Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

In an effort to rid himself of his frustrations, Nobu was currently standing across from an unarmed Kazue. Both had sweat dripping from their brows, but, despite abandoning her training years ago, Kazue was clearly the calmer and more relaxed of the two.Though it was completely unnecessary, Nobu released a loud warcry as he leaped a short distance forward, hands trailing next to his chest as he compressed the surrounding air to the point it was visible to the naked eye. The moment his feet touched the ground, he shot his hands forward like a pair of spears, each producing a swirl of energy that shot forth at tremendous speeds.Unable to evade, Kazue did the same thing most of the girls did when Nobu assaulted them with wind pressure. She leaned forward slightly, a golden aura manifesting around her body to produce a sloping dome that drastically reduced her drag coefficient. As a result, the compressed air flowed over and around her body as she flexed the muscles in her legs.Clicking his tongue, Nobu slammed his palms towards the ground before jumping up in an attempt to evade Kazue as she crashed through his previous position like a shimmering, golden freight train.Nobu's wind manipulation allowed him to be incredibly light on his feet. If he directed air currents from his hands and feet, he could even propel himself in a manner similar to iron man.Unfortunately, unlike Tony Stark, Nobu didn't have multiple layers of conveniently shock absorbant and cinematically indestructible metal covering his body. Thus, if he wasn't careful, he could easily injure himself by crashing into something or landing poorly.The icing on the cake was that Nobu always felt an extreme feeling of giddiness and vertigo when he leaped high into the air. It was almost like being on one of those bungee-cord carnival rides. It was an exhilarating experience while you were strapped into the harness, but, the moment one of the cords snapped, you would feel a sinking feeling in your stomach as the chill of existential dread washed over you.Seeing the ground fast approaching, Nobu attempted to soften his landing by generating streams of air from his hands and feet. He managed to succeed, but, due to his fear of impacting the cold, hard ground, he ended up bobbing above it for several seconds. When he finally did land, a sharp pain similar to jumping off a one-story building shot up both legs as he landed on the flats of his feet.Fortunately, this was intentional, as, the moment Nobu's feet impacted the earth, a wall of compact soil rose to intercept Kazue's charge. It was only around a meter thick but it was more than enough to completely arrest her momentum as she was slower and weaker than everyone else in the Realm of Golden Warrior. After all, while others spent years familiarizing themselves with the properties of their metallic Aura, Kazue had basically gone from Iron 7 to Gold 3 over the course of a few weeks.Exhaling a breath of relief, Nobu took advantage of Kazue's momentary stupor to place his palms against the earthen wall. It was comprised of highly fertile soil that resembled a rich black mulch, but, the moment his hands pressed against it, the color began to fade to brown as a fair amount of water formed around his hands like a ferromagnetic liquid intent on climbing his arms.While the Metal Infusion Technique was basically hax due to the increased durability and power it provided, Nobu hadn't given up on the Breath Progression Technique. Rather, with each successive advancement, his excitement towards it increased by several orders of magnitude.Increasing your Aura over a short period of time provided a sense of euphoria even drugs couldn't match. It was also unbelievably addicting, so much so that Nobu felt a genuine sense of depression whenever he invested large sums of Aura into befriending people.More importantly, the Breath Progression Technique functioned exactly as Nobu had expected it would after discovering it allowed him to manipulate air currents. More specifically, the Third and Fourth Realms were known as "Breath of Water" and "Breath of Earth", respectively. In other words, while his control was still shit, he could manipulate air, water, and earth using his Aura. With the next Realm being referred to as "Breath of Fire", Nobu had very high hopes for the future.With more than enough water for his purposes, Nobu backed away from the crumbling wall of soil as he brought his hands together like a soothsayer peering into a crystal ball. The water clinging to his hands quickly came together to form a sphere. This was useless unless on its own, but, thanks to the guidance he had received from Inami, Nian's preeminent flame and ice controller, it only took a couple of days to learn how to freeze the interior by infusing it with trace amounts of Yin Elemental Energy.Seeing what Nobu was up to, Kazue ceased trying to break through the wall of dirt and instead focused all of her Aura to produce