Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

"I'll never understand how it's possible for buildings to appear larger on the inside than they do on the outside..."Though he knew full well that Nobu wasn't expecting a response, Masahide issued a light chuckle before explaining, "It's because it's easier to grasp the scope and size of an object from afar. When you are inside, much of the building is out of view. This creates a disparity in the mind because you have already rationalized that the space you are entering is expansive. As a result, everything within feels much larger than it actually is."Hearing Masahide's voice, Nobu ceased gawking at his surroundings, an annoyed look on his face as he remarked, "You like hearing the sound of your voice, don't you?"Without missing a beat, Masahide issued a soft chuckle before countering, "A curious thing to hear from someone who was just talking to themselves...""..."Deciding to simply ignore the man, Nobu continued observing his surroundings as Masahide led him and Yui through the estate. The interior of the castle really was massive, and, unlike the castles he had explored during his past life's trips to Japan, Inugama was largely comprised of stone and marble rather than wood and bamboo. The latter materials were still present, but, judging by how 'fresh' everything looked, they were a more recent addition to a pre-existing structure. If he had to guess, Nobu would assume they were one of the many ruins mentioned by Kumiko...a relic from the Age of the Gods..."With this, my duty has come to an end. I wish you both the best of luck."Breaking Nobu from his thoughts, Masahide gestured towards an adjacent bamboo door before offering a deferential bow and standing off to the side. At the same time, Yui moved away from Nobu's side, her head lowered in an uncharacteristically meek and servile manner that made him want to question her until the door spontaneously opened to reveal Senken."You certainly took your time..."Restraining the urge to call Nobu a brat, Senken stared up at his eldest son with arms crossed. In response, Nobu furrowed his brows, but, rather than mirror the man's actions, he cupped his hands in the way Kumiko had taught him, saying, "It's good to see you...father..."Blinking in surprise, Senken opened his mouth like he wanted to say something but nothing came out. Fortunately, just as he was beginning to feel like a jackass for behaving haughtily in front of his son, a gruff voice immediately shattered the tensions, asking, "How long are the two of you going to keep pissing around at the threshold? Come inside or leave. Stop dawdling."Snorting through his nose, Senken stepped aside, saying, "Come in..." before shifting his gaze to Yui and adding, "Both of you..."Fully expecting to have to wait outside, Yui was genuinely surprised by Senken's words. In spite of this, she managed to appear as calm and placid as the surface of a lake as she cupper her hands as a sign of respect. Her Grandmother had stressed that she should never lower her head to anyone except Nobu. This included Senken, who, despite being the Lord and Master of the Yoshitsune Clan, had no authority over her.Rather than admonish Yui for her ostensibly rude behavior, Senken just nodded his head before following the duo with his eyes. Once they had passed him completely, he directed his fiery golden eyes towards Masahide, saying, "You've done well, Masa. When things have settled down, let's have a drink."A stark contrast to Yui, Masahide had no choice but to bow in the presence of his Lord. The latter might not care about such formalities but it would be quite the scandal if people learned he didn't afford their Lord the proper respect. Thus, while he ultimately smiled in response to his Lord's offer, Masahide kept his head lowered as he replied, "It would be my honor."Nodding his head in approval, Senken uttered a curt, "You're dismissed." before promptly closing the door. He understood better than most that there were eyes and ears even in the heart of the Clan, so, while Masahide's behavior annoyed him, he didn't blame the man for following protocol. Instead, he waited for Masahide's presence to disappear before shaking his head and saying, "I'm going to go and retrieve Nana. If we keep her waiting, she's bound to cause a ruckus..."Snorting in response to his son's words, Senichi waved his hand in a dismissive manner, stating, "Then go. What are you waiting for? Permission? You're the Lord of Owari. Stop acting like a fool just because your son is visiting."With his brow twitching, Senken resisted the urge to shout as he replied, "Stop saying things that might cause a misunderstanding you damned geezer..."Grinning savagely in response to Senken's remark, Senichi was about to tease him further when the bamboo partitions behind him were suddenly blasted open by a burst of crimsonAura. This caused several of the surrounding oil lamps to spill, but, unlike traditional tatami made from rice straw, the materials used in the castle's were coated in a waxy residue to made them flame retardant."Where is my baby...!?"Demonstrating that they were, in fact, grandfather, father, and son, Senichi, Senken, and Nobu all smiled wryly as Nana zeroed in on the latter."Nobu-chan~! Yui-chan~!"Seizing the momentum from everyone else in the room, Nana made her way over to where Nobu and Yui were seated before squatting down and presenting the bundle in her arm, a breathtaking smile on her face as she happily chimed, "Look, look~! Meet your sister~!"Returning an awkward smile, Nobu peered into the crimson bundle with the intention of offering a few polite words. What none of the people in the room expected was for the infant to immediately cry out, arms flailing excitedly as a continuous string of enthusiastic baby sounds escaped her still-developing throat."Hime-chan...?"Confused by her daughter's extremely uncharacteristic response, Nana struggled to keep the infant in her embrace as Nobuhime wiggled about and flailed her arms in the direction Nobu.