Chapter 280 - 850

Chapter 850 Going to Their Door

Yang Wudi's actions towards Jiang Bai left Jiang Bai's mind racing with thoughts, and he remained silent for a long time.

The Myriad Saints Sect stood up for him at this critical moment, even without his knowledge.

Why is that?

Are they even willing to fight for their own Wansheng Sect?

What the hell is going on?

Jiang Bai said that he was completely confused.

What's even more baffling is that it was Emperor Wansheng who personally brought up this matter.

Did I even know that old monster before he spoke to me?

What will others think of Jiang Bai? Won't everyone think he's already colluded with the behemoth that is the Ten Thousand Saints Sect?

Will others think that he is like the old Nalan, a remnant of the Qing Dynasty?

For a moment, Jiang Bai was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

To be honest, it's quite complicated.

However, after thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out. So he shook his head and put the question out of his mind for the time being. He planned to visit Changbai Mountain when he returned to China, meet Changchun Tongzi, and ask him what was going on.

He then exchanged a few pleasantries with Yang Wudi and briefly explained his next move.

Yang Wudi remained silent for a moment, then gave Jiang Bai several addresses he wanted.

These companies seem to have significant conflicts with Yang Wudi, because when he hung up the phone, Yang Wudi specifically told Jiang Bai, "Don't go too far this time. So far, we've only received protests from Yamato."

"The other forces remained silent. After all, the century-old alliance was about to expire, and they knew that such things could not last forever, so they would not speak recklessly at this time."

"But you can't go too far. Apart from these few companies, don't punish the others too harshly."

Jiang Bai understood immediately.

He took out his map notebook, circled the locations of these places, and then sat down on a park bench to create a route map.

Then, they found a car and set off on their own, treating it as a road trip.

Enjoying the scenery along the way, Jiang Bai sped past, heading towards his destination. Before he knew it, several hours had passed, and Jiang Bai arrived at his first destination.

The Yokoyama family, the head family of the Yokoyama school of dual-sword style, is a family that has been passed down in Yamato for a hundred years. In fact, it belongs to the third-rate power in Yamato.

Among the secular faction that supported Yamaguchi Hiroichi, they were extremely weak, but they still mobilized their forces for this operation against Jiang Bai.

Although they weren't their primary target, Jiang Bai still approached them.

The fundamental reason is that their house is the closest to Xi'an.

Moreover, to make matters worse, these guys had a grudge against Yang Wudi. When the group was on a mission, one of Yang Wudi's confidants was severely injured by a master from the Hengshan family. Now he is paralyzed and bedridden, unable to go out, and his life is ruined.

Under these circumstances, Yang Wudi naturally pushed the Hengshan family to Jiang Bai.

"Halt! Who are you? This is the Yokoyama family's dojo. We do not receive unauthorized personnel. Please leave."

Jiang Bai parked his car nearby and then strolled leisurely toward the dojo. When he reached the entrance, he was blocked by two burly men with double swords at their waists. One of them glared at Jiang Bai and said this.

The people on this side of Yamato may not be very tall, but some of the burly guys are wide-set, short and stocky, and look quite fierce. The two in front of me are this type.

He looks menacing, but he's actually not a particularly skilled expert; otherwise, he wouldn't be guarding the gate here.

"I know this is the Yokoyama family's dojo. If it weren't theirs, I wouldn't have come," Jiang Bai chuckled.

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Bai's words made the two men blocking his way change color instantly. In the blink of an eye, they drew their weapons and pointed them at Jiang Bai. They weren't stupid; anyone could tell that Jiang Bai's sudden remark meant he had no good intentions.

"It's nothing, just trying to cause trouble!" Jiang Bai chuckled, and without hesitation, he stood there and punched the two gatekeepers at the entrance, knocking them to the ground.

He then rushed in and kicked the door open.

Because Jiang Bai deliberately held back, the two men who fell to the ground shouted a phrase in Japanese at the last moment, roughly meaning: "Master, someone is causing trouble."

These words naturally caused a commotion, because although these two were not very skilled, they had loud voices. A loud shout outside could be heard for thousands of meters around.

So when Jiang Bai kicked open the other party's door, dozens of skilled fighters rushed out of the courtyard. Each of them was a burly man, holding two gleaming swords, standing there glaring angrily at Jiang Bai.

One of them, around fifty years old, neither fat nor thin, with a small mustache, dressed in a standard samurai style, with bald sides except for a tuft of hair in the middle, came out wearing a sky-blue kimono.

Upon seeing Jiang Bai, he was initially taken aback, probably marveling at Jiang Bai's youth. Then, he squinted and looked Jiang Bai up and down without offering any formal greeting or bow.

That's for guests, and Jiang Bai is clearly not a guest.

With one hand resting on the twin swords at his waist and the other pointing at Jiang Bai, he said in an unfriendly tone, "Who are you? How dare you cause trouble for the Hengshan family of the Twin Swords School? Do you know where you are?"

"Me? I'm Jiang Bai!" Jiang Bai said with a smile, a statement that caused the middle-aged man's expression to change drastically.

Upon hearing Jiang Bai introduce himself, the man's expression changed drastically. He immediately drew his twin swords from his waist and assumed a tense fighting stance. His actions prompted the people behind him to follow suit.

They moved in unison, as if they were well-trained, as if they would immediately attack and tear Jiang Bai to pieces at his command.

However, after this instinctive reaction, Jiang Bai clearly saw a flash of embarrassment on the middle-aged warrior's face.

He hesitated for a moment, then quickly sheathed his twin swords, his expression changing several times in a very short time. He then yelled at the people behind him, "What are you doing? Put your weapons away!"

The group of people behind him looked at each other, somewhat confused. Before they could react, he had already given Jiang Bai a standard bow and said to Jiang Bai with trepidation, "I was unaware of your arrival, Mr. Jiang. I apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please forgive me."

After saying that, he scolded the people behind him, "What are you doing? Why don't you greet Mr. Jiang? How have I taught you all? How can you have no manners at all?"

Chapter 851 Dying with Unresolved Feelings

The whole process changed so quickly that the people behind him were speechless, unable to process what was happening for a long time.

Damn it, Master, this isn't how you usually teach us!

Isn't it said that if anyone comes to their door, the Yokoyama family should fight to the death to uphold their samurai dignity? No matter who it is, they should fight to the death, right?

This guy is clearly here to cause trouble. Didn't you see him kick our front door open?

They were so arrogant after coming in!

Are you getting old and your eyesight is failing? Why are you telling us to welcome him?

Fortunately, they reacted quickly. Several quick-witted disciples were the first to bow to Jiang Bai, and the rest of the group followed suit. Although many people did not understand why, they still did as Yokoyama Yokoji had instructed.

"Oh, why are you acting like this? I remember when you teamed up with others to cause me trouble, you didn't act like this at all!"

"It seems they even injured one of my men!"

"What, is the Yokoyama family very dissatisfied with my taking Yamaguchi Hiroichi this time?"

Jiang Bai stood there and mocked.

Damn it, not satisfied?

Of course I'm dissatisfied, and extremely dissatisfied. Our Yokoyama family is just a branch within the Dual-Sword Style. Our family business isn't very large to begin with. We entrusted it to Yamaguchi Hiroichi for management, and before we'd even reaped any benefits for a few years, you suddenly appeared.

It's one thing for you to suddenly appear and swallow up Yamaguchi Hiroichi, but how come you even want to swallow up our family's original assets? We entrusted those to Yamaguchi Hiroichi for management; we were just putting his name on them.

Why do you want to swallow it all in one gulp? It would be a miracle if I were satisfied!

Yokoyama Yokoji thought this to himself, but dared not utter a word, responding with a troubled and embarrassed expression, "This..."

"What the hell! How can you do something but not admit it? Don't give me that nonsense. Let me tell you, if any aristocratic families dare to play dirty tricks on me, I'll openly attack them!"

"I'm telling you this right now: I'm going to take everything you've got from Yamaguchi Hiroichi!"

"Give me a straight answer! Is it okay or not!"

"Fine, I'll let you go. No, I'm here to cause trouble today. If I'm in a good mood, I'll break your arms and legs. If I'm in a bad mood, I'll wipe out your entire Yokoyama family!"

Jiang Bai wasn't willing to waste words with this nobody and spoke directly.

To be honest, this was only because Jiang Bai considered the other party a nobody. Yokoyama Yokoji was a very famous and highly skilled master, and was also highly regarded within the dual-sword style.

Otherwise, the Yokoyama family would not be qualified to have Hiroichi Yamaguchi help them take care of their businesses!

Anyone who can register at the Yamaguchi is no ordinary person!

