Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

"You want me to visit the capital? Why...?"Though he had his suspicions, Nobu wanted to hear the reason from Hitomi herself. Unsurprisingly, she answered, "It is as you suspect. Your parents are unable to leave the capital due to the growing tensions between Shuto and Asai. You should know that your father's position isn't the most stable at the present moment. If his enemies have the chance, they will not hesitate to be rid of him."Resisting the urge to ask why his father didn't simply eliminate the factions opposing him, Nobu just snorted through his nose before answering, "Whatever. So long as I'm not being used as bait, I don't mind exploring the city. It beats sitting around, training, and studying every day."Since his only form of recreation these past couple of months had been having sex and messing with the stone tablet, Nobu didn't mind taking a break. His memories of Owari-Asai weren't very clear so he couldn't deny he was interested in seeing what a large city was like. He would need to know how the people went about their daily lives if he wanted to introduce meaningful changes. If he just arbitrarily decided what was best for them, they were bound to get pissy.Nodding her head in approval, a playful glimmer flashed across Hitomi's heterochromatic eyes as she said, "Excellent. When you're ready, you and Yui should head down the mountain and secure a place to stay within the city. Inami and the rest will look after Kaia but you should probably let her know you'll be gone for around three to five days.""Huh? Why would I stay for three to five days? It shouldn't take that long to travel from the base of the mountain to the capital..."Covering her mouth with her sleeve, Hitomi supplied an overtly sensual-sounding giggle before going on to explain, "Shuto is the capital of Owari. The security there is far more comprehensive than the security of Asai. If you check into the city and attempt to leave on the same day, you will most likely be apprehended by the city guards. After all, the nearest city to Shuto is located in the neighboring Province. It would be extremely suspicious for an undocumented citizen to arrive and depart on the same day. Besides, your parents aren't as free as you seem to think. They can't just go out into the city and wait for you at your convenience..."Though he could understand Hitomi's point, that didn't mean Nobu was happy about it. He had made a lot of progress with Kaia these past few months. Three days might not be a long period of time but it might as well be an eternity for someone locked up in a cage all day. Unfortunately, even if he wanted to take her with him, there was no way the guards would allow her into the city...Exhaling a sigh, Nobu shook his head and answered, "Fine, whatever..." before following it up by asking, "Do I have to leave today...?"Maintaining her usual smile, Hitomi promptly replied, "Your departure and return are ultimately up to you. Even your stay on the mountain is predicated by your desire to reside within. No one within the Yoshitsune Clan will stand in your way if you choose to leave..."Unamused by the mysterious and foreboding tone she used near the end of her statement, Nobu elected to roll his eyes before asking, "So, what now? I doubt you came all this way just to tell me these things. Yui goes up the mountain at least twice a day."Adopting a mock pout that did nothing to reduce the sharpness of her eyes, Hitomi mused, "Oh, my...if you keep talking like that, I'm going to start thinking you hate me. Is it so wrong for me to want to pay a visit to my future Lord and Master...?"Instead of answering her question, Nobu just stared pointedly at Hitomi until she shrugged in a helpless manner and explained, "As I said before, your father's orders are absolute. Until you take up the mantle of Lord, we are contractually bound to obey him. His message asked me to convey this matter to you directly so I had no choice but to come in person."As this was not the first time he had heard about the contract between the Oda and Yoshitsune Clans, Nobu just nodded his head before tactfully changing the topic by saying, "It's a little early, but Cho should have already started on lunch. Since you've come all this way, you might as well stay for lunch."Though she was very satisfied by the progress Nobu had made in his understanding of etiquette and common courtesy, Hitomi couldn't afford to stick around for long. If Nobu was going to visit the capital, she would need to assign additional forces to secure the route and keep an eye on him during his stay. She would normally entrust his safety to Yui, but, now that she was pregnant, there was a chance she could lose control of her Aura during a crisis. If either of them were to die at this critical junction, all of Nian would pay the price...Had Hitomi said these thoughts aloud, Nobu