Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

Though he wouldn't have considered it a benefit in his previous world, one of the things Nobu had learned about his cultivation method, the Breath Progression Technique, was that it helped keep his mind clear while drastically reducing the time it took foreign substances to filter out of his system.Simply put, the higher his cultivation became, the greater resistance Nobu had against things like poisons, toxins, and foreign aura. It was what had allowed him to resist Suzune's initial seduction attempt, and, months prior, the reason he had awoken during Inami's assault.Nobu's base had increased exponentially these past few months, so, the moment he heard his grandfather's question, a cheeky grin developed across his face as he replied, "Better than most."Returning a rather fierce-looking smile of his own, Senichi waved his hand to produce a massive crimson and black gourd with the emblem of the Oda Clan embossed on the side. Before he could explain what it was, Senken beat him to the punch, shouting, "You hollow-hearted old fart! You lied to me...!"With a fierce look that didn't lose out to his father's, Senken's golden eyes blazed like flames as he glared at the middle-aged man sitting in the middle of the room.Snorting through his nose, Senichi flatly replied, "I hid it away to keep it safe. We both know what kind of man you used to be, Senken. You would have stumbled across it while drunk and consumed the entire bottle without a second thought. Don't blame me for performing a duty you would have neglected."Though he looked like he wanted to punch Senichi in the face, Senken ultimately unclenched his fists after glaring at the man for the better part of a minute. Senken didn't want to admit it but his father was right. Back then, he had been an irredeemable drunk. The stress of seeing his eldest son in a catatonic state hadn't made things any easier, so, for a time, he sought comfort in a functionally endless supply of cheap liquor.Clicking his tongue, Senken's expression gradually relaxed as he plopped onto his seat with a thud. Then, after shaking his head, he gestured towards Nobu, saying, "Come and take a seat with your grandfather and me. This sake is something special. I'll pour the first round.""As you should..."Handing over the massive gourd to his son, Senichi waited until Nobu had taken a seat before explaining, "The Oda Clan has a number of traditions. This is one of our oldest, a ritual that starts at birth and ends when one becomes an adult. Since the original name has been lost to time, we have taken to referring to it as Men's Sake..."Resisting the urge to call the name retarded, Nobu just nodded his head as he accepted the saucer poured by his father. He noticed the contents were, somehow, even clearer than water. If not for the pungent aroma unique to sake, he would have thought it was a high-quality, highly distilled vodka."Hmmm...you don't seem particularly interested in our traditions..."Noticing the disinterested look in Nobu's eyes, Senichi squinted his own while holding out his hand to have his cup filled. His gaze caused Nobu's mask of calm to waver, but, rather than pussyfooting around the issue, he answered, "It isn't the traditions of the Oda Clan I have no interest in. I find the traditions of Nian, in general, to be back-asswards. I have recently come to understand how things developed to this point, but, at the same time, I can't help feeling that the entire world is stagnating because of the decisions made by a few asshats with unreasonable power..."Though he was well on his way to becoming one of those asshats, Nobu didn't care about ruling over the country, much less the world. He simply wanted the power to protect the things he wanted to protect. He was even thinking about supporting his brother or venturing to the capital to lend his support to the Imperial Family. The original Oda Nobunaga had marched his army upon the capital, but, instead of conquering it, he had gone to pay his respects to the declining Imperial Family.While it was heavily debated by historians, most people believed that Oda Nobunaga never had the intention of ruling over Japan. His goal was to unify the nation's people and usher them into an era of progress rather than stagnation. Thus, even though he could have easily established himself as a dictator, he helped to centralize power for the Imperial Family while pressing them to enact policies that rewarded merit and competency rather than bloodline.Similar to his historical predecessor, Nobu was of the mentality that a person's race and lineage were inconsequential. He had nothing against families stockpiling funds and resources for their successors, but, no matter how he looked at it, inheriting political power was complete and utter nonsense. Being born a Noble didn't automatically make you a great ruler...Seeing Nobu's brows furrow into a pensive look, a slight grin developed across Senichi's face as he held up his cup and stated, "If you don't like it, become strong enough to bring about the changes you wish to see in the world. Others might call you selfish, but, in the end, who isn't? The