He's just a little "strong" in his self-esteem, not an idiot.
It was a demon, after all, and had roamed the world for many years!
……
"My lords, we are in a remote and impoverished place, and there is really nothing to serve you."
"These are some local specialties from our village, and the last of our rice. Please don't find them lacking!"
Outside Maple Village, the Hojo family's army camp.
Granny Feng, along with several young girls and villagers, was speaking respectfully to Uchiha Eizo, who was seated at the head of the table.
However, before Uchiha Sō could respond to Granny Kaede...
Knowing that he would have to play the "bad guy" on this trip, Mitsuaki Akechi glanced at the things that Granny Kaede had brought.
"You're the priestess Kaede, right? Why don't I see your granddaughter Kagome among those chosen to serve? Is she really your granddaughter?"
Before coming, Akechi Mitsuhisa had advised his lord that simply being kind to these "mountain villagers" was useless.
Ideally, a subordinate should play the role of the picky "bad guy" to create conflict with the other party, and then the head of the family should step in to bestow "favors".
In this way, the other party will be more "hard-working" in fulfilling the demands of the family supervisor.
Therefore, don't be fooled by the fact that the reason Akechi Mitsuaki made trouble was that Kagome wasn't among the girls sent by Granny Kaede.
Even if Kagome were among them, Akechi Mitsuhisa would still "furious" on the grounds that sending such an "indecent" girl was an attempt to insult his lord!
To achieve his lord's goals, Akechi Mitsuhisa was willing to sacrifice everything!
At this moment, the family warriors around who were unaware of the situation immediately revealed hostile gazes.
"My lord, please allow me to explain."
Granny Feng buried her head deep in the ground, still determined to fight to the death against the monster.
When facing human nobles, he strangely couldn't muster a strong attitude.
"That's enough, Guangxiu, don't be rude anymore."
Seeing that the atmosphere was about right and Granny Feng's attitude was better than expected, Uchiha Ei spoke up, dispelling the tense atmosphere.
"Magistrate Maple, thank you for the tribute from your village. I will have someone reciprocate with copper coins of equal value."
"As for these girls, please take them back with you. We came here not to collect supplies, nor to vent our stress."
"Thank you so much!"
Upon hearing this, Granny Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she was also puzzled by the other party's goal, judging from their current attitude, they seemed to have no malicious intent.
After all, Kaede Village had no ability to resist the Hojo clan's army.
Even with Inuyasha included!
Moreover, the enemy has more than just these troops.
The head of the Hojo family, the overlord of the East Sea, means that if you offend Kaede Village, there is no way out.
"May I ask what brings you gentlemen here?"
Seeing that the other party's attitude was relatively kind, Granny Feng mustered up her courage and asked.
"What can we do to help?"
"monster!"
After glancing at the white-haired Granny Feng, Uchiha Xiang didn't say anything more.
"My ninjas discovered traces of a great demon on the battlefield of Kawagoe, not far from here."
"In order to ensure that the actions of the Hojo family are not affected by the great demon, I came to this village where the priestess Kikyo once lived."
"Let's see if we can find some help. Although the Kikyo priestess has been dead for many years, she should have left behind some legacy, right?"
"After all, according to my intelligence, your village is one of the few paradises in this chaotic world that is not disturbed by monsters."
Grandma Feng trembled, her heart leaping into her throat.
She had heard about the great battle that took place on the Great Plains of Takeno, but what she never expected was...
A great monster has appeared!
Is it because the Shikon Jewel has reappeared in the world?
It attracted the attention of the great demon!
So, is the current head of the Hojo family simply worried that the great yokai will affect the ongoing war?
Or perhaps he had also heard of the legend of the Shikon Jewel and wanted to come and seize it?
Granny Feng's face was a mix of emotions as she lay on the ground, caught in a dilemma.
"Hey, Miko Kaede, did you hear my lord's question?"
