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In the end, Naokyo Endo did not come with him, because he knew very well that since Oda Yoshinobu came in person, it would be absolutely impossible for Shigeharu Takenaka to achieve his goal. The possible threat is one thing, but even if Asai Nagamasa had his head caught in the door, it was impossible for him to secretly make an agreement with the Saito family at the same time that Oda Yoshinobu came to visit.

And although Oda Yoshinobu did not explain the intention of this time, Endo Naokyo guessed that it was nothing more than to express the friendship between the two families, and even possibly reach the previous marriage in advance.

It's not that Naokyo Endo is smart, but when the Oda family was invading Mino, Oda Yoshinobu suddenly came to the Asai family to visit Asai Nagamasa, and it was obviously impossible to have anything else besides such a purpose. Ha? Let the Asai family send troops to Mino? This is obviously impossible, after all, the Oda family is playing smoothly in Mino, and there is no need to let the Asai family share another piece of the pie. What if the Asai family comes?

And in fact, just as Naokei Endo thought, when Asai Nagamasa learned that Oda Yoshinobu was coming, he immediately guessed his intention.

"I didn't expect Lord Oda to come with Shigeji one after another, I really didn't expect it." Asai Nagamasa looked at the two strangely and smiled. But this can't be blamed on him, after all, a former important minister of the Saito family, a current important minister of the Oda family, how can this not surprise Asai Nagamasa when such two people came to visit him together?

However, Asai Nagamasa felt strange, but Oda Yoshinobu was very clear about the purpose of Shigeharu Takenaka's visit, so after he heard Asai Nagamasa say this, he directly spoke, "Your Highness Asai, this time I came down, but I was ordered by the lord to discuss your marriage with Miss Inu. The lord hopes that this marriage can be held as soon as possible, after all, Miss Inu is not young, and if she does not get married, she will also be very embarrassed. ”

"I see." Hearing this, Asai Nagamasa looked at Shigeharu Takenaka, who was sitting silently on the side, before he spoke, "In that case, why don't you decide this month?" Speaking of which, recently, the retainers have been urging me to get married as soon as possible and have an heir as soon as possible~" Asai Nagamasa laughed.

Although Asai Nagamasa didn't know the purpose of Shigeharu Takenaka's visit, since he didn't speak, then Asai Nagamasa could only say so. However, even if Shigeharu Takenaka said something, it was impossible to change Asai Nagamasa's idea. After all, his marriage with Ah Dog has already been decided, not to mention whether Asai Nagamasa will suddenly regret the marriage, just for the sake of the alliance with the Oda family, Asai Nagamasa can't have any hesitation.

As mentioned above, when the Oda family invaded Mino, Oda Yoshinobu came here to discuss marriage, so there was only one purpose, that is, to completely establish the in-law alliance between the Asai family and the Oda family. If Asai Nagamasa had any hesitation at this time, it was likely to cause dissatisfaction and even hostility from the Oda family.

And this is definitely not what Asai Nagamasa wants to see. After all, compared to the Saito family, which is sunset and has a grudge, the Oda family in Thick Tail is more suitable to become an ally of the Asai family, not to mention that Asai Nagamasa is known for his benevolence and righteousness, and it is impossible to do such a betrayal of the alliance.

"Hehe, that's the best, why don't I go back to Owari and send the dog over?" Oda Yoshinobu smiled when he heard this, obviously very satisfied with Asai Nagamasa's answer.

"This ...... Just do what Oda-sama says! Asai Nagamasa hesitated for a moment, but quickly agreed. Although this is a bit uncourteous, after all, Owari Omi is so far away, and the Oda family is still at a critical juncture in attacking Mino.

Subsequently, the two discussed the wedding for a while, and everything was negotiated, and Oda Yoshinobu looked at Shigeharu Takenaka with a smile on his face and said, "Speaking of which, what is the important thing for you to come to visit His Royal Highness Asai?" ”

In other words, just now when Oda Yoshinobu and Asai Nagamasa were talking about marriage, Shigeharu Takenaka sat next to him and was silent, as if it didn't exist at all. But there is no way, the purpose of his coming here has completely failed without saying a word, and he has jumped up and down as if he was acting.

Perhaps the only thing that made Shigeharu Takenaka feel relieved was that neither Asai Nagamasa nor Oda Yoshinobu knew about this matter, but it made him not too embarrassed. But even so, he was on pins and needles, and he couldn't wait to return to Mino immediately.

