Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

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

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

Just as their entry paperwork was being finalized, Nobu and Yui both noticed a middle-aged man with rugged features emerging from the direction of the gate. He had the look of a man that had seen too much bloodshed, yet, in spite of his war-weary expression, there was a certain confidence that radiated from every fiber of his being.While the surrounding guards immediately saluted the man, Nobu was too stunned to speak as he actually recognized who the man was. More accurately, he knew someone with very similar features. It's just, instead of a real person, he recognized the ashen-haired man as a fictional character..."Geralt...?"Understanding that Nobu was speaking towards him, the Geralt-lookalike gestured for the guards to stand down as he gruffly replied, "My name is Hayashi Hai, Guardian of the Southern Gate and Retainer of Oda Senken. Tell me, Nanamori-dono, what brings you to my Lord's city?"Though he didn't do it to threaten them, Hai casually rested his palm on the pommel of his katana. It was a little unorthodox but he had two equal-length katana resting on his hip. The emblem on his collar was also a silvery-green III, so, based on the available evidence, it was safe to say the man was a master of the nitoryu(two-sword style).After recovering from his momentary stupor, an incredulous but disarming smile developed across Nobu's face as he answered, "Sorry about that. You're a dead ringer for a man named Geralt. As for why I'm here...well..."Glancing towards Yui, Nobu's smile turned wry as he moved a little closer to Hai and gestured for him to lean closer. This caused the man to furrow his brows, but, rather than take offense to Nobu's stage behavior, he leaned in to hear the latter whisper, "I wanted to propose and have my marriage officiated by Lord Senken. I was originally intending to come near the beginning of Spring but I got delayed by a group of bandits and a trio of scantily clad women I suspect to be kunoichi..."Since there weren't any actual lies in his words, Nobu shamelessly blamed the group of farmers and the trio of Yuriko, Shizune, and Rynka for his delayed arrival. This earned him a visibly skeptical look from Hai, but, as there were no warrants or wanted posters demanding his arrest, the middle-aged man just hummed before saying, "I see. Well, so long as you don't cause too much trouble, talents such as yourselves are always welcome in Shuto..."On that note, Hai shifted his gaze to the guards, adding, "Let them through." before stepping to the side and gesturing in a casual, 'feel free to pass' kind of manner.Though he felt the man's reaction was a little odd, Nobu just nodded his head before looking back and extending his hand towards Yui, saying, "Let's go." with a smile. In response, she quickly linked her hand with his, a ruddier than average blush developing across her face as she averted her eyes from Hai like a bashful maiden. This didn't really match with the image of a warrior, but, considering their difference in status, realm, and rank, it was normal for her to 'cower' in the presence of such a 'great man'.Following the duo with his faded golden eyes, Hai waited until Nobu and Yui had passed through the gate before gesturing towards a handsome young man wearing high-quality armor. The badge on his collar only showed a silver IX, but it was still impressive considering he was just under twenty years old."Keep an eye on them. If they do anything suspicious, make sure to report it. If anyone tries to get in their way, arrest them. Our Lord is always looking for talented young warriors. Try and make their stay as pleasant as possible."Bowing respectfully but not submissively, the young man replied with a reverent, 'I understand, Hai-dono. I will not fail you."Nodding his head in approval, Hai remained silent as he saw the man run in the direction Nobu and Yui had disappeared moments prior. Then, as a silvery-green Aura began to manifest around his feet, he looked towards the surrounding guards and said, "Get back to work..." before disappearing in a flash of light........."We're being followed..."Hearing Yui's whisper, Nobu resisted the urge to roll his eyes as he replied, "Well, duh. I mean, we're two super prodigies. It would be strange if they didn't send someone to keep an eye on us..."Though he didn't actually consider himself a prodigy, Nobu knew others would regard him as one due to his cultivation base. It was kind of dumb, but, considering most people would need to invest decades of time and effort to reach his current level, it was understandable. Only those close to him knew how grossly incompetent he was...Shaking such thoughts from his mind, Nobu prevented Yui's rebuttal by adopting a sincere smile and saying, "This place is fucking incredible..."While the people were dressed in relatively tame, almost plain clothing, the buildings that made up the Capital City of Shuto were truly breathtaking. There were a bunch of carpet stalls and pushcarts lining the streets, but, as you moved closer to the secondary wall separating the peasantry from the nobles, the buildings became grander and more majestic. It was almost like looking at a painting..."If only it didn't smell like piss and shit..."As beautiful as the city landscape was, Shuto still had many of the problems plaguing other cities in Nian. It had a waterway for transporting goods and several aqueducts running throughout the city, but, for the most part, human waste was collected in buckets, mixed with soil, and given to compost merchants to be processed into various types of fertilizer. In poorer districts, these buckets were left