I was a swordsman in ancient Japan

The pupils that shone with childishness and youthfulness had an extraordinary brilliance.

In addition to being the best-looking one, it was also the one who developed a figure more like a mature woman.

The first time she drew a bow and shot an arrow, because she was inexperienced, and the instructor who was in charge of teaching her bow and arrow was also negligent for a moment, so when she let go of the bowstring, the bowstring bounced directly to her chest.

There was a bloodstain on her chest that looked so red that it was about to bleed at any moment, and it took several days for her to recover from the pain.

Since then, it has become a must for girls with orange headbands to wrap their chests with a cloth belt that can bind them tightly after getting up every day.

"These are all nonsense." The red-headed girl waved her hands disdainfully, "Splitting a rock with a knife? The rock is so hard, how could it be possible to split a rock with a knife?"

"I think that 'cutting a stone with one knife' is completely nonsense."

"It's just to brag about their knives and their sword skills."

"I also know that if you use a knife to chop a stone, the knife may be smashed, and only a few white marks will be left on the stone."

"Ahili." The girl with the blue headband said in a playful tone, "Do you think that man just now is the kind of person who can split stones with a knife?"

"I didn't say that." The orange headband hurriedly said, "I just gave you an example that you can't judge people by their appearance."

The girl with the red headband shrugged: "Even if there is such a person who can split rocks with a knife, it is impossible for him to be that kind of young man."

"That Kazuto just now looked like he was only in his early 20s."

"It shouldn't be much older than us."

"For a person of this age, it's pretty good to be able to practice the knife until the hand doesn't shake when swinging the knife."

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The relationship between Kuma Village and Kina Village has always been very good, and many people in Kina Village are even very close to Aiyaka.

Because of this deep relationship, when Aiyaka brought Ogata and Ating into Kina Village, he didn't need to report to the village chief of Kina Village or anyone else, and he could bring people into the village openly.

This is the trust that China Village has in Kuma Village and in Aiyaka.

Aiyaka drove a dog sled into the depths of the village and parked the sled at a corner under the guidance of several villagers from the village.

A strong man who was acquainted with Aiyaka lent their family's "Setakuma" to Aiyaka so that Aiyaka could tie his four sled dogs.

"Setakuma" is a unique word among the Ainu people, referring to a long pole specially used to tie dogs.

"Setakuma" looks a bit like a clothes-drying pole-a long pole is placed horizontally on two long poles that are vertical on the ground.

Then tie the dog leash to the crossbar that is placed across the two long poles inserted into the ground.

After placing the sled and the 4 sled dogs, Aiyaka loudly announced their intention to the villagers still surrounding them not far away.

After learning that Aiyaka brought the two Kazuren friends behind him to find someone, many people who are familiar with Aiyaka immediately responded positively, saying that they would know everything if they asked casually. .

"Let's go. Mashima, A-Machi." Aiyaka said to Ogata and A-Machi behind him, "Let's start with those people who have a good relationship with me."

"Yeah." Ogata nodded, "I'm sorry to trouble you."

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At this moment-

Qina Village, the home of the village chief——

The village head of Qina Village is named "Che Puke", an old man who is 72 years old this year.

Chepke is sitting on the floor of his house now, looking down at the red-haired stranger sitting cross-legged in front of him.

This stranger with red hair is none other than Skulucci.

Skulucci does not speak Ainu, only Japanese, so he and Chepke need a translator to communicate smoothly.

Fortunately, China Village is also a village that often cooperates with Heshang, so there is no shortage of people who can listen and speak Japanese in the village.

The person in charge of the translation, and... the combatants who are on guard against all kinds of emergencies sit around Chepke.

But Skulucci complied with Chepke's request and only brought two of his subordinates into the village, while the rest of his subordinates waited outside the village.

The two subordinates he brought were named Avjay and Lev.

Afjay is the freckled young man who caught 6 fat rabbits for everyone a few days ago.

He had been the best hunter in his native land, and the best with muskets of all Scruzzi's men.

And Lev is one of Skulucci's old subordinates. Although he is not good-looking and neither fat nor thin, he is a ruthless man who has practiced the "Chashik knife technique" passed down from generation to generation by their Cossacks. people.

Among Skulucci and his group, only Skulucci can be Lev's opponent when it comes to sword skills.

The reason why Scruucci brought these two combatants under his command was also to facilitate the handling of any unpleasant things that might happen.

Skulucci and Chepke had introduced themselves to each other just now.

After introducing himself, Chepke asked Scruucci bluntly:

"Stranger. You said you have something very important to talk to us about. Tell us now, the so-called important thing in your mouth. (Ainu language)"

The young man in charge of the translation translated what Chepke said just now into Japanese word for word.

After listening to the interpretation of the young man in charge of translation, Scruzzi shrugged while smiling.

"Actually nothing."

