At night, on the coast of the East China Sea.
The huge warship was brightly lit. In the spacious cabin, 13 Japanese experts in different outfits sat on both sides.
In front of each of them was a gorgeous wooden table. On the wooden table, all kinds of exquisite food were placed. There were exquisite sushi, fresh and tender sashimi, smooth and elastic udon noodles, fragrant rice balls, and sweet and mellow sake. In short, there were all kinds of delicacies in Japan.
In the middle of the cabin, a few graceful dancers in kimonos held fragrant fans in their hands and danced under the accompaniment of the musicians. They were dancing the most famous traditional dance in Japan, Sakura Intoxication.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi, who was sitting in the main seat, had a smile on his face. He looked very happy. As usual, the Green and White Envoys stood behind Matsumoto Takeyoshi without moving.
"I'm very happy that all of you have come from afar. With your help, I can rest easy. Come, let me toast to all of you!" Matsumoto Takeyoshi said as he picked up the sake on the table and drank it in one gulp.
When the 13 people below saw Matsumoto Takeyoshi toast, they immediately picked up their wine glasses and stood up. After nodding to Matsumoto Takeyoshi, they also drank the sake in their hands.
"Mr. Matsumoto," the leading man dressed like a ninja said, "Why did you summon us here in such a hurry?" This person was the leader of the Koga Ryu. His name was Bamu Changqing, and his ninjutsu was superb. He thought that he was the only one invited, but he did not expect that more than half of the famous experts in Japan had already gathered here. What kind of trouble did Matsumoto Takeyoshi encounter that required so many experts?
His question was also the same as the other experts. Like Bamu Changqing, they all thought that Matsumoto Takeyoshi had only invited them. After seeing so many experts gathered here, they were a little puzzled. Everyone here was an expert among the experts in Japan. They usually lived in seclusion, and it was very difficult to meet them. Now that they had gathered in the Great Ming Dynasty, it could be inferred that Matsumoto Takeyoshi was going to do something extraordinary.
"To be honest, I came to the Great Ming Dynasty for no other reason than to look for the legendary Nine Cauldrons of Central Plains." Matsumoto Takeyoshi went straight to the point.
"Nine Cauldrons?" Bamu Changqing instantly understood what Matsumoto Takeyoshi meant. The Nine Cauldrons were the cornerstone divine artifacts of the Central Plains. Matsumoto Takeyoshi's intention to obtain the Nine Cauldrons was self-evident.
The remaining 12 people were not stupid. When they heard Matsumoto Takeyoshi's words, their expressions changed drastically. After looking at each other a few times, they did not say anything.
They were different from ordinary people. They were all experts among experts, and their concentration was naturally very strong.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi held his wine glass and drank slowly, carefully observing the subtle changes and reactions of the crowd.
His purpose for going straight to the point this time was very simple. He did not suspect those he used, and he did not use those he suspected. These people in front of him all had unique skills and were not ordinary people. If he did not tell them his true purpose, they would secretly investigate. Instead of that, it was better to say it directly so that they would not guess each other.
"Mr. Matsumoto, do you want to obtain the Great Ming Dynasty?" A woman in a blood-red robe and a red veil asked directly. Her voice was clear and beautiful, and she had a graceful figure. Beside her was a red saber that was more than four feet long. This person's name was Akatsuki, and she was a rising star of the Japanese ninja world. Not only did she have top-notch ninjutsu, but her saber skills were also superb.
"Miss Akatsuki is right." Matsumoto Takeyoshi said as he put down his wine glass. Then, he waved his hand, and a few dancers and musicians who were dancing immediately stood up. After bowing to Matsumoto Takeyoshi, they bowed and walked out in small steps.
"To be honest," Matsumoto Takeyoshi said to the crowd with a smile, "I invited all of you here this time to help me find the Nine Cauldrons. I'm sure all of you have heard that the one who obtains the Nine Cauldrons will obtain the world. What I want is none other than the Great Ming Dynasty."
As soon as he said that, everyone present was shocked again. They did not expect Matsumoto Takeyoshi to directly reveal his true purpose.
"Mr. Matsumoto, you're a straightforward person. It's really admirable." A person in a black robe smiled and said in the crowd. He looked to be in his twenties. He had a delicate appearance, a devilish look, and red lips and white teeth. This person's name was Onigirō. He was a famous special technique expert in Japan. At a young age, he had made a name for himself in the Japanese martial arts world.
"Mr. Onigirō, you're too kind." Matsumoto Takeyoshi smiled.
