Ch: 154-163
Chapter 154: The Roujiamo Shop Owner who barged in, and the Landlady Hela.
"Hmm?"
"Interesting."
"That Old Fellow Odin actually trusts you this much,"
"Thinking that you alone can stop me?"
"I have already felt it; that Old Fellow Odin is no longer in Asgard."
The underworld, Niflheim, was shrouded in a thick mist.
There was not a single trace of life.
And atop this desolate, lifeless highland,
The ruler of the Nine Realms and Odin's eldest daughter, Goddess of Death Hela,
Who had been sitting there with her eyes closed in meditation, suddenly opened them.
She felt it. She felt that that old bastard Odin was no longer within Asgard.
The seal was beginning to stir.
Just as Hela was preparing to act,
Suddenly,
Hela felt a sudden fluctuation of another power appearing within the underworld.
Feeling this aura constantly approaching her,
A trace of interest suddenly appeared on Hela's face.
Who exactly was it?
Who could make Odin believe that they could stop her from returning to Asgard by their strength alone?
"A very handsome guy,"
"What's this? Is this the son-in-law that bastard Odin picked out for me?"
When Zhao Yu's figure appeared before Hela,
Looking at Zhao Yu's handsome face, Hela couldn't help but be startled.
It truly lived up to being a handsome little face that had experienced multiple Charm upgrades.
If Zhao Yu's face were placed in ancient times,
Then Pan An would definitely have no business being there.
"Goddess of Death Hela,"
Similarly, Zhao Yu also sized Hela up from top to bottom.
She was about 1.7 meters tall.
Her figure was very good.
But her face was covered in smoky makeup, which made Zhao Yu frown slightly.
Obviously, Hela did not fit his aesthetic preferences.
"Sigh,"
His voice carried a hint of helplessness.
"I thought that the dignified Eldest Princess of Asgard would at least be as beautiful as a flower,"
"But I can only say she's Plain at best."
Clearly, Hela's appearance left Zhao Yu somewhat disappointed.
"That bastard Odin,"
"Praised you as if you were unique in heaven and earth."
It was clear that Zhao Yu judged people based on their looks.
The Goddess of Death Hela's temperament and figure were very good.
But her appearance could only be described as Plain, which did not fit Zhao Yu's aesthetic view.
Obviously, Zhao Yu was very dissatisfied with this blind date.
"That expression of yours makes me feel very unpleasant,"
"Are you looking down on me, this Princess?"
Hela never expected that this handsome young man in front of her would actually look down on her.
At this moment, Hela, who had lived in the underworld for a long time, suddenly felt a bit of an emotional breakdown.
"Ding! Wrath from Goddess of Death Hela, Emotional Value +75."
She was the dignified Goddess of Death Hela.
She was once illustriously famous when she conquered the Nine Realms.
Now, she was actually being looked down upon by this pretty boy.
Besides, isn't it just a face?
"75 Emotional Value points,"
"Hmm, not bad."
After seeing the notification from the system,
75 Emotional Value points meant that the Goddess of Death Hela's current strength was below the Skyfather level.
"That's enough."
Zhao Yu now possessed nearly 7000 Emotional Value points.
Logically speaking, he could still perform seven 100-draws.
Given the crisis Zhao Yu was currently facing, the strength he possessed was already sufficient to deal with it.
Therefore, Zhao Yu did not have an urgent desire to perform more draws.
If the Goddess of Death Hela's strength had recovered to its peak state,
Zhao Yu might have gone all-in with all his current 100-draws.
Seven 100-draws, plus the three 100-draws Zhao Yu had done before,
What kind of guaranteed grand prize would appear after ten 100-draws?
"Goddess of Death Hela,"
"I'm sorry, but entrusted by the God-King Odin, I cannot let you leave the underworld during this time."
"I generally don't hit women, so I hope you don't force me to take action."
"If possible, we can sit down together to chat, eat, and brag."
Seriously.
Zhao Yu had originally been somewhat looking forward to meeting the Goddess of Death Hela.
He had once heard from a handsome young man selling Roujiamo,
That the Goddess of Death Hela was a girl with an explosive figure.
But he never expected that,
The Goddess of Death Hela he saw did indeed have a good figure and temperament, but her face still left Zhao Yu a bit unsatisfied.
"Sigh, a Roujiamo seller will always just be a Roujiamo seller,"
"Short-sighted and hasn't seen any peerless beauties."
Thinking of the praise that shop owner had given the Goddess of Death Hela,
Zhao Yu also shook his head helplessly.
After eating delicacies, going back to eat some simple vegetarian dishes,
Zhao Yu didn't have the appetite for it.
Roujiamo Owner: Hades Mode activated.
"Wanting to keep me in the underworld?"
"Wishful thinking!"
The Goddess of Death Hela's face gradually turned cold.
This place was like hell to her.
No trace of life, no trace of human presence.
Sealed in this World all alone.
The countless years of being sealed made Hela hate her father, the ruler of the Nine Realms, God-King Odin, even more.
"Then I'm sorry,"
"I won't let you leave the underworld."
Looking at the Goddess of Death Hela who was about to attack,
Zhao Yu was also ready and waiting.
"Then let's see if you have the ability."
Seeing that he actually had the intention to move against her,
Hela laughed instead of getting angry.
Hela raised both hands,
And two short swords appeared out of thin air in her hands.
"Go to hell, pretty boy!"
Then Hela directly threw the twin swords in her hands.
"Armament Haki defense!"
Facing the twin swords Hela threw,
Zhao Yu didn't dare to be careless.
After all, Hela was a Quasi-Skyfather level expert.
In addition to Four Emperors Beast Kaido's own defensive power,
Zhao Yu also possessed Superman's physical defense.
Plus the defense of Armament Haki.
Under the triple defense,
Facing the Goddess of Death Hela's sharp swords,
Zhao Yu relied on his flesh and blood body to directly clash with Hela.
"Whitebeard's Tremor Power!"
During the battle,
Zhao Yu also took the opportunity to use Whitebeard's power.
Boom! Boom!
Just as Hela was still having a headache over Zhao Yu's turtle-shell-like defense,
A sudden earth-shattering roar of power
Was blasted out from Zhao Yu's fists.
Under this strike, Hela was even directly sent flying back.
"Why is your power so strange?"
"It's like a fusion of multiple powers."
After the Hela who was sent flying by the punch stood up,
She was now sizing Zhao Yu up strangely.
Why would a human possess so many different kinds of power?
"It's none of your business why I have so many powers,"
"As long as it can send you flying, it's fine."
After suppressing Hela,
Zhao Yu followed up on his advantage.
He even directly entered his Half-Dragon form.
Susanoo transformed into a wolf fang iron club.
The extraordinarily powerful Tremor-Tremor Fruit power also wrapped around the wolf fang iron club.
Every one of Zhao Yu's strikes could even cause tremors in the underworld.
"Sigh,"
"Zen Meditation Seal."
Chapter 155: Three one hundred consecutive draws, Visiting Chrysanthemum Country.
"This is..."
An instant felt like Eternity.
It was just the blink of an eye.
As if a momentary lapse, like a mere flutter of an eyelid.
Zhao Yu suddenly discovered that the Goddess of Death Hela, who was right before him...
...had now completely vanished.
"Vanished?"
"How is this possible?"
His powerful Observation Haki rapidly scanned the entire Underworld.
But he found that not even a single feather remained.
"What on Earth is going on?"
"Did I just hear a sigh?"
Zhao Yu was truly bewildered now.
"How am I supposed to report back?"
Having had smooth sailing all along, this was the first time Zhao Yu felt the frustration of a failed mission.
At the same time,
it also served as a wake-up call to his somewhat arrogant and conceited self.
It was like a bucket of cold water poured over him,
instantly clearing his head.
This is the Marvel Universe, a Marvel Universe full of infinite changes and dangers.
"In this World, even Skyfather levels can't guarantee their absolute safety, let alone me, who hasn't even reached Skyfather level yet?"
That inexplicable pause in time and the disappearance of the Goddess of Death Hela brought a strange sense of panic to Zhao Yu.
"Ding! Received curiosity from the Plutos Avatar, Emotional Value +1000."
*Gulp.*
In an instant, Zhao Yu felt as if the blood in his entire body had frozen solid.
"Plutos Avatar,"
"1000 Emotional Value points."
