thus, after a brief moment of silence, he honestly replied, "I don't know..."In response to his words, Nobu saw an unnervingly slender frame between the veil of bluish-black fur. This caused a shudder to run through his body, as, regardless of how old the woman actually was, her naked back more closely resembled someone like Sachiko than Yuriko..."...?"Noticing the strange reaction, Inami's ears twitched as she looked back at Nobu with glowing pink eyes and said, "Go back to sleep..." in a voice that seemed to transmit from every direction at once.As if he had just inhaled powerful anesthesia, a feeling akin to falling backward briefly overwhelmed Nobu's mind. In spite of this, he could still see, hear, and feel everything that was happening to him. It was almost like he had become a spectator trapped within his own body...Shifting around so that she could stare directly into Nobu's eyes, Inami's own displayed a moderate amount of confusion as she remarked, "You're still in there...aren't you...?"Though Nobu could hear the woman's words, it was like they were being transmitted through a volume of water. He needed to focus in order to be able to make them out. As for his own, he was doing his best to shout, but, no matter how he forced himself, it was like both of his bodies were completely paralyzed. He was screaming, but it was only in his mind.Furrowing her brows, Inami adopted a pensive look on her face as she said, "You're not supposed to be awake right now. This was supposed to be something you only vaguely recollected. I didn't want to hurt you..."Gritting her teeth, Inami reached for her discarded clothes before pulling out a triangular piece of paper containing a pale green powder. This was a powerful narcotic agent that effectively erased a person's memory as far back as a week. The downside was that it also had the side-effect of short-term memory loss that could last for years in some circumstances. In the worst-case scenario, those affected would exhibit dementia-like symptoms for the rest of their life..."Dammit..."After hesitating for the better part of a minute, Inami returned the triangular piece of paper to her clothes. She was already playing with fire by forcing Nobu into this situation. If she pushed him any further, there was a very real chance that she would violate the pact between their clans and earn a stigmata.Feeling indescribably frustrated, Inami left the paralyzed Nobus speechless by suddenly breaking down into tears. She was already going to have a difficult time explaining where her child came from. After all, it wasn't like she could just conceal the fact she was pregnant. Her child was bound to be male as well, so, the moment they were born, the truth was bound to come out. After all, she couldn't exactly leave the mountain...Seeing the unnervingly youthful fox girl practically bawling while she still had his dick inside of her, Nobu couldn't help thinking, ("What the fuck? Why's this bitch acting like she's the victim here? This is some bullshit.")Since he had no idea who the woman was, Nobu could only conclude that she was being forced to do this by someone relatively high up in the Yoshitsune Clan. He just didn't know who ordered it or what they hoped to accomplish. This could be Hitomi trying to teach him a lesson, but, recalling the girl mentioning he wasn't supposed to remember, that didn't seem likely.("Maybe they're trying to learn more about my Heavenly Treasure...?")With nothing else to go on, the only thing Nobu could think of was the stone tablet. Other than his identity as the first son of the Oda Clan, it was the only thing that made him even remotely special. There was a chance she was targeting him for the same reasons as Shizune but that wouldn't really explain why she was currently crying like a little girl who had just been bullied...("Fuck...")Though he was still pissed off, this wasn't the first time Nobu had experienced a situation similar to this one. Thus, after the initial indignation wore off, he couldn't help thinking about the situation of the entire Yoshitsune Clan. He has also told Yui that he wanted to help, so, after several excruciating minutes of frustration and awkwardness, he managed to mutter, "Stop...crying..."Hearing Nobu's words, Inami stared down at him with confusion and disbelief in her eyes. Even a Platinum Hero wouldn't be able to recover from her Charm this quickly. Nobu was still in the First Realm so the only reason she could think of for his rapid recovery was the mysterious 'stone tablet' mentioned in Kazue's journal.Noticing the disbelief in the vulpine woman's eyes, a wry smile developed across