New chapter of Reincarnated Hero is out! (6/10 chapters)

 

 

Maybe We Were Just a Bit Too Late

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“Then, for now, I’m going to Edo. Maybe we can do something before it gets stolen.” (Leon)

“Eh, to Edo!? It will take several days!” (Hidetatsu)

“It’s okay. Probably just a few hours will be enough.” (Leon)

“A few hours!?” (Hidetatsu)

Ignoring the surprised Hidetatsu, Leon said…

“Tell everyone. Also, I’ll bring the lord with me.” (Leon)

“Huh? Me?” (Hidetatsu)

The head of the family, Hidetatsu, who had been only anxious about this unprecedented situation, widened his eyes and pointed at his own face.

“That way, it will be easier to talk with the lord over there, Sura.” (Leon)

“Yes, nya~” (Sura)

“W-what is this slime!?” (Hidetatsu)

Sura grew larger and covered Hidetatsu.

Hidetatsu was trapped inside the slime.

“It’s safer inside there.” (Leon)

“W-what on earth are you doing…!?” (Hidetatsu)

Leon picked up Hidetatsu together with the enlarged Sura and jumped out of the window on the top floor.

“Waaaaahhh!?” (Hidetatsu)

A muffled scream roared from inside Sura, but Leon didn’t care and landed lightly on the ground. By that time, the usual earthen boat was already complete at his feet. He placed the Sura containing Hidetatsu on the deck.

“I’ll fly at full speed. I don’t think you’ll fall, but even if you do, Sura should absorb the shock properly.” (Leon)

Suddenly falling from above, the surrounding people stirred.

“Hey, isn’t that the lord!?” (??)

“Really!? The lord was kidnapped!?” (??)

“Ah, ask Hideatsu-ojiisan for the details.” (Leon)

In the next moment, the ship launched at an incredible speed. It quickly flew out of Osaka Castle, slid through the city streets, and headed into the sparsely populated farming areas.

“Waaaaah!? The ship is running on land!?” (Hidetatsu)

“We’re out of the city, so I’ll increase speed a bit.” (Leon)

“Still going faster!?” (Hidetatsu)

“But it’s less bumpy inside, right?” (Leon)

“Now that you mention it…” (Hidetatsu)

Meanwhile, Leon was being hit by a fierce wind all over his body. An ordinary person wouldn’t be able to stand even a second.

“Who exactly are you…?” (Hidetatsu)

 

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Soon, the city of Edo appeared. This place, bustling as much as Osaka or even more, was ruled by the Tokugawa family.

“I hope the sacred treasures are still safe.” (Leon)

“Zzz…” (Hidetatsu)

“…We’re almost there, so wake up soon, okay?” (Leon)

At first, Hidetatsu had been scared, but by now he seemed completely used to it and had fallen asleep inside Sura’s body. The inside of Sura was comfortable, after all. Leon stopped the earthen boat in front of Edo Castle.

“We’re here~” (Sura)

“Mmm… Already morning…?” (Hidetatsu)

Sura spit out Hidetatsu and he fell onto the ground. Finally waking up, Hidetatsu stifled a sleepy yawn.

“Wait, this is Edo Castle!?” (Hidetatsu)

“Yes, we’ve arrived.” (Leon)

“Already here!? Too fast!” (Hidetatsu)

Hidetatsu’s surprised voice echoed, and samurai quickly gathered.

“Hey, who are you!?” (Samurai)

“This is Edo Castle! Suspicious people are…!? That old-fashioned chonmage and the monkey-like face… could it be!?” (Samurai)

One samurai seemed to recognize Hidetatsu’s distinctive appearance.

“Who’s a monkey! I’m Toyotomi Hidetatsu! I came all the way from Osaka with an important matter! Let me meet Lord Ietoki!” (Hidetatsu)

“Y-yes!” (Samurai)

Thinking it was good he brought him along, Leon followed Hidetatsu confidently into Edo Castle. They reached the main castle where the head of the Tokugawa family lived.

“Hmm? It’s noisy here.” (Ietoki)

“Maybe we were just a bit too late.” (Leon)

“Lord Hidetatsu!? W-why are you here!?” (Ietoki)

The Tokugawa head, Ietoki, was a man resembling a tanuki (raccoon dog). He looked like he might fall over in surprise because suddenly the Toyotomi lord from Osaka appeared.

“From the looks of it, the sacred treasures have already been stolen.” (Leon)

Hidetatsu sighed deeply.

“!? N-no way! The sacred treasures prove the shogunate’s legitimacy! There’s no way they would be stolen!” (Ietoki)

Sweating like a waterfall, the Tokugawa lord desperately denied it. His eyes darted about nervously, showing he was terribly bad at lying.

“You don’t have to hide it. Actually, ninjas attacked my place too.” (Ietoki)

“W-what!?” (Hidetatsu)

“With this, all four sacred treasures are lost. But the biggest problem is not that. I’ve learned their purpose.” (Ietoki)

“Their purpose…?” (Hidetatsu)

When Leon told the story obtained from the ninja, Ietoki was speechless.

“Y-you mean… Yamata no Orochi…?” (Ietoki)

“If it’s true, it will be terrible. We have to do something before the seal is broken. Many legends about Yamata no Orochi remain around the Tokugawa territory. That means there might be useful information here.” (Leon)

Leon had forcibly brought Hidetatsu to Edo because he heard they might get detailed information about Yamata no Orochi here. A lone boy nobody knew wouldn’t be trusted anyway. If they could identify the sealed location, they might be able to get ahead of the ninjas.

 

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