Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

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

Though they had tried to get him to stay elsewhere, Nobu ended up staying in the infirmary until Yui awoke more than seven and a half hours later. It would take days for her to fully recover, but, seeing her Lord lazing about atop a futon at her side, Yui was able to summon the strength to sit properly.Noticing the former's movements, Nobu immediately tossed aside the stone tablet as he forced himself to a seated position and asked, "How are you feeling? The doctors said you exhausted your aura and collapsed. Try not to move too much."Staring at Nobu with a look of incredulity on her face, Yui's eyes briefly lingered on the bandages around his body before staring into his eyes and saying, "I should be the one asking you that...how bad are your injuries...?"Recalling that he was, in fact, injured, a somewhat silly smile developed across Nobu's face as he scratched the back of his head and explained, "I asked the doctors for something to deal with the pain. They gave me a herbal tea made from a herb called Sage's Ginseng. My mind is strangely clear but I'm higher than a kite right now."Recognizing the name of the herb, Yui's eyes widened in disbelief before the realization that they must have uncovered Nobu's identity set in. Sage's Ginseng was several times more valuable than Dragon's Vigor, and, more often than not, it was reserved for use on the battlefield. Generals would take a small dose before leading their armies into battle as it provided tremendous clarity while also inhibiting pain and diminishing the effects of fatigue. It was an extremely rare and valuable herb."It seems my eyes weren't playing tricks on me...this must be Hirate-dono's estate, yes...?"Before Nobu could answer, the door to the infirmary promptly slid open as Masahide, with a casual yet creepy smile on his face, replied, "That is correct. You always were a very astute young lady, Yui-chan."Though she wasn't naked, Yui pulled up the blankets to cover her body as she glared at the smiling Masahide. This caused Nobu's expression to darken, his tone severe as he asked, "What the fuck do you want?"Surprised by Nobu's hostility, Masahide paused mid-step as he shifted his gaze between the duo. He was well aware of Yui's status as a member of the Yoshitsune Clan as he was originally tasked with training both her and Nobu. She shouldn't be the type of woman who was afraid to have her form observed by others. It would be one thing if she was naked, but, due to Nobu's insistence, she was currently wearing a thin blue yukata..."Oho...I see how it is...you weren't exaggerating when you referred to Yui-chan as your fiancee, were you? That's going to make things 'very' interesting in the future..."Caressing his chin, various thoughts crossed Masahide's mind until Nobu forced himself to his feet, his form blocking Yui as he growled, "I asked you a question..."Returning a smile, Masahide half-turned so that he was facing away from Yui before explaining, "I'm here to deliver a message. Your father, Lord Senken, has commanded that I escort the two of you to the Oda Clan's main estate..."Furrowing his brows even further, Nobu's expression shifted from anger to frustration as he mulled over his choices. He still felt it was too early to get involved with the Oda Clan and its affairs, but, at the same time, he didn't want to jeopardize both his and Yui's life by being obstinate. If Masahide hadn't shown up when he did, the best-case scenario would be their deaths. As for the worst-case scenario...he didn't even want to think about it...Unclenching his fists, a feeling of exasperation washed over Nobu as he muttered, "Fine...when do we leave...?"Nodding his head in approval, Masahide risked offending Nobu by looking directly at him, smiling cheekily as he said, "As soon as Lady Yui has slipped into something more appropriate..."......With an escort consisting of seven warriors, more than a dozen skilled servants, and a platoon of soldiers, Nobu and Yui were carried via palanquin to the massive Japanese-style castle located at the center of the city. It made the castles Nobu had toured in his previous life look pathetic, but, considering he was in a world where people could burst through reinforced walls, move around at supersonic speeds, and lift several thousand kilograms with ease, it wasn't too surprising that their castles would be colossal and heavily guarded."Holy shit..."Though she had visited the Oda Clan's main estate numerous times in the past, Yui couldn't help nodding in response to Nobu's utterance. The castle, named Inuyama Shiro, could easily house the entire provincial army, and, based on rumors, had enough resources to sustain them for upwards of three years. It wasn't the most impressive fortress in Nian, but, ever since its renovations nearly six thousand years ago, it had never fallen into enemy hands."And I thought the estate atop the mountain was massive. Just how many people live here...?"Smiling wryly in response to Nobu's question, Yui answered, "You would have to ask your parents, Lady Suzune, or my Grandmother. Details regarding the castle, its permanent residents, and its staff are a state secret. If such information was made public, the enemies of the Oda Clan would willfully take advantage of it."Nodding his head in understanding, Nobu ceased staring through the palanquin's wooden blinders before looking directly at Yui and asking, "How are you feeling? You're looking a little pale..."Restraining the urge to sigh, a slight smile developed across Yui's face as she answered, "I'm fine. I was worried about the baby but you already confirmed there weren't any issues. I just need a bit of rest...we both do..."As Pregnancy was, unsurprisingly, a status effect, Nobu was able to click the little (+) icon next to it to confirm the developmental state of the fetus