Book 1: Chapter 130: Lily learns Painting & Moron.o.bus Debt

Lilys only strength when she was still a boy was her drawing skill, and senior sisters body was originally proficient in traditional painting and calligraphy anyway. Therefore, Lily learned from Moron.o.bu at an incredible pace. Since her drawing skill was already on a really high level, learning ukiyo-e was just a matter of understanding its style.

When night fell, Lily returned together with Nanako.

Thats what are you planning to do? Nanako asked with both hands behind her head. What do you mean?1

That, I mean that see how the masters att.i.tude towards you totally changed compared to this morning? He keeps praising you as a good and talented student, but how about that Nanako, speak clearly, what do you mean by

that

?

Thats umm you know after you finish practicing on paper, you need to practice drawing ukiyo-e on the back of a female samurai. Dont you need to do that in order to learn the Drawing Concept? You, uh do you have any plans regarding that yet? Do you have any female samurai in mind? Nanako asked.2

Uh Lily truly hadnt thought of that problem yet. After all, she was fully absorbed in learning Moron.o.bus painting skills and trying to grasp his drawing styles.

After being asked so straightforwardly like this, Lily also blanked out for a moment.

Thats right who would agree to do such a shameful thing? And it needs to be a female samurai no less, where am I supposed to find someone like that

3

Forging a personal Cursed Katana was a lot harder than she initially thought. After all, unlike the other female samurai who grew up in this world, she didnt have any connection.

Noticing the worried expression on Lilys face, Nanako deliberately said in a light tone, Dont think too much, just focus on your lessons first.

The next day, Nanako didnt come along with Lily as she went to study at Moron.o.bus place.

Today, Lily wore a blue kimono with flowery designs as she visited Moron.o.bus house.

When she turned the corner to the secluded path, she found a group of people crowding in front of Master Moron.o.bus house.

This group of five were mostly dressed disorderly and they were each carrying a shoddy katana. They looked like the average hoodlum one could find anywhere. Behind them, however, was a young man with a better-looking white hunting robe and a tall ebos.h.i.+ cap.

M- master said he will not receive any guests at the moment Scared by the hoodlums, that slightly apprentice from yesterday had a deathly pale expression.

That mother , we are not guests! Get outta the way! Yeah! Its time to pay back the money you borrowed from Lord Imakawa!

The hoodlums pushed the apprentice away without any resistance, he was so scared he could only roll into a ball at the corner. Just like that, the hoodlums and the

dignified

youth brazenly entered the house.

Thus, Lily finally made her way over. She got in front of the paralyzed apprentice and asked, Who are they?

The youth looked up at Lily in a somewhat panicked state. It should be mentioned that, although Hojo and Akiras group were on the tall side, most men in the Heian Empire didnt reach the height of 1.65 meters. Most of them are shorter than Lily, and this apprentice was no exception.4

T- theyre the loansharks managed by the third son of Imakawa clan. In order to redeem Miss Isuzu, master has borrowed quite a sum from them. However, due to the unrest in recent times, masters business isnt really doing well. And yet hes still unwilling to paint for the samurai clan that he despises. As a result the interest rates of the loan became an exorbitant amount over time and were now unable to pay back the debt. They come here frequently to collect the debt, but this is the first time they barged in like that The youth was still trembling while he was explaining.

Lily couldnt help but look down on him a little, he was such a spineless coward! However, it was only natural for common people to feel fearful when the third master of Imakawa clan brought along a group of hoodlums. She shouldnt be judging common people from the perspective of a samurai.

Without saying anything else, Lily entered the house.

In Moron.o.bus studio 5

Clink! Bam! Without any regard to the work of art at all, the hoodlums shattered some of the vase and jar. They even threw some of the ukiyo-e frames onto the floor.

Stop! I forbid you from trampling my art! That pet.i.te-framed Moron.o.bu was fearless of the hoodlum. He rushed up to them to protect his work, but be that as it may, he didnt have the strength to prevent them from doing as they wished. He was pushed by the hoodlum towards the pile of paintings.

Master! That girl from before was currently wearing a pretty kimono. She was captured by the hoodlum.

That youth with the tall ebos.h.i.+ cap took a step forward and said, Old man His.h.i.+kawa Moron.o.bu! Dont think that just because you are the greatest artist in the region, you are free from the constraint of the world! If you owe a debt, pay up! Thats a matter of course! Dont tell me you still refuse to pay?6

When all was said and done, Moron.o.bu was still an old man, he was unable to stand up for a period of time after being pushed onto the floor. However, his eyes were still as stubborn as ever, You guys let go of Miss Isuzu! S- shes already free! If you want something, just come at me!

Come at you? Cmon old man, if I really did that to a reputable artist like you, the whole world would curse my father! You are disrespectful, not only are you not going to pay up the debt, you are even doing those improper things with Miss Isuzu. Though I cant beat you, I can at least take Isuzu back to the brothel to repay the debt, and I can destroy your properties! Men, take her away, destroy everything in sight! ordered the third son of Imakawa.

Sc.u.mbag! Dont touch the painting! Release Miss Isuzu! The relations.h.i.+p between us is purely for art, its not the kind of relations.h.i.+p you spoke of! Moron.o.bu yelled powerlessly as he tried to get up from the ground.

Help! Let go of me, let go! I dont want to go to the brothel, I beg of you! The girl was dragged away by two hoodlums. Though she tried to struggle, it was all in vain.7

Moron.o.bu felt so powerless! A great artist he might be, but he was powerless against these boorish hoodlums who favored strength over art. He was so powerless that he couldnt even protect his beloved model!

Moron.o.bu vainly grabbed the air with his trembling hands, but there was no way he could pull the girl back, the girl who he borrowed a huge sum of money to reclaim.

His eyes were bloodshot as he looked at the wailing Isuzu being dragged away. His wrinkled face switched between powerlessness and resentment haphazardly, but there wasnt a thing he could do!

Standing at the doorway was the figure of a tall, graceful girl. The hoodlums who tried to take Isuzu away noticed the figure and turned their face to look at Lily. Although the backlighting made it hard to see her face, they could tell she was a glamorous beauty and was stunned by her elegance.

W- who are you? Without a hint of panic, Lily said calmly, Can you please release that girl?

Silva: Nanako wants to be your canvas!

Silva: I told you, she wants to be your canvas!

Silva: Shes right in front of you~ s.h.i.+u would also happily agree, but shes a ninja

Robinxen: Everyones so small in the history isekai.

Robinxen: Insert unfunny topical cutaway scene.

Robinxen: I think great artists are more constrained by the world than others. Great art rarely sells until.well until its too late.

Robinxen: Could this be imouto abuse?!