Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

The old man's passionate emotions gradually subsided as he spoke.

The rigid young female samurai, unable to reason with others, naturally became unable to take action.

She simply maintained her composure, staring at the old monk in front of her with her red eyes.

The elderly monk asked, "What are your thoughts, sir?"

Chapter 40 Kaguya: Nobody Actually Likes Her

The afternoon breeze rustled the ornaments hanging on the eaves, making a tinkling sound.

There was no one else in sight besides the three people around the huge square.

After confronting Youmu the ghost, the elderly monk turned his gaze back to Kazuya Kurokawa, his ever-ready state remaining unchanged.

Kurokawa Kazuya glanced at Youmu twice before turning his gaze back to the old monk in front of him.

Since he doesn't know much about the matter, why would he offer any unnecessary opinions at this point?

"I have not yet asked for your name."

Kurokawa Kazuya spoke to the old man in front of him.

"My Buddhist name is Huishun, and my secular name is Zhongchen Shun. My good-for-nothing junior in my family, Bubi-deng, once came to propose to Princess Kaguya, whom you had contact with."

The old man revealed his identity in detail.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

I think I heard a familiar name.

Originally nervous, Kurokawa Kazuya couldn't help but think of Kaguya Houraisan's face when he heard the name mentioned.

The princess's face probably really does represent a certain concept; just thinking about it seems to calm one's mind.

Prince Kurumachi, Fujiwara no Fuhito, and others.

One of Kaguya Houraisan's suitors

This was a powerful figure who rose to the rank of Right Minister in history, and is also recognized in historical records as the progenitor of the Fujiwara surname.

To be honest, after learning some information about Kaguya Houraisan's identity, Kurokawa Kazuya's attitude towards the five noblemen who proposed to her became rather strange.

Now, with this monk, who clearly possessed considerable strength, addressing everyone as "Princess Kaguya," Kurokawa Kazuya felt even stranger.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "You know Kaguya's identity?"

Monk Huishun: "The divine child of Lord Tsukiyo, the Moon Princess, descended near Heian-kyo. How could we, who rule Heian-kyo, not have noticed?"

When chanting the names of the gods, the monks bowed their heads slightly as a sign of respect.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

Didn't you try to stop it?

He looked at the monk in front of him with a strange expression.

Meanwhile, the monk Huishun seemed to have noticed the reproach in Kurokawa Kazumi's eyes.

Monk Huishun: "The extraordinary belong to the extraordinary, and the mortals belong to the mortals. This is a principle that the Three Noble Ones have set since the past. Bid's proposal as a mortal has not overstepped any rules. They ultimately just want to step into the extraordinary realm, and no one will actively extinguish this hope unless absolutely necessary."

Kurokawa Kazuya: "Fujiwara no Hitoshi is unable to train?"

Kurokawa Kazuya, who was familiar with the other party's historical identity, found this strange.

Fujiwara no Hiden first supported Emperor Monmu's ascension to the throne, and then arranged for his daughter Fujiwara no Miyako to marry Emperor Monmu.

It can be said that they both contributed to the rise of the emperor and were also part of the emperor's own family.

Is it impossible for people like this to reach the extraordinary level?

"That's natural; he himself chose the opposite path."

The monk Huishun looked at Kurokawa Kazumi with some curiosity after hearing his words:

"Unlike when he was young, he was assigned to manage the secular affairs because of his lack of talent. The place where power converges is the dirtiest corner of people's hearts. The more secular power one holds and the more secular events one handles, the more one will be swept up by the chaotic emotions of the masses and the more quickly one's own talent will decline. At his current position, there is basically no possibility of cultivation."

The old man spoke with a strange tone, as if he didn't quite understand why the other person wouldn't know such common sense.

However, Kurokawa Kazuya didn't seem to care at all.

The more you explain these things, the more complicated it becomes. It's better to just leave it at that and let the other person fill in the blanks.

Kurokawa Kazuya: "So, that Fujiwara no Fuhito wants to gain the ability to train through Kaguya?"

Monk Huishun: "To be more precise, I want to use Yueyejian, one of the Three Noble Sons, as my son-in-law to forcibly join his pantheon and share his glory, wash away the filth of worldly affairs that I have been tainted with, and obtain cultivation qualifications without losing my current status."

The old man shook his head as he spoke: "That child was too greedy, and his fate was basically what everyone expected. However, there was nothing that could be done. He didn't have much time left to live, and no one would be willing to give up without taking advantage of this golden opportunity."

If you don't seize the opportunity of a princess descending from the moon, you might die with your eyes open, regretting that you didn't do it.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

It seems I've overheard some strange inside story.

Should I use this opportunity to criticize Kaguya later?

According to the monk Huishun's explanation, it's likely that none of the five men who proposed to her were truly attracted to her beauty.

Did Kaguya know but deliberately hide it to save face, or did she really not know?

I'm kind of looking forward to seeing her next.

Monk Huishun: "Alright, I have answered all your questions, benefactor. Now, may I ask you some more questions?"

The old man shook his head at Kurokawa and Miya.

Monk Huishun: "What was your attitude when you came to Heian-kyo?"

