Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

After gradually coming to terms with the fact that he was going to be a father, Nobu, still cradling the uncharacteristically obedient Inami, asked, "So? What now? I don't really care about culture and traditions but I can't imagine this being okay with either of ours clans..."Curling up into an even smaller ball than the one she was already in, Inami tucked her head closer to Nobu as she answered, "You're right...if it becomes known I'm pregnant with your children, there is a chance I will be forced to abort it. Depending on the circumstances, I may even be put to death. It is heavily frowned upon for-""Wait a minute. Did you just say children? As in more than one...?"Nodding her head, Inami slowly and deliberately moved her hand to her exposed abdomen as she explained, "There are currently two lives growing inside of me...""Of course there are..."Punctuating his words with an incredulous chuckle, Nobu returned his gaze to the ceiling above. He hadn't even considered the possibility of twins. According to what he had learned from Kumiko and Yui, it was supposed to be impossible due to some convoluted bullshit related to the balance of Yin and Yang Elemental energy within the mother's body."Fate really is pulling all the stops to fuck with me..."Perking her ears, Inami was tempted to ask what Nobu meant, but, immediately after the utterance, Nobu pulled her closer, adding, "Well, it's whatever. Like I said before, I don't really care about shit like that. From now on, you're my woman. Understood...?"Furrowing her brows, Inami briefly considered protesting. Sure, she might need Nobu's support to carry her children to term but she was still the Guardian of the Yoshitsune Clan. She wasn't going to just-Interrupting Inami's train of thought, Nobu planted a kiss atop her head before pulling her deeper into his embrace, practically cuddling her as he absentmindedly mused, "Guess I'll need to work a little harder to make this world a better place for our children..."With Nobu's words serving as a very prominent reminder of his destiny, Inami promptly suppressed her pride as she nestled against his chest. She had almost forgotten how truly special Nobu was. He was the man prophesied to, quite literally, unify all of Nian. Compared to that, what value was there in a title that designated her the Guardian of a single clan...?"Waka-danna is already a great man...were to genuinely exert yourself, there would be nothing in this world that could stop you..."Though he got the distinct impression Inami was brownnosing him, a light chuckle still emanated from Nobu's throat. It could be pretty awkward at times but it never felt bad to receive someone's praise. Inami was also, at least for the time being, far beyond him in terms of skill, experience, and just about everything else that mattered in this world. Despite this, she still cuddled up next to him as if he were the one supporting her..."You're pretty cute. Did I ever tell you that...?"Furrowing her brows ever so slightly, Inami allowed her inordinately large and fluffy ears to gently bat Nobu's chin as he went on to add, "Also, stop calling me Waka-danna. My name is Nobunaga, not Young Master. If you're going to be my woman, you need to get in the habit of calling me by name. If our kids start throwing around honorifics, you're the one who'll be receiving a spanking..."With her butt twitching involuntarily in response to Nobu's words, a rather potent flame began to spread through Inami's body. She had already realized it, but, whenever Nobu behaved in a brutish or tyrannical manner, her instincts would go haywire. Her heat had actually subsided several weeks prior, yet, every time she was around him, her body would go crazy with the desire to breed.("This must be how other kunoichi feel when they imprint on someone...how utterly ridiculous...")A stark contrast to her thoughts, Inami pulled herself up to plant a kiss on Nobu's lips. Then, with a fiery glow in her eyes, a lascivious smile spread across her face as she stated, "I've never been called cute before...I'm not sure whether I should punish or reward you..."Feeling Inami's body temperature rapidly increasing, a crooked smile developed across Nobu's face as he asked, "Are you okay to keep fucking...?"Borrowing a bit of Nobu's vernacular, an amused chuckle emanated from Inami's throat as she said, "How arrogant...your cock, while impressive, isn't 'that' big. If you'll recall, I still have to let you lead just to avoid accidentally injuring you. Even if you were ten times rougher with me, it would feel no different than a child pestering me for attention...""