Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

Deadpanning in response to the man's question, Nobu didn't even try to appear amenable as he said, "Yeah. What of it?"With the most shit-eating grin Nobu had ever seen, the man rubbed his chin with his free hand as he mused, "She's a little lacking in feminine charm but her face isn't too bad. How about this. The two of you will accompany us to a nearby brothel. So long as you're willing to show a bit of since-"Catching even Yui by surprise, Nobu stomped his foot on the ground with as much strength as he could manage. The peculiar thing about this was that his foot sank into the reinforced stone tiles as if they were made of some kind of elastic material. At the same time, the earth beneath the blond's foot erupted to former a three-meter pillar in an instant.Though he wasn't sent flying, the arrogant youth was still knocked off balance. This was what Nobu had been aiming for from the start, so, as Yui moved to the side, he stepped forward with a fierce expression on his face as he swept his right hand in a scooping motion. Air quickly gathered in his palm, and, by the time he loosed it from his grasp, a visible column of wind smashed into the off-kilter cunt.With his entourage gathered right behind him, the blond was sent flying into his own people as the dark-haired swordsman at his side managed to cut through the tempest with a katana glistening in silvery-white light. A similar glow exuded from his body, his golden eyes shimmering in excitement as he charged forward with a battle-hungry expression on his face.Seeing how fast the man was, the hairs on the back of Nobu's neck stood on end. He knew he was fucked if a trained swordsman managed to get him within their range. Fortunately, while the dark-haired man moved with the swiftness of a phantom, he wasn't even able to close half the distance before Yui appeared in his periphery. By the time his brain had processed this, demanding he takes evasive action, a black shadow had already obscured his vision.Were it not for the silvery aura protecting his body, the dark-haired man might have lost his life in an instant. Yui hadn't drawn her weapon but the force behind the blow was more than enough to dent his aura and send him smashing into the nearby wall. When he emerged moments later, the bridge of his nose could be seen to have been smashed in, blood pouring from his nostril as he glared at Yui, shouting, "You ignoble whore! You dare-"Though Nobu was tempted to send a column of wind in the man's direction, Yui beat him to the punch. Rather, after sending the man flying, she hadn't just been standing around. The moment the man emerged from the wall, she was on him like a cat trouncing a mouse. By now, her golden aura had completely covered her body, so, in a similar manner to Kazue, albeit far more controlled, she simply smashed into the incredulous man like a freight train."Holy shit..."Seeing Yui's shoulder-check fold the man like a burrito, a light tremor ran through Nobu's body. He knew she was powerful but he didn't expect her to take out someone at Silver IX in a grand total of five seconds. Sure, the man was looking down on them despite their clear cultivation advantage but it was still scary. At the very least, Nobud knew she would completely destroy him in a spar.As that thought crossed his mind, an annoying high-pitched whirring similar to a firework being launched reached Nobu's ears. Turning his head, he saw a bright red flare soaring into the sky like a rocket before exploding at the apex of its trajectory. Immediately following this, the sound of a bell could be heard as the blond-haired man climbed to his feet, a look of unfettered rage on his face as he spat, "Attempting to assassinate a member of the Oda Clan? I'll have your head on a pike before sunset...!"Though there had been a number of instances where he had wanted to kill someone, this was the first time in two lives Nobu was actually considering it. The look in the man's eyes made it clear he wasn't going to take this matter lying down. He was clearly the type of shitbag that went out of his way to torment others so he clearly couldn't tolerate having his face smacked like the little bitch he was."Eat a dick, bitch."Before the man could make sense of Nobu's insult, yet another column of wind was sent toward him. He was smart enough to put up his aura this time, but, due to Nobu's fury, the wind was far more powerful than normal. This, combined with the fact his entourage had moved out of the way, resulted in the arrogant blond being sent tumbling backward until he reached disappeared down the flight of stairs Nobu and Yui had used to ascend to the previously scenic landing."Protect the Young Master...!""Master Peng...!""Guards...!""Someone seize this scoundrel...!"Raising his brows, Nobu's expression shifted from fury to incredulity as he asked, "Are you fucking serious? There's no way that asshat's name is Young Master Peng.""How dare you insult a member of the Oda Clan...!""You're courting death...!"Hearing lines