"To put it in perspective, even the Skyfather level God-King Odin only provides 100 Emotional Valuepoints at a time."
"This Pluto... just one of his clones can provide 1000 Emotional Value points at once."
"So how strong is this Plutos Avatar?"
"single universe level? Multiversal level? Or Omniversal level?"
"Then as the original body, how strong is Pluto himself?"
"No, I must become stronger."
After glancing at the amount of Emotional Value he possessed, Zhao Yu felt he could no longer afford to slack off,
especially after the sudden appearance of this unknown and mysterious powerhouse, Pluto.
A massive sense of crisis enveloped him from all directions.
"Who are you?"
Meanwhile, in New York City, Earth.
In front of a Roujiamo street vendor below the Stark Group Tower,
the Goddess of Death Hela, whose illustrious name made the Nine Realms tremble,
had shed her previous battle armor and instead wore the clothes of an ordinary girl.
Most importantly, the Goddess of Death Hela discovered...
...that she was actually unable to mobilize her divine power.
Here, she was like an ordinary, weak human girl.
"This is the power of the Five Elements Seal."
"Long time no see, Hela."
The owner of this Roujiamo stall was a young man who looked to be in his twenties.
Looking at Hela before him,
a hint of reminiscence actually flashed in the eyes of this Roujiamo vendor.
"Long time no see? Do we know each other?"
This question completely baffled Hela.
But no matter how Hela continued to press for answers,
the Roujiamo vendor gave no further response.
Instead, he pulled a lump of dough from the pile and began to knead it slowly.
"Stark Industries will officially begin foreign arms sales of the arc reactor."
"Chrysanthemum Country has invested 50 billion for an arc reactor procurement plan."
"The second young master of Stark Industries will soon travel to Chrysanthemum Country to communicate on arms trade with them."
After feeling the threat from Pluto,
Zhao Yu decided to accelerate the process of increasing his strength.
In addition to using several 'one hundred consecutive draws' to obtain two gold-tier pity rewards,
Zhao Yu also opened the Kings Canyon PK matches five times a day.
This allowed the owners of kings battle soul to fight and hone themselves to their heart's content in Kings Canyon, while also earning a certain amount of gold coins to buy their own six-item builds from the shop.
The 8,000 Emotional Value points...
...were almost completely exhausted in less than a month.
However, the rewards obtained were remarkable.
In the one hundred consecutive draws, Zhao Yu performed four separate draws.
The pity rewards for each were: Kaguya Ōtsutsuki for the 4th hundred-draw, Son Goku in his peak pre-Super Saiyan state for the 5th, and the Saint Seiya Goddess Athena in her normal, unawakened state for the 6th.
Most importantly,
the characters drawn in these three sessions were no longer just templates.
They were characters that could be summoned into reality.
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhao Yu directly summoned the characters.
Aside from Kaguya Ōtsutsuki,
the Saiyan Son Goku and the Saint Seiya Athena...
...their potential was far from limited to what was currently seen.
Especially Son Goku.
Awakening to Super Saiyan 1 would already grant him combat power comparable to a Skyfather level.
The Ultra Instinct - Perfect Form possesses Destruction Law-level offense and defense, faster-than-light movement, and energy immunity.
This benchmarks to the Marvel Multiversal level, approaching the lower-tier combat power of the Living Tribunal, far exceeding conventional Skyfather level or single universe level powerhouses.
In other words, despite Son Goku being the only male 'monkey' among Zhao Yu's three draw rewards,
his potential was the strongest among all the rewards Zhao Yu had drawn so far.
"Welcome, Mr. Stark."
Time passed slowly.
At the Chrysanthemum Country Capital Airport,
the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country, leading his civil and Military officials, had long been lined up here to welcome him.
When the luxurious private plane, escorted by several U.S. Military warships, landed at the capital airport,
the officials of Chrysanthemum Country immediately cheered in unison.
*Step.*
Under the watchful eyes of the masses,
and even under the live broadcast of hundreds of news media outlets worldwide,
the cabin door of the private plane was opened.
When Zhao Yu's 1.8-meter tall figure and handsome face appeared at the cabin door,
that lethal sense of handsomeness caused many people watching the live broadcast to take a deep breath.
How could a person be this handsome?
As Zhao Yu walked down from the private plane,
accompanying him, besides the Cuckoo Sisters,
were the three pity rewards he had just drawn from the system's one hundred consecutive draws.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the Goddess of the Ninja World.
Son Goku the Saiyan, from the Universe's strongest fighting race.
Athena the Saint Seiya, the Goddess of Wisdom and War.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki had a pair of white horns on her head and wore a wide white robe.
Son Goku the Saiyan was still wearing Master Roshi's martial arts uniform.
As for Athena the Saint Seiya, holding a divine scepter, she wore a proper ancient divine garment.
Regarding the Cuckoo Sisters,
the three of them were still in their proper female suits and uniforms.
Most importantly, due to Zhao Yu's investment in their cultivation regardless of the cost during this period,
the three sisters had each more or less obtained two pieces of the six-item builds.
The eldest sister, who possessed the divine-level battle soul of King Arthur,
had now reached a level of strength comparable to the three Quasi-Skyfather level powerhouses Zhao Yu had drawn.
With the combat power Zhao Yu currently possessed,
even steamrolling the entire Chrysanthemum Country would not be a problem.
Chapter 156: Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, Miyamoto Musashi, Nakoruru, Mai Shiranui, Ukyo Tachibana.
"A warm welcome to Mr. Stark on your visit to our Chrysanthemum Dynasty,"
When Zhao Yu's figure appeared,
the current Prime Minister of the Chrysanthemum Country, An San, came jogging over.
With a gaze full of respect, he bent down and bowed to Zhao Yu as a gesture of goodwill.
It couldn't be helped; Zhao Yu was the boss of the country that was their own boss.
He was a figure even their boss's country dared not provoke, let alone their mere Chrysanthemum Country.
Most importantly, the purpose of Zhao Yu's visit this time was to open up the sale of arc reactorproducts.
Ever since learning that their old enemy, the Eastern Empire, had developed arc reactor technology,
all 100 million-plus people of the Chrysanthemum Country were filled with anxiety and unease.
After all, the past hatred was constantly remembered by the subjects of the Eastern Empire.
No one could guarantee that while the Eastern Empire was taking off,
it wouldn't step on and crush this little insect in front of it.
In order to maintain a certain level of regional military balance,
the Chrysanthemum Country was the first subordinate nation to lodge a protest with the United States.
"Mm,"
Looking at the Prime Minister of the Chrysanthemum Country groveling before him,
Zhao Yu only gave a cold snort.
After all, the blood of the Eastern Empire also flowed in his veins.
Besides selling arc reactors, Zhao Yu's purpose for this visit to the Chrysanthemum Country
was mainly because he sensed from Kings Canyon that four kings battle soul originated from the Chrysanthemum Country.
In other words, to summon these four kings battle soul, he had to find four suitable young women from the Chrysanthemum Country to serve as summoning catalysts.
"Little San,"
"Is the reception ready?"
Zhao Yu was in no mood to play around with An San here.
Instead, he went straight to the point.
"Mr. Stark, the United States has already relayed your intentions,"
"Please rest assured, Mr. Stark,"
"In this regard, the women of my Chrysanthemum Country are definitely the most outstanding."
An San also had a smiling face, doing his best to please Zhao Yu.
"This is the prerequisite for whether we can continue to cooperate,"
"If the suitable people I have selected are not found,"
"Stark Industries will need to carefully reconsider the plan to sell arc reactors to the Chrysanthemum Country."
Zhao Yu didn't have a good temper toward the Chrysanthemum Country.
If not for the uniqueness of those four special heroes in Kings Canyon,
Zhao Yu wouldn't have bothered coming to this country.
"This way, please."
Facing An San, who was full of smiles and bowing slightly, trying his best to please him,
Zhao Yu merely gave another disdainful snort.
Then, accompanied by the Cuckoo Sisters, the Saiyan Son Goku, and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki—
"System, start a ten-pull."
When his feet stepped onto the soil of the Chrysanthemum Country,
Zhao Yu, suddenly feeling a premonition, directly activated a ten-pull reward.
"Ding-dong! Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Summoning Scroll."
"With this summoning scroll, the host can summon the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons once."
"Duration: 10 days."
"After 10 days, the hundred demons will dissipate on their own."
