manynovel Chapter 275 What is peace, what is a dream, what is a nation?
Chapter 275 What is peace, what is a dream, what is a nation?
Chapter 275 What is peace, what is a dream, what is a nation?
【Kuri, Wano Country, Amegetsu Castle】
It was pitch black, with only the bright moon shining down from high above.
The city of Tianyue, towering under the moon, is draped in a hazy wedding veil, adding a touch of elegance and fantasy to its mystery.
A figure landed silently and quietly slipped into the room through the half-open window.
As soon as my toes touched the ground, the candlelight in the room was suddenly turned on.
"Bazer-kun~~"
Tenzuki Toki sat behind the desk, smiling as he looked at Bazel.
"You returned to Wano Country this morning, but didn't go home first. It seems those mermaid ladies are quite attractive to you."
Holding the shoes in both hands, Bazel grinned like a thief.
"What mermaid lady? I don't know anything about her."
"I just got back from Hanafza's place. I didn't wake you because I was worried about disturbing your sleep."
"Stop lying."
""
Amatsuki walked forward with a smile, snatched the shoes from Bazel's hand and threw them aside, then closed the wooden window.
She pulled her husband toward the bedroom.
"I have all the information I need about you from Loki!"
"At least you kept quiet and didn't touch those mermaids, but the necessary checks still need to be done!"
After turning off the bedroom light, Tian Yueshi's eyes suddenly became more moist in the dim moonlight.
"That charlatan who keeps a courtesan must have had his fun outside, so it's time to hand in his long-overdue homework tonight. I need to check it carefully."
By the faint moonlight, Bazel saw that Ashi's neck skin was turning pink inch by inch, and he swallowed.
Although I have remained chaste during this period, I still have my own thoughts and impulses.
It's just that I have too many things to do to pay attention to those things.
In addition, the mermaids were unusually enthusiastic on the way here.
If it weren't for the need to arrange the Wano Country plan, Bazel swore.
He will definitely come home as soon as possible.
"Ah-Shi, um—how about I go take a shower first?"
"Why take a bath!"
As the last ray of moonlight disappeared, only Tian Yueshi's irritable scolding echoed in the room.
"Don't waste your energy on trivial things; you'll be sweating anyway!"
"You're not allowed to give me a perfunctory answer. You haven't finished with the courtesan matter yet—uh♪~"
Dark clouds drifted in, obscuring the shy glimpse of the moon.
Tianyue City was plunged into complete darkness.
Silent all night.
Until a touch of crimson appeared on the horizon—
"Lord Tengetsu, breakfast is served today—"
The servants, carrying Yamato and Maria, came to the bedroom door as usual and knocked.
"Don't worry about me today, you can eat by yourself♪~"
"Wait a minute, Bazel, Ayaka is still outside!"
Bazel?
Has that person returned?
Ayaka Shirata tactfully withdrew, first feeding the two children before slowly walking downstairs.
"Shirata, where is the Daimyo?"
Kozuki Sukiyaki has completely embraced the role of an assistant, exuding a gentle aura that is completely different from that of Wano Country.
"That sir is back, and Miss Shi—"
Ayaka Shirata blushed slightly. "Anyway, Miss is probably not free today, so I'll leave today's administrative duties to you."
Kozuki Sukiyaki didn't ask any more questions. As someone who had been through it all and even had children, he naturally knew why.
I packed my things and left quickly.
"Miss Shirata, please contact me as soon as you've finished dealing with the daimyo."
"The outer city expansion project of Tianyue City has been completed. She needs to go there in the next few days to check on it and give instructions on the next steps."
"I see."
After seeing off Kozuki Sukiyaki, Shirata Ayaka closed the door of the daimyo's attic.
Outside the door, Kozuki Sukiyaki stopped Ashura Doji, who still wanted to come in to report.
"That sir has returned. We can discuss the report tomorrow."
