Group Pet Career in Yokohama
Chapter 44
Hill thought it was a good idea, and she stepped out of the threshold with Dazai Nyan on her head, and ran out in a hop.
"Master Yanghu!"
"Master Shanbei!"
Several political personnel got up in a panic, and hurried to help their superiors. Yang Hu Shoushu waved his hand to signal them to step back, and stood up slowly rubbing his chest.He has never suffered this kind of suffering in his life, and the most difficult part of his life in running the family and current affairs is to practice spiritual power and suffer a little flesh injury.
Shan Beichong was supported with great difficulty, and the feeling of suffocation was still pressing down on his throat all the way to his lungs. Seeing Hill running lightly, he trembled uncontrollably, and it was accurate to see the top of Hill's head. Meow Dazai.
That is definitely a monster more dangerous than the miasma produced by the mass deployment of inspection and violation agents!What is the origin of this girl?
"Gentlemen, I'm sorry, I'm not strict with discipline." Hill apologized.
"Meow~" Dazai Meow nestled on the top of Hill's head and raised his small head, making a sweet and greasy call, and the red animal pupils swept across several people.
Although Fox Nosuke was just swept out and not targeted before, now he hides far away and dare not approach.
"How... how come haha." Yanghu Shoushu waved his hands again and again, God knows how reluctantly he smiled, "I don't know what Miss Hill thinks, if you really disagree, I will send you back to the original world."
Since I can't afford to offend, let's send Shashen away first, and find another way. If we continue to consume it, it is better to think of another way to solve the problem.
Shanbei Chongyin kept a silent face, and he no longer saw the previous arrogance and official airs.He who has always been against Yang Hu Shoushu did not refute his decision for the first time at this moment. He also knew that it would be more appropriate for his old opponent to negotiate with Hill, and it would be better for him not to intervene.
"I thought of a way to get the best of both worlds." Hill rubbed the little tail hanging from above, "It just so happens that I'm also very interested in Mr. Swords."
"...Please tell me."
Yang Hu Shoushu smiled stiffly, not only looking forward to Hill's proposal of cooperation that can solve the current political crisis, but also afraid that she would speak too loudly or make unimaginable demands, which would embarrass them.
"Relax, it's very simple, I can help you inject spiritual power." In fact, Hill doesn't know why they are so sure that they have huge spiritual power, "All I need is for you to locate the coordinates of this pill to me The world is there."
In this way, only Dazai Nyan can come in and out of Honmaru at will. Speaking of this, she raised her head and glanced at Tsurumaru Kuninaga who came out at some time, and he looked at herself calmly without any objection.
"This..." Yang Hu Shoushu showed a look of embarrassment, as if he wanted to refuse.
"But without my spiritual power, you don't know how long you will have to wait to find the next suitable person. Can the swordsmen last until then?"
"Well, there will always be a solution to the problem. The worst result is to sacrifice many people to provide spiritual power. Even if those sacrificed are voluntary, the ghosts behind them and their family members will not agree, right? At that time, it will inevitably cause turmoil and cause greater losses, so it doesn't matter?"
Yang Hu Shoushu was speechless. Yes, if they couldn't find a replacement, they would choose the method that Hill said, but the consequences of this method were also a price that their current government could not easily afford.
He felt a little relieved, and in Hill's world where the coordinates of Honmaru were located, they would have to cross the world to summon the spirits, and at most it would cost a lot of money and resources.
"And if you agree to my conditions, everything will be solved - not only will you have a stable supply of spiritual power, but the original spirit and the branched spirit will not disappear, so it's easy, isn't it?" Seeing that he was moved, Hill said persuasively.
Although she is very curious why all Mr. Swords are willing to split out the assembly line-like spirits to help the Government of Time... Could it be that the Swords are nostalgic for their past masters?
——Because once history changes, their previous masters are bound to be affected, but whether it is a good influence or a bad influence, it is better to keep what you are familiar with. This is probably due to a desire for monopoly.
If this is the case, then these swords would not belong to swords long ago, they are no different from human beings, selfish and righteous, contradictory and interesting.
