Chapter 2104 The swordsman who pretends to be his grandson seriously
On the way back to Tawen Mountain City, Yiyin had already sent someone to summon the leader of the secret censor, Yagyu Munomiki.
Harano may not have taken Yukino's words too seriously at first, but Yoshigami has always believed that Yukino will do what he says.
Because Yangno has been in business for so many years, she has formed the character and habit of bargaining as a businessman, thinking that she can negotiate anything.
However, Yukino won't.
Yukino is the sharpest sword in the island country. Even if the sword is broken and rusty, it is still a weapon and can still kill people.
If Yukino said she wanted to kill someone's whole family, she would definitely think about how to kill them all. She would not joke about killing.
The development of New Shintoism depended on Takada Yono. She had a shrewd mind and could get a lot of money to develop Shintoism.
But the one who protects the New Shintoism is Yukino behind Haruno.
Battosai, the executioner of the Shiba family, and the Mibu wolf wearing Yamagata Haori under her command were once the nightmare of countless people.
Yoshigan does not want Shinto to have a violent conflict with Buddhism, but even if he is a god believed in by the New Shinto, he cannot suppress the expansion of the New Shinto.
To put it nicely, it means that a fanatical believer is desperately trying to spread his belief. To put it badly, it means that a mad dog that cannot be restrained will bite everywhere.
Ever since the Takada sisters tried to learn the practices of Nanbanism, New Shintoism has become completely different from the original polytheistic Shintoism.
This is determined by the nature of monotheism, and no one can stop it.
In the name of love, conquer paganism, eradicate heresy, and dedicate everything to the gods. This is a religious fanaticism that even the gods themselves cannot stop.
Yoshigan knew that he could not really restrict Yukino's actions because the New Shinto religion had formed its own monotheistic belief system.
Without Yukino, there will be others who will sacrifice their lives for their faith. Since New Shintoism cannot retreat, it can only make the Buddhist sects give in.
When Yoshihiro returned to Tamonyama Castle Residence Hall, Yagyu Munenomi had been waiting in the side room for a long time.
Sitting on the main seat, Yiyin wiped his face with the towel handed by the servant and said with a smile.
"I heard that you recently went back to learn new sword skills from the old swordsman, and your swordsmanship has improved again."
Yagyu Munomi said respectfully.
“I have received the saint’s heavenly grace, so I should work hard to make progress and serve the saint in a better state.
My mother has lived in seclusion for many years, and has made a breakthrough in her understanding of the sword. This time she ordered me to return to my hometown to learn the sword, in order to teach a living person the true meaning of the sword."
Yiyin chewed on the meaning of his words.
"Living Sword..."
Yagyu Munaki bowed.
"Hey, my mother has officially taught me the secret technique that she has learned over the years, which is to take it without a sword. It is meant to be a living sword. If you don't kill people, you will win by not being killed.
I have selected talented people from the censorship secretly to study, so that they can better serve the public's rewards and share your worries."
Yiyin touched his chin and smiled.
"It's interesting. You have always been loyal to your duties. I am very satisfied."
Yagyu Munomi bowed and thanked him, and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.
A spy leader who exerts too much effort in suppressing internal affairs and is too proactive in his role as a hawk or lackey often does not end well.
Originally, the Yagyu-gumi was only responsible for the area of Kinki Shiba, but Munaki Yagyu has become more and more proficient in it over the past ten years.
Kesheng had Tianxian in his mouth, and once he was reorganized and transformed the Yagyu-gumi into the secret censor, he immediately put the Yagyu clan on the fire.
The Anxing Censor has the power to supervise all the divine leaders. His power is more than ten times greater, and his responsibility is so heavy that it makes Yagyu Sect's teeth ache.
As the sky dictates, Yagyu Munomi does not dare to complain about the saint, but she cannot just watch her family fall into a pit of fire, right?
The main body of the Yagyu group is the heirs and disciples of the Yagyu family. Naturally, the Yagyu family will be the backbone of the reorganized Anxing Yushi. If something goes wrong in the future, it will be all over.
