Book 2: Chapter 53: The Elders Regret and the Spirit of Mikawa

Uesugi Rei lifted her nodachi and sent two fierce sword lights flying forward.

The sword lights sliced through the frozen waterfall right in the middle and that section of the waterfall slid off before falling into the depths of the chasm.

And just like that, a path had opened up in the frozen waterfall.

This scene had brought s.h.i.+u back to reality and almost made her wonder if she was dreaming.

Lily was also stupefied by this scene. Perceptive as she was, Lily felt like Rei had become much stronger than the last time they had met. Just as she had progressed, Rei had also improved.

Even for a sword saint, such a feat sounded simply impossible to achieve!

Lily gazed upon Uesugi Reis lithe back, succulent b.u.t.tocks, as well as her long legs and wondered just how strong she had become now.

Although Sister s.h.i.+mizu is also incredibly strong, can she really contend with a freak existence like Uesugi Rei? Lily felt worried.

Lets go! Uesugi Rei walked on top of the chiseled surface of the frozen waterfall and leaped forward after reaching the end to land inside the cave that was now just a meter away.

Lily pulled the still absent-minded s.h.i.+u and walked on this path of ice with ease and jumped into the cave as well.

This was one of the exits of the prison.

After traversing a bit further inside the cave, the trio encountered branching tunnels of the prison.

It seemed that this prison was in the shape of a ring with cylindrical prison cells.

Do you know where Naoto is locked? Rei inquired.

s.h.i.+u shook her head, Its my first time here too.

Hence, Uesugi Rei decided to act according to her wishes and used her spirit power to directly freeze the iron gate of the biggest prison cell and broke it open. The trio entered the cell after that and discovered a torture rack, a wooden horse, a torture chair, a T-shaped cross, and an X-shaped cross. The cell was also filled with iron chains, ropes, lashes, birches, pears1, candles, and jars

This is the torture room? Lily s.h.i.+vered in trepidation after seeing all the torture devices in the room.

s.h.i.+u also trembled a little and explained, I heard from the ninja sisters who failed their missions that although this is the biggest torture room in the entire prison, its used exclusively to punish the ninja girls It can be said that its the nightmare of the Mido clans ninja girls.

Uesugi Rei also furrowed her brows slightly after looking at these torture devices, This Fuma clan is really twisted! However, Lily, since you were practicing how to escape bindings with s.h.i.+mizu before, can you escape from these torture devices?

Lily looked all around and answered with a blus.h.i.+ng face, Although the devices here look pretty terrifying, they arent that good at restraining. It should be possible for me to escape from their bindings.

Oh? Rei smiled faintly and said thoughtfully, Thats interesting. Lily, if its possible, teach me how to do it as well.2

Ehhh? Lily gazed upon Reis slim and graceful back, feeling puzzled about her words.

What does Sister Uesugi mean by that?

The trio left the biggest torture room and began scouting the prison.3 Soon after, they discovered an old woman lying on a haystack inside one of the prison cells.

Its the Matriarch! Grandma Mido! s.h.i.+u exclaimed.

After Uesugi Rei opened the prison cells gate, s.h.i.+u rushed inside to check up on her.

Matriarch! Matriarch s.h.i.+u felt her head spin in sorrow after seeing the inhumane state of the matriarch who had raised her up like family.

Cough It seemed like she still had a breath left in her.

The matriarchs emaciated hand trembled as she raised it up. s.h.i.+u rushed to support her immediately.

Matriarch! Grandma Mido! You Cough Is it really you, s.h.i.+u? Im glad that youre fine, s.h.i.+u Grandma! Ill save you right away!

Theres no need for that. I already had half a foot in my grave previously, and after getting wounded by the Fuma clan, I dont have much time left in this world. s.h.i.+u, its good that you are still alive. The Mido clan doesnt exist anymore. I really regret not listening to Lady Mimoris words back then I shouldnt have accommodated the whims of the Fuma clan. If I hadnt done that, things wouldnt have turned so bad and result in the extermination of the Mido clan Cough If Lady Mimori was still alive, with her talents and courage, the Mido clan wouldnt have ended up so miserable. Sigh!

Please dont speak, Grandma. Ill rescue you from here and request Lady As.h.i.+kaga to treat you!

s.h.i.+u, you have to keep on living well. The Mido clan no longer has a future, but that has no relation to you. You also have no qualifications to avenge the Mido clan, so you should return to the Yagy family s.h.i.+u, you have no relation to us anymore

No, Matriarch, what about the other sisters and mentor aunt of the Mido clan? Matriarch? Grandma Mido! Grandma Mido?!