a defensive wall. This ended up being the correct decision, as, moments later, the sphere of condensed ice slammed into her shield like a cannonball. It shattered on contact, but the kinetic energy was more than enough to leave a massive dent in the barrier's surface."A little excessive, don't you think...?"Feeling a cold shiver spread through her body as a result of the dissipating Yin Elemental Energy, Kazue released her Aura instead of allowing it to return. It would take some time for the energy to fully dissipate and she didn't want to freeze her insides by trying to forcefully absorb it.Shaking his head, Nobu's expression morphed into a wry smile as he retorted, "Speak for yourself. I don't have a convenient barrier protecting my body. Getting hit by you is like being trampled by a bull."Scratching the back of her head, Kazue's expression became somewhat awkward as she asked, "So, what now? I used up all of my Aura in that shield so we'd need to spar without them if you want to continue."Though he was tempted to ask if she wanted to do a very different kind of sparring, Nobu resisted the urge as he already had a prior engagement. He was supposed to accompany Inami, Reina, and Onihime this evening so he needed to get at least some sleep before night fell.With this in mind, Nobu decided to settle for a bit of skinship. More specifically, he wrapped his arms around Kazue's body, firmly grasping her ass cheeks as he thanks her for helping him train with a long and passionate kiss.........When Reina first became a student of the main house, she hadn't known what to think. All of the teachers back at the Academy had been telling her class how fortunate they were to be given the chance to attend a special course sponsored by a member of the Oda Clan.Like all the other girls her age, Reina had been excited by the prospect of serving a member of the Oda Clan. They were told it was the greatest of honors, and, if they were lucky, there was a chance they could avoid the inevitable fate of every kunoichi. There was even a chance they could become the personal vassals of the Oda Clan's future Lord, so, during the weeks leading up to the interview, they had received numerous refreshers on etiquette and propriety.Since her constitution was a bit weaker than other girls, Reina had been afraid that her future Lord would take one look at her before promptly turning her away. Instead, shortly after she introduced herself, he surprised her by asking if she wanted to become a student of the main house. He even expressed concern for her after learning about her mother's death, and, once everything was over, he caressed her head before sending her off to meet with their Clan's Guardian.When she learned she was going to be studying under the most powerful member of their entire Clan, Reina was genuinely afraid she would be killed the moment she made a mistake. Instead, she learned that Inami-sama was completely different from the rumors. She got annoyed easily, but, instead of lashing out and punishing anyone who offended her, she behaved a lot like their Lord.Needless to say, Reina was both frightened and confused by how drastically different everything in the main house was. She felt as though she had been lied to throughout her entire schooling, but, upon expressing her concerns to her new Master, she learned it was the opposite. Her teachers had been telling her the truth. The reason things were so different in the main house was because of the influence of their Lord, Oda Nobunaga-sama.Reina was a little confused at first, but, after learning about her Lord's Heavenly Treasure, everything became clear. She didn't really understand the specifics but she knew enough to know her Lord was far more amazing than the person her teachers had presented him to be.When she and Chi-Chi were first asked to become her Lord's friend, Reina didn't believe they were worthy of such an honor. She reluctantly agreed after a bit of convincing, and, ever since then, her life had changed in ways she never could have imagined.Though he seemed to believe he was something called an 'asshole', Reina felt as though her Lord was the kindest person she had ever met. He never acted as though he was above anyone, treated everyone around him with care, and, even when she made mistakes, he would just encourage her to keep trying.Of course, the thing that left the deepest impression on Reina's young mind was the experience of having her Lord's Aura inserted into her body. He had the ability to permanently increase the Aura of another person and it was inarguably the most amazing thing she had ever experienced. Nothing else even came close.When Reina first heard Chi-Chi telling her and the other girls how much she loved their Lord, Reina had thought such remarks to be improper. Their Lord was allowed to love them, but, unless he had given them permission, they were supposed to focus on serving him to the best of their abilities.After receiving her Lord's blessing, Reina's mentality