In this crossover anime, many ruthless and powerful figures reside in my territory.

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Haytham instinctively opened his mouth, and a drop of blood entered his throat.

Suddenly, a flood of information rushed into my brain.

"You're only familiar with breathing techniques now, you don't know how to use energy yet."

"The methods of cultivating light and shadow that I have given you are in your blood. Try to master them using the cyclical thinking I have taught you."

"You haven't adapted to the changes yet since you just saw the medicine. Go and rest first. You will complete your rehabilitation training at the Epsilon base next."

"I will have you lead a team to Winterport in six days."

Hayeson felt incredibly tired and definitely needed to rest.

He went to the bathhouse under the guidance of the female sergeant, intending to clean off the residue on his body first.

As for Lister, he returned to his office first.

In fact, he held a pessimistic view of this eastward trade plan.

Because Esdeath and Sakazuki were the only two people who came this time.

He had a vague feeling that the people the system recruited for him were those who could help him in the present or in the future.

For example, Madara initially gave him the ability to protect himself, while Aizen created a confrontation with Madara, diverting some of Madara's attention.

Yuri later gave him the ability to rapidly develop his territory, while Muzan was a recruiter he could control who could provide him with the physical enhancement he needed most, helping him complete his first transformation in strength.

Haytham was an excellent subordinate and leader, capable of serving as the commander of the ocean exploration team.

Esdeath will be the perfect general in the future, helping him conquer cities and territories, while he hasn't thought of Sakazuki yet.

In short, Esdeath and Sakazuki, recruited by the system, made him somewhat uneasy. Perhaps this eastward expansion plan would encounter many obstacles, or perhaps the alien races would make a comeback against Red Maple Territory.

As Lister pondered this, he looked out the window at the Royal Guard's training ground, where Esdeath and Reina were engaged in combat training.

It's always good to prepare early, no matter what.

Although the Red Maple Basin is large, its resources are insufficient to fully support his ideal world.

Let him make good use of all the people and things he has.

Chapter 123 The Future Female General Needs Training

Six days later, at dusk, at the Red Maple Fort's drill ground.

"boom!"

Wearing a special training bodysuit as part of the Royal Guard, Esdeath spun several times in the air before delivering a kick to Rena's raised palm.

The moment her ankle was grabbed, she braced herself with both hands and spun around like a top, kicking at Lena's face with her other foot, but it was easily dodged.

The next second, she was thrown into the air by Lena with terrifying force.

When Esdeath regained her balance and returned to the ground, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Lost again!

Despite her progress these past few days, she still couldn't beat Reina, the captain of the Royal Guard.

No, she couldn't beat the other four squad leaders either.

The guards around them, watching the two fight, had serious expressions on their faces.

Five days ago, when Esdeath first joined the Royal Guard training, she couldn't even beat an ordinary member.

But even without using spiritual power, Esdeath could defeat them with her breathing techniques, physical strength, and terrifying combat instincts.

Even Lena had to admit it.

Esdeath is a genius in battle.

If it weren't for the fact that she and the other squad leaders had obtained fragments of Lister's soul and could share Lister's power and experience, they probably would have been surpassed by Esdeath very quickly.

Just then, a male voice broke into the duel.

"Esdeath, it's time to study."

Esdeath withdrew her attack and turned to look at Lister, who had arrived there.

"it is good."

She then took the long dress handed to her by a teammate and put it on. She then followed Lister to the library on the sixth floor of Red Maple Castle, where she had been studying for the past few days.

The library wasn't just for the two of them; there was also Haytham Kenway, who was studying books about the United States of Ahmora in a corner, and Michihae Aura and Inoue Orihime, who, like her, had been taught by Lister.

"Miss Esdeath, I saw the battle just now, it was really cool!"

Orihime Inoue, who hadn't yet changed out of her winter clothes, excitedly grasped Esdeath's hand and smiled brightly.

Esdeath gave a happy, soft "hmm".

She loved Orihime's smile; it was as pure as snow and as warm as sunshine.

"Orihime, have you finished your homework?"

"It's finished, Brother Lister, look!"

Orihime took out a book and casually opened it, only to find a crayon drawing inside, drawn like a ten-year-old child's scribbles, innocent and full of imagination.

"This is an assignment for art class."

Lister gently patted Orihime's head and lovingly gestured for her to sit down next to him.

Aura then used his magic to pour everyone a cup of black tea, including Haytham, who was reading in the corner.

Esdeath sat down and opened the books she had been studying these past few days.

The Baruts tribe teaches hunting skills and a small amount of literacy, so she basically only knows hunting, cooking, and wilderness survival.

It seems that this is why her husband, who forced her to become his wife, demanded that she learn other things.

"Today we will learn this."

Esdeath focused intently on the book in front of her, listening to the magnetic voice she had been hearing most often lately.

Just like yesterday, we started by teaching some popular literature and general knowledge, and then talked about the history of war from ancient times to the present and the process of famous battles.

For some reason, she found reading war history very enjoyable, without any sense of hindrance. She also liked to put herself in the shoes of the generals in the book, as if she were the commander who was leading the army to hunt down the enemy.

Gradually, she became immersed in Liszt's voice.

In retrospect, although the past few days have been somewhat uneventful, they have been much more fulfilling than her life hunting dangerous species on the northern border.

Six days ago, her husband told her that she needed to train and study in order to pass the test, and she agreed.

At first, there was nothing for her to do except train with the guards; she was simply asked to go around with them.

For example, strolling through Red Maple Town with a woman named Kanae and discussing places that can be changed;

He inspected places such as the Gotei 15's headquarters, the administrative building, and the ninja village training grounds.

Head to Epsilon Base to see the mechanized troops, test physical data, and observe the assassination combat training of a man named Haytson.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the red maple forest with two seemingly very strong people, one named Uchiha Madara and the other named Aizen Sousuke;

She received private instruction from her husband, accompanied by Aura and Orihime;

Then came the life-or-death battle with her husband in the duel space, which was also her happiest time.

Because at that time she could attack freely.

However, she is often the one who gets abused.

But this is also quite good.

If the prey is too easy, it becomes boring.

She'll eventually become strong enough to hunt down her husband!

She must become the strongest!

Because the weak are destined to lose everything! Only the strong survive!

……

"Esdeath, how's your hair styled like this?"

Moonlight streamed through the window into the room.

Esdeath sat on the soft rabbit cushion in a duck-like position, while Lister combed her hair from behind.

Her long, icy blue hair cascaded down her back and was braided into a large braid.

She didn't intend to ask why Lister always styled her hair after she took a shower.

She had asked similar questions many times before.

For example, why do I sometimes cook for her? Why do I hold an umbrella for her when it snows? Why do I sometimes take her to see flowers? Why do I give her a ring?

Each time, Liszt would answer, "I would like to do so."

If you ask too many times, there's no need to ask anymore.

"Esdeath?"

"Yes, that's convenient too, the braids can be used as weapons."

"If you're satisfied, I'm going out now. Want to come along?"

"it is good."

Esdeath stood up, her ice-blue, semi-transparent tulle nightgown draped down, just covering her thighs.

Outside the room, illuminated by moonlight, was a brightly lit living room.

"Betty! Give me back the remote!"

"I won't pay it back! I won't pay it back!"

"Captain Lena, what position do you think we should use later?"

"Ah!!! Don't talk about this now!"