Female Swordsman Training Dojo

Specifically, he was writhing like a maggot on the chair while licking the cup that Qingxin had used.

After being discovered, he nonchalantly got up and went to prepare tea and snacks for the guests.

There was no way around it; Yuzu's body was only that of a six-year-old, and even if Harunobu was lecherous, he wouldn't be that beastly. But the three members of the Tachibana family had a certain degree of mutual attraction, so Yuzu also felt something whenever Harunobu and Nako made love. Even though Yuzu could possess Nako's body to alleviate her mental problems, her physiological reactions after returning to her own body gradually made her become perverted.

All I can say is that they'll be fine when they grow up. It's also good that they're not normal people; they can develop very quickly if needed.

On the other side, Shiranui Ran waited until the entire Harunobu family was seated before choosing a seat opposite her that seemed to be the least occupied.

She was terrified that she might accidentally sit on some unknown liquid.

I couldn't sit still.

Harunobu hadn't expected that the seemingly quiet Shiranui Ran on the other side had so much on her mind, mainly because he was looking through the three documents Shiranui Ran had taken out. These three documents all came from the same source—the Special Higher Police Section, also known as the infamous Special Higher Police.

Both within Japan and in other countries, the Special Higher Police (THD) has a notorious reputation. This is because it is an organization that combines the functions of the Imperial Guard and the KGB—its competence is another matter—and its methods are quite extreme.

Slaying traitors in the street or raiding homes at night to eliminate counter-revolutionaries was considered good enough. Using dump trucks for smuggling or tar-covered graves was nothing more than that. Even the infamous "Tanaka Yoshiko" from my past life belonged to this organization.

This shows how disgusting this thing is.

The difference between these three documents lies in the treatment mentioned within them.

One offer was to recruit Harunobu as the head of the Special Higher Police's Samurai Department, with the待遇 (treatment/benefits) of a Superintendent-level officer, equivalent to a police commissioner. It was a legitimate arrangement—no, a blatant way of getting Harunobu a government job! And as the head of the Special Higher Police's department, law enforcement power would naturally follow; he could even simply put all the disciples of the Aozorakan under a police uniform, thus gaining law enforcement authority.

One offer was an invitation for Harunobu to become a special advisor to the Special Higher Police, specializing in exorcising demons and dealing with traitors who collude with demons. This offer was less prestigious, only equivalent to a police inspector, and without official status, making him a temporary worker. However, it wouldn't be tied to the Special Higher Police, and it wouldn't prevent Harunobu from using the excuse of "Open the door! Demon exorcism!" to arrest and kill people.

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Don't ask, the answer is that you have a connection with monsters.

No? Once you're in the Special Higher Police's black jail, they'll say you have it, and you do! Ask again and they'll throw a two-tailed fox into your house right away!

Harunobu naturally preferred the second option. He had no interest in being a spy; he simply wanted a legitimate reason to get rid of the troublesome culprits at his doorstep. In fact, it didn't matter even without that reason now; it would just mean he had to be more discreet when he did it.

However, curiosity led Harunobu to open the third copy.

Then he was drenched in sweat.

"Miss Shiranui, what language is this document written in? It looks like Japanese, but I can't understand it."

A smile appeared on Shiranui's alluring face beneath her blue mask as she couldn't help but chuckle, "Is that so? Let me see... Isn't it clearly stated that 'Taira no Asomi Uebei Gonnobu-dono is hereby appointed as the Honorary Chief of the Special Higher Police Division, enjoying the treatment of a Superintendent General'?"

"This is clearly Japanese... Oh, sorry, I forgot you only went to elementary school."

Normally, Qingxin would have retorted sharply to this fox who discriminates against people's education: "You monster, how could you possibly go to school? Your education is probably something you did during prenatal education!"

But now, he's still sweating profusely: "Please translate the following sentence as well. What does it mean that 'the honorary section chief has the same rights as the section chief, including appointing and dismissing staff within the section and rewarding and punishing personnel'?"

Shiranui Ran tapped her mask with a smile, feeling an urge to take it off for the first time—she really wanted to show Taira no Shin's smile right now, it felt so good.

However, the resilient two-hundred-year-old fox held back and said calmly, "It's just what it sounds like. If you sign this, you'll be the second section chief of the Special Higher Police, and you can even fire me directly—"

Misuru-hime's extravagant gesture truly shocked Harunobu.

Even after calming down, Harunobu realized that having this title didn't mean he could truly control the Special Higher Police—after all, there was still the official section chief to keep him in check. Not to mention that the agents within the Special Higher Police, and ninjas like Shiranui Ai, would never actually obey him just because of a position, especially one given to him by someone else.