completely changed. It might sound silly, but, the moment she awoke to find herself cradled in his arms, concern visible in his silver-blue eyes, her heart began beating so quickly she felt like it would explode from her chest.Since then, Reina had gotten along much better with the other girls around her age as they all had similar thoughts toward their Lord. In fact, everyone around him seemed to love and respect him in a way Reina never thought possible. This included the pink-haired onee-san that taught them how to clean the house, their Clan's most respected Elders, and even their Guardian.When Reina learned that her Master was pregnant with their Lord's children, her mind had basically exploded. As far as she knew, this wasn't something that was allowed. In fact, they had been taught in the Academy that anyone who became pregnant through intercourse with a member of the Oda Clan would be put to death.To Reina's considerable relief, these rules didn't seem to apply to her Lord. He was such a great man that he was allowed to change or outright ignore such things. This was a little scary to imagine, but, knowing how kind her Lord was, she wasn't afraid he would ever do anything bad. Rather, much like the other girls her age, she was excited by the prospect that she might one day be allowed to carry her Lord's child...With such thoughts filling her head, Reina was pleasantly surprised when Onihime-san, a girl not much bigger than herself, entered her room, saying, "Reina-chan, it's time to go. Nobunaga-sama is calling for us."Smiling in a manner that would surprise any of her former classmates, Reina practically bounded to her feet, exclaiming, "Yes~!" before scampering out of the room as fast as her feet could carry her.........(A/N: TFW you're an asshole but reincarnate into a world where most of the people in power are irredeemable cunts xD...)

Seeing Reina arrive alongside Onihime, a smile developed across Nobu's face as he said, "Hey there, kiddo. You ready to break through to the next Realm?"With a fairly obvious blush developing across her face, Reina held her hands up in a bashful manner as she nodded her head furiously. This caused Nobu's smile to turn wry, but, having already gotten used to shy blunette's behavior, he turned to Inami and said, "I guess we're ready."Nodding her head, Inami wrapped her Aura around the entire group before leaping through the air as if the added weight of three people had no effect on her speed.........Ever since Nobu entered the Third Realm, Breath of Water, Inami had been forcing him to spend at least three days a week training at night. The Moon was the most readily available source of Yin Elemental Energy, and, much like it had been in the Avatar universe, it had a significant influence on his ability to manipulate water.Though he was still intending to get a bit of training in, tonight was special since Reina would be using the light of the full moon to break into the Third Realm. Her cultivation method, the Nine Phases Frost Phoenix Technique was among the most unique Nobu had ever given out. It required an Innate Yin Physique just to cultivate, and, unlike traditional methods, the Aura requirement for each Realm only increased by a factor of nine.Simply put, Reina was able to ascend to the First Realm at 900 Aura, the Second Realm at 8100 Aura, and the Third Realm at 72,900 Aura. This might make it sound like a detriment considering people at the same Rank would always be stronger her, but, contrary to what most people would believe, she was far more powerful due to the suppressive effect Yin and Ice Elemental Energy had against anyone who didn't cultivate similar energies.While she might never become a powerhouse that can move around at supersonic speeds, Reina could literally freeze everything in her surroundings just by releasing her Aura. If she managed to get her hands on you, she could send her energy into your body and influence the energy channels in your body.Though she was far from the point of being able to instantaneously freeze a target, it only took a single touch for Reina to temporarily cripple her opponents. Yin Elemental Energy was especially difficult to resolve if it was inserted into your body forcefully. Thus, unless you were exponentially stronger than her, she could basically inhibit your ability to use Aura until the invasive energy had been removed.According to Inami, this was a natural defense mechanism for women with excess Yin Elemental Energy. Their Auras naturally attracted people with strong Yang Elemental Energy, so, without the means to protect themselves, they would quickly become victims. She also speculated that this was the reason the Nine Phases Frost Phoenix Technique required such minimal Aura to advance to the next Realm. Without the ability to increase their strength quickly, it wouldn't be long before women with an Innate Yin Physique found themselves as a cultivation furnace.Fortunately for Reina, she had a benefit that no other possessor of