That was no longer human, but a Heavenly Demon that took pleasure in toying with humanity.
"I have always been myself. As for you, you make quite a comical clown. Go on, continue your performance."
Gunfire echoed once more outside Honnō-ji Temple. Hearing the shots within, Akechi Mitsuhide understood that not only was his lord unharmed, he was even enjoying the thrill of slaughter.
Although that bastard Monkey had snatched away the task of leading troops outside, Akechi Mitsuhide was not jealous. He understood that what he was doing now required Oda Nobunaga's trust even more.
"I see. An exceedingly ingenious Barrier, combined with suppression against Buddhism and enhancement for Heavenly Demons. It actually prevents me from entering with Supernatural Footwork."
What was that sound?
The sudden voice of a young man made Akechi Mitsuhide tense. He drew his long sword and stared at the sword-bearing monk who had appeared beside him, his vigilance reaching its peak.
"Who are you?"
"Who set up this Barrier? Hashiba Hideyoshi... perhaps it was him. After all, the legend of One Night Castle is still fresh in everyone's mind. If it was a master of fortifications like him, then he truly could accomplish this."
"I asked who you are!"
The monk ignored Akechi Mitsuhide and instead devoted himself entirely to studying the Barrier. Infuriated by such contempt, Akechi Mitsuhide barely hesitated before swinging his blade at the other man's head.
A monk carrying a sword was presumably a warrior monk. Nowadays, all warrior monks bore grudges against the Oda clan. If so, why not simply kill him?
The monk barely turned around. He merely reached out and pinched the blade between two fingers.
"Akechi Mitsuhide, right? I'm Liaochen."
Fujimaru Kyoya turned to look at the refined-looking general before him. Under normal circumstances, anyone who