Aside from a series of points added to Charm, constitution, and Stamina,
the gold pity reward Zhao Yu obtained from the ten-pull
actually came from the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons in the mythology of the Chrysanthemum Country.
"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons?"
"Interesting."
"For 10 consecutive days, then they all disappear after the 10th day."
Looking at the gold pity reward from the ten-pull prompted by the system,
Zhao Yu sometimes wondered if the system had heard his inner thoughts and specially arranged this gold pity reward.
Or perhaps even the system couldn't stand this country.
That's why the gold pity reward for the ten-pull was the Night Parade of One Hundred Demonsvoucher.
Being able to exchange for a Night Parade of One Hundred Demons with no restrictions and a duration of up to 10 consecutive days.
"Then let's see which four lucky individuals will obtain the kings battle soul."
"System, activate the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons voucher."
"System, start four kings battle soul draws."
"The drawn kings battle soul will be randomly scattered throughout the Chrysanthemum Country."
"Let's see which four people are the chosen ones."
At this moment, Zhao Yu was also feeling playful.
After obtaining the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons voucher, Zhao Yu used it immediately.
Would the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons be able to harm Zhao Yu?
"Heh."
"You've got to be kidding."
This was just a gold reward from a ten-pull.
The strongest evil spirits in the Night Parade would likely only reach the level of an average Superhuman at most.
The stronger ones would probably only be enough to give the Avengers-level characters a bit of a headache.
As for whether any existence capable of harming Zhao Yu would appear—
Zhao Yu just wanted to say:
Unless it was a Night Parade of One Hundred Demons reward from the 10th one hundred consecutive draws,
Zhao Yu wasn't afraid at all.
As for the four kings battle soul drawn,
Zhao Yu believed they would find their own suitable hosts.
"Night Parade of One Hundred Demons voucher exchanged successfully."
"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons will take place in the Chrysanthemum Country for 10 consecutive days."
"Ding-dong! Kings battle soul draw complete."
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining Nakoruru, Ukyo Tachibana, Mai Shiranui, and Miyamoto Musashi."
As expected, it didn't exceed Zhao Yu's expectations.
After coming to the Chrysanthemum Country due to the system's prompt,
here in the native land of the Chrysanthemum Country, Zhao Yu really did summon all four native heroes belonging to the Chrysanthemum Country.
"Now, go find your destined ones."
"Remember, there's a prerequisite for the destined ones I choose."
When he released these four kings battle soul,
just as the four kings battle soul were about to search for the hosts they could sense,
Zhao Yu's words caused the traces of the four drifting kings battle soul to pause slightly.
Then, they were seen scattering rapidly in all directions across the Chrysanthemum Country at a speedinvisible to the naked eye.
"Amidst the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,"
"four legendary heroes belonging to the history of the Chrysanthemum Country,"
"I wonder what kind of brilliance the four of them will radiate."
As the four battle souls flew off following the speed they sensed,
Zhao Yu also checked into the most luxurious hotel in the capital of the Chrysanthemum Country under the enthusiastic invitation of the Prime Minister.
The entire hotel had been cleared out three days ago.
To properly host Zhao Yu, this distinguished guest,
the Chrysanthemum Country's attitude toward Zhao Yu was even better than their attitude toward the U.S. President.
"arc reactor,"
"Model 1 is priced at 20 million dollars,"
"Model 2 is priced at 100 million dollars,"
"Model 3 is priced at 200 million dollars,"
"Model 4 is priced at 1 billion dollars,"
"Model 5 is priced at 10 billion dollars."
On the way to the hotel,
An San also had the thick skin to ride in a security vehicle with Zhao Yu.
Under An San's fawning inquiries,
Zhao Yu also revealed the prices of the five models of reactors that Stark Industries was selling externally.
The prices were double what was sold to the US Military and government.
Chapter 157: Improving the Bloodline of Chrysanthemum Country? An San's Hospitable Reception
"Mr. Stark."
"I wonder if you are satisfied with this lineup?"
After a series of haggling...
In the end, the price of the arc reactor was still sold at the price set by Zhao Yu.
There was no other way; it was a seller's market after all.
Stark Industries' arc reactors were in no shortage of buyers.
If you don't buy it, plenty of others will.
Left with no choice, Chrysanthemum Country finally gritted its teeth.
They increased the original 50 billion dollar procurement plan to 70 billion dollars.
They proceeded to purchase various arc reactors across five different series.
They had to buy them.
The sense of oppression brought by the Eastern Empire was growing stronger and stronger.
If Chrysanthemum Country didn't take action now...
Then one day, they would be stepped on by the Eastern Empire and crushed to death like an ant.
In the swimming pool of the hotel where Zhao Yu was staying.
While Zhao Yu was lying in the massive pool wearing swimwear,
An San walked in with a smile on his face.
Then, An San waved his hand toward the entrance.
*Tap, tap, tap.*
A series of crisp footsteps followed immediately after.
One by one, tall and beautiful beauties appeared.
With fair skin and long, slender legs, the beauties walked out of the pool's internal locker room.
Their colorful and diverse swimsuits...
...made Zhao Yu feel a bit dazzled.
Over a dozen youthful and beautiful superstars, famous throughout Chrysanthemum Country,
now stood obediently before Zhao Yu.
"Mr. Stark,"
"Our Chrysanthemum Country is absolutely full of sincerity toward Mr. Stark."
With a humble smile on his face,
his right hand gestured toward the dozen or so beauties before them.
An San's meaning was clear.
Mr. Stark could enjoy these beauties to his heart's content.
"Leave,"
Zhao Yu waved his hand.
He signaled for An San to withdraw.
"Please enjoy yourself, Mr. Stark."
"Mr. Stark, you can rest assured, these are all absolute—"
As he spoke, An San gave Zhao Yu a look that only men understand.
"President,"
The moment An San stepped out of the pool area,
his previously submissive posture and the flattering smile on his face instantly turned cold.
An San's assistant also hurriedly stepped forward.
"Everything is for the bloodline of Chrysanthemum Country."
"If any of these people are lucky enough to obtain the Stark Family bloodline,"
"then in the future, wouldn't everyone in my Chrysanthemum Country be a Stark?"
At this moment, An San's eyes were filled with a look of madness.
It was just like in the 60s and 70s.
To improve the nation's genes, Chrysanthemum Country did not hesitate to let domestic girls seduce American soldiers stationed there.
An San's actions now were exactly the same as before.
"Please, Mr. Stark, show them some affection..."
The water in the massive pool surged with waves.
"Little beauty,"
"It's so late, where are you going?"
"Little sister, I see your mouth is a bit dry. Do you want big brother to help you moisten it?"
In a relatively remote street in Kyoto, Chrysanthemum Country.
A pervert from Chrysanthemum Country, about 40 years old and having had a bit to drink,
saw a tall beauty with a good temperament wearing a long dress walking past him through his drunken haze.
At this moment, the alcohol went to his head.
His eyes were completely filled with that young woman.
With a foolish grin, he followed the girl step by step toward an even more secluded road.
Seeing it getting more and more deserted,
this middle-aged pervert in his 40s didn't feel the slightest bit of suspicion.
Instead, he seemed increasingly proud of himself.
He rushed forward and grabbed the white-clothed girl's shoulder.
Then, he began to tease her with crude words.
"Do you want to kiss me?"
Just then, the girl turned her head.
Whether out of shyness or fear, the girl kept her head lowered.
Looking at this pitiful girl,
the middle-aged pervert's mind automatically filled in a 200-word R-rated scene.
"You—"
But just as the middle-aged pervert was about to continue his groping,
the shy girl suddenly raised her head.
The girl's mouth was torn from the corners all the way to her ears, her teeth were jagged and uneven—it was terrifying.
"The Slit-Mouthed Woman?"
At this moment, the middle-aged pervert, still hazy with drink, was instantly startled awake.
"No!"
A miserable scream pierced the night sky.
This wasn't the first scream in Chrysanthemum Country.
Nor was it the last.
On this night, it seemed as if all the horrors within Chrysanthemum Country had been revived.
All over the country, the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons was occurring.
Countless terrifying monsters from Chrysanthemum Country's myths and legends had all awakened.
They were staging a gluttonous feast within the borders of Chrysanthemum Country.
"Are you kidding me? How could something like the Slit-Mouthed Woman exist?"