..."Though he got the impression that Inami was trying to talk dirty with him, Nobu wasn't particularly fond of her choice of words. He understood this was basically her way of asking him to be rougher with her, but, at the same time, she had insulted his pride. He didn't consider himself a vain person but he had asked the Goddess of the Six Paths to let him keep his body prior to reincarnating. This ended up being the biggest mistake he ever made so it actually hurt quite a bit to hear someone, even inadvertently, rub it in...Fortunately, Nobu was nothing if not shameless, so, just as Inami was beginning to feel as though she had erred, a smile developed across his face as she said, "Now I kind of want to push my luck. Lay down. It might seem a little redundant at this point but I'm going to put you in a mating press. Let's see how you talk when you're stomach is inflated and your eyes are rolling into the back of your head..."Without waiting for Inami's response, Nobu rolled over so that he was leaning over her ostensibly frail and petite body. He was intending to pin her tails beneath her, but, as if nothing in the world could stop them, they ended up sliding free as she linked her arms around his neck and playfully mused, "Show me what you've got, Wa-ka-cha-ma~."And so he did.......Though he was originally planning to stay in the estate while Kaia was being transferred over, Nobu ultimately elected to go with them. Instead of traveling the entire way, however, he stopped over at the main house located atop the mountain with Yui, Onihime, and Inami in tow. He couldn't exactly keep Inami's pregnancy a secret, so, before things got even further out of hand, he was planning to make his stance known to Hitomi, and, if necessary, the rest of the Elders.Fortunately, or perhaps not, each of the aforementioned individuals had already gathered together. They were clearly awaiting the group's arrival, and, considering there wasn't even a trace of Hitomi's usual smile, it was pretty obvious she knew exactly why they were visiting. When Inami took it upon herself to sit on Nobu's opposite side, effectively flanking him with Yui, her reddish-pink eye literally glowed with a malicious red light.Surprising everyone present, even the inexpressibly befuddled Yui, Nobu was actually the first to speak, declaring, "Stop glaring. I've already made up my mind. Even if there was some shady shit going on behind the scenes, it was my decision to fuck Inami every day for the past five weeks. If you want to blame someone, blame me. Leave Inami out of this."Though Hitomi didn't stop glaring, Inami found it hard to suppress a smile as her ears and tails twitched happily in response to Nobu's words. It was at times like this that his brash nature seemed like a blessing rather than a curse. Most people, even Nobles, would cower if they found themselves in a similar position. Nobu was the exact opposite in this regard as he actually became increasingly more obstinate as the odds were stacked against him."Waka-chan...I don't think you understand the gravity of the current situation..."Instead of refuting Hitomi's words, Nobu responded with a curt, "You're right." before following it with a defiant, "I also don't give a damn.""...""...""...""...""...""..."Realizing that Nobu wasn't going to give ground on this issue, a tired sigh escaped Hitomi's lips as she massaged her temples and said, "I'll need to report this to your father, Lord Senken. Knowing him, he probably won't mind all that much. However, you'll need to be prepared. If either of Inami-sama's children are born male-"Interrupting before Hitomi could finish planting her massive fucking red flag, Nobu's expression darkened as he said, "Don't say shit like that. I've already discussed this with Yui but I can basically tell when shit's about to hit the fan based on people's words and actions. If you go around saying things like that, you're basically tempting fate to fuck with you. Just drop it."Recalling quite a number of conversations related to Nobu's apparent precognitive ability, Hitomi just nodded her head, stating, "Very well. I will defer to your judgment on this matter. So long as your decisions do not jeopardize the survival of our clan, you will continue to have our support..."Though he was tempted to point out that was also a flag, Nobu knew he wouldn't be able to avoid trouble once his cultivation base exceeded a certain threshold. His decision to save the Yoshitsune Clan would also place him at odds with one of the Matron Goddesses of Nian, so, even if he would rather lay low and avoid trouble, Nobu knew it would invariably find him. Running away was always an option, but, in a world filled with magic, monsters, and cultivation, his only real options were