Chapter 135 My Lord Becomes the Shogun

Hattori Sengun looked around and said, "Young hero, this is not the place to talk. Let's go back to the tent and talk slowly."

Shi Potian nodded, and the three of them turned and went back to the tent. Hattori Senjun saw that Hattori Shichiro still hadn't committed suicide, so he ordered his men to tie him up and drag him away to await his fate.

Once inside the tent, Hattori Sengun ordered his men to disperse to a safe distance, then, without further ado, he stated directly:

"The lord of Kirigakure Raizo is Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who has now effectively unified Japan and is invincible. But he is ambitious, and Japan is no longer enough for him. He is now preparing to attack Korea and then conquer your country."

Korea is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty; attacking Korea is tantamount to attacking the Ming Dynasty. Once Korea is conquered, Toyotomi Hideyoshi will inevitably attack the Ming Dynasty again. At that time, he might actually capture Nanjing. Young hero, just imagine how many people will die!

Sarutobi Higetsu's expression changed: "What did you say? Toyotomi Hideyoshi is going to attack Korea?"

Hattori Sengun nodded: "I was framed this time because I didn't accept his offer to surrender. He wanted me to lead a fleet to attack your country to test the strength of your military."

"How could I possibly agree? I'm already deeply ashamed that I didn't return to Japan to avenge myself, how could I possibly acknowledge a traitor as my father? That's why he sent Kirigakure Raizo and that ingrate to harm me."

"This time, Kirigakure Raizo easily penetrated into Nanjing and blocked the city gates for many days. Although he was eventually scared away by the young hero, he has already made Toyotomi Hideyoshi realize that your country's military is weak. This will inevitably make him more arrogant, and his invasion of Korea is inevitable."

"Young hero, if you take me in, I am willing to lead my fleet to attack the Ming Dynasty from the sea, either when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacks or when your country comes to the aid of Korea, to help the Ming Dynasty!"

Sarutobi Higetsu exclaimed excitedly:

"My lord! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If Toyotomi Hideyoshi really attacks Korea, the Ming Dynasty will surely face a major battle. If someone can hold him back at sea, the Ming Dynasty will have gained a powerful ally."

Hattori Senjun has been operating at sea for twenty years, is a skilled and experienced warrior, and is familiar with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's strengths and weaknesses. His men are all veteran soldiers with proven fighting abilities. With him around, we are better than a thousand soldiers!

Shi Potian knew nothing about Korea or the Ming Dynasty, but he understood that Japan was about to send troops to invade, and he frowned and said:

"I don't quite understand what you're talking about. How many people could that Toyotomi Hideyoshi possibly have to kill?"

Hattori Sengun said, "At least several hundred thousand."

Shi Potian was taken aback. "So many people?" He thought to himself that there must be many Chang Le Gang members with that many people. No matter how high one's martial arts skills are, it would be difficult to deal with them.

Sarutobi Nichigetsudo:

"My lord, taking in Fubuki's thousand troops is a hundred times more useful than killing him. When we defeat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army, we can march back to Japan together, destroy Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and you become the shogun, while I become your retainer. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Shi Potian couldn't understand what Sarutobi Hiyori was saying: "What is the Shogun?"

"The Shogun is like Cao Cao of Japan; everyone has to listen to him. If you become the Shogun, the whole of Japan will listen to you."

Sarutobi Sun Moon's eyes gleamed with excitement as he looked at Shi Potian.

Hattori Sengun was dumbfounded. He never expected Sarutobi Hitsuki to have such a crazy idea. But when he thought about the horror of the legend, and how this young man was so young and would only become more terrifying in the future, it was not impossible.

The bold get rich, the timid starve. Why couldn't the Hattori family have been a daimyo?

Hattori Sengun, his blood boiling, kowtowed and said:

"My lord, with me and Sarutobi Higetsu assisting you, and with your unparalleled skills, we should first clear out the maritime forces, then defeat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army in Korea, and take advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack on Japan and unify the world. Why not let my lord become the shogun of Japan?"