The few people present are all talking about the current affairs. In the past, they also said the same thing, but... that kind of strong and unknown power is enough to tear the soul apart. They glanced at the black kitten on Hill's head. In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are too weak to be vulnerable.
They can only discuss with the instinctive profit-seeking, and finally make a decision.
Of course, the final result is to agree.
Immediately afterwards, these people couldn't wait to leave, busy planning and preparing for mobilization.
"Then Tsurumaru-san, your goal has been achieved?"
"Oh, you discovered all of this." He really is a bright and bright child.
"After all, no one wants to be locked in a gorgeous cage forever." Hill nodded understandingly, "You too, and so do Mr. Swords."
And this is indeed the best time to get out of the control of current affairs. Hill doesn't mind helping them, and she has nothing to lose.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga raised the corners of his mouth, but he smiled silently, but his eyes were extremely soft.
"Foxosuke?" Hill called out to the little fox who was dragged down and looked distraught, "Don't you want to stay here? It's okay, you can go back."
Hill still has a tolerant heart for cute things, and it also obeys orders.
"...No!" Foxnosuke was stunned for a moment and suddenly raised his head, "I will stay in Honmaru to take good care of everyone and help the judge!"
"And adults also need an assistant to handle the handover with current affairs... Please let me make amends!" Its big fox was tearful, full of guilt and self-blame.
It is really a big mistake to deceive and conceal the God Judge. All the foxes are there to serve the God Judge. This is also their mission, but it...
"Okay." Hill rubbed its head, then walked towards the main hall.
"Eh?" Foxnosuke was left behind staring blankly at her back, and then showed a big smile, "I will work hard!" Repaying the tolerant God Judge!
Another burst of dazzling brilliance flashed.
Hill opened his eyes wide, feeling astonished.
In front of him is an elegant swordsman like a peaceful nobleman. The dark blue hunting clothes are extremely cumbersome and exquisite. The most amazing thing is probably his eyes. The transition from dark blue to light blue pupils from top to bottom is like late night to dawn, and that The crescent moon, which is full of brilliance and whirls, is the finishing touch on the sky.
"My name is Mikami Tsukimune. Well, as one of the five swords under heaven, it is said to be the most beautiful. It was born in the Heian era, which means it is an old grandfather... Hahaha."
Hill felt that this "grandfather" had nothing to criticize except that his laughter was somewhat magical.
"Are you my future master? Please take care of me when we meet for the first time." He said with a smile: "But because he is an old man, he is not good at doing some complicated tasks, so please take care of him."
Hill thinks that although his smile is approachable, he looks at the world like the moon hanging high in the sky. Maybe he also knows that his temperament will make people around him respectful, so he deliberately creates a posture that needs to be taken care of Let's get closer with this.
"It's okay, Grandpa Sanriyue." Hill felt that since he called himself a grandfather, he had to respect this hobby. "I don't know how to do housework, but we can learn together in the future."
As she spoke, she nodded to him encouragingly.
"Hahaha, very good, very good." Sanri Yuezong smiled kindly.
"Hey, are you here from the Sanjo family?" Tsurumaru Kuninaga said familiarly after seeing their conversation come to an end.
"Oh, it's Tsurumaru from Gojo, it's the first time I've met in this image."
"Yeah, I finally came to the outside world in person... This place is very interesting, let's go around together later."
"However, my lord." Tsurumaru Kuninaga nodded his chin, and said deeply, "Should we summon a few more colleagues? After all, the two of us can't deal with the sundries in Honmaru..."
"Well," Sankai Yuezong nodded with a smile, "It would be even better if the person who came could make fruit."
"It makes sense, two people are really too few." Hill said in agreement.
Foxnosuke dripped a drop of cold sweat, that's not the point, my lord, if it's Candokiri-sama or Hasebe-sama who's here... definitely one is enough.
Another burst of brilliance flashed.
"I'm Kiyomitsu Kawa - known as the child of the lower reaches of the river, the son of Kawara. I can dress up cutely, so please treat me well."
This time it was a handsome and delicate boy in a black and red military uniform.