to give up, kill himself, or become strong enough to beat the ever-living shit out of anyone who stood in his way...Since his life and death were becoming increasingly interconnected with the lives and deaths of others, Nobu had already chosen to pursue the path of power. There were things in this world he wanted to protect, and, based on this most recent development with Inami, it was pretty obvious that fate wanted to give him even more reasons to pursue the path of his predecessor. He didn't care if other people viewed him as a fool. When everything was said and done, the world would both celebrate and fear the name Oda Nobunaga..."Don't worry. With my support, the Yoshitsune Clan will be second only to the Oda in status and authority. By the time I make my debut a year from now, your clan will have dozens of additional cultivators in the Fifth Realm, if not higher. I guaran-fucking-tee it."Understanding that Nobu was talking about the children who would be entrusted to him, Hitomi's smile promptly returned to her face. She was well aware of the mutualistic exchange that had led to an exponential increase in his power while simultaneously empowering three trainee-level kunoichi to the pinnacle of the First Realm. If he could do the same with the others, it wasn't an exaggeration to say that the Yoshitsune Clan was about to experience a golden age. After all, the Fifth Realm was something that required decades of effort for even the most talented cultivators to achieve. If Nobu could help literal children achieve it in months, he wouldn't just have the power to unify Nian. If his ambition spread beyond their borders, he might even be able to conquer the world..."How reliable..."......(A/N: For those who are unaware, this novel is structured in such a way that it could be converted into an eroge. In other words, a lot of the heroic and legendary figures that will appear in the future will be female. Nobu will have male friends, but, as he expands his influence beyond Owari, many of his most powerful allies will be women. As for his actual harem, there are only going to be around 3-5 love interests. Will he fuck other women? Of course. Will they become his wives or give birth to his children? Very, very unlikely.)

After a conversation that ended with Inami being assigned as Nobu's personal Guardian, the latter asked for a moment alone with Yui as they waited for the arrival of Kaia and her escort."Listen...I'm just gonna come out and say this..."Tearing her eyes away from where her hand was interlinked with Nobu's, Yui's expression revealed a substantial amount of confusion as he lowered his head and stated, "I'm sorry. It never even crossed my mind that something like this might happen...""Eh...?"Not understanding why Nobu was apologizing to her, Yui began to feel a little fretful as she went on to assert, "You haven't done anything meriting an apology. Please don't lower your head over something like this..."Raising his head, Nobu's expression revealed even more confusion than Yui as he asked, "You're not mad...?"Blinking in confusion, Yui tilted her head ever so slightly to the side as she asked, "Why would I be mad?"..."Noticing the genuine confusion in Yui's expression, Nobu was once again reminded that this wasn't his original world. He expected her to be at least a little upset that he had knocked up another woman, but, as if it was perfectly natural, she seemed more troubled by his apology than anything else...Instead of focusing on why she should be upset, a wry smile developed across Nobu's face as he gently massaged Yui's hand with his thumb. This caused a subtle blush to develop across her face. This was pretty cute, but, compared to her expression when he said, "I wanted you to be the first to bear my child..." it was relatively tame.If this were an anime world, Nobu imagined he would be able to see steam rising from Yui's head as her reddening expression spontaneously froze over. It was like she had blue-screened, her brain shutting down for several seconds before rebooting and allowing her to exclaim, "M-My Lord...!" in a befuddled tone of voice. She even snatched her hand away from him, a paradoxically flustered yet happy expression on her face as she cupped her cheeks with both hands."