Nobu's face as he tried and failed to raise his hand. Unfortunately, other than the sensations coming from his dick, he couldn't really feel the rest of his body."Just...relax...it's...going to be...okay..."Unable to believe her ears, Inami just stared back at Nobu with her mouth agape. She had no idea what was going through his mind but she knew he was trying to console her. This was far beyond her expectations. So much so that she began to seriously consider whether or not she was trapped in some kind of illusion.Forming a two-fingered half-ram seal, Inami sent a surge of aura through her body to make sure she wasn't simply imagining things. This helped to clear some of the anxiety she had been feeling, but, other than that, everything else remained unchanged. This left her feeling even more confused, so, after several moments of silence, she asked, "Are you...pitying me...?"Though there was a chance he would hurt the woman's pride, Nobu forced himself to nod almost imperceptibly as he answered, "Yes..." in a dull, slightly slurred tone.Gritting her teeth, the expression on Inami's face became even more complicated as she resisted the urge to ask Nobu what the hell was wrong with him. He was literally being raped by a woman he had never met, yet, instead of showing anger, incredulity, or even moderate indignation, he just accepted the situation and even took pity on his assailant. If she hadn't witnessed it personally, she never would have believed anyone could be this foolish...Though this was the thought that crossed Inami's mind, a sour sensation spread through her nose as she stared into Nobu's grey-blue eyes. She didn't want to acknowledge it, but she could almost make out a resolute light contained within their depths. It was like he was telling her everything was going to be okay in spite of the fact he was the one paralyzed and pinned beneath her..."..."Feeling Nobu's penis twitch within her lower body, Inami's expression morphed into a deadpan as she realized he was basically encouraging her to continue. If not for the hostility that had radiated from his body shortly after he woke up, she would have thought he was just a pervert. Instead, she got the distinct impression he was trying to rush her so she wouldn't get caught...As that thought crossed her mind, Inami placed her hand against Nobu's chest. Bluish-green light immediately flowed from her palm, and, shortly thereafter, Nobu's torso chest began to glow as if a powerful light had been placed within. After a few seconds had passed, it was possible to make out the outline of his ribs, and, if you looked closely, it was possible to make out an oily black substance emitting from some of his pores.Though he was subtly aware of a pulsating migraine building in the back of his head, Nobu felt as though he had just surfaced from a pool after lying against the bottom for several minutes. A foul aroma immediately assaulted his senses, but, due to the pleasant warmth that had spread through his body, he managed to suppress the urge to gag. Instead, he looked into the hazy pink eyes of the frowning fox girl, asking, "What gives? Are you letting me go...?"Exhaling a sigh, Inami's expression became somewhat apologetic as she averted her eyes to the side and muttered, "I would like to...but..."Shaking his head, Nobu surprised Inami by extending his hands to gently pinch her nipples as he said, "It's fine. Just pretend I didn't ask...""..."Resisting the urge to swat Nobu's hands away, Inami grabbed his forearms for support as she began to roll her waist in a manner reminiscent of a belly dancer. For some reason, she hadn't been able to make him cum even after forty minutes of concerted effort. Thus, even if she felt Nobu was an idiot, she was actually greatly relieved by this turn of events. She had no idea how things would develop in the future, but, at the very least, she should be able to secure his seed without incident..."Nn~!? W-Wait a moment...!"Unable to restrain his curiosity, Nobu's hands gradually deviated away from the vulpine woman's nipples until they had found themselves near the small of her back. He was genuinely curious about how her tails were attached to her body, so, without thinking about the consequences, he began to probe around the connecting point with his fingertips. This caused the subtle blush on the woman's face to become markedly redder, and, were it not for the two audible snapping sounds that echoed through the room, Nobu would have been marginally amused by her reaction. Instead, a cold sweat spread across his entire body as he saw his forearms turn limp in the woman's grasp.........(A/N: Ouch...)