an Innate Yin Physique had the fortune to possess: a kind Lord with an unbelievably powerful Heavenly Treasure.While most possessors of an Innate Yin Physique struggled throughout the entirety of their short lives, Reina was fortunate due to the fact she didn't need to spend decades avoiding people and cultivating in private. She wasn't even eight years old but she was already preparing to enter into the Third Realm. This would make her a highly coveted target for anyone looking for a cultivation furnace, but, so long as she followed Inami's example and remained within the boundaries of the mountain, that wasn't an issue.With thoughts of her Lord providing ample motivation, Reina followed Inami's instructions to the letter as she meditated, naked, atop a white jade platform. As for Nobu, he sat off to the side with his back facing the young girl. He had removed his shirt to increase the efficacy of his meditation, so, every now and then, Reina would look over before quickly closing her eyes and regaining focus.Had she not been sneaking a number of peeks herself, Inami would have admonished Reina for her lack of focus. Instead, she elected to simply ignore the young trainee's behavior as this was actually a positive development. The stronger her feelings towards Nobu were, the better. After all, while he might have no intention of viewing her that way, Reina was still an ideal cultivation furnace. It would benefit all of them if she remained at his side.Unaware of the conclusion reached by Inami and the other Elders, Nobu took advantage of the Yin, Ice, and Water Elemental Energy surging towards Reina to produce several spheres of water. He was still getting used to the sensation but he could feel his connection with the spheres growing as they slowly orbited his body. It was almost like they were linked to him by an invisible yet rigid string. He could feel their weight, their temperature, and, whenever he moved around, they would follow each of his movements with a slight delay, almost as if he was using one of those elastic toys shaped like a hand.Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, Nobu wasn't able to do anything like blood bending. It might be possible in the future, but, for the time being, he still needed to bone Inami just to be able to turn water into ice. Men produced a very minuscule amount of Yin Elemental Energy, and, unless they cultivated a specific technique, retaining it for long periods of time was impossible. Thus, while he wanted to be able to fling around massive blocks of ice as if they were paperweights, Nobu still had a long way to go before he could even jokingly refer to himself as the Avatar.As that thought crossed his mind, each of the spheres of water around Nobu's body collapsed to the ground. He was running low on Aura, so, the moment his mind began to wander, his control over the elements slipped away."Clear your mind. Don't let impatience guide you. The main reason you are struggling to control your Aura is that you have too much. Most people spend decades to reach where you are. During that time, their primary focus in on spiritual development rather than physical conditioning. Your Heavenly Treasure provides numerous benefits, but, without adequate control, you will struggle to bring your power to bear. Like the elements themselves, you need to free your mind and simply be. Stop trying to force it."Opening his eyes, Nobu found Inami crouching right in front of him. The moment she was finished speaking, she placed her palm against the crown of his head, and, as a result, his depleted reserves rapidly filled. This was a common yet extremely difficult to master technique known as Conversion and Transference. It was typically used to preserve someone's life when they were on the verge of Aura depletion, but, at times like this, it could be used to aid in the training of others.Once the process was completed, Inami combed her fingers through Nobu's hair, her expression softening as she said, "You have so much potential. More than anyone I've ever laid eyes on. You just need to learn how to control it before it controls you..."Understanding that Nobu wasn't the type to enjoy being pampered or treated like a child, Inami quickly retracted her hand before returning to her position at Reina's side. This had proven to be the most effective method to teaching him as his pride caused him to become increasingly more obstinant the more people tried to help him. Thus, rather than watch his every move, she offered affection and advice before effectively ignoring him.Furrowing his brows, Nobu followed Inami's departure with his head before shaking his head and returning to his training. He hated being coddled so he was determined to prove to her that he was the one in control, not his power.........After seven and a half hours of meditation, an icy Aura erupted from Reina's body. In its wake, an area approximately ten meters in diameter became covered in a layer of white frost as she exhaled a large