This is more like a pretext for Harunobu to legally establish an armed force. It doesn't even mention assigning subordinates to Harunobu, only that regular police officers can be conscripted if necessary. It's clearly an intention to have Harunobu use his people from the Aozorakan to do the work of the Special Higher Police, even though the Honorary Chief doesn't have the Special Higher Police's performance targets.

This position is practically tailor-made for Qingxin. The first two options are purely there to highlight this one, much like the three strategies of a strategist in the Three Kingdoms period. He had already decided which one his lord should use; he was just giving his lord face.

“I choose the third one.” Qingxin signed his ridiculously long full name on the third employment contract. “And what about my dragon corpse?”

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Chapter 208: The Use of Voodoo Can

Although the dragon Vortigern was a spirit, it left behind a corpse after being killed by Seishin. However, it wasn't as enormous as when it was alive; from tail to forehead, it was only a little over three meters long. Nevertheless, its physical strength remained unchanged, and perhaps due to its condensation, its body proportions were noticeably more agile.

When Harunobu overreacted and was rushed to the emergency room, many people still tried to seize this treasure, which could be described as extremely rare. However, they didn't dare to make a move because of the intimidation of Hirako and the disciples of Aozorakan. After Shiranui Ran arrived with her ninjas, even with reinforcements, those cowards were even more afraid to act.

Dealing with Aozora-kan is fine as long as you can win. But dealing with Shiranui-ri is tantamount to rebelling against the Emperor. Even though everyone usually makes fun of the crazy Emperor behind his back, they certainly wouldn't dare to do it openly. The Meiji Restoration has only been going on for a few years, and the feudal lords from all over the country are watching from the underworld!

After that, the dragon's corpse was taken away by Shiranui Ran and the others. At the time, Qingkong Pavilion didn't have the ability to preserve it, and Harunobu didn't want to see his disciples suffer losses because of it. Besides, Harunobu didn't think Shiranui Ran would turn against him for such a corpse; that would be too much of a loss.

Now that I've seen those three contracts, I'm even less convinced that Shiranui Ran would swallow such a corpse.

Indeed, that was the case. When Shiranui Ran heard Harunobu's question, she casually replied, "It's in our warehouse. Do you want to use it now? Are you planning to make it into a weapon or a magical artifact? You're not planning to make a suit of armor, are you?"

"Well, that depends on how much is left." Harunobu stroked his chin. "Anyway, when can you return it to me?"

“Anytime is fine.” Shiranui Ran wrinkled her high nose. “However, I suggest you just have something made by us at Shiranui. Compared to those lousy blacksmiths and spellcasters outside, the craftsmen at Shiranui are much more skilled.”

"No need." It wasn't that Haruno didn't believe Shiranui Ran's words. A ninja village that could survive to this day, and one that could make a vixen like Shiranui Ran proud to be its leader, must have the corresponding abilities.

However, Harunobu still had more faith in the mysterious shrine maiden's abilities than in Shiranui.

Furthermore, it was previously agreed that a portion of the dragon's materials would be used to offset the medical expenses incurred by the priestess in treating him.

"Alright then." Seeing Harunobu's insistence, Shiranui Ran didn't press the matter. "Shall we just send it here?"

Harunobu shook his head: "No, please take it to the Ame-no-Tama-no-Mikoto Shrine near Yoshiwara. It's the one you took me to for treatment. You should know the place, right?"

“Of course.” Shiranui Ran replied smoothly and naturally, “Then I’ll go back and make the arrangements. Remember to contact me later to report to the Special Higher Police. At least get to know your colleagues so they don’t have to fight with your people when they come to carry out missions.”

"I understand. When can it be delivered?"

"This afternoon, by the way, shouldn't you get electricity here? You can afford the electricity bill, at least install a telephone, so I don't have to come all the way here to send a message."

"With so many ninjas under your command, can't you just send anyone?"

"I don't want to find out one day that my ninja is suddenly pregnant, you perverted lecher."

The two of them took turns talking and put the three documents back together. Then, Shiranui Ran stuffed them back into her arms and disappeared in front of Harunobu.

Unlike before when he couldn't sense it at all, Harunobu could now vaguely sense the approximate location of Shiranui Ran. It wasn't that he could see her, but rather it was intuition, a sudden, almost instinctive intuition, that pointed him to Shiranui Ran's location.

Thoughts are truly wondrous.

