PFC Chapter 632 Chaotic Times (3)
Chapter 632 Chaotic Times (3)
"Damn Demon King!"
"I thought he was just bloodthirsty, but I never expected him to be so despicable as to poison someone!!"
Uesugi Kenshin listened to his subordinates' reports from his main camp, feeling a terrible headache coming on.
Living in a chaotic world, he was completely different from other martial arts factions.
Since becoming the head of the Uesugi family, he has never expanded his territory, but has only guarded his own small plot of land.
And this so-called "war god" is said to be possessed by Vaishravana.
Having fought in numerous battles over decades, they have never suffered a defeat!
But one thing is quite strange: every time he leads his troops into battle, it's as if he's under a time limit...
If I had to say it could be fought to a draw, it would be a different story.
Only the neighboring land of the Great Earth, with its banner of "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain," led by Takeda Shingen.
And then there's the Seventh Demon King, Oda Nobunaga, who has risen to prominence in recent years!
“Father, something is amiss. We must thoroughly investigate the water source and the military cooking stoves to find the source of the poison…”
Kenshin's adopted son, Uesugi Kagekatsu, offered his advice.
Qianxin is truly exceptional.
While the form and events are mysterious.
He was also a world-renowned handsome man who never got close to women.
Therefore, he naturally had no offspring.
However, within the Uesugi family, other relatives have taken control of various powers in the Dream Kingdom.
Whenever there is a war, he is pushed forward to fight.
Even a "god of war" may one day encounter misfortune.
At that time, this vast land of dreams would naturally fall into the hands of the collateral relatives of the Uesugi family.
How could Qianxin not know about these little schemes?
"It's alright. The Demon King rose to power by relying on the Saito family's supernatural arts, and now he has absorbed the Poison Fang Country. It's not surprising that he would do such a thing!"
Who wouldn't be afraid of those ghost-type armies that appear and disappear unpredictably, passing through walls, becoming intangible, and teleporting?
[Pass down the order: Prepare for a night raid on the enemy camp!]
"But the soldiers are not in good condition right now and are not fit to fight..."
[Jing Sheng, you must know that the enemy is also suffering from a deadly poison; their predicament is the same as ours.]
He overruled all objections and made the military order accordingly.
Kenshin made this decision at this time.
There are two reasons.
Firstly, Kenshin is a woman, not a man.
Her real name is Nobuko, a top secret known only to a very few people!
Once the Uesugi family discovers this secret...
While he could retain his status as a military commander, becoming the head of the family was absolutely out of the question!
Secondly, she was already poisoned.
He simply relied on his powerful superpowers to withstand the neurotoxin.
In addition, their daily diet included plenty of high-end fruits and other delicacies, which contributed to their strong resistance to toxins.
But how could Ye Lei's methods be so easily countered?
That neurotoxin is easy to cure.
It is a compound poison and is addictive!
Even after you've been detoxified, you might still try to eat the poisonous food and drink the poisonous water.
After going around in circles... I'm still living a life worse than death, driven to madness!
The only way to survive now is to fight this battle quickly and find the antidote!
"Gallade, Gardevoir, you two must be having a tough time too."
"Gu..."
Kenshin's two elven generals were also in a state of confusion.
The only way is to hypnotize oneself and suppress the urge to kill.
……
Ye Lei poisoned the wells one by one, and after succeeding...
She did not stay in the area.
Instead, they continued along the mountain road towards the border of the Land of Earth.
Originally, Nobunaga sent Akechi Mitsuhide, an ice-type general, to target Takeda Shingen of the Land of Earth.
Who would have thought that this guy who rebelled would end up in the line of fire?
They've created this huge drama of a barbecue at Honnoji Temple!
Therefore, the current land of the Great Earth is relatively relaxed, except for guarding against attacks from the surrounding countries.
The Takeda clan's dominance over the land was absolute.
It can be said that this place has reached the point where everyone is a soldier!
The probability of female soldiers appearing in the military is far higher than in other countries.
Ye Lei hadn't walked more than a few steps.
You can see people constantly checking you, so it seems there's no way to avoid it.
"Whoosh!"
She can only teleport a few more times.
"The people wore thin red threads around their necks, like monks wearing robes..."
"Look at that red headscarf, it looks like a piece of red cloth..."
"Look at the flower blooming in that throat..."
Children's rhymes often foreshadow a profound truth and reflect the underlying tone of an era.
Ye Lei naturally understood the implication.
These are what are commonly referred to in Kendo as the Kesa-giri (袈裼切), the karikiri (横切), and the tsuba (突刺)...
These are all the most basic methods of killing enemies!
She followed the sounds to perceive the streets and subsequently discovered many temples.
Although it's called a dojo, it's actually more like a "dojo" in the urban elf world.
This is a way for skilled swordsmen recognized by martial arts families in chaotic times to seek a way to survive.
Those who establish a sect must undergo an "imperial trial" to gain the monarch's approval before they can set up a temple.
Among them are many seasoned veterans who have fought on the battlefield for a long time.
Of course, he taught more than just swordsmanship.
It also includes archery, riding elves, and even artillery fighting with cannons.
