Female Swordsman Training Dojo

The kitten reached out and grasped the wooden sword at her waist. She had now mastered most of the moves of the Flying Sword Style. Although the power had been reduced due to her poor physical condition, she was still a formidable opponent. Even a Yakuza would not be able to withstand a single blow from her, and four or five ordinary men would not be a match for her.

But who would actually cause trouble for the cat house?

The cat house has neither territory nor wealth, and its group of half-grown kids who have spent their time on the streets are not targets for human traffickers. Besides, the people in the neighborhood should know that there is a samurai protecting them, and it is not worth offending the samurai for the sake of the cat house's meager interests.

As she pondered, the kitten pushed open the door, and the blood-red setting sun shone through her and disappeared into the dark hall, illuminating the bleak scene.

During this time, the simple furniture arranged with Harunobu's financial support was scattered and broken on the floor. The boys of the cat house, led by Shutaro, lay on the scattered pieces of wood, with glaring bloodstains running along the wood grain, outlining a tranquil atmosphere.

The only undamaged chair was placed in the center of the hall, where a man dressed in peculiar attire sat upright, gently waving a round fan in his hand. A jet-black hat stood straight on his head, fluttering lightly in the wind.

"Ha...it really isn't here."

As the kitten walked in, the man sniffed almost imperceptibly, then pouted with great regret: "Team Leader Kitten, your team members are so disloyal, they actually told the truth from the very beginning."

The kitten's gaze swept over the boys on the ground, then looked at the girl hiding against the wall, confirming that everyone was accounted for.

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After everything was in order, he slowly spoke: "Team Leader Jinshan, you didn't come to my little cat house just to show off the power of the Demon Dragon Society, did you?"

"Oh, I like your attitude." Jinshan Xun nodded with a smile, even clapping his hands. "And don't worry, I didn't lay a hand on your men... well, except for these rude little brats, but they're not in a life-threatening situation... right?"

The kitten shook its head indifferently, with the attitude expected of a leader of the Eta organization: "If Group Leader Nishikiyama has nothing else to say, please leave."

"Otherwise, what are you going to do? Have Taira no Harunobu protect you?" Nishikiyama Kaoru interrupted the cat, waving her fan smugly. "Believe me, samurai gentlemen won't really mingle with us Eta. If you die, he'll just find another intelligence agency to cooperate with, no matter how well you serve him."

Seeing the kitten finally showing a hint of surprise, Jinshan Xun smiled smugly: "Your scent is very obvious to me. That man wouldn't even let you take a bath at his house. Do you really think he would turn against our Demon Dragon Society for you?"

Despite saying that, Nishikiyama Kaoru had already turned her attention to the rest of the cat house, and unexpectedly, yet not unexpectedly, she sensed anger, sadness, and shame in those little brats.

Sure enough, this little cat is quite good at winning people over. It's a pity that I thought she was a resolute girl who could be his woman, but I didn't expect her to be such a shameless slut. Hehe, but that's fine too, I won't feel bad about using her.

Nishikiyama Kaoru's attention returned to the kitten, and she was about to deliver her prepared speech when the kitten's voice beat her to it: "So, you want me to help you deal with that perverted samurai?"

Jinshan Xun was slightly taken aback, then heard the kitten growl firmly: "No problem, make an offer. Since the target is him, I can even give you a discount."

Jinshan Xun frowned suspiciously, his long eyebrows furrowing. "That's very suspicious, Team Leader Cat."

According to intelligence, the cooperation between Nekoya and Hiraharunobu is quite deep and seems to be going well.

The kitten spoke without blinking, its voice laced with anger: "Why do you think a samurai would choose an Eta girl as his disciple? Especially when he's clearly interested in mature women?"

Jinshan Xun's brows gradually relaxed: "I see, are they wooden dummy used for martial arts practice?"

The kitten rolled up her sleeves, revealing red marks on her arms. These were marks she had made herself while practicing too hastily, but in Jinshan Xun's eyes, they were proof.

But he still had one question: "But what's the smell on you?"

"He likes mature women, but that doesn't mean he dislikes young women..." the kitten said indifferently, "but it's better than practicing swordsmanship."