The role of "villain" naturally fell to Akechi Mitsuhisa, though he didn't think a small village possessed the power to deal with a great demon.
In his view, even if it were to deal with that great demon, all that was needed was for the lord to summon the monks, onmyoji, or shrine maidens of Odawara Castle.
Even if that's not enough, we can just recruit more human exorcists from outside.
Human beings have been able to live on this land not because of anyone's "pity".
Moreover, that witch died decades ago.
However, since the lord has made up his mind, Akechi Mitsuhisa will definitely cooperate.
Moreover, judging from Granny Kaede's current reaction, Akechi Mitsuhisa thinks that Kikyo might have actually left behind something good.
“My lord, my elder sister Kikyo did indeed leave some legacy in the village back then.”
"But over the years, I've exhausted myself protecting the village and going out to exorcise demons."
"There are no treasures in the village that can fight against the great monster."
"However, for the sake of the Hojo family's great cause, I will go and fetch my elder sister's last remaining talisman, hoping it can lend you a helping hand."
Between two evils, choose the lesser. Maple Granny, who had lived for more than fifty years, made her decision before Akechi Mitsuhisa could continue to press her for answers.
The most urgent task is to disregard the existence of that great demon, stabilize the Hojo family first, and also find out the other party's true intentions.
Therefore, Kikyo's legacy must be preserved!
It must be handed over!
"Thank you very much."
After thanking him, Uchiha Eiji, unsure if it was genuine, became very curious about the spiritual energy system of this world.
Chapter 234, Prelude
After stabilizing the Hojo family, Granny Kaede led the villagers behind her out of the army camp.
Go and retrieve the so-called legacy of the bellflower.
When Granny Kaede and her group returned to the village, they met up with the villagers who were anxiously waiting for the results, Kagome, and Inuyasha.
"My lord, there's something wrong with that priestess, Feng!"
Akechi Mitsuyuki immediately stepped forward and spoke to Uchiha Sō.
"It's alright!"
Upon seeing this, Uchiha Sho's eyes flashed with a strange light, and he casually picked up the fried soybeans beside him and began to eat them.
Who is he? He is the Heavenly Emperor of the Divine Court of the Great Luo Realm.
He's seen it all. Besides, if it weren't for the fact that he was worried about the high-end combat power of this world and that it might affect his conquest of the world, he would have already summoned the power of his true form, forcefully reversed the laws and environment around him, and shattered everything.
Of course, with his intelligence, he came up with a solution in the blink of an eye.
"I'll just give you a sample of the so-called legacy of Kikyo that the shrine maiden Kaede sent over; keep the rest."
"At the same time, tell the soldiers to be on high alert and be prepared to deal with monsters."
"Therefore, I have the family working overtime to produce secret weapons to deal with the Nitta and Takekawa families without any hesitation."
"Hey!"
Akechi Mitsuhisa nodded, then turned and gave orders to make arrangements.
However, before leaving, he offered some words of concern.
"My lord, would you like to move to the rear for the time being?"
"If a monster does attack, please allow me to lead men to subdue it on your behalf."
"Need not!"
Uchiha Eiji waved his hand with a smile, stroking the Muramasa sword Sirius in his hand.
As a Heavenly Dao avatar that was teleported here, I naturally also have "trump cards" given to me by the original body...
……
"Grandma Feng, what is the purpose of Lord Daimyo's visit?"
Upon returning to the village, Granny Feng was immediately surrounded by the villagers, who asked her a barrage of questions with great trepidation.
Although the Hojo daimyo kept the gifts offered by his villagers, he later returned the girl who had accompanied him.
The villagers in this chaotic world were all in disarray.
"Don't worry!"
At this moment, even Granny Feng was filled with unease.
But looking at the villagers around her, she could only force herself to cheer up.
He gestured to Kagome and Inuyasha, who were further out, to remain calm for the time being.
He then reassured people.
"This is the famous Kirin of Sagami, the head of the Hojo family. I believe everyone knows his illustrious name."
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