Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

Tonight, everyone sat together to share a luxurious takeout feast that Yu Bai had specially brought back from Wanwu.

This feast was further enhanced by the generosity of Candlestick Cutter, who added several anticipated desserts and delicious fried tofu.

What's particularly special is that these takeout dishes are all made by a Chinese Saniwa with over ten years of experience, whose restaurant perfectly showcases the essence of Chinese cuisine.

The spicy and savory Mapo Tofu, the sweet and sour shredded pork with garlic sauce, the crispy and tender roast duck... each dish is displayed on the table like a work of art, not only with tempting colors and enticing aromas, but also with incredibly attractive prices.

However, when the Saniwa learned that the colleague who ordered this lavish meal was another rabbit, he still gave him a very generous discount.

Ah, this is so wonderful.

This is the kind of life a human being should live. Yu Bai mentioned that he once ate so much meat that he felt like vomiting at the sight of it.

It's important to know that there weren't many seasonings available during the Uruk period.

Yu Bai was so engrossed in the delicious food that he had no time to chat and connect with the spirits.

His expression, as if he would say everything after the meal, made Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, who wanted to say something, open his mouth, but then swallowed the words back.

Well, it's nothing urgent anyway. Yamanbagiri Kunihiro picked up his bowl and chopsticks and silently savored the delicacies from his home Saniwa's kingdom.

Yamanbagiri's expression changed quickly, and only Horikawa Kunihiro and Yagen Toushirou among the tsukumogami present noticed it.

Shokudaikiri's attention was drawn to the look on Yu Bai's face that screamed "delicious!" and he decided in his heart to learn how to cook Chinese dishes in his spare time.

While eating different dishes one after another, determined to taste every dish in this luxurious feast, Maeda Toushirou also handed over the things he thought were the most delicious to Yu Bai.

Yu Bai sat in his seat and was fed by Maeda Toushirou the whole time. He didn't even need to stand up to taste the familiar flavors from his hometown.

Hasebe watched this scene with envy, biting his handkerchief in his heart, tears streaming down his face.

I also want to feed the Saniwa, my lord! Look at me, I don't believe your eyes are empty.

Yu Bai: Wu Q, I'm obsessed with food, I can't help myself.

As for Kitsune-no-suke, he kept saying "Xuan You Doufu" (a type of fried tofu dish), and his eyes narrowed as he did so.

"The fried tofu made by Shokudaikiri-sama is absolutely delicious."

"Eat as much as you like, I've prepared a lot today," the young man wearing a single eye patch replied in a moment.

Horikawa Kunihiro and Yagen Toushirou, noticing the fleeting expression on Yamanbagiri's face, exchanged a glance. They knew what Yamanbagiri wanted to say, but there was no rush.

In fact, they would have preferred Yamanbagiri Kunihiro to speak later if they could.

Born from swords, the spirits of the swords have now gained a physical body in reality and are experiencing human emotions.

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"My lord, I think we need to add a few more sword spirits to our citadel." Yamanbagiri Kunihiro, the Saniwa, put down his chopsticks and began to enjoy his dessert before slowly revealing this idea.

"Hmm?" Yu Bai responded softly, his gaze shifting from the dessert in his hand to Yamanbagiri Kunihiro's face, a look of curiosity on his face.

The current Yamanbagiri Kunihiro seems quite different. Having shed his introverted and shy demeanor and revealed a determined expression, Yu Bai found him surprisingly handsome.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a famous sword in history; it is incredibly beautiful.

"During this unexpected situation, I discovered that we still lack the sword spirits for our citadel. When the entire team goes out, apart from Kitsunenosuke, there isn't a single sword left in the citadel to guard it."

Although he was somewhat reluctant, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro suggested that the Saniwa should forge more swords for Yu Bai's safety.

Those who manifest due to the spiritual power of their Saniwa have an immediate and strong affinity for their Saniwa.

Under normal circumstances, as long as the Saniwa is not too brain-dead or particularly scum, the Touken Mujina can maintain a good relationship with them.

Therefore, with a high level of favorability, each additional sword means that the Saniwa's attention and care will be more dispersed.

While some swordsmen might look forward to the arrival of their fellow faction members, it's undeniable that they might also harbor some subtle jealousy.

But Yu Bai's sudden time travel really startled them.

Especially when manpower became scarce and Kitsunenosuke had to stay behind alone in the citadel, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro's anxiety increased even more.

In the hearts of swordsmen, the safety of the Saniwa is always the top priority.

As a sword that has experienced a previous master, Yamanbagiri Kunihiro's fear and anxiety about losing a master are far more profound than those of other swords.

He feared that his current Saniwa, Yu Bai, would suddenly disappear without a trace one day, just like his predecessor.

"Okay, sure." Sensing the unease hidden in Yamanbagiri Kunihiro's heart, Yu Bai didn't say much. He simply smiled and affirmed him while silently releasing his spiritual power to soothe every sword spirit present.

Warm, clean, and pure...

Originating from the profound and pure natural power of Enkidu, it flows into people's hearts like a clear spring, giving them unparalleled peace and comfort.

When the powerful and warm spiritual energy of the Saniwa permeated their bodies, and they felt the Saniwa's spiritual power flowing through them, the powerful yet warm spiritual energy, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, made the swords feel so comfortable that their limbs went weak.

Their cheeks flushed slightly, and they genuinely felt the love and care the Saniwa held for them. All their unease and anxiety vanished, leaving only a heart full of emotion and happiness.

Several handsome men... and a boy with flushed cheeks, his eyes filled with love for him, looking at the equally good-looking boy in the middle with watery eyes.

The scene was truly bizarre, to the point that anyone unaware of the situation would misunderstand it.

But who is Yu Bai? He has already grown up (his skin has thickened) under the enthusiasm of the Uruk people and the "baptism" of the hero king who is good at expressing his feelings. This situation is child's play for Yu Bai.

He wouldn't have any impure thoughts, and even when faced with the temptation of beauty, his heart remained completely unmoved.

After calming the spirits of the swords and tsukumogami with his spiritual power, Yu Bai withdrew his power and slowly suppressed the power belonging to Enkidu, replacing it with the internal energy that had been suppressed during the Uruk period.

The green faded slowly, and a bright silver-white reappeared. Yu Bai stood up, straightened the hem of his clothes that had become slightly wrinkled from sitting, and walked towards the forging room without a second thought, personally demonstrating what it meant to keep one's word.

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