"Tengu,"
"Snow Woman,"
"Kappa,"
That night, the phones at the Chrysanthemum Country Police Department rang incessantly.
One tearful voice after another described the terrifying things they had seen or encountered.
But the various communication Police officers at the department who received the calls...
...only felt as if today were April Fool's Day.
The monsters from Chrysanthemum Country's horror stories had suddenly all revived.
When the first call rang,
the communication officer cursed.
When the tenth call rang,
the communication officer's expression gradually turned a bit ugly.
When the hundredth call rang,
the Chief of the Police Department personally appeared.
That night, all the Police in Chrysanthemum Country were mobilized.
"Don't,"
"Please don't,"
"I really don't have any more money,"
In a relatively remote urban slum of Chrysanthemum Country.
At this moment, three or four thugs had cornered a girl who looked about sixteen or seventeen in a dead end of a street.
Although the girl looked young,
her 1.63-meter frame was slender and tall.
She was thin but well-endowed.
"Miss Yui,"
"Your father owes us 3 million,"
"and he's already a week overdue."
"How are you going to repay this debt?"
The leading thug looked to be in his 30s.
When he saw Yui's pitiful, tear-streaked face,
he suddenly felt his heart skip a beat.
Then he looked Yui up and down.
Her slender yet curvy figure made the thug swallow hard.
"Miss Yui,"
"I can't get this money from your father. As his daughter, you should repay it for him, right?"
"Big brother doesn't want too much,"
"just stay with me once, and I'll waive your father's interest."
With a lecherous smile, the thug reached out his wicked hand toward Yui.
"After we have some fun, I'll send you to the adult film industry to pay off the rest."
"No!"
At this moment, Yui was as helpless as a pitiful little white rabbit.
At this moment, how she wished that everything happening today was just a nightmare.
*Burp.*
Just as the thug was about to succeed,
a loud burp suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.
At some point, a monster with a bizarre physique had appeared behind these thugs.
Chapter 158: Ninja Alliance, Chrysanthemum Country Royal Family.
"Wooo, wooo..."
The many thugs with their backs to the monster had not yet clearly seen the source of the sound.
But for Yui, who was facing it directly, she saw the monster's appearance at a single glance.
It was a creature whose appearance merged the features of a human child, a turtle, and a frog. It stood about 60 centimeters to 1 meter tall, with large eyes, and a depression in its red hair filled with life-sustaining water. It had a turtle shell on its back, fangs in its mouth, and arms that could regenerate.
Night Parade of One Hundred Demons ~ Kappa.
"Baka! What the hell are you doing?!"
A roar of anger erupted from the thugs' leader.
He hadn't even tasted the delicacy that was about to be his; did some bastard just show up trying to play the hero saving the damsel?
Filled with rage and killing intent, the thug turned his head.
"Hehehe..."
But the moment the thug turned around, the group felt as if their throats were being squeezed by an invisible force.
Looking at the short but grotesque and hideous monster before them,
The thugs felt an overwhelming sense of panic in their hearts.
They wanted to scream at the top of their lungs, but they couldn't make a sound.
They wanted to turn and flee, but their legs were weak and trembling.
*Splosh, splosh, splosh.*
Boiling blood sprayed out from their severed throats.
"Hehehe..."
The Kappa let out a strange laugh.
"Sob, sob..."
Yui, witnessing such a cruel scene,
At this moment, she only felt immense panic in her heart.
A silent wail, wanting to scream but unable to make a sound.
"Gurgle, gurgle..."
After the Kappa dealt with the thugs, it tilted its head and sized Yui up from head to toe.
It even made a series of strange sounds from its mouth.
"No..."
Seeing this monster sizing her up with bloodthirsty eyes,
Yui felt an overwhelming sense of dread.
Was she going to die here today?
"Hehehe..."
It looked at Yui askance with its crooked eyes.
The monster seemed to be thinking about how to deal with the human girl before it.
"Gurgle, gurgle..."
With another mysterious sound, the Kappa raised its hideous, monstrous hand.
"Wooo..."
Terror, fear—was this monster, which had easily slaughtered several thugs, finally going to make its move on her poor, lovely self?
*Whoosh!*
Just as the monster's raised hand swung toward Yui with an afterimage,
A fiery red soul body shot rapidly from the distant sky.
The fiery red soul body plunged directly into Yui's body with a whoosh.
"I can hear your heartbeat~"
*Splosh, splosh.*
A mass of bloody filth was instantly imprinted onto the road of this secluded street.
The Kappa, which had looked so grotesque just a moment ago,
Was now nothing more than a clump of foul blood on the road that couldn't be washed clean or blown away.
"This is...?"
At this moment, Yui's temperament and attire had undergone a world-shaking change.
A deep-V red sleeveless top with a white-trimmed collar, a black and gold belt cinching her slender waist, and a front skirt panel revealing long legs, outlining a curvaceous and sexy figure that exuded bright charm.
Yui looked at her small fist in disbelief.
She had just easily killed a monster that could slaughter several thugs at will with a single punch.
"Mai Shiranui War Soul."
Simultaneously, a surge of mysterious memories flooded into Yui's mind and consciousness.
All confusion was instantly explained at this moment.
"Interesting."
On the top floor of the luxurious hotel where Zhao Yu resided in the capital of Chrysanthemum Country,
Zhao Yu, who was currently frolicking like a white dragon in the pool,
At this time, he also quickly received feedback from the kings sandbox.
Mai Shiranui had found her host.
When he saw the information currently displayed for Mai Shiranui,
"Teacher Yui,"
This was a name that left a deep impression on Zhao Yu, both in his past and present lives.
In Zhao Yu's past life,
How many times had he received Teacher Yui's passionate guidance in his dreams?
"I didn't expect it to be you,"
"Teacher Yui,"
"This time, I will experience those memories from my past life dreams with you one by one."
"Don't worry,"
"I can afford to buy a bullet train, too."
At this moment, the corners of Zhao Yu's mouth curled up slightly, carrying a hint of anticipation for Teacher Yui's upcoming personal tutoring.
"What happened?"
"How is this possible? Are you kidding me?"
Overnight.
Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
Thousands of people in Chrysanthemum Country died tragically across the country.
The state of these deaths was extremely brutal.
Some were even gnawed until only half a head remained.
More were disemboweled, with their hearts and livers torn out.
When countless citizens of Chrysanthemum Country woke up from their dreams to the smell of blood in the early morning,
Streets strewn with corpses became an indelible nightmare in their hearts.
Coupled with the constant sound of police sirens throughout the night,
The Chrysanthemum Country Guard Bureau felt like they couldn't keep a lid on things.
They quickly reported the matter up the chain.
"Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Stark is currently within our borders,"
"Should we go and consult Mr. Stark?"
"After all, he holds the titles of Titan Sword God and Dragon Envoy."
Looking at the frowning Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country,
The Prime Minister's secretary and assistant cautiously asked if the Prime Minister wanted to consult Zhao Yu.
"Useless!"
"The United States has the Avengers,"
"Where are our Chrysanthemum Country ninjas?"
"We've spent so much money over the years; are they completely useless now?"
An San, the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country, angrily lashed out at his subordinates.
The United States has the Avengers.
The Eastern Empire has the S.P.E.A.R.; does his Chrysanthemum Country not have its own group of special powers?
Chrysanthemum Country had the Ninja Alliance.
A special group composed of various ninja factions within Chrysanthemum Country.
There were those who truly used ninja-system powers.
There were also those with Mutant abilities.
And even Cyborgs modified by Chrysanthemum Country scientists.
"Mr. Stark is a distinguished guest of our Chrysanthemum Country,"
"How can we let our distinguished guest do such a thing?"
"Mobilize the entire Ninja Alliance,"
"No matter what kind of demons or monsters they are, I order them to resolve everything within three days."
As the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country,
An San still had this much power and prestige.
"Understood!"
The subordinates under An San quickly bowed their heads in response.
An San, who was servile in front of Zhao Yu, became arrogant once again before these Chrysanthemum Country officials.
"An San mobilized the Ninja Alliance?"
"His courage is growing."
"Is he trying to challenge the authority of our Royal Family?"
"The Ninja Alliance is a guard unit directly under the Royal Family."
When the Ninja Alliance was mobilized,
The King of Chrysanthemum Country's face turned ugly upon receiving the news.
Chapter 159: An San's Ambition, Snow Princess and Drifting Floss, Hōjō Kaede
"That dog An San, what does he think he's doing?"