The rich emotions conveyed in his words convinced Kaoru Nishikiyama, and he fully understood.

The reason why Hiraharu Shin was close to this group of ecchi people was to provide his disciples with live sparring partners, and incidentally, to satisfy his morbid curiosity.

In that case, it might be worth a try.

“I have a deal to make with you, Team Leader Kitten.” Jinshan Xun smiled, his effeminate face like a mysterious beauty emerging from the night. “And I will offer you a condition you can’t refuse.”

"What are the conditions?" The kitten looked up, its tone somewhat sarcastic. "To let us join the Jinshan Group?"

Jinshan Xun ignored the kitten's slightly sarcastic tone and simply smiled: "No, as long as you fulfill my requirements, I will recommend you to become a direct subordinate of the Demon Dragon Society. How about this condition?"

This is a condition that cannot be taken lightly. The Demon Dragon Society, which dominates the Asakusa and Shitani districts and is constantly expanding outwards, is no longer a place that just anyone can join. Ordinary thugs can only enter the third generation of the organization at most, working as peripheral henchmen. They have to hand over 80% of their profits to their superiors every month, and the only businesses they can do are the least profitable ones.

The direct affiliates only need to hand over 40% of the profits each month, and they can interfere in any of the Dragon Society's businesses—as long as you don't mess it up.

Such superior treatment naturally comes with extremely stringent entry requirements. Apart from the important figures of the Demon Dragon Society establishing their own families, the only way to gain entry is to offer exorbitant tributes.

Faced with this temptation, the kitten naturally softened its tone, but still cautiously asked, "So what's the price? It's not going to be me assassinating Taira no Nobuyuki, is it?"

“You’re no match for him. Even when you’re doing that kind of thing, a man like that won’t let his guard down,” said Nishikiyama Kaoru confidently.

The kitten rolled its eyes inwardly, thinking to itself that when they were doing that kind of thing, that guy not only completely let his guard down, but also screamed loudly when he was ambushed.

But outwardly she maintained a quiet, listening posture.

Jinshan Xun, satisfied, revealed the main point: "What I need you to do is very simple. After I notify you, just bring him to the designated place at the designated time. Don't worry, I've already prepared the reason for you... What do you think of the location of the sword hunter?"

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The room was quiet, and the kitten's faint breathing was so clear that not only her, but many of the other kittens also became heavy-hearted after hearing Jinshan Xun's request and conditions.

The kitten silently noted them down, then looked at Nishikiyama Kaoru: "Your conditions are indeed very good, but you trust me so much, aren't you afraid I'll tell Hiraharu directly?"

"He might not turn against the Dragon Society, but finding an opportunity to kill you would be no problem."

The kitten stared intently at Jinshan Xun's face, its resolute expression bringing a satisfied look to his eyes. Then, it shook its head regretfully, thinking, "What a pity, he's already been used."

"I'm not worried about that. Putting aside whether he can beat me or not, even if he could, the president would definitely avenge me. But would Hiraharunobu avenge you?" Nishikiyama Kaoru chuckled maliciously, "For a plaything?"

"Don't hide it. You control your emotions very well, but when I mentioned Ping Qingxin, the resentment in your heart still surged up. You resent him."

Jinshan Xun spoke with certainty, confident in his abilities, which had been proven countless times. Although the resentment in Xiao Mao's heart was faint, it would surge up every time he mentioned Ping Qingxin, indicating that the resentment had been accumulating for a long time, but he dared not speak out and forcibly suppressed it.

Such people are not uncommon.

Huh? I resent Harunobu?

Uh... um... it seems that it really is?

Thinking of how someone usually treated her like a doll, patting her head and rubbing her face, and lifting her up and down, and the voice that had just happened, still echoing in her ears.

The kitten suddenly smiled with relief: "Alright, I couldn't hide it after all. But since we're allies now, could Lord Jinshan give my little ones some support?"

Kaoru Nishiki followed with a heartwarming smile: "Of course, of course."

He tossed a few banknotes to the kitten, enough for Shutaro and the others to receive proper shrine magic treatment—they couldn't be sent to the hospital, otherwise it would alert the enemy.

Although it will cost a lot of money, Jinshan Xun is very rich, and besides, he can get reimbursed. It looks like it's a public expense!