..."After quickly recovering from his own stupor, a light chuckle emanated from Nobu's throat as he linked his left hand around Yui's body and promptly pulled her close. This startled her quite a bit, but, even when he rested his cheek on her head and reached around to embrace her shoulder, she offered no meaningful resistance."I'm serious. You saw how I dealt with your Grandmother and the Elders, right? I don't care what other people say or think. I already decided you're going to be my main wife. Isn't it only natural you give birth to my children?"With her briefly widening to their maximum size, Yui looked up at Nobu with an incredulous yet visibly hopeful look as she asked, "You're serious...?"Snorting through his nose, Nobu strengthened his hold on Yui as he leaned down to ask, "Do you need me to walk back inside and tell everyone we're going to get married before you'll believe me? Just how many times do I need to repeat the same thing before you realize I wasn't fucking around when I told you I loved you!?"Though he wasn't really angry, Nobu adopted a stern and slightly accusatory tone towards the end of his statement. The way Yui was behaving was causing him to feel a little anxious. He wanted her to believe in him. If she couldn't trust him when he was literally bearing his soul right in front of her, he might lose it.Surprised by Nobu's outburst, Yui began to feel a fair amount of panic as she hastily replied, "Okay, okay, I get it! Calm down! You're starting to scare me."Resisting the urge to shout that he was calm, Nobu forced himself to take an uncannily long breath before exhaling a sigh and saying, "Sorry...I just..."Shaking her head, Yui reached up to caress Nobu's cheek, forcing him to look at her as she said, "I know. I was just surprised. This is all so new to me and I've never been good at socializing. Before I met you, the only person I actively talked to was my Grandmother..."Calming down much faster than usual, Nobu's expression relaxed as he cupped Yui's hand with his own and replied, "Yeah...I can still remember when we first met. You literally tied me up and beat me just because I looked at you funny..."Blushing nearly as much as she had when Nobu admitted to wanting to impregnate her, Yui forced a smile as she averted her eyes and muttered, "I was kind of hoping you had forgotten about that...""Not on your life..."Pulling the befuddled beauty onto his lap, Nobu hugged Yui from behind, his expression and tone serious as he said, "I want you to stop taking contraceptives..."Though her training and conditioning told her it was wrong, the incident with Inami had shown Yui just how flexible the rules could be when the situation called for it. Nobu had literally impregnated their Clan's Ancestral Guardian without any immediate repercussions. Thus, while she was tempted to explain how improper his request was, the urge quickly faded as she replied with a meek. "Nn...""That's my girl..."......Spying on the conversation between Nobu and Yui alongside Hitomi and the other Elders, a hint of concern bled into Inami's expression. She had quite the head start considering she was already five weeks pregnant, but, depending on the machinations of fate, there was still a chance that Yui could give birth to Nobu's first son...Unfortunately, even if she wanted to protest Yui's developing relationship with Nobu, Inami wasn't exactly in a position to do so. She was already treading on thin ice after announcing her pregnancy, so, rather than voice her thoughts, she continued staring blankly into the crystal ball as Hitomi and the Elders discussed the events displayed within."At this point, I believe it's safe to say our Young Lord is thoroughly invested in the affairs of the Clan..."Nodding her head in affirmation, Hitomi shifted her attention toward the woman who had spoken, Koharu, the Torture and Interrogation Elder. She could see a rather dangerous glint in the mature woman's eyes, so, before anyone else could speak, she advised, "At this point, I believe it is for the best to allow Nobunaga-sama to make his own decisions. Do not go out of your way to approach or seduce him. If his abilities are as reported, it is only a matter of time before he extends each of you an offer of friendship. Focus on supporting the children and let him decide for himself whether or not he'll approach you..."Though she briefly squinted her eyes, Koharu did not argue with Hitomi. She had already reached her own conclusions regarding Nobu's character, so, while she didn't wholeheartedly agree with the Matriarch's methods, she understood her suggestion wasn't far off the mark. Nobu was the type to return kindness with consideration. They just needed to treat the people around him well and it was only a matter of time before he approached them.With the exception of Fumetsu, whose every thought revolved around the integrity and security of the clan, all of the other Elders had similar thoughts running through their minds. Even Hitomi was no exception as it had been many years since she last experienced the warmth of another. Twenty, to be exact.........After cuddling with Yui for the better part of an hour, Nobu's