However, in Jiang Bai's eyes now, top-tier experts are really not worth mentioning. With the improvement of his strength, he no longer takes these former top forces seriously.

His vision is clearly broader.

"Forehead..."

Yokoyama Yokoji hadn't expected the other party to be so domineering. He had known that Jiang Bai was not someone to be trifled with and had a domineering temper. When he teamed up with others to create trouble for Jiang Bai, he had considered this issue and wondered if it would lead to endless troubles.

To be honest, he hesitated at the time. After all, Jiang Bai had a notorious reputation. Four legendary masters, including the current Miyamoto Musashi of the Musou family whom they revered as a god, as well as a bunch of other masters, were all wiped out by Jiang Bai as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

It would be a miracle if Yokoyama Yokoji wasn't worried.

But he thought that among so many people who were making a move, he was just one of them. Among all the secular forces that were involved, the Yokoyama family, with their dual-sword style, was hardly the most conspicuous.

Even if Jiang Bai were to cause trouble, he wouldn't be able to find fault with him!

Unexpectedly, Jiang Bai came to their door and said something that made Yokoyama Yokoji almost cry on the spot.

"Damn it, why am I so unlucky? Why did you have to pick on me of all people?!" Yokoyama Yokoji cried out in his heart.

But he dared not say it aloud, his expression shifting between light and dark as he looked at Jiang Bai in front of him.

beat...

They definitely couldn't win. They had already taken care of four legendary masters, let alone Yokoyama Yokoji and his family.

If you dare to make a move, you'll be killed in a heartbeat.

But I don't dare to make a move? Damn it, what should I do?

Now that I'm the first one to be approached, what will the others think if I give in? Will they become resentful and try to get back at me?

For a moment, Yokoyama Yokoji was caught in a dilemma.

However, he was a man of some importance. When Jiang Bai cornered him, he quickly made a decision, bowed to Jiang Bai, and said, "Mr. Jiang, we are deeply sorry for what we did before. This matter was not well thought out by the Yokoyama family."

"We sincerely apologize to Mr. Jiang for this, and we are willing to give all the assets entrusted to Yamaguchi Hiroichi to Mr. Jiang free of charge, and guarantee that we will never have any such thoughts again!"

"Furthermore, I will immediately send my disciples and family members to inform all the major secular factions of this matter. The Yokoyama family will never again be enemies with Mr. Jiang or those around him. Please forgive us!"

This surprised Jiang Bai. Damn it, weren't these Yamato samurai supposed to be unyielding to the death? They were all fearless and didn't care about their lives.

Do we advocate unyielding integrity and prefer death to losing our dignity?

Why did this person give in so quickly?

Jiang Bai was planning to wait for him to refuse, then teach him a lesson, wipe out his entire sect, and serve as a warning to others.

"Damn it, you didn't even fight back? You just let it go like that? What am I supposed to do?"

Jiang Bai was somewhat angry. He glanced at the other party, sneered, and said disdainfully, "You think you can settle this matter like that? You're being far too simplistic."

"This... I understand." Yokoyama Yokoji's expression changed several times after hearing Jiang Bai's words, as if he was making a major decision. This left Jiang Bai somewhat bewildered, not understanding what this guy had gleaned from his words, and how he knew it.

What does he know? Jiang Bai himself doesn't know! How does he know?

Soon, Jiang Bai knew what Yokoyama Yokoji had comprehended, because the guy quickly took out the long sword at his waist, roared, and slashed at the two people behind him.

Amidst the astonished gazes of onlookers, he brutally killed the two disciples behind him, then charged towards an old man and a young man on the other side, finishing them off before they could react.

Four people died in the blink of an eye at the hands of Yokoyama Yokoji. Even in death, they did not understand what the head of the family was doing!

His eyes were wide open, his face filled with disbelief, as if he had died with his eyes open in disbelief.

Chapter 852 Turning Beads

Jiang Bai remained silent, simply standing there watching Yokoyama Yokoji's actions without uttering any further words.

After killing these people, Yokoyama Yokoji said to Jiang Bai, "Mr. Jiang, this was done by these people. Now I'm killing them to give you an explanation."

Jiang Bai remained silent, a playful smile playing on his lips.

Seeing that smile, Yokoyama Yokoji, who was standing there, gritted his teeth, made a tough decision, took out a short knife and stabbed himself, straight into his abdomen. Instantly, blood gushed out like a fountain, flowing out in large quantities.

Jiang Bai nodded in satisfaction: "You know how to handle people. I won't bother you today. You'd better think about what to do next."

Jiang Bai said this lazily, then turned and left. He wasn't going to waste a minute here; he was busy and didn't have time to waste with these people.

Jiang Bai didn't even have the courage to fight him, yet he wanted to make things difficult for him.

I really don't understand. If you're acting so cowardly now, why did you dare to challenge yourself like that before?

Isn't this just making things difficult for yourself?

When he spoke, Yokoyama Yokoji's deathly pale face regained some color, and he let out a long sigh as he looked at Jiang Bai's back.

Only then did his disciples come to their senses and quickly gather around.

Reaching the entrance, Jiang Bai glanced at the signboard, thought for a moment, then leaped up and tore it down. Ignoring the group of people with liver-colored hair, he muttered to himself, "This kind of wood is quite rare these days. It looks like you must have some history. Where did you find this kind of wood back then?"

"Hmm, it's pretty good. I'll take it! I'll make beads to play with when I get home. Hmm, no, making beads is a bit wasteful. I'll make furniture instead. It's just a pity there's not enough wood."

One sentence caused everyone present to change their expressions. They all opened their mouths wide, wanting to say something but then stopped themselves. Yokoyama Yokoji's expression was extremely varied, turning from pale to ashen.

This signboard was passed down from their ancestors. The wood is naturally top-quality Phoebe zhennan wood, with a history of several hundred years. It was originally brought from China, and no one knows how much it cost.

It had been hanging above the door for who knows how many centuries, weathering wind and rain, never taken down, but now Jiang Bai had taken it down...

If it were anyone else, Yokoyama Yokoji would have fought to the death long ago, but this person in front of him... it's not that he didn't want to, it's that he really didn't dare.

Damn it, I can't beat them.

"But isn't it a bit much that you took down my shop signboard to make beads for fun?" Yokoyama Yokoji gave Jiang Bai a resentful look, gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and said dryly to the devil in his eyes, "This... if you like it, please take it with you."

"It's several meters long, I won't take it with me. You can have someone deliver it to my hotel later."

"You should be able to easily find out where I live in Xi'an."

Jiang Bai looked at the signboard he had taken down, thought for a moment, gave this sentence, and then turned and left.

This thing is a bit big, and it's really inconvenient to carry it while driving.

"Okay." Yokoyama Yokoji said that he actually wanted to chop Jiang Bai into mincemeat, but he still had to grit his teeth and endure it, and agreed to Jiang Bai's request.

It wasn't that he wanted to do it; he simply understood that he had no choice but to agree when faced with someone like Jiang Bai.

"You're so sensible. If you had been this sensible earlier, I wouldn't have caused you any trouble," Jiang Bai chuckled, leaving behind these words before drifting away, ignoring the incredibly varied expressions on the faces of the group of people.

Having left the Yokoyama family, who practiced dual-wielding swords, Jiang Bai found his next target: the Yamada family, who practiced one-sword style.

Not far from the Yokoyama family, more than a hundred kilometers to the west, nestled in a mountain valley, lies the Yamada family, one of the representatives of the Ittō-ryū school.

Jiang Bai was looking for them.

And so, the scene at the Yokoyama family's residence played out once again.

The head of the Yamada family voluntarily executed two people involved in the trouble, then cut off his own arm. Jiang Bai also took down the signboard and forced them to give it to him so he could make beads for himself.

The head of the Yamada family, with a face as red as a pig's liver, finally agreed to the request.

Jiang Bai then visited the Matsushita family, the Inoue family, the Hisazo family, the Horii family, and so on.

Over two days, Jiang Bai visited several factions and thirteen families around Xijing, dealing with them one by one.

Jiang Bai was greatly surprised that he didn't encounter a single person who resisted. He had thought he would encounter some resistance and was even planning to make an example of them. But... these people were quite strong when they challenged him.

But when Jiang Bai actually came knocking on their door, they were all cowards, showing no intention of resisting at all. This thwarted Jiang Bai's plan and left him quite dissatisfied.

Naturally, Jiang Bai visited all thirteen of these houses, took away their signs and other items to make beads for them to play with at home, and also plundered some of their treasured paintings and other valuables.