plume of frigid condensation from her pale pink lips.Following her sigh of relief, Reina opened her eyes to find that even her body was covered in a thin layer of frost. Instead of feeling cold, however, she felt comfortable. It was like the ice was a part of her, and, shortly after that thought crossed her mind, a blue and white kimono that glistened under the light of the moon appeared to cover her naked frame."Oh? I never expected you to be able to form a raiment as early as the Third Realm. It appears the cultivation method given to you by our Lord is even more amazing than we initially believed. Make sure you thank him properly. Without it, you most likely would have died within the next four to six years..."Controlling her voice so that only Reina could hear it, Inami wanted to make sure the young girl knew exactly who to thank for her survival. Fortunately, Reina was as intelligent as she was docile. She was also highly impressionable due to the drastic change in her circumstances, so, the moment she heard Inami's words, a resolute light flashed across her icy-blue eyes as she nodded her head and answered, "I understand, Inami-sama. I will not waste the opportunity our Lord has given me!"Nodding her head in approval, Inami extended her hand to caress Reina's hair only to feel the Yin Elemental Energy in her body surge from her palm. This was slightly startling, but, rather than resist the unexpected siphoning, Inami allowed Reina to absorb quite a bit before naturally retracting her hand.As the fundamental force representing the earth, darkness, and cold, Yin Elemental Energy could lead to complications during pregnancy so it was beneficial for both Inami and Reina to allow the latter to absorb as much as possible. Fortunately, Reina's constitution made her a literal battery for Yin Elemental Energy. If she wasn't afraid Nobu would have a breakdown and attack the young girl like a beast in heat, she might transfer every ounce of excess energy she had into the unsuspecting bluenette's body.........Ceasing his training the moment Reina's Aura surged outward, Nobu cast a glance in her direction before climbing to his feet and popping his back. In response, Onihime promptly supplied a warm and steamy towel, saying, "You've worked hard, Master."Nodding his head, Nobu accepted the warm towel before placing it around his neck and shoulders and releasing a content sigh. Then, before approaching the frosty duo in the distance, he extended his hand to give the earnest oni a head pat. She was literally the perfect size for it so it had become the most common way in which he rewarded her outside the estate.Though she puffed out her cheeks ever so slightly, Onihime didn't mind her Master's caress. In fact, she was quite fond of it since she knew full well he didn't actually regard her as a child. If he did, he wouldn't force her down and gouge her insides nearly every other day of the week.As that thought crossed her mind, steam began to rise from Onihime's body due to the humidity and the drastic difference in her temperature compared to the surroundings. When Nobu burst out laughing, the steam became even more prominent. Fortunately, he didn't openly make fun of her. If he had, she might have become a wandering cloud with horns sticking out.........(A/N: I wonder how upset Nobu would be if someone compared his control issues to Naruto xD...)

After comforting Rukia, Nobu asked if she was willing to look after Reina. The latter was basically an orphan so he thought they might be able to look after one another.Unfortunately, while she was grateful for the offer, Rukia wasn't ready to accept responsibility for another person right now. She had even confided in him that she had thought about killing herself, so, for the time being, she just wanted to focus on her duties as a teacher.Since he couldn't really force her to move into the main house and adopt someone she had only briefly interacted with, Nobu decided to respect Rukia's decision. Before he left, however, he had her promise she wouldn't attempt to harm herself or seek vengeance on her own terms.Fortunately, Rukia had already made the decision to continue living. More specifically, she wanted to see how far someone like Nobu was able to go. He was so different from other Nianese Nobles that she couldn't help wanting to see what he might accomplish in the future........."This is all the information our kunoichi have been able to gather thus far. As per your request, I have also gathered all information pertaining to trainee Takao's mission and the circumstances that led to her death..."Though the sound of Suzune's voice was as pleasant as always, Nobu's expression darkened as his eyes skimmed over one of the reports. It was written in code, but, thanks to his Camera App, he was able to translate the entire thing at the cost of a few hundred Aura."Granus is trying to invade us? Are they stupid...?"Despite knowing very little about Nian, Nobu knew they were effectively closed country. Owari