Book 7: Chapter 33: Four Wrathful Kings

Book 7: Chapter 33: Four Wrathful Kings

At the rear of Mount Ooe, there was a vast abyss where the winds howled year round. It was said that if you jumped into this hole you would reach Yomi.

Shuten Doji stood at the entrance of the abyss, flame red hair flapping in the wind yet his sturdy and robust body stood motionless like a heavy mountain.

“Your Highness, do you really believe the words of that human sword miko?” Ibaraki asked from behind him.

At this moment:

Whoosh! Whooshh! Whooshh!

From the abyss appeared three figures.

“Yes, we are also confused. Why did your highness uncharacteristically spare that human woman?” A male figure commented, his voice sounded weird, as if it was out of control.

“Your highness, could it be that you’re feeling affection for that Uesugi Rei?” A longhaired graceful female figure asked.

The third figure was tall and sturdy, yet remained silent and hidden in the shadows.

Shuten stared deep into the abyss, smiling wickedly, “Heh, Momiji, aren’t you a woman too? Can it be that I cannot have another female subordinate?”

“Ehehehe, your highness’ words makes Momiji worry for herself.” The female figure walked out of the shadows to Shuten’s side. Her hair was delicately decorated and she was wearing a beautiful red white kimono. She was slender and enchanting, radiating the allure of a mature woman. This was Momiji, the woman who had once fought Lily in Mino.

“Momiji...” Ibaraki looked at her and sensed her immense presence, “Did you also reunite your soul?”

“Naturally, how could I ignore what’s happening? Of course I would return, reunite with the part of my soul that was training in the mountains and help his highness defend Tanba.”

“Your highness, that woman, Uesugi Rei, you haven’t answered my question.” Momiji questioned again.

The current Shuten was only 1.9 meters tall, to him, body size could be manipulated at will.

“Ehehe... since I have you four wrathful kings here, why would I care about a mere blade maiden? I’m merely playing the long game... that woman is merely one of my important pawns.”

“Your highness’ words make Momiji emotional, but did your highness think I would not know that Uesugi Rei is not an ordinary woman?”

Shuten just continued to view the abyss, the surrounding endless mountains and the rolling clouds and mists with a bewitching smile.

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Tens of thousands of miles southwest of Tanba, within the endless jungle.

At the end of May, the jungle was sweltering hot.

Minamoto no Shimizu1 wore only a thin white vest with flowing sleeves exposing her upper arms and shoulders. The vest was attached to a short white skirt and her legs were covered in black tights.

Shimizu felt around her neck, seeking the broken ancient jade hidden within her vest.

Though she had found some intact ancient jades, she felt that they were all lesser than the mysterious broken ancient jade.

The ancient stone gate was unchanged, and only the ancient rainforest on the other side could be seen.

“Sister Lily, what happened to this world? Did...did something happen to Heian-kyo? When can I return to your side...”

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Heavy rain!

It was dusk, Lily and her group planned on resting here, but the group was too big and Lily was unwilling to be the only one with an umbrella, so the entire group was soaked.

Lily was not only drenched wet, she was also wearing white clothes. Her wet clothes hugged her graceful figure and showed hints of her skin.

Within the Tsunaga Sisters at least half preferred women, so Lily’s appearance attracted many of their eyes. These women expressed their desire without restraint, in their minds, they were all women, so there was no need to be shy or ashamed. Manytimes, they were even more explicit than men.

As Lily walked, there were two female samurai staring at her rear, with her clothes hugging her form under the rain, and the natural twisting and squeezing of the walking, it was pretty revealing.

Blushing, Lily could only pretend to not know and walk as conservatively as possible. She complained in her heart, ‘Haven’t I already worn Aiiri’s armor in the past? Ignore it.’

She still felt that set of armor had hidden secrets, though she was unwilling, she would still wear it again. Either way, there were only women here, if they had to look, then so be it.

Wouldn’t it be stranger if she cared?

“Kagami Lily.”

Within the rain, Igarashi Kaede stood behind Lily calling her.

Looking at her vigilantly, “You? What’s the matter?”

“Follow me.” Igarashi ordered.

“Sorry, this is an army march, don’t you understand military law? I really don’t want to fight with you.” Lily coldly replied.

“I am not one who doesn’t understand the stakes. Today, let us not compete martially, let us compete through the scholarly arts. Regardless of victory or defeat, I promise you that I will put my grudge on hold until after the war. I simply don’t want to leave any regrets.”

“Relax, I won’t do anything as silly as ambushing you, just take care of your subordinates.”

“Enough nonsense, Kagami Lily, dare you compete?”

“You should at least tell me what we’re competing in?”

“Follow me and I’ll naturally tell you. I, Igarashi Kaede, am a person of my word, this will be a fair competition. Are you one who lacks the courage to follow me?”

“What are we competing in? Can’t we do it here?”

“Hmph, in case you lose, I think you won’t be willing to compete in this place.”

Lily looked into Igarashi’s eyes before nodding, “Very well, I will follow.”

Robinxen: Oh right yeah she exists too.Robinxen: This name.