Gacha games can't save this bizarre world.

After two or three hundred years of development, Edo-Kyoto had become a huge city.

Moreover, the Japanese concentrated their resources and created the Kyoto Area around Kyoto, which encompasses a radius of 100 kilometers. That area is huge!

The entire Kyoto metropolitan area encompasses nearly one-third of the population of Japan, exceeding 30 million!

That's why people say that if you want to make a name for yourself in Japan, you have to go to Kyoto!

You've never been to Kyoto, and you haven't made a name for yourself there. How dare you call yourself someone important?!

……

Zhao Hao spread the word that he was going to march on Kyoto. The entire world of Shikoku was immediately thrown into turmoil.

Although Yasuo, the great swordsman, had previously expressed a desire to make a name for himself in the world of the four kingdoms, I never expected it to be done so hastily… no! It was with such decisive action! Truly worthy of the title "Great Swordsman Yasuo"! So spirited!

The news spread at noon, and by evening people were already coming to see him.

Chosogiyama goes without saying; he was one of the earliest original shareholders.

Accompanying Chosokiyama was the equally determined Miyoshi Sankichi.

In Shikoku, the Miyoshi family can be said to represent one-third of the human forces in the underworld; without the Miyoshi family, the world would be incomplete.

Moreover, just as Chosokabe sent Chosokabe to serve as a bodyguard, Miyoshi Sankichi gritted his teeth and brought his only daughter with him.

She was only thirteen years old, and it seemed she had some kind of congenital illness; she looked weak and frail.

"Sanhao Shochu greets Lord Yasuo." The girl with long, jet-black hair bowed respectfully, though she couldn't help coughing twice.

Zhao Hao looked at Miyoshi Sankichi: "Damn it, what do you mean by this? I'm going to take people to Kyoto to kill people and seize territory, and you've sent your sick thirteen-year-old daughter here. Do you think my plan is too easy and are making it more difficult for me?"

Also, what's the name of Sanhao Shochu? Does your family sell alcohol?!

Miyoshi Sankichi was also filled with sorrow!

Although Chosogiyama only had one son, Chosoga no Gabu, and the family line was not large, Chosoga no Gabu was considered a genius, and there was hope that he could revive the family's reputation.

Miyoshi Mikichi was much more unfortunate. Chosokiyama had a son in his middle age, but Miyoshi Mikichi was even later and only had one daughter, Miyoshi Shoju, who was born with a congenital illness.

It's not that he doesn't have women; he has plenty of them. But all these years, he's only had this one daughter!

What's even more bizarre is that his younger brother is a martial arts fanatic, obsessed with fighting and indifferent to women. He's been married for almost ten years and still doesn't have any children.

I don't know how many nights Miyoshi Mikichi had chewed through his blankets. He felt like the Miyoshi family was doomed to perish in his hands!

Therefore, he has always disliked Chosogiyama, not only because of the struggle for family status, but also likely because of a hint of unspoken envy, jealousy and hatred!

He only has one daughter, who just turned thirteen. She's still in poor health, and he can't bear to send her away to run around with Yasuo, the swordsman.

But now the Chosoka family has taken the lead, and they have a clear advantage in terms of successors. If they don't catch up quickly, the Miyoshi family will never be able to stand alongside the Chosoka family again.

So, gritting his teeth, he brought his daughter, Sanhao Shaojiu, with him.

Miyoshi Mikichi forced a smile and said, "Lord Yaso, you may not know this, but although my daughter, Shoju, is young and in poor health, she was blessed by the goddess Mizuki at birth and has a great talent for prophetic words. I believe she will definitely be able to help you!"

Miyoshi Miyoshi spoke with conviction, seemingly having great faith in his daughter's abilities.

After much deliberation, Zhao Hao decided that he could not sever ties with Sanhao and Sanji. If he sent a signal of distancing himself from the Sanhao family, it might cause further trouble, which was unnecessary.

It's just that he brought along a sick little girl; he can just consider it his father paying for her treatment.

As for any kind of prophetic abilities or spiritual powers, they don't matter. Having a few dependents is no big deal for me.

"Alright! Then let her come with me for now. But let's not talk about maids anymore. I'm used to taking care of myself. I'll just take the younger generation of the four countries to Kyoto to broaden their horizons!"

