Crossover: A Different Inuyasha

With a pair of bright eyes, she looked at Inuyasha reproachfully and said...

"Alright, the Nine-Nine Toad is coming to the shrine to report today, so you should sit down and listen to it. You should act like a king."

"The clothes are ready now."

As Feng spoke, he reached out and took Inuyasha's hand without further ado.

The half-demon, who had always worn the same style of clothing since childhood, looked forward to being led by her around the side corridor of the main hall, through a small hanging flower gate, and into the living area of ​​the backyard.

The priestess pushed open the lattice door of the east room, pressed Inuyasha down on a low stool in the center of the room, and then turned to rummage through the trunk in the corner.

Inuyasha sat on the stool, watching her bend over and rummage through things, and gave her a heads-up.

"Feng, if it doesn't show off my handsomeness, I won't wear it, okay?"

"Isn't that obvious? Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are?"

Feng glanced back at Gouzi, his voice tinged with barely suppressed smugness.

"When it comes to art, monsters can't compare to humans. You'll be satisfied with this outfit."

As she spoke, she finally pulled out neatly stacked folds of cloth from the bottom of the box, turned around, and unfolded them in front of Inuyasha.

It was an exquisite garment made primarily of fire rat fur.

The garment is made of crimson, with continuous cloud and thunder patterns embroidered in dark gold thread along the collar, cuffs, and hem.

The stitches are fine and neat, hidden in the light without being ostentatious, but when a little light shines on it, a deep and lustrous sheen flows out.

The fabric is more structured and thicker than the original Fire Rat Coat, yet it remains supple.

The neckline is also trimmed with silver-gray piping, outlining a neat and dignified silhouette.

Inuyasha paused for a moment, then reached out and touched the embroidery on his sleeve.

"...Did you make this yourself?"

"if not?"

"Who told me to fall in love with a philandering dog demon? If I don't put in more effort, when I die of old age, you heartless bastard, you'll probably turn around and start fooling around with a female demon and a new lover."

Feng spread out his clothes, went behind him, slung them over the back of the chair, placed his hands on his shoulders, and spoke close to his ear.

"It took me more than half a year to sew it. Your fire rat fur coat is already rare, so I can't just find any tailor to ruin it."

"I did the stitches myself, one stitch at a time. I learned the cloud and thunder pattern from a master craftsman for half a month before I dared to start."

"If you dare say it's not pretty, I'll take it back and hang it at the door as a curtain."

Feng spoke fiercely, but her fingertips gently gathered his collar, smoothed the fabric along the shoulder line, and then moved from the side to the front, bending down to tie the dark red belt around his waist.

Inuyasha listened to the long string of words without saying a word, looking down at the skillful hands that were deftly moving across his chest. The fingertips occasionally brushed against his clothes and occasionally touched his collarbone, carrying a slightly cool body temperature, as he let her do as she pleased.

Feng tied his belt, took two steps back, crossed his arms, and examined the belt for a moment.

Sunlight streamed in slantingly from the open door, bathing Inuyasha in its light.

The crimson robe gleamed with a warm, dark luster under the light, with cloud and thunder patterns meandering along the collar and cuffs, contrasting with the long, silvery hair to create a dignified yet flamboyant elegance.

The half-demon tilted his head slightly, his golden eyes squinting in the light. His brow relaxed, and his chin lifted slightly. The laziness was partially suppressed by the fabric of his clothes, revealing the composure of a powerful being that was well concealed beneath.

Feng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

"Hehe, my skills aren't bad, are they? Looking at it this way, it's even more luxurious than Sesshomaru."

The priestess walked up to Inuyasha, tilted her head and looked him over again, then smoothed out a tiny wrinkle on his collar with a satisfied and affectionate gesture.

"Tsk tsk, now when they go out, no one will dare to say that the Lord of the Eastern Kingdom is an unkempt, unruly dog ​​demon."

Inuyasha looked at the crescent-shaped eyes in front of him and reached out to stroke her eyebrows and eyes.

Five years have passed since he awoke, and Feng has now entered his thirties.

Based on the average lifespan during the Warring States period, she would already be of grandmother age.

"You stupid woman, don't worry about those trivial things."

"Just do your own thing, and leave the rest to me."

Feeling the man's gentle touch and hearing his vulgar words, Feng perked up and said, "Okay, okay."

"The god-making plan, the resurrection plan, I'll just wait and see."

When Feng said this, he didn't really have confidence in his heart—in all the world, from ancient times to the present, how many people have truly achieved this?

Those immortals and gods recorded in history books and legends—in the end, they are nothing more than stories made up by people around the campfire.

Having lived to her thirties, she has seen too many things blown away by the wind, and has long since learned not to expect too much, but to cherish the present.

'At least, I'm happier than Kikyo, and more than ninety percent of all women in the world.'

Feng looked up and smiled at Inuyasha, who knew her inside and out and immediately became displeased.

Kikyo and him were taken advantage of because of a lack of trust.

"Huh? Inuyasha, what are you trying to do?"

"Wait, the Nine-Nine Toad is about to..."

"Oh~"

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The light inside the hall was dim. The toad knelt on a futon at the lower end of the table, and the teacup on the low table in front of it had been changed three times.

As the tea soup went from hot to warm, and from warm to cool, he would pick it up every now and then, take a sip to moisten his throat, and then put it down again. His back remained straight, and his hands rested on his knees, his posture as upright as a small bronze statue placed in front of a Buddhist shrine.

Birds would occasionally flit across the eaves outside the hall, their shadows sliding across the paper door and back again.

Just as he was about to burst into urination, he finally heard footsteps outside the door.

"Lord Inuyasha!"