only thing people truly care about in this world is their personal happiness. Those that argue that they wish to protect the happiness of others are simply lying to themselves. The only reason they act that way is because seeing others happy makes them happy. If it didn't, they wouldn't even bother..."Throwing back his saucer, Senichi managed to down the contents of his cup in three inordinately large gulps. When he was finished, an even larger smile had appeared on his face as he exhaled a literal plume of steam before remarking, "I can't say much for its flavor but it has one hell of a kick to it."Though Nobu had no idea what to make of Senichi's assessment, Senken's eyes began to glisten as he emptied the contents of his own saucer. As his father had pointed out, there was no discernible flavor to the crystal-clear liquid, but, the moment it flowed past his lips, it was like a fire had spread through his mouth before invading his throat and burning his insides. It was inarguably one of the strongest sakes he had ever tasted, and, even after exhaling a plume of steam, he could feel the fire lingering in his body like the feelings of anxiety that preceded a climactic battle."Not bad at all..."Staring at the two gruff-looking individuals as if they had lost his mind, Nobu was tempted to set his saucer down when both men looked towards him with slight ridicule in their eyes. Senichi had even adopted a mocking sneer, so, after grinding his teeth for several seconds, Nobu followed their example by downing his saucer in a few large gulps.With the liquid sliding smoothly down his throat, a feeling of incongruency washed over Nobu's body and mind as he lowered his empty saucer and incredulously remarked, "It tastes mellow..."Bursting out laughing, Senichi and Senken smacked their knees and thighs while Nobu watched on with an increasingly cold expression on his face. If he hadn't seen Senken fill his cup from the same gourd, he would have thought they had pulled a prank on him.Fortunately, just as Nobu was considering throwing his saucer at them, Senichi wiped away a tear from his eye before explaining, "This is no ordinary sake, brat. In fact, when it first starts out, it is basically just water. You see, whenever an heir to the Oda Clan is born, we fill a special gourd with water from a spring nourished by spiritual energy. The only additional ingredient is a single drop of blood from the newborn infant..."Furrowing his brows, Nobu began to feel a little nauseous. Fortunately, Senichi wasn't done with his explanation, adding, "A formation inscribed on the interior of the gourd converts any liquid placed within into a very special kind of sake. What makes it special, you might ask? Well, you see, its flavor varies depending on the person who consumes it..."Adopting a missive grin, Senichi waited for Senken to fill his saucer a second time before taking a much smaller sip and stating, "To those who support you wholeheartedly, the sake tastes like the flames of passion. To those who conspire against you, it's like drinking sake refined from dog shit. As for you...well, unless you are an extreme narcissist, it would taste like water. Since you described it as a mellow taste, I'm guessing you have a few self-esteem issues. We'll need to work on that..."Though he was a little annoyed by Senichi's final remark, it didn't prevent Nobu from recognizing how valuable the sake was. If he periodically served it to his future retainers and servants, he could find out which of them harbored ill will towards him. It was basically a cheat item that allowed him to determine whether or not a person was loyal, so, seeing Senken and Senichi fill their saucers a third time, he couldn't prevent his brow from twitching.Understanding his son's thoughts, a teasing smile developed across Senken's face as he gulped down a large mouthful of the fiery liquid before exhaling a sigh and stating, "Calm down, kid. I can tell what you're thinking just by looking into your eyes. Unfortunately for you, this sake will lose its effects a few hours after its first uncorking. Under normal circumstances, we would have cracked it open during your coming of age ceremony. You see, the convenient thing about this alcohol is that it is basically poison to anyone who wants to kill you. Anyone who gets ill or drops dead during the ceremony would have been expelled from the family or cremated without honors."Resisting the urge to ask why they didn't prepare numerous batches of the cheat-like liquor, Nobu's tensions gradually relaxed as he asked, "I guess this means I'm not going to have a coming of age ceremony...?Raising their brows, both Senken and Senichi stared at Nobu as if he was an idiot. This caused the latter's brow to twitch, but, instead of lashing out, he just closed his eyes and took an inhumanly long and deep breath. He had become somewhat addicted to the pleasant tingle that washed over his mind like icy water whenever he inhaled large quantities of oxygen. It made him feel relaxed, and, more importantly, helped him to calm down whenever he was feeling frustrated or annoyed.Observing Nobu in silence, Senken, and Senichi waited until he had