"At that time, not only will we be able to avenge our great humiliation, but the Ming Dynasty will also be free from the threat of Japanese pirates. My lord, just think about it, how many fewer people could die for both countries, and how many more could the people enjoy lasting peace. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Shi Potian didn't quite understand the beginning, but he understood the last part about how many people had died less, and said:

"Get up. I don't quite understand what you're saying, but it's a good thing if fewer people die. However, we'll have to discuss how to deal with you with Sister Long."

Hattori Sengun was overjoyed: "My lord has agreed?"

Shi Potian said, "It's not an agreement, it's a discussion."

Sarutobi Higetsu nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! Let's go see Miss Dragon, she'll definitely agree!"

Sarutobi Higetsu had already guessed that Ryukui must be an extraordinary person who could clearly see the pros and cons, and he was confident that he could persuade her.

Hattori Sengun, full of energy, stood up and shouted to the outside of the tent: "Men! Pass down the order to clean up the battlefield outside, bury everyone, and then pack your bags and prepare to go home tomorrow."

The Japanese pirates outside the tent cheered when they heard they were going home immediately. Although they could make money every day while blocking Nanjing, they were all on tenterhooks. The Tang Dynasty was full of talented people, and they were afraid that a General Qi would appear and wipe them out. Sure enough, the general did not come, but a young boy almost killed them all.

Shi Potian stepped out of the tent, looked at the corpses scattered on the ground and the cheering Japanese pirates, and seemed to be deep in thought.

Hattori Senjun didn't bring any men; he went to see Long Kui alone with Shi Potian. The three of them left the camp and headed directly towards Jiangdong Gate.

On the distant city wall, Qu Feiyan saw Shi Potian return, followed by another person, and immediately cheered: "Little brother is indeed amazing. Guan Yu took the head of a general from among ten thousand troops, and Young Hero Lin captured the enemy chieftain alive from among a thousand troops. You are even better."

Longkui leaned against the edge of the stack, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Young Master Escort truly lives up to his reputation as a match for ten thousand men," she said softly.

Seeing Shi Potian return victorious, Lin Zhennan and his wife breathed a sigh of relief, and Madam Wang, a woman of great pride, also wept with joy.

The Yangtze River Twin Flying Fish were so excited they pounded on the city wall, and Hall Master Qi shouted, "Young Escort Leader really captured Hattori Senjun alive! He captured him alive!"

Liu Chaoyong also came over and peered down from the city wall. He saw that Shi Potian was accompanied by only two people: one was Yuanfei Riyue, and the other was a burly man who looked like a leader. He immediately beamed and shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Quick! Lower the basket! Pull Young Master Lin up!"

Several soldiers frantically cranked the pulleys, and the basket swayed as it was lowered.

Shi Potian walked to the foot of the city wall and looked up. The city wall of Jiangdong Gate was more than ten zhang high, steep and difficult to climb, and the basket had not been lowered down for a long time.

He can't wait.

Shi Potian grabbed Sarutobi Higetsu's arm with one hand and Hattori Sengun's arm with the other, and whispered, "Hold on tight."

Before Hattori Sengun could react, he felt his body lighten and he was lifted into the air.

Shi Potian lightly touched the ground with both feet, and his whole body soared up like a roc spreading its wings, rushing straight up! This leap was four or five zhang high. When he was almost in the middle of the city wall, he lightly touched the city wall with his left foot, leaving a shallow footprint on the blue brick, and his figure rose higher again.

Hattori Sengun felt the wind whistling past his ears and was terrified that such lightness skill existed in the world!

He had practiced ninjutsu since childhood, and his lightness skill was considered top-notch in Japan. However, he couldn't even climb such a high city wall by himself, let alone carrying two people.

My lord is indeed a legend; his choice was absolutely correct.

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