Jiang Bai was happy, but these people all looked miserable. If they weren't so weak, they probably would have fought Jiang Bai to the death long ago.

Over the course of several days, Jiang Bai visited various families around Xijing. Unable to encounter any resistance, he couldn't resist heading to Kyoto. Kyoto, not far from Xijing, was the center of Yamato, where many ancient traditions resided, including several formidable forces.

Jiang Bai no longer bothered with those small fry; causing trouble for them would make him look like he was bullying others. If Jiang Bai was going to cause trouble, he would go after someone powerful.

For example, the Sasaki family, a powerful family in the secular faction, is said to be a sworn enemy family comparable to the Miyamoto family.

The contemporary Miyamoto Musashi was killed by Jiang Bai. As his nemesis, the Sasaki family is also a pillar of the secular faction. In the days following the death of the contemporary Miyamoto Musashi, they have become quite the leaders among the people.

After Jiang Bai defeated Yamaguchi Hiroichi, those other families and factions still dared to challenge him. According to Jiang Bai's intelligence, it was this family that was leading them.

Just as one should strike a snake at its vital point, Jiang Bai was prepared to eliminate Sasaki, who was his weak point.

Why did they have to be the first to stick their neck out?

As for whether he would encounter any danger, Jiang Bai was not worried. He estimated that the Sasaki family was not weak. The fact that they were able to become sworn enemies with the Miyamoto family demonstrated their strength.

If they didn't have the strength, they would have been wiped out countless times already.

Although Jiang Bai was unsure of the extent of their strength, he was not afraid. He reasoned that the Miyamoto family and his other family were roughly equal, and the fact that the current Miyamoto Musashi had died at Jiang Bai's hands had immediately caused the other side to back down, indicating that they had suffered considerable losses.

The Sasaki family is not much stronger than the Miyamoto family, and Jiang Bai's strength has greatly improved. What is there to fear now?

Chapter 853 The Devil Among Devils

Kyoto isn't very close; it takes a whole day to drive there. At Jiangbai's leisurely pace, it would definitely take two days to get there.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. Jiang Bai didn't have much of anything but time. He couldn't go back anytime soon, so there was no need for him to rush.

As we drove leisurely towards Kyoto, a huge storm was brewing in Yamato once again.

It was all because of Jiang Bai. Jiang Bai swept through thirteen secular families and sects near Xijing in just a few days, shaking the world.

What's even more outrageous is that they dismantled his signboard and other things, claiming it was for making furniture and beads, and had it delivered to him.

It would be almost impossible for this not to cause a sensation.

Jiang Bai's actions shocked and angered many, while also making the secular experts tremble with fear. Although the thirteen families were not strong, only second- or third-rate forces, none of them had the courage to resist Jiang Bai, allowing him to act recklessly.

Afterwards, he obediently delivered the signboard as Jiang Bai requested, and announced that he would no longer be Jiang Bai's enemy, etc.

This caused many experts to curse these people for lacking integrity and disgracing the Yamato samurai, while at the same time they all felt nervous.

Especially after learning that Jiang Bai was driving to Kyoto, the entire Yamato region was on edge.

While cursing others, he was also terrified that Jiang Bai might one day find his home, which would be a real disaster.

Jiang Bai was driving alone on the road, listening to music and smoking, chatting with a pretty girl who was hitchhiking next to him. While they were discussing life, the whole of Dahe was in a state of panic because of him, but he was completely unaware.

"Asuka, why do you want to go to Kyoto? What's so great about it?" Jiang Bai asked curiously, looking at the young girl sitting in front of him.

The girl in front of him was a long-haired woman in her early twenties. He had picked her up on the way while buying something on the roadside. She was quite pretty and had a sweet smile. Jiang Bai was a bit bored traveling alone to Kyoto, so he decided to give her a ride.

Her full name is Uehara Asuka. At her request, Jiang Bai called her by the name Asuka.

"I have already graduated from university and will be starting work soon. As you know, the work pressure in Yamato is very high, and I may not have the opportunity to take a vacation in the future, so I want to go to Kyoto before I start working."

"That's my dream. I've wanted to go see it for a long time, but I've never had the chance. Now that I finally have the time, I want to fulfill my dream."

"And why are you going to Kyoto?" Asuka asked curiously, looking at the young man driving in front of her.

It wasn't because Jiang Bai was particularly handsome, but rather because it was rare to see a young foreigner like Jiang Bai driving a luxury car within the territory of Japan, which piqued her curiosity.

"I'm doing a small business in Yamato, and I'm having some trouble. Some people are going against me, so I'm planning to go and have a chat with them and discuss things with them so they won't bother me anymore."

While driving, Jiang Bai chuckled and said, "Nothing much, just chatting with people."

"Causing you trouble? What kind of trouble? Is it the gang causing you trouble?" the other party asked curiously.

Jiang Bai made up an excuse to gloss over the matter, chuckled, and the other party didn't delve into it further. The two of them chatted quite happily.

That evening, at Jiang Bai's suggestion, they found a place to rest for the time being. The two of them had a meal and drank some sake, and then it seemed that something naturally happened.

When they arrived in Kyoto the next afternoon, the other party wanted to invite Jiang Bai to go sightseeing together, but Jiang Bai declined. Asuka was a little disappointed, but still politely said goodbye to Jiang Bai.

Before leaving, they exchanged contact information, and Jiang Bai leisurely went to the Sasaki family's address given by Yang Wudi.

As for Asuka, whether they'll keep in touch in the future or not, Jiang Bai thought it was best to leave it to fate. It was just a one-night stand; taking it too seriously would be a losing proposition.

The Sasaki family has an old house in Kyoto, located on the outskirts of the city. It has a history of several hundred years and is not hard to find. Jiang Bai found the old house quickly.

The area near the entrance was rather deserted, with no one around and the gate tightly shut. If it weren't for the sign that read "Sasaki House," Jiang Bai would have thought he had come to the wrong place.

"Knock knock knock!"

Jiang Bai knocked on the door, but no one answered, which made him frown.

Jiang Bai knocked a few more times, but still received no response. He frowned and was considering whether to kick the door open and go in to check when the door was suddenly opened.

An elderly man in a kimono and wooden clogs stood at the door, his hands clasped in his robes. He opened the door and gave Jiang Bai a cold look: "Who are you looking for?"

"Is this the Sasaki residence?" Jiang Bai asked curiously.

"Who are you looking for?" That's the question again.

The old man seemed to have a bad temper, speaking somewhat stiffly. Jiang Bai was all smiles, while the other man was cold and aloof, like a piece of wood, without any expression, only an icy aloofness that kept people at a distance.

"I am Jiang Bai!" Jiang Bai still had that harmless look on his face, smiling as he introduced himself.

"What Jiang Bai? I don't know you at all. Let me tell you, this is..."

The old man responded coldly to these words, as if he was about to say something unpleasant, scold Jiang Bai, and then tell him to get lost. But he stopped halfway through his sentence, and his expression changed drastically.

With a look of terror and horror, he took two steps back and stared warily at Jiang Bai, shouting, "You're Jiang Bai? What do you want?"

As he spoke, he subconsciously reached for his waist, probably out of habit to grab a knife. Unfortunately, he was shocked to find that there was nothing around him, and his expression unconsciously became even more serious.

Clearly, the old man knew Jiang Bai, knew his great name, and also knew that this seemingly harmless young man was definitely not a good person.

They understood even more clearly that the other party had ill intentions.

"What are you doing? Look how scared you are, old man. You're not young anymore, are you? Why are you so nervous? I'm not a demon, you don't need to be afraid! It wouldn't be worth it if you caused yourself any problems." Jiang Bai chuckled, finding the other person's attitude somewhat amusing.

Little did he know that his reputation in Japan was now practically irredeemable.

A demon? In many people's eyes, Jiang Bai is a devil who eats human flesh, drinks human blood, and even gnaws clean the bones. He is the devil among devils.

It would be strange if the other party treated him well after he introduced himself.

Chapter 854 I'll Fight You to the Death

"What do you want! This is the Sasaki residence!"

The other party completely ignored Jiang Bai's words, only looking wary as they retreated, and said this to Jiang Bai.

"What are you saying about me?" Jiang Bai's expression turned sour. The other party was clearly on guard, and Jiang Bai was too lazy to waste words with them. He turned hostile and revealed his true colors.

He's here to cause trouble, so there's no need for him to hide anything.

"You want trouble? Let me tell you, the Sasaki family is not like those cowards. We will never submit to a devil like you! Don't even think about making someone commit suicide, or taking away our family plaque, or seizing the treasures left by our ancestors!"

"The Sasaki family is willing to fight you to the death!"