opened his eyes before the former explained, "Coming of age ceremonies take place at fourteen or immediately following a person's first battle. You're coming up on twenty in the next three months, and, if Hitomi's reports are accurate, you've already knocked up two different women. We could announce your return, but, unless we wanted to start a civil war, no one in their right mind would drink your Men's Sake..."Nodding his head in affirmation, Senichi piggybacked Senken's words, adding, "The Oda Clan is more divided now than it has been in the past six hundred years. Since we never gave up on the notion that you would one day return, your father and I have been forced to take a stance on a number of contentious issues. Depending on the choices you make moving forward, the first and most important matter we'll need to resolve is unifying the family. A divided Oda Clan is a prime target for our enemies to exploit..."Though he had absolutely no intention of becoming the Daimyo and governing the province on his own, Nobu had already made the decision to help unify Nian. It bothered him that he was walking a similar path to his predecessor, but, with a family on the way and countless dangers lurking in the shadows, he couldn't afford to abandon his status as a member of the Oda Clan. Thus, rather than immediately shoot down Senichi's proposal, his expression became uncharacteristically serious as he said, "I already have a plan..."......(A/N: That sake really is a cheat item if used properly...)

"How much do you know about my Heavenly Treasure...?"While he was fully aware of the communication between Hitomi and his father, Nobu had no idea how detailed her reports were. He knew they had discussed it during the previous reunion but a lot had changed since then. Thus, before he could lay out his plan, he needed the two warlords on the same page."According to the information provided by Hitomi, it leaves you unable to cultivate using traditional methods. Instead, you have to stockpile Aura over time and unlock it by tapping into your Heavenly Treasure. Other than that, your Heavenly Treasure possesses the ability to analyze anything, access information related to cultivation methods, communicate over vast distances, and empower others. I believe that's everything...?"Though Senken had never been known for his intelligence, all experienced Cultivators had excellent memories. Cultivation, first and foremost, revolved around developing a person's mental state and spirituality. Senken was currently at the midway point between Mithril 7 and 8, so, while he was far from the most learned individual in Nian, he possessed a mental acuity that matched his standing."Uh...yeah? I mean, you kind of glossed over the finer details but that's pretty on point."After downing another half-saucer of Men's Sake, Senichi was the one to ask, "What do you mean? Since we're finally together like this, you might as well explain things at length. I'm not saying you need to reveal all of your secrets, but, the more we know, the better we can help you."Raising a brow at the middle-aged man's serious remark, Nobu replied, "Relax. I might slip up here and there but I know better than to reveal all my cards..."Willfully ignoring the fact he had recently received a chastising from the Goddess of the Six Paths, Nobu revealed the existence of his Friends List and how he could use it to empower both himself and others.Prior to Nobu's explanation, Senken thought that Nobu's ability worked by boosting the existing strength of others. After all, it was hard for most cultivators to wrap their heads around a treasure that could, quite literally, turn a normal person into a powerhouse in just a few short months."My plan, at least for the time being, is to continue consolidating my strength within the Yoshitsune Clan. Once this year has come to an end, everyone in my entourage should be around the pinnacle of the Sixth Realm. They will act as my elite forces while I begin scouting talent from the masses. I'm against the notion that being born a Noble somehow makes you inherently better than others. Just look at that piece of shit, Peng. Without the resources of the Oda Clan, how far would he be able to get in life? He's a fucking bandit decked out in fancy clothing."Though he would also be screwed with adequate resources and the backing of the Oda Clan, Nobu didn't think he was being a hypocrite. He would never swagger around like a fucking cuck with such shitty game that he needed to use the threat of death just to get his dick wet. There was seriously something wrong with people like that, and, now that he knew there were multiple reincarnators in this world, Nobu couldn't help thinking Peng was being piloted by some forty-year-old virgin Otaku who didn't even have the balls to hire a fucking prostitute.Seeing the hatred and disgust in Nobu's eyes, Senken and Senichi briefly exchanged glances before nodding their heads in concert. Then, catching Nobu by surprise, the former stated, "You don't have to worry about that Peng brat. I'm not really fond of how things turned out, but I received a parcel containing seven of his severed fingertips. I won't stop