Ye Lei teleported into the courtyard of the dojo and saw the plaque that read "Katori Shinto-ryu".
Samurai placed great importance on their origins and lineage.
This school of thought must be the same.
By scanning the minds of these trainees, she also obtained a lot of useful information.
Sword Saint, huh...
To be revered as a sword saint while still alive speaks volumes about the prestige of such a figure!
However, that great swordsman named Tsukahara Bokuden has been gone for some years.
The "Chief Instructor" position here has long since been inherited by someone else.
Under the General Normal School, there is also the "Normal School," which can be understood as the instructors in the military.
In short, even the lowest-ranking foot soldier is technically considered a "samurai".
These dojos were private schools for training samurai.
Heh... Perhaps eliminating these guys would be more efficient in pacifying the chaotic world?
However, before that, we need to develop several more types of poisons.
The neurotoxin in the giant beak bat will likely be deciphered soon...
Speaking of which, she should thank Kojiro for the large number of scrolls he gave her back in the Elf Mother Planet.
Ah-Xing's ninja clan has recorded a considerable number of poison-making techniques!
Otherwise, without Ye Kai's physical body, she really wouldn't have been able to create these things.
This is purely chemical knowledge...
……
"You are... Lady Reiko?!"
How did you recognize me?
"Your figure and appearance are unparalleled in the world; no matter how you try to hide them, they cannot be concealed!"
Before him stood a short, scrawny traveling merchant with a scaly face, who happened to have some mud and gas bombs on hand.
There were also some Arbok snakes and Beedrills that had been dead for a long time...
Because of the needs of war.
The traditional social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants still holds true in this world.
"Please, please don't kill me!! I'm willing to serve you, even unto death!"
[Oh? How did you figure out I was going to kill you?]
"Ordinary people wouldn't want these poisons. Even if it were for making poisonous wine to cure diseases, it would be impossible to need so many."
"So you're acting in secrecy, you certainly don't want things to be exposed..."
"Well!!"
Ye Lei teleported behind him and raised her hand to set his bones 360 degrees.
You really can't judge a book by its cover.
Despite being a petty person, he possesses remarkable insight and some skill...
It's a pity I know too much!
These are the words I can say to her.
That means you can only reveal it to outsiders!
A businessman is a businessman because he wants to make money!
Therefore, don't trust them easily; it's better to just kill them directly.
The items she acquired this time amounted to 10 baskets of carrying poles.
There were many fine silks and satins, but even more were the corpses of poison-type spirits.
Because she moved with lightning speed, the mud and gas bombs didn't even have time to protect the merchant.
[What... you still want to avenge him?]
She released her own aura.
The two elves were quickly enveloped in a dense web of killing intent, experiencing a strong sense of impending death. They were petrified, unable to move, and trembling all over.
I dare not speak for other spirits.
Poison-type Pokémon, just by sticking their butt out.
Ye Lei even knew exactly what shape their poop should be!
How much rebellious spirit could these two little guys possibly have?
……
Later, she took the supplies to a fabric shop to make clothes, and then found a blacksmith to forge weapons.
As for armor, it's even harder to obtain than weapons.
Possessing armor privately is a serious crime, punishable by death by a thousand cuts!
Unfortunately, what she lacks most right now is armor.
With armor protection, open wounds can be minimized.
As long as her phoenix blood doesn't leak out, she's practically immortal!
Are armor important or not?!
"Lady Reiji, do you find this weapon suitable?"
A craftsman named Yoshihara respectfully handed over a weapon.
Ye Lei took the battle sword and instantly slashed out the character "米" (mi).
The blade sliced through the air with the force of a whip, producing a chilling sound that was utterly terrifying!
"Too light."
"Ah, this..."
In fact, this was the fourth craftsman Ye Lei had sought out.
She was dissatisfied with everything before, so her fate was predictable.
Some of those men were only half-baked, while others were simply hired farmers to finish off defeated warriors in the war.
Then they would steal weapons from the dead and sell them for money...
This Yoshiwara swordsmith is a named swordsmith, much better than those nameless nobodys.
His ancestors were even craftsmen who made "prayer utensils" for Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
The so-called "prayer vessel".
They were mostly used in sacrificial ritual implements, were exquisitely crafted, and symbolized status.
They are generally not used for battlefield combat.
Now he forges weapons for the Takeda army's samurai, and his business is booming!
All of this suggests that the craftsman's skills are likely quite good.
Yoshihara gritted his teeth.
If he can't please this witch, he's doomed today...
He still has a wife and children, he doesn't want to die yet!
Therefore, he had a sudden inspiration.
If it's not heavy enough, then add a long handle.
How about making the blade as big and long as possible, and turning it into an unconventional nodachi?
Never mind, let's take a gamble.
Life or death hangs in the balance!
This woman possessed superhuman strength; she was able to save the Demon King from being surrounded by a massive army.
Who knows, maybe I'll be able to master such an incredible weapon?
"Please wait here for a moment, sir. I'm going to buy charcoal. We've run out of scrap iron for making tamahagane, so we need to buy more."
Don't try anything funny, or your wife and children...
"I would never dare to be disrespectful to you!!"