After Ayaka left, Itto came over.
"Shinobu, Yunling went to the resistance. Should we go with her?"
In Itto's eyes, besides Granny Oni, Shinobu and Yunling were the closest people to him; even Ashu and the others ranked lower.
Now that Yunling was likely in danger, he was very worried.
"I'll go; you all stay here."
After much deliberation, Kuki Shinobu still couldn't rest easy about her sister.
"Ah? Why? Shinobu, you're going, but you're leaving me here alone?"
"Boss, you still have to take care of Granny Oni, and besides, your Vision has been confiscated. Listen to me."
"I..."
Itto fell silent. Why was his Vision confiscated precisely at this time?
Without his Vision, even if Yunling encountered danger, he would probably only be a burden.
"Damn it, those accursed Kujou Tengu!"
Kuki Shinobu comforted Itto again, then went back to quickly pack her things, immediately setting off for the resistance camp...
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Meanwhile, at the resistance.
After touring the resistance camp, the group encountered resistance soldiers preparing to head to the front line. From them, they learned that the front line was about to erupt into battle.
The group also decided to go and see.
Yunling, however, seemed a bit hesitant at this moment. It wasn't that she feared war, but... when she was in Inazuma City, she and Kujou Sara were quite familiar, and Sara occasionally took good care of her.
The Shogunate army the resistance was facing this time seemed to be led by her. Would it be awkward if the two of them met under these circumstances?
However, on second thought, her wanted poster had already reached the resistance, so Kujou Sara probably knew everything by now.
"Yunling, what's wrong?"
Lumine noticed Yunling seemed a bit distracted. She stepped back a pace and quietly asked.
"Nothing, just thinking about some things."
"Oh."
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At the front line, Nazuchi Beach.
The Shogunate army led by Kujou Sara was confronting the resistance led by Gorou.
Completely different from what was shown in the game, the combined number of both sides was in the tens of thousands, densely packed.
But a closer look revealed that the Shogunate army clearly had a numerical advantage, more than double that of the resistance.
Not seeing the person she wished to meet, Kujou Sara couldn't help but feel a little disappointed:
"Only you are here...? I thought I might get to meet your 'Military Advisor' this time."
"After all, she did cause a lot of trouble for our Shogunate army, and the resistance's ability to hold on until now is also thanks to her."
"But it's time for it to end. With such a vast disparity in forces, strategy is meaningless."
"We have already figured out the resistance's strength, and those who defy the Almighty Shogun will be punished."
Gorou stood firm: "I believe in Her Excellency Sangonomiya, and I believe in our resistance soldiers. The Vision Hunt Decree is by no means the right path, and we will not give up our resistance."
Kujou Sara: "No matter. There's one more thing. You should have received the latest wanted posters, right? That blond Traveler and the barefoot girl should be with you now."
"If you are willing to hand them over, I can give you some time to breathe. After all, seeking a decisive battle at this point is not beneficial for either of us."
Gorou: "Are you saying your sudden troop increase was for..."
Kujou Sara: "That blond Traveler is very important to the Almighty Shogun, and that barefoot girl is equally important to the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine."
"But I think they should be expendable to the resistance."
Gorou's tone grew cold: "You are wrong. They are equally important to the resistance. They have joined the resistance and are now my subordinates. I will not hand them over."
"'The resistance will not betray any comrade' — this is a rule Her Excellency Sangonomiya established long ago."
Just then, Lumine and the other three finally arrived.
"General Gorou!"
"Teppei... and you all? Why are you here?"
Lumine replied: "To help. We are also members of the resistance."
Yunling secretly glanced at Kujou Sara nearby, who turned her head away, not wanting to look at her at that moment.
Lumine's answer greatly pleased Gorou: "Good! Then we shall fight side by side!"
Kujou Sara stepped forward, looking at Lumine: "I thought you would hide in the rear, afraid to come out, after fleeing to the resistance. Since you have come here, I acknowledge your courage."
"I have a proposal. Why not represent the resistance in a fight of honor?"
Gorou explained to Lumine and the other two, and stated that Kujou Sara simply wanted to use the opportunity to capture Lumine.
Lumine showed no fear and stepped forward resolutely.
Lumine won three consecutive duels, and Kujou Sara grew impatient.
"Indeed, quite skilled... It seems there's no point in continuing these duels."
"Soldiers, attack!"
"Glory to the Shogun and her everlasting reign!"
Gorou: "It seems war cannot be avoided... Engage!"
The two armies swiftly clashed, and scenes of weapons tearing through flesh and blood were everywhere.
Yunling often disciplined those unruly ronin and bullying Treasure Hoarders, and had dealt lethal blows to many vicious individuals, so she felt no discomfort at this sight.
War, after all, inevitably leads to death.
In the process of collecting emotional feedback, Jiang Mumu only tried her best to ensure that not too many people would die because of her. In a war like this, she had no way, and no ability, to save these soldiers who died in battle.
There was no need.
Yunling also drew her casual greatsword, as she was now a member of the resistance.
Under the combined force of Yunling's natural divine strength and her casual greatsword, she knocked out one enemy after another with a single strike.
Kujou Sara was skilled with a bow, but that didn't mean she could only use a bow.
As a general of the Shogunate, she was proficient in various weapons.
She was now wielding a long blade, fighting fiercely amidst the crowd.
The resistance was already outnumbered, and the Shogunate army was stronger in terms of individual combat prowess.
Soon, the resistance was forced to retreat steadily.
It was only then that Sangonomiya Kokomi, who had remained unseen, finally appeared.
"The wait is over my comrades. Now is our moment!"
The ambushers, who had been lying in wait for a long time, immediately charged out. Kazuha said helplessly, "Heh, calm as the breeze, my lady."
Beidou wielded her greatsword with formidable power: "I just hope you can afford all these mercs you've gathered."
Gorou: "Kazuha!"
Kazuha turned his head: "Long time no see, old friend."
With the addition of the ambushers and mercenaries, the tide of the battle quickly turned.
Though Kujou Sara was unwilling, she had no choice but to retreat.
"Tch... Retreat!"
The Shogunate army fled in disarray. Yunling planted her greatsword on the ground, revealing a relaxed smile.
Suddenly, a hand grabbed her ear and twisted it hard.
"Hiss, ouch, ouch!"
This, this feeling, this strength...
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