you from pursuing the matter if you choose to become Daimyo, but, for the time being, you should focus on more important matters."Staring wide-eyed at his father, Nobu's expression became slightly incredulous as he asked, "What the fuck? Someone cut the tips of his fingers off?"Nodding his head, Senken adopted a grim expression as he explained, "Peng is the second son of my younger brother, Senzo. While Senzo and I rarely see eye to eye, his intelligence and political mindedness far exceed mine. In the past, he even severed the hand of his fourth daughter after she forced one of her servants to hand over a family heirloom..."While many commended Senzo for holding his children accountable, Senken saw the matter in a different light. Sure, some people might call him soft, but he refused to rationalize cutting off the hand of an eight-year-old child just to set an example. It was beyond extreme...Unable to mentally reconcile everything his father had just revealed, Nobu fell into a contemplative silence. He had no idea what to make of this situation. A part of him wanted to pump his fist and say that Peng got what he deserved. The only problem with this sentiment was that, unless he had been reincarnated, Peng wasn't born the person he is today. He became this way as a result of the environment he had grown up in. You didn't throw your weight around like that unless you had a good reason to believe you could get away with it. In other words, the only reason Peng received a punishment was to deny them an excuse to seek recompense..."Fucking politicians..."Though Senken had never heard the term before, it wasn't difficult to understand what Nobu was trying to convey. Thus, in response to his son's remark, he nodded his head in agreement before downing an entire saucer of sake.Seeing the similarities in the father-son duo, a grin spread across Senichi's face as various thoughts crossed his mind. The information Nobu had revealed was, simply put, earth-shattering. Thus, while the two younglings were fretting over internal affairs, he was already thinking about how they could use Nobu's power to strengthen existing alliances.While Nobu's Heavenly Treasure made others resemble simple trinkets, it didn't provide them the means to conquer the surrounding provinces. Individual power was useful if you wanted to defeat your enemies but that had never been the purpose of war. Wars were fought to obtain resources, centralize power, and expand your territory. Any ideological excuses were a simple pretext used to justify the acquisition of these three things, so, while Nobu's Heavenly Treasure was remarkable, it wouldn't win them the war.Fortunately, while Nobu's intentions were a bit off the mark, Senichi had to commend the young man for prioritizing the acquisition of capable and loyal retainers. The people on his Friends List would be instrumental in their goal of unifying the archipelago. The only problem was that Nobu wanted to recruit peasants.If he were being completely honest, Senichi agreed with his son's and grandson's assessments of the Nobility. The waning power of the Imperial Family had allowed the Noble Clans to run rampant, and, as a result, they had become cancerous to the society they were sworn to protect.The problem was, despite all their flaws, the Noble Clans had centralized power in their individual Provinces thousands of years ago. Removing the people in power would cause more problems than it solved, so, more often than not, defeated Clans would simply become the vassals and retainers of the Clan that conquered them. It was only when a full audit of the territory and its assets had been conducted that a transition could occur.This was where Nobu's sentiments were bound to hit a wall. His people might be loyal to him but history had proven, time and again, that familial ties were necessary to centralize and secure power across multiple generations.The most common method to ensure a smooth transition of power was for the conquering party to absorb the defeated Clan into their own through marriage. In other words, Nobu would either need to accept the daughters of the defeated Clans as his wives or pair them with his descendants.While it was possible for a peasant to be elevated to the status of Lesser Nobles via increasing their cultivation base and accruing merits, they still needed the recognition of the Imperial Family to own land and govern territory. If Nobu tried to place peasant-born retainers in charge of his conquered territories, every clan across Nian would protest. In the worst-case scenario, the legitimacy of their unification plan would be called into question. After that, their only options would be to cede the territories they had conquered or risk war against the entire nation.Senichi knew that if Nobu was to have any chance of success, he would need to curry favor with the Imperial Family. Without their support, expanding beyond their borders was virtually impossible, as, despite their waning power, the Imperial Family still had absolute authority. They possessed a bevy of Heavenly Treasures and were backed by four remarkably powerful Aura Beasts known as the Four Heavenly