Though there were a total of 83 candidates, Nobu ultimately only acquired six as teaching staff and caretakers.Generally speaking, there were six major disciplines that Kunoichi were divided into once they had completed their foundation training.On paper, the six major disciplines included combat, assassination, tracking, infiltration, seduction, and poison. In reality, Kunoichi were also able to learn about seals, cooking, craftsmanship, hunting, and various other trade-related abilities that would allow them to seamlessly blend into society.One of the things that made Yui so exceptional was that she had a basic mastery over each of the disciplines and advanced mastery over combat, assassination, and seduction techniques. She had also completed warrior training based on the standards of the Oda Clan, so, while she was a bit odd in the head at times, it wasn't an exaggeration to say she was a prodigy among prodigies.At the present moment, said prodigy was currently tracing her index finger around Nobu's exposed nipple as she reclined her head on his shoulder. She had a somewhat dazed look on her face, and, if you observed closely, it was possible to see the sides of her lips periodically curl upwards as various thoughts danced across her mind.Ever since their first night of passion, Nobu and Yui had made love nearly every single night. At first, this had terrified and confused both of them as neither had any real experience with such emotions. After a while, however, it felt completely natural.("Humans really can adapt to anything...")As that thought crossed his mind, Nobu rolled onto his side and positioned himself so that he was spooning the raven-haired beauty with his mouth near her ear. She had confessed that she enjoyed being held tenderly, so, with his hand caressing her smooth yet firm abdomen, Nobu sent a tremor through Yui's body as he whispered as softly as possible, "I think I might love you...""Nobu..."Not expecting to hear such words, a paradoxical feeling of exuberance and anguish spread through Yui's body. According to the laws, customs, and traditions of their families, she had no right to be loved by Nobu. Love was a weakness that caused people to do foolish things. It was something that was easily exploited, and, depending on the circumstances, invariably led to tragedy.Had he confessed to her several weeks ago, Yui would have promptly reminded Nobu that she was merely his Mistress. It was more accurate to say she was engaged to him rather than say they were engaged to each other. It was her duty to protect him, serve him, and carry out his will. Love wasn't supposed to be a part of the equation.Perhaps as a result of Nobu's peculiarities, Yui found herself unable, or, more accurately, unwilling to 'correct' him. She wasn't quite sure of her own feelings, but she wanted to protect and nourish them rather than quash them completely. Her Grandmother had also implied her support by giving a few not-so-subtle hints, so, after several seconds of silence, a layer of moisture spread across the surface of Yui's eyes as she replied, "I think I feel the same way..."Though they had recently finished a rather passionate session of lovemaking, Nobu could feel the blood rushing to his little brother as he planted a kiss on Yui's exposed shoulder. He was actually happier she responded in such a roundabout manner. If she had declared her feelings directly, he wasn't sure he would be able to accept them. After all, back in his previous world, words like love were thrown around so often that it was more of a meme than anything else. It was merely a word to get women to open their legs and men to open their wallets...While his relationship with Yui was anything but normal, Nobu felt closer to her with each passing day. There was something about knowing she would die for him that gave him a strange peace of mind. He wasn't sure if he could do the same, but, if it came down to it, he was pretty confident he would go down swinging if someone tried to hurt her. Whether or not this was love, Nobu had no idea. All he knew was that he wanted to spend more time with her.........After sleeping in till around noon, Nobu awoke to find that he was alone in his bed. This caused a wry smile to develop across his face, but, understanding Yui had other duties to attend, he simply shook his head and called out, "Anyone there?"Somewhat surprisingly, only a single honey-haired girl entered his room when Nobu called out."Ayane?"Perennially taciturn and soft-spoken, Ayane responded with a curt, "Yes..." while staring directly at him with her peculiar blue eyes.Recalling all the past times they had talked, Nobu could already feel his mental faculties slowing down as he asked, "Where is everyone else...?"Without so much as a single change in expression, Ayane continued to stare unblinkingly at Nobu for several increasingly tense moments before answering, "Yui...training...Yuriko...training...Kumiko..."Though he felt a little guilty about interrupting her, Nobu held up his hand, a wry smile on his face as he said, "Just tell me where Onihime is..."Tilting her head somewhat adorably to the side, Ayane contributed one of her characteristic silences before finally answering, "Kitchen...""