expression lit up as he saw a rather large group rounding the bend leading up the mountain. Yui noticed this, so, while he waited for the group to arrive, she went to retrieve Onihime and inform her Grandmother of their imminent departure.Fortunately, while Kaia was clearly agitated even before she saw Nobu waiting at the top of the stairs, she didn't attempt to break free from her encirclement. Instead, she allowed Kiku, Yuriko, Aiko, and Ayane to slowly escort her up the stairs, each holding the end of a very thick length of chain. Said chains connected to a metal collar around Kaia's neck, and, though her legs were left free, her arms had been wrapped in belt-like bindings that started from her shoulders and ran the entire length of her arms. As for her rather fierce-looking paws, she had specialized manacles that pressed metal rods into each of her joints. This prevented her from so much as twitching her claws until the custom-made device had been completely removed.Noticing each of these things as the group moved closer, a frown briefly developed across Nobu's face as he internally remarked, ("Talk about overkill...")Shaking that thought from his mind, Nobu made his way down the stairs to intercept the group. This caused the four escorting Kaia to visibly tense, but, paying them no mind, Nobu unhesitantly approached the eager-looking wolf woman, a smile on his face as he extended his hand to caress the space between her ears."Nobu/My Lord...!" x3Though it earned him incredulous looks from Yuriko, Aiko, and Kiku, Nobu's expression was a mask of calm as he said, "Take these things off of her. She isn't an animal. She's our companion. Besides, I have the four of you here. You're not going to tell me the four of you working together can't handle a single person. Are you?""..." x4Following a rather awkward silence, Aiko exhaled an inaudible sigh before reaching her fingers into her rather prominent cleavage. This caused Nobu's brows to perk up, but, rather than ask why she kept the key there of all places, he just nodded his head in approval before stepping away so she could more easily access Kaia's bindings.While everyone else was tensing up and focused on her, Kaia's pale, moon-like eyes were wholly focused on Nobu. She had dreamed about him every night since their last meeting, and, were it not for her caretakers sedating her on the night of the full moon, she might have tried to escape just to go and see him. Now that he was right in front of her, the only thing preventing her from pouncing on him were the words he had spoken to her during their last encounter. Words that were repeated like a mantra within her mind.With a hissing sound, the pressure locking Kaia's joints was gradually alleviated until the bindings on her arms fell away. After that, all four girls needed to insert keys to remove the collar around her neck. It also released a hissing sound, as, much like the manacles around her paws, there were rigid, screw-like protrusions on the inside of the collar.Now that she could both breathe and speak freely, Kaia's expression morphed into a breathtaking display of longing as she mewled a sonorous, "Master..."Ignoring the concerned looks of the other four girls, Nobu spread his arms, a wry smile on his face as he said, "Don't forget to control your strength."Though she wanted nothing more than to pounce on him, pick him up, and run away, Kaia just nodded her head before sheepishly approaching Nobu with her arms spread wide. When she felt his arms wrap around her, her tail immediately began to waggle as she nestled against his chest and repeated, "Master~." as if it was the only thing she knew how to say.Chuckling lightly, Nobu used one hand to hug Kaia's body while the other moved up to caress the back of her head. She was quite a bit taller than the other girls at 169cm, but, considering he had grown to about 185 since his arrival in Nian, Nobu still had a rather substantial height advantage. As for why his height had increased, it apparently had something to do with him ingesting a ton of herbs when he was younger. Now that he was able to cultivate, the residual effects of the herbs had been activated, so, despite only a couple of weeks passing since he started actively training, he was already beginning to bulk up quite a bit...As that and many other thoughts crossed his mind, Nobu was slightly startled when he felt the very tip of Kaia's tongue lick his neck. Her muzzle prevented her from drawing her mouth anywhere near him, but, seemingly intoxicated by his aroma, she began to trace her tongue along his carotid artery with a hazy and unfocused look on her face...("Well that's fucking terrifying...")......(A/N: Terrifyingly adorable...!)