"Don't forget, as Prime Minister, he is always just a dog of our Imperial Family."
"Over these years, he has become increasingly presumptuous."
"The Ninja Alliance is supposed to take orders directly from the Imperial Family."
"How many families in the Ninja Alliance are willing to listen to that dog's commands?"
The King of Chrysanthemum Country appeared increasingly furious that An San had bypassed him to mobilize the Ninja Alliance directly.
This made the King of Chrysanthemum Country look even more enraged.
"The Ninja Alliance has two major factions: Ninjutsu and Swordsmanship."
"The Swordsmanship faction is divided into the Yanagawa Family and the Kamizumi Clan."
"The Kamizumi Clan has always been loyal to the Imperial Family, while the Yanagawa Family has recently seemed a bit restless."
"Under the leadership of the current patriarch, Yanagawa Tajima-no-kami, the Yanagawa Family has completely sided with An San."
"The Ninjutsu families are divided into the Hattori Clan, the Momochi clan, and the Fujibayashi Clan."
"Faced with An San's mobilization order, the Hattori and Momochi ninja families have temporarily not deployed any ninjas."
"As for the Fujibayashi Clan..."
Speaking to this point, the subordinate official couldn't help but hesitate for a moment.
This meant that nearly two-fifths of the Ninja Alliance, which originally belonged solely to the jurisdiction of the Imperial Family,
had already been eroded by An San's influence.
A dog originally chosen by the Imperial Family was actually biting back at its Master.
"An San is becoming more and more unstable."
The King of Chrysanthemum Country's expression gradually turned gloomy.
Clearly, he did not like this feeling.
"Your Majesty, there is something I must report to you."
"Today, the Second Young Master of the Stark Family and Mr. Stark visited our Chrysanthemum Kingdom."
"To please this Mr. Stark, that fellow An San was servile throughout the entire process, even arranging eighteen of our Chrysanthemum Kingdom's most famous beauties."
Looking at the angry King of Chrysanthemum Country,
the subordinate also mentioned Yu Stark here.
"That second young master of the Stark Industries?"
Upon hearing of Stark Industries,
even the King of Chrysanthemum Country couldn't help but frown.
One of only two trillion-dollar corporations in the world.
Currently the apple of the eye for the US Military and government.
Most importantly, this Second Young Master of the Stark Family is the famous Titan Sword God, the Dragon Envoy, and the Destroyer of Earth.
An existence that even the United States does not dare to provoke lightly.
No matter how arrogant he was,
when facing Stark Industries,
the King of Chrysanthemum Country's face couldn't help but turn ugly.
"He intends to rely on Stark Industries and then use their influence in the United States,"
"to influence the U.S. government's support for our Royal Family?"
It was very clear.
The King of Chrysanthemum Country saw An San's ambition through this.
After that great war, the reason the Chrysanthemum Country's Royal Family could be preserved was that they clung to the thigh of the United States.
This was also the backer the Royal Family relied on most now.
But that dog An San actually intended to pull the rug out from under them now.
By using Stark Industries' influence in the U.S., he would cause the U.S. government to hesitate when choosing between the Imperial Family and An San.
"This won't do."
"Then we cannot let this Second Young Master of the Stark Family return to the United States safely."
At this moment, the killing intent in the King of Chrysanthemum Country's eyes was unconcealed.
"Everything is in your hands, My Lord An."
"My Lord An,"
Meanwhile, in the Prime Minister's residence of Chrysanthemum Country,
inside that spacious conference room,
An San, the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country, sat in the main seat.
On An San's left and right sat two people dressed very differently.
One wore a kimono but had a katana strapped to his waist.
The other wore a set of black training clothes, looking very neat and capable.
These were Yagyu Tajima-no-kami, one of the leaders of the swordsmanship path in the Ninja Alliance, and Fujibayashi Kumo of the Fujibayashi Family.
"With the support of Stark Industries,"
"the United States will surely weigh the options between the Imperial Family and us."
Facing the patriarchs of the two families out of the five in the Ninja Alliance who now completely followed his orders,
An San also stated his ambition here without concealment.
After that great war, the Royal Family's status as the children of gods had been ruthlessly trampled underfoot.
They became dogs clinging to the United States.
Since they could cling to them, why couldn't I, An San, do the same?
There had never been a suitable candidate before.
But with the sudden rise of Stark Industries,
An San saw an opportunity.
Therefore, upon learning that the Second Young Master of the Stark Family would personally visit Chrysanthemum Country this time,
An San acted so servile to please Zhao Yu.
He personally arranged for eighteen peerless beauties, all famous in Chrysanthemum Country, to serve Zhao Yu.
In front of Zhao Yu, he was completely servile, just like a little servant.
"Everything is in the hope that My Lord An San can keep the promise between us."
Facing the gloating An San,
Yanagawa Tajima-no-kami, one of the leaders of the sword faction in the Ninja Alliance,
had a cold expression at this moment.
"Of course."
"But you should also know that Lord's temperament."
"I can give you the opportunity, but if you present substandard goods, then never mind that Lord, even I will have to turn against you."
At this moment, An San's face turned very grim.
The reason the two major families of the Ninja Alliance had defected to him
was that they also had their own ambitions.
"Of course."
"Come in."
"Snow Princess, Drifting Floss."
Just as Yanagawa Tajima-no-kami's voice fell,
two tall and peerlessly beautiful women, dressed in white kimonos with long katanas at their waists, walked in from the doorway.
They were the two daughters of Yanagawa Tajima-no-kami of the Yanagawa Family:
Yanagawa Yukihime and Yanagawa Piaoxu.
"Patriarch Yanagawa, you have indeed been thoughtful."
Looking at these two sisters, around eighteen years old, whose figures, looks, and temperaments were all top-tier,
even the well-traveled An San couldn't help but lose himself for a moment.
"Patriarch Fujibayashi,"
After seeing the gift Patriarch Yanagawa had prepared for that great figure,
An San also turned his gaze toward Patriarch Fujibayashi.
You, Fujibayashi Kumo, defected to me this time just to use this opportunity to cling to that great figure.
"My adopted daughter, Hōjō Kaede."
"Come out and meet My Lord An San."
As Fujibayashi Kumo spoke, also at the entrance of the conference room,
Hōjō Kaede, the adopted daughter he mentioned, appeared.
Hōjō Kaede wore a set of black ninja training clothes; the fabric was tight-fitting, outlining her exquisite and graceful figure.
An ink-colored headband tied up her dark hair, with a few stray strands falling by her cheeks, adding a bit of liveliness.
Her pretty face was as white as snow, and her bright eyes were as clear as a spring.
She was tall and slender, with a waist that could be held in one hand, and her steps were as light as a butterfly.
Chapter 160: Do You Two Want to Become Stronger? Snow Drifts the Mortal World.
"Mr. Stark,"
"This way, please."
The next morning.
He was refreshed and full of energy.
An San also appeared before Zhao Yu right on time.
"Not bad."
Zhao Yu was very satisfied with An San's arrangements from the previous night.
As expected of the man who could become the Prime Minister of the Chrysanthemum Country.
Whether it was his insight or his methods, both were quite good.
"Speak, what do you want?"
After stretching lazily,
Zhao Yu looked at An San with piercing eyes.
The matter of the arc reactor had already been settled yesterday.
You prepared such a comfortable program?
It shouldn't just be for this business deal alone.
"Mr. Stark is indeed clever."
"Mr. Stark, I merely have a small request."
"I hope that after Mr. Stark returns to the United States, you can help mediate a bit on my behalf."
Facing Zhao Yu's questioning,
An San didn't dare to directly state his attempt to wrestle power from the Imperial Family.
An San also knew that with the chips he had currently laid out, it wasn't worth Zhao Yu mediating with the US Government for this matter.
What followed was the true exchange of interests.
Without sufficient benefit, why would Stark Industries stand up for you?
"Mr. Stark, please enjoy yourself to the fullest."
"When you feel the time is right for me to speak my request,"
"Only then will I tell Mr. Stark my request."
As he spoke,
An San made another gesture to follow him this way.
This was the internal exercise room of the hotel.
The entire exercise room originally covered an area of about 500 square meters.
It contained various types of equipment.
Among them was a kendo dojo that occupied about 50 square meters.
Under An San's guidance,
Zhao Yu arrived inside this kendo dojo.