Ashura Doji showed a hint of surprise, but did not insist, and turned to leave with Kozuki Sukiyaki.
"The de-aristocratization plan in Kuri has been completed, and those troublemaking samurai who fled have been executed."
"According to Lord Shi's plan—"
"Isn't Tengetsu School supposed to start today? Sukiyaki-sama, if the Daimyo doesn't show up—"
Kozuki Sukiyaki waved her hand: "It's alright, the opening ceremony can be postponed to tomorrow."
"The return of that lord is far more important. It seems the world of Wano Country is about to change drastically. However, Ashura Doji, I am quite curious about something else."
"I heard that the messenger sent by the General died unexpectedly outside the city. What happened?"
Ashura Child's eyes flickered, but his tone remained unchanged: "Who knows? It was probably done by bandits from the nearby mountains. We tried to rescue them immediately, but it's a pity."
"It seems our general is starting to get anxious too."
Kozuki Sukiyaki made no attempt to hide his mockery of Kurozumi Orochi.
"When he chose to seize power, he probably didn't expect this day to come so soon."
"The changes in Jiuli must have already set off a new era across the country. I used to be an aristocrat myself."
"I thought the reform would be a mess, but reality gave me a slap in the face."
The existence of nobles is irrelevant to the common people; the people of Wano Country are even better off than before.
He paused there, and Kozuki Sukiyaki suddenly sighed.
"Although I'm a little unwilling, I'm already very grateful to be alive."
"Moreover, Kuri, the region that Oden once governed, has surpassed all other regions."
"It has become a typical city that was among the first to open up the country."
"Am I right, Tsukishimaru, no, Tsukishimaru Gyu-maru?"
The two looked at the corner of the intersection ahead, where a man with purple hair was sitting on a bench eating plum rice.
"This stall's plum bento boxes are economical and affordable. Would you like one? It's on me."
Kozuki Sukiyaki and Ashura Doji asked the cart owner for a plum bento.
The three of them then sat on a bench and ate their bento boxes in silence.
His gaze swept over the road paved with hard stones and solid bricks, over the streets that had been widened several times over, and over the commoners who no longer wore swords at their waists.
"It's another peaceful day~"
After putting away his lunchbox, Shimotsuki Gyumaru suddenly spoke up: "Sukiyaki, I suddenly think that Wano Country becoming like this isn't so bad."
"There was no bloodshed, no bullying by nobles, and no interference from bandits."
"The city is now clean, and the kids no longer have to worry about being beaten or scolded by samurai or nobles. They can run and play freely in the streets."
"Commoners strive for the future of their families, and all the money spent on the maintenance of swords is used where it is needed."
"Isn't this the future we once dreamed of?"
Watching the little devil run past laughing and joking, Kozuki Sukiyaki finished the last bite of plum meat.
"Thank you for the hospitality."
After returning the lunchbox to the stall owner and wiping the grease from the side dishes on his lips, Kozuki Sukiyaki finally smiled and spoke.
"It's a great future. At least in Tianyue City, people are already accepting the current management."
"That man is really terrifying; he actually saw through human adaptability very early on."
"So, Ushimaru, you're planning to leave, right?"
Shimotsuki Gyuumaru nodded: "Yes, it's time to leave."
"The day before yesterday afternoon, I met with the Daimyo Amatsuki, and I plan to have Suzuhiro join the reform effort as well."
"The agreed-upon time for the reform is the day the daimyo becomes shogun."
"I've heard that the capital will be moved, and the capital of Wano Country will no longer be the Flower Capital, but Amatsuki Castle."
Shimotsuki Niuwan stood up and smoothed out the wrinkled corner of her clothes.
"The master said that the Flower City exists as a distinctive city of Wano Country, but it is not suitable to be the capital."
Ashura Child put the lunchbox back: "That place is indeed not suitable as a capital city."
"The atmosphere of the arcade is too strong. What a country needs is solemnity and dignity, not the smell of pollen."