Miyoshi Sankichi and Chosoki immediately bowed deeply, saying, "Lord Yasuo's kindness is as heavy as a mountain!"

The three good liquors looked at her father with teary eyes, and then resolutely walked behind Zhao Hao, standing on either side of Chang Zongwu, pretending to be the Sudhana and Sudhana Dragon Girl.

Besides these two, three other people were recommended.

Zongchun, a thin, sixteen-year-old monk, is a monk at Jizo Temple. He is considered a representative of Buddhism in Shikoku.

This young monk, Zongchun, is even wearing glasses! He definitely didn't get nearsighted from reading scriptures, right?

And he seems quite greedy; he doesn't hold back at all when it comes to the delicious food of the Tanuki clan!

The young monk Zongchun carried a stack of ancient books with him and would read them whenever he had free time, which gave him a scholarly air. He wasn't shy at all when he arrived.

Another is Chika, a nineteen-year-old priestess from the Kotohira-gu Shrine on Mount Zou. She has a quiet and composed personality, and manages the other younger members of the family smoothly, possessing a somewhat older sisterly demeanor. She represents the Shinto religion of Shikoku.

Finally, there's Dazan Dojo, the wakato (youngest member) of the Shikoku Seidokai. He's the oldest among them, representing the grassroots forces of the Shikoku world.

And so, the team of eight was formed: the first disciple of the Hayate Style, the second disciple and heir of the Chosoka family, Chosoka Fubuki; the famous flying dancer Ramenmaru of the Shikoku Yaobaku clan; the sickly only daughter of the Miyoshi family, Miyoshi Shoju; the gluttonous little monk Sojun of the Jizo Temple; the older sister shrine maiden Chika of the Kotohira Palace of Mount Zou; the young gangster Tayama Dojo of the Shikoku Seidokai; and finally, Zhao Hao.

They will travel from the underworld to Kyoto.

Although transportation is more convenient in the surface world, pilgrimage to the peaks in the underworld is a special ritual.

Extraordinary individuals from various regions who wish to make a name for themselves in Kyoto often undergo this ritual. Otherwise, their claim would be considered illegitimate.

This is like a province with a hellishly difficult college entrance exam; if you want to get into Beijing, you have to prove that you are a genius who is one in a million.

As for local Beijing test takers, the admission score will be lowered by tens or hundreds of points!

Don't be upset, it's all because of their ancestors' good deeds!

Therefore, people from places like Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido have a strange feeling towards Kyoto residents, a sense of being born inferior and hostile!

"Please wait a moment, everyone, we're about to set off!"

Zhao Hao sat on the carriage shaft and waved to Yaoli Yongzhi, Nagaso Yoshiyama, Miyoshi Sankichi and the others.

A chorus of shouts erupted from behind: "May Lord Yasuo have great luck in battle!"

……

Yaoli Yongzhi prepared a large carriage for Zhao Hao, pulled by a two-headed demon beast.

This thing is about 2.2 meters tall at the shoulder, has two bull heads, huge bull horns, and six legs!

Although incredibly strong, it is gentle in nature and a herbivorous beast, making it the most suitable for carrying loads.

This is the only chariot-pulling beast that the eight hundred tanuki clan of the four kingdoms could provide. Even the Chosokabe and Miyoshi families couldn't produce such a beast.

The period of psychic dormancy almost reduced these families to their original state. If it weren't for the fact that their family traditions were still preserved, even if psychic energy were to revive now, it would be useless.

In reality, many families with centuries of history experienced tremendous changes during the period of psychic dormancy, losing or abandoning their extraordinary lineages. Now they are just ordinary families in the surface world.

However, the Tanuki Demon clan is a family that has produced Bronze Great Demons. During the period of spiritual energy dormancy, they preserved a secret realm that has always been connected to the inner world, which is why they were able to tame the two-headed bull.

In addition to the two-headed ox, the Choso family provided this Azure Cloud Carriage.

The Choso family's traditions have preserved some techniques related to barriers and seals, which Zhao Hao learned about when he sealed the demon sword White Serpent at the shrine.

This vehicle is no ordinary vehicle; it's made of extraordinary wood from the inner world and enhanced with a barrier spell, making its interior space more than twice as large as it appears from the outside. So even if eight people were to rest inside, there would still be plenty of room to spare.

This is also the only carriage that the Chosoka family made after the psychic revival.