"Mr. Stark must have heard of my Chrysanthemum Country's kendo."
"The Yanagawa Family is the most outstanding among them."
"I hope the following kendo demonstration will satisfy you, Mr. Stark."
After taking their places,
An San, as the Prime Minister of a country, did not sit with Zhao Yu.
Instead, he stood obediently by Zhao Yu's side.
"Your ambition is not small,"
"But I like it."
For a Prime Minister to be so subservient,
On one hand, it was because of Stark Industries' power and status in the U.S.
On the other hand, it was also due to Zhao Yu's own strength.
Most importantly, An San had something to ask of him.
"As long as the price is right,"
"Even if you tell me you want to become the new royal family of the Chrysanthemum Country,"
"That is not impossible either."
Looking at the obedient An San,
Zhao Yu gave his promise right then and there.
"Then many thanks to Mr. Stark."
Zhao Yu's words made An San secretly overjoyed.
Next, it would depend on how much of a price and how many chips he could offer to make it worth Zhao Yu's support.
*Da da da,*
Just then, a bit of light music played.
Then the sliding door of the kendo dojo was pushed open.
Two women holding katanas and wearing white kimonos entered,
Their small feet were clad in white tabi socks.
The two young misses of the Yanagawa Family,
Yanagawa Yukihime and Yanagawa Piaoxu.
"Yiyi, Yuanyuan?"
The moment this pair of sisters appeared,
A flash of bewilderment couldn't help but cross Zhao Yu's eyes.
How could it be the two of them?
Looking closely,
These two still had a slight difference from the two people in his memory.
"Yagyu Yukihime and Yagyu Piaoxu,"
"Interesting."
These two figures seemed to overlap with those in his memory.
This also piqued Zhao Yu's interest.
"It is best if Mr. Stark is interested,"
"Then please enjoy yourself slowly, sir."
"I shall take my leave first."
Seeing the playful smile appear on Zhao Yu's face,
The smile on An San's face became even more radiant.
He continued to flatter Zhao Yu with his subservient manner,
While subsequently shooting a glance at the two sisters who had just entered.
The honor of the Yanagawa Family,
Today depends on you two sisters.
*Creak,*
The door of the kendo dojo was opened again.
An San's figure bowed and retreated from within.
He then obediently closed the door and stood guard there.
"Mr. Stark,"
"I am the eldest daughter of the Yanagawa Family, Yanagawa Yukihime,"
"I am the second daughter of the Yanagawa Family, Yanagawa Piaoxu,"
"Please grant us your guidance, sir."
The two sisters came before Zhao Yu.
After bowing in greeting,
The sisters then stood facing each other and retreated five steps back.
"Yanagawa Sword Style,"
Two katanas were drawn from their waists simultaneously.
The sharp blades even flickered with a fierce cold light under the illumination of the lamps.
*Swish,*
In an instant, the figures of the two sisters vanished.
*Clang,*
In the middle area where the two sisters had been standing,
Two long blades collided heavily.
"Interesting."
Sitting to the side, Zhao Yu watched the sisters' dance-like swordplay.
His eyes held playfulness, but also a hint of appreciation.
"Snow Drifts the Mortal World,"
After dozens of exchanges,
The second daughter, Yanagawa Piaoxu,
Wielded the katana in her hand rapidly.
She then performed one of the Yanagawa Family's secret techniques, Snow Drifts the Mortal World.
Countless blade energies transformed into snowflakes that filled the air.
"Well done!"
Yanagawa Yukihime gave a delicate shout,
Rapidly swinging the katana in her hand, as countless sword energies blasted out in all directions.
*Swish,*
In the kendo room, which had clearly been specially reinforced,
The hard floor was left with deep scars from the sliding strikes of the sword energy.
"The kendo of the Chrysanthemum Country's Yanagawa Family,"
To be honest, this scene couldn't help but spark a bit of interest in Zhao Yu's eyes.
"Miyamoto Musashi,"
"Ukyo Tachibana,"
"You two useless things, get back here right now."
With just the flesh and blood of ordinary mortals, they already possessed strength close to that of a Superhuman.
If these two sisters were to become possessors of a kings battle soul and become Superhumans,
To what extent could these two sisters develop the power of those kings battle souls?
This also caused a hint of excitement to emerge in Zhao Yu's heart.
He then communicated with the kings sandbox,
Calling back Miyamoto Musashi and Ukyo Tachibana from the three kings battle souls still drifting outside.
As for Nakoruru, she could continue drifting for now.
*Swish,*
Just as the two sisters were about to strike at each other with their long blades once more,
Zhao Yu, who had been sitting to the side, vanished instantly and appeared right in front of the two sisters.
"Watch out!"
The two sisters, who were wholeheartedly demonstrating the exquisite sword techniques of the Yanagawa Family,
Never expected that Zhao Yu would suddenly appear in the middle of their battle.
The sword moves they had unleashed were now irreversible.
*Snap, snap,*
Just as the two sisters were filled with fear and unease,
Zhao Yu reached out with both hands and caught both of their long blades between his fingers.
"Do you two want to become stronger?"
*Crack!*
With a exert of force from his hands, both long blades were completely snapped.
Looking at the two sisters whose faces were full of shock,
Zhao Yu asked them this question.
Chapter 161: Yanagawa Yukihime Suppresses the Yanagawa Family with Her Sword.
"As expected of the Yanagawa Family,"
after waiting at the door for a while and hearing the exclamations of the two women from inside.
An San, standing at the door,
at this moment, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"kings battle soul, return to your positions,"
Meanwhile,
inside the room, the Yanagawa sisters,
streams of exquisite sword techniques and powerful energy surged into their limbs and bones.
Their bodies were transforming.
Their souls were sublimating.
Yanagawa Yukihime ~ kings battle soul Miyamoto Musashi.
Yanagawa Piaoxu ~ kings battle soul Ukyo Tachibana.
Two hours later.
The closed door was opened once again.
Now, served by the two sublimated sisters of the Yanagawa Family,
Zhao Yu, fully dressed, turned his gaze toward An San, who had been waiting by the door.
"Speak, what do you want,"
at this moment, Zhao Yu gave An San a chance to state his wish.
"I want to lead Chrysanthemum Country to become your running dog, Mr. Stark,"
hearing this,
An San hurriedly knelt before Zhao Yu.
Then he expressed his desire to become the new king of Chrysanthemum Country.
And that Chrysanthemum Country, under his leadership as the new king, would become a running dog of the Stark Family.
"Very well,"
with a playful smile on his face,
Zhao Yu nodded in agreement,
"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons will continue for another nine days,"
"After nine days, the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons will completely dissipate,"
"Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on your own ability,"
"If you succeed, you won't have to worry about the US Government's side,"
"If you fail, then blame your own lack of destiny,"
looking at the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country kneeling before him like a dog.
Glancing at the two women standing obediently behind him,
Zhao Yu stated that the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons would dissipate in nine days.
As for how far An San could go using this opportunity, it would depend on his own skill.
"By the way,"
"the two sisters of the Yanagawa Family,"
"they can give you a hand,"
looking at An San flattering him so submissively,
Zhao Yu didn't mind reaching out to help him.
"This lowly one is here to thank you, Master,"
An San even changed his address for Zhao Yu from Mr. Stark to Master.
"You have the potential to become a formidable hegemon,"
this address of "Master" also caused Zhao Yu's gaze toward An San to change slightly.
This man was not ordinary.
But so what if he was extraordinary?
Zhao Yu knew
that An San's use of "Master" was because An San wanted to utilize his power and prestige.
But so what?
In Zhao Yu's eyes, An San was just a dog wagging its tail to please him.
Right now, Zhao Yu felt that An San, this dog, was very obedient, loyal, and could make him happy.
Therefore, he threw him a couple of bones.
"Madams,"
"this way, please,"
at the hotel entrance,
the Yanagawa sisters left together with An San.
But this time, the status of the two Yanagawa sisters had undergone an earth-shattering change.
They were no longer the two daughters of the Yanagawa Family patriarch of the Ninja Alliance under his command,
instead, they were his Master's women.
"Mhm,"
both in status and strength, the two women had undergone a complete transformation.
From this moment on,
they would no longer be the eldest and second daughters of the Yanagawa Family,
but rather, women belonging to that man.
Their mission was to dedicate their lives so that the man could enjoy himself to the fullest.
