"How did you get here?"
The woman first showed surprise, then lifted her veil, revealing a faint smile. "My lord, you flatter me. My name is Hongxing, not Nao.
But if my lord wishes for me to change my name, I wouldn't mind becoming Nao either.
Nao Uzumaki, what do you think?"
"You bear the surname Uzumaki too? What an incredible coincidence!" Ye Liang's eyes widened—this woman looked *exactly* like the Nao Uzumaki he'd seen in the Yomi World!
Both her face and figure were identical.
"This world shouldn't have such coincidences."
As Ye Liang stood deep in thought, Hongxing took small steps toward him, all the while slipping her hand behind her waist to grasp a hairpin.
"You say you're not Nao Uzumaki—but how can I believe that?"
Hongxing's expression slightly shifted.
Indeed, she wasn't called Nao Uzumaki—her real name was Hongxing Uzumaki, a kunoichi from Hitsu no Kuni.
Originally, she had come here accompanying the Daimyo on a visit to the Ancestral Nation, planning to seize the Tennō's head if possible—but somehow ended up assigned here instead...
Looking at Ye Liang's puzzled face, Hongxing barely managed a strained smile. "My lord, please don't jest. I've just arrived to take part in the selection. If you find me desirable, then take me—I am yours to command."
Saying so, she swayed her body gently, performing an enticing dance.
Ye Liang didn't understand dancing—he was a rough man after all.
But he could certainly see through clothes.
With his Bloodline Eye combined with Byakugan, he easily saw through her garments, even discerning intricate details beneath—those fine hairs along her waist brushing against her clothing.
Gulp.
Ye Liang swallowed hard.
It wasn't that his self-restraint was weak—it had just been far too long in this strange ancient era without release.
"My lord, how do you like my dance?" Hongxing Uzumaki approached Ye Liang with a seductive sway of her hips, letting out a soft, girlish giggle.
She stirred something restless and desire deep within him.
"The dance is naturally excellent... But I wonder about your other talents too." He stretched out his hand, beckoning her closer.
He was hooked! A thrill surged through Hongxing.
She hopped forward playfully and threw herself into Ye Liang's arms, initiating a passionate kiss immediately!
The island nation's customs were open, especially for women trained like her. Ye Liang had originally intended to end the selection process, but still paused for her sake.
They embraced for quite some time.
After noticing Ye Liang's body had become completely relaxed, Hongxing quietly reached for the hairpin at her waist.
"Sorry, handsome, you're merely a passing traveler."
She slashed downward!
The hairpin plunged deeply into Ye Liang's side.
"Aim straight for the groin! How ruthless!" Ye Liang barely suppressed a smirk as he gently set the red-haired girl down—of course he wasn't stupid, he clearly recognized now that Hongxing was an assassin!
Her mouth hung open in shock!
The hairpin hadn't penetrated. Its sharp tip slammed into Ye Liang's waist—yet it failed to break the skin.
Push harder! Push deeper!
Ye Liang's waist felt slightly distorted, and an itch lingered.
"Talk. Who sent you, and why do you want to kill me?"
Hongxing Uzumaki stabbed toward his throat again with her hairpin. Seeing Ye Liang wasn't dead, she attacked once more! This time without mercy—the pin made a "clink" sound as it snapped!
Ye Liang channeled Chakra!
"Not calming down yet?"
He snapped his fingers, sparks suddenly dancing atop his fingertips. The expression on Uzumaki Hongxing's face changed drastically!
"G-god...God Almighty!"
She was awed by Ye Liang's 'divine jutsu'.
"Phew, finally some peace!" Ye Liang wiped cold sweat from his brow. Although the pin hadn't pierced his skin, it definitely irritated his kidneys.
"G-great lord, I was sent by Lord Shizhi Xiao. H-he is currently a guest in the Ancestral Nation. Please don't blame me..."
People in this agrarian era deeply feared gods and spirits.
Divine Right of Kings!
The identity of a god outweighs that of a king!
Ye Liang stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Lord Shizhi? You mean Shizhi Xiao?"
"Yes, precisely Lord Shizhi Xiao. We were invited to the Ancestral Nation as guests. That accursed Tianzi of our homeland demanded Shizhi to kill you. I had no choice..." Hongxing Uzumaki continued explaining.
There was much more she wanted to say, but Ye Liang couldn't bear to listen anymore.
"So Shizhi Xiao is also here? Combined with Nao Uzumaki's identity? This world really is interesting!" Ye Liang found this very strange.
These two people were ones he had met in Yomi World—the realm souls return to. By that logic, the previous Nao Uzumaki must have been the soul of Hongxing Uzumaki!
This all adds up!
Unsure how Nao Uzumaki changed her name, Ye Liang stood straight up immediately!
"Fascinating! How dare a mere mortal lay hands on me? Practically begging for death!" He grabbed hold of Hongxing Uzumaki and strode right out of Matsushita household.
Guards lurked near the entrance. As soon as Ye Liang glared at them, they all fainted unconscious.
"Still trying to spy on me?"
Moving swiftly, he soon reached the Daimyo's mansion in the Ancestral Nation.
"Who goes there!" Two attendants cried out at the gate—but Ye Liang allowed no resistance. Before they could speak further, he blasted them away with his overbearing aura!
Walking forward nonchalantly.
Even Nao in his arms was stunned!
She had never seen anyone so terrifying—this must be a god... No, he *is* a god!
Swallowing hard, she was dragged by Ye Liang into the side courtyard.
Here, the sound of joyous music and dancing filled the air.
Unaware, the Tianzi assumed success and indulged in fine wine, embracing beside him Shizhi Xiao, both appearing delighted. Two old foxes exchanged glances, each harboring their own dark thoughts.
"You two certainly are enjoying yourselves. Mind telling me what offense I caused you both?"
Outside the side courtyard,
Ye Liang strode in boldly.
"How dare someone intrude upon the Daimyo's residence!" The ministers drinking and feasting shouted immediately, though their voices received no response.
Confused, the Tianzi looked at Ye Liang, while Shizhi Xiao shrank back slightly. Seeing Uzumaki Hongxing within Ye Liang's arm, everything became clear to him.
"Why are you barging into my Daimyo mansion?! Don't you know this crime warrants execution!"
"Are you kidding me? You sent men to kill me, and now you're asking why I did it? Have you ever heard anything that ridiculous?" Ye Liang burst out laughing.
Everyone here's just a commoner anyway. What difference does noble blood make? In front of real power, they're all trash!
The Daimyo was displeased!
He was a monarch, an emperor, the Daimyo himself!
He hastily gestured, but no one around him even flinched.
"Don't bother shouting. Your guards have already been taken care of by me!" As Ye Liang set her down, Nao Uzumaki swiftly moved toward Shizhi Xiao.
The two said nothing, quietly leaving the problem for the Tennō to handle.
"Take out your guards? Looks like you're asking for death!" He thundered furiously!
His remaining authority as a ruler was on full display.
It didn't fucking help at all!
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