"That's right! That's what I think too."
Without saying goodbye to the two, Shimotsuki Gyuumaru prepared to embark on his journey home.
"After sitting here all night, I have finally figured out how to modify the Bell Queen."
"To become a place that is similar to, yet different from, the City of Flowers. After I return this time, I intend to gather all the nobles under the guise of future planning."
"Deal with them completely before they rebel, and then prepare for the arrival of a new era."
"Behind the shadow of peace lies a landscape littered with withered bones."
"I am already aware of the situation and am only waiting for the General to announce the order to open the country."
"Linghou will definitely become the second largest city after Tianyue City."
"The snow scenery where we live will be even more beautiful than the City of Flowers!"
Watching Shimotsuki Gyumaru's resolute departure, Kozuki Sukiyaki let out a sigh of relief and stood up.
"Beef balls!!"
Shimotsuki Gyuumaru stopped and turned his head to the side.
"I was once a general, but now I am just a commoner."
"I was once dissatisfied, but reality has made me realize the truth."
"What is peace? What is a dream? What is a nation?"
"I will remain in Tengetsu Castle and make it the most powerful and peaceful castle in Wano Country!"
"Beef balls!"
Kozuki Sukiyaki bent over at a ninety-degree angle, her voice solemn and sincere.
"Please, let Ringo join the new era too!"
"The Land of Peace —"
"Found the nation!!!"
Shimotsuki Beefball resumed his paused steps, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"I will do this even without you telling me. Wano Country will definitely open its borders!"
16 pm.
Bazel opened his eyes.
I didn't get up immediately; the pores all over my body were open, expressing my comfort.
After a long time, he finally got to eat meat, and Bazel even felt that some of his strength had improved.
"Oh, you're finally awake."
Outside on the balcony, Lipriy pushed aside the wooden barrier and winked at Bazel.
"Bazaar, Ashi has agreed."
Bazel hurriedly covered himself and Tianyue Shi's bodies with a blanket.
"Stop talking nonsense! I'm not even as tall as your thigh, how could we possibly become lovers?!"
"I heard from Shi that you know a move called 'Life Return,' right?"
Lipley played with her beautiful hair and licked the corner of her lips.
"As a biology teacher, I'm very curious about what a hybrid child born from a human and a giant would look like."
"So, Bazel~"
"Come to my house tonight? Giants are different from humans, you know. Once they've decided on someone they like, they'll pursue them relentlessly."
Bazel's lips twitched: "What's the difference between you and those merfolk? Don't giants have any other men?!"
"She wouldn't even look at those brutes; pursuing intelligent, strong, and gentle men is a female giant's instinct."
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Lipley pointed to herself: "It's fate's fault for playing tricks on me. Ever since I experienced Bazel's gentleness and wisdom, I've become indifferent to other men."
"Or perhaps..." Lipriy blinked, a sly smile spreading across her face, "Bazel, you... can't..."
"Huh?! You're saying I'm no good?!"
Since it concerned a man's dignity, Bazel immediately argued his case.
"Lao Tzu————"
"Ugh, it's so noisy~"
Awakened by the noise, Amatsuki Toki struggled to turn over. "Is that Ripri? If you want to chat, let's go to your house. I want to sleep more—"
——zzzZZ
Bazel could only get up, get dressed, and sit down on the balcony.
"I'm serious, Bazel."
Lipley dropped her joking expression.
"When you're young, you shouldn't meet someone of the opposite sex who's too stunning, otherwise, even if you know it's difficult, you'll still resolutely follow that figure."
"Like a moth."
"Bazel, you are unlike any other woman I've ever met."
"Your spirit, your wisdom, and your way of dealing with the world."
"Don't reject me anymore, Bazel. My courage is running low. Even as a giant, my courage is not inexhaustible."
"At least----"
"You can try accepting my advances first. If you don't like it, just tell me, and I'll leave on my own."
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