New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (1/10 chapters)

 

 

Looks Just Like Someone

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Osaka Castle stood tall in the center of Osaka. This was the lord Toyotomi’s residence who ruled this land. It was a five-storied tower-like structure. Its characteristic pale green tiled roof and the golden decorations applied everywhere shone brilliantly under the sunlight.

“…Um, Kanae. Is this really your father’s family home?” (Henriette)

“Yes, it is. My father was apparently born into the Toyotomi family.” (Kanae)

In front of the huge stone walls and moat surrounding the castle, Henriette and the others froze involuntarily.

“No, Henri, you yourself are a lord’s daughter.” (Kanae)

“Henriette-dono is understandable. Even on an adventure, she cannot hide her noble elegance. But Kanae-dono…” (Filia)

“Hey, Filia-han? Aren’t you dissing me right now?” (Kanae)

Leon said…

“Yeah, I think what Filia-oneechan said is right.” (Leon)

“Even you, Leon-han!? …Well, I only lived here for a few years. Also, my father and the Toyotomi family themselves are not really like that.” (Kanae)

While talking like that, the group reached the castle gate.

“Hm? What is this? The gate is closed even at this hour. Also, the security looks very tight…” (Kanae)

“Who are you? I don’t recognize your faces.” (Guard)

As they approached, a samurai-like man guarding the gate stood in their way, looking cautious.

“The castle is on high alert now. No one but related people is allowed to enter.” (Guard)

“High alert…? What does that mean?” (Kanae)

“Sorry, I can’t tell you the details.” (Guard)

There was a tense atmosphere. It seemed that something serious had happened.

“Well, I am somewhat related to the Toyotomi family.” (Kanae)

“What?” (Guard)

“My father’s name is Hidenaka.” (Kanae)

“Hidenaka…? Could it be, the daugther of Hidemitsu-sama…? But I cannot believe that so easily. Do you have anything to prove it… No, do you have proof?” (Guard)

“That’s a difficult question…” (Kanae)

At that moment, an ox-drawn cart approached the gate. This ox cart, called a “gyusha”, was used instead of a carriage in this country. Judging by the luxury of the carriage, probably someone of high status was inside.

“What happened?” (??)

“Hidekatsu-sama. Actually, this person claims to be the daughter of Lord Hidenaka…” (Guard)

The person who got off the cart was a boy of about 15 years old.

“Could it be, you are Hidekatsu?” (Kanae)

“Ah! And you are Kanae-neechan!” (Hidekatsu)

It seemed that the boy called Hidekatsu was an acquaintance of Kanae.

“You’ve grown so much~.” (Kanae)

“You too, Kanae-neechan… you’ve gotten bigger.” (Hidekatsu)

The boy said while staring at Kanae’s ample chest.

“You’re the same as always, aren’t you…” (Kanae)

Kanae sighed in exasperation.

“Kanae-oneechan, who is this person?” (Leon)

“He is my cousin. When he was little, he was a pervert who would touch the maids’ breasts and buttocks. The women in the castle all hated him.” (Kanae)

“…Looks just like someone.” (Leon)

Calling him a cousin made sense. Kanae looked at the samurai again and said…

“This might not be enough proof, but there are many things I know about Hidekatsu. Like how he secretly hid the maids’ underwear under the tatami mats.” (Kanae)

“Hey, wait, wait! Yes, that’s her for sure! Kanae-neechan! I guarantee it! So please stop revealing embarrassing past stories!” (Hidekatsu)

With that, Leon and the others were allowed to enter Osaka Castle.

 

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The current head of the Toyotomi family was said to be Hidetatsu. Right below him was his younger brother Hidenaka, who was Kanae’s father. And below Hidenaka was Hideatsu, who was Hidekatsu’s father. Those close to the head Hidetatsu had residences inside Osaka Castle where they lived.

The main castle tower, standing tall in the center, was where the head, his children, and their wives lived. They were taken by Hidekatsu to Hideatsu’s residence. It was near the castle gate, so they could quickly move out to repel an enemy attack. In the large garden, samurai gathered who were summoned by Lord Hideatsu. It looked as if they were preparing for a battle against an enemy.

“This is really dangerous. What happened?” (Kanae)

“It’s faster to hear from my father directly. I’ll go call him.” (Hidekatsu)

After a while, a middle-aged samurai came with Hidekatsu.

“Chonmage!” (Arc/Iris)

The twins shouted unexpectedly.

The hairstyle had completely fallen out of fashion during the hundred years. They had never seen anyone with such a hairstyle until coming to Yamato country.

“Oh, Kanae! Long time no see! I wanted to see you!” (Hideatsu)

The chonmage-haired samurai approached in a friendly manner.

“You were about ten back then, right? You’ve grown so much! …And you too.” (Hideatsu)

“Ojii-san hasn’t changed at all. Honestly, both of you start with that every time. What is going on?” (Kanae)

Kanae sighed once again.

 

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