"Please,"
respectfully inviting the two sisters, Yanagawa Piaoxu and Yanagawa Yukihime, into the car.
"Madams,"
the Yanagawa Family residence,
when the vehicles of An San's group parked at the entrance of the Yanagawa Family,
the current Yanagawa Family patriarch, Yanagawa Tanma no Kami,
was also waiting respectfully with dozens of kendo experts from the Yanagawa Family.
When Yanagawa Yukihime and Yanagawa Piaoxu stepped out of the car,
Yanagawa Tanma no Kami, who had already heard the news,
hurriedly led the Yanagawa Family disciples to welcome them respectfully.
"Patriarch Yanagawa,"
as the Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country and the controller of the Yanagawa Family within the Ninja Alliance, An San,
at this moment, his posture was completely different from the submissiveness he showed before Zhao Yu.
He had returned to his arrogance as the high-and-mighty Prime Minister of a country.
"Mr. Stark has already given his promise,"
"He will personally handle the US Government's side,"
"As long as we deal with the Imperial Family, we will become the true controllers of Chrysanthemum Country,"
"sharing eternal glory with the Stark Family,"
at this moment, An San's eyes appeared incredibly crazed.
Challenging the Imperial Family that had been passed down for a thousand years in this kingdom,
this was undoubtedly a very challenging thing.
"My Lord An San,"
"besides the regular troops,"
"the Imperial Family holds three-fifths of the Ninja Alliance's power."
"This force cannot be underestimated,"
Yanagawa Tanma no Kami was considering the other three major families of the Ninja Alliance.
"Just leave them to us,"
"We have already received the power of the kings' divine soul bestowed by Mr. Stark,"
*Schwing*,
just as Yanagawa Tanma no Kami wanted to say more,
the eldest daughter of the Yanagawa Family, Yanagawa Yukihime,
her katana, which was originally at her waist, had somehow been unsheathed by three inches.
As the katana was sheathed back,
the kendo experts of the Yanagawa Family present,
only at this moment did they feel a sting at their necks.
Even as the patriarch of the Yanagawa Family,
the strongest man in kendo of the current Yanagawa Family, Yanagawa Tanma no Kami,
at this moment, a trace of fresh red appeared on his neck where the skin had just been pierced.
"This is,"
feeling the slight sting at his neck,
Yanagawa Tanma no Kami, his eyes filled with horror, raised his right hand to touch his neck.
It felt slightly cool to the touch.
Then he looked at his right hand,
a trace of fresh red on his index finger.
In other words, in that instant just now,
his eldest daughter possessed a sword technique that could wipe out everyone present in a single strike.
"Snow Princess, this is..."
at this moment, the expressions of everyone present were filled with horror.
Yanagawa Yukihime's sword technique could only barely rank in the top five within the Yanagawa Family.
Besides Yanagawa Tanma no Kami's strength being above Yanagawa Yukihime's,
several elder members similar in age to Yanagawa Tanma no Kami also had strengths that could not be underestimated.
But at this very moment today,
everyone felt an abyss-like suppression.
With that sword strike just now, they hadn't even seen how Yanagawa Yukihime drew her sword.
"This is the power of the Master,"
"Our strength all comes from the Master's grace,"
"The Yanagawa Family will remain loyal to the Stark Family for generations,"
Yanagawa Yukihime's eyes were filled with frantic obsession and admiration.
To her, that was a man as majestic as a god.
Chapter 162: Because the Winter Soldier is About to Appear
"The Imperial Family is immoral, a warning from the heavens,"
"The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons is here to punish the world."
That very night.
Overnight, this legend spread throughout the Chrysanthemum Country.
The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, which was currently causing panic across the Chrysanthemum Country.
The real reason for it was the immorality of the Imperial Family.
The heavens had sent down punishment.
*Bang!*
"How dare they? How dare they? How dare they say such things?"
"My Imperial Family has reigned in the Chrysanthemum Kingdom for a thousand years; we are the spokespeople of God!"
"How dare they utter such audacious words!"
These words spread across the country within just a few days.
At the same time, the disasters caused by the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons became increasingly terrifying.
From the very first day, thousands died.
By the second day, tens of thousands died.
On the third day, the death toll reached an unprecedented 100,000.
On the fourth day, 200,000.
On the sixth day, 500,000.
On the seventh day, 800,000.
On the eighth day, 1,000,000.
On the ninth day, 1,500,000.
And tonight was the final day of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
In just a few days, it had caused the deaths of millions across the country.
The entire Chrysanthemum Country was already in a state of panic.
Especially since the rumor persisted that the culprit behind the Night Parade of One Hundred Demonswas the immorality of the Imperial Family.
The Imperial Family became the fuse for this Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
"Yanagawa Family, what do you think you're doing?"
"Instead of guarding the Imperial Palace and slaying the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,"
"Why have you come to our Kamizumi Clan?"
The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons was particularly violent this night.
Therefore, the Imperial Family urgently summoned the Ninja Alliance to guard the palace.
Just as the Kamizumi Clan was preparing to obey the Imperial order.
When dozens of swordsmanship experts, led by the head of the Kamizumi Clan, were about to head out to guard the palace.
They found that at the entrance of the Kamizumi Clan's estate,
Yanagawa Yukihime had arrived, surrounded by ten swordsmanship experts from the Yanagawa Family.
Looking at the Yanagawa Family swordsmen blocking their path,
the head of the Kamizumi Clan couldn't help but shout in anger.
"Godspeed,"
"Void Bright Slash,"
But Yanagawa Yukihime, leading the group, didn't waste any words.
The light of the katana in her hand flashed and vanished.
*Puchi, puchi, puchi!*
Countless sprays of blood erupted.
"This night is destined to be sleepless."
Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the hotel where Zhao Yu was staying,
Zhao Yu's figure appeared.
At the same time, the characters Zhao Yu had drawn from his three one hundred consecutive drawsappeared.
The Saint Seiya Goddess, Athena.
The Ninja World Goddess, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.
Son Goku, at his peak before Super Saiyan.
The three of them stood behind Zhao Yu.
The strength of these three was currently at the peak of the Quasi-Heavenly Father level.
Even facing the currently strongest person on this Planet, the Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One,
the three of them would have the power to put up a fight.
"Master, the Kamizumi Clan has been annihilated."
Yanagawa Yukihime, dressed in a white kimono and holding a katana, returned to her position.
"Master, the Hattori Clan, one of the three great ninja families, has been annihilated."
Yanagawa Piaoxu, also wearing a white kimono and holding a katana, returned to her position.
"Master, the Momochi Clan, one of the three great families, has been annihilated."
Hōjō Kaede, dressed in black with embroidered gold patterns, also returned to her position.
The three great families within the Ninja Alliance, upon whom the Imperial Family relied most, had now all been wiped out.
As for ordinary Military power,
An San was at a slight disadvantage.
However, tonight was the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
The Military couldn't even suppress the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
They were even forced to hold their positions and wait for reinforcements under the pressure of the demons.
Without the protection of the three great families of the Ninja Alliance,
at this moment, facing the Yanagawa and Fujibayashi Families led by An San,
the Imperial Family was like a toothless tiger.
"Actually, I really hate this country, and I hate its Imperial Family."
"Be destroyed."
With a sigh,
Zhao Yu turned and left.
Without the protection of the three great families,
the Imperial Family was already a lamb to the slaughter in An San's hands.
"Notify the US Government,"
"Stark Industries believes that the Chrysanthemum Country's Imperial Family is immoral, thus causing the domestic Night Parade of One Hundred Demons,"
"resulting in millions of deaths within ten days."
"This is a warning from the heavens, and also a punishment from the heavens."
"The Prime Minister of Chrysanthemum Country, An San, acting on behalf of the nation, has executed the members of the Imperial Family to appease the heavenly wrath."
"This is an act in accordance with the mandate of heaven."
"Therefore, Stark Industries will support An San in becoming the new King of Chrysanthemum Country."
When flames rose from the nearby Imperial Palace,
Zhao Yu already knew that victory was secured.
This Royal Family, which had reigned over this land for a thousand years,
had now become history.
"Farewell, Mr. Stark."
Early the next morning.
At a heavily guarded airport in Chrysanthemum Country,
a luxurious private jet was parked.
When Zhao Yu stepped onto the plane,
An San, who had just become the new King of Chrysanthemum Country, still stood there respectfully.
Everyone who had traveled with Zhao Yu was returning this time.