It's a pity that after hearing Oda Yoshinobu's words, he could only bite the bullet and say, "Back to Oda-sama, I met His Royal Highness Asai before I went down, and now I came to visit, on the one hand, because I attacked Inabayama in the next attack, and I have no shame to stay in Mino." On the other hand, I haven't seen His Royal Highness Asai for a long time. ”

"......I see," Oda Yoshinobu responded casually, but his heart was already happy, "This kid's excuse is really good!" It's a pity that I've already seen through your strategy! Oda Yoshinobu thought triumphantly, if not that he couldn't tell the truth, that he had learned the truth, and then enjoyed Takenaka's depressed expression.

Well, for Oda Yoshinobu, he will not let go of anything that can show off his intelligence. Belch...... Does this show in disguise that this kid is actually stupid?

Seeing that Oda Yoshinobu didn't speak, Shigeharu Takenaka was helpless, but he could only force a laugh and talk with Asai Nagamasa. After all, you can't say a word without saying a word, right?

Shigeharu Takenaka really regrets it now, regretting why he didn't just visit Asai Nagamasa and find someone to help when he came to Omi, otherwise how could he have met Oda Yoshinobu?

And on Asai Nagamasa's side, I don't know if it's because Oda Yoshinobu is embarrassed to speak here, and he doesn't mean to solicit Shigeharu Takenaka at all. This made Oda Yoshinobu curious, but also a burst of joy, knowing that he had long regarded Shigeharu Takenaka as his retainer. Well? Didn't Shigeharu Takenaka refuse before? Well, did he refuse? Yoshinobu Oda said he didn't remember.

I don't know how long it took, Oda Yoshinobu interrupted the two who were talking, "Your Highness Asai, it's getting late, let's go back first." ”

"Oh, okay, huh?" Asai Nagamasa was about to say two polite words, but suddenly discovered a fault in Oda Yoshinobu's words.

Immediately, he saw Oda Yoshinobu turn his head and smile at Shigeharu Takenaka, "Shigeji, let's go~"

"This ...... Oda ...... Oda-sama...... It seems that he has refused to leave the Oda family. Shigeharu Takenaka was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then said a little inexplicably.

"Oh? Is it? Oda Yoshinobu looked at Shigeharu Takenaka suspiciously, and his expression was completely unheard of such a thing. But before Shigeharu Takenaka could say anything, Oda Yoshinobu waved his hand and said with a nonchalant expression, "It's nothing, if you are willing to go out, go back with me as a retainer." If you don't want to, go back with me as a guest. ”

Speaking of this, Oda Yoshinobu looked at Asai Nagamasa who seemed to have something to say and smiled, "After all, you are a rare conspirator who can attack Mt. Inaba with only 16 people, and the former lord of the family has also been taken care of by you many times...... So, please be sure to enjoy the face and go back with me~"

Hearing this, even if Asai Nagamasa wanted to stop it, he was helpless, although Oda Yoshinobu was ostensibly saying it to Shigeharu Takenaka, but he looked at Asai Nagamasa's eyes, obviously telling Asai Nagamasa not to interfere in this matter.

"In that case...... "Seeing this, Asai Nagamasa glanced at Shigeharu Takenaka helplessly, and then said solemnly to Oda Yoshinobu, "Then the safety of Shigeji will be entrusted to Oda-sama." ”

Hearing this, Oda Yoshinobu immediately laughed and said, "Your Highness Asai, please rest assured, the person I, Oda Yoshinobu wants to protect, even if thousands of troops come, I can't hurt a single hair of his hair!" ”

Well, this sounds quite arrogant, but Asai Nagamasa didn't say anything against it. And what about Shigeharu Takenaka? He was very sad to be ignored, and he probably understood this, so he simply stopped talking.

Asai Nagamasa sent the two out of Kotani Castle all the way, and then turned back with some reluctance. Speaking of which, Asai Nagamasa also wanted to take the opportunity to recruit Shigeharu Takenaka. Unfortunately, he had no idea that Shigeharu Takenaka was actually still a retainer of the Saito family.

"Shigeji, let's go~" Oda Yoshinobu looked at Shigeharu Takenaka and chuckled.

"Oda-sama, please!" Shigeharu Takenaka said lightly, although Shigeharu Takenaka had accepted his fate, but obviously, it was absolutely impossible for him to give Oda Yoshinobu a good look.