he never thought he would encounter in real life, Nobu actually began to feel a little lightheaded. Fortunately, Yui was pretty reliable in situations such as this as she quickly enveloped him in her aura with the intention of running away.Having gotten used to 'riding along' with Inami, Nobu allowed his body to go slack as she jumped from the nearby handrail. Falling a hundred and fifty meters was a little dangerous for someone at the Realm of Golden Warrior, but, with a golden cable acting as a repel line, Yui was able to control their fall to an extent where injuries could be avoided.Unfortunately, not everything went according to plan. Soldiers from all over the city were rushing towards their position. A number had even gathered on the streets below, clearly intent on cutting off their path of retreat."I think I may have acted a little hastily..."Though there was an unrepentant smile on his face, Nobu understood this wasn't an ideal situation to be in. He could try and reveal his identity but the odds anyone would actually believe him were slim. In the public's eyes, he had died more than ten years ago. Thus, even if he allowed himself to be captured, he would most likely be executed on the spot. After all, the blond cunt was clearly one of his cousins. The information provided by Suzune made it pretty obvious his uncles were the ones leading the factions opposing his father, so, the moment he revealed his identity, there was a very good chance the blond cunt would rush to kill him...Seeing the smile on Nobu's face and the calculating glimmer in his grey-blue eyes, Yui couldn't help thinking, ("Grandmother was right. He might struggle with emotional turmoil but my Lord is clearly the type to thrive under pressure. I haven't seen him this excited since he revealed his identity and learned he could manipulate wind...it's a good look on him...")Since there was a very good chance they would die upon landing, Yui stopped their descent long before they reached the streets below. Then, with spikes emerging from her heels, she attempted to run along the wall with the intent of catapulting them away from the gathering soldiers. If she could just reach the top of a building and summon Hisui, there was a chance they could escape.Unfortunately, the moment they noticed what Yui was up to, hundreds of arrows and crossbow bolts began to pepper her aura. To make matters worse, a beam of silvery-green light, shaped like a crescent, immediately cut towards the cables keeping them from falling.Borrowing a bit of Nobu's vernacular, Yui muttered, "Fuck..." as she clung tightly to her Lord and prepared to cushion his fall. Nobu's aura provided virtually no defense, so, if he were to impact the ground directly, broken bones and ruptured organs would be the least of his concerns.In her desire to protect her Lord, Yui failed to consider the possibility that Nobu could slow their fall using his ability to manipulate air currents. At the same time, Nobu was learning the hard way that his abilities couldn't be used while he was surrounded by someone else's aura. He relied on being able to feel the elements around him to manipulate them, so, with Yui's aura blocking the wind, he could only brace himself for the impact. Had his control been more refined, he may have been able to transfer the force from their fall into an earth-based attack. Unfortunately, he was very, very far from such a level...(A/N: Happy birthday to the ground~)......Waking to one of the worst headaches of his entire lives, a pained groan escaped Nobu's throat as he attempted to force himself to a seated position. Before he could, the voice of a man interrupted him, saying, "You shouldn't move around. Several of your ribs were broken and you lost quite a lot of blood due to internal bleeding. I can understand your anxiety, but trust me when I say you're in safe hands."Ignoring both the pain in his abdomen and the man's advice, Nobu sat up with a severe grimace on his face as he looked toward the person who had spoken. His inordinately long and silky brown hair gave him a slightly feminine appearance but his sharp features, aquamarine eyes, and voice made it pretty obvious he was a man."Who the fuck are you? Where's Yui...?"Though his brows twitched when he heard Nobu's way of speaking, the man maintained a casual smile as she politely lowered his head and calmly answered, "My name is Hirate Masahide, retainer to the Oda Clan and private tutor to Lord Senken's heirs. Though it appears you have forgotten me, I once looked after Nobunaga-sama as a child. I cannot express how relieved I was to learn of your survival. As for the young lady, she is currently being treated for aura exhaustion and a number of minor injuries. That girl wouldn't even let me approach until she had passed out on her feet. It was quite the sight to behold."As someone who was intimately familiar with the life and legacy of Oda Nobunaga, Nobu was genuinely surprised to learn this man was named Hirate Masahide. Masahide was the personal mentor of the original Oda Nobunaga and had