Hojo Masa was thin, his face was snow-white, his eyes were sunken, and he raised his hand to his mouth from time to time and opened his mouth to cough.

Although the retainers were very worried about the physical condition of the lord, they were also used to it.

They discussed it themselves.

"Just as I imagined. Wu Nian, the king of the Han Dynasty, is indeed a dragon crossing the river. The Toyotomi family, which has the four heavenly kings of Toyotomi and the sixteen gods of Toyotomi, is not a big deal in front of him. ”

The Wind Demon's voice trembled a little, and his hands clutched his knees tightly, unable to hide his excitement.

"The Han army is indeed strong. It's just that we in Fuso also have our own problems. The Toyotomi shogunate's three-tiered structure of foreign daimyos, pedigree daimyos, and pro-feudal daimyo was extremely unstable. Otherwise. It is impossible for Wu Nian to get Xifusang so easily. ”

A retainer of the Hojo family said calmly.

"There's no need to discuss this. Now the power of the Toyotomi family has retreated to Tofuso. Almost all of the daimyos, their relatives, and retainers in Nishifuso were relocated to the other side of the sea. ”

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We have to find a way to restore the old territory of the Hojo family. ”

Another retainer of the Hojo family said in a deep voice.

"That's right." All the retainers of the Hojo family nodded in unison. Then everyone except the Hojo clan set their sights on the wind demon.

When the Hojo family was still strong, the Wind Demon Ninja was just a group that could not see the light.

After the demise of the Hojo family, the Wind Demon Ninja endured the humiliation and not only protected the Hojo clan, but also collected a large amount of money to revive the family.

These former Hojo ministers are currently all ronin. He was supposed to be destitute, or to serve another great name.

Thanks to the money of the Wind Demon Ninja, they were able to live without worry, twisted into a rope, and hid in the shadows to revive the Hojo family.

The Wind Demon is the actual first seat among the current Hojo family's retainers.

"Whoever is strong will be. Before. We help Wu Nian. Right now. We liaise with Toyotomi Daikichi. My plan is to assassinate Wu Nian. Let the order established by the Han State in Xifusang collapse in an instant. ”

"Once I learned that Wu Nian had died. Kumamoto Ninji and other daimyo will definitely rebel against the Han Kingdom. But the Han army was very combat-ready. Wang Gui will definitely lead Li Tianbao and others to maintain the territory of Xifusang as much as possible. ”

Toyotomi took advantage of the situation. When the time comes, Fuso will be in a fight. We took the opportunity to set up a banner in the old collar of the Hojo family. Recruit former Hojo ministers and restore the house. ”

The Wind Demon's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice.

Only when the water is muddy can you fish in troubled waters.

The more chaotic Fuso, the better.

The retainers had no doubts about the Wind Demon's strategy.

But tactics.

"IMHO. Will the Wind Demon Ninja be able to complete the assassination mission? Not to mention that the Ouchi guards are fierce, and Wu Nian himself is even more brave and good at fighting. ”

A retainer said in a deep voice.

"During this time. We have gained the trust of Wu Nian. I'll arrange for ninjas to act at the right time. Of course. There is no chance of winning a frontal battle against Wu Nian and the Ouchi guards. We use quenched shuriken (hidden weapon). As long as a wound is cut on Wu Nian's skin, Wu Nian can be killed. ”

The Wind Demon held his head high, revealing a look of confidence.

The retainers were all suspicious, but seeing that the Wind Demon was so confident, they didn't say anything more.

Immediately, they started a discussion based on the success of the assassination of Wu Nian.

"Shall we contact Maeda Tadamichi in advance?" A retainer suggested.

The eyes of many retainers lit up. The Maeda family is a former retainer of the Hojo family, and has a pivotal position in the former retainers.

"It's hard. Maeda Tadamichi was unfaithful and unjust. But he is very good at judging the situation. Now that Wu Nian is so strong, he won't do anything with us. When Wu Nian dies, we will send someone to contact him. ”

The Wind Demon shook his head dryly, revealing disdain.

"Hmm." The retainers thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

As a result of their discussions, a detailed plan was formed. In order to cover people's eyes, after the plan was agreed, Wind Demon and the others said goodbye to the Hojo clan and scattered out of the mansion.

"Ahem, ahem." In the empty room, the coughing sound of the Hojo clan sounded.

When the maid outside heard this, she immediately pushed open the door. One of them walked in from outside, knelt next to the Hojo clan, and said nervously, "My lord." How do you feel? ”

"It's fine. It's just a little cold. Take the hand stove. The Hojo clan's aura gradually stabilized, and he waved his hand at the maid.

The maids outside the door immediately closed the sliding door. A maid went down and came in with a hand stove.

At the same time, the maid in the house took out the bedding from the cupboard and covered it. Hojo Clan sat on the futon, his legs covered with a quilt, and he held a hand stove in his hand, and his face gradually became a little bloody.

His facial features are very delicate, and his eyes are black and white, exuding an indescribable light.

After sitting for a while, he entered the warm bed under the service of the maid and gently closed his eyes.

..............

Harima Prefecture.

On the ruins of Himeji Castle, a large mansion in the style of the Han people was erected. The four corners of the mansion have towers. Upstairs hangs the "Han" character flag.

A large number of Ouchi guards, wearing armor and holding spears, stood guard or patrolled in the mansion.

Inside the hall.

Wu Nian was dressed in regular clothes, sitting on the Taishi chair, listening to the report of the Si'an Mountain Cliff in the imperial city below.

"Wind Demon Ninja, can you finally take it back?" After listening to the report, Wu Nian sighed with emotion.

At that time, he felt that the way the Wind Demon behaved was very suspicious. During this time, the development of the spies of the Imperial City Division was very rapid.

There is an elite group of spies who are listening to the movements of the Wind Demon Ninja.

When the beast lurks in ambush in the dark, nothing can be investigated.

But when the beast began to move, it also showed its feet.

He has always been grateful, when he was on the Kyoto Plain. If it weren't for the help of the Wind Demon Ninja, the destruction of the Iga Ninja.

It won't make him lose everything, but it will make him anxious. Later, things will not go so smoothly.

He was thankful to the Wind Demon Ninja.

Helped a lot.

But.

Since things have developed to this point, there is no way to do it.

Daimyo of the Warring States period, the territory is in the western part of the island of Honshu. A family that once competed with Toyotomi Daikichi for the throne of Fuso.

Hojo family.

The hundred-legged insect dies but does not stiffen.

There is a resurgence.

But. The spies of the Imperial City Division also only heard that the wind demon was acting strangely. And I don't know the plans of the Wind Demon.

"Revisit. First find out the wind demon and the old Hojo ministers, and finally catch the net. Wu Nian's eyes flickered, and he looked at Anshan Cliff and said, "There will be no assistance from the Wind Demon Ninja in the future." It was up to the Imperial Castle Division to fight the Iga ninja alone. ”

"Yes." Ansan cliff bent down, calmly.