[You mingled among the crowds, watching the tides of the era shift. History continued its steady march forward. Hashiba Hideyoshi inherited everything of the Oda Clan and ultimately became the one who contended for the realm, changing his name to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.]
[You heard that Toyotomi Hideyoshi had issued the "Sword Hunt Edict."]
According to history textbooks, the so-called "Sword Hunt Edict" had first been implemented by Shibata Katsuie in a few regions. This time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's "Sword Hunt Edict" was intended to solidify the class divide between samurai and commoners.
But in Fujimaru Kyoya's eyes, it was merely an excuse to seize his Demonic Blade Murasame.
Though Toyotomi Hideyoshi stood at the pinnacle of power, he had in truth only inherited Oda Nobunaga's legacy. There might be many rebellions like Shibata Katsuie's, which made the demonic blade in Fujimaru Kyoya's hands all the more important.
Unfortunately, large-scale operations could not catch Fujimaru Kyoya, who possessed the Heavenly Eye. Those sent to subdue him in small numbers only ended up as souls beneath his blade.
"Liaochen?"
An inexplicably familiar voice reached him, jolting the somewhat weary Fujimaru Kyoya awake. It was a voice he would never forget for the rest of his life.
"It has been a long time, Master."
Fujimaru Kyoya turned around and saw that aged figure. Monk Kong Xuan had grown even older.
[You were somewhat unwilling to face your Master, because you were no longer human. You were a living, breathing monster.]
"You have changed a great deal."
As an enlightened High Monk, Kong Xuan could naturally tell at a glance that his disciple before him had become a monster through and through.
Yet all appearances were illusory. Kong Xuan would naturally not change his view of him simply because his race had changed.
"I heard