effectively raised him from birth to his coming of age. After that, the elderly man accompanied Nobunaga on several campaigns before ultimately committing seppuku just to startle him into behaving sensibly..."Are you really Hirate Masahide? Aren't you supposed to be an old man...?"Though he didn't lose his smile, the corner of Masahide's lips began to twitch as he calmly replied, "As I have served since the time of your Grandfather, Oda Senichi, I can understand why you might think that. However, as I have only recently turned seventy-three years old, I like to believe I'm still in my prime..."Tapping the silvery-green IV attached to his collar, Masahide was attempting to insinuate he could live another hundred years with ease. Unfortunately, Nobu had already stopped caring about such an insignificant matter, answering, "Whatever. Take me to Yui. I'm not going to trust a damn thing anyone tells me until I see her safe and sound."Rather than taking offense to Nobu's words, Masahide caressed his chin with a thoughtful look on his face. This creeped the former out quite a bit, but, before he could inform the man he wasn't gay, Masahide beat him to the punch, saying, "Very well. I will have my servants fetch a norimono. They will carry you to the infirmary where Lady Yui is receiving treatment. Once you have confirmed her safety, we have much to discuss."On that note, Masahide pulled out a silver object reminiscent of a dog whistle. Since it didn't make a sound, at least to Nobu's ears, there was a very good chance this was the case. This left the latter visibly confused until, moments later, two muscular servants with handsome features, dog ears, and fluffy tails practically burst into the room.........(A/N: Masahide is sus o_o...)

After being hefted onto a vehicle that could best be described as a chair on a stretcher, Nobu was taken from a large manor to a much smaller residence located a good twenty minutes from where he had been staying. This caused him to become increasingly suspicious of the people who were supposedly helping him, but, once he saw Yui being treated by an elderly woman who smelled of medicine, most of his tensions gradually began to fade.In hindsight, Nobu realized he could have confirmed Yui's condition using the stone tablet. One of the cheatier aspects of the Heavenly Treasure was that it allowed him to spend a small amount of Aura to update the information of any people, places, or things he had scanned. This also allowed him to confirm that the doctors weren't trying to poison Yui in her sleep, so, after spending a solid half-hour just staring at her, Nobu eventually agreed to hear what Masahide had to say........."I was asked by a good friend of mine, Hyuudou Hiashi-dono, to look after a young man named Nanamori Nobu. While others may not recognize this name, Nananananananananamori-san and I go way back. Thus, the moment I received your father's orders through his missive, I immediately set out to search for you. I never could have imagined our paths would cross in the middle of an invasion crisis. I wonder how the soldiers will react once it comes to light they had attempted to apprehend and execute their future Lord~?"Snorting through his nose, Nobu surprised Masahide by stating, "Just drop it. If anyone should pay a price, it should be that asshat who came looking for trouble. He didn't even give his name before he started rambling on about the Oda Clan and acting like a fuckwit. That stupid cunt even wanted me to fucking press my head to the ground and beg for forgiveness while he had his way with my fiancee. The next time I see him, that bitch is dead."Processing everything Nobu had just revealed, Masahide's expression gradually turned serious as he said, "Please tell me you're embellishing things..."With an incredulous look on his face, Nobu stared directly at Masahide as he asked, "Why the fuck would you think I'm exaggerating? What, you think I attacked that piece of shit because he stopped me to say hello? I even apologized to that fucker and attempted to deescalate the situation but that pathetic piece of shit used it as an opportunity to force our hand just because he thought we didn't have any backers. He's lucky I didn't fucking kill him on the spot."Though a part of him was hoping that Nobu was simply exaggerating, the resolution contained in the latter's eyes made it pretty obvious he wasn't. Most people who lied couldn't keep eye contact, and, even if they did, their eyes would quiver as their minds raced to come up with a convincing lie. Nobu's eyes were crystal clear, and, while his choice of words left a lot to be desired, there wasn't even a trace of hesitation in his tone.Stroking his chin, Masahide's eyes glistened with a pale glow as he soft mused, "I see...this would certainly explain why Peng-sama was so hell-bent on killing the two of you..."Hearing this, the wind currents within the room became increasingly turbulent as Nobu practically growled, "That petty piece of shit...!"Restraining the urge to chastise Nobu for his choice of words, Masahide