Upon hearing Jiang Bai's words, the other party revealed an expression of "I knew it," and shouted loudly at Jiang Bai as if he had encountered a robber at his door.

He then ignored Jiang Bai, an old man in his seventies or eighties, and ran inside with incredible speed, disregarding the gate.

As he sprinted deeper into the courtyard, he shouted, "Jiang Bai is here! Jiang Bai is here! Everyone come out and fight him!"

"The Sasaki family will defend our honor with our blood today, and fight this demon to the death!"

"Holy shit!"

Jiang Bai exclaimed, "Damn it! What the hell is going on?"

I'm just here to give you guys a warning, to teach you to behave yourselves from now on, not to cause me any trouble, and not to interfere with my plans to devour Yamaguchi Hiroichi.

This incident will certainly cause some losses to the Sasaki family, but the losses will not be significant. Furthermore, the Sasaki family does not trust Yamaguchi Hiroichi, who is very close to the Miyamoto family.

While a portion of the assets were indeed managed by Yamaguchi Hiroichi, the recognized representative of the secular faction and a money-making expert, it was only a small part of the Sasaki family's vast assets.

Jiang Bai had inquired with Yamaguchi Hiroichi, and learned that his assets amounted to only a few hundred million US dollars, less than one-tenth of their family's wealth.

Damn it, is it really worth risking your life for Grandpa over this? Why are you acting like you have a blood feud?

Just as Jiang Bai was looking displeased, several people rushed out. They were all armed with swords and dressed in samurai uniforms, looking at Jiang Bai with deep resentment and eager to fight.

Judging from the size, there are at least a hundred people.

Moreover, they looked as if they might come up and fight Jiang Bai at any moment. If it weren't for the difference in strength and the fact that the patriarch hadn't spoken, they probably would have already rushed up.

Even so, they stood there, each holding a long knife, glaring fiercely at Jiang Bai as if he had killed their parents.

"You demon!"

"Damn it, even if everyone else submits to you, the Sasaki family will never submit to you!"

"Bah! You damned bastard, do you think we'd be afraid just because you've come to our door? Dream on! The Sasaki family isn't like those cowards. We'd rather die fighting than surrender!"

"Today I will slay you, you devil, and rid the people of this scourge."

The samurai of the Sasaki family standing there shouted at Jiang Bai one by one. Among them were many experts, mostly of the third and fourth rank, but there were also some experts of the first rank, and Jiang Bai even saw two or three top-rank experts.

They all stood there, shouting and denouncing Jiang Bai.

This left Jiang Bai speechless.

He didn't think he had any dealings with the Sasaki family before, so why did these people see him as having such a bitter and resentful nature? Why were they always talking about fighting him to the death?

Ignoring them, Jiang Bai stood there, thought for a moment and decided not to use Tiger Soul. That weapon was too fierce. His strength was now extraordinary and incomparable to what it was before.

There was no pressure dealing with the person in front of him, so there was no need to take out that thing. After thinking for a moment, he took out one of the famous Japanese swords he had captured before, the "Kikuichimonji", and held it horizontally in his hand.

At this moment, he didn't actually intend to make a move. However, since the other side was armed and shouting threats, Jiang Bai felt that it would be somewhat awkward if he didn't have something in his hand.

Only then did he take out his weapon.

It would have been better if he hadn't done that. By taking out the "Kikuichimonji," he immediately made the already tense situation on the other side even more tense.

"Everyone be careful, this demon is about to attack!"

"Don't be afraid, everyone. We outnumber him, let's charge together and fight him!"

"There are no cowards in the Sasaki family!"

Jiang Bai couldn't help but roll his eyes at this. What the hell is going on?

In his opinion, the Sasaki family really has no cowards, but his mother has a bunch of lunatics!

Jiang Bai really wanted to question these guys: "What the hell have I done to you?"

However, Jiang Bai ultimately didn't ask. He simply couldn't reason with these guys and was too lazy to argue with lunatics. Let them think what they want; after all, Jiang Bai hadn't come with any good intentions.

"Jiang Bai! Your biggest mistake was coming to my Sasaki family. My Sasaki family are descendants of the swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. We have an indomitable spirit and the legacy of our ancestors!"

"We are invincible. Since you dare to come here, then be prepared to experience the ancestral technique, Swallow Return!"

While the other party was arguing, an old man came out. He looked to be in his sixties and was quite strong. He was actually a master of the mid-star level.

Once you reach this level, you can no longer judge your age by your appearance, because those in the middle star position can live for a considerable time, with an average lifespan definitely exceeding 150 years.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, masters at this level are long-lived and can maintain their peak physical condition before their bodies completely weaken.

Therefore, Jiang Bai had no idea how old the man in front of him, who looked to be sixty, was actually.

However, they knew that the person in front of them was no ordinary person, because when he came out, everyone was bowing to him and shouting, "Ancestor!"

One thing that surprised Jiang Bai was that the old man who had opened the door for him earlier was following this old man, and he was actually... the head of the Sasaki family.

This was a question that Jiang Bai found quite unexpected, but he really didn't have time to argue with anyone about it. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and give the Sasaki family expert, who was at the mid-star level, a look that said, "You're an idiot."

Jiang Bai really didn't know where his confidence came from.

He also knew about Swallow Return; it seemed to be the signature move of that Sasaki Kojiro, which was said to be able to cut down flying swallows from the ground.

But Jiang Bai seems to be just average. Does he really think he can defeat Jiang Bai with that?

That's wishful thinking.

Chapter 855 Annihilation of the Entire Family

You should know that their ancestor, the so-called "Wind Demon" Sasaki Kojiro, was no match for the Miyamoto family and was beaten to a pulp.

Despite their long-standing feud, the two families have never been able to defeat the Miyamoto family.

The Miyamoto family had all backed down in front of him; their Miyamoto Musashi was annihilated in a matter of minutes.

Jiang Bai was very curious. Just based on this "Swallow Return" technique and a surge of enthusiasm, what kind of magic potion did the Sasaki family take to be so aggressive towards him?

"I just wanted to teach you a lesson, to let you know who you can offend and who you can't, but you don't seem to appreciate it. Why are you trying to fight me?"

Jiang Bai frowned and said, "There are too many of these hotheads. I don't want to cause too much bloodshed for no reason."

He intended to make an example of them, but the Sasaki family was a bit too fat and too big. If Jiang Bai killed them, it might cause a new uproar.

Moreover, no matter what, it still involves the lives of over a hundred people. Jiang Bai isn't a serial killer, and he really has no intention of killing them all.

Therefore, when things came to a head, Jiang Bai still gave this last sentence.

It may seem stern, but it's actually giving the other party a way out.

He wanted to make the Sasaki family understand that his purpose was not to destroy them, but simply to teach them a lesson. If they were sensible, this would be a good way out.

They could take advantage of Jiang Bai's words and back down gracefully, and Jiang Bai wouldn't make things difficult for them.

Unfortunately, these guys are ungrateful!

After hearing Jiang Bai's words, the leader of the Sasaki family, the one referred to as the ancestor, spat a thick wad of phlegm at Jiang Bai: "Pah! You demon, you still want to deceive us? You still dare to talk back to us?"

"Today, I will let you taste the power of the Swallow Return and completely annihilate you, you demon, right here. For this, our Sasaki family will spare no expense, even if we suffer more than half of our losses, we will kill you!"

Jiang Bai was speechless at these words, and left with no other choice, he had to take action.

These guys are complete idiots. Jiang Bai felt that it would be useless to talk to them anymore. Even if he stopped bothering them and turned around and left, judging from their appearance, they would still fight him to the death.

Now that things have come to this, Jiang Bai has no choice but to take action, even if he doesn't want to.

Today, Jiang Bai has no choice but to slaughter this influential pheasant from the Sasaki family and show it to some big monkeys.

Jiang Bai made his move.

The result... is self-evident.

Jiang Bai's strength was already extremely high. To be honest, even before he improved his cultivation, Jiang Bai's abilities were enough to wipe out the current Sasaki family.

Moreover, after undergoing system enhancements during this period, Jiang Bai has entered the ranks of the Great Star level, and his strength is now far beyond what it used to be, terrifyingly powerful.

The mid-level expert and his gang of masters in front of him were no match for Jiang Bai; the gap was too great.

The moment they clashed, Jiang Bai sliced ​​down the Sasaki family expert who claimed he would use the Swallow Return technique to take his life.

Then... the scene was one of utter devastation, with blood flowing like a river in the Sasaki family compound.

In an instant, screams echoed throughout the old house, and blood stained the ground.

In less than a minute, the entire Sasaki family was wiped out!

