Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

The sea breeze whistled against the mast, making bursts of noise, the waves rose and fell slightly, and seabirds returned to their nests on the islands not far away.

Mao Shiba was discussing important issues concerning human cubs with Yingzi in a room in the mezzanine on the first floor.

Outside the cabin door, a row of soldiers were stealthily listening at the wall.

I don’t know which soldier had a nosebleed or was choked by saliva, but a loud sneeze startled Mao Shiba in the room.

Mao Shiba and Yingzi came back to their senses from the dreamlike situation, and Yingzi said, "Brother Mao, there is something I want to tell you."

"Go ahead." Mao Shiba responded.

"I lost my parents when I was young and grew up in a ninja training camp. After graduating from the training camp, I was assigned to the Edo Navy. That day, I betrayed you. Will you blame me?" Sakurako asked.

"I don't blame you. I knew you were a ninja the day they caught me." Mao Shiba replied.

Yingzi was secretly delighted after hearing this, and then continued: "This time I followed you, it was also arranged by the Edo Navy. They asked me to pretend to be a waiter. If the siege of the restaurant fails, I will go with you and spy on your intelligence. Will you be angry?"

"I'm not angry. The fact that you told me this means you won't betray us. I believe you." Mao Shiba said.

For the first time, Sakurako felt cared for and trusted. Her cold ninja heart melted instantly and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Brother Mao, thank you for your trust in me. I have some important information to tell you, which may be helpful to you." Sakurako said softly.

"Thank you, Yingzi." Mao Shiba responded.

"Has the Ishiyu Mountains in Iwami County been occupied by your Tiandi Army?" Sakurako asked tentatively.

"Yes."

"The Tokugawa shogunate assembled 50,000 troops and, in the name of the emperor, asked the five neighboring counties of Iwami County to each send 20,000 troops, forming an army of 150,000. They planned to attack Iwami County from six directions at the same time, attempting to recapture the gold, silver, and copper mines in the Ishigami Mountains in one fell swoop."

"what!"

Mao Shiba was shocked. This information exploded in his mind like thunder. He immediately got out of bed and prepared to report to Wei Xiaobao without caring about anything else.

"Brother Mao, wait!" Yingzi shouted hurriedly, "You are still naked!"

Mao Shiba finally woke up from his dream, an awkward smile appeared on his face, and he hurriedly grabbed the clothes on the bedside and put them on.

At this time, Wei Xiaobao was talking with Miyamoto Musashi in the ship's tower, and Mao Shiba pushed the door open anxiously.

"Brother Wei, something big has happened!" Mao Shiba shouted impatiently as soon as he entered the door.

"Brother Mao, don't be anxious. Just take your time to tell me what's going on." Wei Xiaobao asked calmly.

Only then did Mao Shiba notice that Miyamoto Musashi was also there. He looked at Miyamoto Musashi and seemed a little hesitant.

Wei Xiaobao smiled and said, "You can talk as you please. Senior Sword Saint is not an outsider."

Mao Shiba calmed himself down and quickly told Wei Xiaobao exactly what Yingzi had said.

"With an army of 150,000 and attacking from six directions, the Tokugawa shogunate is trying to use its superior numbers to bully the weak!" said Wei Xiaobao.

Miyamoto Musashi interrupted and asked, "I heard that Iwami County and Osumi County have both submitted to you, my Lord. Is this true?"

"They did not submit to me, but to Emperor Atsushi." After Wei Xiaobao finished speaking, he saw that Miyamoto Musashi was confused, so he asked Mao Shiba to ask Ling Summon to come over.

Then, he started talking about how Princess Ling Zhao was stranded on Ryukyu Island...

Princess Lingzhao had already fallen asleep at this time. When she heard Mao Shiba calling her outside the door, she hurriedly got up and dressed. When she came to Wei Xiaobao, Wei Xiaobao had already finished telling Miyamoto Musashi.

Miyamoto Musashi bowed to Princess Ling Zhao and said, "I didn't know you were Princess during the day. I'm sorry for being so rude."

“Senior Sword Saint, you are too polite. How dare Ling Zhao call myself a princess in front of you? You should just treat me as your junior.” Ling Zhao said.

"Then I won't be polite. According to seniority, you should call me great uncle."

Then, Miyamoto Musashi looked at the confused Ling Summons and began to narrate:

"That was in the 1607st year of Emperor Atsuyoshige ( AD). I was years old at the time and served as a guard in the Emperor's palace. My father was Miyamoto Muneaki, the general commander of the Emperor's Imperial Guard.

That day, my sister Miyamoto Yoko married the eldest prince, who later became Emperor Atsumio, your great-grandfather.

At the wedding, the Fuyi Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu suddenly launched an attack. In the name of clearing the court of evildoers, he led an army of 300,000 to besiege Kyoto City.

My father led his troops to hold out for ten days, but they were eventually outnumbered and the Kyoto city was captured by Tokugawa Ieyasu.

After the city was broken, his father was captured. Tokugawa Ieyasu described his father as an unforgivable devil and wanted to kill all nine generations of his clan. Fortunately, Emperor Atsuyoshige fought to the death and saved his father's offspring.

From then on, the Tokugawa shogunate took control of government affairs and undermined the emperor's real power, making successive emperors like prisoners, imprisoned in the Imperial Palace in Kyoto.

After I escaped, I hid here and there like a frightened bird. Later, I was fortunately taken in by my mentor. I lived in seclusion in the mountains with him and devoted myself to learning skills.

When I was forty years old, my mentor had passed away, so I went to the Kyoto Imperial Palace to visit my sister. However, after hearing the news, Tokugawa Ieyasu sent people from the Kyoto Kendo Sect to hunt me down.

As a result, I fought against 76 masters of Kendo alone. From then on, people praised me as the "Sword Saint".

Seeing that he could not put me to death, Tokugawa Ieyasu threatened me with my sister and asked me to fight for the Tokugawa shogunate seven times in my lifetime. Today in the restaurant is the last time. "

"Grand uncle, you have suffered a lot over the years!" Ling Zhao said with tears in his eyes and choked up.

"Granduncle, your son-in-law Wei Xiaobao greets you!" Wei Xiaobao also stepped forward and bowed.

"Mr. Wei, you are the commander-in-chief, how dare I be so arrogant? You should just call me senior!" Miyamoto Musashi said fearfully.

"Okay, then senior, please don't call me Master Wei, just call me Xiaobao!" Wei Xiaobao shouted respectfully.

"No problem, Xiaobao. I just heard from this brother that there is trouble in Iwami County. I am willing to go with you. Those small counties do not know the Tokugawa shogunate and are falsely conveying the emperor's order. I still have some connections in Japan, so it is no problem for me to drive back 100,000 county soldiers. But you still need to deal with the 50,000 soldiers of the Tokugawa shogunate in person." Miyamoto Musashi said.

"Senior, I will never forget your kindness! With your help, I will definitely defeat the Tokugawa Shogunate!" Wei Xiaobao said excitedly.

"Granduncle, thank you, you are such a good person!" Ling Zhao also hurried to express his gratitude.

"Brother Mao, is there any problem with the time required to reach Iwami County by water?" Wei Xiaobao asked doubtfully.

"Brother Wei, it will take five days for us to return to Osumi if we travel day and night. After five days, we will change to the Giant Dragon and reach Iwami County in just two days." Mao Shiba replied.

"Okay, give the order immediately. Ship 102 will set sail immediately and head back to Osumi at full speed." Wei Xiaobao said decisively.