Nobunaga Oda's Isekai Cultivation Experience

With Nobu demonstrating his ability to gather information pertaining to her deepest secrets, Nohime decided she may as well be direct, asking, "How did Danna learn about my knowledge related to poisons? Does it have something to do with your Heavenly Treasure?"Since this conversation immediately followed the one he had with his father and grandfather, Nobu wasn't surprised by the fact Nohime already knew about his Heavenly Treasure. After all, one of the central topics of their discussion had been elevating her to the status of a Mithril Lord. The only way to achieve this was by adding her as a friend, so, after a momentary pause, he nodded his head and answered, Yeah...about that..."......After explaining the basics he had gone over half a dozen times in the last two days, Nobu waited for Nohime to process everything he had said before asking, "How would you feel about coming to live with me on the mountain? You'll be able to improve much faster under the supervision of the Elders. Hell, you can even learn more about poisons."Had he asked her the same question earlier in the day, Nohime might have been offended by Nobu's words. Kunoichis were looked down upon, despised, and, most importantly, universally feared across the Nianese Archipelago. The notion of living among them as if they were normal people was completely asinine, but, without having to consider her response, Nohime promptly replied, "Danna is my husband. Unless you order me to stay behind, our paths are one and the same. Wherever you go, I shall follow.""Right..."Scratching the back of his head, Nobu resisted the urge to tell Nohime to cut it out with the overly polite, almost poetic speech. He would rather she just speak normally, but, understanding there was a very real chance this 'was' her norm, he elected to change the subject, saying, "In the next three or four days, I'll be able to add you to my Friends List. That'll provide you with a limited version of my Heavenly Treasure. After that, we'll be able to bump you up to the pinnacle of Silver before waiting a month or two to boost you to the peak of Gold. The end goal is to get you to the Realm of Mithril Lord before you accompany me to Owari-Asai in the South. Understood...?"Though they had just finished discussing the basics of Nobu's Heavenly Treasure, Nohime's body tensed when she heard the timeline he had laid out. His words indicated that she would be able to achieve the pinnacle of Gold in less than three months. If she were to tell someone unfamiliar with his Heavenly Treasure that it was possible to go from the pinnacle of Iron to Gold in three months, they would have looked at her like she was crazy. After all, it was a literal 100x increase to the base she had spent the last ten years cultivating...Unable to contain herself, a rare smile developed across Nohime's face as her body trembled from excitement. When she finally responded to Nobu's question, her usually emotionless voice carried the undertones of thinly veiled emotions as she eagerly answered, "Understood...!"Not expecting Nohime to suddenly stare at him as if he was a piece of freshly grilled meat, a wry smile developed across Nobu's face as he awkwardly looked around the room. Now that they had discussed themselves and their future plans, he really didn't know what else to say. He wanted to go and search for Yui, but, if he interrupted their conversation to go and look for another woman, he was pretty sure Nohime would revert to the cold and calculating beauty she initially presented herself as.("Damn...this is why I didn't two-time back in my previous world. Handling more than one woman at a time is a fucking nightmare...")Noticing Nobu's discomfort, Nohime's smile gradually faded as she quickly deduced what he must be thinking about. Fortunately, the preceding conversation had left her in too good a mood to have it ruined by the reality of her situation. She had also been made aware of the fact that Nobu didn't even know they were married until earlier in the day. Thus, rather than blaming Nobu, she placed all the blame on the women who had seduced him.Understanding that the best way to get back at the other girls was to make Nobu love and rely on her more than them, a calculating glimmer flashed across Nohime's eyes as she maintained a faint smile and proposed, "If it pleases Danna, might I suggest we return? I believe Lady Suzuki has been anticipating your arrival. When I last spoke with her, that woman from the Yoshitsune Clan was also present. The four of us can share a meal together before discussing the finer details of our stay with the Yoshitsune Clan..."Not expecting Nohime to be the one to suggest they wrap things up, Nobu stared directly at the raven-haired woman as if trying to see through her. She managed to appear calm and