I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

Uesugi Tetsu then looked at the two little ones and conjured up two more bento boxes: "You two get one too."

"Yay!" Shiraishi immediately raised his hand and exclaimed softly in a low voice.

Erchi nodded demurely and accepted the lunchbox with both hands: "Thank you, Lord Che."

After the three arrived, the originally quiet room suddenly became lively, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

"Lord Yiyuan, aren't you going to eat?"

Upon hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto laughed and picked up the small bento box again.

Ten minutes later, not a single grain of rice remained in the bento box.

Setting the bento box aside, Okabe Motonobu wiped his mouth and said, "Now that we've finished eating, let's report back to the lord about our journey here."

No one objected.

Okabe Motonobu gave Imagawa Yoshimoto a brief but very precise report on every major and minor event he had encountered since setting out.

After only five or six sentences, Uesugi Tetsu realized that a large number of sick and suffering relatives had blocked Okabe Motonobu and his men on the way, preventing the army from reaching Yoshida Castle on time.

It seems that the sick and suffering party probably thought that the side with more people was the main force, so it used a continuous stream of relatives to delay them along the way.

The assessment of the illness was indeed correct; the army led by Okabe Motonobu was indeed the main force.

He simply hadn't expected that his advance party of only two people, which had arrived ahead of schedule, would be so formidable.

I listened quietly to Motonobu Okabe's brief report.

Just as Uesugi Tetsu was about to tell the other party about the current situation, he heard a whoosh from outside the door.

He turned his head and saw that it was Kaga Kiyomitsu who had returned.

Has the water distribution at Yoshida Castle ended?

Uesugi Tetsu didn't think much of it.

Since the water has been distributed safely for two days, even if Kaga Kiyomitsu returns at this point, it won't have much of an impact.

That way, I won't have to call it that myself.

The key point is that now that Kaga Kiyomitsu is back under his nose, he can immediately use Soul Points to enhance his Thrust Specialization, Slash Enhancement - Extreme, and Fukuzawa Blaze Enhancement!

Uesugi Tetsu smiled, and plucked a string in his heart.

"Little Gadget, Mega Evolve!"

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Kaga Kiyomitsu let out a cheerful buzz!

Chapter 195 Unexpected Thrust Expert! Benign but Unknown Effects, the Old Guard Arrives, Black Telephone Booth Appears Suddenly

Uesugi Tetsuya's thoughts stirred slightly.

The three thousand Soul Points evaporated instantly, leaving only a mere five hundred points.

But in return, Kaga Kiyomitsu's sword, which flew over excitedly, burst forth with a dazzling and intense light!

The clear, crisp sound of a sword echoed through Matsudaira's house, causing many samurai to feel the vibrations of the swords at their waists and to look up in bewilderment.

But then, as if it had drunk fake alcohol, it slowly began to spin in the air.

Finally, it fell to the ground with a thud, embedding itself deeply into the wooden floor and remaining completely still.

Only the radiance on Kaga Kiyomitsu's sword continued to intensify, transforming it into a small sun that could emit light without being plugged in.

Uesugi Tetsu thought that this soul enhancement would be the same as before, just causing a faint glow on Xiao Jia's surface and then it would be over.

As it turned out, the time required this time would predictably far exceed his expectations.

"Is the enhancement effect too great at once...?"

After all, this enhancement cost 3,000 Soul Points, while the last one only cost 500, a full six times the amount. It's normal that Kaga Kiyomitsu couldn't hold on and fainted.

Let it stay here and strengthen for a while. There are still more than ten hours left, so it's not that urgent.

Shiraishi, who was closest to Kaga Kiyomitsu and could touch it with his bare hand, stared in disbelief.

When did the boss's knife start flying around on its own?!

Now I feel like even a mere katana is stronger than me, what should I do!

Having just finished his report, Okabe Motonobu patted his stomach, looking extremely puzzled: "Mr. Tetsu, your sword can move on its own... it has its own consciousness?"

—If her weapons could be like that, they probably wouldn't often break in half when she swings them to change direction because they go against her wishes.

“Yes.” Uesugi Tetsu pointed to the motionless Kaga Kiyomitsu. “Although he can’t speak, Kaga understands human speech and can do some simple things on his own.”

"Wow! It can actually understand what we're saying!"

Okabe Motonobu's eyes widened considerably.

She couldn't resist touching the small section of the blade near the hilt that wasn't covered by the pale color, and then carefully tucking the beautiful katana into her bosom to cherish it.

But she held back.

Since the katana, which Mr. Che calls "Little Jia," has developed its own consciousness, it's unacceptable for someone to touch it without the permission of others or elders...

Wouldn't that make her a perpetrator of indecent assault?

They're targeting children again!

This is not okay.

So she unconsciously asked with a hint of pleading, "Mr. Che, can I touch Xiao Jia after he wakes up?"

Uesugi Tetsuya was taken aback by what he said.

But he immediately realized that Okabe Motonobu was captivated by Kaga Kiyomitsu, who had landed right in front of him.

Human nature.

After being forged by the Zashiki-warashi, the already beautiful Kaga Kiyomitsu possessed a unique dynamism that no other sword could match.

Not to mention, there are also wisps of pale color, the sorrow of parting, hanging on it, faintly visible, making people itch when they see it.