"Although I think Qingguang is cute enough now... But if I like it, I am also very happy to dress myself up more cutely, after all, it is very eye-catching." Hill praised with a smile. He is an insecure person in front of him, so he used the nickname to get closer, but Mr. Tsurumaru, who is careless, doesn't care much about it.
Even the sword has its own distinctive character derived from different experiences.
"Hmm...hmm." California Qingguang blushed slightly, "Please give me more advice from now on! My lord!"
Foxnosuke breathed a sigh of relief, the adults in California are still very reliable in taking care of people.
"Then, Lord Judge, please temporarily choose a servant to serve as a servant, and then arrange the internal affairs."
"Huh? But this is not a regular Honmaru?" Hill said in surprise.
Fox's hearing assistant's brows trembled, isn't it a regular Honmaru...is it an irregular Honmaru that is full of spirits...
"Although a certain degree of discipline is helpful for collective life, I don't care about job titles or assigning tasks. Then everyone can do whatever they want, and assign them to do things they are better at." Hill ran into his arms Dazai, who was taking a nap inside, smiled indulgently.
"Oh, interesting, then I'll go farming, I'm better at digging pits and making traps." Tsurumaru Kuninaga thought thoughtfully, to be precise, he was very good at splitting spirits.
"Oh, indeed, it's all dealing with soil issues, which is very powerful, Mr. Tsurumaru." Hill nodded slightly in agreement.
Fox Nosuke: Where is the connection?
"Well, things like fields are really incomprehensible to me, so I'll go feed the horses, this looks easier." There are very few tasks assigned, and almost every day is spent drinking tea.
"...Then I'll go to both sides to help." California Qingguang said worriedly.
Fox's eyes lit up immediately.
"You don't need to be so busy Qing Guang, we happen to have four people, so let's divide into two groups." Hill said with a smile.
California Qingguang showed embarrassment, does the lord also work with the sword?This is almost unheard of in other Honmaru.
"Well, be as casual as you want." Hill thinks the inside story is very interesting. After all, there are no horses or farmland in Hong Kong and Hei. If she proposes to raise horses and farms in Hong Kong and Hei, Lin Taro will probably be very distressed...
In the end, Hill went to feed horses with Mikazuki Sokami, and Kiyomitsu from California worked with Tsurumaru Kuninaga.
"Wow, Grandpa Sanriyue, the horses like you very much!" The affinity is very high, these should be war horses, strong vigilance and easily frightened by outsiders.
"My lord is also very popular, hahaha, cute guys." San Riyue fed the horse with feed in one hand, and stroked the horse's snout with the other hand.
Hill avoided the licking tongue of a white horse, and stroked its mane soothingly.
Dazai was placed in the residence by Hill to play by himself. Although he was very reluctant, this little guy was very coercive and would scare the horses.
"Speaking of which, this dress suits you unexpectedly." Hill looked at him wearing a gray-blue home kimono that he took out from nowhere, and a white sweater inside.
"Are you trying to say that it fits the temperament of the elderly? Well, after all, the elderly are very afraid of the cold."
"How come, I mean this dress is very convenient to wear, so it suits you very well."
"Oh, so that's the case, I really thought so haha."
In contrast to the scene of grandparents and grandchildren here——
"Mr. Tsurumaru! Don't dig holes and make traps on the only way among the crops!" Qingguang Qingguang got up and patted the dust on his body, and the veins on his forehead were throbbing.
How can she still look cute when she is gray!Immediately go to wash and change clothes as soon as it's over, absolutely don't let the lord see his image!
"Hahahaha, are you scared? Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Tsurumaru Kuninaga's original snow-white uniform was also dusty, "But life must be full of shocks to be interesting."
"I'm going to change my clothes. The white kimono is too dirty... It's not like a crane. California's color like yours is very good."
"But who did I become like this!"
Responding to him was the back view of Tsurumaru Kuninaga leaving gracefully.
"Don't be lazy, Mr. Tsurumaru!" California Qingguang chased after him.
Foxosuke shook his head, biting a water bottle filled with water, and watered the ungrown vegetable seedlings with great difficulty. It seems that even if Master California is here, he can't control Tsurumaru-sama...