Or rather, it can't be called wiping out an entire family. Jiang Bai wasn't a cruel person. Although he understood the principle that if you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze, he still didn't harm those women and children.

It seems the Sasaki family made preparations in advance and moved these people. However, if Jiang Bai wanted to find them, it wouldn't be difficult. Didn't you see that some of them had already broken down and were kneeling down begging for mercy? Jiang Bai didn't make things difficult for them.

The Sasaki family head, who had previously spoken coldly to Jiang Bai, was now kneeling before him, trembling and on the verge of collapse. Whatever Jiang Bai asked him, he wouldn't answer.

However, Jiang Bai didn't ask. There was a lot of bloodshed today, and the Sasaki family was almost destroyed in the battle. There was no possibility of them rising again in the future.

Jiang Bai has already achieved his goal of making an example of someone to scare others, and he doesn't want any more bloodshed.

"I told you, I just wanted you to behave yourselves. You should apologize and make a promise. Even if I take your signboard and turn it into beads, it's still better than you all dying, right?"

"Why are you all so stubborn? I don't even want to make things difficult for you, but you're all ready to fight me to the death. Are you satisfied now?"

Standing before the stunned and terrified head of the Sasaki family, kneeling in the center of a pool of blood, Jiang Bai frowned and spoke.

However, the other party looked dazed and remained silent, seemingly dumbfounded. Jiang Bai couldn't help but shake his head at this, and then drifted away.

He knew that he didn't need to do anything more; such a thing wouldn't happen again anytime soon, and today's events would surely spread throughout Yamato in the fastest possible time.

His status as the public enemy of the Yamato cultivation world was now firmly established.

I reckon many people hate him to the core, and for many years to come, when people in Yamato mention Jiang Bai or the Sasaki family, they will hate him to the core.

However, this also has one advantage: I reckon that if I look for the remaining people, they won't dare to play any resistance or desperate tricks against me.

Because of the precedent of the Sasaki family, a prominent secular family that had been glorious for nearly a century, being nearly wiped out in a single bloodbath, unless they were fools, no one would dare to oppose them.

In fact, Jiang Bai's prediction was correct. No sooner had he left the Sasaki family than he had barely settled into his hotel in Kyoto when the news spread throughout Yamato at lightning speed.

The entire nation was shaken once again, everyone was horrified. Jiang Bai's reputation for ferocity was even greater, and countless people likened him to a demon.

They hated him to the core, and just mentioning him made their teeth itch; they wished they could devour Jiang Bai alive.

Everyone, including their old rivals the Miyamoto family, expressed sympathy for the Sasaki family's plight and highly praised their courage in fighting against evil.

Unfortunately, no one is willing to follow in their footsteps.

A few hours after Jiang Bai did this, several families in Kyoto, along with the Sasaki family, immediately gathered together, dragged away all the family members, and then, led by the heads of several families, a large group of people met Jiang Bai at a century-old shop.

Looking at the dozen or so neatly dressed, high-spirited old men in front of him, Jiang Bai thought they had joined forces to fight him to the death. This made Jiang Bai pause for a moment, and he couldn't help but sigh, "There are so many fearless people in Yamato."

How come the Sasaki family, a powerful secular family, was wiped out just now, and now these people are coming one after another? Aren't they afraid of dying?

Chapter 856 My Lord, Accept My Allegiance

As it turned out, Jiang Bai was wrong and overestimated their courage.

Although they all hated Jiang Bai to the core, they did not come together this time to fight Jiang Bai to the death.

They're not stupid, and who among them could possibly be a match for the Sasaki family?

Which of them can produce a mid-level master?

The Sasaki family, a powerful clan that had thrived for centuries, was wiped out by Jiang Bai in an instant. They're not stupid enough to actively seek out Jiang Bai and fight to the death.

They came with a specific purpose.

"Thump thump!"

When the leaders of these dozen or so secular families and factions knelt down in front of Jiang Bai, Jiang Bai, who was eating sashimi, was somewhat bewildered.

"Uh, what are you doing?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but ask.

"Mr. Jiang, we know we were wrong and offended you. We came here together to apologize. Please forgive us."

"We were misled by the Sasaki family before, which is why we tried to oppose you. This was our mistake. We now realize that our despicable ideas and actions were absolutely wrong."

"Therefore, we have come together to apologize to you and beg your forgiveness for our ignorance!"

A large group of powerful secular figures, who wielded considerable influence in Japan, knelt before Jiang Bai. One of them, an old man who appeared to be the leader, spoke earnestly to Jiang Bai.

This left Jiang Bai somewhat bewildered.

Shouldn't these guys hate me to the core and wish they could fight me to the death?

Even if you're not the opponent, is it really necessary to swallow your pride like this?

What's even more frustrating is that someone spoke up immediately after he finished speaking.

"Mr. Jiang, your strength and ability are unparalleled in our lives. We know we made a mistake and we are very ashamed of what happened before. We have discussed it and decided to donate all of our assets with Yamaguchi Hiroichi to Mr. Jiang as a gift to apologize."

Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow at these words. This was exactly what he wanted. Why did he come out and cause trouble for so many people? Wasn't it for this?

Of course, there were also those who wanted to boost their prestige. Jiang Bai had previously visited thirteen families, but the income was not high, only around ten thousand prestige points. After just destroying the Sasaki family, Jiang Bai directly gained more than one hundred thousand prestige points.

These are all additional benefits.

However, none of these are the main points. His main point is the assets belonging to various families under Yamaguchi Hiroichi.

If they had been so sensible before, Jiang Bai wouldn't have said anything more. But now that he has already destroyed the Sasaki family, it seems a bit excessive for them to come and tell him this.

"These are all perfectly reasonable things, why bring them up, Nakamura? If you ask me, the right thing to do is for us to all pledge our loyalty to Mr. Jiang!"

"Sasaki and his group are on the wrong path. They actually dared to challenge Mr. Jiang. How old is Mr. Jiang? In his early twenties, he already has such strength. His future is limitless."

"It's rare for us to meet Mr. Jiang. Although it was due to a misunderstanding, I believe this is the best opportunity for us to seek refuge with Mr. Jiang and the best opportunity for us to atone for our sins. We, the Shanben family, swear that as long as Mr. Jiang is willing to forgive us, the Shanben family is willing to serve Mr. Jiang."

"I swear in the name of my family that I will be loyal to you to the death, for all generations to come. Please accept our loyalty."

The sudden remark from the head of the Shanben family left the dozen or so family heads present somewhat bewildered. This was not the script they had discussed beforehand, and if they had followed the script...

If Jiang Bai doesn't meet their first demand, giving Jiang Bai an explanation would just be a matter of killing a few people. Why are the Shan family changing their minds so suddenly?

They actually talked about loyalty for generations to come.

Jiang Bai is a Chinese citizen! How could he do such a thing?

If they actually do it, they will become objects of contempt from the secular world and the entire Yamato Buddhist community!

Temporary surrender is nothing. Yamato advocates the idea that the strong are respected. They are no match for Jiang Bai. The Sasaki family, this behemoth, has been wiped out. What else can they do?

Even if it means submitting to Jiang Bai and groveling before him, it's nothing!

If others find out, they can only say that they lack the spirit of Bushido, and can't say anything else. Otherwise, they could retort: ​​"If you've got the guts, go and cause trouble for Jiang Bai!"

The other side is definitely going to back down.

But this is completely different from swearing allegiance to Jiang Bai. Damn it, you can't grovel to this extent!

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat strange. Fortunately, someone reacted quickly and immediately said to Jiang Bai, "Our Maori family is also willing to pledge allegiance to Mr. Jiang. As long as Mr. Jiang is willing to accept us, we will definitely pledge allegiance to Mr. Jiang and your descendants for generations to come!"

At this moment, the Mori family also realized that the Zenmoto family was right. Jiang Bai was such a fierce demon that it seemed the cultivation world would have no way to deal with him for the time being.

The Yamato training world has lost four legendary figures recently, making it five with the addition of the Sasaki family. Countless people have died at Jiang Bai's hands.

But there was nothing they could do about him. The century-old alliance and the Ise Grand Shrine were all useless now, so he had to shut up.

What can they do in this situation?

If they anger Jiang Bai and he commits another bloody crime, none of them will escape. Who will save them then?

It would be better to surrender now. Although it would be somewhat shameful, at least it would guarantee the continuation and safety of the family line, wouldn't it?

More importantly, Jiang Bai is young, and the old fox from the Shanben family really saw through him.

How old is Jiang Bai? According to the news, he is only in his twenties. He has already reached such a level of proficiency in his twenties, and is capable of killing Tianren and Zhongxing-level figures.

