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Xiao Ce listened and nodded with a smile, saying, "What's the harm in that? Let them test us, I'm not afraid of their tests."

Night Owl nodded: "I was just saying, it's mainly to test Da Lei, they probably won't be testing you..."

Xiao Ce waved his hand and said, "Even if it's a test, I can handle it! He didn't doubt the story you told, did he?"

Night Owl nodded: "No doubt, big brother... don't worry. As long as we don't cause any problems later, there won't be any!"

"How can you be so sure that he will come to test us?" Xiao Ce asked.

Night Cat chuckled and said, "This Okamoto Juzo is inherently suspicious. The only person he truly trusts is himself. Even if someone he trusts introduces him, he needs his approval before he'll use them!"

"But don't worry, brother. This person is just suspicious; he's not exactly a genius!"

Xiao Ce listened and nodded with a smile. As they talked, they got up to exercise and then ate the breakfast that was brought to them by a special person.

Just as Night Cat had said, Okamoto Juzo invited the three brothers, including the third uncle Night Cat had mentioned, to come over.

Having made thorough preparations, they weren't afraid at all...

That's all in the past; Okamoto Juzo is only now having breakfast.

"The three of you, come and have dinner together."

Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised to see Okamoto Juzo's round table, and he was also surprised by Okamoto Juzo's habit of eating with others.

Xiao Ce and Da Lei did not move, behaving very well.

The Mad Taoist, however, acted as if nothing had happened and went straight up to eat.

Xiao Ce made a fake call.

Looking at the madman, Okamoto Juzo laughed and said, "It's alright, it's alright, let him eat... let him eat!"

"You should all come and eat too."

Night Owl said, "My lord, we actually already ate!"

After listening to Night Cat's words, Okamoto Juzo said, "Oh? So, your third uncle..."

Night Cat gave an awkward laugh and said to Okamoto Juzo, "He's just a bit of a glutton... and not very bright either..."

As he spoke, Night Owl was about to step forward and pull him away.

Okamoto Juzo smiled and waved his hands enthusiastically, displaying a very warm expression.

"It's alright, it's alright, you've eaten, so come sit down too!"

"You must have never seen this way of eating before."

The three people quickly went up to it, then shook their heads and said, "This is indeed the first time we've seen such a round table. Is it unique to Siam?"

Night Owl asked first.

Xiao Ce and Da Lei remained silent, for truly intelligent people don't speak much.

However, it must be said that Night Owl's acting skills have improved.

Okamoto Juzo waved his hand with a smile and said, "No...no...that's not it. This is a table that Xiao Ce of the Xiao Kingdom liked to use the most. It is said that he always liked to use this round table to connect people..."

When Xiao Ce heard Okamoto Juzo say this, he always felt like he was being attacked face-to-face.

"Oh? This table has this effect?" Night Owl asked knowingly.

Okamoto Juzo laughed and said, "Who knows? Let's give it a try."

Xiao Ce didn't know where he got the information from.

After chatting for a while, Okamoto Juzo continued, "Ebe no Saku, Ebe no Rai, you don't need to be so reserved. Saya is my confidant, you are his family, and from now on you will be my family too."

Da Lei nodded to Okamoto Juzo.

Xiao Ce said, "Thank you for taking me in, Lord. Don't worry, the three of us brothers will be your three protectors from now on. As long as we live, we won't let you get a single hair on your head..."

These are some tips that Night Owl taught Xiao Ce.

He said that Okamoto Juzo liked expressions of loyalty like this.

Xiao Ce initially thought it was unlikely, but decided to give it a try.

As a result, Okamoto Juzo's face beamed like a chrysanthemum.

"Good! Good! I knew from Xiaoye that you, the eldest brother, are the smartest. Just from what you said, I know you are extraordinary!"

As Xiao Ce listened to Okamoto Juzo's praise, he wondered if this was a test.

However, Xiao Ce had no problem speaking.

"My lord, you wouldn't dare. I'm just an ordinary commoner..."

Okamoto Juzo said with a smile, "If you have the ability, don't hide it. I like capable people the most. No need to be modest."

