From the Navy Admiral to the Gotei 13

The courtesan named Bai Wu Yu Li quickly walked to the empty stage in the middle, where a guqin was placed.

Her movements were very graceful. She knelt in front of the guqin and then put down the fan that had been covering half of her face.

When the fan fell, her true face was revealed. She was really beautiful, with delicate cheeks, red lips, fair skin and no blemishes at all.

Seeing this, everyone in the field cheered.

Especially Jiraiya who was beside Diarmait, he almost jumped up with joy.

"See, what a beauty!" Jiraiya said excitedly, pulling Diarmuid.

“Yes, yes, beautiful,” Diarmait said.

After a brief moment of astonishment, Diarmait did not lose his composure. Although he also pursued the enjoyment of beauty, he had not evolved it to the level of Jiraiya.

It's just the normal instinct to pursue beauty.

"Welcome all guests to Huayufang. I'm sorry to present myself in the mist and rain." The courtesan didn't say much, just a simple sentence.

Then, without even looking at anyone, he placed his hands on the piano and gently plucked it twice.

These two actions also made everyone in the field quiet down.

Soon, Bai Wu Yu Li began her performance, and an elegant and moving piano piece came out from her hands.

Diarmait had no knowledge or understanding of zither music. Like Imlia, he had previously tried to learn something that could cultivate his sentiments.

However, he prefers calligraphy rather than folk art.

But even if he didn't understand these, he could still hear and feel that Bai Wu Yuli obviously had a deep attainment in playing the piano.

On the contrary, Jiraiya, who was watching carelessly and seemed to know nothing, closed his eyes from time to time, with a slightly intoxicated expression, and then nodded, looking very serious, very intoxicated, and very understanding.

"No way? You're pretending to be like that too?" Diarmuid complained in his heart.

If you don't understand and no one is lost, why do you pretend to be addicted to it and unable to extricate yourself?

After a long time, the song ended. Jiraiya slowly opened his eyes and smacked his lips, saying, "Good piano skills, good tune. It sounds cheerful, but inside there is a sense of pain, as if you are stuck in a quagmire, with no way out."

Diarmait???

"What?" Diarmait turned around and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

He didn't understand anything, but why did Jiraiya still talk in such a coherent way?

Aren't you a commoner? Aren't you a ninja? How do you even claim to be an artist?

Are you also Scorpion of the Red Sand?

"Didn't you hear it?" Jiraiya looked at Diarmuid and said.

Diarmait shook his head honestly and said, "No, I don't know much about folk music or anything like that. It seems you understand, brother? What? Are you proficient in this area?"

Jiraiya said with a cocky look on his face: "Seeing that you look like a noble young man, I thought you were proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting since childhood. It seems that you are not proficient in everything, hahaha." He was proud at first, and then Jiraiya explained: "I am just a humble person, but I know a little about music, chess, calligraphy and painting." Diarmait???

Good man, so you are just bragging when you say you are talented?

How do you, a guy who has to peek into women's baths even as a ninja and writes about the little emperor's uncle, have time to learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting?

Looking at the versatile Jiraiya, Diarmuid even had some self-doubt.

Is it because I'm not working hard enough?

While Diarmuid and Jiraiya were chatting about this, the oiran quickly stood up, thanked everyone, and then left smilingly, fanning herself again. She returned along the same path she came, seemingly going upstairs.

Diarmait was even more confused by this situation, and he pulled Jiraiya and asked, "What's going on? Just play a song and it's done?" "I'm the top courtesan, what do you think?" Jiraiya rolled his eyes at Diarmait.

Young man, you have been to places like this too seldom and you don’t know any of the rules.

"So you don't need to entertain guests?" Diarmait asked bluntly.

He even patted the bag on his waist, as if he had all the money ready.

"Nonsense, no courtesan would receive customers like this!" Jiraiya said directly, then after pulling Diarmuid to sit down, he continued, "Come, let me explain to you, there are generally two types of courtesans. The first type is those who have been cultivated by flower shops since childhood. These courtesans are generally beautiful from childhood, and are favored by flower shops. They are trained in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. When they are almost mature, the flower shops will start to build momentum and promote them. Once they are really successful and become famous courtesans, they will immediately attract a large number of customers to the flower shops, making back all the previous investments and also spreading their reputation. In the end, when the value of the courtesan is almost at its end, they will formulate some final requirements for making money and find a partner for the courtesan..."