("Well that ain't normal...")Remembering the reason he had come to the capital, Nobu promptly pulled out the stone tablet before snapping a pick of the admittedly adorably little girl in his mother's arms. This ended up being a mistake, as, the moment he saw the information presented therein, regret unlike anything he had ever experienced washed over him...------------------------------------Name: Oda Nobuhime, Elizabeth JohnsonAge: 97 daysGender: Female, H:51.9cm, W: 5.1kg, B: 42.4cm, W: 43.2cm, H: 42.3cmBlood Type: A+Cultivation: N/AAura Units: 83/108Status: Divine Protection(+), Hungry(+), Sleepy(+), Excited(+)-Divine Protection: Blessed by the Goddess of the Six Paths. Drastically increases Luck so long as the recipient does not harm others. Removal Cost: Cannot be Removed-Hungry: She is hungry. Removal Cost: 1AU-Sleepy: She is sleepy. Removal Cost: 7AU-Excited: She is very, very excited. Removal Cost: Cannot be RemovedMain Hand: RightPreferred Weapon: Social MediaStrengths: Cute, Intelligent, Carnivorous, ReincarnatorWeaknesses: She is a babyOrientation: TrapsPreferences: Gap Moe, Big Dicks, Bareback, Softcore BDSM, Strangulation PlayFavorite Food: Friend Chicken, Cherry and Pistachio Ice Cream, Chicken Curry, Pickled Eggs......------------------------------------"No fucking way..."Though the name secondary name and Status were dead giveaways, Nobu nearly passed out when he read the rest of the infant's information. If he hadn't been sitting down, he very well might have."Nobu-chan...?"Noticing how pale Nobu had become, a palpable anxiety spread through the room as Nana held Nobuhime in her arms and habitually looked towards Senken. He had been her emotional anchor for the past twenty years, so, whenever she felt worried or concerned, she always looked to him for support.Though he was just as confused and worried as his wife, Senken's expression became resolute the moment Nana directed her gaze his way. Then, despite feeling that Nobu needed time to process whatever he had just learned, Senken's tone became firm as he shouted, "Hey, kid! Snap out of it! Can't you see you're making your mother worried...!?"In response to Senken's shout, Nobuhime released an ear-piercing scream, almost as if she were trying to protest what he had just said. This left Nana feeling more fretful than ever, anxiety visible in her countenance as she looked down at the flailing infant and attempted to calm her down."Would you stop shouting? You're making a scene..."Furrowing his brows, Senken was about to chastise Nobu for speaking against him when a sudden silence descended upon the room. This was strange in and of itself, but, to make matters eve more inexplicable, an awkward laugh emanated from Nobuhime's throat as the infant covered her mouth in embarrassment...Noticing everyone's gazes shift from Nobuhime to himself, Nobu's body tensed as he tried to think of what to say. Before he could, the middle-aged man that had been observing him like a hawk ever since he arrived broke the silence, saying, "Out with it, boy. Don't even try to hide anything."Feeling a sudden pressure pressing down on him, a wave of panic washed over Nobu's body as the rage he had been doing his best to restrain began to bubble up. Fortunately, just as he was about to tell the old fart to fuck off, Nana adopted a venomous look and tone as she glared back at him and growled, "Senichi-sama..."Though he directed a stern gaze towards Nana, Senichi gradually retracted his aura. At the same time, however, his tone remained firm as he said, "Everyone in this room has an obligation towards the people of Nian and the world abroad. Our fates have been tied together since that fateful day more than nineteen years ago. If he can't even trust us with the truth, who can he trust...?"Directing the last statement towards Nobu himself, Senichi made it very clear he wasn't going to settle for a half-assed explanation. Prior to hearing the prophecy from Imina, he had never cared about such things. Now that everything she promised was slowly coming to pass, he feared for the future of the entire world, not just the Oda Clan...Seeing his father and son having a staring match, Senken was about to try and pacify the growing tensions when Nobuhime garnered all of their attention with a few baby sounds and a gesture that resembled an 'okay' sign. The latter was clearly directed towards Nobu, who, after exhaling one of the most profound sighs any of them had ever heard, raised his head to explain, "She's my mom...I have no idea how it fucking happened, but this little bra...baby has inherited the soul of my mother from a previous life..."Expecting them to ask what the hell he was talking about, Nobu was surprised when Nana simply looked down at Nobuhime and asked, "Is that true? Hime-chan is Nobu-chan's Okaa-chan...?"Demonstrating she knew exactly what they were talking about, Nobuhime nodded her head with a 'serious' expression that didn't match her childish appearance. In response, Nana adopted one of her characteristically breathtaking smiles as she practically sang, "How wonderful~! I can't wait to hear all the stories about Nobu-chan's previous life~!"Confused by his second mother's response, Nobu's mouth hung open for several seconds as he found himself at a loss for words. He wasn't the only one in such a state. Senken and Senichi also had helpless expressions on their faces while Yui, unaware of the prophecy related to her Lord and lover, just stared off into empty space as if the conversation had absolutely nothing to do with her.........(A/N: I kind of feel bad for our boy. Learning the truth about Nobuhime isn't that bad. Learning her previous life's preferences is traumatizing xD...)

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

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~!)

Chapter 114: Revelation : Incredulity