"Since Mr. Matsumoto wants to find something, you should invite an expert to find it. We're good at fighting, but we're not good at finding things." The short blue-eyed boy said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"Mr. Onigirō, you don't know." Matsumoto Takeyoshi smiled when he saw the blue-eyed boy, the leader of the five boys under the Japanese Ghost King, ask him a question. "Not only is it very tiring to find the Nine Cauldrons, there are also many capable people in the Central Plains who are looking for it. As far as I know, there are several forces secretly doing this in the Great Ming Dynasty alone. This does not include the people sent by other countries to the Great Ming Dynasty. These people all have unique skills and have backers behind them. Their strength cannot be underestimated. This time, I invited all of you here to keep them in check. "
The blue-eyed boy nodded repeatedly after hearing this. He had a deep understanding of what Matsumoto Takeyoshi said. The battle at the Pear Blossom Palace made him understand that the Great Ming Dynasty was indeed full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. If the Pear Blossom Palace was like this, there was no need to mention the experts in the entire Great Ming Dynasty.
"Mr. Matsumoto, aren't you overthinking things?" A tall man dressed in a green samurai uniform said, "With your strength, I'm afraid these Tom, Dick, and Harry won't even be able to stand up to you. Let's not talk about anything else. Just your Black Feather Unit in Japan is enough to make these small fries shrink back, not to mention the green and white messengers behind you." As the man spoke, he glanced at the green and white messengers behind Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
The veiled Green Envoys also turned to look at this person after hearing what he said.
The person who spoke was called Hengyama Jugo. He was a famous swordsman in Japan. His martial arts had already reached perfection. It was rumored that this person's body was covered with Esoteric Talismans by an expert. Since his debut, he had never suffered any injuries. It was said that even a mosquito had never bitten him.
The Green Envoys glanced at him and retracted her gaze without saying anything. The White Envoys closed their eyes and did not even look at him.
After Hengyama Jugo said this, everyone's expression changed drastically.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi actually had a Black Feather Troop! This was something that they had never heard of before!
As everyone knew, Japanese ninjas were divided into three levels: Genin, Middle Ninja, and Jounin. Genin were usually the leaders of the Genin. Not only were they proficient in basic ninjutsu, but they were also proficient in some other techniques, such as Underground Technique, Fire Breathing Technique, and so on. They were very powerful. The Jounin were even more powerful. They were usually the planners and commanders of large-scale operations. Unlike the Middle Ninja, not only were their swordsmanship top-notch, they had also cultivated some jaw-dropping skills. For example, the Concealment Technique, which allowed one to become one with a tree. Another example was the Cloning Technique, which allowed one to transform into five to ten people.
The highest honor of a ninja was the Black Feather Ninja that Hengyama Jugo had just mentioned. It was said that every three years, some secret organizations in Japan would organize a competition to select the Black Feather Ninja. It was called the Black Feather Association. Those who participated in the Black Feather Association were all extremely powerful ninja experts. Most of them were Jounin. The cruel thing was that only one out of every 100 ninja experts could compete for the honor of the Black Feather title and obtain the Black Feather Token. The so-called Black Feather Token was actually just a black pendant that looked like a feather. It implied that the Ninjutsu was as powerful as a feather. It was silent and light.
That was how the Black Feather Ninja got their name.
And now, Hengyama Jugo was saying that Matsumoto Takeyoshi had a Black Feather Squad! What kind of strength was this?! It would be strange if everyone didn't change their expressions!
Matsumoto Takeyoshi wasn't surprised after hearing Hengyama Jugo's words. He smiled slightly and said, "Hengyama Jugo is indeed well-informed.
That's right, I do have such a squad. However, these people might be able to deal with ordinary experts, but when it comes to the Great Ming Dynasty, they're like moths to a flame. They'll only be able to bring about their own destruction. "
"Oh?" Hengyama Jugo frowned after hearing this. "There's such a thing?"
"Hengyama Jugo, have you heard of Hattori Chixio?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi said as he began to pour wine.
"Hattori Chixio?" Hengyama Jugo's eyes lit up when he heard this name. He then asked, "I've met him once before. What about it?"
"Hengyama Jugo, what do you think of Hattori Chixio's cultivation?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi said as he began to drink.
"I've never seen Hattori Chixio's cultivation before," Hengyama Jugo said.
"I won't hide it from you, Hengyama Jugo." Matsumoto Takeyoshi put down his wine cup. "Hattori Chixio once worked for me, but he was defeated by a young man in his twenties as soon as he came to the Great Ming Dynasty. Even now, I still don't know where Hattori Chixio is."
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