If a samurai who has spent decades with swords could remain unmoved upon seeing Kaga Kiyomitsu at such close range, he would be an unyielding genius.

Everyone must love Kaga Kiyomitsu.

Motonobu Okabe was more outspoken, saying directly, "I want to touch it!"

Uesugi Tetsu nodded with a smile: "Of course, Jia is a gentle and well-behaved child, and I'm sure she'll like a cheerful and generous older sister like you, Yuanxin."

Motonobu Okabe licked his lips: "Then I'll be waiting."

Behind Uesugi Tetsuya, the dignified and composed young man calmly gazed at Kaga Kiyomitsu.

—In just a few days, this knife actually developed a sense of self and the ability to think, and it seems that it is quite favored by Lord Che.

No, that's only natural.

Kaga Kiyomitsu served Lord Tetsu around the same time as himself.

However, the former was held in Lord Che's hand day and night, slaying countless demons and monsters for him. Without it, Lord Che would surely be very troubled.

Looking at myself, I am often completely useless.

In the past few days, even though she wasn't by his side, it didn't affect Lord Che from doing what he was supposed to do at all.

After much deliberation, a clear answer emerged in the mind of the young master.

—Absolutely, we must cultivate a good relationship with Kaga Kiyomitsu.

In the future, I might even "profit" from this.

Thinking of this, the gaze of the two-foot-tall man towards Kaga Kiyomitsu softened.

Only Imagawa Yoshimoto didn't look at it; he simply held his teacup and sipped his cool barley tea.

It's just a knife; I'm used to seeing them all the time.

"By the way, Sister Yuanxin."

Without discussing Kaga Kiyomitsu any further, Uesugi Tetsu continued on the topic he had wanted to discuss earlier: "I have something to say about the subsequent strategy."

"All ears."

When the conversation turned to business, Motonobu Okabe sat up straight, opened his eyes halfway, and stared at him quietly.

Therefore, Uesugi Tetsu told Okabe Motonobu about his recent feeling about the revival of heaven and earth, as well as the basic details of his conversation with Imagawa Yoshimoto.

As for the details of the illness, they were only briefly mentioned.

The fewer people who know about the eight sufferings, the better.

—That can never be wrong.

Although she didn't exclaim or utter a sound of surprise, the clenched fists on her knees were enough to prove the shock she felt.

Okabe Motonobu first glanced at Imagawa Yoshimoto, and upon seeing that his lord was still drinking tea, he took a deep breath and solemnly said,

"This is... a great change unseen in a century."

"Sister Yuanxin, I think we should put things outside of Sanhe on hold for now."

Uesugi Tetsu reminded him, knowing that Okabe Motonobu must have subconsciously thought of the Oda, Hojo, and Takeda clans around him.

They've even started thinking about when to launch their attack.

Uesugi Tetsu: "The powerful demons who cause chaos are the ones we need to consider first."

"indeed so."

Motonobu Okabe gathered his thoughts and asked seriously, "So, Mr. Tetsu, what are your thoughts?"

Uesugi Tetsu reached into his storage bag and took out a large stack of healing charms he had casually drawn after his anger subsided, letting them fall heavily to the floor.

"—Sister Yuanxin, you will lead the army to sweep through the enemy from the weak to the strong, settling down town after town. I will take the head of the enemy general tomorrow morning."

Motonobu Okabe asked, "Do you know where the other person is?"

Uesugi Tetsu nodded: "There are specific Yin-Yang techniques that can directly pinpoint the opponent's location."

"Onmyoji techniques..."

Motonobu Okabe sighed softly, "This is really convenient."

"So, Mr. Che," the black-haired female general stared at him intently, "can you explain to me why you intend to take the position directly tomorrow?"

—This part of the reason was deliberately omitted by Uesugi Tetsuya.

But since Okabe Motonobu has noticed it, he can only use "the great demon that spreads the plague" as a substitute.

—Uesugi Tetsu added, while Imagawa Yoshimoto nodded to Okabe Motonobu, who was listening in a daze, indicating that the news was credible.

After listening, Motonobu Okabe said no more.

Because she felt that Uesugi Tetsuya's decisive idea was absolutely right...

No, if it were her, she would probably be heading to her destination without saying a word by now.

How could we possibly stay here leisurely eating and making preparations?

After briefly processing the information Uesugi Tetsuya had given him, Okabe Motonobu looked up again: "If it ends by tomorrow morning and within one day, I can also go and assist..."

“No, Yuanxin-nee.” Uesugi Tetsu said calmly, “You must stay and protect Lord Yoshimoto’s safety.”

He was worried about leaving Imagawa Yoshimoto alone.

That army of samurai, which relies solely on numbers but lacks outstanding combat capabilities, is not very reliable.

Upon hearing this, Imagawa Yoshimoto frowned.

“I have to go too.” Her tone was calm and serious.

Uesugi Tetsu turned his head and cast a heavy glance at him: "The situation over there is unknown, and there are too many dangerous and powerful demons. I may not be able to protect you, Lord Yoshimoto..."

"My lord, Mr. Che is right."

Motonobu Okabe immediately echoed.

Imagawa Yoshimoto did not answer.

She put down her teacup and met Uesugi Tetsu's gaze without flinching.

Her thoughts, decisions, and will were all clearly written in her eyes.