Hearing this, Diarmait nodded and said, "In other words, the courtesan will not be able to truly 'entertain guests' until her own value is fully utilized, right?" "Of course, otherwise, if she is so weak, who would be willing to make her the courtesan?" Jiraiya said very frankly.

Diarmait touched his chin when he heard this. This was a bit cruel, but it was also very true. This was a matter of class. Everyone would appreciate someone selling their art, but not someone selling their body...

After figuring this out, Diarmait asked, "What about the second one?"

"The second type is those invited by flower shops. Bai Wu Yu Li is one of them. They were not trained in flower shops since childhood. Some of them were even born into noble families, so they received very good training since childhood. It was only because problems arose in their families later that they ended up in this situation. Usually, most of them were ladies from wealthy families." Jiraiya said.

"Where is the rich family?" Diarmait asked.

Jiraiya???

"Ahem, go on." Diarmait realized that he had said the wrong thing and cleared his throat awkwardly.

Jiraiya paused for a moment before continuing, "That's what happens in Shiragiri Yuri. Have you heard of the Shiragiri family?"

Diarmait shook his head naturally and said, "No."

"You are so ignorant! Are you a noble? You don't even know things that even a commoner like me knows?" Jiraiya asked in surprise.

"When did I say I was a noble?" Diarmuid looked at Jiraiya in surprise.

"Huh?" Jiraiya was stunned for a moment. Yes, this guy didn't seem to have said that, but when he looked at Diarmait's outfit, he couldn't help but say, "Then yours..."

"Is it not okay if I have money?" Diarmuid said confidently.

Jiraiya wanted to refute something for a moment, but he couldn't say anything. Good man, what you said makes so much fucking sense!

Feeling embarrassed to continue arguing with Diarmait about such an issue, Jiraiya took a sip from his wine glass and then said, "The Shiragiri family was originally one of the upper class nobles of the Water Kingdom. They even had several generations of great names in their family."

"Wait, isn't the name the same for each family?" Diarmuid asked again in surprise.

Jiraiya was really surprised this time and couldn't help asking, "Why don't you know this common sense question?"

"Ah, well, I've been more interested in ninjas since I was a child. I don't know much about what you're talking about." Diarmuid said perfunctorily.

Should I tell you that I am an alien?

"The daimyo is usually selected by several major nobles in each country. I won't tell you the details." Jiraiya said perfunctorily.

Diarmait nodded, feeling a little surprised. Wow, this name was chosen?

A bit advanced!

"Go on," Diarmait said.

"Later, something happened to the Shirogiri family. The head of the family died of illness in his bed. After that, he was inexplicably charged with treason and assassination of the daimyo, and was then expelled from the nobility. The entire Shirogiri family was divided up by the other major families in the Water Kingdom. Shirogiri Yuri, who should have been a wealthy noble and even had the chance to be canonized as a princess, ended up becoming an oiran. She surrendered with her skills, and after escaping from the Water Kingdom, she traveled between countries. Because of her identity, she was respected, so her fame grew. Flower shops in various countries had to pay a huge price to invite her." Jiraiya said with a raised eyebrow.

"So what you mean is that these second-class courtesans have more freedom? They are not controlled by the flower shops and are more like guest performers? The flower shops have to pay a lot of money to hire them?" Diarmait asked.

"Yeah, that's right." Jiraiya nodded.

Diarmuid also understood a little bit. It was probably because the shop owner, Lao Siji, had made Huayufang the second most famous city in the Land of Earth. He was ambitious to compete for the first place, so he spent a lot of money to invite the big shot Bai Wuyuli.

It feels a bit like a celebrity endorsement?

"So you didn't receive any guests in the fog and rain?" Diarmait asked bluntly again.

Jiraiya always felt that this guy was a real downer, and said dissatisfiedly: "Nonsense, this is the rule of the Oiran. Whoever really accepts a customer can no longer continue to be an Oiran in the future. Otherwise, if you are discovered, you will die miserably. Understand, even when you are ownerless, everyone is willing to spend money to support you and pursue you. After all, you have no owner, and maybe one day you will have a chance? And those who dare to play like this are generally from families with money. In this era, there are not many entertainment projects, so those rich people regard supporting and pursuing Oiran as a very face-saving thing, and they are also happy.

