Zongman Infinity: Choose the Succubus entry at the beginning

However, the opponent is actually an Onmyoji with even more mysterious powers, Takenaka Hanbei.

The other was a beautiful swordsman with long black hair tied back, sharp eyes, and a heroic demeanor.

His speech and behavior were very refined, without any unnecessary movements.

Besides knowing at first glance that he is a master of swordsmanship.

He also seems to be well versed in Kyoto's most sophisticated classical etiquette.

This was in stark contrast to the other retainers who had little exposure to aristocratic etiquette.

"Oh, I seem to remember you."

Not only Nagahide, but Nobuna who was drinking and having fun also noticed the girl.

"The servant that Mr. Viper brought with him during the previous meeting at Zhengde Temple?"

"Yes, I was indeed once a retainer of His Highness Dao San."

Akechi Mitsuhide bowed to Nobuna politely.

"Ever since His Highness Dao San was exiled, I have become a ronin."

"I was discovered by Saito Yoshitatsu not long ago and he wanted me to pledge my loyalty to him."

"I see."

Nobuna nodded and waved.

"Master Daosan is now living in seclusion in Kiyosu Castle."

"If you are still a ronin, you might as well work for the Oda family."

"Now that Mino has just been incorporated into the Oda family's territory, I'm worried about the lack of manpower."

"Thank you very much, but I am not here for a career..."

Akechi Mitsuhide did not agree immediately, but looked at Su Ming.

"Say it."

Su Ming nodded and agreed.

"This is important information that will affect the Oda family's move to Kyoto."

Important information?!

Seeing that even Su Ming was so solemn.

Nagahide and Nobuna looked at each other, then sat up straight, holding their breath and waiting for what would happen next.

"Then I'll say it."

After taking a deep breath, Akechi Mitsuhide slowly uttered extremely shocking words.

"The current Shogun of the shogunate, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, has been assassinated!"

"The bloodline of the Ashikaga family, which has served as the shogun of the Muromachi shogunate for generations, has been completely cut off!"

"The Ashikaga branch family, which originally ruled Kanto, also declined due to the rise of the Hojo family."

"In other words... if there's no one capable of becoming the Shogun, Japan's era of war will likely never end!"

This is really a big news.

It was so heavy that everyone—except Su Ming and Akechi Mitsuhide—was shocked and speechless!

The Shogun was assassinated!

The seriousness of this matter is no less than that of a president who likes to ride in convertibles and has his mind blown!

What’s more serious is that the apparent “royal bloodline” has been severed!

This meant that whoever became the Shogun would not be recognized by the other warlords.

After all, the prerequisite for using the emperor to control the princes is to have an "emperor".

To go to the capital or Luoyang, one must have the title of "righteousness".

If Ashikaga Yoshiteru had not been assassinated, he could have directly given up his throne to Nobuna.

Now that the general is dead, the chaos and strife of the Warring States period...will become even more chaotic.

Nobuna frowned and racked his brains for a moment.

He looked at Su Ming helplessly.

"Su Mingqing, you must have some plan to bring her to see me, right?"

"That's right, but it depends on whether you can accept it."

Su Ming nodded.

Then he walked over to Nobuna and whispered something in her ear.

This behavior has become commonplace for this person.

On the contrary, Akechi Mitsuhide, who had just joined the Oda family, felt a little uncomfortable.

"This guy is so close to the Patriarch... Could it be that they've already..."

Changxiu, who was standing by, hid the smile on his face with a folding fan and reminded in a low voice.

"Oh my, there's no point in talking about something that everyone knows."

"Wow... this man is so scary."

"Haha, you have to be prepared too. Master Su Ming is the type who accepts everyone who comes."

"I already know that."

"Oh? It seems like you and he also had some interesting things happen. Can you tell me about it?"

"No, no! I don't want to recall that kind of thing a second time!"

Not long after, Nobunai frowned slightly, revealing a confused look.

But soon, she made a decision.

"I see—I'll take your suggestion."

"Inuchiyo, bring me that woman who only knows how to play cuju with others all day long!"

"As ordered."

In a moment, Imagawa Yoshimoto, who had been missing since the Battle of Okehazama,

He made a brilliant appearance with a high-decibel laugh of "Oh ha ha ha, you finally come to ask for help from me."

Generally speaking, after being defeated in a war, the male daimyo of the Warring States period would only end up dead.

As a female daimyo, she could avoid being liquidated as long as she shaved her head and became a nun.

However, after surrendering to the Oda clan and becoming a hostage, Imagawa Yoshimoto not only did not become a monk,

And she dresses up beautifully all day long

The day is either spent drinking tea, playing Cuju, or enjoying new things from the future.

This carefree life is naturally thanks to Su Ming.

"Our Imagawa family is also an orthodox branch of the Ashikaga family."

Before the meeting, Imagawa Yoshimoto learned the whole story from Su Ming.

So he patted his chest and promised.

"Now the Ashikaga family's bloodline has been cut off, and the Kira family, who were most qualified to inherit the position of shogun, have also been destroyed by our family."

"The only remaining branch family is the Imagawa family!"

"At this time, there is no other way except to let my family go to Beijing to succeed the general."

"Oh~ Hehehe~~"

That's right.

Now that the Ashikaga family's bloodline has been cut off.

The legitimate right of succession to the shogun was in the hands of Imagawa Yoshimoto, a princess and daimyo of the Imagawa family.

"It's really... unexpected."

Shibata Katsuie looked at the gorgeously dressed Imagawa Yoshimoto in a daze.

"I never thought a mere vase could be put to good use."

"Oh hehe~ Even if it's a vase, ours is the most expensive one~"

She was quite proud.

"In short, as long as we support this guy as general, we can gain the righteous cause to go to Kyoto."

After knocking on the table, he calmed down the atmosphere in the venue.

Nobuna analyzed the situation.

"As long as we enter Kyoto under the pretext of suppressing the evil party that is committing crimes in Kyoto."

"Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, who also planned to go to Kyoto, can't act rashly against us."

"That's the truth."

Su Ming, who proposed this method, nodded approvingly to show his approval.

Actually, it’s difficult to explain, but all of this can be summarized in three words.

That is "clearing the court"!

"Although her personality is terrible, this woman's bloodline is unquestionable. I think we can use it."

In response to Nobuna's evaluation, Imagawa Yoshimoto snorted.

"How dare you be so disrespectful to the future general? I must..."

"Yiyuan, don't mess around with the matter of going to Kyoto."

Su Ming's voice suddenly made Imagawa Yoshimoto's eyes clearer.

She quickly ran to Su Ming, hugged his arm tightly, and made a face at Xinnai.

Seeing Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was only a wagging tail away from being an Akita dog.

Xinnai couldn't help but rub his brows and said to Su Ming.

"You really tamed her into submission."

Su Ming touched Yiyuan's head and said casually.

"This way you can bring her to the capital without worrying about rebellion."

"Hmm... makes sense."

Nobuna thought about it and it seemed to be true.

So he no longer cared about Imagawa Yoshimoto.

"Jubei."

"exist!"

Mitsuhide Akechi, who was called by his nickname, responded subconsciously.

Then she realized that she seemed not to be a retainer of the Oda family yet.

"You are quite familiar with the classical etiquette of Kyoto, which will surely come in handy once you arrive in the capital."

"And Takenaka Hanbei, although I'm surprised that you're such a young girl..."

"From today on, you are Su Mingqing's retainers, serving the Oda clan together with him."

"As you wish...eh?"

The young swordsman let out a light exclamation and looked up at Nobuna.

"Your Highness Nobuna, did I hear you wrong?"

"It's you to whom I should be loyal—"