[Giving up all the territories except Yonezawa Castle, doesn't that mean that our family is going back to the era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties? …… In this case, what is the hard work of our family for several generations? 】

Date Masamune wanted to be angry, but in the end he didn't do anything, he knew that with his own sin of offending Oda Nobunaga, let alone confiscating the territory, even if the latter raided their family and wiped out their family, it was not much!

Oda Nobunaga is the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven!

[Okay, we'll talk about those things later, you can come in first...... Early in the morning, you must be hungry, right? Come, what do you want to eat? 】

As he spoke, Zen Master Toriya closed the door casually, he was very concerned about Date Masamune, but he didn't say what he wanted Date Masamune's future to be.

Isn't this temple a safe place for my Masamune? Confusion suddenly hit Date Masamune, now he is indeed very hungry, and he doesn't want to ask about any military affairs.

I just want to find a good place and drink hot porridge,

[Master, can you get some hot porridge for Date Masamune first.] Date Masamune hurried overnight...... Hungry. 】

Date Masamune forced a smile, but Zen Master Toriya smiled generously and patted his apprentice's shoulder.

[Just right, I'll cook leek porridge for you, it's your favorite food when you were a child.] 】

[Thank You, Master......]

Date Masamune's nose is a little sour, since he became an adult, because he is busy with military affairs, he has rarely come to visit his master, even if it is only a few times, he only said two words and left, but the master, but always remembered himself, and remembered that his favorite food was leek porridge, and his heart was suddenly extremely ashamed.

[Thank you for what...... That's right. There are also two guests in the temple, and they are also here to visit me, so if you want, I will introduce them to you. 】

[Okay, let Master decide everything.] 】

The two guests met before the meal.

One was a monk, but he didn't shave his hair. It's just that he is wearing a monk's robe, and he looks like he is almost sixty years old, but he is very energetic, and his eyes are bright, and they are extremely intimidating, so that people do not feel themselves, and there is a trace of fear in their hearts.

This man must have been a samurai.

Date Masamune thought so.

As for the other man, it was a teenager who looked as old as him. Wearing a simple beige kimono and a ponytail, the whole person looks handsome and extraordinary, but judging from his appearance, he should be the land or retinue of this monk.

Date Masamune nodded to the two of them, which was regarded as a greeting, and the latter two also nodded, which was regarded as a return gift.

After drinking the porridge. Zen Master Huzai introduced to them:

[Tianhai, let me introduce to you. This is my apprentice, Idami Sasaku Masamune. 】

After listening to his introduction, the young man's face changed, but the monk named [Tianhai] did not change his expression, but looked at Date Masamune and said:

[Misakumori-sama is known as the [Oshu one-eyed dragon].] It's a great honor to meet you today. 】

[Well, my god...... By the way, Master Tianhai is polite, [One-eyed Dragon] or something. That's all our countrymen's random screaming, and we can't take it seriously. 】

Zen Master Huzai then introduced.

[Hehe, Masamune, Master Amami's name is Nankobo Amami, and he practices in Kyoto. 】

[It turned out to be a person from the capital, disrespectful and disrespectful. 】

[And this one, it's Sanada Genjiro Nobushiger-sama of the Shinano Sanada family.] 】

【Sanada? 】

Date Masamune thought about it, he had never heard of the name of Nankobo Tianhai, and he was completely unfamiliar, but it was the surname [Sanada] that made him think of something, so he asked:

[His Royal Highness Sanada Yasubo Masayuki, the lord of Ueda Castle, do you have anything to do with this adult? 】

[Lord Anbo is the father of the family. 】

[Sure enough...... Your father and brother slaughtered Ida's soldiers on the battlefield, and you came to Date's territory, how bold are you...... Ha ha! 】

Date Masamune laughed arrogantly, in fact, he didn't have any emotional fluctuations, just just to show these two people, let them know that although he was a defeated general, he should not be underestimated.

This is his self-esteem, he cares too much about what others think, and he takes himself too seriously.

This kind of thing, as early as half a year ago in Ninja City, Sanada Nobuyoshi had heard Narita Kai speak, so this time, he had prepared a countermeasure in his heart.

[No, compared to guts, I'm not as good as Idami Samoru Lord, you know that I am a member of the enemy's family, but you still dare to sit opposite me, this is the real tiger courage, admire! ] 】

The smile on Date Masamune's face suddenly stiffened, and the other party actually returned what he had just said to himself in an ironic way.

The scene suddenly became cold.

However, Zen Master Huzai clapped his hands and chuckled:

[Haha, Masamune, the people who come are my guests, don't embarrass them. 】

[Got it, Master.] 】

After seeing Nanguangfang Tianhai.