wouldn't have been able to avoid facepalming. Even then, he could vaguely sense there was 'something' wrong when Hitomi offered a polite bow before rising to her feet and answering, "While I am honored by Nobunaga-sama's invitation, my schedule is quite full. I will, however, wish you the best of luck on your journey. The capital is quite beautiful this time of year. Make sure you take Yui to view the sakura trees during your stay. They might not be in blossom at this exact moment but I'm sure you'll be able to witness a brilliantly pink display if you confess your love beneath their canopy..."Punctuating her words with a playful wink, Hitomi was preparing to depart when Nobu rose to his feet, surprising her as he said, "I can at least see you to the exit..." in an awkward tone.Smiling radiantly in response, Hitomi's already youthful complexion seemed five years younger as she replied, "I would like that." in a cold yet sensual tone.........After promising Kaia he would start taking her on walks when he returned, Nobu, accompanied by Yui, Onihime, and Inami made his way down the mountain. The latter duo was apparently going to stay in a concealed outpost near the base of the mountain so they would be able to escort him up upon his return. Nobu felt this was completely senseless, but, at the same time, he understood that they wouldn't really know what to do with themselves if he wasn't in the estate. Nearly every aspect of Onihime's existence revolved around him, and, while she would never admit it, Inami wasn't very comfortable around the younger girls if he wasn't there."If anything happens, remember to summon Hisui and retreat. This isn't a normal mission so you will not be penalized for returning if you sense something amiss. Trust in your instincts and remain aware of your surroundings..."Though her words were directed towards Yui, Inami made sure to shift her gaze towards Nobu during the latter half. The message his father came in two days after she had discussed the matter with Hitomi. Since they had wanted to confirm whether or not he truly possessed some form of precognitive ability, they had decided to wait a few days before sending a message of their own. Thus, while they had yet to ascertain the limits of Nobu's ability, it was clear he had some kind of extrasensory perception related to intuition.Understanding the meaning contained within Inami's words, Yui adopted a serious expression as she answered, "Understood. Thank you for the advice."Nodding her head in approval, Inami focused all her attention on Nobu as she said, "Be safe. I will do my best to protect these children but-"Before Inami could finish speaking, Nobu held up his hands with an incredulous look on his face as he said, "Whoa, whoa, hold the fuck up. Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate sentiments and well-wishing but saying that kind of thing at a time like this is a massive fucking red flag. Like, seriously, we're just traveling a few kilometers to the neighboring city. You're sending us off like we're about to go fight in a fucking war."Not expecting Nobu to interrupt her in the middle of their farewells, Inami just stared at him with her mouth agape before ultimately nodding her head. This wasn't the first time he had mentioned flags. He had talked about them during the initial conversation related to his precognitive ability so there was a very good chance they were directly related. Unfortunately, she couldn't perceive these 'flags' of his so she could only take his word and trust he knew what he was talking about...Shaking his head, Nobu did his best to ignore the sudden sinking feeling in the back of his mind as he extended his hand to caress the space between Inami's large and fluffy ears. He repeated this action with Onihime, but, instead of her ears, he rubbed the space between her ivory white horns as he said, "See ya around."Though she couldn't conceal the sadness in her eyes, Onihime managed a smile as she nodded her head and replied, "Take care...Master...". Then, alongside Inami, she watched in silence as he and Yui passed through the illusory barrier surrounding the mountain. Moments later, they were gone.........Exhaling a sigh upon reaching the nearest forest path, Nobu cast a brief glance over his shoulder before shaking his head and saying, "We really should stay alert. I tried to stop it but Inami ended up planting a pretty massive flag. Expect something to happen at some point during our stay..."Tensing up in response to Nobu's words, Yui asked, "Are you certain you wish to continue? It isn't too late to turn back."Shaking his head a second time, Nobu explained, "No. When it comes to things like this, it's almost always better to press forward. Though I can't remember who said it, there is a famous saying when it comes to flags and destiny. Something like, "one often meets their destiny on the road they take to avoid