poised on the surface, but, if anything, that only made him even more suspicious."You hate Yui, don't you...?"Tensing imperceptibly, the smile on Nohime's face briefly froze before she invariably nodded her head and answered, "Indeed. It may be selfish of me, but, after arriving in the Oda Clan nearly ten years ago, I have always carried myself with the dignity expected of a future Daimyo's wife. I have no intention of intervening in your relationships with other women. However, even if you ask it of me, I cannot pretend I'm okay with what they've done. My pride has been irreversibly tarnished by those two interlopers. There may come a time when I'm able to come to terms with what they've done but I cannot imagine when or under what circumstances I might forgive them..."Having come to the conclusion that it was best to be honest and straightforward when conversing with Nobu, Nohime laid everything out as clearly and concisely as possible.Surprised by the unadulterated frankness of Nohime's response, Nobu found himself at a loss for words. There was even a bit of guilt building in the back of his mind, but, compared to the guilt he had been feeling after learning the circumstances of the Yoshitsune Clan, it was pretty small. After all, he hadn't even known Nohime existed prior to this morning, and, compared to the experience others had been forced to endure, spending a decade in a lavish castle wasn't particularly difficult.Resisting the urge to argue in Yui's favor, Nobu decided to shelve the issue until Nohime had the opportunity to witness the lifestyle of a Kunoichi directly. It was nearly impossible to change the mind of another person without compelling evidence. Nohime's behavior made it pretty clear she viewed Kunoichi in a similar manner as the rest of Nian. This made her a bit of a bigot, and, if there was anything Nobu's previous life had taught him, the only thing that could change the mind of a bigot is themselves. He should know. He was quite the bigot himself...Shaking that thought from his mind, Nobu surprised Nohime quite a bit by patting his lap and saying, "Come over and take a seat."Opening her mouth, Nohime wanted to say something, but, no matter how fast the gears of her mind turned, Nobu's words had completely derailed her train of thought. Intimacy, even in private, wasn't particularly common among the Nianese people. In the regions surrounding temples, it was even frowned upon, so, for several seconds, Nohime found herself unable to speak, much less act.Rolling his eyes, Nobu added, "I'm not going to do anything. Besides, we're husband and wife. My way of doing things is also completely different from the way normal Nianese people do things. If you're serious about walking the same path as me, you'll need to get used to things like this. I don't mean to sound like a manipulative asshole but there are at least a dozen or so women who would happily sit in my lap. Yui included..."Since Nohime decided to be open and honest with him, Nobu figured he ought to do the same. He had no interest in changing at the present moment, and, if his suspicions about the world basically be an adult game were accurate, there was a very high probability he would be sleeping with other women in the near and distant future. If Nohime became withdrawn and resentful as a result of his relationships with other women, their relationship would quickly become a powder keg...Imagining Yui sitting in Nobu's lap and being intimate with him, a look of disgust briefly flashed across Nohime's face. In spite of this, she rose to her feet before approaching Nobu and taking a seat in his lap. Her restrictive kimono made this both awkward and uncomfortable, but, just as she was thinking of adjusting her position, Nohime's body tensed as Nobu wrapped his arms around her as support.Though it was a bit scummy of him, one of the techniques Nobu had picked up in his previous life was talking to pouty and distant women when they were trapped in his embrace. It was surprisingly difficult to remain upset when someone held you tenderly and whispered sweet nothings into your ear, so, after waiting for Nohime's to settle down, he adopted a comforting tone and said, "I'm not going to lie or try to convince you I'm a good person. I'm a greedy and selfish person at heart. Hell, I'm literally planning to take over so I can unfuck a few of the things I hate about Nianese society..."Grasping one of Nohime's hands, Nobu used his other hand to draw her closer as he added, "I can't be the husband you want me to be. Things might have been different if we met as children but that ship sailed long ago. Now, the only thing I can do is make all of your other hopes and dreams come true. You're free to hate, resent, and even loathe me. Just don't take it out on the others. I'm literally willing to shed blood, sweat, and tears for you. However, if you harm the people I care about, don't expect any mercy..."Feeling Nohime tense within his arms, Nobu added to her confusion by planting a kiss atop her head and hugging her as tenderly as he could manage. Then, for the better part of ten minutes, they just stayed like that until the tensions in her body slowly faded away. Near the end, she even rested her head against his chest, so, seizing the opportunity, Nobu said the words he had been holding back since the start, "I'm sorry I wasn't here for you when you needed me most...I let you down. I let all of you down. Now, even if you despise me, I'm willing to spend the rest of my life paying for that mistake...of that, you can be certain..."