The reason why they were able to act with impunity and silence the Japanese training community for the time being is due to a variety of reasons on multiple levels and in multiple aspects.

That was enough to demonstrate his strength and power.

This young man has such strength at such a young age. You have to know that he is far from reaching the peak of his life!

It's terrifying to think about how far it will develop in the future; it will definitely become an unprecedented giant.

He is far more powerful than Miyamoto Musashi or Fuma Sasaki Kojiro, and his future achievements are limitless. Now that you have the opportunity, it would be incredibly stupid not to seize it and latch onto his coattails!

As for what others might say? We can completely ignore that.

They might talk, but what can they really do? Unless they're tired of living!

So when the Mori family realized what was happening, they immediately switched sides and began to fawn over Jiang Bai!

Chapter 857 Shameless!

With the Mori family switching sides along with the Zenmoto family, everyone on this side suddenly knelt down on the ground.

Nobody's a fool. Under such immense pressure, their very presence here is a sign of submission.

If that's the case, why dwell on it any longer?

With these two families taking the lead, a dozen or so old men present knelt down on the ground in a flurry, shouting, "Sir, please accept our allegiance!"

They looked as if they would immediately slit their throats in front of Jiang Bai if he refused to accept them.

"All right."

Jiang Bai wasn't a sentimental person. He knew that these people who joined him weren't necessarily sincere, but Jiang Bai didn't mind. Gathering a group of people would be beneficial to his future businesses in Yamato.

After acquiring Yamaguchi Hiroichi, Jiang Bai gained a large number of permanent properties, including some that he had obtained from various secular families through his own means.

When I was here, everything was easy to talk about. Whoever was not convinced could be beaten. I would beat them until they were scared, made them cry, and made them fearful. That would be enough.

If all else fails, they can do what the Sasaki family did and wipe out their entire family. Jiang Bai is capable of doing such a thing.

But what if I leave?

There always needs to be some force here to deter those who seek to harm others.

Jiang Bai has Xiao Tian in Tiandu who can help keep an eye on things, several Dharma Kings in Tibet, and Dou Bin and Yang Yong in Hong Kong. Now, Xu Jie is also helping Jiang Bai suppress Taiwan Island.

However, the lack of capable personnel and influence in Yamato is always somewhat inconvenient.

Jiang Bai had decided that after he left, he would leave things here to Fei Cun to handle. However, Fei Cun and the women around her had limited strength and manpower. They could do small things, but they were not capable of handling big things.

These dozen or so families are all deeply entrenched. Although they are not the most powerful forces, each of them has some influence. Having been passed down for centuries, they still have connections and capabilities.

A dozen or so combined forces are definitely no less powerful than a top-tier power. With their help, Himura will have a better chance of controlling the situation here.

Jiang Bai knew that the people in front of him were either under pressure, constrained by the situation, or had expectations for the future. Their loyalty to him was entirely the result of the combination of interests and pressure.

They weren't particularly loyal, let alone swore allegiance to the death.

However, as long as I remain assertive, they won't act recklessly, and they are still a usable force.

There's no harm in accepting it for now.

Jiang Bai agreed, and everyone present kowtowed to him, swearing oaths and even cutting their fingers to swear blood oaths. They went through one thing after another, and Jiang Bai didn't mind cooperating with them.

Just when everyone thought it was over, something even more shameless happened. An old man standing there seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Jiang Bai, "I know that you have come from afar and must be tired from your journey. My daughter is sixteen years old and has a beautiful appearance. Tonight, I wish to offer her to you so that you can relieve the fatigue of your journey."

The speaker was the head of a family named Kuzhu. The old man was in his sixties or seventies, but unexpectedly, he had a teenage daughter, which surprised Jiang Bai.

But what did he mean by saying that?

Jiang Bai was a little curious about who this guy thought of him.

Am I such a lustful person?

Okay, the answer is a little bit.

But it's not good to say it in public, is it? Couldn't you have told me this in private? You just pledged your allegiance to me, how could I refuse you?

How can I bear to hear you say that?

Thinking of this, Jiang Bai glanced at the owner of the Kuzhu family with some dissatisfaction, feeling that the old man was somewhat clueless about social situations.

However, he soon realized he was wrong; he wasn't the only one who didn't know how to handle things, there were many others.

"My lord, I have also met Miss Kuzu, but her appearance is quite ordinary and she is too young to be a good match for you. I have a daughter who is a famous beauty with a good figure, and she is perfect to accompany you." The head of the Matsushita family spoke up at this moment, without hesitation striking a blow to his opponent and offering his daughter.

"What are your daughters compared to me? I have a granddaughter, thirteen years old this year, and her appearance..."

Everyone present realized that giving their women to Jiang Bai, a man they considered extremely lecherous, was definitely a very worthwhile deal.

Didn't you see this guy? He went after Yamaguchi Hiroichi for a few women? He even took care of that underground little emperor.

This person must be a lecher.

Sending someone to their side might not be something Jiang Bai would care about much, but it wouldn't be a loss for them either.

She's just a woman; these old folks with their deep-seated patriarchal views wouldn't care about such gains or losses.

If anyone can influence Jiang Bai, they'll make a fortune.

Even if we can't, it's just the loss of one person, what does that matter? It's better than letting someone else gain the upper hand, right?

So everyone present started shouting, those with daughters offered their daughters, those without daughters offered their granddaughters, nieces, and so on. In short, the criteria were the same: young, beautiful, and good at serving people.

This caused the head of the family, who had previously gained favor with the family, to turn liver-colored.

Damn it! You all have daughters and granddaughters, or at the very least a niece. Our Shanben family is known for its abundant yang energy; we are all men from top to bottom. He has four sons and fourteen grandsons, but not a single daughter or granddaughter.

Previously, those who owned rare books were proud of this, but now they realize the negative consequences and feel somewhat embarrassed, unsure of how to handle the situation.

Having just been the first to defect, leading everyone to turn against him and leaving an impression on Jiang Bai, the head of the Shan family certainly didn't want his newly acquired position to be snatched away by someone else.

But what should he do in this situation?

Since there are no daughters or granddaughters, let alone any nieces or the like, we can't just find someone from outside, can we?

That means Jiang Bai is favoring this woman, what does that have to do with their Shanben family?

After much deliberation, the patriarch of the Shanben family displayed a constantly shifting expression of uncertainty.

Finally, she made up her mind and gritted her teeth, saying to Jiang Bai, "My lord, I have no daughter, granddaughter, or niece, but I have four daughters-in-law who are all beautiful and charming, more attractive than any young girl. I can have them offer themselves to serve you, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

"Holy shit!"

"shameless!"

"That's absolutely shameless!"

His words stunned everyone around him, and they gained a completely new understanding of the head of the Shanben family. They couldn't help but curse him in their hearts.

Chapter 858 Ninja Village

The actions of the rare book family drew in several people who hadn't spoken up before, drawing them into the fray.

Jiang Bai initially thought they had crossed the line, even mentioning things like "daughter-in-law," but he soon realized that the Shanben family wasn't the only ones with such a lack of principles; there were many others like them on the Yamato side who had crossed the line.

With the head of the Shanben family acting as a representative, the remaining people in similar situations immediately expressed how beautiful and well-proportioned their daughters-in-law were.

Some people even shamelessly claim that their daughters-in-law are skilled in bed.

This drew strange looks from Jiang Bai and others, causing the man to blush deeply, cough awkwardly twice, and lower his head, not daring to speak, because he realized that he seemed to have let something slip.

They argued endlessly, each wanting to introduce the woman beside them to Jiang Bai.

Just then, the head of the Mori family suddenly said, "My wife is better than all of them!"

For a moment, everyone in the room was stunned, staring at the head of the Mori family as if they had seen a ghost.

Jiang Bai's lips twitched.

Damn it, how old are you? Seventy or eighty?

Your wife?

How dare you say that?

Who do you take me for?

"Ahem, she's not my wife, she's my concubine. You don't know, I just married her, but we haven't had the wedding banquet yet. She's practically my concubine who hasn't officially entered the family yet. She's Eriko, a star in the entertainment industry in Yamato!"

When the Mori family head was looked at by a group of people, he immediately realized the problem with his words and made this explanation, revealing the name of his new concubine.

Jiang Bai knew this woman; she was the Jade Queen of Yamato. He never expected that she would have an affair with the Mori family and end up with such an old man, which surprised Jiang Bai quite a bit.

Well, it seems like it's going to be given to him now.

"What's wrong with Eriko? I still have..."

The argument continued. When Mori mentioned Eriko, someone else immediately revealed their own romantic history, mentioning a rather famous adult film star.