Afterwards, let Lord God Judge continue to summon... But what if you summon a few more ancestors?
"Master Yanghu!"
"Master Shanbei!"
Several political personnel got up in a panic, and hurried to help their superiors. Yang Hu Shoushu waved his hand to signal them to step back, and stood up slowly rubbing his chest.He has never suffered this kind of suffering in his life, and the most difficult part of his life in running the family and current affairs is to practice spiritual power and suffer a little flesh injury.
Shan Beichong was supported with great difficulty, and the feeling of suffocation was still pressing down on his throat all the way to his lungs. Seeing Hill running lightly, he trembled uncontrollably, and it was accurate to see the top of Hill's head. Meow Dazai.
That is definitely a monster more dangerous than the miasma produced by the mass deployment of inspection and violation agents!What is the origin of this girl?
"Gentlemen, I'm sorry, I'm not strict with discipline." Hill apologized.
"Meow~" Dazai Meow nestled on the top of Hill's head and raised his small head, making a sweet and greasy call, and the red animal pupils swept across several people.
Although Fox Nosuke was just swept out and not targeted before, now he hides far away and dare not approach.
"How... how come haha." Yanghu Shoushu waved his hands again and again, God knows how reluctantly he smiled, "I don't know what Miss Hill thinks, if you really disagree, I will send you back to the original world."
Since I can't afford to offend, let's send Shashen away first, and find another way. If we continue to consume it, it is better to think of another way to solve the problem.
Shanbei Chongyin kept a silent face, and he no longer saw the previous arrogance and official airs.He who has always been against Yang Hu Shoushu did not refute his decision for the first time at this moment. He also knew that it would be more appropriate for his old opponent to negotiate with Hill, and it would be better for him not to intervene.
"I thought of a way to get the best of both worlds." Hill rubbed the little tail hanging from above, "It just so happens that I'm also very interested in Mr. Swords."
"...Please tell me."
Yang Hu Shoushu smiled stiffly, not only looking forward to Hill's proposal of cooperation that can solve the current political crisis, but also afraid that she would speak too loudly or make unimaginable demands, which would embarrass them.
"Relax, it's very simple, I can help you inject spiritual power." In fact, Hill doesn't know why they are so sure that they have huge spiritual power, "All I need is for you to locate the coordinates of this pill to me The world is there."
In this way, only Dazai Nyan can come in and out of Honmaru at will. Speaking of this, she raised her head and glanced at Tsurumaru Kuninaga who came out at some time, and he looked at herself calmly without any objection.
"This..." Yang Hu Shoushu showed a look of embarrassment, as if he wanted to refuse.
"But without my spiritual power, you don't know how long you will have to wait to find the next suitable person. Can the swordsmen last until then?"
"Well, there will always be a solution to the problem. The worst result is to sacrifice many people to provide spiritual power. Even if those sacrificed are voluntary, the ghosts behind them and their family members will not agree, right? At that time, it will inevitably cause turmoil and cause greater losses, so it doesn't matter?"
Yang Hu Shoushu was speechless. Yes, if they couldn't find a replacement, they would choose the method that Hill said, but the consequences of this method were also a price that their current government could not easily afford.
He felt a little relieved, and in Hill's world where the coordinates of Honmaru were located, they would have to cross the world to summon the spirits, and at most it would cost a lot of money and resources.
"And if you agree to my conditions, everything will be solved - not only will you have a stable supply of spiritual power, but the original spirit and the branched spirit will not disappear, so it's easy, isn't it?" Seeing that he was moved, Hill said persuasively.
Although she is very curious why all Mr. Swords are willing to split out the assembly line-like spirits to help the Government of Time... Could it be that the Swords are nostalgic for their past masters?
——Because once history changes, their previous masters are bound to be affected, but whether it is a good influence or a bad influence, it is better to keep what you are familiar with. This is probably due to a desire for monopoly.
If this is the case, then these swords would not belong to swords long ago, they are no different from human beings, selfish and righteous, contradictory and interesting.
The few people present are all talking about the current affairs. In the past, they also said the same thing, but... that kind of strong and unknown power is enough to tear the soul apart. They glanced at the black kitten on Hill's head. In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are too weak to be vulnerable.