The matriarch had pa.s.sed away.

Grandma the reason you kept reiterating that I dont have the qualifications to avenge the Mido clan even at your last breath was to prevent me from committing the same mistake as Lady Mimori, right? But how could s.h.i.+u dare to do something that even Lady Mimori failed in doing? s.h.i.+u is satisfied as long as s.h.i.+u can dutifully serve at Masters side in Heian. As a ninja, s.h.i.+u doesnt need any personal feelings of vengeance.4

s.h.i.+u didnt cry, but her lips pressed against each other tightly as she accompanied the matriarch for a few moments blankly.

Lily stepped forward and helped s.h.i.+u move the matriarch to the side, and then supported s.h.i.+u up before saying, The Fuma clan isnt just your foe, s.h.i.+u, they are also my enemy. Everything will end today, so grandma will be able to rest in peace in the afterlife soon.

Master the reason why s.h.i.+u came along is to help you, thats all. Its already enough for s.h.i.+u to be able to see the matriarch one last time. Therefore, please act according to your wishes, Master. Dont worry about s.h.i.+u too much. Since s.h.i.+u has already decided to become your ninja, the past doesnt matter anymore. Whether it be the Mido or the Yagy, neither matter to s.h.i.+u anymore. Although s.h.i.+u is willing to face any danger for Master, theres no way s.h.i.+u can allow Master to face danger for s.h.i.+u. If not, s.h.i.+u would be tramping on my resolution as Masters ninja! This is the honor and glory of a ninja, Master! So, s.h.i.+u hopes that you can understand it s.h.i.+u held back her tears and spoke to Lily while grabbing her hands tightly.

It was impossible for someone to have no thoughts of avenging the grandma who raised them up like family and have no feelings for a clan where they had trained from childhood to adulthood.

Lily understood s.h.i.+us heart very well.

Lily didnt answer s.h.i.+u and simply pulled s.h.i.+u into her embrace with one of her hands, allowing her bountiful bosom to envelop s.h.i.+us trembling, tender, tearless face in warmth.

Sister Uesugi, lets continue looking for Lord As.h.i.+kaga, Although Lily calmly spoke these words, flames of fury had lit up within her eyes.

However, they werent able to find As.h.i.+kaga Naoto even though they had searched every nook and cranny of the prison. But they were able to find the other As.h.i.+kaga samurai that were imprisoned here.

Although these samurai were bruised all over, they sat cross-legged within the prison cell with resolute expressions on their faces.

If it werent to protect the young lord and wait for a chance to rescue him, as samurai of Mikawa, we would have never allowed these despicable ninjas to capture us! If the young lord were to die, we will also follow after him! Where is your young lord, then? Uesugi Rei asked them. Those ninjas took him up just now.

Since you keep saying you are here to protect the young lord, why didnt you stop them? Uesugi Rei asked again.

Those ninjas severed the tendons of our legs. We helped each other sit up like this so we could maintain our dignity as samurai!

Uesugi Reis gaze turned severe as both she and Lily had noticed the bloodstained cuts on the bare feet of the seated samurai.

Haahh, Uesugi Reis hair danced to the side as she cracked her neck, Lets go, Lily. Where do we look for Lord As.h.i.+kaga now? He should be in the chiefs residence above the prison, Uesugi Reis eyes glimmered with a dark light.

Lily also looked at the gallant Mikawa samurai with a solemn gaze and nodded at them in recognition before saying, Everyone, we were entrusted with the mission to save Lord As.h.i.+kaga by Lady As.h.i.+kaga Makoto, so we will do our best to rescue your young lord.

Maybe we should just kill everyone in the house above, Uesugi Reis long hair danced up and down as she strutted forward and shone with a silver glimmer as her beautiful figure walked towards the stairs within the dark corridor.

Lilys black hair fluttered in the air as her tender hands gently unsheathed Crescent Moon from its scabbard. Donned in a sorrowful yet beautiful looking red-black princess-like armor, she strode forward with her long slender legs5 to catch up with Rei and walked alongside her.6

Silva: honestly had no idea what these two are asked around a bit and I deeply regret it, or did I

Silva: Hehehehehehehehe (rub hands together)

Silva: Boo, she didnt bind up Lily for *experiment*

Robinxen: s.h.i.+u has earned my respect here, shes earned her place in the harem.

Robinxen: This descriptor was totally needed and indispensable!

Silva: And so the ma.s.sacre begins!!