......While Nobu was in the middle of his confessional, a certain golden-haired Goddess was keeping a close eye on his exploits. This was none other than Imina, and, if any of the other Gods caught her doing such a thing, they wouldn't even be able to put their shock into words. After all, she was one of the most notorious Gods in regards to her disinterest in the mundane lives of humans. It was one of the main reasons the God of the Path had placed her in charge. They believed she would be able to perform her duties with an objective mentality, and, for the better part of three-hundred-million years, Imina had done exactly that.Unfortunately, thanks to the carelessness of a few Gods, Imina's job had gotten significantly more difficult. A few of the more powerful members of the Godly Pantheon had decided to 'spice things up' by granting power to a few promising mortals. This quickly became a trend in the Divine Realm, and, as a result of the rampant increase in people wishing to be reincarnated into different worlds, Imina's workload had increased by several orders of magnitude. To make matters even worse, there were even a number of delusional individuals who thought they could claim her as their prize prior to reincarnating.After a while, Imina simply got tired of dealing with the people appearing at her desk, so, rather than handle everything herself, she petitioned the God of the Path to create a system to expedite the process. This made her job a lot easier, as, rather than listening to the demands of increasingly arrogant fools, she simply needed to look over their file and check off a few boxes while the system handled the rest. This led to a marked increase in the number of complaints made against her, but, as most of these came from idiots who attempted to usurp the Gods using the various 'cheats' they had received, she was never chastised for her behavior.Until recently...Shortly after sending Nobu on his way, Imina received a personal visit from the God of the Path, her father. He had noticed her mistake even as she was making it, but, instead of stepping in to prevent it, he allowed Nobu's reincarnation to be processed in the hopes of teaching her a lesson. Now, she had to make sure things worked out for him without directly interfering with his life. This was easier said than done as her father had only given her permission to use her Divine Power three times.Under normal circumstances, Imina wouldn't be concerned with making a simple mistake. The life of a single human, at least from the perspective of most Gods, was utterly meaningless. Their only purpose was to serve as a point of reference for events that transpired in much higher planes. Her father was also the biggest softie in all of creation, so, even if her actions resulted in the destruction of entire metaversal constructs, Imina knew he wouldn't be too angry with her.What Imina had never expected was for her father to disbar her from receiving his affection until she had remedied her mistake. Nobu's life might be completely meaningless as a human, but, with the passage of time, the Soul within his body would eventually mature into a God. The experiences it accumulated across its reincarnations would affect their penultimate nature and temperament, so, taking advantage of the fact he existed at all points in time, the God of the Path showed Imina what Nobu would eventually become. To make matters even worse, he showed her the fate that awaited her if she continued down her current path of indifference...Though the prophecy frightened her, it was the threat of having their routine father-daughter time cut short that compelled Imina to 'fix' Nobu's life. After all, her father would never allow anything bad to happen to her, so, even if Nobu's Soul eventually matured into a God of Vengeance, there was nothing he could do against the God of the Path. Thus, rather than fret over a future that was constantly changing, Imina focused on fixing Nobu's life so she could receive headpats from her Papa.........(A/N: Is this a motherf**king Jo-I mean, EPIC reference...!? Also, this chapter is a long boi.)