it". If we back out now, we're basically admitting we're destiny's bitches."While his words were far from eloquent, Yui understood what Nobu was trying to say. Thus, instead of insisting they return, she said, "I'm going to change into my armor. There is a chance it will draw unnecessary attention but I'd rather be prepared for anything. If anyone asks, we'll tell them-"Though he was intending to keep his true identity a secret, Nobu wasn't particularly fond of cover stories. It was a pain in the ass to maintain a lie for long periods of time, and, based on what he had learned from Hitomi, Kumiko, and Inami, the ability to distinguish truth from lies wasn't even a rare ability. Thus, before Yui could finish developing their cover story, he interrupted her, saying, "We're a young couple visiting from Asai. Also, I'm not as weak and powerless as I used to be. I might not be a match for a skilled cultivator of the same Realm but I'm pretty sure I can fuck up any assholes looking for trouble."Since truly powerful individuals weren't the kind of people that went looking for trouble, Nobu wasn't afraid of any "arrogant young masters" that might appear. After all, he was literally the Young Master of the Oda Clan. He wasn't ready to reveal this but he would be damned if some asshat from his own Clan came looking for trouble when he was on a date or exploring the city...Seeing the 'resolute' light in Nobu's eyes, Yui couldn't shake the feeling he had just planted a flag of his own. Unfortunately, it wasn't really her place to speak out at times like this, so, rather than question Nobu's decision, she simply nodded her head before stripping down and changing into her armor.........(A/N: The Flags! They're multiplying...!)

Though he hadn't expected the journey to be short, Nobu never expected it to take more than five hours just to reach the edge of the forest separating Shuto from Yumegakure. Even then, they still needed to travel more than two hours on foot just to traverse the massive clearing that surrounded the entire capital.As a precaution against invaders and Aura Beast stampedes, most capital cities were surrounded by large swaths of open terrain. This allowed the people atop the wall to spot anyone approaching the city, and, during times of war, it served as the terrain in which armies clashed.The current Emperor wasn't particularly popular among the people of Nian so he had enacted a law that forbade the looting and razing of cities. If an enemy army happened to reach your capital and you were unable or unwilling to defend it, they could send a request to the Emperor to have your status as a Daimyo revoked. This would effectively lead to the annihilation of your entire family, so, more often than not, the clans of conquered territories would submit and become the lesser vassals of their conquerors."When we get back, remind me to draw up a design for some hiking boots or something. These cavaliers ain't gonna cut it."Since he spent most of his time indoors or walking around barefoot, Nobu had never really gotten used to the footwear of Nian. The boots Yui had purchased for him had worn out pretty quickly due to their shoddy materials. He also hadn't expected to leave the mountain so soon so the notion of travel wear hadn't even crossed his mind.As this wasn't her first time hearing Nobu complain, Yui simply nodded her head while keeping a close eye on their surroundings. They had reached the main road shortly after leaving the forest so there were a number of carriages and individuals passing by on horses as they rushed to reach the city before the outer gates were closed. Camping was forbidden in the expanse surrounding the city so failure to get inside before sunset meant turning around and seeking shelter in the forest till the following day.Casting a glance towards the ever-alert Yui, Nobu grumbled in his mind but ultimately kept silent. She had never been talkative, and, thanks to his previous warning, she was even more alert than usual. Thus, while the past few hours had been mind-bogglingly boring, he wasn't going to lash out at her for doing her job.Fortunately, the gate was already visible in the distance so it would only take them another ten to fifteen minutes to reach the queue lined up outside. He also got to see the city wall from up close, and, if he were being honest, Nobu had no idea how such a backwards group of people were able to build such monstrous constructions.Though it was just the outer wall that protected the civilian residential area, the walls surrounding Shuto were easily twenty meters in height. There were also a number of massive balista-like objects spaced out along the wall, and, though it was currently late in the day, it was possible to make out hundreds of people patrolling around the base and the top of the wall.The thing that surprised Nobu most, even though he had already noticed then when he was