The Ankyo Censor seems to have great power and is responsible for supervising all the god leaders under Shiba. However, in the case of the Shiba family, each god family has its own little calculations, and Yagyu Munenomi is nothing in their eyes.
Those with small status and great power will be doomed in the future.
Somoku Yagyu was so scared that he didn't even dare to close his eyes when sleeping. That's how Yagyu Munegen gained from years of hard training and created the sword-free, living sword thing.
The name of the secret censor sounds good, but in fact he does the dirty work and takes the blame. The deeper he gets involved in the divine realm, the greater the trouble he will run into.
Therefore, if you can't help but kill people, don't kill people. This is the true meaning of the living sword.
I can't afford to offend anyone, so just don't use a knife or a gun.
If something is found, arrest it if you can. If you can't catch it, don't use the knife. If you are stabbed, it is considered a work injury. If you are stabbed to death, it is considered death in the line of duty. Saints can't let us, a group of secret censors who are loyal to their duties, bleed and shed tears, right?
Yagyu Munenomi made up his mind to follow the path of the turtle, only investigating without using the sword, and being beaten and killed when something went wrong. This fulfilled the saint's mission to the maximum extent and also protected the safety of the Yagyu family.
It is pitiful to say that a great swordsman of a generation was so frightened that he did not dare to draw his sword before he encountered any trouble, and did not allow his subordinates to draw their swords. He was also extremely cowardly.
From a Chinese perspective, this is simply unbelievable. How can two generations of swordsmen from the Yagyu family become such a grandson?
But in the island country, it is really normal.
The island country is a closed society with clear hierarchies. Warrior Ji is at the bottom, so she can only work diligently and with her head down. Her husband cannot participate in the fraternity activities between husbands of the Wu family.
When a Hime Warrior reaches 100 koku or above, he becomes a middle-level cadre with a little say in the Hime Samurai Order.
And her husband is eligible to participate in the tea party held by the husbands of the Wu family.
When the Ji warrior reaches Qianshi, he is a high-level warrior and has a place in the retainer group.
The husband can also say a few compliments at tea parties, and is no longer as silent and obedient as before.
When the Hime warrior reaches Wanshi, she can be called a daimyo and step onto the threshold of the ruling class. Her husband will also be surrounded by the husbands of her retainers, the Hime warriors.
This is an island country, a suffocating society where classes are clearly defined and everyone must learn to read the air, understand their own position, and stand firm.
The Yagyu family was not of high origin, and it was a blessing that Yagyu Sogan was lucky enough to become the eldest son of Ashikaga Shogun.
If you want to advance further in the hierarchical society of the Wu family, I'm afraid it will be more difficult than reaching the sky.
Fortunately, the Yagyu family was blessed with good fortune. Yagyu Munenomi established his position early in the Battle of Yamato and served the Shiba family with military exploits.
Over the years, Yagyu Munomi has worked hard and has finally become a distinguished veteran. Although his family status is not high, he is not looked down upon by others and is regarded as a lowly person by others.
The Yagyu family has the Sengoku Tomoyuki territory gifted by the saint. The territory is indeed not large, but they are among the first batch of Shiba heroes. There is a certificate of gratitude written by the saint in their home. The gold content of the certificate is too high.
Therefore, as long as Yagyu Munomi does not make mistakes, the Yagyu family will surely become the meritorious retainers of Shiba's opening, and their wealth will be guaranteed for generations.
The more this happens, the more cautious Yagyu Munomi becomes. Whether he is a grandson or feeling cowardly, as long as he can survive well, this swordsman does not mind being laughed at for being timid.
Because this is an island country, where hierarchy is well-ordered and the lower class will never get ahead, the Yagyu family is already very lucky, and Yagyu Munomi does not dare and cannot live up to this hard-won luck.
Yoshigan and Yagyu Munenomi laughed and chatted a few words. The servants on the left and right had done their duty and bowed to leave.
After everyone left, Yoshihiro changed the topic and asked about Yagyu Munomi.
"Are those Buddhist sects in Kyoto still surviving recently?"