was one of the only provinces willing to trade with them. It didn't make sense for Granus to antagonize one of the only administrations will to work for them. Even if they did manage to get a foothold in Owari, the surrounding Provinces would never let them establish a settlement. They would literally be wiped out the moment they tried.Restraining a laugh, an amused smile developed across Suzune's face as she explained, "Granus is a nation founded by criminals and opportunists. Most countries outright refuse to trade with them so this kind of behavior isn't particularly surprising. If they could establish a supply line, I imagine they would skip the pleasantries entirely."Shaking his head, Nobu elected to withhold further comment. If he were being completely honest, even the politicians ruling back in his previous world were a bunch of asshats. Nianese society was fucked due to how strictly regulated it was but it seemed like Granus was even worse. If they were able to find their footing as a nation, he had little doubt they would start waging wars all across the planet. The US certainly did.("It seems politicians are touched in the head no matter which world it is...")As that thought crossed his mind, Nobu's eyes widened as he found a strange document showing a hastily sketched drawing of a little girl wearing what appeared to be some kind of exoskeleton."What's this...?"Taking advantage of the situation, Suzune shifted from a flawless seiza to her hands and knees as she peered at the document in Nobu's hands. This allowed her aroma to tickle his nose, and, more importantly, gave him a clear view of her cleavage as she answered, "Hmmm...it appears to be one of the automatons excavated by Granus. Based on the detailing notes, I would assume it is one of their Amphibious Destroyers."Deadpanning even before Suzune finished speaking, Nobu earned a curious look from the pinkette as he lowered his face into his hand. He had learned about Granus's automatons but he had never actually seen one. Prior to this, he had assumed they were some kind of futuristic golems or maybe a knock-off mech. The last thing he expected was a bunch of fembots and gynoids that were clearly ripped from some shitty gacha game..."Fuck my life..."Misunderstanding Nobu's lament as concern regarding the automaton's battle capabilities, Suzune adopted an assuring tone as she said, "You need not be so concerned. As strong as the automatons of Granus are, they require a tremendous amount of power. They also require a specialized handler to command and are nearly impossible to repair outside of their original production facilities. This is one of the reasons no one takes Granus seriously. They like to openly flaunt the technology they've uncovered but they fundamentally lack the ability to make effective use of it."Though he nodded his head in response, Nobu couldn't help asking the thing that was bothering him the most, specifically, "Why are they female?"After a moment of confusion, a look of realization flashed across Suzune's face as she fixed her posture and explained, "It's because they are technology dating back to the previous era, the Age of the Gods. Back then, the method of cultivating Aura had yet to be developed. It was something given to humanity to strengthen their bodies and allow them to perform manual labor. The most common form of energy was Divine. The female form is far more suited to the accumulation and storage of Divine Energy as it naturally collects within the womb to form a Nascent Soul. Thus, for the most part, the various automata of Granus are female in form.""..."When he asked his question, Nobu didn't expect to hear Suzune confirm what he already expected to be true. The automata didn't simply resemble females. They had artificial organs, a womb, and, even without asking, he could guess that the handlers mentioned by Suzune were exclusively men..."This place really is an Otaku's wet dream..."Exhaling a sigh, Nobu ignored the inquisitive look on Suzune's face as he muttered, "Whatever..." before following up by asking, "What are our options? I can't imagine my father ignoring such an obvious invasion."Pausing to consider her words, Suzune's expression became apologetic as she explained, "Truth be told, our hands are tied. As vassals of the Oda Clan, we cannot act without their permission. This is especially true when it concerns Government Officials and Nobles..."Furrowing his brows, Nobu could feel his blood beginning to boil as he asked, "So we're just going to ignore the fact that enemies are infiltrating our province and executing our people...?"Closing her eyes, Suzune took a deep breath before calmly explaining, "Nations and Clans cannot be run on sentiment alone. We must reward our kunoichi for risking their lives and the majority of our funds come from the Oda Clan. There is also the matter of filing a report to the Imperial Family and requesting permission to install a new Governor. Owari-Asai is the most important port in all of