In fact, Zhao Yu was bringing back twenty-two more people than he had arrived with.
The eighteen beauties from before,
as well as Yui, Yanagawa Piaoxu, Yanagawa Yukihime, and Hōjō Kaede, who had returned to their kings battle souls.
"Chrysanthemum Country will enshrine the Stark Family for generations."
This was An San's final promise... "So,"
"after you took a trip to the Chrysanthemum Kingdom,"
"you just casually wiped out that Royal Family that had been around for a thousand years?"
"And incidentally brought back a group of beauties?"
On a small hill nearly 300 meters above sea level in the suburbs of New York, USA.
The entire small hill had been cut in half.
And on that severed hilltop, a massive, luxuriously decorated garden Villa stood tall.
The entire Villa covered nearly twenty acres.
The interior was luxuriously decorated.
Most importantly, the eighteen beauties were there, dressed lightly and looking stunningly beautiful.
Tony, hearing of his brother's housewarming, had rushed over with his confidante, Pepper.
Looking at the luxurious and massive Villa before him,
even the well-traveled Tony couldn't help but inwardly curse him for being such a filthy rich tycoon.
Entering the Villa, what met his eyes were eighteen lightly-dressed beauties in gorgeous maid outfits, standing in two rows.
These eighteen beauties were the ones Prime Minister An San had offered to Zhao Yu during his visit to the Chrysanthemum Kingdom.
Looking at the beautiful scene before him,
and the Yanagawa sisters, who were even superior in appearance and figure,
Tony was truly starting to lose his cool.
You kid have really taken the style of luxury to the extreme.
"Don't be jealous of me,"
"I am a legend you can't attain."
Seeing his brother's eyes turn red with envy and jealousy,
Zhao Yu leaned back calmly into the embrace of the Yanagawa sisters.
He enjoyed the gentle massage from the two sisters.
"By the way, brother, did you know?"
"Not long ago, S.H.I.E.L.D. purchased three Mark 4 arc reactors from Stark Industries."
While Tony was strolling through the manor with Pepper,
and while Tony's eyes were red with envy,
Zhao Yu's words were something Tony didn't quite understand.
Was there anything strange about S.H.I.E.L.D. buying arc reactors?
"Because the Winter Soldier is about to appear."
Chapter 163: Captain, I'm Going to Kill Bucky
"Winter Soldier,"
These two words were a taboo for The two Stark brothers.
The video of the Winter Soldier killing Howard and his wife.
Zhao Yu had already gotten his hands on it.
Therefore, Tony had also witnessed the tragedy of his parents dying at the hands of the Winter Soldier.
"In other words, are we about to go to all-out war with the Avengers?"
Clearly, Tony also knew the significance of the Winter Soldier.
The close friend of Captain Steve of the Avengers under S.H.I.E.L.D.
To go after the Winter Soldier, one must go to war with Steve.
Because of Zhao Yu's presence in this World.
Tony's purpose for joining the Avengers under S.H.I.E.L.D. was to ease the relationship between Zhao Yu and the government.
Thus, Tony's emotional connection to the Avengers was far different compared to his past life.
Compared to Steve, who was the Captain.
Tony's concern for the many members of the Avengers still couldn't compare.
"No,"
"Not the Avengers, but S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Or rather, the HYDRA-Bureau,"
"Otherwise, why do you think I established the Stark Group Corporate Image Department and the Stark Industries Transportation Team Guard Department?"
"Wasn't it for this very day?"
"From today onwards, Stark Industries will be at all-out war with S.H.I.E.L.D.,"
"I want all those snakes to die,"
Killing intent was unmasked in his eyes.
Although Zhao Yu didn't have a very deep father-son bond with Howard.
But since Tony wanted to avenge his father's death.
Zhao Yu would absolutely follow along.
"Goddess of the Shinobi World, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki,"
"From today on, I will not allow a single person to walk out of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters,"
Following Zhao Yu's command.
The Goddess of the Shinobi, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, who was standing to the side.
"As you command,"
In an instant, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's figure vanished from before the two brothers.
"This is?"
Looking at Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, who had appeared and disappeared out of nowhere, with a beautiful and somewhat frail-looking figure.
Could such a young girl really trap the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. inside the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters?
"Brother, you must not underestimate her,"
"Her strength is terrifying,"
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the Goddess of the Shinobi.
The woman who once ruled the entire era of the Shinobi World.
"Hmm?"
"What's going on,"
At the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
Just as the staff were going about their daily work.
Suddenly.
Everyone was surprised to find.
Those Agents who had originally walked out of S.H.I.E.L.D.
In just an instant, they actually returned to the interior of S.H.I.E.L.D. once again.
This caused them, who were already highly alert, to instantly discover this anomaly.
The entire S.H.I.E.L.D. fell into a state of high panic.
Clearly, there was heavy traffic outside S.H.I.E.L.D.
But S.H.I.E.L.D. seemed to have fallen into a confined cage.
No matter how they tested it.
Whether it was through the doors or windows, or even jumping from the second floor.
There was only ever one result in response to them.
That was being transmitted back inside the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters once again.
"So, what exactly is going on,"
Inside the Avengers conference room in the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
At this moment, except for Iron Man Tony, almost all the other Avengers had gathered.
The others had almost all assembled.
Captain Steve.
Hulk Banner.
Black Widow Natasha.
Hawkeye,
Falcon.
As for Thor, he was still in Asgard right now.
"Communications are normal,"
"But the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters can now only be entered and not exited,"
"People from outside can enter normally,"
"But none of us can leave the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters,"
Black Widow Natasha also quickly reported the several conclusions they had just summarized.
The entire S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters seemed to have fallen into a bizarre space.
People outside could see the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters normally, and communications were normal.
They could also enter the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters normally.
But those inside the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters could not walk out normally.
It should be said, let alone a person.
Even if it were a dog, a pigeon.
Or even a piece of paper.
As long as it went out the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters' doors or windows.
These things would also, in an instant, be transmitted back to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters once again.
"Someone must have made a move against us,"
Captain Steve said this conclusion with a grave expression.
"Spatial Power,"
"Tesseract,"
"Stark Family,"
Only the Spatial Power of the Space Stone possessed such an ability.
And the Space Stone was currently in the hands of Zhao Yu of the Stark Family.
"Is it that bastard again?"
"What does he want to do,"
After hearing about Zhao Yu, Nick Fury couldn't help but frown.
That really was a lawless bastard.
"Call that guy's video, I want to know what on earth he wants to do,"
Nick Fury gave the order angrily.
In an instant, the video call interface appeared on the screen in the conference room.
"What's wrong? My great Director,"
After just a moment, the video call was connected.
On the other side of the video.
Zhao Yu was lying by the side of a large swimming pool, enjoying massages from many beautiful women.
He then responded to Nick Fury in a flippant tone.
"Stark, did you blockade my S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters?"
"What do you want to do,"
Seeing Zhao Yu enjoying the service of beautiful women.
And the now completely blockaded S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
Nick Fury actually lost his cool for once.
No matter how well-mannered he was.
At this moment, he couldn't help but want to curse.
"Blockading the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters? Yes, it was indeed my doing,"
Faced with Nick Fury's angry curses.
Zhao Yu still appeared very calm.
Taking a nice sip of fine wine personally fed to him by a beauty.
Zhao Yu also straightforwardly said that he had blockaded the S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
"Stark, what do you want to do,"
"Flaunt your military power, or do you want to destroy my S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
Seeing Zhao Yu actually nod and admit it directly.
Nick Fury also couldn't help but start cursing directly.
Zhao Yu, this was completely shitting on someone's head.
"Because I'm going to kill someone,"
"But I'm afraid that when I go to kill this person, you will stop me,"
"Therefore, I have blockaded all of you,"
Facing the losing-his-cool Nick Fury.
Zhao Yu turned his gaze towards Captain Steve, who had been sitting steadily to the side.
And when everyone saw Zhao Yu's gaze turn towards Captain Steve.
Everyone's hearts were filled with doubt.
Who did Zhao Yu want to kill?
What did this person have to do with Captain Steve?
"Because the person I'm going to kill is the Winter Soldier, Bucky,"
*Crack!*
When Zhao Yu spoke the name of the Winter Soldier, Bucky.
Captain Steve stood up with a bang, even crushing the chair he was sitting on to pieces.