back in the port city of Asai, was the sheer scale of everything. If the wall was any indicator, the dimensions of Shuto might actually dwarf some of the metropolises back home. There were even a few massive towers peeking out over the city walls, their height easily exceeding fifty meters despite resembling large pagodas.As silly as it might sound, Nobu was actually looking forward to entering the city. Before deciding to become a Civil Engineer, he had been fascinated by some of the architectural achievement of humanity. Now that he had found himself in a fantasy setting, his curiosity and intrigue had been piqued. This made others view him as a bumpkin, but, so long as they didn't go out of their way to fuck with him, Nobu didn't give a damn what they thought. Cool shit was cool."Here, take this. There are fifty koushukin inside. Never reveal the content of the bag to anyone and always keep an eye on your money pouch. I will do my best to keep people away but a skilled thief could snatch your purse in an instant if you're not paying attention."Accepting the heavy pouch, Nobu bobbed his hand a few times to test its weight before placing into the enchanted leather bag on his hip. He wasn't wearing a yukata, but, even if he had been, there was no way he would place such a heavy bag into his sleeve. He honestly had no idea how others were able to do so without getting annoyed.Fortunately, Nobu's current outfit consisted of a form-fitting brown top that vaguely resembled a t-shirt, a pair of thick brown pants lined with the hide of an Aura Beast, a leather belt made from the same material, and a large square pouch with a hidden compartment inside to stash his money. He also had a sling for the broad ax on his back and the basilard placed at his hip. Both of which were currently bound with cloth and a special white cord that were intended to prevent them from being drawn in the city.Though his clothes made him stand out like a sore thumb, Nobu had been told he would look a lot more suspicious if he tried to blend in. He was, after all, a cultivator in the Fourth Realm. For his age, that was pretty fucking monstrous. If he tried to dress like a farmer while Yui was wearing the armor of a warrior, it would be extremely suspicious...With such thoughts on his mind, Nobu stood in the queue with Yui until they had finally reached the customs checkpoint. He had actually expected someone in the crowd to mess with them, but, even though a number of people had cast rather nasty looks towards Yui, none of them spoke out. The Nianese were a very conservative people and anyone with the wherewithal to walk around with weapons near a capital city wasn't someone they wanted to mess with.What Nobu didn't know was that his height had a lot to do with the reason people kept clear of them. He was easily a head taller than the tallest people in the crowd, and, thanks to his constant infusions of Yin Elemental Energy, he had a lean yet muscular figure without any visible blemishes. This, combined with the fact he was armed and accompanied by a remarkable beauty dressed like a warrior, were more than enough reason for them to give him a very wide berth...Seeing Nobu among the crowd waiting to enter the city, the guards manning the customs station actually called in a few extra men over just to be safe. Nobu was, of course, completely unaware of this. Fortunately, that was actually a boon in this situation as his obliviousness and genuine intrigue matched perfectly with the cover story he and Yui had come up with.Approaching a desk manned by a piggish man with beady eyes and a flat nose, Yui allowed Nobu to step forward as she kept an eye on the guards flanking them. As for Nobu, he was looking down at the inordinately fat man, or, more specifically, the silver insignia on his black leather armor. It was literally the roman numeral for four, so, for a brief moment, he was genuinely confused.Mistaking Nobu's confusion as awe, the rotund official cracked a black-toothed smile as any fear he had towards the 'giant' promptly faded away. He was even tempted to knock Nobu down a peg or two, but, after someone had reported his previous misconduct to the Lord, he was already walking on eggshells. Thus, after fixing his sneer, he adopted a stern and commanding tone as he ordered, "State your name and hand over any identity tokens you may possess."Though he was annoyed by the arrogant sneer on the man's face, Nobu did his best to remain calm as he answered, "Nanamori Nobu. My identity token was lost during an Aura Beast attack so I need to purchase a new one before entering the city."Snorting through his flat and wide nose, the portly man muttered, "Presumptuous..." before writing a few notes on a piece of paper. Then, after quickly stamping said paper, he pushed it toward Nobu, saying, "Fill out your information. Replacement identity tokens require currency corresponding with