"Hehe~" Seeing this, Oda Yoshinobu is not angry, everyone is already in hand, what else is there to be angry about? Suddenly, Oda Yoshinobu casually glanced at the bushes next to him, and said with a sneer, "There is a little mouse with you by your side~"

As he spoke, before Shigeharu Takenaka could react, he disappeared in front of his eyes, and after a few breaths, he reappeared beside him again.

"Let's go~" Oda Yoshinobu said with a smile, and he didn't say what to do. But Shigeharu Takenaka knew that the ninja sent by Saito Ryuko to assist and monitor him had been killed.

"Is this the strength of Yoshinobu Oda, who is known as the reincarnation of Susanoo and the number one general of the Oda family?" Shigeharu Takenaka thought in shock.

Although Shigeharu Takenaka had seen Oda Yoshinobu's terrifying martial arts when he was in New Ghana before, but now this unpredictable speed made him even more frightened.

All the way back to Sumamata, yes, it's Sumamata. Although Oda Yoshinobu said that he would return to Owari, he eventually decided to go to Sumamata first, leaving Shigeharu Takenaka there before returning to Owari. After all, Oda Yoshinobu not only wants to recruit Shigeharu Takenaka, but also in this Mino strategy, Shigeharu Takenaka still has no role to play.

"This is Shigeharu Takenaka, you should have all heard it, from today on, he is ......" Oda Yoshinobu had not finished speaking, and Shigeharu Takenaka on the side hurriedly said, "I'm just a ronin now, and I didn't promise to go out to Lord Oda!" He had to directly interrupt Oda Yoshinobu's words, otherwise as soon as Oda Yoshinobu's words came out, wouldn't he really become Oda Yoshinobu's retainer?

Perhaps it would be more convenient for him to act later by becoming Oda Yoshinobu's retainer, but obviously, if he agreed so casually, even if Oda Yoshinobu didn't suspect it, could his retainers be fools?

Hearing Shigeharu Takenaka's words, Oda Yoshinobu was not angry, but chuckled and said to everyone, "Well, this kid is still a little difficult to accept, but it doesn't matter, you just need to remember that he will be your colleague in the future." After a pause, Oda Yoshinobu pointed at Kato Duanzo and said, "Shigeji, you will live with Duanzo in the future, he is one of the ninjas under me, I believe that with his help, you will quickly become familiar with the family." ”

Okay, is this an obvious telling Shigeharu Takenaka that you've been watched? However, Takenaka Shigeharu didn't say much about this, obviously he also knew that it was impossible for Oda Yoshinobu not to send someone to spy on him.

After settling down with Shigeharu Takenaka, Oda Yoshinobu went straight back to Kiyoshu Castle. Although Oda Yoshinobu moved the castle to Komakiyama, Komakiyama was built to attack Mino, so the female dependents remained in Cheongju.

"Nong, I am on the orders of my lord, and I want to take Ago to Omi to complete the marriage with Asai Nagamasa." Oda Yoshinobu went straight to Nohime's residence, and directly explained his intention.

Tsk, this kind of direct entry into the residence of the lord of his house without notification, and it is still when only the female dependents are left in the mansion. Throughout the ages, I'm afraid there haven't been many people, right?

"Well, Master Kichifa has already sent someone to inform me, come with me~" Nohime nodded in response, and then took Oda Yoshinobu to Ainu's room.

Walking into the room, Ah Dog had already prepared. "Brother-in-law, are you the only one who sent me to Omi?" Inu asked with a smile.

"Yes~ So you don't have to bring too many things~" Oda Yoshinobu pinched the dog's pretty face and smiled.

Speaking of which, Ainu's beauty is not much worse than that of Aichi, but she is the daughter of Oda Nobuhide and Tsuchida Gozen, and when she was born, Aichi was already two years old. In addition, Oda Yoshinobu has never liked Tsuchida Gozen very much, so he has always seen a dog very little.

But I don't know why, Ah Dog likes to be with Oda Yoshinobu very much, although she doesn't dare to pester Oda Yoshinobu like Ah Ichi, but when Oda Yoshinobu appears in Cheongju, Ah Dog will always sneak over to peek. How could Oda Yoshinobu not know this? After going back and forth, the two slowly became familiar with each other.

"Inu, the person you want to marry is named Asai Nagamasa, and he is a very good samurai. So after you get married, you have to behave well, don't embarrass your family~" Oda Yoshinobu touched the dog's hair and smiled.

"Don't worry, brother-in-law!" The dog laughed softly.

(To be continued.) )