After sitting with Nohime a while longer, Nobu was beginning to feel a little bored. He didn't mind sitting in silence but it wasn't exactly his preferred way of spending time. Thus, after a good twenty minutes, he said, "We should get going. I'm fucking starving."Hearing Nobu's words, Nohime slowly opened her eyes before removing her head from his chest. For a moment, her expression appeared notably listless, but, by the time she looked up, the placid sheen across her eyes had given way for a far more focused look as she asked, "You're in a hurry to see that woman, aren't you?"Furrowing his brows, Nobu was about to say something before Nohime beat him to the punch, adding, "Very well. I suppose I can't put it off forever. Just promise me we'll have more moments like this in the future. It was...pleasant..."Not expecting Nohime to say something that many would consider cute, Nobu's brows inverted as he answered, "Uh...sure? I mean, I don't really mind. We'll have plenty of time for things like this in the future..."Nodding her head in understanding, Nohime rose from Nobu's lap before ironing out the creases of her kimono using her hands. When she was finished, she turned around before pausing when she noticed Nobu's eyes rise from her backside to meet her gaze...Scratching the back of his head, Nobu rose to his feet before shamelessly stating, "I was checking to see if there were any wrinkles..."With a gaze that seemed like it could pierce through anything, Nohime stared at Nobu without so much as a single change in expression as she said, "I see..."......With Nohime to guide the way, it only took a few minutes for Nobu to reach the lounge-like room where his mothers and fiancee were staying. His entrance caught the attention of all three girls, but, before anyone capable of speech could say anything, Nobuhime cried out in excited baby noises as she flailed her tiny baby hands in his general direction.Giggling in response to her daughter's antics, Nana carried Nobuhime over to Nobu. Then, despite the obvious protest in the latter's eyes, she proferred forth the excited infant, teasing, "Don't make a fuss. This is practice for when you have children of your own. Hime-chan also seems rather fond of you. You don't want to make her cry, do you?"Playing off her mother's words, Nobuhime earned a deadpan stare from Nobu by gathering tears in her eyes and making restrained, sobbing noises. This earned him a sharp look from Nana, who, not taking no for an answer, practically forced Nobuhime into his arms.("Really, mom? You're gonna do me dirty like this...?")As if she could read his mind, Nobuhime giggled in response to the dull expression on Nobu's face. If she could talk, she would tell him this was revenge for all the times he pooped, peed, and puked on her as an infant. Instead, she adopted the kind of infectious smile only a baby could manage as she stared up at him and intoned a cutesy, "Awaa~"Sighing helplessly, Nobu surprised everyone present by cradling Nobuhime in a completely natural manner. Most people, especially men, would tense up when holding an infant for the first time. The fear of dropping them was deeply ingrained into the male psyche, so, seeing how effortlessly Nobu tucked Nobuhime into his arm, Nana couldn't help pressing the tips of her fingers together as she happily, "My baby is going to be a great father..."Resisting the urge to roll his eyes, Nobu gently bounced Nobuhime in his left arm as he passed his gaze between Nana and Yui, asking, "Have the two of you already eaten...?"Though she couldn't take her eyes away from the smiling face of her daughter, Nana managed to shake her head in response to Nobu's words, answering, "No. We decided to wait for you and No-chan to return..."As if remembering something important, Nana's brows briefly perked up as she shifted her gaze to Nohime's face. When she saw the relaxed expression on her daughter-in-law's face, a wave of relief washed over Nana's mind. She wasn't quite sure how things would turn out, so, seeing them stand near each other as if it was completely natural, Nana concluded things had gone well.Understanding Nana's thoughts, Nohime ceased staring at Yui long enough to offer a polite nod and the briefest hint of a smile. This caused Nana's countenance to become even more radiant than usual as she clapped her hands as an expression of merriment that also conveniently summoned a handful of servants. They had already been waiting with appetizers, so, while the chefs worked on a multi-course meal in the kitchen, Nana had Nohime and Yui flank Nobu before forcing the latter to recount everything that had transpired since their separation the previous day. It didn't matter that she had already