your Realm and Rank. If you're Iron Rank 3, that'll be 7 iron pieces. If you're Iron Rank 7, the cost is discounted to 3 iron pieces. Since you are armed, you'll also need to hand over ten koushukin as a security deposit. So long as you don't commit any crimes prior to exiting the city, you will be able to reclaim part of your deposit upon departure. After ten days, it will no longer be returned."Since Nobu had been 'awed' by his Silver 4 identity token, the portly official automatically assumed he was a hunter or a low-ranking mercenary from one of the surrounding villages. It would certainly explain why he had been looking around like a bumpkin prior to approaching the station.With such thoughts on his mind, the portly official's eyes nearly popped out of his skull when Nobu casually produced 34 golden koushukin. This was not an amount some country bumpkin could pull out on a whim.Looking closer, the man noticed that the pouch on Nobu's hip was of a much higher quality than he had initially thought. In fact, even the shirt covering his body seemed to be sewn from some kind of Aura Beast fiber. These would cost doznes, if not hundreds of golden koushukin on the market, so, after recovering from his momentary stupor, the protly man promptly stood up, politely cupping his hands as he asked, "Might I ask what this young lord's Realm and Rank are?"Though it was customary to return a polite greeting, Nobu remained standing tall as he answered, "I recently broke through to the Third Rank of the Fourth Realm. My parter has a similar base so this should be the correct amount."Swallowing hard the moment he heard Nobu's response, the official and many of the surrounding guards eyed the duo as if they were monsters. Neither looked a day older than twenty, yet, based on their relaxed postures, it was easy to tell they weren't afraid of being questioned.Fortunately, Yui realized the direction things were heading, so, before Nobu was asked to reveal his Aura, she promptly raised her hand to produce a golden dagger that hovered over her palm as if it were suspended in a magnetic field. This caused the portly official's eyes to widen as any intention of questioning the veracity of Nobu's claim faded from his mind. Offending those of a higher Realm was borderline taboo, so, rather than risk his life by demanding Nobu display his Aura, he promptly sat back down and processed their paperwork while one of the guards split off to go inform the on-duty Commander.Though Nobu noticed the man running off, he just crooked a brow before crossing his arms and waiting patiently. Yui had warned him that something like this was going to happen so he wasn't too concerned that they would be chased away or thrown into a prison cell. Rather, the assumption most people would make after learning about their cultivation base was that they had come to the capital to join the army. With their power, they would quickly rise to the rank of Lesser Nobles, so, unless they specifically went looking for trouble, most people would pay them the obeisance their Ranks and Realms demanded.........(A/N: Imagine the guards asking Nobu to prove his Realm and he just blows air at them xD...)

In an effort to keep his anger over Takao's death from fading, Nobu made sure to check in on Rukia at least once a day. The rest of his time was split between training, learning, listening to reports, and lazing about. He would also stop by to check in on the nineteen students living within the barracks, but, after finding a group of them lounging about in the buff, he decided to restrict his visits to the dojo and during training time.Though he had actually gotten used to seeing Midori, Nariko, Sachiko, Reina, and Chi-Chi running around, Nobu was still uncomfortable around naked and sociable children. The girls were trying to help him overcome this particular 'weakness', but, unless he encountered a situation where it was literally used against him, Nobu doubted he would be able to overcome it.Fortunately, nudity was a lot less 'prominent' outside of the Yoshitsune Clan. Once he finally left the mountain, the only naked people Nobu would encounter would be his women.Nian was an extremely conservative nation that elevated men to a much higher status than women. As a result, women, even farmers, walked around in restrictive clothing that covered everything but their faces, hands, and ankles. This was one of the reasons Kunoichi could use their nakedness as a weapon as most people were simply unprepared to deal with such an overt expression of sexuality.Though Inami, Yui, and even Onihime had been advising him to overcome his 'weakness' to the female form, Nobu struggled to see matters from their perspective. Sure, he could be distracted by a beautiful woman, but, with so many surrounding him on a daily basis, he wasn't exactly thirsting for more. He wasn't just going to stick his dick in some random