Date Masamune didn't bow to him, but just nodded at Nankobo Tianhai with the same courtesy as he would receive guests.

Nankobo Amami completely ignored Date Masamune's rudeness, allowing him to quarrel with his apprentice without saying a word......

By this time it was already completely dawn. Sunlight filtered through the small diagonal slits in the curtain. Zen Master Huzai said:

[Tianhai, although your cultivation is enough to become the abbot of the great temple, you have always liked to travel all over the world, so your fame as a monk is far less than that of your past as a samurai. 】

[Tiger, once I return to the Great General's Gate, I will take the right path, which is the fate of the poor monks. 】

[The right way? 】

Date Masamune's voice on the side was very steady, and he would never miss every word of the other party.

[The so-called righteous path can not only surpass the ignorant and ignorant mountain village old man, but also surpass the supreme of the world, and the two principles are exactly the same. 】

Date Masamune grinned slightly:

[So, come and surpass me?] 】

This temptation is more casual and rude than any of the generals Nanguangfang Tianhai has met, and on the surface, it seems that he is very pious to the general's rhetoric, but in fact it says:

If anyone can surpass me, just come!

His words were full of contempt and confidence, and his posture resembled that of a samurai eager to try with a wooden sword.

Nanguangfang Tianhai smiled slightly:

[The poor monk is here for this, but Misakumori is a rare straightforward person. 】

[Straightforward person? 】

[Because adults are born to understand the sorrow of struggle and the joy of tolerance, they probably won't hide it from monks. 】

[Oh.] 】

Date Masamune didn't smile, just tilted his head.

[There is a question, the monk wants to ask, does Misakumori want to become the general of the expedition? 】

This old monk spoke amazingly as soon as he opened his mouth.

[General Zhengyi? 】

Date Masamune muttered, this name, he had never dreamed of.

[As a samurai, everyone wants to be a general...... Yes, I take it as my mission to conquer the world, and this position of the general of the conquest is determined to be obtained. 】

He looked at Tianhai with blazing eyes and said,

[I know that you must be laughing at my arrogance and ignorance in your heart, if you want to laugh, just laugh, this is my true words, it is my lifelong wish to conquer the general. 】

[Haha. 】

Zen Master Huzai smiled heartily, his apprentice, after so many years, his temperament has not changed at all.

Sanada Nobuyoshi also laughed, he was laughing at Date Masamune's cheekiness.

You have just been defeated by the army of the Great General of Zhengyi, and you still have the face to say that you want to [usurp the throne], it is really shameless. Falling to the point where it is today is purely deserved.

On the contrary, it was Tianhai, he didn't laugh.

Date Masamune's words shook him a little.

When he was young, he also had the desire to seize the world and become a general of Zhengyi.

But with the growth of age and the change of the current situation, this dream has become completely unattainable, and in my heart, this idea has long been abandoned.

And his own son, after becoming the general's son-in-law and favorite retainer, also ...... No, I'm afraid Kogoro has never had this idea.

Tianhai's heart was a little surging, and at this moment, he felt that he actually admired Date Masamune a little.

[Are you saying that no matter what, you have to be the general of the expedition? 】

【Yes!】 I will go down this road wholeheartedly, and no matter what setbacks I encounter in the future, I will not retreat. 】

【Good...... But I have a question for you. 】

Just ask. 】

Why do you want to become a general? 】

[Haha, master, you are asking knowingly, of course, in order to control the greatest power, and to be able to leave a name in history after a hundred years. 】

Although Date Masamune's words are very simple, they are in one sentence.

Throughout the ages, human beings have fought repeatedly for nothing more than the words "name" and "profit".

But those who strive for fame and fortune always declare to outsiders, or say so themselves.

I am fighting for the people of the world.

This is pure, who is the one who is in a position of power, who is really for the people of the world?

Date Masamune's honesty and unpretentiousness made Tianhai feel a little more good for him in his heart.

However, he still has to talk to Date Masamune:

[Nope! Misaku-sama's wish is too selfish. 】

Nankobo Amami shook his head as if he were talking to his own son, which made Date Masamune feel both puzzled and unhappy.

[Master thinks I'm selfish? 】

[Misaku Mamoru became the general of the expedition, but the citizens of Japan did not enjoy the real benefits, isn't this a great contrast? It's too selfish for an adult to live a good life alone, but let the people of the world in Japan continue to suffer......]

[You don't have to worry about this! Guru! I already have a set of policies in mind that are kind to the people, and I will ......]

Date Masamune interrupted Nankobo Amami's words. (To be continued.) )