After all, Nagao Kagetora was ordered to be the savior in times of crisis when the army was defeated. She defeated the rebels in one fell swoop and now has an absurdly high prestige in the army.

Nagao Kagetora just nodded and smiled slightly, without showing much emotion.

But it was this fake smile that made all the soldiers completely furious!

"This, this can't be true?! The Lord God of War actually smiled at me!!"

"Bullshit! The young master is clearly smiling at me!!"

"If I could see Master Kagetora's smile every day, I'd be willing to do it even if it meant shortening my lifespan by twenty years!!!"

Nagao Kagetora's reputation in the military was indeed too high.

It has gradually evolved into the level of a military idol.

After three rounds of drinking, the general of Tochio Castle, Honjo Sane, went to see Nagao Kagetora.

The elderly general had been looking so worried these days that he had several more wrinkles on his face.

But today, Honjo Minato was finally able to show off his skills and laugh heartily.

He patted Nagao Kagetora's shoulder and said with great comfort—

"When I was young, I fought alongside Lord Wei Jing. Although Lord Wei Jing's reputation isn't very good, I have to say he is indeed a hero!"

Then, Honjo Sane looked deeply at Nagao Kagetora and said, "Everyone says that Nagao Tamekage's sons are cowards, but now it seems that Lord Kagetora has at least proven that this is not true."

"Mr. Honjo, that's truly an exaggeration."

Nagao Kagetora's polite words have become more and more abundant over the years. In the past, she would definitely not bother to pay attention to Honjo Minoru.

However, Honjo Minori did help her a lot, at least teaching Nagao Kagetora the basic knowledge of managing soldiers.

Otherwise, according to the ideas in Nagao Kagetora's mind, it would be a very difficult task to ask his soldiers to replicate and execute them one by one.

"...Lord Kagetora, I, Honjo Sane, am willing to dedicate my life to you!"

Honjo Sane suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to Nagao Kagetora.

"I believe that Kagetora-sama is the legitimate heir to the Nagao family!!!"

This wasn't just a private conversation between the two of them.

This is a highly anticipated celebration banquet.

Everyone saw that the general of Tochio Castle, Honjo Sane, knelt on the ground and swore allegiance to Nagao Kagetora!

The content of this oath of allegiance is now an extremely sensitive topic——

That is to say, they believe that Nagao Kagetora is the heir of the Nagao family!

Because the rebels have been rehabilitated, it means that the Nagao family will no longer face the disaster of being wiped out.

But what is the rebels' primary goal?

Isn't it to overthrow the ruling position of the Nagao family?

They just didn't want Nagao Harukage to be their boss, and they were beaten into submission by Nagao Kagetora!

In this remote Shimoetsu region, who would recognize Nagao Harukage as their boss?

Everyone was convinced by Nagao Kagetora.

Even though she is still just a young boy now, this will definitely not stop Nagao Kagetora's status in the hearts of the people.

Every citizen of Echigo Province knows that—

Nagao Tamekage obtained the position of head of the family by killing two lords.

Nagao Harukage's status was forcibly maintained through the heroic fighting of his younger brother Nagao Kagetora.

Apart from the fact that he is a legitimate disciple, in what way is Nagao Harukage, a puppet head of the family who stays in Kasugayama Castle and enjoys wealth and glory, better than Nagao Kagetora?

So, with Honjo Saneno taking the lead in expressing his position, all the powerful people in Tochio Castle began to submit to Nagao Kagetora, and quickly stated that Nagao Kagetora was the legitimate heir to the Nagao family.

However, facing everyone's expectations, Nagao Kagetora was silent for a moment, then said calmly -

"I'm sorry everyone, but I'm no longer a general starting tomorrow."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

The first to bear the brunt of the attack was Honjo Sane. He stared at Nagao Kagetora in disbelief, demanding, almost frantically, "Lord Kagetora?! Why is this happening?! Why on this day of great victory would you say something so baffling that leaves us scratching our heads?!"

"Because I'm going to continue to be a monk at Linquan Temple."

Taking advantage of the last time he had left to return to secular life, Nagao Kagetora filled a glass with wine and drank it down with a gulp.

"There's someone waiting for me in the temple. I can't let him down."

Everyone was dumbfounded.

I originally thought that Nagao Kagetora practiced Buddhism just to gild himself and add some religious mystery to his young self.

I didn't expect she was serious?!

After the battle, she's going to rush back to the temple to become a monk?!

"...Master Xiantaoyuan mentioned this matter to me."

Honjo Minoru quickly remembered what Nagao Kagetora's sister, Sentoin, had once told him.

He said that after the war was quelled, Nagao Kagetora would have nothing to do with the Nagao family, so he asked me to brainwash Nagao Kagetora madly during the year he had been in the army to make him continue to serve in the army.

But Master Xiantaoyuan...

I think rebellions are usually not quelled this quickly?!

What should Honjo Minori, a loyal tiger supporter, do?

Who wants to be Nagao Harukage's subordinate? !

Obviously, the only way to succeed is to follow Nagao Kagetora, right?!

"Lord Jinghu! Are you going to look for that evil monk from Linquan Temple?!"

Honjo Minoru knew that Nagao Kagetora had a close relationship with a monk in Rinsen-ji Temple, and they had even become half-brothers.

So now he is extremely disgusted with that monk.

It must be that evil monk who has deceived the God of War and corrupted his heart!