thot he had never met, and, thanks to his Heavenly Treasure, he didn't have to worry about his Kunoichi dying off.It was apparently a rite of passage for Nobles in the Oda Clan to mature through the loss of people they had known their entire lives. Nobu found this utterly ridiculous, so, even if an enemy state did try to honeytrap him, he had no reason to humor them. He was surrounded by beauties who were almost too eager to sleep with him. If some random chick, or, even worse, some random brat tried to approach him, he would simply tell them to fuck off........."You're starting to get a little chubby..."Snorting in response to Nobu's words, Inami lightly smacked his head. She didn't use any strength, however, so Nobu didn't really pay it any mind. Instead, he continued to caress the growing bump on her belly with an absentminded smile on his face.Seeing Nobu's expression, Inami's annoyance promptly evaporated as she tentatively asked, "Are you looking forward to being a father?"Blinking back to awareness, Nobu stared directly into Inami's glowing pink eyes as he answered, "To be completely honest...not really. Hell, I still can't believe I knocked you up. Seeing both you and Yui develop through the stages of pregnancy... it's almost like I'm viewing the world through someone else's eyes. It doesn't feel real..."Furrowing her brows, a conflicted look flashed across Inami's face until Nobu, still smiling, added, "I just hope I don't fuck up..."Though she was a little confused by Nobu's contrary words, Inami understood he wasn't upset. He might not be looking forward to being a father but it was obvious he was going to do his best. This was a good sign, and, knowing Nobu's character, she was certain he would be a better father than most."Have you thought of any names...?"After recovering from the momentary shut down of his mental faculties, Nobu shook his head and answered, "Not really...I've had a lot of other things on my mind..."Between all his other duties, Nobu had also been working on plans to develop the infrastructure of Yumegakure. The Yoshitsune Clan would undoubtedly be his most powerful ally in the future so he wanted to improve the quality of life for the inhabitants of Yumegakure. Thus, alongside his other studies, he had also been researching materials, construction methods, and Nianese architecture.Having personally observed Nobu's progress since his arrival, Inami didn't doubt his words in the slightest. He had gone from lazing about most of the day to sleeping fewer than five hours each night. On some days, he wouldn't sleep at all. Instead, he would supplement sleep by making love to her first thing in the morning. If he was especially tired, he might even take her in the middle of the day...As that thought crossed her mind, Inami's tails began to flow and undulate at a noticeably faster rate. Fortunately, she was coming up on the end of her first trimester in the next couple of weeks so her libido had mellowed quite a bit. She wouldn't refuse if Nobu propositioned her but she no longer felt the need to pounce on him every time he made a lewd or flirtatious remark.In an effort to calm both herself and Nobu, Inami elected to remain silent as she leaned her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes. She had noticed he was becoming fond of such displays of affection, and, while she would never openly admit it, so was she. Thus, for the better part of ten minutes, she just remained silent until Nobu asked, "On the subject of children...wasn't I supposed to meet my little sister? It's been like two months since I met with my parents. It's a little strange I haven't heard back from them."Though she didn't remove her head from his shoulder, Inami issued an "Nn..." of acknowledgment before proceeding to explain, "Your sister, Oda Nobuhime, is only five months old right now. While it is not impossible to move her, traveling with such a young infant is dangerous. If something were to happen, ensuring her safety would be difficult as even running could jeopardize her life..."Having experienced a rather extreme case of whiplash the first time Inami pulled him with her Aura, Nobu just uttered an understanding, "Ah..." before falling silent. Inami followed this example, but, at the same time, she made a mental note to discuss the matter with Hitomi. Nobu had a penchant for asking remarkably relevant questions. Now that he was inquiring about Nobuhime, there was a very high probability that something was going to happen to her in the near future.........Though she was depressed knowing she wouldn't be able to spend time with her baby for another year, the entire Oda Clan had noticed the improvement in Nana's health and mood.Prior to her reunion with Nobu, Nana only smiled when she was alone with her husband or looking after her children. Toward everyone else, she was a cold and emotionless woman, who, despite her poor health