Then the group talked more and more, and their words became increasingly outrageous. Eventually, Jiang Bai couldn't stand it anymore. In order to mediate the conflict among these people and appease his new subordinates, he decided to intervene.

Well, Jiang Bai decided to stay in Kyoto for ten days to half a month to build a close relationship with the people recommended by his new subordinates.

Eriko, as the concubine of the head of the Mori family, how can Jiang Bai neglect her?

Look at the four daughters-in-law recommended by the head of the Shanben family. It was a well-intentioned move. If we refuse, wouldn't that discourage their loyalty?

Look at the Matsushita family's granddaughter, the Yamada family's daughter... and so on.

Jiang Bai couldn't possibly show favoritism, and although it would be somewhat disadvantageous, he ultimately accepted them all with tears in his eyes in order to quell the dispute.

Jiang Bai spent a full week in Kyoto calming everyone down. Apart from a few people who were really hard to deal with, he did everything himself.

A week later, he drifted away amidst the tears of emotion of everyone present.

Watching Jiang Bai leave, the people present looked at each other in silence, each leaving quietly, plotting to talk to their wives when they got back, to see if they had won over the adults.

Leaving Kyoto, Jiang Bai headed towards another big fish.

Koga!

The secular faction can be simply divided into two camps: samurai and ninjas.

The most powerful samurai class consisted of several schools, but these schools were further divided into many families, the most prominent being the Miyamoto family, the Sasaki family, and the Yagyu family.

The Miyamoto family had long since ceased their activities after the death of a contemporary Miyamoto Musashi, and thus did not get involved in this matter.

The Sasaki family was almost wiped out by Jiang Bai, and had lost all its glory.

After this incident, while Jiang Bai was in Kyoto trying to appease his loyal followers, an elder from the Yagyu family personally came to present Jiang Bai with ten heads and expressed his apologies. He genuinely admitted defeat, stating that he would never dare to be an enemy of Jiang Bai again. He also offered all the assets that the Yagyu family had entrusted to Yamaguchi Hiroichi for management to Jiang Bai and that he would never dare to challenge Jiang Bai again.

Jiang Bai didn't push him too far and agreed, which was considered a temporary reconciliation.

Jiang Bai knew that the Yagyu family was not to be trifled with, because Yang Wudi had told him that the Yagyu family had produced some truly extraordinary figures. They had once obtained several ice burial coffins and hidden some experts with extraordinary power. They were not to be trifled with, just like the Miyamoto family.

Of the three families, the Yagyu family is actually the strongest, and the Sasaki family is the weakest. Jiang Bai didn't ask for details about the reasons, but in Yang Wudi's words, it's best not to push them too hard.

Therefore, Jiang Bai didn't make things difficult for them and practically let them go.

Then, Jiang Bai turned his gaze to the ninja.

There are many schools of ninjas. During the Warring States period, countless daimyo had their own ninja armies, which evolved into many different schools.

The Sakura Charming Ninja that Jiang Bai had previously recruited was one of them.

Besides these, there are many other schools and sects, but only two are the strongest. In fact, there have only been two such schools since the Warring States period.

Koga and Iga!

So Jiang Bai decided to find one of them and teach them a lesson, to intimidate the rest of the heroes.

Neither of the two families is easy to mess with, but Jiang Bai still decided to approach them.

Because there are too many schools of thought, Jiang Bai didn't want to go find them one by one; it was too troublesome.

If you're going to fight, fight the one who sticks their neck out!

Jiang Bai chose Koga instead of Iga, and the fundamental reason for this was...

They are close by.

They deserve it, what bad luck! Who told Jiang Bai not to run away?

After switching to an off-road vehicle, Jiang Bai headed straight for the deep mountains and forests near Kyoto.

Yamato is mountainous. Although there are no famous high mountains, there are many small hills that stretch across the entire island. Ninja villages are usually hidden among them in remote and sparsely populated areas.

Koga was hiding among them.

The road was difficult to travel, so Jiang Bai had to change vehicles. He asked Shan Ben for a car and sped off. When he reached the mountain stream where the road was impassable, Jiang Bai observed his surroundings and then entered according to the information he had received earlier.

After traversing towering mountains and ravines, Jiang Bai arrived near a ninja village hidden among the mountains.

The village wasn't large, probably with a little over a thousand people, maybe a little more or less. Jiang Bai didn't calculate it in detail. Hundreds of houses stretched out in a continuous line, surrounding a large house.

The village retains a relatively primitive way of life, with men, women, and children walking around. Under the sun and moon, some people lean against the village entrance talking, while others have just returned from the fields.

Jiang Bai stood on the edge of the cliff, looking at the scene of men farming and women weaving inside. If he didn't know the inside story, it would be hard to imagine that this village hidden in the mountains was actually the famous Koga Ninja Village.

Chapter 859 Sending Someone Away

Having evaded several patrolling ninjas on the edge of the village, Jiang Bai charged straight in.

He leaped across a kilometer and landed on the roof of the only large wooden building in the very center of Koga.

In an instant, the entire village sprang into action. The moment Jiang Bai landed, hundreds of men, women, and children appeared out of nowhere, producing weapons and surrounding him.

The reaction speed was extremely fast; in less than a minute, Jiang Bai was surrounded by hundreds of people.

Each of them held a weapon and stared intently at Jiang Bai; none of them were mediocre.

They surrounded Jiang Bai, but no one dared to make a move. They stood there on guard. Then, a dozen black-clad ninjas appeared on either side of Jiang Bai, each with a cold and stern gaze.

These dozen or so are all Jonin, none of them are simpletons.

Then four more special ninjas appeared, lying in ambush all around without revealing their figures, but Jiang Bai could sense their presence.

Without revealing anything, Jiang Bai stood there, squinting as he observed everything around him.

He remained silent because he was waiting, waiting for the right person to arrive.

Jiang Bai knew that these people, despite their loud and boisterous appearance, were incapable of making decisions. Their titles of Special Ninja and Jonin were nothing more than menial tasks.

Without a single Heavenly Ninja in charge, they don't even have the right to speak to him.

So Jiang Bai stood there and lit a cigarette by himself.

The art style is somewhat strange. A young man dressed in casual clothes is surrounded by a group of ninjas, and on the outside, hundreds of villagers dressed in rustic clothes surround him. Meanwhile, he stands there leisurely, smoking on someone's roof. The scene is as bizarre as it gets.

"Are you Mr. Jiang Bai?" Just then, an old man slowly walked out of the hall below Jiang Bai. He was not wearing a ninja outfit, nor did he show any arrogance. He walked out with a hunched back and asked Jiang Bai in a noncommittal manner.

He looked to be at least eighty years old. He seemed extremely weak when he spoke, as if he would run out of breath and die if he said another word.

"Who are you?"

Jiang Bai squinted and asked, knowing that this was someone who could take charge.

Because the old man in front of him was a Heavenly Ninja.

Jiang Bai didn't know if Koga and Iga had any more powerful people. He had previously dealt with a Tennin, who seemed to be from their side.

However, as a Heavenly Ninja, at least they are able to take charge.

That's why Jiang Bai spoke to him.

"Okamoto Yu, the ninja from Koga, who was skilled in silent killing techniques and whom you killed earlier, was my younger brother."

After hearing this, the other party did not hide anything and answered honestly, introducing themselves and revealing their true identity.

He did not hide his identity, nor did he hide the fact that Jiang Bai had killed his brother.

Jiang Bai was somewhat surprised to find that both brothers were actually Heavenly Ninjas.

"So, you're saying we're like sworn enemies, hating each other intensely?"

Jiang Bai asked with a smile.

They were just looking for trouble. Although Jiang Bai didn't want to commit more killings, if they wanted to challenge him, he wouldn't mind killing one more person as a warning to others.

Although, what Jiang Bai is doing now is actually scaring the monkeys around him to death.

"No, I have no intention of going against Mr. Jiang Bai."

"In fact, in my opinion, the Koga should not have been involved in what happened last time."

"You've seen the situation in Koga. Although we have some businesses controlled by Yamaguchi Hiroichi, our main income doesn't come from there. We still maintain our original appearance, and our income naturally comes from that."

"The annual expenses are actually very small, so it's not worth going against you over Yamaguchi Hiroichi's matter."

"But my brother didn't listen to me, and as a result, this matter naturally didn't end well. He brought this situation on himself, and I have no intention of avenging him."

"Of course, there's no such thing as 'enemies meeting with hatred' between me and Mr. Jiang."

Okamoto Yu spoke these words to Jiang Bai in a calm and unhurried manner, his face expressionless and his tone extremely peaceful.