"Lord Kagetora, please reconsider! The rebels haven't completely disbanded! I think the Kuroda family of Yang Beizhong is rebellious and will definitely make a comeback..."

Before Honjo Shinai could finish a few words, he suddenly felt his whole body as cold as if he had fallen into an ice cave!

Nagao Kagetora's dark golden tiger eyes were now staring at him intently.

and--

It exuded a murderous aura like a ghost!

"Who is the demon monk?"

Nagao Kagetora was completely furious.

Everyone present could clearly see that the wine glass in the hand of the God of War was crushed into powder and turned into dust and dissipated in the air.

This usually expressionless military god actually showed such immense anger just because Honjo Sane said something bad about a monk far away in Linquan Temple!

"Lord Kagetora... I, I..."

Honjo Minoru felt as if he was being watched by the gods. The no longer young general was instantly trembling with fear and sweating profusely.

"If I hear you say anything bad about Axue again—"

Nagao Kagetora gave Honjo Sane a cold look for the last time, threw down a chilling and cruel remark, and turned around and left the table completely.

"I will definitely kill you."

The celebration party ended in a bad mood because of a gossip from Honjo Minoru.

Everything that happened at the celebration banquet was recorded by the ninjas of the Nagao family and transmitted back to Kasugayama Castle overnight.

When Nagao Harukage heard that the people of Tochio Castle were all on Nagao Kagetora's side, he was so angry that he spat out blood and cursed loudly -

"Rebels! These guys are clearly rebels! What's with all the talk about quelling the war? It's obvious that Nagao Kagetora is hanging out with the rebels!!"

But despite the scolding, Nagao Harukage knew that he was not strong enough to defeat Nagao Kagetora.

He patted his chest and let out a long sigh.

Fortunately, Nagao Kagetora was going to retire after the war, so he was still very secure in his position as the head of the family.

Thanks to the young monk Axue from Linquan Temple. I will definitely go to his house to thank him someday!

Xiantaoyuan on the side also heard the ninja's secret report.

She glanced at the dancing Nagao Harukage with the corner of her eye, but she was just tapping her fingers on the table, thinking about something -

"My little sister... do you still think you can turn back into Torachiyo...?"

A strange light flashed in the sister's dark eyes.

"What the Nagao family needs now is the reincarnation of Bishamonten, the war god, not that gradually smiling Torachiyo."

Chapter 25: Stop being a monk and let’s get married.

"Axue, have you heard? Senior Brother Torachiyo has gone on a killing spree in Tochio Castle!!"

The monks of Linquan Temple were talking at once, sharing their latest experiences with Axue.

"Quack! Senior Brother Torachiyo insulted that rebel! Senior Brother Torachiyo has the most invincible fangs in the world!! The reincarnation of Bishamonten, the God of War! We love you!!!"

The Shimoetsu rebels were said to have an army of 10,000. Before the war, everyone thought that the Nagao family would definitely lose the war.

No one would have believed that this rebellion would end in such a crushing manner.

The feat of defeating a larger force with a smaller one was accomplished through a perfectly executed and beautiful flanking maneuver commanded by Tora Chiyo.

Since Tora Chiyo became famous, naturally everyone in Linquan Temple was promoted like a chicken and dog that had gained enlightenment.

Linquan Temple has also been prepared recently, and the temple has been made to look like a happy occasion, just waiting for Torachiyo's triumphant return to celebrate.

"Monks should be more calm and composed. How can they use events on the battlefield as a topic of flattery?"

Axue was quite sober and not as crazy as other monks.

"Oh, Ah Xue, stop pretending! Aren't you the one in Linquan Temple who wants to see the eldest brother the most?"

As expected, Axue's pretense of calmness was exposed on the spot.

Although the blind monk spoke so calmly, the corners of his mouth could not help but rise slightly. Everyone could see that Axue was in a good mood recently, and even the sound of knocking the wooden fish had a cheerful taste.

The group was teasing the duplicity-loving Ah Xue when they suddenly heard a woman's voice that didn't belong to this Linquan Temple.

"Excuse me, are you the Snow Monk?"

All the monks turned around and found that the person coming was a woman wearing a black veil.

She slightly lifted her black veil, and everyone realized that this woman looked very similar to Torachiyo.

But compared to Torachiyo's cold beauty, this woman's eyebrows appear more delicate and charming, and the dark blue lipstick and eye shadow are like the finishing touch, adding a bit of seductive charm to her.

"Master Xiantaoyuan!!"

The discerning monk immediately recognized who this woman was. She was none other than the Nagao family's behind-the-scenes strategist, Torachiyo's sister, Sentoin!

It was she who planned Torachiyo's coming-of-age ceremony, invited the god of war out of the temple, and finally saved the Nagao family from chaos!

However, Xiantaoyuan rarely appears in front of ordinary people. Even Axue, who is very close to Hu Chiyo, meets him for the first time today.

"...I wonder what the benefactor of Xiantaoyuan wants from me?"

Axue didn't understand why Xiantaoyuan came to Linquan Temple today, so she had to ask respectfully.

"There are too many people here. Let Monk Xue and I go inside and talk."

Xiantaoyuan sent away the monks who were watching nearby, then stretched out his fair jade hand, took Axue's hand very naturally, and led him into the inner room of the Zen temple.

The monks who stayed in place couldn't help but drool at the slender figure of Xiantaoyuan.

"Lady Xiantaoyuan is so beautiful!"

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