simply nodded his head as a sly and calculating smile spread across his face. This caused Nobu's skin to crawl as the man was just a few coats of makeup away from resembling a certain snake-inspired pedo.Noticing Nobu's discomfort, a light chuckle emanated from Masahide's throat before he lowered his head as an expression of politeness rather than servitude as he said, "I will need to inform your father of this development. If Senzo-sama chooses to act, there is only so much I can without your identity being known. I am willing to give my life to protect you but I would rather avoid sacrificing the lives of my people to protect someone they believe to be dead."Furrowing his brows, Nobu preempted Masahide's departure by asking, "Can't you just help the two of us escape the city? At this rate, all of my efforts and planning are going to be wasted. I'm still not ready to become entangled in the politics of the Clan, much less the country."Returning a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, Masahide explained, "If that is your wish, I will do everything in my power to grant it. However, know there is a very high probability that I will be held accountable for letting you escape. Unless Lord Senken chooses to reveal your identity, I will most likely be accused of treason and executed. With that in mind, I must ask to be certain...are you sure you want to run away...?"Clenching the muscles of his jaw in indignation, Nobu glared daggered at the smiling Masahide as he processed everything the man had said. Then, in a grim tone that made it transparently clear he wasn't happy, he answered, "I don't like being manipulated..."Understanding the true meaning behind Nobu's words, Masahide regained his amused smile as he rose to his feet and said, "Then become stronger...strong enough that no one, not even the Gods in Heaven, can oppose you..."Punctuating his words with another polite bow, Masahide turned away from the still-glaring Nobu before promptly departing the room. Once he was outside, his figure immediately turned into a blur, as, contrary to his calm demeanor, he was actually quite nervous about how things were going to develop.........Though he had already heard about the incident in the city, obviously, it was only when he received Masahide's message that Senken understood just how close his son had been to death. This caused the rage and indignation he had been suppressing for more than a decade to surge forth, his eyes blazing like fiery suns as he growled, "You've really done it this time, Senzo! I ignored you these last few years because I felt guilty about crippling your arm. Now, not only have you attempted to gain a hold over my other children, you sent your swine of a son to assassinate my eldest!? Let's see how you scheme when I have your head on a pike...!"Unable to contain his fury, Senken's mithril aura manifested around his body as he stormed through the halls of the Oda Clan's main estate. If it wasn't for his father appearing moments after he began releasing his aura, he might have blazed a trail directly through the surrounding walls."Calm yourself, Senken. Your brother has spent the last twenty years scheming against you. Do you really believe he had a hand in this? I understand why you're upset but hasty action will only cause greater harm to the Clan. For now, the highest priority is recovering your son and guaranteeing his safety. Once his identity has been made known, Senzo will have no choice but to bide his time until an opportunity arises. By then, your son should be more than capable of protecting himself."In a manner remarkably similar to Nobu, Senken flexed the muscles of his jaw a few times before slowly retracting his aura. His younger brother, Oda Senzo, was the Elder responsible for overseeing the Clan's businesses. He wasn't in direct control of their finances but more than seventy percent of the Clan's income flowed in from the branch families. Eliminating Senzo wouldn't completely cripple them but it would make managing the territory a lot harder."Fine...I will trust in your wisdom. However, if something like this happens in the near future, I will not hesitate to cut that man's neck. The Oda Clan has never needed multiple factions. If Nobu is to unify the archipelago in the future, we must first start with the Clan."Surprised by Senken's well-thought-out statement, a massive grin replaced the gruff and battle-hardened expression of Senichi. It was pretty rare for Senken to reach such conclusions on his own so he was genuinely surprised that his brashest of children had managed to strike upon the heart of the matter without help. Fortunately for Senken, Senichi didn't say this out loud. Instead, he just clapped his eldest son on the shoulder and said, "We should prepare drinks. If your son is going to visit, there's no way in hell we're letting him leave sober."Amused by the thought of drinking his son into unconsciousness, an expectant grin spread across the face of Senken as he elbowed his father in the ribs and said, "Try not to embarrass