The Miyoshi family, on the other hand, had the interior of the carriage decorated, and all sorts of daily necessities and food prepared inside, making it extremely luxurious.

Miyoshi Miyoshi was a master at business. The Miyoshi family's business empire in the outer world already encompassed three prefectures in Shikoku and also had businesses in Kyushu. They were very wealthy.

Ramen Maru sat on the carriage shaft to drive, while the others rested inside, introducing themselves and getting to know each other.

They were all young people, with only Zhao Hao, the Yasuo swordsman, and Tayama Dojo being in their early thirties, so they were relatively easy to get along with.

Zhao Hao remained mostly silent, secretly observing how these people passed the time.

Before that, he was a silly, immature young man.

They may not have shown much interest in the opposite sex before, but now their desire to perform is off the charts.

However, the shrine maiden Chika had also heard about the details of the valley competition, and she had heard a great deal about the rogue swordsman who crawled into someone's bed and bumped into the girl's thigh!

She didn't speak, just quietly watched everyone. Occasionally, she would pour them a cup of tea or bring them some snacks. In her spare time, she would be braiding things with a very long red rope.

Chosoga no Fukushi seemed indifferent to everyone, sitting coldly in a corner with his sword, nurturing his treasured sword, Reikirimaru, with a look that said, "You're not someone I can approach."

It seems like this is a problem child who is not good at socializing; he needs electroconvulsive therapy!

The young monk Zongchun was a little foodie; his mouth was never idle, and he'd accept any kind of dried fruit or meat offered. At the same time, he leaned against the wall, engrossed in an ancient book, enjoying life to the fullest.

I really envy the monks in Japan. They can not only eat meat and drink alcohol, but also go clubbing and sing loud music, and even get married and have children!

Many temples are family businesses, passed down from father to son to grandson. If there's no son, they'll find a son-in-law to inherit the temple.

Sanhao Soju's health wasn't very good, and he mostly just listened to other people chatting.

At first, she was a little reserved, after all, she was young and it was probably her first time leaving her parents to go far away.

However, it's easier to get along with people her own age, and she quickly relaxed. She only coughed occasionally, and Chika took care of her like an older sister, which made her feel at ease.

Tian Shan Daocheng, on the other hand, was much more outgoing. After all, he was a seasoned veteran of the underworld, and when it came to boasting, he was incredibly eloquent, quickly leaving the young men like Zong Chun and Shao Jiu completely bewildered. He certainly had the air of a leader.

The Shikoku Seido Association sent him here, partly to curry favor with them, and partly to leverage Tayama Dojo's experience to serve Yasuo the swordsman in Kyoto.

We entered the inner world through the secret realm and walked for about four or five hours. We had arrived at the foot of a mountain, and it was getting dark as the sun was setting.

The psychic revival has only been going on for a little over a decade, so the young people present couldn't possibly have much experience in the inner world. Tian Shan Dao Cheng was a bit older, but he hadn't even done a return pilgrimage in the inner world.

It's all completely dark now.

When it really matters, it's Zhao Hao, the veteran from the underworld, who steps up.

Zhao Hao knocked on the car wall and called out, "Ramen Maru, let's stop the car and find a place to spend the night."

Since there's plenty of food and water, there's no need for any trouble. Just find a sheltered place to spend the night, gather some dry firewood, and start a fire. Then everyone can eat dinner and go to sleep.

"The girls slept in the car, while the boys slept outside with us and kept watch at night."

The first night passed peacefully, although in the latter half of the night, strange cries came from the nearby mountains, and Zhao Hao also sensed that there was a demonic aura.

It's very likely that some kind of monster was spying on them, but being timid, they didn't dare to cause trouble when they saw there were many people around.

They continued their journey the next day.

We originally set off from the central area of ​​Shikoku, and at this rate, we'll reach the seaside tomorrow. Once we cross the sea, we'll be on Honshu Island.

In ancient times, pilgrimages to the peaks were not so simple; all the famous mountains and "scenic spots" had to be visited. But that was for spiritual practice. Now that things are like this, Zhao Hao naturally doesn't have the time to do that.

Just go through the motions in the underworld.

However, when they lit a fire to cook lunch, Er suddenly disappeared.

"What about before that?" Zhao Hao asked.

Chosoka preached, "My senior brother said he's going to relieve himself..."