been made aware of everything. She simply enjoyed observing the three, make that four of them, sitting together.........After a much longer than anticipated dinner, Nobu found himself in yet another precarious position as his mother had insisted that he, Yui, and Nohime share the same bedroom. As a result, he found himself in the unenviable position of having to play mediator for two girls who clearly didn't enjoy being in the same room together.Yui wasn't much of an issue due to her temperament, but, as Nohime had made clear during their conversation, she resented both Yui and Inami for 'seducing' him. She didn't go out of her way to say anything overtly antagonistic but Nobu could tell by the tensions in the room she would rather strangle Yui than share a bed with her."Listen...I get where you're coming from..."Shaking her head before Nobu could finish, Nohime's expression appeared calm and stoic as she stated, "It's fine. I have already prepared my heart. If this is what Danna desires...I will not oppose it..."As if to reinforce her statement, Nohime reached for the fastening cord of her obi only to hesitate the moment her fingers made contact with the banded white cord. It was only for a brief moment but it was more than enough for Nobu to react, saying, "Hey, hey, hey. Calm the fuck down. Don't get me wrong, I'm more than happy to accompany you. You've got an amazing body, and, truth be told, I can't wait to get my hands on it. That doesn't mean I want you to force yourself..."Pulling Nohime's hand away from the cord of her obi, Nobu was thinking of what he should say to try and ease tensions when the deadpan woman flatly replied, "I wasn't disrobing with the intention of consummating our marriage. I need to change into my evening wear...a fastened kimono makes poor sleepwear..."Blinking in surprise, Nobu released Nohime's hand, mumbling, "But...the way you were acting..."Raising her brows ever so slightly, a faint smile developed across Nohime's face as she explained, "I have never disrobed in front of a man before. Is it wrong to feel a little nervous...?"Taking advantage of Nobu's stunned silence, Nohime deftly released the fastener of her obi, her expression calm and stoic even as her heart thumped furiously in her chest.If she were being completely truthful, Nohime wasn't particularly concerned with being seen naked. The thing that most worried her most was how Nobu might react. She had worked hard to maintain her figure, but, due to her limited cultivation resources, she appeared a bit older than she otherwise would have. She even felt that Nana looked a fair bit younger than she did so it meant quite a lot to hear Nobu comment on how 'amazing' her body was...What Nohime didn't know was that Nobu actually had a thing for older women. Even if she looked markedly older than she currently did, he wouldn't mind in the slightest. Rather, with an 85cm bust and 86cm bottom, Nohime was remarkably curvaceous for a woman who barely crested 159cm...Emphasizing this, Nohime allowed the two halves of her pitch-black kimono to fall away from her body in a completely natural way. The fact she was completely naked underneath the velvety fabric didn't come as a surprise. What drew Nobu's eyes were her visibly hardened nipples, the soft lines outlining her abdominal muscles, and the neatly trimmed black pubes drawing attention to what lay beneath."Holy shit..."Though it wasn't what she was expecting to hear, the edges of Nohime's smile curved upward ever so slightly as she sent a sidelong, triumphant glance towards Yui. Unfortunately, the latter, as if she wasn't bothered by her presence in the slightest, was currently in the process of brushing her hair in preparation for bed...Noticing the shift in Nohime's gaze, Nobu tilted his head as if to obscure her vision. This drew her eyes back to him, and, for a brief moment, he got to see her fluster internally as her eyes widened in shock. Before she could even think to apologize, however, he snaked his hands into her kimono, his actions completely natural as he drew her closer and said, "I changed my mind..."Opening her mouth, Nohime was about to ask what he was talking about when Nobu suddenly bent down to seize her lips. This caused her eyes to turn round as saucers, not because she was concerned about the sudden kiss, but because she had yet to scrub her teeth. She was afraid her breath might stink, but, as if he didn't care in the slightest, Nobu's hands sank into her bottom as he picked her up and forced her to stand on the very tips of her toes.Having never kissed before, Nohime was at an extreme disadvantage against someone like Nobu. He might not be particularly talented, a point Inami had made on numerous