Harunobu pinched Yuzu's little cheek, told her not to act crazy, and then picked up Asauchi and Amu Hosho again to practice.

Around 4 PM, Harunobu, who had been drinking tea with the mysterious priestess for an hour, finally saw Vortigern's corpse.

The shrine maiden looked at the dragon skeleton that took up a considerable portion of her hut and shook her head in dissatisfaction: "Tsk, not much of its soul was left. Looks like it won't be able to be made into a demon sword. I was really looking forward to seeing what a dragon-slaying swordsman would look like wielding a dragon's blade."

"However, it's quite suitable for you, little brat."

The shrine maiden looked at Tachibana Nako and Tachibana Yuzu, who had come with Harunobu. They had volunteered to come along, and the reason was simple: the third member of the Tachibana family was missing a body.

Nako Tachibana, Yuzu Tachibana, Seiko Tachibana.

This is the Tachibana family of three. However, Tachibana Seiko's body was destroyed by Suzuki Ryuichi a few years ago, and now she can only exist in a unique state, relying on Tachibana Nako and Tachibana Yuzu.

Although she can also move using Tachibana Nako's body.

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It could even be said that she and Tachibana Nako frequently took turns battling Harunobu, but ultimately, she was still somewhat restricted. It's just that a body isn't something you can just pick up anywhere; that's a foolish thing for a vengeful spirit without reason. Besides, Tachibana Seiko had to serve a certain lecherous guy, and if she just picked a body randomly, she probably wouldn't even be able to compete with Hirai Sachiko and the others, let alone win it over herself. She might even end up sitting at the same table as Tachibana Yuzu.

So she had her eye on Vortigern's corpse from the very beginning.

Although Vortigern was a male dragon, she didn't intend to possess him and become a man. Instead, she wanted to use Vortigern's corpse as material to create a new body for herself.

This isn't an easy task, but this shrine maiden should be able to handle it... that's the feeling they had. The moment the Tachibana family saw this shrine maiden, they felt the same awe one would have of an ordinary person encountering a large, white-browed, piercing insect.

Harunobu knew exactly what Tachibana Seiko was thinking. Having revealed even her biggest secret, she had nothing to hide from Harunobu. Therefore, when faced with the shrine maiden's question, Harunobu gave a direct answer: "Then let's create an independent body for her first. Is there a problem?"

"Of course there is." The priestess, with the word "teasing" above her head, said seriously, "This is a male dragon. Are you sure you want to use its body for your wife? Or do you also like to..."

Harunobu rolled her eyes: "This is just a spiritual substance that has condensed into a physical form under the effect of magic. There's no such thing as male or female. Besides, this thing didn't even reshape its penis to ensure its combat power. At most, it's an asexual creature. —And besides, priestess, you can't be incapable of purifying spiritual substance, can you?"

The shrine maiden, who hadn't gotten any fun, clicked her tongue and said, "Fine, but if you do this, the rest is all mine—the previous treatment fees and this time's labor fees."

"Sure, but if you use the materials from this dragon to make a magical artifact later, could you give me a discount? Just 50% off would be fine."

The words above the shrine maiden's head changed to "[Laughing in anger]", and she raised the gohei beside her and smacked Harunobu: "Get lost!"

"20% off, 20% off is fine too!"

The imperial coin was struck again.

Finally, Qingxin, covered in bruises, managed to secure a 9.9% discount and priority purchase rights.

It wasn't enough; he was still kicked out.

"Bring this brat to pick up the goods in three days!"

The door to the shrine slammed shut, trapping two paper figures in the crack, which trembled and shook in the wind.

"Let's go, teachers' college."

Using Tachibana Nako's body, Tachibana Seiko took Harunobu's arm and leaned against him.

With his arm, which was trapped in the abyss, bound by heavy pressure, Harunobu left the shrine.

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Chapter 209: The Two Tyrants of Asakusa (4K5)

Under a clear blue sky, a thunderous cannon shot suddenly rang out over the bustling city of Tokyo, its sound echoing across the surrounding area and ushering in the midday sun. The people of Tokyo showed no alarm; after all, this cannon fire had been going on for forty-two years since September 9th, Meiji 4 (1871). Only country bumpkins newly arrived from the countryside would be alarmed by this "timekeeping device."

The same was true in Asakusa Ward. The Sanshinobi Kame, whose ancestors had lived in Tokyo for generations and was practically a true Edo-era figure, was looking down with superiority at the astonished outsiders. He slightly but noticeably raised his chin, an air of arrogance on his face, his eyes disdainfully surveying the men in their short-sleeved work clothes and the women in their simple gray-black kimonos.