Owari. Without a Governor, opportunists will quickly take advantage of the situation before cutting and running with their profits. Destabilizing the economy of the entire Province to avenge a trainee is not a wise course of action..."Though he couldn't help grinding his teeth in response to Suzune's words, Nobu didn't lash out at her. He hated to admit it, but he knew she was right. This was one of the reasons he hated politics, as, no matter how fucking useless the people in charge seemed to be, they were still important for maintaining control over the markets. If the economy collapsed, the citizens would be the ones to pay the price...Shaking that thought from his mind, Nobu's gaze sharpened as he said, "We might not be able to do anything about the Governor but there has to be something we can do about these perverted fuckwits from Granus..."Suppressing a sigh, Suzune forced a smile as she answered, "I'm afraid that is a decision for your father to make. Granus provides quite a number of high-quality goods to Owari. As a result, more than 20% of our annual revenue comes from distributing their products to other Provinces. While their actions are reprehensible, ceasing trade and opening hostilities against them is not an ideal solution. If we're taking the benefits of the Province into consideration, it would be better to use this incident as leverage to renegotiate terms in our favor..."Raising his hand, Nobu prevented Suzune from continuing. Once again, he knew she was right. He just didn't like it. Not one bit. In fact, it was so fucking fucked up he wanted to punch a hole in the wall."That's enough for today. Thank you for coming..."Understanding she was being dismissed, Suzune adopted an apologetic smile before offering a polite bow and promptly departing the room. She had wanted to use this as an opportunity to get closer to the Young Lord but it would seem she had underestimated just how sentimental he could be...Though he would have normally followed Suzune's departure with his eyes, Nobu pretended to be focused on the documents littered around him. He wasn't actually in charge but he was gradually beginning to understand just how difficult it was to govern a nation. Resources weren't unlimited and every decision you made had to be weighed against the interests of the entire country."I'm starting to wish I had reincarnated into one of those generic cultivation worlds. The MCs there get to behave like complete asshats without any fucking consequences..."Oblivious to the fact he was starting to view himself as the 'Main Character' of this world, Nobu just shook his head before rising to his feet and calling out, "Kumiko, you here?"Appearing the moment Nobu finished speaking, Kumiko resisted the urge to take a knee as she just smiled and asked, "How might I be of service, Nobunaga-sama?"Gesturing towards the scattered documents, Nobu asked, "Can you read through these and write up a summary for me? My hands might be tied at the moment but I refuse to let this matter lie. At that time, I'll be relying on you to supply me with information and advice."Smiling radiantly, Kumiko pressed a hand to her chest as she performed a half-bow and said, "It would be my pleasure~!" in an audibly excited tone. She had enjoyed teaching Nobu these past few months but her actual responsibilities revolved around gathering information and compiling it. This was the first time Nobu had officially tasked her with performing her primary responsibility so she couldn't help feeling excited.Seeing how happy the silver-haired woman was, much of Nobu's frustrations simply faded away. It was hard to remain angry when other people were happy, so, while he would probably brood over this matter for quite a while, he would do his best to make sure it didn't adversely affect the people around him.To this end, Nobu extended his hand to gently caress Kumiko's head. This had become a habit of his after spending time with Kaia and warming up to the five brats who constantly pestered him. It also put a smile on the girls' faces, so, while it was a little awkward to stroke the head of a grown woman, Nobu offered a smile of his own as Kumiko looked up at him with a happy expression on her face.........After departing Nobu's estate, Suzune zipped up the mountain like a pink phantom. Upon reaching the massive manor located at the peak, she quickly arranged a meeting with the Matriarch as it was customary to report on their interactions with Nobu as soon as possible. This was a decision made by the entire Elder Council, so, while it was annoying to have to run up and down the mountain, she didn't really have a choice in the matter.Fortunately, Hitomi was already waiting for her, so, after a number of formalities, she found herself seated across from the heterochromatic woman. What she didn't expect was for Hitomi to open the conversation by producing a letter written by their Master, Lord Senken.........(A/N: Governing a nation isn't easy...)

Chapter 103: Familiarization