occassion, but he more than made up for his lack of skill with tenacity. By the time he extricated his tongue from Nohime's mouth, the usually stoic maiden had a ruddy complexion as she looked up at him with smoldering black eyes...Seeing the desire contained in the depths of Nohime's eyes, Nobu couldn't help cracking a wolfish smile. He had cheated by investing a bit of Aura into removing the Tuna status noted amongst her Weaknesses. A part of him had been tempted to see if he could remove it through persistent effort, but, feeling it was one of the things that made her behave coldly, Nobu had only hesitated a brief moment before removing it completely. Now, Nohime gave off a remarkably similar impression to the many aggrieved housewives Nobu had encountered in the past. It was a little awkward knowing he was the reason for her deeply suppressed sexuality, but, confident he could more than make up for lost time, Nobu began peppering Nohime's neck with kisses as his fingers roughly kneaded the soft and surprisingly large mounds of flesh decorating her backside.........Though she wasn't particularly surprised by Nobu's behavior, Yui couldn't help raising a brow as she observed Nohime squirming and gasping in response to his affection. She had previously come to the conclusion that Nohime was a textbook example of an arrogant and frigid female Noble. Now, however, she was exuding the aura of an impassioned young kunoichi eager to explore the limits of their sexuality...Correctly assuming Nobu had done something to cause the change in Nohime's behavior, a wry smile developed across Yui's face as she shifted from combing her hair to fastening it into a loose ponytail. The downside to having inordinately long hair was that it constantly got in her way. This was especially true during sex, so, expecting Nobu to attempt to bring her and Nohime together through intercourse, Yui took the necessary steps to make sure it wouldn't get in the way. There were few things more annoying than having someone inadvertently step on her hair in the middle of changing positions. With Nohime joining in, Yui was anticipating that a considerable number of 'accidents' would happen.........She wasn't wrong.......(A/N: I need someone as understanding as Yui in my life...)

"My intentions align with those of most Nianese women in my position. I want to secure a place for myself and make sure my children are adequately prepared for the future. My dream is to become one of the most influential women in Nian. To that end, I will do everything in my power to support your hopes, dreams, and ambitions..."After learning a bit about Nobu from Nana and Yui, Nohime decided to take a gamble by standing her ground and staring her future Lord in the eye. This would have been an extreme faux pas under normal circumstances, but, with everyone informing her how much of an exception her husband was, Nohime resolved herself to take the risk.Not expecting Nohime to stand her ground, Nobu found himself at a momentary loss for words. He half-expected her to behave similarly to the servant girl, Kaeda. Instead, she maintained a calm and composed demeanor, almost as if she were trying to evaluate him on the fly.Briefly calling to mind the time his mother had made him attend therapy, Nobu promptly shook away his extraneous thoughts before asking, "That's it? You don't want to become like a scholar, a painter, or an artisan? Don't tell me the only thing you've ever aspired to be is someone's wife..."Regretting the words even as they left his mouth, Nobu's expression formed into a frown when Nohime promptly replied, "My fate was decided long before I was born. Now, I am doing what I must to secure the best possible future for myself and my children. The children of carpenters are fated to be carpenters. The children of farmers are fated to be farmers. As the eldest daughter of the Saito Clan, my fate was to become your wife.""..."Though he had anticipated such a response, Nobu still found himself at a loss. The most annoying thing about the situation was that he knew Nohime's response wasn't even unusual. In the present era, people were basically born into the position they would remain in their entire life. There was a chance you could change your fate by becoming a warrior or discovering a Heavenly Treasure, but, the moment you began to stand out, everyone around you would do everything in their power to either undermine you or take your treasures for themselves...Realizing that this might be the catalyst for him choosing retainers from peasant backgrounds, an exasperated sigh escaped Nobu's throat as he ran his fingers through his hair.