"Well then, once I'm ready, I'll send someone to deliver a message to you. And although it's not really necessary, it's just a routine matter—I'll have someone keep an eye on you, so don't do anything foolish, Little Cat Team Leader."

“Of course, I am Eta.” The kitten bowed respectfully. “I am ready to serve you at any time.”

"Don't give anything away, Team Leader Kitten. If he suspects you, I won't need you anymore." Jinshan Xun stood up, preparing to leave. Kitten was just one of his pawns against Ping Qingxin. He was about to go find someone more important.

Seeing Nishikiyama Kaoru leave, the kitten immediately called out to her.

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Those in good condition skillfully carried the injured to the nearby shrine. Although it was unclear how Nishikiyama Kaoru managed to do it, Shutaro and the others' injuries looked serious, but were actually not that severe. As long as they were taken to the shrine, they would be fine.

Amidst the chaos, the twins, standing out like cranes among chickens, squeezed next to the kitten. While helping her place the injured person onto a makeshift stretcher, they whispered, "Big sister, did you really...do that with Qingxin?"

Countless people, including the boy still lying on the stretcher covered in blood, pricked up their ears. The air suddenly became quiet, and even the low groans that had been lingering all along disappeared.

The kitten tensed up, raised its head haughtily, and adopted a disdainful expression: "What are you all standing there for? Do you want to bleed them dry? Get moving!"

"Cut~"

"Boss, you're not faking it, are you?"

"Exactly, I heard it's really painful afterwards, you can't even get out of bed, let alone you, Boss, you're so much younger than Qingxin!"

"Small" doubts arose one after another. The little kittens in the cat house, regardless of gender, all thought that their little cat sister was talking nonsense. How could such a good person as Qingxin brother do such a thing to her?

Of course, they only said this quietly inside the house. Without the kittens needing to give any further instructions, the little guys switched to expressions of loss, sadness, and anger the moment they went outside, gazing affectionately at their injured companions or sadly looking at their leader who had made an enormous sacrifice.

Soon, a horse-drawn carriage that picked up unlicensed jobs nearby was summoned, and the injured from the cat house were piled inside. The cat personally oversaw the operation and went to the shrine.

I went to the Aozora Museum again.

As dusk settled, the female college students, represented by "No Brains" and "Unhappy," embarked on their journey home. Each of them carried a wooden sword at their waist, creating a unique scene on the street. In comparison, the little cat quietly walking in the shadows was quite inconspicuous.

Turning her gaze away from the laughing Hanazawa Nana and Saten Yoko, the cat walked across the slope, pushed open the door, and headed towards the living area. As she approached, she deliberately slowed her steps.

Unfortunately, there were no hints of anticipation, only normal conversation.

Oh right, Amu Hojo is there too.

The kitten, lost in thought, whether happy or annoyed, strode into the restaurant: "Teacher, I have something important to say."

Qingxin's puzzled gaze turned serious, and he put down his bowl and chopsticks. He picked up the travel-worn kitten: "What is it?"

The kitten didn't say anything, but looked at Hosho Amu. Hosho Amu tactfully put down her almost finished bowl and chopsticks: "Master, I'm going to take a bath first. I didn't expect there to be a bathhouse in the building."

After Amu Hojo's footsteps completely disappeared, Harunobu sat down with the kitten in his arms: "So, what's the matter that's so tense? It can't be that something happened at the cat house... Uh, what's that smell on you?"

The little cat's prepared speech was completely disrupted by Qingxin's sudden second half of the sentence. She was shocked to realize that she had encountered too many things on this trip and had even forgotten to change her clothes!

What to do, what to do? This perverted samurai and Hirai Sachiko have been playing together for so long, he must be very familiar with the taste by now! Ugh...

Amidst the kitten's nervous yet slightly expectant mood, Qingxin sniffed again, then affectionately poked the kitten's cheek: "Hey, why are you all sweaty? If you're in a hurry, just call for a carriage."

The kitten's eyes were dead.

With a sullen, cat-like face, she recounted her previous meeting with Nishikiyama Kaoru without any emotion.