..."Resisting the urge to ask why it took so long for her to supply such a simple answer, Nobu just rose to his feet and said, "Let's go. I feel like eating in the dining room today."Without offering a response, Ayane promptly fell into step behind Nobu. This always annoyed him, but, understanding it made the girls uncomfortable to walk directly at his side, he decided to ignore it. Besides, it wasn't like he could have an actual conversation with Ayane. He was almost certain she had some form of autism, and, while he would never fault her for such a thing, it made conversing with her extremely difficult.........Though she would much rather prepare her Lord's meals herself, Cho had learned to appreciate teaching others. Midori was a bashful girl on the surface, but, once you managed to get her to open up to you, her smile became as radiant as the sun."Cho-sama, Cho-sama~! Please try my miso soup~."Giggling in amusement, Cho dutifully tasted Midori's soup with a smile before unhesitantly stating, "Your dashi is too thick and you've used far too much salt. The savoriness has become little more than an undertone to the dish. If you were to feed this to Master as is, he would undoubtedly get a stomach ache."Deflating like a balloon, Midori's amber eyes became unfocused as she stared off into space. This earned amused chuckles from both Cho and Onihime, the most recent addition to the kitchen staff."Don't worry, Midori-chan. It's only a matter of time before you master miso soup. After that, you can begin preparing other dishes."Hearing Onihime's words, Midori instantaneously recovered, a broad and innocent smile on her face as she happily exclaimed, "Yosh! Midori will do her best! Thanks, Oni-nee~!"Though she was nearly sixty years the girl's senior, Onihime didn't mind Midori referring to her as an elder sister. It was infinitely better than being regarded as an old lady.As that thought crossed her mind, a delicate sigh emerged from Onihime's throat as memories of meeting her Master for the first time resurfaced. She felt like she could have tried harder to change his impression and overcome his inhibitions. Now, her body yearned for him, but, due to the way he viewed her, she was more likely to receive a head pat than the intimacy she craved.Noticing the strange expression on Onihime's face, Midori's own became a little awkward as she asked, "Oni-nee? Does your tummy hurt...?"Shaking her head, Onihime extended her hand to caress Midori's as she gently mused, "I was just thinking about our Master. He is a great man, isn't he~?"Smiling radiantly in response, Midori chimed a happy, "Nn~!" before saying, "Master is awesome~!" in an enthusiastic tone.Though she was still a little scared of him due to his size, Nobu had quickly become one of Midori's favorite people. He was nothing like what she had been taught to expect. He was super nice, and, if she was good, he would even give her candies, caress her head, and even play with her. It was also funny to see him squirm around or float face-down in the bath, so, while she couldn't help feeling intimidated by his size, Midori was very fond of the Master that had saved her life.With such thoughts on her mind, Midori was ready to attempt another batch of miso soup when the person each of them was thinking about entered the room, saying, "Yo." in a casual manner."Master~!"Under normal circumstances, Midori would be more cautious, but, as she had just been thinking about how awesome Nobu was, she didn't hesitate to run over and hug his waist. This left Nobu feeling a little awkward, but, rather than admonish the young girl for her overfamiliarity, he began to pat her head, asking, "How's it going? Have you already done your daily clicks?"Smiling wide enough to show off a few of her missing teeth, Midori happily chimed, "Of course! I did it as soon as I woke up~!"Though his voice sounded a bit dry, Nobu chuckled in response to Midori's words, saying, "Good job." before casting a glance at Cho and asking, "Do you have any candy on you? I think Midori has deserved a treat."Having already anticipated such a request, Cho slipped her hand into the sleeve of her kimono before pulling out a string of neatly wrapped rock candy. This caused Midori's eyes to light up, her expression literally beaming as she unhesitantly released Nobu's waist and hurried over to retrieve her treat.Exhaling a sigh of relief, Nobu gave his own body a whiff to confirm that he did, indeed, smell like sex. He and Yui had been up until around 4 AM, and, thanks to his sleeping in, he hadn't bathed at all.Fortunately, Midori was either too young to understand what the smell was or simply didn't care about it. This allowed Nobu to relax until he noticed Onihime staring at him with a rather intense look on her face.Noticing her Master's gaze, Onihime promptly bowed, her expression softening into a pleasantly surprised yet ostensibly subservient look as she said, "Good afternoon, Master. I apologize for not being at your side when you awoke."Though she didn't mean anything by it, the tips of Onihime's ears turned red when she realized how her words might be interpreted. Fortunately, or perhaps not, Nobu didn't seem to realize this. Instead, he just waved dismissively, saying, "It's not a problem. I can't really do anything about your status right now, but, as I keep telling you, I don't really need slaves. If you want to help out in the kitchen, more power to you."Despite suppressing a sigh, a genuine smile developed across Onihime's face as she replied, "Yes. I know. Master is a kind and benevolent man..."Feeling his skin crawl, Nobu forced a smile before shifting his attention to Cho and asking, "What's for lunch? Also, sorry for missing breakfast. I didn't get to sleep until pretty late..."After giggling in response to Nobu's words, Cho gestured towards a number of trays covered in silver lids atop a nearby counter. These were designed to keep food warm, so, even though lunch had been prepared nearly thirty minutes prior, it was still piping hot beneath the insulated cloches.Noticing the arrangement, a smile spread across Nobu's face despite his stomach releasing a rather audible growl. He wasn't the type to get embarrassed over such things, so, after removing the cloth from his face, he made casual conversation with the four girls, Ayane included, as he filled his belly with Cho's perpetually delicious food.........(A/N: What a wholesome chapter (UwU)...)

Chapter 77: Anguish