"Do you know why I'm here?" Jiang Bai asked noncommittally, surprised by Okamoto Yu's attitude.

"Yes, I know. In fact, I heard about the Sasaki family a couple of days ago, and I knew it was only a matter of time before you came here, based on what I know about your actions lately."

"Our Koga will definitely be the first to be hit. Iga is too far away. You won't go there first."

"So I was prepared and waited here, but I didn't expect you to arrive so late."

"Twelve Jonin and four Special Ninja have defected from Koga. These are the people you see today. They are no longer Koga's people. From now on, they are your people and will swear allegiance to you. From now on, you are their master and can decide their life and death. They will carry out all your orders, even if you order them to attack Koga, they will not hesitate."

Okamoto Yu glanced at Jiang Bai, pondered for a moment, and then said these words.

Jiang Bai knew that these were Okamoto Yu's conditions, the conditions for reconciliation, and that he would not dwell on the past.

These twelve Jonin, equivalent to top-tier masters, and four Special Ninja, comparable to beginner Martial Kings, were the compensation that Koga offered to Jiang Bai.

This greatly surprised Jiang Bai, not because the other party was stingy, but because he was too generous to them.

The power of this force is so great that even a toe can estimate it. A low-level Martial King of a minor star level is comparable to a peerless master.

Here, such people are called special ninjas, and they are beings who can rival Yang Wudi. Koga sent four of them to Jiang Bai at once.

In addition, there are twelve Jonin.

Jiang Bai didn't know exactly how much wealth the Koga had, but the power they had revealed was already stronger than that of the Great Snow Mountain Spirit Vulture Palace.

This made Jiang Bai somewhat uneasy.

At the same time, he was calculating in his mind that the powerful Koga could only be opponents of the Iga, and could not overwhelm them, so one could imagine how strong the Iga was.

The fact that these two giants of the ninja world, with such formidable power, dared not invade China shows that there are still many powerful forces in China that they do not understand.

Previously, Jiang Bai was probably not at a high enough level to have come into contact with it, but now it seems that he should go back and find out the truth.

Those forces that have been hiding and have not been discovered by Jiang Bai should now surface.

According to Yang Wudi, after Jiang Bai returns, the grand event will be over, and they will prepare to enter the First Emperor's Mausoleum. Jiang Bai was told to get ready so they could go together at that time.

Chapter 860 Target Transfer

Since Jiang Bai was invited to go, he knew that at that time, some people who had been hiding would no longer be able to hide, unless they did not want to go in and find out.

At that time, Jiang Bai wanted to take a good look at what forces existed in China that he himself was unaware of.

"What if I don't agree?" Shaking his head, Jiang Bai stopped thinking about the question and looked at Okamoto Yu in front of him with great interest.

"Mr. Jiang, you don't think that's all the Koga has in terms of ability and manpower, do you? Of course, my brother and I are currently in charge of Koga."

"But since you have reached this level of cultivation, you should also know that we are only the nominal leaders. The Koga lineage has been passed down for thousands of years, and its power is absolutely unimaginable to ordinary people. It is just that for certain reasons, our real big shots cannot step into the limelight right now. Otherwise, if I may be so bold, Mr. Jiang would not be able to come and go in our Yamato territory without anyone being able to stop him."

"I've roughly estimated Mr. Jiang's strength, and it should surpass that of us Heavenly Ninjas. However, I wonder if Mr. Jiang can still remain calm when facing Great Heavenly Ninjas and Divine Ninjas?"

"Now that things have come to this, I'm not afraid to tell Mr. Jiang the truth. We Koga do have great ninjas and divine ninjas, but they just can't step forward. However, if Mr. Jiang pushes too hard, our true masters might also step forward."

"I think this is not the outcome Mr. Jiang would like to see."

Okamoto Yu stood there expressionless and said these words to Jiang Bai.

These words startled Jiang Bai, who then frowned.

To be honest, he knew that forces like the Koga and Iga had powerful experts behind them, and were definitely not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

Not only them, but also the Ise Grand Shrine and the Ura-Takano, which one doesn't have powerful experts?

If it were only the power they had shown on the surface, how could they have been qualified to join forces with others and force China to sign a century-old alliance back then?

Let alone them, the Yagyu family, the Miyamoto family, and even the Sasaki family that Jiang Bai wiped out—who can guarantee that they don't have other experts among them?

It's just that for some unknown reason, these experts are unable to make a move, or rather, they don't have the spare power to do so.

This made Jiang Bai very curious; what secrets were hidden behind this?

In China, all the top experts were mobilized, including those from the Heavenly Group, Earthly Group, cultivator sects, and ancient martial arts practitioners. Anyone who had seen through the true nature of the world was completely drawn away.

They even had to dig up the Lishan Mausoleum and bring out the Twelve Golden Men, but no one knows what they were doing!

It seems like they're preparing to suppress something.

This is understandable. China has a history of five thousand years, from ancient times to the present. There are countless secrets and hidden crises, so it's reasonable to say that.

But why were all the experts here in Yamato wiped out?

What did they go do this time?

What are they guarding against that would lead to the reassignment of these true experts?

Although their situation wasn't as severe as that in China, where everyone who surpassed the highest level was completely drawn away.

However, a significant amount of resources have still been diverted, and they are currently unable to deploy them, thus allowing them to act arrogantly and recklessly here.

This made Jiang Bai very curious.

I'm very curious, what secrets does this world hold that would make so many experts follow one after another?

How could it have distracted so much of their attention?

Jiang Bai didn't ask Okamoto Yu. Even if he knew, Jiang Bai knew he wouldn't tell him much. It involved the most fundamental secret, and only a fool would say more.

Jiang Bai was just curious. After his curiosity wore off, he realized he wouldn't get the results he wanted here, so he gave up.

Jiang Bai glanced at the people Okamoto Yu had sent out, then looked at the calm-faced Okamoto Yu: "This matter ends here. I hope Koga will issue a statement."

"I know that the Koga ninjas are ready. As soon as Mr. Jiang leaves here, they will set off for the major ninja villages, including Iga, to show them that we Koga have surrendered to Mr. Jiang."

Okamoto Yu was an extremely intelligent man. As soon as Jiang Bai finished speaking, he understood Jiang Bai's meaning and bowed to Jiang Bai, saying this.

With things having come to this point, what could Jiang Bai say? Was he really going to force someone to their death and have them fight to the death?

Jiang Bai isn't crazy; only a fool would do something that doesn't benefit him!

After leaving with a group of ninjas, they found two cars already waiting at the spot where Jiang Bai had parked his car. The group followed Jiang Bai away.

Without a goal, Jiang Bai returned to his hotel in Xijing. When he got back to his destination, he was a little stunned to see a bunch of plaques in his hotel room. He hadn't realized he had collected so many.

When Himura asked him what he was going to do with these things, he simply told Himura to take them to make beads.

In addition, Himura was allowed to take in these ninjas from Koga. These people can stay here and help Himura.

They are quite capable, especially the four special ninjas who can suppress the world.

Jiang Bai assigned two team leaders to Nice Water City to investigate the headquarters of the Assassin's Guild there, while leaving the rest of the team to Fei Cun.

Jiang Bai didn't feel comfortable keeping these people around, but he could temporarily trust them to do things for him.

The Assassin Guild is a group of assassins whose stealth and concealment are unparalleled, making it difficult for ordinary people to find their headquarters address.

However, as the pioneers of the Eastern assassin industry, these ninjas, who are known as omnipotent and best at stealth and concealment, are extremely adept at this kind of work.

Jiang Bai believed that the two special ninjas could bring him unexpected surprises.

It should be noted that Jiang Bai is currently in a state of having nothing to do in Dahe.

He had already dealt with the issues that needed to be resolved, and even those that shouldn't have been resolved. The grand event back home was approaching and would open in the next two days, so Jiang Bai naturally didn't want to go back at this time and cause trouble for no reason.

More importantly, nothing much actually happened when he went back.

Unable to return to China and with nothing to do abroad, Jiang Bai set his sights on Nice Water City and thought of the Assassin Alliance!

There's also a side quest arranged by the system for the Assassin Alliance, which requires Jiang Bai to eliminate the Assassin Alliance within a year, destroy their headquarters, and kill more than half of their high-ranking members. The reward is that Jiang Bai's cultivation level will increase by one level out of thin air. Of course, the result of failure is that his cultivation level will decrease by one level.

He is now a master of the Great Star Rank, just one step away from reaching the legendary Heaven Rank and becoming a true Heaven Rank master, undergoing a qualitative change!

Jiang Bai had incredibly high hopes for this.