Though it was a massive pain in the ass, both literally and figuratively, Nobu was kneeling in a pale imitation of a seiza as he attempted to extinguish specific candles among the hundreds that were encircling him.Nobu's biggest weakness at this point was his inability to freely manipulate his Aura. He was getting better at it, but, compared to people who had spent years refining their control when they had very limited reserves, he was terrible at it.When he had first started his control training, Nobu had elected to train alongside Midori, Sachiko, and Nariko. It was intended to be a bonding exercise, but, once he realized how far behind he was despite the fact they were only eight, he promptly decided to seek Inami's assistance.Fortunately, one of the excuses Inami had given for staying in the estate was helping Nobu with his training. She also had a tremendous amount of experience, and, due to her specializing as a sensor, her insight was far beyond what Kumiko could provide. Nobu still entrusted the latter with his basic education, but, when it came to cultivation, Inami and Yui were his go-to sources for guidance and insight.The only problem was that Inami arbitrarily inflated the difficulty based on her mood. She argued that this would allow him to maintain control under duress, but, from Nobu's point of view, she was basically just horny..."I'm trying to focus..."Giggling in response to Nobu's words, Inami continued to nuzzle him from behind, a teasing smile on her face as she said, "Then focus. Do you think your enemies will just stand still and wait for you to act? A true master is able to maintain control regardless of the situation..."As she was saying this, Inami traced her hands over the gradually developing muscles of Nobu's body with a subtle pink glow in the depths of her eyes. Then, just as he was attempting to ignore her and focus on a specific candle, she promptly licked the back of his ear.Unable to maintain control, Nobu's brow began to twitch as he ended up extinguishing most of the candles surrounding his target. Before he could complain, however, Inami suddenly reminded, "Kaia is going to be transported this evening. Do you want to go pick her up or would you rather wait for her here?"Recalling the wolfish woman he had met nearly a month prior, a smile developed across Nobu's face as he said, "I'll wait for her here. I've already talked with the others and they agreed it would be for the best if I left her transport to them. If I was present, there is a chance Kaia might lose her cool and make transporting her back problematic..."Though she had somewhat expected Nobu to insist that he help in Kaia's transfer, Inami supplied a curt nod of approval in response to his words. There was such a thing as taking sentiments too far, and, while it was nice to show consideration towards your subordinates, doing so at the expense of your other retainers was rarely a good idea."Then you should rest and make the necessary preparations. I imagine you'll be wanting to spend some time with her once she arrives, correct?"Nodding his head, Nobu was about to explain his intentions when Inami interjected, adding, "Just make sure Yui and someone else is with you. I'm not going to tell you not to have sex with her but there is no-""Wait, what...?"Blinking in surprise, Inami released her hold on Nobu before tilting her head to the side and asking, "Are you not intending to bed her? At this point, the only person you haven't laid a hand on are the final two members of your entourage. It would have been fine to ignore them if you only sunk your teeth into Yui and Yuriko. Now that you've crossed the line with the other ten, it is only natural that you complete the set. Leaving out just two people is bound to make them feel inadequate..."Changing the topic, albeit only slightly, Nobu adopted a frown as he said, "That reminds me. When am I going to meet the final member of my entourage? It's weird that I've been here for more than a month and have yet to even see what she looks like...""Mmm...there's a pretty simple explanation for that. Though her tail had to be removed when she was an infant, Yufu-chan is still a kitsune. There are medicines to inhibit the effects, but, if she were to meet you in her present state, there is a very good chance she would inadvertently injure you. In the worst-case scenario, you may even end up impregnating her. Kitsune that have sex while they're in heat are almost guaranteed to get pregnant."Though she spoke casually, Inami's stomach felt indescribably fluttery as she laid the foundation for her own pregnancy. This became even worse when she saw the look of realization in Nobu's eyes as he asked, "Aren't you a kitsune...?"A stark contrast to how anxious she was feeling, Inami managed to appear calm as she issued an amused chuckle and explained, "At my age, it is nearly impossible for me to get pregnant. There is also the matter of your cultivation base, and, more importantly, the medicines I've been taking to prevent any mishaps. Even if we remained locked together throughout the entirety of Spring, the odds of you getting me pregnant are astronomically small."As her words were intended to lower his guard and open his mind to the possibility that there was, no matter how small, a chance, Inami was quite surprised when Nobu suddenly held his head with both hands. She could also hear him muttering something under his breath. Something about flags and the fact that she had just planted the biggest he'd ever seen.Just as she was about to ask what was wrong, the hairs