and fragile constitution, radiated an Aura reminiscent of having a blade at your throat.Unlike most cultivators in Nian, Nana had inherited the now-defunct Suzuki Clan's Sword Arts. Her cultivation method was simply a modified version of the Metal Infusion Technique, but, instead of generating an Aura to protect her body, most of her techniques revolved around strengthening the sword she had inherited from her late Grandfather. It was a heritage item that could rival even the sacred treasures of the Imperial Family so it had made a fine dowry when she was practically sold off to the Oda Clan.Fortunately, unlike other women in her situation, Nana had the fortune of falling in love with her would-be husband at first sight. They had very similar natures when they were young, and, when Senken was traipsing around the Province and causing all manner of mischief, she had been right beside him.Now, after giving birth to four children, Nana was a lot weaker than her past self. Her cultivation base had decreased from Platinum 4 to Platinum 1, and, due to her decade-long sickness, there were times when she struggled to even move her body. As for her Clan's ancestral sword, it had been collecting dust within the golden band around her left hand. When he was ready, she was intending to gift it to Nobu, but, until then, she would keep it safe from prying eyes..."Hey, hey, Sen-chan. How much longer are we going to wait? Hime-hime is starting to get a little impatient."Shifting his attention from his wife to the adorable little girl sleeping peacefully in her arms, Senken resisted the urge to point out she didn't seem particularly troubled by the delay. He knew his wife was just missing their son. Unfortunately, there were already a number of rumors spreading among the other factions regarding Nobu's imminent return. He even suspected the uprising in Owari-Asai was due to the influence of his younger brother. Thus, for the past two months, he had simply been too busy to even consider an excursion beyond the city walls."Relax. I've been in contact with Hitomi. If everything goes as planned, our son should be visiting in the next couple of days. He won't be coming to the estate but we should be able to meet him as he is exploring the city."Perking up the moment she heard her husband's words, the only thing preventing Nana from pouncing on him was the infant in her arms. She could have passed Hime off to someone else, but, unless she was severely ill, she did her best to take care of her children on her own. This used to be a way to compensate for the anxiety she felt about her inability to care for Nobu, but, now that she knew he was safe, she kind of wanted to baby all of her children...As if sensing her mother's giddiness, Nobuhime opened her silvery-blue eyes with an adorable yet visibly annoyed expression on her face. Unlike a normal infant, however, she didn't cry out or wail the moment she woke up. Instead, she just stared silently at her mother until Senken noticed she was awake. This was one of the reasons they wanted Nobu and her to meet, as, with the exception of her birthing cry, Hime had never cried.........With the sun beginning to set upon the horizon, Nobu set aside the brush he had been using to write before exhaling a tired sigh. Caligraphy was one of the skills expected of a Noble, so, while it was a pain in the ass, he had to learn the basics. Fortunately, despite the fact that Nianese society was clearly based on Japan, Kanji was basically an ancient language. They knew the meanings of certain symbols, but, for the most part, even scholars struggled to comprehend the language for reasons that could only be explained away as isekai bullshit.Though he had only studied it for two years in High School, Nobu actually knew a fair amount of Japanese due to his parents speaking it around him when he was young. As a result, he might be the most proficient Japanese speaker in all of Nian. This sounded pretty ridiculous, but, compared to reincarnating in a world with a fucking Clicker App, it wasn't particularly abnormal."Even though I've seen it numerous times, I can't help feeling awed by my Lord's mastery over the Ancient Script. It truly is remarkable..."Shaking his head, Nobu elected to simply ignore Kumiko's praise as he said, "I'm gonna head to the bath. It's been a long day and I want to relax before eating dinner. You coming?"With a beaming smile on her face, Kumiko promptly answered, "Of course~!" as if it was the most natural course of action. Unfortunately, even though they had gotten in earlier than usual, it didn't take long for several others to arrive. This included the troublesome quintet, so, while Kumiko had been looking forward to a bit of fun, her plans were ruined by Nariko and Chi-Chi arguing over who gets to wash their Master's back.........(A/N: Nobu is the flag master O w O...)

Chapter 107: Intuition and Flags Galore