outside to be collected, so, as much as he could appreciate its beauty, Nobu felt it would be more accurate to call the city Shithole instead of Shuto...Suppressing a sigh, Yui looked up at Nobu with a visibly concerned look as she asked, "Why not wear your mask? You've hardly worn it since you requested a custom order from the Iga Clan. You will have to take it off if we encounter any Nobles but the only law against wearing face coverings states that you cannot cover your eyes."Though he understood she was trying to help, Nobu couldn't help smiling wryly in response to Yui's suggestion. The mask he had ordered was actually pretty badass. It vaguely resembled the head of a wolf, and, as per request, it had replaceable filters that could be swapped out like the canisters of a gas mask. The only problem was that it was 'too badass'. Wearing it made him feel like a kid with eighth-grader syndrome, and, while he had never particularly cared about fashion, it created such a stark contrast with his clothing that Nobu was embarrassed just thinking about it."Nah...besides, if I walk around with a wolf mask on, people are gonna get suspicious. Let's just find a place to stay. I'll be fine once we get inside."Since it was ultimately Nobu's decision to make, Yui just nodded her head before falling into step beside him. He could be very prideful at times, so, rather than waste time trying to change his mind, she just focused on their surroundings as Nobu pulled her deeper into the city.........After another stressful day of listening to reports, signing paperwork, and managing the territory, Senken was preparing to seek comfort in his wife's embrace when a soft thud sounded outside his study. This caused his eyes to squint, but, hearing a familiar voice state, "Senken-sama, I bring an urgent message..." he quickly relaxed and said, "Come in."Abiding by his Lord's words, a young man with features remarkably similar to Hiashi slid open the door before falling to his knees and placing his forehead against the ground. At the same time, Senken pulled out a conch-like device from his inner robe. It has the unique ability to draw sound toward itself, so, after placing it on the table in front of him, a peculiar hum could be heard as the sounds of people moving about and speaking were drawn into the room. (A/N: It basically makes sounds coming toward the room louder while drastically reducing sounds traveling away from it.)Though the sudden ringing in his ears was uncomfortable, the young man maintained his calm as he reported, "A prodigious young couple with the surnames Nanamori and Yoshie were reported entering the city several minutes ago. According to their entry documents, both are Rank 3 Golden Warriors. Hai-dono has placed Shiratori-dono in charge of watching over them."Feeling his fatigue fading away, a somewhat feral grin spread across Senken's face as he crossed his arms and mused, "You said they were both Rank 3 Golden Warriors? Sounds like I'll need to pay this promising young couple a visit."Surprised by his Lord's words, the young warrior wanted to protest, but, similar to how Yui couldn't speak out against Nobu, he was powerless to change Senken's mind. He could also understand why his Lord would want to personally secure such talents for himself, so, after quickly recovering from his surprise, he pressed his forehead to the ground and exclaimed, "Lord Senken is truly wise! If the Lord of Owari were to appear before them, they would be fools to refuse your request...!"Furrowing his brows, Senken resisted the urge to snort as he remarked, "You can go ahead and return home. When you get back, tell your father to send someone he trusts to watch over them."Bumping his head against the floor, the young warrior answered with a respectful, "Ha...!" before backing out of the room and closing the sliding door behind him. This caused Senken to roll his eyes, as, even after twenty years, he still wasn't used to all the formalities associated with being a Daimyo. If Hitomi's reports were accurate, his son had inherited this trait.As that thought crossed his mind, a smile returned to Senken's face as he promptly bounced to his feet and practically ran back to his room. If he didn't immediately report this to his wife, she would put up a barrier between them in the bedroom. Others might scoff at such boundaries but Senken had always viewed Nana as his equal. She reminded him a lot of his late mother, so, while there had been rocky moments in their relationship, he never lashed out or tried to force her.Unfortunately, Senken's eagerness caused him to make a fatal mistake. Nana had just managed to get Nobuhime to fall asleep. His sudden arrival caused her to wake up, and, while she didn't cry, a disapproving pout developed across the infant's face as Nana sent a paradoxically icy yet fiery glare his way...With a cold sweat spreading across his body, Senken held his hands up in a placating gesture as he said, "Listen...I can explain..."......Using some of the money Yui had given him, Nobu secured a place for them at an upper-middle-class ryokan, a type of inn with a bathhouse. It cost them a whopping three gold koushukin a night, but, as cultivators in the Fourth Realm, such extravagance was to be expected.Truth be told, Nobu just wanted to relax in a hot bath with Yui. The bath back home was constantly crowded with people, and, while he had gotten used to it, the presence of young girls vying for his attention made it hard to relax. Thus, now that it was just him and Yui, Nobu allowed the tensions in his body to drain away as he leaned back and allowed Yui to ride his dick at her own pace.........(A/N: Toss a coin to your Witcher, O' Valley of Plenty, O' Valley of Plenty, oh~)

Chapter 110: The Inevitability of Fate