As she narrated, Harunobu gradually became serious. By the end, he was sitting up straight. If Nishikiyama Kaoru were in front of him, he would have already drawn his sword.

"So, the Demon Dragon Society is determined to kill me?" Qingxin shook his head. "It's really unreasonable. I haven't offended them, so why are they forcing me?"

Hirako looked speechlessly at her husband and teacher, and the kitten in his arms who looked at her with approval. She thought to herself that if she were in the Demon Dragon Society, she would also target Harunobu, based on what they had said when they came back.

However, they didn't know that their husband was the one who carried out those most important things, so the Demon Dragon Society's actions were simply too much! They were completely unreasonable!

Suzuki Michiichi gave it a thumbs up, and the Hanayama team selected +1.

"So, what do you want to do, my husband?" Hirayukiko moved closer to Harunobu with great interest, her ample, soft breasts pressing against him, even forcing the kitten to move its head away.

It's just unnecessary fat that will only slow down your sword-drawing speed!

“Since he’s offering to help me find the Sword Hunter, I’ll gladly accept.” Harunobu patted the kitten’s head. “But before that, we should at least give the Demon Dragon Society a little something in return… Go tell Tanaka Mataichi that his plan can begin.”

On November 15, 1912, the head of the Tanaka Group, a direct branch of the Demon Dragon Society, was attacked by the rival organization, the Rampage Group. He was wounded several times, but his chrysanthemum was in full bloom. Tanaka, another of the group's members, was also exceptionally talented. Although his chrysanthemum was severely damaged, he still survived.

On November 22, 1912, Tanaka Mataichi, a member of the Tanaka Group, raised the banner of revenge and led five men in a night raid on the headquarters of the Ranbo Group. They killed several people and took the head of the Ranbo Group leader in the chaos. The next day, Tanaka Mataichi was promoted to the new head of the Tanaka Group, and the Ranbo Group was removed from the list of members in Asakusa.

On the same day, Nishikiyama learned that the Tanaka Group refused to help contact Hirako's family, refused to threaten Hirako with their lives to obey orders, and even threw his men out of the office, almost causing a fight between the Nishikiyama Group and the Tanaka Group.

On November 27, 1912, Kaoru Nishikiyama visited the cat house once again.

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@Scattered Person, thanks for the reminder. Also, sorry for deleting your post.

Chapter 71: A Counter-Plot

"Team Leader Nishikiyama, what a rare guest." The kitten greeted Nishikiyama Kaoru, who walked in, in a nonchalant manner. Shutaro, who had recovered, and a group of boys stood behind him carrying wooden sticks and iron bars, casting unfriendly glances at him.

Jinshan Xun walked in calmly, too lazy to waste any more words with the kitten. The unusual failure of Taira Sachiko's plan had made him very unhappy.

"The Blade Hunter has been found. Tonight, take him to the courthouse. Someone will guide you there."

After speaking succinctly, Jinshan Xun took out a stack of banknotes from her pocket and threw them in front of the kitten, "Consider this a deposit."

The kitten tilted its head, and someone bent down to pick up the banknotes from the ground. She herself smiled and said, "As expected of Jinshan Assembly, you're very generous. But your plan may need to be modified slightly."

"Hmm?" Jinshan Xun's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he stared at the little cat who was getting too big for his britches. "Team Leader Little Cat, being greedy is very dangerous."

"No, I'm only reminding you because you're so generous, and we have the same enemy." The kitten took the banknotes handed to it by its subordinate and fanned itself. "Give me two more... no, three times that amount, and I'll tell you some information you can't refuse."

Jinshan Xun silently watched the cat, who was smiling naturally. Finally, she took out a few loose banknotes and a gold-plated pocket watch from her pocket, then took off the two gold rings on her hand and handed them to the cat.

"Although it doesn't seem to be enough..." the kitten said regretfully, before the tone changed before Nishikiyama Kaoru could speak, "But since we're allies, I'll give you a discount."

Watching the little creatures behind him accept the valuables, the cat's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Taihara Harunobu has already colluded with the Tanaka Group."

The news shocked Jinshan Xun into even greater silence, suppressing the dissatisfaction that had arisen earlier due to the cat's last-minute price increase: "No wonder..."

"It seems I don't need to provide any more evidence."

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