and how far along Yui was in her pregnancy. At the present moment, the fetus was only around the size of a grain of rice, so, while she had suffered a number of minor injuries, Yui wasn't at risk of a miscarriage.Offering what he hoped to be a comforting smile, Nobu grasped Yui's hand with his own. He had the distinct impression she was hiding something from him. Her Anxiety status made that pretty obvious, but, instead of pressing her for answers, he just massaged her hand with his thumb. He knew she wouldn't keep something from him if it was important, so, while he was fully capable of clicking on the status to find out what was troubling her, Nobu decided he would simply trust her. She had literally passed out on her feet while trying to protect him...if he couldn't trust her, who the fuck could he trust...?Though she was a little taken aback by Nobu's sudden display of affection, Yui didn't resist. Instead, she offered a smile of her own before resting her head against his shoulder. As for what she was so worried about? It was the fact Nobu was going around telling everyone she was his fiancee. It made her happy, but, at the same time, she knew it was going to cause a lot of problems. After all, Nobu's actual fiancee was one of the permanent residents of Inuyama Shiro.........By the time the procession reached Inuyama Shiro, it was already well past midnight. Despite this, there were still dozens of guards dutifully lined up outside the front gate, each outfitted in neatly maintained armor and armed to the teeth with pikes, swords, and crossbows.When the procession reached the platform at the base of the stairs leading into the castle, even more soldiers came out to surround the group escorting Nobu. In response, everyone except for Masahide and his fellow warriors dropped their weapons before kneeling on the ground. Then, for the better part of half an hour, they checked each and every person's identity to confirm they were who they said they were.While this may have seemed a little excessive, this was standard protocol to prevent assassins from breaching the castle under the guise of an escort. The only people spared from the inspection were Nobu, Yui, Masahide, and his fellow warriors. Their inspection would take place behind closed doors as the guards outside, despite their status, simply weren't qualified to order around the registered warriors of the Oda Clan. If they tried, they could be accused of publically shaming a member of the warrior class, and, depending on the severity of their actions, execution was the lightest punishment they could expect.After praising the soldiers for their hard work, Masahide directed the procession up the final set of stairs leading into the massive castle complex. Then, after setting up a series of banner-like curtains along the path, Masahide personally opened the door of the palanquin before respectfully lowering his head and musing, "Welcome home, Young Master..."Though he briefly scrunched his nose, Nobu resisted the urge to tell Masahide to fuck off. Instead, he stepped out of the palanquin, briefly eyeing the strange banners before helping Yui down. This earned him an amused chuckle from Masahide, who, noticing the look Nobu had given the purple banners, explained, "Though it is late in the evening, the number of people paying attention to this event is not small. These banners obstruct ocular devices and possess an effect that allows them to inhibit long-distance clairvoyance. Your father, Lord Senken, ordered that I prepare them. He seems intent on protecting your identity for as long as possible~."Feeling strangely touched by the revelation, Nobu's expression gradually relaxed as a very slight smile developed across his face. The parents he had been blessed with in this world really were amazing. Sure, they might never be able to replace his original parents, especially his mother, but they were quickly growing on him. Senken seemed like a real bro, and, while Nana was a bit of an airhead, the concern she showed for him made it impossible to hate her...As that thought crossed his mind, a lot of the inhibitions Nobu felt toward the impending meeting simply faded away. Yeah, it might be a pain in the ass to get involved with the Oda Clan, but, at the very least, he wouldn't be alone. He had two amazing parents, a busted cheat, and an entire clan of voracious kunoichi who were more than willing to support his every action. He had essentially been born into this world with several golden spoons shoved in his mouth. The only thing standing in his way was his pride..."Looks like things are going to get pretty busy..."Raising his brows in response to Nobu's utterance, Masahide briefly shifted his attention to Yui. In response, the latter just shrugged her shoulders, as, even after months at Nobu's side, she was still confused by half the things that came out of his mouth.........Though she was doing her best to stay calm, Nana couldn't help slowly pacing around her room with Nobuhime in her arms. The only thing preventing her from rushing over to meet Nobu at the gate was the fact that Senken and Senichi had basically confined her to quarters in order to prevent her from making a scene."My darling Nobu-chan...won't you please hurry? Your sister and I cannot bear this painful longing even a moment longer..."Hearing her mother's remark, Nobuhime, despite being a mere three and a half months old, rolled her eyes. Nana's concern for Nobu prevented her from taking notice of this, but, even if she had, she wouldn't have been surprised. After all, Nobuhime's peculiarities were one of the reasons she was so desperate to reunite with her most beloved, and biggest baby.........(A/N: Will the secrets of Nobuhime finally be revealed? Find out in the next exciting episode of Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience~!)

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

Chapter 112: Fury