The toad immediately lowered its body even further, its forehead almost touching the floor.

Inuyasha stepped across the threshold, the hem of his crimson robes brushing against the wooden surface with each step.

He walked to the head seat and sat down, leaning back in his chair. He casually adjusted his cuffs and tilted his chin down.

"We've captured the last Uesugi territory. If there's anything else, get to the point."

"Yes, sir Inuyasha."

The toad straightened up, its gaze falling on Inuyasha, pausing for a moment.

People rely on clothes, and Buddhas rely on gold plating.

The crimson robes accentuated the silver-haired lord's features, making him appear composed, noble, and magnificent in the sunlight.

'It's completely transformed!'

The toad withdrew its amazed gaze, cleared its throat, took out a scroll of silk from its bosom, unfolded it and laid it flat on the floor in front of its knees, and said solemnly with its eyes lowered.

"Reply to Inuyasha-sama."

"According to statistics, the Eastern Kingdom has unified the entire territory of Musashi Kingdom and currently has a total of 130 cities - 17 of which are large cities, all of which were once the main cities of human daimyo."

"A total of 5,437 villages are registered, distributed throughout the entire territory of the Eastern Country and the newly developed areas in the surrounding areas. Most of them live along rivers and can cultivate the land near water."

After several years of experience in government affairs, Jiujiu Chanchu has become more skilled and adept at management, and can readily provide data on people's livelihoods.

"In terms of population, the total number of registered households in our country is approximately 65,321, which translates to a population of approximately 406,000."

Inuyasha rested his chin on one hand, listening intently.

The data reported by the Nine-Nine Toad does not include Luo Shengjing and Shan Jianjing, but rather ordinary people outside of those two capitals.

Rashomon is under the jurisdiction of Rashomon and controls all demons in the world; it is a military institution directly under Inuyasha.

When the Eastern Kingdom launched its blitzkrieg, it first reported to Yura, and then handed it over to the shrine.

Zenkenkyo was directly under the jurisdiction of the shrine and gradually became a large-scale integrated agricultural base capable of supporting and raising a thousand yokai.

At the same time, it is also an educational center for gathering and cultivating talents from all over the country—all the traditions collected from the families of famous nobles are here.

Seeing that the silver-haired monarch did not ask any questions, the toad continued speaking.

"Regarding farmland, after nearly five years of continuous reclamation, the eastern country now has approximately 72,000 chō of paddy fields and approximately 53,000 chō of dry land, totaling more than 125,000 chō."

"In total, the total grain production of the Eastern Kingdom this year is about 1.5 million shi. According to the usual calculation, it can feed about 500,000 people. Our Eastern Kingdom currently has a population of over 406,000, which is enough to be self-sufficient this year, and there will be about 200,000 shi of grain left to be stored in the granary."

"Over the years, five large granaries have been built, storing 700,000 shi of grain."

Upon hearing this, Inuyasha's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he nodded almost imperceptibly.

With guns and provisions in hand, plus the White Dew and Thunder Beast, the foundation of their rule was unbreakable.

Seeing this, the Nine-Nine Toad felt reassured and continued, "Now that peace has been established, the manpower for farming in various places is gradually becoming more abundant."

"Based on the current situation, reducing the number of samurai this year can free up about 20,000 to 30,000 able-bodied men to be used for new land reclamation."

He gathered the silk scroll, rolled it up again, and respectfully held it up with both hands.

Inuyasha waved his hand and placed it on the table in front of him, so that Kaede could come and look at it.

He pondered for a moment, then gave the instructions.

"Let us rest and recuperate for five years, and focus all our efforts on developing agriculture and animal husbandry within our borders. The monsters' power should also be used where it is needed—dredging waterways, building dikes, and repairing roads."

"Five years later, the granaries are full, cattle and horses are plentiful, and the Northeast is unified."

The toad lowered its body, its voice filled with barely suppressed heat.

"I will obey your command, sir."

After finishing their business, Toad Nine-Nine reported several interesting stories from the Eastern Kingdom. At the end, he mentioned a monster that the witch Rito had reported during the attack on Uesugi territory.

Hearing the description from the Nine-Nine Toad, Inuyasha's eyes lit up, his ears perked up slightly, and he leaned forward, making the air seem heavier with his sudden change of posture.

The toad immediately composed itself.

Inuyasha chuckled.

"A damned stinking worm from the gutter dares to offend the might of our army."

"Pass down my order—"

"Whoever captures him alive and brings him before me shall be granted a spirit robe and enter the Luo Sheng realm!"

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Chapter 67 Sesshomaru's Motives, Rashomon's Demonic Intentions

Deep in the mountains and forests on the eastern border.

A stream meanders through the rocks, its waters gurgling softly, shimmering like scattered silver in the afternoon sunlight.

A small bonfire was burning by the stream, with a few dry branches on either side of it, and two cleaned river fish strung on top of them.

The fish skin curled slightly as it was licked by the flames, and the dripping oil made a soft "sizzling" sound, sending up a wisp of smoke carrying a smoky aroma.

Xie Jian, who was wandering around with his master, was squatting by the fire, occasionally reaching out to turn the thin twigs skewering the fish, then pulling his hand back and shaking it a couple of times, his fingers, which were burning hot from the fire, fanning themselves back and forth in the air.

A few steps away, on a smooth, flat gray stone washed by the stream, sat Sesshomaru, whose brows now bore a more mature air.

Her long, silvery-white hair cascaded down her shoulders, gleaming with a cool, soft light in the sunlight.

He turned his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the downstream stream, his golden eyes half-closed, his expression indifferent.

The wind rustled through the treetops, the sound pressing down from above, only to be drowned out by the sound of water.