"It's just that a group of strangers from the far west like me are bored and plan to do what they used to do, robbing money and women everywhere."

"So I just want to remind you - when you sleep, remember to sleep with your weapon in your arms."

As soon as the translator finished translating Skulucci's words, Chepke and the others all showed shock.

"There are foreigners planning to plunder everywhere?" (Ainu language)" Chepke frowned, "How do you know? (Ainu language)"

"Because those guys approached me a few days ago. They planned to recruit me into the gang." Sculucci tugged at a hair with many forks on his forehead, "I'm not interested in this kind of thing. So I refused them."

Although Scruucci was of Scottish origin, his hair was not curly like that of Europeans.

His red hair was straight, more like the hair of a yellow race.

"...Since you are from the same race as those foreigners who plan to plunder everywhere, why did you reject them? Why did you come here to tell us this?"

"Didn't I just say that? I'm not interested in things like looting."

"As for you asking me why I came here to tell you this..."

Aiyaka sneered.

"I didn't come here specifically to tell you this."

"I don't know which village those guys plan to plunder."

"They may attack your village, or they may attack other villages. Of course, they may also attack many villages including yours."

"I just happened to pass by your village with my subordinates."

"I feel that there is such a fate, so I kindly came here to remind you."

"Okay, that's all I want to say."

After saying that, Scruucci stood up.

Avjay and Lev who were sitting behind him also got up together.

"Bless yourself."

"Whether to be ready to fight at any time, or to take the whole village to escape temporarily - you decide for yourself."

"However, my advice to you is to flee as soon as possible."

"Escape to the deep mountains and wild forests for a while."

"If they choose your village as their target, you will not be able to defeat the Cossacks."

Skulucci's words directly changed the expressions of everyone including Chepke.

"Hey! (Ainu language)" A strong man directly asked Skulucci loudly, "Do you think we are incapable of repelling the foreigners who covet our village? (Ainu language)"

As soon as the strong man finished speaking, Scruucci nodded.

"Well, that's right. If those guys set your village as an attack target, you can't beat them back with your bows and arrows."

"...Don't underestimate us. Strangers." Another thin middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "The village was attacked—it's not like we haven't encountered such things before."

"Just one year ago, there happened to be a group of undead Japanese people who attacked our village. But they were easily repelled by us."

"Don't underestimate our combat effectiveness."

"This is our hometown. How can we run away without firing an arrow? This will be ridiculed by other villages. (Ainu language)"

Since the "disappearance incident", the villagers of Qina Village have been very sensitive to all matters involving the dignity of the village.

Because they were too afraid that people from other villages would come and bully them.

"... Stranger." At this moment, Chepke, the village chief, finally spoke, "Don't take us as idiots who don't understand anything."

"We don't know nothing about you fair-skinned people from the far west."

"I know you use a weapon called a 'gun'."

"You just think that our bows and arrows are no match for muskets. (Ainu language)"

"Oh?" Scruucci raised his eyebrows, "You even know muskets?"

"I know that muskets are very powerful, but that's all." Chepke continued, "Your muskets can only fire one round at a time, and it takes a long time to reload the bullets after each round."

"And it's not accurate, it can't hit things that are too far away."

"In comparison, our bows and arrows are still superior."

"In terms of firing rate and accuracy alone, our bows and arrows are stronger than your muskets."

"So you don't need to worry about us."

"If it is true as you said, someone attacked our village."

"We will beat them back beautifully. (Ainu)"

Scruucci has been listening to Chepke's remarks in silence.

After Chepke's words fell, the corners of Scruucci's mouth curled up slightly.

As if hearing something very interesting, he showed a meaningful smile.

"... Chief, let me guess—you must have never been attacked by a white-skinned man before?"

Chepke: "... so what? (Ainu)"

"What you just said is so fucking outdated."

"The muskets of the past are indeed inferior to bows and arrows."

"But now times have changed, muskets have evolved rapidly, but bows and arrows have remained the same."

Scruucci patted his Kentucky long rifle on the back.

"Now bows and arrows are no match for muskets at all."

"If you insist on defending the village and using bows and arrows against muskets, then I won't say much."

"After all, I'm just a passer-by who came here to report a letter."

"What to do next is up to you to decide."

"Let's go first. Good luck."

After finishing speaking, Skulucci waved his hand, leading Avjay and Lev to turn around and walk towards the door not far away.

But before walking a few steps, Scruucci suddenly stopped, and then turned to Chepke who was not far away and asked:

"Chief, it's getting dark now."

"For the sake of my good intentions to help you report the letter, allow me and my subordinates to camp next to your village."

"We'll be leaving tomorrow morning."

"...As long as you and your subordinates don't mess with each other and don't enter our village casually, I'll do whatever you want." (Ainu language)" Chepke said.

"Thank you~~"

Skulucci waved his hand again, and then led Avjay and Lev away completely.