yourself too much, old man."Snorting through his nose, Senichi attempted to hook his arm around Senken's neck by the latter managed to dodge using one of the movement techniques passed down from their ancestors. This caused the smile on the middle-aged man's face to fade, but, moments later, his figure flared with a mithril aura as he proceeded to chase his son around the compound.........While Senken and Senichi were engaged in an impromptu game of tag, Senzo, a dark-haired man with a perpetually grim yet handsome face was staring into the contents of his teacup. He had a long mane of hair that extended well past his shoulders, a lean yet muscular build, and the same shimmering golden eyes possessed by his two brothers. Most people who set their sights on him would immediately assume he was a warrior, but, ever since his elder brother severed the tendons of his left hand, Senzo's path as a swordsman had ended.Ever since that faithful night, Senzo had done everything in his power to demonstrate he was a far more capable ruler than his brother. He had increased their profits by more than 400%, and, thanks to his efforts in the Imperial Court, the influence of the Clan had increased exponentially.Unfortunately, no matter how hard he worked, Senzo's ambitions were limited by the traditions of their nation. To make matters even worse, many of his accomplishments were directly attributed to his brother since the latter was the person who placed him in charge. This had become the primary source of Senzo's frustration over the years, but, no matter how bad things got, he refused to act in the same barbaric fashion as his older brother. Thus, when he heard the report regarding what had taken place in the city, his expression darkened to the point that everything around him seemed to dim along with it..."I want you to repeat everything you just said. This time, however, you will tell the truth. If you lie or embellish the facts in any way, I will sever the tips of your fingers..."Swallowing hard in response to his father's words, a bead of sweat formed at the tip of Peng's nose as he kept his head lowered to the point his forehead periodically touched the tatami mats beneath him. He had absolutely no doubts regarding the severity of his father's threat, as, several years ago, the man had literally severed the hand of his younger sister after she stole the heirloom of a vassal family."Father...please...everything I said was the truth. That man, Nanamori Nobu, was the first to attack. I had no choice but to pop the flare after that wench defeated Yanfei. I thought they were going to kill me..."Without losing his glare, Senzo replied, "If they wanted to kill you, you would be dead. You, a mere Silver Adept, attempted to take on two Golden Warriors. To make matters worse, you were the one to instigate the altercation. Now, despite being given the chance to come clean, you prioritize your pride over the truth. Put your hand forward.""Fath-"Fearing for the tips of his fingers, Peng raised his head with the intention to protest. The moment he did so, a silvery-green wave smashed into his body with the force of a charging Aura Beast. As a result, he was sent smashing through three layers of walls as his father, showing no remorse, walked over with a sword in hand.........(A/N: O_O...)

One of the benefits of staying in an upper-middle-class Ryokan was that the staff went above and beyond to make sure their guests had a pleasant stay. This included preparing meals on-demand, and, if guests were alone, they would even send by escorts to keep them company.Though he had arrived alongside Yui, the Proprietress of the Ryokan, a beautiful woman with dark purple hair, still gave him the option of choosing some of the younger staff members to personally attend him for the night. He ultimately refused, but, after his encounter with the Geralt look-alike, Nobu still gave them a once-over to see if any of them resembled characters he might have known from his previous world.In the end, Nobu spent a peaceful night alone with Yui. After they got out of the bath, they, more or less, just cuddled for the rest of the evening. There weren't any televisions, gaming systems, or even radios in Nian so there really wasn't much else to do besides work, train, and meditate.With the technology present in their automata, Nobu suspected that Granus might have access to televisions and such but it was hard to be sure. According to what had learned from Suzune, most of their trade vessels were masted, iron-hulled tall ships. They generally brought 2-5 automata with them, but, unless it was an emergency, the bio-mechanical cyborgs stayed within coffin-like devices located in the ship's hull.If Nobu's guess was correct, Granus did have the technologies he coveted, but, fearing they might be stolen, the burgeoning nation kept most of their quality-of-life devices back home. Granus was lacking in cultivation knowledge and resources, so, while there were a few powerhouses serving in their Navy, they predominately relied on firearms, cannons, and