Then he looked at Da Lei and said, "Jiang Bian Lei, with your physique, you can be considered a giant in our Fusang country. Even in front of those Westerners, you are not inferior at all!"

Da Lei smiled and patted his chest, saying, "Lord, I'm not only tall, but I'm also highly skilled in martial arts. Xiao Ye is amazing, isn't he? To be honest, even several of him wouldn't be a match for me."

Xiao Ce designed Da Lei's character as someone with great strength but no brains.

Seeing this, Xiao Ce deliberately spoke in a low voice, "Second brother, be more modest..."

Seeing this, Okamoto Juzo laughed and said, "You don't need to stop him. If you have the ability, why should you be humble? If you don't, you must be humble!"

Then, turning to Da Lei, he said, "Come on, Jiangbian Lei, are you bragging...?"

Da Lei laughed and said, "My lord, I never brag... If you don't believe me, just send someone to try! In hand-to-hand combat, fifty men couldn't hurt me in the slightest."

Okamoto Juzo's expression became quite interesting upon hearing this.

"Oh? You mean fifty people, or five people?"

Da Lei said arrogantly, "Fifty people!"

Even though Okamoto Juzo was somewhat prepared, he was still quite surprised when he heard Da Lei mention fifty people.

"Is it fifty ordinary people, fifty soldiers, or fifty ronin samurai? That makes a huge difference!"

Da Lei raised an eyebrow, looking completely nonchalant: "Of course they're ronin samurai. As for ordinary people, let alone fifty, even five hundred would just be offering themselves up for slaughter!"

Okamoto Juzo's eyes lit up when he heard Da Lei's words, his face full of disbelief.

Xiao Ce watched from the side with a truly fascinating expression, for no other reason than this.

He genuinely hadn't realized that Da Lei's acting was so good.

Da Lei is acting like a brute now. Xiao Ce, seeing the madness Da Lei is showing, feels that he is not acting, but releasing his true nature.

That's not entirely wrong, after all, Da Lei had always been a team leader before.

Da Lei wasn't exaggerating; after all, he really was unarmed, and five hundred ronin samurai were no match for him.

Looking at Daira's confident and assertive demeanor, Okamoto Juzo subconsciously glanced at Night Cat.

Even when seeing a night owl, he has a confident expression.

"Jiang Bian Lei, why don't you give me a performance?"

Da Lei laughed and said, "Of course, no problem. You'd better call some more capable people. Otherwise, even if I hold back, I'm afraid I'll still be bedridden for a few days."

Seeing this, Okamoto Juzo said, "Fine, what a boastful tone! If you really are as you say, I will definitely give you a satisfactory gift!"

"it is good!"

Then Okamoto Juzo said to a servant-like man beside him, "Go and call all the members of our Ronin Martial Arts Hall over here!"

The servant nodded, then asked Okamoto Juzo, "Lord, should we call fifty, or all of them?"

Okamoto Juzo said, "They must be having their morning classes right now. Let them all come over. It'll be a good opportunity for them to see what it's like."

As he spoke, Okamoto Juzo smiled at Da Lei and said, "How about it? Are you scared? If you were just bragging, you can back down now, and I can forgive you!"

Da Lei raised his head high and said, "My lord, I didn't mean to offend you. Just don't feel embarrassed later."

Xiao Ce, as always, pulled Da Lei along at the opportune moment, indicating that he was trying to persuade him.

Okamoto Juzo smiled and said to Xiao Ce, "Jiangbian Ce, you don't need to stop him. I really like his personality. If he really has this ability, then he should be a bit arrogant..."

Xiao Ce smiled awkwardly: "My lord, times have changed... This is no longer an era where might makes right. No matter how high your martial arts are, one spear thrust from someone can kill you."

Okamoto Juzo listened with some agreement and said, "I know what you're saying. So, it's all those damned Westerners' fault. If it weren't for them, our Bushido could have swept them away..."

As they were talking, a group of ronin samurai came over shortly afterward, wearing wooden clogs and carrying scimitars.

Okamoto Juzo led everyone outside.

Okamoto Juzo smiled at the ronin samurai and said, "Do you know why I called you here?"

The leading ronin samurai bowed to Okamoto Juzo and said, "Reporting to the lord, we have heard that someone wants to challenge us!"