Guardians. This, combined with the fact they were protected by the Ancestral God of the Nianese people, ensured that the Imperial Family would never lose relevance.The current issues plaguing Nian were primarily the result of the Noble Clans' corruption and the Ashigake Shogunate's gross incompetence. This had led to a drastic decline in the capabilities of individuals recognized by the Imperial Court as most of the people presently in power had simply purchased their position.If Nobu wanted to actualize his dream, he would need to consolidate power within the Oda Clan before currying favor with the Imperial Family. Fortunately, despite being more than three hundred years old, the current Emperor had failed to produce a male heir. This was the main reason so many people had lost faith in him, as, after the birth of the Fourth Princess, the Emperor had managed to effectively cripple his reproductive capabilities.Simply put, each of the Noble Clans was essentially biding their time until the Emperor died so they could try to seize power for themselves. Modern Nianese society was strictly patriarchal, so, despite the founder of Nian being an Empress and their Ancestral God being female, a woman would never be allowed to reign...As that thought crossed his mind, a calculating smile appeared across Senichi's face as he observed his grandson. Nobu wasn't the most handsome man, but, if he could help consolidate power for the Imperial Family, there was a chance that he could be promoted to the position of Regent, or, at the very least, Senior First Rank of the Imperial Court.Fortunately, though Senichi didn't agree with the sentiment, Nobu didn't seem to care about ruling directly. This gave the youth a surprising amount of leverage, as, so long as he was willing to make an oath to the Imperial Family, he could effectively become Emperor in everything but name.Noticing the almost perverted look his grandfather was giving him, Nobu's brows furrowed as he asked, "What are you looking at?"Adopting an even fiercer grin, Senichi replied, "You've quite the mouth on you, brat. Anyone ever tell you that you're going to get yourself into trouble talking like that? I, personally, couldn't give a damn. Just know that you're bound to make a lot of enemies with such a crass way of speaking."Having already decided to try and pair Nobu with the future Empress, Senichi's first priority was fixing the brat's speech and mannerisms. Their cause was dead in the water without the support of the Imperial Family, so, even if Nobu ultimately refused the arrangement, he still needed to learn how to carry himself in the Imperial Court. The capital was filled to the brim with opportunists and corrupt fools who would spare no effort to drag the reputation of the entire Oda Clan through the mud. Thus, even if he didn't like it, Nobu would need to learn how to behave like a proper Noble...Feeling a chill spread through his body, Nobu resisted the urge to snort through his nose as he averted his eyes from Senichi, grumbling, "Whatever..." before taking a swig of his tasteless sake.........(A/N: Senichi the schemer o_o...)

With the words of Senichi and the reaction of Nana, even Nobu could understand that they must have been made aware of his reincarnation. He already suspected this to be the case, but, now that he had all but confirmed it, a wave of fatigue and helplessness washed over his body, sapping it of strength.Noticing the tensions leaving Nobu's body, Yui, once again, moved to support him. This earned her an approving look from Nana, who, for Nobuhime's sake, explained, "Look, look, Hime-chan. This is the girl I was telling you about before. She is one of Nobu-chan's future wives. More importantly, she is already with child~."With Nana providing a vantage for her, Nobuhime was able to see the tiny frame of Yui supporting Nobu's body. If she were capable of speech, she probably would have complained about how close they were. Instead, she just stared at Yui with an appraising look that didn't suit most adults, much less a child of three months.Feeling a shiver pass through her body, Yui looked towards Nobuhime with a stunned expression on her face. She didn't exactly what had happened but it felt like an invisible, slightly hostile force had penetrated her body. It was frighteningly similar to bloodlust, but, instead of causing her to feel pressured, it was like all her secrets had been exposed...As this and many other thoughts were crossing Yui's mind, Nobuhime left her feeling at an even greater loss as the latter suddenly nodded her head before giving a thumbs-up gesture. She even went as far as to intone an adorable, "Ba-bun...!" as if to say, 'Not bad...!' in baby speech..."Isn't this just wonderful, Yui-chan? You've now received both of our blessings. Make sure you take proper care of Nobu-chan in the future, okay~?"Before Yui could even think to respond, Nobu, having recovered his sensibilities, held up his hand to interject, stating, "Okay...hold up...mind explaining what the hell is going on here? I kind of have an idea but I just want to make sure..."Adopting a slight pout, Nana adopted a chiding tone as she said, "Nobu-chan...language..."With