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Volume 1 Chapter 6 Part 14

「Who…Who’d want to play with this monkey, Riku? I… I’m just disciplining him since he has no manners at all! 」

「Anyway, let’s return to the Oda clan’s castle, ok? And, give me the reward! I actually have 2 requests I’d like to make. 」

「Okay, okay, I got it. What do you want? Uiroumochi? Or Miso Udon? If it’s chicken wings it’s a no as it’s my special right and I won’t be giving it away for someone like you! 」

Seeing the grumbling Nobuna ,Yoshiharu decided to say out loud what has been weighting on his mind for quite some time now. But first, he must say to her what he wants.

「First, I want you to form an alliance with Matsudaira Motoyasu, who has returned to Mikawa province. 」

「I have already sent a messenger over to her. I have no other plans other than conquering Mino and going to the capital afterwards. I have no intention to go to war with the eastern daimyos too. Are you dumb or something? No, even an idiot would’ve realized that, so you’re even worse than that. 」

(As expected from Nobuna)

Yoshiharu hid his admiration in his thoughts.

「I’m just curious… Why do you want such a reward? 」

「Oh, there’s no special reason behind it, it’s ok if you have already decided on it. 」

In such a tiny amount of time Nobuna had grown a little again as a person. Her body seemed to emit out a glow, and her sharp eyes had grown much stronger. But this is not the time to be changing his impression about her. Right now he must say what he truly wants as his reward.

(Finally, the time has come! Listen to the roar of my heart! There’s a tinge of false feelings in my true wish!)

「The second reward! Please introduce me to Imagawa Yoshimoto, the Strongest Bow of Hokkaido!」

(Do you see it, old man Tokichiro?! I am still heading towards the dream you had! Though her character is a bit off, she’s still a beauty, and now that she’s become Nobuna’s hostage, she might be more subdued towards me, since I’m her lifesaver and all… a-and if… if…If…If it’s just a little… She mi… might even service me….? I mean, No matter what, she is the scion of one of the Sengoku era’s most distinguished families, a princess of the Imagawa clan. Compared to the ordinary girls of the modern world, she far surpasses them. She will definitely be extremely shy in the bedroom, but that might be cute in its own right… he, hehehe!!! Ahh, it’s such a good thing that I have come to the Sengoku era! I’m not even kidding now!)

Yoshiharu’s eyes emitted out a glitter of hope while he smiled, revealing a tidy set of white teeth. Nobuna sighed and then mumbled lightly…

「….Really now, you are just such an idiotic monkey. 」

「What was that now? Why are you rolling your eyes while staring at me? 」

「If I look at you directly my beautiful eyes will be tainted by you! 」

「Hmph, you’re not cute at all, as always. 」

Yoshiharu mumbled.

「Stop the nonsense and give me the reward! If not, I’ll cry until you give me what I want! 」

「Ahhh, shut up, shut up! Asking for such a boring reward yet still being so shameless about it! You clearly have no shame, Monkey! 」

「Yeah? You’re the one talking nonsense! I did not do anything shameless just now! 」

「…..Huh? 」

「The reason why guys put their own life on the line is to protect cute girls and never let them die or have harm come to them! That’s it, there is nothing else to it than that! I can’t speak for anyone else, but at least I’m such a fellow! 」

「Ahh! 」

Nobuna delicate shoulders jumped a little for an instant and her mouth grimaced while she stared at Yoshiharu with jet black eyes and said:

「…..Hmph… In this battle you contributed the most, that much is true… Hmmm, yes…. There’s no helping it. 」

「Ohhh? 」

Though he didn’t really know why, it looked like Nobuna had finally given in to his demands! Yoshiharu is almost moved to tears.

As for Nobuna, her face started to blush a little while she pouted with her small lips and said:

「Tonight, clean yourself and wait for me in the courtyard of the castle. 」

* * *

Later that day, when night has descended.

The Five Leaf Aralia tenements were enveloped with the atmosphere of victory. While Yoshiharu was staying in his house, his neighbors were bringing gifts one after another when they were visiting him.
Old man Asano had brought over some rice with koi fish, and Katsuie had gone into berserk mode and screamed things such as: 「Monkey, this time around i will definitely kill you; Prepare yourself! 」, and Nobukatsu who was at the side in the corner was still touching his own butt while crying like a frail girl, and he was biting into his own clothes too. As for what really happened to him in Okehazama, everyone was afraid to ask.

Besides, Niwa Nagahide, who had never visited the tenements before brought along Saito Dosan who couldn’t even stand straight because of the problems with his back.

「Knowing the other’s thoughts so well… there will surely be a day when you grab the hearts
of all the masses. 」

Dosan said to him.

「Huh? What is that? I don’t understand at all. 」

「I don’t understand too, but I must congratulate you for getting a perfect score of 100 points. This time round, your performance was truly outstanding, so please do take care of me from now on, Yoshiharu-dono. 」

「No need to be so humble, please do take care of me too! The Oda clan has not many proper retainers, so with Nagahide-san around I feel much more at ease. 」

「Oi, you damn Monkey! Don’t tell me you are talking about me when you talk about those retainers who are “not proper”!? 」

「Ahhh….. I, Nobukatsu… have become sullied….. 」

The small room of Yoshiharu’s house was filled with cheers and laughter while the party continued way into the night. But at the end of a busy day, everyone finally left one by one. In the end, other than Yoshiharu, the house was left with Yoshiharu and Inuchiyo in it.

「….It’s still… hot… 」
Inuchiyo, whose body can’t seem to get used to the temperature was squirming about,

「Tonight, the temperature is so high that it’s hard to fall asleep, please bear with it. 」

Said Goemon, who also remained to tell Inuchiyo about the proper usage of her medicine.

「But anyway, Sagara-sama is really someone comparable to Kinoshita-sama. I believe Kinoshita-sama who is in the heavens now will be able to rest in peace. 」

「So embarrassing, hahaha! Right now I should ask Nobuna for some increase in wages and build a big grave for the old man! 」
「That aside, how will Nobuna-sama respond to the request of the Kawanami group? 」

(I’ve forgotten all about it. )

With his head full of being close to girls, he had really forgotten all about it.

He can’t say it out loud… not towards Goemon who was looking at him with glittering eyes, how can I say such a thing out….? Besides, if he say that he had forgotten about it, the disappointed Goemon might just finish him off with a slash

「Ye…Yes. Hmmm, Nobuna can’t easily be persuaded. 」

「….So as to say, it can’t be done? 」

「No, no. I think if there is a next time, she will definitely agree! 」

「……Is that so? 」

(Damn, Goemon’s eyes look kinda cold. Such a look is exactly like that of Hattori Hanzou! Don’t tell me, I’ve been exposed?)
「Hey, Hey Goemon! Even if they can’t be Nobuna’s direct subordinates, once I have my own castle all of you guys can come over! I promise you that!「

「Ohh? That’s quite a huge boast. 」

「Since I have no family or subordinates in this world, all of you guys are like my family! Combined with my Sengoku era game knowledge and your skills, I believe we will definitely make it big some day! Leave it to me! 」

「…..If so, I will not pursue this matter further then. 」

「Eh? 」

「But if you forget about us next time when talking about rewards…. you will be tortured by the Kawanami group. 」

(So I have been exposed!?)

Yoshiharu was sweating nonstop with fear, but at that instant Inuchiyo stood up and pulled onto Goemon’s sleeve.

「…..Sleep. 」