Okamoto Juzo smiled and nodded: "That's right, this is Lei, who just arrived at the riverbank. He was taught by a chivalrous knight from the Xiao Kingdom, and his martial arts are superb."

"Xiao Kingdom's chivalrous heroes? Hmph... Xiao Kingdom's martial arts are all just fancy moves, far inferior to the ronin martial arts of our Fusang Kingdom... I wonder how the lord intends to compete!"

After listening to their words, Da Lei said, "Hmph? You're already bragging before the fight even starts. I'll beat the crap out of you in a minute!"

Da Lei was completely unleashed, which surprised not only Xiao Ce.

Even Night Cat, who had known Da Lei since childhood, was full of surprise.

"You're quite the braggart? I hope you can withstand a few of my attacks." The leading samurai ronin stepped forward: "Lord, let me fight. Let me face him..."

Okamoto Juzo waved his hand.

Before Okamoto Juzo could speak, the leading samurai said, "That's true, someone like that probably doesn't even require my intervention..."

Seeing this, Okamoto Juzo quickly interrupted him: "He's asking for a bare-handed challenge against all fifty of you!"

After Okamoto finished speaking, there was a deathly silence for a few seconds, followed by a burst of laughter.

"My lord, are you serious? What a joke! Fifty people? Is he alone?"

"Yes, my lord, there are fifty of us; we really would kill him..."

"Even if he's unarmed, is he insane? One person against fifty of us... even if we held back, we could easily kill them!"

...

Okamoto Juzo did not stop their mockery.

Let them say what they want.

Da Lei still wore a disdainful expression as he looked at them: "Alright, enough talk... Since it's a competition, let's fight and talk less. You guys figure it out yourselves and send out your fifty strongest men!"

"Remember, you need to be strong, or I might accidentally kill you!"

Seeing that Dairai remained arrogant, the ronin samurai said to Okamoto Juzo, "Lord, are you serious?"

Okamoto Juzo nodded: "That's right. The fact that he has the courage to challenge all fifty of you means he must have something to rely on!"

Seeing this, the ronin samurai said to Okamoto Juzo, "Lord, fifty men against one man... we're afraid we'll kill him!"

Da Lei said arrogantly, "Alright, stop bragging... If you kill me, it's on me! Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Then, Da Lei said to Okamoto Juzo, "Lord, I must make it clear that although this is a friendly spar, fists and feet have no eyes. I can only stay behind as much as possible, but if I kill them, you can't blame me. Moreover, after I make my move, they probably won't be able to get up for ten days or half a month. Even if I hold back, I must still injure them."

Before Okamoto Juzo could even speak, the ronin samurai felt deeply insulted.

"Lord, tell them not to hold back! If they kill us, it's on us! He's too arrogant!"

"Not bad, big guy. Don't think you're so tough just because you're tall. This is a contest of martial arts! Don't worry, we won't let you die... but I'll make you wish you were dead!"

Da Lei remained disdainful, defiantly saying, "Fine, I'll remember you. I'll beat you up first!"

Okamoto Juzo did it on purpose; instead of trying to dissuade them, he let them provoke each other.

Okamoto Juzo actually asked Night Cat privately just now.

Night owls all say they weren't bragging.

He still didn't quite believe it; even with firearms, one person couldn't win against fifty.

Since they were so confident, Okamoto Juzo deliberately made the situation more tense.

After both sides had exchanged enough threats, Okamoto Juzo said, "Alright, we're all samurai, not shrewish women on the street. Let's settle this with our own fists and kicks. Strength isn't something you can just talk about!"

The ronin samurai said, "Lord, do we really need fifty men? Even if we win, people will laugh us to death if word gets out."

Okamoto Juzo said with a serious expression, "Do you think he's a madman?"

The group shook their heads.

Okamoto Juzo said, "Since he's not a madman, then you should be careful! Don't even think about winning. You should think about how to make a really ugly loss if fifty of you lose to him."

The leading ronin warrior hurriedly waved his hands: "Lord, this is simply impossible! Fifty of us can't defeat him alone. If we lose, we can commit seppuku!"

"That's right! We can't possibly lose, he's all alone!!"