("At this point, I'm going to end up convincing myself that even mundane shit happens because of fate or some other contrived bullshit...")While fate and destiny were undoubtedly very real things, Nobu understood it didn't really change anything. When it came down to it, he was still the person making decisions about his life, so, after turning away from Nohime and taking a seat, Nobu gestured to the cushions across from him and said, "Take a seat..." in an audibly fatigued tone.Though she was a little confused by the spontaneous change in Nobu's behavior, Nohime returned an affirmative nod before taking the designated seat. Then, for the better part of three minutes, she silently observed the former until he said, "Listen...I'm going to be perfectly honest with you...I don't care about becoming Daimyo or ruling over others. I'm also not a fan of the customs and traditions of Nian. That includes the custom of arranged marriages..."Despite appearing calm on the surface, Nohime's body tensed as she listened to Nobu's words. Her decision to stand her ground now felt like a mistake. Fortunately, just as her mind began racing for a means to convince Nobu not to annul their engagement, the latter appended, "If we're going to make things work, you need to keep that in mind. No matter what positions I hold in the future, my ultimate goal is to settle down and enjoy a leisurely retirement. Before I can do that, however, there are a lot of things we'll need to 'fix' in regards to our society as a whole..."Pausing to take a deep breath, Nobu's expression became serious as he stated, "First and foremost, the whole line of succession bullshit can go fuck itself. If we do have children in the future, they will be able to choose their own path. I'm not going to shoehorn my sons into politics and I sure as hell won't marry off my daughters for the sake of establishing or strengthening an alliance. If anyone so much as tries to convince me otherwise, they can fuck right off. I don't need cancerous tumors who only know how to maintain a fucked up status quo at my side..."Feeling reinvigorated by his own words, Nobu's aura began to leak out a second time. He felt a lot better after stating his intentions openly. Better yet, Nohime didn't seem particularly troubled by his words. Instead, she returned an understanding nod before stating, "I understand. As your wife, I will do everything I can to support you."Following her words, Nohime attempted to perform a dogeza-like bow. Before she could, however, Nobu interjected, stating, "If you're going to be my wife, you'll need to keep your head raised. From now on, the only people you should ever bow to are those you deeply respect or admire. Bowing as a courtesy is also acceptable, but, in every other situation, you should carry yourself with the same dignity you showed a few minutes ago...the wives of Oda Nobunaga bow to no one..."Since he was fully intent on marrying Yui, Nobu had already come to terms with the fact he would have multiple wives. Fortunately, this was remarkably common, not just in Nian, but throughout the world of Terra. Nobu suspected this was because the world he had found himself in was basically a bastardization of an adult game, but, as there wasn't anything he could do about it, he decided to just go with the flow. After all, he had basically ruined his reincarnation by wanting to keep his dick. Might as well use the damn thing.With that in mind, Nobu stared directly at Nohime. She seemed to be contemplating his words, but, upon noticing his gaze, she immediately became more attentive...Now that he was looking directly at her, Nobu realized that Nohime, much like the other important women he had encountered since his reincarnation, was a remarkably beautiful woman. They were also husband and wife, so, if he really wanted to, there was nothing preventing Nobu from pushing her down and consummating their marriage. Instead, he pulled out the stone tablet and snapped a pick of the obsidian-eyes beauty to get a better understanding of the woman fate had conspired to have him marry...------------------------------------Name: Saito NohimeAge: 18Gender: Female, H:159.3cm, W: 44.8kg, B: 85.8cm, W: 58.9cm, H: 86.3cmBlood Type: A+Cultivation: Metal Infusion Technique: Peak Iron SoldierAura Units: 118,399/120,013Status: Cautious(+), Spiteful(+), Curious(+), Excited(+), Aroused(+)-Cautious: You are an anomaly to her so she isn't sure how to act. Removal Cost: 83AU-Spiteful: She is troubled by the fact you have impregnated other women. Removal Cost: Cannot be removed.-Curious: She wants to know more about you. Removal Cost: Cannot be removed.-Excited: She is looking forward to the future. Removal Cost: Cannot be removed.