They can only discuss with the instinctive profit-seeking, and finally make a decision.
Of course, the final result is to agree.
Immediately afterwards, these people couldn't wait to leave, busy planning and preparing for mobilization.
"Then Tsurumaru-san, your goal has been achieved?"
"Oh, you discovered all of this." He really is a bright and bright child.
"After all, no one wants to be locked in a gorgeous cage forever." Hill nodded understandingly, "You too, and so do Mr. Swords."
And this is indeed the best time to get out of the control of current affairs. Hill doesn't mind helping them, and she has nothing to lose.
Tsurumaru Kuninaga raised the corners of his mouth, but he smiled silently, but his eyes were extremely soft.
"Foxosuke?" Hill called out to the little fox who was dragged down and looked distraught, "Don't you want to stay here? It's okay, you can go back."
Hill still has a tolerant heart for cute things, and it also obeys orders.
"...No!" Foxnosuke was stunned for a moment and suddenly raised his head, "I will stay in Honmaru to take good care of everyone and help the judge!"
"And adults also need an assistant to handle the handover with current affairs... Please let me make amends!" Its big fox was tearful, full of guilt and self-blame.
It is really a big mistake to deceive and conceal the God Judge. All the foxes are there to serve the God Judge. This is also their mission, but it...
"Okay." Hill rubbed its head, then walked towards the main hall.
"Eh?" Foxnosuke was left behind staring blankly at her back, and then showed a big smile, "I will work hard!" Repaying the tolerant God Judge!
Another burst of dazzling brilliance flashed.
Hill opened his eyes wide, feeling astonished.
In front of him is an elegant swordsman like a peaceful nobleman. The dark blue hunting clothes are extremely cumbersome and exquisite. The most amazing thing is probably his eyes. The transition from dark blue to light blue pupils from top to bottom is like late night to dawn, and that The crescent moon, which is full of brilliance and whirls, is the finishing touch on the sky.
"My name is Mikami Tsukimune. Well, as one of the five swords under heaven, it is said to be the most beautiful. It was born in the Heian era, which means it is an old grandfather... Hahaha."
Hill felt that this "grandfather" had nothing to criticize except that his laughter was somewhat magical.
"Are you my future master? Please take care of me when we meet for the first time." He said with a smile: "But because he is an old man, he is not good at doing some complicated tasks, so please take care of him."
Hill thinks that although his smile is approachable, he looks at the world like the moon hanging high in the sky. Maybe he also knows that his temperament will make people around him respectful, so he deliberately creates a posture that needs to be taken care of Let's get closer with this.
"It's okay, Grandpa Sanriyue." Hill felt that since he called himself a grandfather, he had to respect this hobby. "I don't know how to do housework, but we can learn together in the future."
As she spoke, she nodded to him encouragingly.
"Hahaha, very good, very good." Sanri Yuezong smiled kindly.
"Hey, are you here from the Sanjo family?" Tsurumaru Kuninaga said familiarly after seeing their conversation come to an end.
"Oh, it's Tsurumaru from Gojo, it's the first time I've met in this image."
"Yeah, I finally came to the outside world in person... This place is very interesting, let's go around together later."
"However, my lord." Tsurumaru Kuninaga nodded his chin, and said deeply, "Should we summon a few more colleagues? After all, the two of us can't deal with the sundries in Honmaru..."
"Well," Sankai Yuezong nodded with a smile, "It would be even better if the person who came could make fruit."
"It makes sense, two people are really too few." Hill said in agreement.
Foxnosuke dripped a drop of cold sweat, that's not the point, my lord, if it's Candokiri-sama or Hasebe-sama who's here... definitely one is enough.
Another burst of brilliance flashed.
"I'm Kiyomitsu Kawa - known as the child of the lower reaches of the river, the son of Kawara. I can dress up cutely, so please treat me well."
This time it was a handsome and delicate boy in a black and red military uniform.
"Although I think Qingguang is cute enough now... But if I like it, I am also very happy to dress myself up more cutely, after all, it is very eye-catching." Hill praised with a smile. He is an insecure person in front of him, so he used the nickname to get closer, but Mr. Tsurumaru, who is careless, doesn't care much about it.