Normally, or elsewhere, such an attitude would surely provoke those around him, sparking an impolite argument or even a fight. Although the Three Ninja Turtles own two or three properties here, they cannot withstand the calloused fists of these country bumpkins.

But this time was different. No one paid any attention to the very fashionable Sanshin Turtle in his Western-style clothes. Instead, they stood on tiptoe and craned their necks to look into the distance.

The three-legged ninja turtle waved his feather fan in dissatisfaction and stood on tiptoe to look into the distance, but his height was really not enough. Even after he brought over a small wooden stool, he was only a little taller and still couldn't see what was in the distance.

However, judging from the voices coming from the crowd, he probably figured out what had happened.

The women from the Aozora Pavilion have come out again.

The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts have lost their way! It's one thing for women to show their faces in public, but to actually dare to carry knives and swords and attack men everywhere! How shameless!

Of course, the Third Ninja Turtle wasn't stupid; he wouldn't reveal his inner thoughts. Everyone knew that the people of Aozora-kan were the most dangerous to offend in the entire Asakusa Ward right now. Their instructor was none other than that Dragon Slayer Swordsman! The very same Taira no Harunobu who had actually killed a dragon!

It's a pity that she was blinded by beauty and went astray. Sooner or later, something bad was bound to happen.

Shaking his head, the Third Ninja Turtle felt a sense of smugness. It was the pleasure of standing on moral high ground, pointing fingers at others, especially the thought that Hiraharunobu could crush him with a single finger. After all, Hiraharunobu was a good person; surely he wouldn't do anything to him just because he kindly offered some advice? Besides, he hadn't even offered any advice, he'd only thought it in his mind. Could Hiraharunobu possibly know that?

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

Just as San Shi Ninja Turtle was indulging in his fantasies and about to reach his climax, a scream suddenly came from ahead, and the voice sounded somewhat familiar. He was startled and even jumped high into the air, successfully directing his gaze to the distance.

Several women dressed in Aozorakan kendo uniforms had arrived not far from the crowd. The one in the lead had already drawn her sword, which was still stained with bright red blood. A man slumped down in front of her, blood streaming from his left leg. He frantically braced himself with his hands on the ground and stumbled backward.

He recognized the man; he was a notorious thug in the neighborhood. Taking advantage of his tall and strong physique, he frequently extorted money from the community. Because the amounts were usually small, and because he had a relative working in the local government office, even if the police were called in and arrested, he wouldn't be detained for more than a few days. Meanwhile, the person who called the police would suffer the consequences.

Therefore, this man can be considered a local tyrant. He has even bullied the people of Tokyo of his generation. Now, seeing this guy's panicked and pitiful appearance, Sanka-nin Turtle felt a sense of satisfaction.

He thought to himself, "The Aozora-kan isn't entirely useless. At least these 'Guardians' are much more effective than the police!" Hmm, although it's still too indecent for them to be all women. It should be an old Tokyoite like him who becomes a 'Guardian'!

As expected, Taira no Harunobu was still bewitched by beauty. Alas, outsiders are just not destined for greatness.

—Anyone who came to Tokyo later than his ancestors was from out of town!

The three-legged ninja turtle landed back on the bench, nearly stumbling and falling. Fortunately, the crowd was dense enough that the back of the man in front of him supported his small body. But this minor mishap didn't disturb his fantasy; the brief glimpse he'd just caught had provided him with plenty of new material. However, just as his fantasy reached the point of being personally chosen as a disciple by Taira no Harunobu and bestowed with a sword, he suddenly felt emptiness in front of him.

The support that had been supporting his back had vanished at some point, and he was still leaning forward.

Gravity mercilessly captured the unbalanced Ninja Turtle.

He collapsed in front of Inoue Shibaya with a thud, but the wounds to his heart were far more severe than the pain to his face.

Oh no! Why did an iron fist hit him on the head?!

Inoue Shibaya took two steps back with a look of disgust, avoiding the fallen Sannin Turtle and the dust he kicked up, and placed the blood-stained katana in his hand next to Sannin Turtle's neck.

The three ninja turtles simultaneously felt the cold metal blade and the still slightly warm blood, instantly waking them from the various fantasies that had been filling their minds.

"My lord! Bracer-sama! I'm a good person!! My family has lived in Asakusa since the Edo period—"

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Inoue Shibaya pressed the blade forward: "Shut up! You loan shark bastard, if you keep talking nonsense, I'll cut you down right now!"