a somewhat incredulous look on his face, Nobu resisted the urge to ask what he had said. He was pretty sure he hadn't said any curse words, but, with far more important matters at hand, he offered a curt, "Sorry..." before following it up with, "Can you please explain this situation? As far as I can tell, the three of you already know the truth about me. What, exactly, is going on...?"Returning a smile, Nana looked like she was about to respond to Nobu's question when the world around him suddenly turned a peculiar shade of grey. It was almost like a thin layer of grey ash had covered the entire world, petrifying it in place."What the actual fuck...?"Looking around him, Nobu confirmed that everyone and everything in his surroundings had frozen in place. At least, this was what he had thought until he noticed the bundle moving in Nana's arms. Nobuhime was apparently unaffected by the strange phenomenon.Staring at the raven-haired infant with an accusatory glimmer in his eyes, Nobu asked, "Did you do this...?" with a conflicted look on his face. In response, Nobuhime just waved her inordinately small hand in a dismissive, babbling, "Na~" in baby speech.Just as he was about to ask if she knew who did, a loud buzzing sound caught Nobu's attention as the stone tablet on the ground vibrated with such intensity that it could not be ignored. This gave him a pretty good idea who had interfered, his expression darkening as he picked up the tablet to confirm what he already knew to be true.*You have 2 New Messages!*"Haaaaa...."------------------------------------Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Hey, kid, pick up the phone! (Sent: 9s ago.)Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Maintaining a stop like this isn't easy. (Sent: 7s ago.)Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Did you just sigh...? (Sent: 3s ago.)------------------------------------Feeling a cold sweat break out across his body, Nobu quickly tapped away a response before the unreasonable Goddess could lose her temper.------------------------------------Demon King of the Sixth Heaven: Sorry. This is just a lot to take in...Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Hmmm...we can understand that. Very well, then. We shall, once again, forgive you. Be grateful.------------------------------------Though a part of him wanted to tell her to take his gratitude and shove it up her ass, Nobu calmed himself by taking a deep and typing...------------------------------------Demon King of the Sixth Heaven: Thank you for your clemency...Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: No problem~!Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Now, before you end up making a mess of things, let us give you a bit of advice...Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: DON'T GO AROUND TELLING PEOPLE YOU'RE REINCARNATED!Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: I mean, seriously, have you lost your mind? We get that you want to trust your family but there are limits to what you should and shouldn't say...!------------------------------------Furrowing his brows, Nobu wanted to defend his actions by pointing out that the trio, very clearly, had some kind of foreknowledge regarding the situation. If it was just Nana, he might have ignored it. She was, after all, a little odd in the head. That didn't explain why Senken and Senichi had similar reactions.------------------------------------Demon King of the Sixth Heaven: What was I supposed to do? It's pretty fucking obvious they knew something was up. If I lied to them, it would have only made things worse.Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Hmmm...you do have a point. Still, you shouldn't go around advertising your reincarnation. As you have no doubt realized, you are not the only person to have been reborn in that world. Rather, to reduce the number of worlds destroyed as a result of a single person's selfishness, it has become common to pit multiple reincarnators against each other...------------------------------------"You've got to be shitting me..."------------------------------------Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Hmph! What an uncouth turn of phrase...Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Unfortunately for you, Gods such as myself are incapable of speaking falsehoods.Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: You really should be grateful. Under normal circumstances, you would have needed to discover this on your own. Now, thanks to my warning, you have a slight edge over the competition.Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: You're welcome.------------------------------------"..."Resisting the urge to smash the stone tablet into the ground, Nobu took a very deep breath as he processed everything he had just read...Though he had never been known for his intelligence, Nobu wasn't an idiot. Based on her words, he was pretty sure the Goddess had made some kind of mistake when he was being reincarnated. Why else would she go through all this trouble to contact him?While he was pretty proud of his figure, Nobu understood he wasn't the most attractive person to ever walk the Earth. His dick was also pretty average compared to the more infamous porn stars, so, unless she had made a mistake, he couldn't fathom why the Goddess would do him any favors after basically telling him to fuck off during his reincarnation...Understanding it was best to leave such matters lying, Nobu steeled his heart and mind before opening his eyes and typing away on the stone tablet...