Even the sword has its own distinctive character derived from different experiences.
"Hmm...hmm." California Qingguang blushed slightly, "Please give me more advice from now on! My lord!"
Foxnosuke breathed a sigh of relief, the adults in California are still very reliable in taking care of people.
"Then, Lord Judge, please temporarily choose a servant to serve as a servant, and then arrange the internal affairs."
"Huh? But this is not a regular Honmaru?" Hill said in surprise.
Fox's hearing assistant's brows trembled, isn't it a regular Honmaru...is it an irregular Honmaru that is full of spirits...
"Although a certain degree of discipline is helpful for collective life, I don't care about job titles or assigning tasks. Then everyone can do whatever they want, and assign them to do things they are better at." Hill ran into his arms Dazai, who was taking a nap inside, smiled indulgently.
"Oh, interesting, then I'll go farming, I'm better at digging pits and making traps." Tsurumaru Kuninaga thought thoughtfully, to be precise, he was very good at splitting spirits.
"Oh, indeed, it's all dealing with soil issues, which is very powerful, Mr. Tsurumaru." Hill nodded slightly in agreement.
Fox Nosuke: Where is the connection?
"Well, things like fields are really incomprehensible to me, so I'll go feed the horses, this looks easier." There are very few tasks assigned, and almost every day is spent drinking tea.
"...Then I'll go to both sides to help." California Qingguang said worriedly.
Fox's eyes lit up immediately.
"You don't need to be so busy Qing Guang, we happen to have four people, so let's divide into two groups." Hill said with a smile.
California Qingguang showed embarrassment, does the lord also work with the sword?This is almost unheard of in other Honmaru.
"Well, be as casual as you want." Hill thinks the inside story is very interesting. After all, there are no horses or farmland in Hong Kong and Hei. If she proposes to raise horses and farms in Hong Kong and Hei, Lin Taro will probably be very distressed...
In the end, Hill went to feed horses with Mikazuki Sokami, and Kiyomitsu from California worked with Tsurumaru Kuninaga.
"Wow, Grandpa Sanriyue, the horses like you very much!" The affinity is very high, these should be war horses, strong vigilance and easily frightened by outsiders.
"My lord is also very popular, hahaha, cute guys." San Riyue fed the horse with feed in one hand, and stroked the horse's snout with the other hand.
Hill avoided the licking tongue of a white horse, and stroked its mane soothingly.
Dazai was placed in the residence by Hill to play by himself. Although he was very reluctant, this little guy was very coercive and would scare the horses.
"Speaking of which, this dress suits you unexpectedly." Hill looked at him wearing a gray-blue home kimono that he took out from nowhere, and a white sweater inside.
"Are you trying to say that it fits the temperament of the elderly? Well, after all, the elderly are very afraid of the cold."
"How come, I mean this dress is very convenient to wear, so it suits you very well."
"Oh, so that's the case, I really thought so haha."
In contrast to the scene of grandparents and grandchildren here——
"Mr. Tsurumaru! Don't dig holes and make traps on the only way among the crops!" Qingguang Qingguang got up and patted the dust on his body, and the veins on his forehead were throbbing.
How can she still look cute when she is gray!Immediately go to wash and change clothes as soon as it's over, absolutely don't let the lord see his image!
"Hahahaha, are you scared? Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Tsurumaru Kuninaga's original snow-white uniform was also dusty, "But life must be full of shocks to be interesting."
"I'm going to change my clothes. The white kimono is too dirty... It's not like a crane. California's color like yours is very good."
"But who did I become like this!"
Responding to him was the back view of Tsurumaru Kuninaga leaving gracefully.
"Don't be lazy, Mr. Tsurumaru!" California Qingguang chased after him.
Foxosuke shook his head, biting a water bottle filled with water, and watered the ungrown vegetable seedlings with great difficulty. It seems that even if Master California is here, he can't control Tsurumaru-sama...
Afterwards, let Lord God Judge continue to summon... But what if you summon a few more ancestors?
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