Kazuya Kurokawa: "If I said that I simply stumbled upon all of this by accident, would you believe me?"

Monk Huishun: "..."

The monk, fully prepared and ready to sacrifice himself, stared intently at Kurokawa Kazuya before him.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "You can think of me as a traveler from a distant land, and the beliefs I collect also come from my original land."

He brought up the same words he had used to tell Saigyouji Yuyuko in the past.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "The customs in the area I live in are mostly different from yours. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

He put his hands together and, imitating the Buddhist gesture of the monk Huishun in front of him, bowed.

Monk Huishun: "..."

The old man remained silent, staring at Kurokawa Kazuya in front of him. After confirming that the other party's attitude was genuine, his body stiffened.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "?"

Kurokawa Kazuya: "What's wrong with you?"

Monk Huishun: "It's nothing. I'm just a little exhausted. You don't need to worry about it."

The monk's muscles all over his body seemed to have relaxed.

If things hadn't gone wrong, Hui Shun would probably have plopped down on the ground right now.

No one wants to die, and cultivators have absolutely no intention of dying.

Hui Shun would not have taken this job if it weren't for her four sons.

However, things now seem to be better than expected.

Monk Huishun: "As long as you have no ill intentions towards Heian-kyo, I believe no one will be willing to go to war with you, and everything can be discussed."

The old man gave Kurokawa and Miya a sincere smile.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

He did indeed intend to use his immense faith to intimidate others by pretending to be a tiger, but he never expected that he would go too far in this act, to the point that the entire Heian-kyo is now on the verge of fighting him to the death.

Chapter 41 Youmu the Soul Opens a New World

The city of Heian-kyo gradually receded into the distance behind us.

Kurokawa and Miyako slowly released their hands from their pockets, which were pressed on their phones. As agreed, as soon as the call connected, the princess who held the power of eternity and fleeting moments would arrive in an instant.

Kurokawa Kazuya will be able to shout at that time.

Princess, save me!

Well, to be honest, Kurokawa Kazuya pressed the call button without hesitation as soon as he met the monk Huishun.

He had no intention of putting his life in someone else's hands.

From the time the monk Huishun appeared until the two sides completed part of the negotiations, although Kaguya Houraisan did not appear in front of them, Kurokawa Kazuya was quite certain that the other party was hiding in the shadows, observing their situation.

"Safety is indeed guaranteed, but the feeling of having to rely on others to protect oneself is a bit too bad."

He lowered his head and muttered to himself with a hint of helplessness.

Leaving aside long-term goals, the most important thing right now in this other world is to acquire enough strength to protect oneself.

Kurokawa Kazuya had actually been preparing for this all along. When he created side-scrolling beat 'em up games related to combat, he was considering acquiring corresponding items that would allow him to protect himself.

"So, Kurokawa, what do you have to say about my help?"

A crisp sound rang out from the side.

The beautiful princess appeared beside Kurokawa Kazuya and Youmu in the blink of an eye.

Youmu Konpaku: "?!!"

The samurai girl, completely unaware of what was happening, was clearly startled by the other party's appearance, and her hand almost instinctively went to the samurai sword at her waist.

However, Kaguya was completely unprepared for Youmu's actions.

Princess Moon's strength is far beyond what a young girl like Youmu Konpaku could withstand. Youmu has no chance of harming Kaguya.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "I thought you wouldn't come out before I got back to the village, Kaguya. I heard it with my own ears, none of my suitors were after your looks."

Turning his head to look at the beautiful girl who had suddenly appeared, Kurokawa Kazumi muttered a sarcastic remark.

In response to Kurokawa Kazuya's words, Kaguya simply raised her hand and lightly brushed her hair aside, her waist-length, ink-black hair swaying as she walked.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Kurokawa, do you really think I would be upset about this? Just because those people want to achieve their goals through me doesn't mean they don't covet my beauty. How many people in Heian-kyo do you think are attracted to me besides them? In the end, your reasoning is strange. Do you really think someone like me would be unhappy because my appearance isn't attractive enough?"

His tone was one of nonchalance and casualness.

Kaguya Houraisan slightly raised her snow-white neck, displaying her beautiful face to Kazuya Kurokawa.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

really not?

Although your tone was normal, the three rhetorical questions in your sentence revealed your embarrassment at failing to show off and your eagerness to make amends.

He opened his mouth to utter a retort, only to be met with a warning gaze from Kaguya Houraisan.

When the princess threatened him with force, Kurokawa Kazuya, who was weak in front of her, was completely unable to withstand her.

He couldn't let the other party lose face in front of Youmu Konpaku.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Very good. It seems that Kurokawa, you have fully understood my words."

No, not at all.

Kurokawa Kazuya looked at Kaguya and mentally made some sarcastic remarks.

However, Her Highness simply ignored his gaze.

Kaguya Houraisan: "Now let's talk about my reward."

The beautiful girl turned to stare at Kurokawa Kazuya as she spoke, awaiting his reply.

His expression was like that of a child waiting for a surprise box to be opened.

Kurokawa and Miko asked her for help.

Since they asked for help, they must have to pay a price.

Faced with the princess's intense gaze, Kurokawa Kazuya sighed helplessly.