New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (3/10 chapters)

 

 

Of Course, the Reward Will Be Generous

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“U-uh, no way… Nobody can lay a hand or foot on a kid like that…” (Hidekatsu)

Hidekatsu was stunned.

Prompted by his cousin Kanae’s provocation, one of the samurai gathered at the mansion sparred with a silver-haired foreign boy. Their weapons were wooden swords. The samurai, who had accepted the challenge intending only to lightly spar, realized within just a few seconds that he was actually the one being tested.

In the end, he was easily handled and quickly scored a point against. Moreover, looking closely, the silver-haired boy had not moved a single step from where he stood. After that, one samurai after another challenged him, but not a single one managed to score a point or even move the boy from his spot. Hidekatsu understood that Kanae’s provocation was no exaggeration, but simply the truth.

‘Naturally, samurai of this level are no match for the hero Leon, degozaru.’ (Kisaragi)

Kisaragi said this with an oddly satisfied tone.

“W-what kind of boy is this! What Kanae said was no exaggeration!” (Hidekatsu)

Hidekatsu exclaimed in amazement, and Kanae made a suggestion.

“That’s right. With this Leon-han here, ninjas are nothing to fear.” (Kanae)

“Hmm, that might be true… Alright! Leon-han, have I said this before? It’s a bit strange asking a foreign boy this, but would you lend us your strength? Of course, the reward will be generous!” (Hidekatsu)

“…Well, I don’t mind.” (Leon)

Though the situation was too sudden to fully grasp, after hearing it was a national crisis, Leon felt uneasy about leaving without helping. Thinking of it as a boat already set afloat, he decided to accept the request.

“Really? Thank you very much! Then, please come to the main castle! Of course, the lord will cover the reward! Hahaha!” (Hidekatsu)

Apparently, what was desired was not guarding this mansion but protecting the lord at the main castle.

“I’m heading to the lord now, so will you come with me?” (Hidekatsu)

However, since they could not go in a large group, only Leon was sent to the lord. The rest, including the twins and Meltera, would stay behind at this mansion.

“I will go with you!” (Kanae)

‘I shall go as well, degozaru!’ (Kisaragi)

“Sura too~” (Meltera)

However, the ghost, the sword, and the slime were allowed to accompany him.

“Sorry, Leon-han.” (Kanae)

Kanae apologized while making a hand chop motion.

“I want to be of some help to my family too. If it’s Leon-han, no matter how many ninjas come, it won’t be a problem, right?” (Kanae)

“Can’t be helped, huh.” (Leon)

With that, Leon was taken by Hidekatsu, the lord’s younger brother, to the main castle with its beautiful green tile roof. Since it had five-layered roof, it looked like a five-story building, but actually it had eight floors above ground and one basement floor. The lord, Toyotomi Hidetatsu, usually stayed on the seventh floor. By the way, there was said to be a golden tearoom on the top floor.

“Ooh, this is made of wood.” (Leon)

Constructing such a tall wooden structure would require considerable skill. It did not seem that magic was being used. The castle was heavily guarded as expected. Though he was looked at with curiosity, as if wondering who this foreign boy was, Leon climbed the stairs several times with Hidekatsu to meet the lord. The room was a vast chamber with tatami mats, a floor material unique to this country. Samurai quietly sat, guarding the lord.

“Hideatsu, what brings you here?” (Hidetatsu)

At the far end of the room, on a raised platform with a large tiger painting on the wall behind, sat a small man with a chonmage hairstyle like Hideatsu’s. His face somewhat resembled a monkey’s, and this was apparently Hidetatsu himself. Hideatsu kneeled and bowed deeply before explaining the situation.

“…That foreign kid is a skilled swordsman? But he just looks like a child.” (Hidetatsu)

“Don’t be deceived by his appearance. We actually had him spar with our samurai.” (Hideatsu)

“Oh? None of your samurai could beat him? Well, that’s impressive.” (Hidetatsu)

Even as he praised him, the head of the family, Hidetatsu, laughed fearlessly.

“But the samurai here are all well-known across Osaka, or rather all of Yamato. No matter how many ninjas come, it’s nothing to fear.” (Hidetatsu)

The samurai present proudly puffed out their chests, trusted by their lord.

‘…That is strange, degozaru.’ (Kisaragi)

“Strange?” (Leon)

Suddenly, Kisaragi whispered, and Leon quietly asked back.

‘Those samurai… somehow feel off. How to say it… they don’t seem very samurai-like, degozaru.’ (Kisaragi)

Though the answer was vague, she was a skilled female samurai. Leon thought that feeling should not be dismissed lightly.

“B-but Brother, it’s best to have as many strong allies as possible, just in case.” (Hideatsu)

“Well, if you say so… then have them guard around the main castle too.” (Hidetatsu)

At that moment, there was the sound of someone running up the stairs. A man hurriedly entered the room.

“Hidetatsu-sama! T-t-this is terrible!” (Messenger)

“What is it? What happened?” (Hidetatsu)

“T-this just now… inside the castle…” (Messenger)

The man showed a piece of paper with writing on it. What was written was–…

“The sacred treasure of Osaka Castle has been received… Wh-what!?!” (Hidetatsu)

Hidetatsu’s scream echoed through the room.

 

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