But if you already have a partner, then no one is stupid and no one would be willing to support you. Let your 807 master spend the money to support you.

"Interesting." Diarmait touched his chin.

He came to Flower Street originally to find some warmth, but now after seeing Bai Wu Yu Li, he seemed to have no interest in the other girls in Flower Street.

This person is afraid of comparison.

"So, you just said that she likes talented people, why don't you show your talent?" Diarmait asked again.

Jiraiya drank happily and said, "This is only the first day. Just wait and see. The top courtesans will stay here for the next few days. I have plenty of opportunities. Hahaha. You can't be impatient about this kind of thing." "Do you really think people will like you? Will she stop being an top courtesan for you?" Diarmait asked curiously again.

Have you always been so confident?

After hearing this, Jiraiya's expression became a little awkward, and then he said with a little dissatisfaction: "Give it a try, what if it works? I think I, Jiraiya, am quite rich, and my identity... identity... ahem..." There is nothing much to say about his identity. Although he is one of the three ninjas, that is something he can only show off in the ninja world. In this environment, he can only say that he is a commoner, which is a bit embarrassing.

"Jiraiya." This was the first time Diarmuid heard his name from him, and he didn't pretend not to know. He said directly: "You are from the Land of Fire, and your name is Jiraiya. Could you be one of the three ninjas of Konoha?" Being recognized, Jiraiya didn't hide anything. He patted his chest and said: "Yes, it's me, the Toad Sage Jiraiya!"

After a brief pause, Jiraiya asked, "You shouldn't ask names in situations like this, but I've already introduced myself. Why don't you introduce yourself?" Diarmait grinned and said, "The Yorozuya, Rodriguez. Diarmait." "The Yorozuya?" Jiraiya was a little puzzled. He had never heard of it...

But why does this name sound familiar? I feel like I've heard it somewhere before.

After all, Jiraiya had already "retired" at this time. Due to his disgust for war, he didn't know much about this Ninja World War. He was afraid that he would feel upset if he heard too much, and even felt a little self-deceiving. There was obviously a war going on outside, but he always liked to run to such prosperous places, as if he could not feel the war here.

So even after hearing the name of the S-rank wanted criminal from the Hidden Cloud Village, Jiraiya didn't react.

Chapter 507: Night attack on Daming Mansion and massacre.

For the next three days, Diarmait and Jiraiya almost lived in the Flower Language House.

The two seemed to get along very well, they could talk about anything, all kinds of topics were flying around, just like good friends.

Sleeping during the day and having fun at night, indeed, every night, the courtesan Bai Wu Yu Li would come and play a song, and if she was in a good mood, she would chat with everyone.

To be honest, she seems a little too aloof and doesn't seem suitable for the industry of an oiran.

But I don’t know if it’s because these rich guys are too cheap, or maybe it’s because Bai Wuyu is of noble status, but anyway, these guys are all happy to accept it and just fall for it.

Diarmuid finally understood that Bai Wu Yu Li was going for the aloof style.

On the third day, after she finished playing the song in the white mist and rain, she turned and walked upstairs.

Diarmait also stood up, stretched, and said, "It's time to leave..."

Jiraiya, looking a bit drunk, looked at Diarmait curiously and said, "We're just getting started."

"Well, I came to Daming City for some serious business. I've been wandering around outside for three days now, and it's almost time for me to get to work." Diarmait said with a smile.

As he spoke, he reached out and pulled out a business card from somewhere, handed it to Jiraiya, and said, "According to the chakra on it, you can summon the summoning beasts of our Yorozuya. If there is anything you need our help with, please take care of your business."

"Oh?" Jiraiya took the business card and asked, "So you're a ninja too? Yorozuya, what kind of business do you run?"

"We'll accept any offer of service," Diarmuid replied, then smiled at Jiraiya and said, "I have a feeling you'll come looking for us."

"You...it seems like there are quite a lot of you?" Jiraiya asked tentatively out of his ninja instinct.

But after asking, he smiled and said, "Sorry, I'm used to it."

“Nothing much, not many people, but very powerful,” Diarmuid said.

After saying that, he didn't say anything more to Jiraiya, but instead glanced at Bai Wuyu who was going upstairs.