automata to fend off pirates and anyone else who might covet their technology.Nobu would be lying if he said he wasn't among the crowd that coveted their tech. The problem was, even if he did eventually declare war on Granus, they would most likely just retreat overseas. After that, he was basically powerless to do anything because the supposed distance between the northern tip of Nian and Granus was a mind-boggling 79,492km.While he couldn't recall the exact circumference, Nobu knew the Earth had come from was around 25,000mi or 50,000km. In other words, navigating the Eastern Abyss, the Nianese-given named for the Pacific Ocean, was the equivalent of circumnavigating his previous Earth more than 1.5 times.With modern sailing technology, the trip was anywhere between 2-5 years depending on whether or not you encountered rough seas, pirates, or literal sea monsters. In other words, even if Nobu were to build a Navy to invade Granus, it would take years to prepare the ships and years more to complete the journey. Even then, the defenses of Granus were known to be monstrous, and, unless you were flying the correct flag, they would either raid or bombard you like a bunch of pirates. After all, what were you going to do? Turn around without resupplying?Simply put, Granus took advantage of their advanced technology to close off their country despite expecting other countries to open their borders for trade. When Nobu had first learned about this, he almost felt like he was back home because this was inarguably one of the most American things he had ever heard...With this and several other thoughts on his mind, Nobu stared up at the ceiling of his room with a listless look on his face as he remarked, "I'm bored...""Mmm..."Instead of offering any advice, Yui just hummed her response without bothering to raise her head from Nobu's chest. She had become rather fond of moments like this, so, even if they just spent the rest of the morning lounging about in their room, she wouldn't mind.Resisting the urge to ask where his training junky of a fiancee had gone, Nobu continued to stare up at the ceiling for a good twenty minutes longer before saying, "Let's go and explore the city. As much as I enjoy the peace and quiet, I didn't come all this way to remain indoors..."Nodding her head, Yui pushed herself to a seated position before rising to her feet without a single strand of clothing to cover her naked form. This gave Nobu an obscured view of her full and round ass, her pale white cheeks periodically peeking through the glossy strands of her inordinately long, raven-black hair.Noticing her Lord's gaze, Yui raised an eyebrow as she looked over her shoulders and asked, "Are you planning to walk around naked...?"Smiling wryly in response, Nobu hopped up to this feet before searching for his carelessly scattered clothes. This took a little longer than he would like to admit, but, due to the preparation required by females to look 'presentable', he was still finished long before Yui. Thus, to speed things up a bit, he picked up a brush and lent a hand.........With a surface area of more than 6300 hectares, approximately 62km², Shuto was unreasonably large for a City with just over 100,000 permanent residents. It wasn't really noticeable when you were in the poorer districts, but, as you moved closer to the massive wall separating the Nobles from the peasantry, the quieter things became.Since the capitals of each Province effectively served as emergency shelters and military Garrisons, the only people allowed to live there were the families of Nobles, their vassals, warriors, and a few prominent merchant families. Everyone else was a tourist, so, while the actual population of the city was closer to 280,000, nearly two-thirds were just visiting.Due to the cost of goods in the middle and higher-class districts, most people visiting Shuto simply couldn't afford to venture deeper into the city. Instead, they spent their time on the outskirts where all the street vendors and hawkers had set up shop. As a result, most of the people walking around the upper-middle residential district were wayward Nobles, soldiers, merchants, and their families.Though the ambiance was a little strange, Nobu actually preferred this sort of arrangement as it let him explore the city in relative peace. Yui hadn't been lying when she said it was better to stand out and act as if you belonged rather than trying to blend in and lie low. Nian was a very conservative nation so most people tended to steer clear of people they didn't know. This was especially true if said people were dressed as warriors and mercenaries, so, while they were stopped a few times by random patrols, their exploration went largely unobstructed."This place really is beautiful..."Nodding her head in approval, Yui continued to lean against Nobu's shoulder as they stared out over the city from the highest vantage point available to people living outside the inner walls. This wasn't her first time visiting the capital, but, seeing Nobu gawk at things other people would