across Inami's body stood on end when Nobu looked at her with a dead look in his eyes, saying, "Let's assume you did get pregnant...what are our options? Like, does this world have...you know..."Though he was about to ask if she could get an abortion, a shudder ran through Nobu's body at the mere thought of such a thing. He was an irredeemable asshole, sure. He wasn't afraid to admit that. However, while he wasn't even remotely ready to be a father, the thought of yeeting his own children just felt fucked up. He had already fucked up quite a bit since his arrival in this world so it didn't seem even remotely fair to just abort his own flesh and blood because he was too chicken-shit to take responsibility...Understanding what Nobu was going to suggest, Inami's heart was beating faster than a rabbit's as her entire body tensed like a spring. If he brought the matter to Hitomi, she would have no choice but to abort. It wouldn't matter if she had acted at the behest of Inari Okami-sama. Without Nobu's support of the idea, there was no way in hell she would be allowed to bring the child to term.What Inami didn't expect was for Nobu to smack himself in the forehead a couple of times before staring directly at her and saying, "Fuck it...listen up. I'm not saying you should try, but, if by some fucking miracle you end up getting pregnant, these are the ground rules. First of all, you'll be my woman from that moment forward. I don't give a fuck what other people say. I'm not going to let the mother of my children piss off and spread her legs for someone else. Second, I don't give a fuck about the Yoshitsune Clan's or anyone else's traditions. None of my children are going to be trained as kunoichi. Understood?"Though he might be overreacting, Inami's words had convinced Nobu that she was pregnant. This world seemed to follow a lot of narrative tropes so there was no way in hell nothing would happen after she planted a flag the size of fucking Mars. She was also the literal High Priestess representing the piece of shit Inari and the literal catalyst for his rapidly increasing strength. If she wasn't carrying his baby, he would eat his fucking foot.Surprised by the fervor and resolution contained within Nobu's words, Inami genuinely had no idea how she should respond. She should be feeling relief, but, hearing Nobu basically state that he was going to claim her if she ever gave birth to his children, a feeling of giddiness began to swell within her chest.In the end, the only response Inami could muster was an uncharacteristically meek, "Okay..." as she averted her eyes to the side. This caused Nobu to issue an exhausted sigh, his body sprawling out on the ground as he asked, "Does the Yosthistune Clan have a method to tell if someones pregnant or do you just wait until your bellies begin to swell?"Answering truthfully, Inami explained, "When we are actively trying to get pregnant, we need only spread our Aura through our body and focus on the region around our navel. If there is a new life budding there, it isn't particularly difficult to find..."Rising to a seated position, Nobu's gaze became even more intense than before as he said, "I want you to check. Right here. Right now."Swallowing in response to Nobu's words, Inami placed her palm on her stomach before closing her eyes and pretending to focus her Aura. She was already close to five weeks at this point, so, while it was only the size of a grain of rice, it wasn't difficult to find the fetus-Though she was initially preparing herself to feign surprise, Inami was genuinely shocked to find, not one, but two fetuses developing in her womb. Her eyes widened to an almost comical extent, words failing her as Nobu exhaled a sigh and muttered, "I fucking knew it..."Blushing furiously, Inami wasn't lying when she stammered, "This...this shouldn't be possible...!"Thinking she was just talking about the pregnancy, Nobu just muttered, "Yeah, yeah, good luck with that..." as he stared up at the ceiling. Now that he had confirmed his suspicions, he felt as though all the tensions in his body had drained away. He couldn't even hear Inami's follow-up remark, as, for a brief moment, his brain had basically shut down.Noticing Nobu's state, Inami couldn't help panicking. His previous words made it seem as though he had approved of her pregnancy. Now, however, it seemed like he was seriously contemplating whether or not he should force her to have an abortion. She couldn't risk this, so, after overcoming the anxiety filling her entire being, she made her way over to him, tentatively caressing the left side of his face as she asked, "Are you okay...?" in a genuinely concerned tone.Though he didn't shift his unfocused gaze from the ceiling, it wasn't long before Nobu answered, "Yeah...I'm fine..." in a listless monotone. This caused Inami to feel even more concerned, but, before she could think of anything to say, Nobu surprised her by grabbing her hand and saying, "Let's just lay here for a moment...I need time to think..."Understanding that he was telling her to lay next to him, Inami swallowed a second time before curling up next to Nobu with her head on his shoulder. This somehow felt more intimate than all the times they had sex, as, rather than aggressively assail her, Nobu just wrapped his arm around her body, absentmindedly caressing her shoulder as he stared blankly at the ceiling.........(A/N: Nobu's ability to spot flags is still going strong. Now he just needs to learn how to break them before they're planted too deeply xD...)

Chapter 95: Taking a Stand