Murano Momo is a cunning doctor

Chapter 1241 Early Year

"Lord Takeda, that fat man is a regular here. He does come here often to spend money, and he especially likes... a few specific kinds of fine wines that our shop has, and... women who can give him pleasure..."

The woman answered quickly.

"well!"

A hint of disdain and realization flashed across Koji Takeda's face.

"Jiang Xiaochuan! You only managed to break Lord Hattori's secret technique by luck. Do you really think you can rest easy and come to a place like this to indulge in debauchery and flaunt your pathetic sense of victory?"

Blinded by hatred, Koji Takeda was more inclined to believe this judgment, which aligned with his expectations.

"Lord Takeda,"

Beside her, Qianye's cold voice rang out, "Please make a calm judgment and don't let personal grudges cloud your reason."

“This man is cunning and his behavior is unpredictable. I believe that, in any case, we should immediately report to Lord Hattori and follow his instructions.”

"Lord Hattori is currently in his meditation room, dealing with the backlash from the secret technique! I'm in charge here now!"

Koji Takeda's tone was forceful: "I order that all defensive forces be activated, and all hidden ninjas be mobilized. At all costs, kill Jiang Xiaochuan here!"

Qianye furrowed her brows slightly, her attitude unusually resolute:

"Lord Takeda, my 'Dark Night' will not participate in any operations without Lord Hattori's explicit instructions."

"I insist that we must report to Lord Hattori immediately!"

"you……!"

Koji Takeda was furious, but looking at Chiya's unyielding eyes, he couldn't help but recall the scene where he had acted without permission, causing her to be implicated.

This time, she dared not disregard Hattori Hanzo's authority again.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Koji Takeda finally managed to utter a harsh threat:

"Alright! I'll go report to Lord Hattori right away! But let me tell you, if Jiang Xiaochuan gets away, you can't afford the responsibility!"

After saying that, he turned around angrily and strode straight to the third floor.

Qianye followed silently behind him, expressionless.

Deep inside on the third floor, in an inconspicuous, secluded room, the light was dim.

Hattori Hanzo sat cross-legged on a futon, surrounded by a thin layer of dark gray mist that was constantly writhing and churning.

Upon closer inspection, one can sense some unstable ripples, indicating that the backlash from the previous spell has not yet completely subsided.

Having received permission, the two cautiously entered. Just as Chiyo was about to report, Hattori Hanzo slowly opened his eyes. "He's here!"

Qianye felt a slight chill and immediately bowed: "Hi! Lord Hattori, it is indeed Jiang Xiaochuan."

"He is currently causing a disturbance in the lobby downstairs. On the surface, it seems like he's here to fight over the prostitutes, but I think there's probably more to it than meets the eye."

"Cough cough..."

Hattori Hanzo's voice was hoarse, "There's no way he could have found his way here by following the completely severed connections!"

"Even the Yan Brigade and their group... don't possess such methods to reverse the void!!"

Upon hearing this, Qianye immediately realized that his report contained a hint of doubt, which was extremely disrespectful. He immediately lowered his head and dared not speak again.

"Lord Hattori!"

Koji Takeda quickly interrupted, "In my opinion, Jiang Xiaochuan is nothing but a petty person who has become arrogant. He thinks he is invincible just because he broke your magic. He comes to such a brothel to seek pleasure and show off his pathetic sense of accomplishment!"

"He must be basking in the illusion of victory right now! This is the perfect opportunity for us to kill him and wipe away our shame!"

Hattori Hanzo did not respond. After a while, he slowly got up.

As he stood up, the shadow on the wall was stretched and distorted. Takeda Koji and Chiya felt an invisible pressure and quickly lowered their heads even further.

"We don't have much time left."

Hattori Hanzo's voice grew even lower, "Those hyenas from the Flame Tribe have a nose that's sharper than we thought. Even if we stay hidden, they'll find us sooner or later."

Upon hearing this, a look of doubt flashed in Qianye's lowered eyes.

If they had fled far away before the Yan army completed their encirclement, they would have had a real chance to escape unscathed.

Why should we be trapped in this dangerous situation of passive defense?

But she dared not ask the question aloud.

"Qianye."

Hattori Hanzo suddenly spoke.

Qianye, who was deep in thought, felt a sudden tightness in his chest and immediately replied, "Yes!"

"How is Shinsuke-san doing?"

Hattori Hanzo spoke slowly.

Although Qianye was somewhat surprised, she still replied respectfully, "Shin-suke used the 'purifying water' you bestowed, and the toxins in his body have been suppressed and some have been cleared. His condition is stable."

"It is estimated that after another half month of recuperation, he will be able to recover most of his combat strength."

Hattori Hanzo remained silent for a moment, then ordered, "Bring him over here."

"Hi!"

Qianye accepted the order and silently withdrew from the secret chamber.

A short while later, the door to the secret room was pushed open again, and Shinsuke Takeda, supported by someone, walked in.

Upon seeing Hattori Hanzo, he hurriedly struggled to bow.

Hattori Hanzo waved his hand, his tone even carrying a rare hint of gentleness: "Shinsuke, no need for such formalities. You have shed blood and sweat for the Empire, truly a fine warrior of my Yamato people."

Shinsuke Takeda was flattered and never expected to receive such praise. Just as he was about to speak, Hattori Hanzo changed the subject, "Shinsuke, let me ask you, if the imperial conquest requires you to sacrifice everything, are you willing?"

Shinsuke Takeda was taken aback at first, then a morbid fanaticism surged across his face, and he hissed:

"For His Majesty the Emperor, for the great cause of the Empire, I am willing to die a thousand deaths! I am willing to transform into a demon and sweep away all obstacles!"

"very good."

A satisfied glint flashed in Hattori Hanzo's eyes. "There is an opportunity right now. If the plan succeeds, the process of my great empire descending upon China and carrying out its grand ambitions may be accelerated by ten years!"

Upon hearing this, not only Shinsuke Takeda, but also Koji Takeda, who was standing next to him, looked up in shock.

They knew all too well that within Japan's militaristic system, they were no longer ordinary citizens.

The heads of the various families were directly under the Emperor's command, and the plan to invade China had already been secretly formulated.

The idea of ​​bringing the plan forward by ten years is enough to drive anyone crazy.

Hattori Hanzo looked into Takeda Shinsuke's fanatical eyes, his voice carrying a bewitching magic:

"Now, I need your help, to use the essence of your life to carry out this great task!"

Before he could finish speaking, Hattori Hanzo moved swiftly and appeared in front of Takeda Shinsuke in an instant, raising his hand to press on the top of his head.

In the blink of an eye, the black mist surrounding Hattori Hanzo suddenly surged and rushed wildly toward Takeda Shinsuke, who was being held in the palm of Hattori Hanzo's hand.

The mist transformed into countless tiny black tentacles, frantically drilling into Shinsuke Takeda's seven orifices and pores, instantly wrapping his body into a black cocoon.

“Ugh—!”

Shinsuke Takeda let out a shrill, distorted wail.