find completely normal, she couldn't help seeing everything in a new light. It could be the result of her conditioning but his child-like wonderment was infectious to the point of making the whole world seem just a little brighter.Unfortunately, all good things invariably came to an end. Thus, just as Yui was about to suggest they move elsewhere, a brash and authoritative voice called out, "You there! What do you think you're doing this close to the Inner city? This isn't a place peasants can trespass at their leisure."While Yui closed her eyes to suppress a sigh, Nobu turned back to find an arrogant-looking man with dirty-blond hair, amber eyes, and a cocky smile approaching them. The man was handsome enough to pass as a male model back in his previous world, but, due to the smug grin on his face, Nobu felt he was more punchable than attractive.Accompanying the arrogant-looking blond was a slightly taller man with comparable features, wild black hair, and sharp, golden eyes. He stood behind the arrogant asshole like a servant, but, even at a glance, Nobu could tell he was strong. At the very least, he was the strongest among the group of servants following behind the man like a pack of dogs.Resisting the urge to simply tell the man to fuck off, Nobu forced a smile as he said, "There seems to be some kind of misunderstanding. The soldiers near the base of the stairs said we were allowed to come up here. If it's truly off-limits, please accept my apology and let us be on our way. We will not trouble you further."Furrowing his brows, the arrogant-looking youth snorted before shifting his attention to Yui and saying, "You, wench, what makes you believe you have the right to walk around in the attire of a warrior? That sword on your hip is an insult to the proud warriors who have given their everything to protect this land and its people. Have you...no...shame?"Noticing the Golden III pinned to Yui's collar, the man's words gradually trailed off as his expression darkened. He was considered talented with a cultivation base of Silver VIII at the age of twenty. In his generation, the number of people more talented than him could be counted on one hand so he refused to accept that someone even younger, much less a peasant woman, could surpass them all in cultivation base.With a look even pointer than the naginata he carried with him, the blond-haired man glared at Yui as he asked, "Where did you get that badge...?"Instead of responding with words, Yui raised her hand to demonstrate that her Aura was, in fact, golden. Impersonating someone with Higher Realm was punishable by death so very few people attempted to do so. Those who did would never appear near one of the Capital Cities so she found it pretty senseless that anyone, much less a Noble, would question her base.With an expression similar to someone that had swallowed a bug, the blond-haired man shifted his gaze from Yui before glaring at the badge pinned to the belt crossing Nobu's chest. He found this far more acceptable given Nobu's height and physique, but, at the same time, the notion that there wasn't just one, but two peasants stronger than him made him sick to his stomach.Since there was a chance that Nobu and Yui were the children of dignitaries visiting from outside the city, the blond-haired man forced himself to remain calm as he asked, "What are your names?" and, "Why brings the two of you to Shuto?"Though his desire to tell the man to fuck off had increased exponentially, Nobu forced himself to continue smiling as he answered, "My name is Nanamori Nobu. This is my fiancee, Yoshie Yui. We have come to the capital because we heard it was the most beautiful city in Owar-"Interrupting before Nobu could finish speaking, the blond-haired man said, "I don't care about that. What I want to know is the name of the family or business you are affiliated with. I have never heard of the Nanamori or Yoshie Clans. Were you invited here as dignitaries from another Province?"Realizing the direction things were headed, Yui stepped forward to place herself between the man and Nobu. This caused an ostensibly sadistic smile to develop across the man's face as the darker-haired warrior at his side slowly drew his weapon."I see. You have no backing yet thought you could wander around the capital with impunity? Even worse, you continue to stand proud despite being in the presence of a noble son of the Oda Clan. I don't know what things are like where you're from, but, here in Owari, there are rules. Refusing to pay respects to the ruling clans is more than enough justification to have you thrown into a prison cell or executed. Your status as Golden Warriors may have allowed you to act arrogantly among the peasantry, but, here, in Shuto, you are scum. If you refuse to lower your heads to the ground, don't expect to keep them for long."Finished with his speech, the blond-haired man shifted his gaze to Yui before adopting an even more sadistic smile as he asked, "You said this woman was your fiancee...?"......(A/N: And so it begins...)

Chapter 111: Collision