------------------------------------Demon King of the Sixth Heaven: Thanks. I appreciate the heads up.Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: ...Transcendent Goddess of the Six Paths: Good. You should. After all, it's not every day a Goddess such as ourselves goes out of their way to help a mortal. If you didn't show proper gratitude, we would have cursed you with Divine Punishment...!------------------------------------Though he was beginning to doubt she possessed such power, Nobu expressed his gratitude a third time before asking the all-important question of why his mother had been reincarnated as his sister. In response, the Goddess informed him that she had died in a plane crash a couple of years after his death. When she died, her only wish was to be able to see him again, so, after confirming she didn't want anything else, Elizabeth, now Nobuhime, was reborn into the world of Terra on the same day that his soul crossed over.Simply put, Nobu's mother had given up the opportunity to obtain a cheat just so she could see him again. This caused a sour feeling to spread through Nobu's nose, but, the moment he looked towards the blue-eyed infant to express his gratitude, his mind blanked as he saw her averting her eyes with a blush.("The fuck...?")For a brief moment, Nobu mistakenly believed that Nobuhime had, somehow, been following his conversation with the Goddess. Fortunately, this was not the case. Rather, despite her best efforts, Nobuhime could not prevent her body from performing one of the most notorious actions most infants were known for.She pooped.Smelling the foul odor just as he was about to voice his concerns, Nobu's face scrunched up as he habitually replied, "Holy fucking shit! What the fuck have you been eating...!?"With an aggrieved look on her face, Nobuhime waved her tiny fist towards Nobu as if she wanted to smack him on the head. Unfortunately, she was far too young for this, so, for the first time in her life, she began to cry out of spite.........After promising the Goddess he wouldn't arbitrarily reveal their identities in the future, Nobu's eyes glazed over as he watched the world around him slowly rewind to the point just before Senichi had asked him to reveal the truth. This time, he explained away his surprise by revealing that Nobuhime had been blessed by the Gods with tremendous intelligence and luck.Hearing about how special her daughter was, the only thing preventing Nana from spinning around and dancing was the fact she was seated. The resplendent smile she presented gave the impression it would never wane, but, the moment she moved closer to nuzzle Nobuhime's cheek with her own, it promptly melted into a mask of stoicism as she remarked, "Ah...she pooped..."On that note, Nana promptly rose to her feet before offering a courteous nod towards Senken and Senichi before shifting her gaze to Yui and asking, "Yui-chan...have you ever changed a diaper...?"Surprised by the sudden address, Yui's back straightened as she politely replied, "No, Lady Suzuki, I have not..."Nodding her head in understanding, Nana's expression became somewhat mischievous as she said, "This is a good opportunity for us to get to know one another. Come, I will teach you."Shifting her gaze to Nobu, a wave of exasperation washed over Yui's body as he promptly nodded his head in approval. This left her with no choice, so, after helping him sit straight, she rose to her feet and answered, "It would be a privilege to learn from Lady Suzuki..."Turning her eyes up at the young girl, Nana's expression became playfully reproachful as she said, "Come now, Yui-chan. There is no need for such politeness when speaking with family. Now that you are Nobu's intended, feel free to address me as Nana or Okaa-chan."Though she felt a cold sweat break out across her body, Yui managed to appear unflustered as she forced a smile and replied, "Very well, Nana...sama..."Pursing her lips at the unnecessary honorific, Nana was about to protest when Senken spoke out, asking, "Aren't you going to change Hime-chan's diaper? I'm starting to feel sorry for her..."Shifting her gaze to Senken, Nana's eyes squinted into a slight glare. Instead of lashing out at him or making a scene, however, she just nodded her head, answering, "Indeed...come along, Yui-chan." before spinning gracefully on her heels and departing the room.Unable to refuse, Yui offered a courteous bow towards the three men before quickly following after Nana's retreating figure. This left Nobu alone with his father and grandfather, but, before he could even begin to feel nervous, the latter asked, "How's yer alcohol tolerance, brat...?"......(A/N: Imina over here casually revealing world-shattering information...)

Chapter 116: Men's Sake