"My lord, the seal of the Holy Mountain has discovered something strange."
A priest wearing a hunting coat and a high hat hurried over, looking slightly frightened.
"What are you panicking about?"
Kamishiro Chizuru, the person who stands at the top of the alien world in the island country, even in terms of influence in his own country, is even more powerful than the old master of Longhu Mountain who will dominate the world by himself in the future.
She was wearing a broad and exquisite hunting coat, waving her water sleeves as wide as flowing clouds, and she looked graceful and majestic.
Even after hearing such news, there was no trace of discord on his face. He was still calm and elegant, and his graceful demeanor seemed to have inherited a hundred years of classical charm.
Even the priest who came to report slowly calmed down under the influence of her momentum, took a deep breath, and then reported:
"I just received news from Cuizi, the witch stationed at the Holy Mountain, that there is something wrong with the sealing node responsible for suppressing it. She has a bad feeling and hopes that the shrine can send someone to check it out."
"Oh, it seems that some little mice have sneaked over recently,"
Kamishiro Chizuru lightly opened her red lips. Although she spoke contemptuous and disdainful words, her expression still looked dignified and sacred. She turned her neck slightly, her slender and charming eyes stared at the cloudy sky, revealing a
A smile that means something incomprehensible.
"Forget it, I originally wanted to see if they could handle it on their own, but since they are so bold and have provoked the temple, I will reluctantly do it and personally bring an end to their journey."
She gently stretched out her cuffs with her slender, white fingers, flicked her green fingertips, and a colorful phantom butterfly fluttered its wings and flew away.
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Mount Fuji.
"How was it?"
Gao Gen looked at Gu Jiting, who was slightly out of breath, with concern.
"That's it,"
Gu Jiating wiped the sweat from his forehead, "This way they will definitely be able to detect the damage to the seal, but if they want to guide the volcano to erupt on time, they need to make more arrangements. And there may be no way to hide the movement..." "It doesn't matter, I have arranged all the manpower for the whole sex. As long as we can still stand today, I will ensure that no one can disturb you!"
Wugensheng said decisively.
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Time passed by minute by second, and when the layout of Taniki Pavilion was gradually completed to about 80%, the members of the samurai family arrived.
The three sword masters, Ishikawa Hide, Yagyu Houquan and Mochizuki Moriun, took the lead in person, walking menacingly at the front, followed by a large group of armored samurai with swords behind them.
On the Higo Mountain side, Fuma Jiro and Hattori Kawazo appeared alone, but the other ninjas were missing.
"Haha, the three sword masters are really a grand spectacle,"
As soon as they met, Fuma Jiro began to taunt, "Let me see, Yagyu Tengu Guards, Ishikawa Buddhist Soldiers and Mochizuki Sword Ninjas... They are such great names, I was so scared that I almost didn't dare to come and meet you!"
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This sounds like he is saying that he is timid, but in fact, matched with his sinister tone, he is clearly mocking the three sword masters for not daring to come to meet them unless they bring three strong soldiers to defend themselves. p>
"You!"
Yagyu Hōkōn had the hottest temper, and he was also the swordsman who looked down on ninjas the most. In addition, he was already very upset after having his home stolen, and he was ridiculed so blatantly, so he immediately became angry and glared.
I want to draw my sword.
"Brother Yagyu, don't worry,"
At this time, Ishikawa Hide reached out and held his shoulders, his tone of voice was neither slow nor hasty, "You two, since you proposed the peace talks, please state your requests directly. This level of provocation will not only
There is no point other than wasting everyone’s time.”
"Doesn't it make sense?"
Fuma Jiro raised his eyebrows specifically at Yagyu Hōgōn, "Why is this not what I saw?"
This undoubtedly made Yagyu's military power rise again.
However, directly irritating the other party and then fighting is not in line with the ninja side, or Chi Yao's purpose. In order to buy time for Gu Jiating, they need to talk here for a while longer.
So he manipulated Hattori Kawazo to stop Fuma Jiro: "What the Ishikawa family leader said is reasonable, but it is not what we want, but what are you willing to pay in exchange for your clan land and the clansmen controlled by us?
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Although this statement is a bit anti-customer, it can be considered as entering the normal process of bargaining.
After Ishikawa Hide frowned slightly, he considered and said: "I heard that your Ninto unfortunately died for the country. We are deeply sorry for this. We hope that we can send him a funeral to express our gratitude."
This is said euphemistically, but it actually means paying to redeem people and land.
For the three major samurai families that have been passed down for hundreds of years, they no longer care much about things like money. Any trouble that can be solved with money is not a trouble.
But ninjas are different. They don't have their own industry, and all they earn is hard-earned money.
But if an agreement is reached so easily, then why delay the time?
Fuma Jiro, who was responsible for playing the black face, banged the table and angrily said: "Why, it's not enough to play tricks behind the scenes. This time, let's change it to blatant bribery, right?! I tell you, your clan is now
It's in our hands, and the money is ours!"
As soon as these words came out, the three family heads couldn't help it.
Although they no longer care about ordinary money, they can't bear the accumulation of several generations being wiped out like this!
Yagyu Houquan's hand once again grasped the hilt of the sword, and he was ready to pull it out if he disagreed. Ishikawa Hideya, who was always calm, shook his head slightly, feeling a little disgusted by Fuma Jiro's greed.
Seeing that the atmosphere was tense again, Hattori Kawazo quickly grabbed Fuma Jiro and took over the conversation, "Only financial compensation is not enough..."
After his relaxation, the negotiation returned to the normal rhythm of exchanges of words.
At this moment, a team of luxuriously dressed people came to the foot of the mountain.
"Gong, Mr. Palace Secretary! Why are you here in person?"
The witch who was responsible for stationing around the holy mountain looked shocked and quickly saluted.
"Although mice are small, they can bite people. If I don't come, you might not be able to deal with them."
Kamishiro Chizuru's eyes narrowed slightly, and Zhanran's brilliance flickered faintly in them. She waved her sleeves and shouted softly, "Seal the mountain. From now on, no one is allowed to enter or leave the Holy Mountain area."
"Yes, Lord Palace Secretary!"
The witch and the priests who came with her responded in unison.
"Then it's time for a game of cat and mouse..."
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Halfway up Mount Fuji.
Chi Yao withdrew his distant gaze and said softly: "All the targets have been met. Brother Gu, you can start your performance."