Kairen was sprawled inside the main camp, one hand stroking Wolon and Fenchu while the other held a phone watching the fight playing inside.
One side wielded a spear, attacking like thunder, beating the opponent into constant retreat as cries for mercy rang out.
The opponent was no weak woman either, using the infamous Mad Dog fighting style spread throughout the martial world—biting, scratching, clamping…
In short, every dirty and underhanded trick was used.
Canon stood respectfully nearby. Seeing the satisfied expression on Kairen's face, he smiled.
"Your Majesty. How is it?"
Kairen nodded. "Well filmed. This fighting style truly captures the essence of the nation."
Canon replied modestly, "Your Majesty flatters me!"
Kairen still offered a suggestion. "But why use my face? If this spreads, won't my reputation be ruined?"
Canon explained, "It's to increase Your Majesty's immersion. Besides, this has already been classified as military secret and will not be leaked."
Kairen nodded. "Very good!"
He then thought of a wicked idea. "In the future, if anyone dares provoke me, just put his face on and film a porn video."
Canon praised, "Your Majesty, excellent method."
Kairen nodded and continued observing the techniques of the two martial masters.
"Whoa! That move's pretty flashy. What's it called?"
"Hundred-Step Gut Piercer!"
"Mmm…"
A voice came from outside the tent.
"His Majesty is handling official affairs. Please wait!"
Kairen quickly put away the tools of the crime, sat properly, and casually flipped through a copy of Spring and Autumn on the desk.
Mifune entered the tent with a group of high-ranking officials from the Land of Iron. The first thing they saw was Kairen diligently handling state affairs.
Mifune praised, "Your Majesty works from dawn till dusk. This is truly the fortune of the people."
Kairen smiled and stood up to greet the guests.
But he quickly sat back down, because his waist area was overly tense, which would damage his dignified appearance.
"My beloved ministers, please sit! Someone, bring fine wine and meat—and find two girls—"
Kairen suddenly noticed a female samurai beside Mifune.
Her features were handsome, skin fair, with smooth shampooed hair. She wore an off-white top and a red apron below.
A katana hung at her waist, giving her a heroic aura equal to any man.
Her appearance even gave Kairen a sense of familiarity, somewhat resembling the cute samurai Tsubaki from Boruto—likely a relative or elder.
At this moment Kairen was fully aroused, thinking only of being honest with this female samurai and exploring each other's depths.
Canon quietly reminded him, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, wipe the drool."
"Oh!"
Kairen wiped the saliva from his mouth, restoring his refined-beast appearance.
Wine and meat were served. Guests sat on both sides, drinking and chatting merrily.
Kairen took a sip of strong liquor and shifted his gaze toward the female samurai on his left, pondering how to trick her into bed.
After thinking for a while, he began probing her background.
He smiled at Mifune. "I didn't expect Mifune to have such a heroic female warrior. Her martial skill must be extraordinary."
Mifune smiled proudly. "Chika's swordsmanship has fully inherited my teachings. In another ten years, she will surely become the world's greatest swordsman."
"Oh!" Kairen learned her name.
Chika. He wondered if her mind was easy to deceive.
"I never expected Miss Chika to possess such talent. I truly underestimated the potential of women."
"Your Majesty overpraises me."
Chika replied calmly and respectfully.
She then lightly sipped the wine. The extremely high-purity liquor did not make her drowsy; instead, it opened up her senses.
"Your Majesty's wine is pure in flavor. Even a fortune might not buy it."
The samurai all nodded.
Living in snowy highlands, sword-practicing warriors were naturally lovers of alcohol and could easily recognize the extraordinary quality of Kairen's wine.
Kairen smiled. "Of course. After all, this wine was brewed using my ninjutsu."
"Ninjutsu?!" Chika became interested.
As a modern-style samurai, how could she not know ninjutsu? Samurai of the Land of Iron could even use chakra to assist sword techniques.
But true ninjutsu was rarely seen, so she was eager to witness advanced techniques.
Kairen saw through Chika's thoughts and smiled lightly.
"Miss Chika wishes to see my ninjutsu?"
Chika nodded. "Yes. It is said throughout the ninja world that Your Majesty rivals the God of Shinobi. I truly wish to witness such mountain-shaking power."
Kairen lifted his wine cup, drank, then stood up.
The fire within him had already calmed; there was no need to hide anymore.
"This place is cramped. Let us demonstrate outside."
Chika nodded. "Alright."
Mifune and the other samurai also prepared to rise, wanting to witness Kairen's ninjutsu together.
Kairen did not want these third wheels following. With a single glance, he confused them, causing everyone to sink into drunken delight.
He then alone held Chika's small hand and walked outside the tent.
Men and women were not supposed to touch freely. Being suddenly pulled by a boy made Chika blush as she tried to pull away.
But someone as thick-skinned as Kairen refused to let go.
The night air was cold, heavy snow falling endlessly—truly a scene of snow drifting for ten thousand li.
Passing by shadow clones lost in drunken dreams, Kairen led Chika out of the military camp.
In the distance—
Three slightly raised snow mounds moved. They were actually Samui, Karui, and Omoi.
This Kumogakure squad had finally encountered Kairen's army and was currently scouting the situation of his forces.