-Aroused: She wants to have your babies. Current Arousal: 39%. Reduction Cost: 40AU. Removal Cost: Cannot decrease below 25%Main Hand: LeftPreferred Weapon: Needle, Concealed Dagger, PoisonStrengths: Intelligent, Clever, Excellent Hearing, Femme Fatale, VirginWeaknesses: Clever, Voyeuristic, Has a habit of Eavesdropping, Tuna(+)-Tuna: Has very little interest in sexual acts. Removal Cost: 993AUOrientation: Oda NobunagaPreferences: ImpregnationFavorite Foods: Miso Soup, Pork Ramen, Dango......------------------------------------Though Nohime's Spiteful(+) Status was the first thing Nobu paid attention to, it was her Preferred Weapons that caused him to adopt a serious expression on his face. Her Strengths and Weaknesses also painted a pretty damning picture, but, instead of jumping to conclusions, Nobu surprised her by asking, "You use poisons and carry a concealed dagger...?"Not expecting such a question, Nohime was unable to prevent her body from tensing. Her father had taught her to basics of poisoning before sending her to the Oda Clan, and, due to her limited cultivation base, she had spent a considerable amount of time mastering the basics. She never had the intention of poisoning the members of the Oda Clan, but, from a subjective point of view, it was a problem simply knowing how...Noticing the word Anxious(+) appearing within Nohime's Status, Nobu promptly clicked the (+) in an effort to ascertain what she was thinking. Fortunately for her, the information provided by the stone tablet was scarily omniscient at times. It didn't explain her every thought but the information provided within was more than enough to exonerate her in the eyes of Nobu."Relax. So long as you don't go around poisoning people out of spite, I don't really care how much knowledge you have regarding poisons. Just keep in mind that I can always uncover the truth if you get any funny ideas..."Exhaling an almost inaudible sigh, Nohime visibly relaxed when she realized Nobu wasn't going to expose her. If others knew about her affinity with poisons, they would never trust her. If he wanted to, Nobu could even use it as a justification to annul their marriage without having to return any of the lands her father had gifted as a dowry. It was the ultimate blackmail material, yet, as if he didn't care in the slightest, Nobu actually attempted to allay her concerns rather than leveraging the truth against her...Offering the first sincere smile Nobu had seen on her face, Nohime stated, "Rest assured. The only reason I studied poisons was due to my limited cultivation base. It was an effort to safeguard myself against those who might use my powerlessness against me. I have never, not even once, considered using my knowledge against a member of the Oda Clan."While this wasn't the complete truth, Nohime wasn't truly lying. The thought had crossed her mind a number of times, but, understanding she would never get away with it, she had never thought to put her wayward fantasies to practice. Most of her efforts had gone toward gathering resources and strengthening her position in the eyes of Nana and Senken. The only vial of poison she carried with her was the same variety that every female Noble of Nian carried. It was intended to help them take their life if they were ever overrun or at risk of being captured. After all, there were things far worse outcomes than a swift and painless death.........Though she was considerably less volatile than Nobu, Yui had started to feel increasingly agitated by their long separation. She was supposed to be his guardian, yet, for the past twenty or so hours, she had seen neither hide nor hair of the person she was supposed to protect...Noticing Yui's frustration, a knowing smile developed across Nana's face as she gently rocked the sleeping Nobuhime in her arms. She could recall how she felt in similar circumstances, so, after a moment of consideration, she adopted a motherly tone and said, "It's going to be okay, Yui-chan. You trust in Nobu-chan, don't you...?"Hearing Nana's words, an exasperated parted Yui's lips as she suppressed her growing irritability and answered, "Indeed. Nobuna...Nobu has proven himself to be someone worthy of my respect and trust. If it's him, I'm certain everything will work out..."Adopting a teasing smile, Nana mused, "Respect and trust are important, but, if those were the only things you felt, you wouldn't this frustrated, would you~?"Understanding what Nana was trying to say, a faint blush spread across Yui's face as she promptly averted her eyes. This was the worst thing about the present situation, as, despite being known for her airheadedness, Nana was surprisingly sharp when it came to matters related to love.........(A/N: That went a hell of a lot better than expected...')

Chapter 129: Promise : Resolution