A tangled mess
During the Sengoku period, Oda Nobunaga controlled Kyoto under the slogan "Tenka Fubu," and while nominally recognizing the Emperor as the supreme ruler, he actually monopolized military and political power.
At this point, the war among the daimyo spiraled out of control, with many daimyo launching separatist movements. Among them, one city was controlled by the Takeda Clan, led by Takeda Shingen.
Takeda Shingen gazed upon the city of Kaizu Castle, he could see the beautiful Japan Alps in the distance, and the cherry blossoms within the castle were also in full bloom.
However, at this time, this city was a crucial bulwark of war. Takeda Shingen, the head of the Takeda Clan, personally came to this city. Kaizu Castle was now the front line of the battlefield, and his opponent was the renowned Echigo war god, Uesugi Kenshin.
The victory of either side will directly determine the fate of Shinano Province.
However, some minor changes occurred during this period. Some time ago, after the Takeda Clan captured Mochizuki Castle, in order to win over the Mochizuki Clan, Takeda Shingen ordered his nephew Takeda Moritoki to marry Chiyo, a young lady of the Mochizuki clan, and to marry into the Chiyome and inherit the Mochizuki Clan name.
Originally, everyone thought it was just an ordinary political marriage.
Inside the City Lord's Pavilion--
"Master, the Mochizuki Clan has brought back information about the Uesugi Clan's provisions, and they claim to have encountered a god..."
Listening to his subordinates' report, Takeda Shingen waved his hand impatiently. In his view, this was nothing more than the Mochizuki Clan spreading rumors to disturb people's minds. Ever since Chiyome obtained that strange power, the defeated and absorbed Mochizuki Clan had developed many ulterior motives.
Possessing a sharp weapon, the desire to kill arises spontaneously.
Takeda Shingen thought to himself with a sense of helplessness, "I just happen to need Mochizuki Chiyome's power to help me unify the Tianxia."
His situation was somewhat special. The reason he was able to sit in this position was because he directly exiled his father and seized the power to be the head of the family.
The power of role models is immense, especially with the emergence of an unstable factor like Chiyome, so the political marriage was naturally called off.
This power must be in his own hands. Even if the marriage hadn't taken place yet, he would still be ruthless enough to cause an accident to happen to his nephew.
"Reward those who have rendered meritorious service, and while you're at it, send some treasure to Chiyome. Oh, and since she's gone to the front lines, send some to her residence as well."
Takeda Shingen spoke, but his men did not leave. Instead, they lowered their voices and said:
"Master, the Mochizuki Clan has been complaining about a shortage of medicinal herbs, and yesterday a ninja injured a doctor. Perhaps..."
"There's no need for that. Whenever Chiyome can manage her subordinates, the Takeda Clan will provide them with everything they need. Rewards will be given based on merit, and punishments will be given based on wrongdoing."
We need to win over the Mochizuki Clan, but we also need to put them in a difficult position. Although the Mochizuki Clan has unique healing methods, they are helpless without herbs.
Takeda Shingen sighed inwardly. In the Sengoku period, only the ninjas on his side were so difficult to deal with.
Following Takeda Shingen's words, his subordinate bowed and continued:
"Understood. Also, Master, someone has already volunteered for the Onmyoji you're looking for."
Upon hearing this, Takeda Shingen stood up and said, "That's good. Quickly take me to see him, bring gifts, and don't be negligent."
At the same time, we must be prepared for the worst regarding this uncontrollable force.
Inside Kaizu Castle, a ninja who had just completed a mission walked down the street. Because their leader had unexpectedly gained power, there had been constant friction between the upper echelons and the Takeda Clan. Although they would not face direct retaliation, some other forms of suppression were unavoidable.
"This is bad. If this continues, we're doomed. I'm afraid we'll have no choice but to try our luck in the mountains and see if we can find any medicinal herbs."
Medical conditions in that era were extremely poor; such an injury, if left untreated, could very well be fatal.
Just as he was about to leave the city, she suddenly spotted what looked like a clinic in a corner not far away. The ninja rubbed her eyes, then made sure she wasn't mistaken.
There are still clinics in this city? When did they open here?
Most ordinary doctors and herbalists went to serve the Takeda Clan; these were generally unqualified doctors, or even charlatans.
She sighed and walked into the clinic. Even if he was a fraud, she would accept it; she was now somewhat resigned to her fate.
Upon entering, I was filled with surprise. The clinic was small, but it was filled with all sorts of herbal jars, and the whole room was filled with the aroma of herbs.
A fragrance, so sweet it was almost intoxicating to the wounded, made her want to shout with excitement.
"How long are you going to stand at the door? Come in."
Sitting behind the stage was a young man reading a book. His words seemed to have a magical power, making her involuntarily willing to listen to him, a kind of obedience she didn't even have when facing her own father.
By the time she came to her senses, her wound had been treated with herbs and bandaged.
Do not move the wound or get it wet for three days.
The person sitting here is naturally Bai Mo. There are many ways to get involved in this society, but Bai Mo chose to be a doctor, just like Mifune City.
There aren't many doctors in the city, so he can use this opportunity to contact many people. Currently, there are no clues, so this is the only way he can search for the remnants of the system.
At the same time, this can also help treat ordinary people. Since we'll be staying here for several months anyway, it's a good opportunity to see from a grassroots perspective how to deal with Chiyome.
After saying this, Bai Mo waved her hand, indicating that she could leave, but the ninja in front of her hesitated and said awkwardly:
"I'm... I'm sorry, I don't have any money, that..."
"Unnecessary."
Bai Mo waved his hand and said, "Go back. I'll treat you, but I can't bear to see you die so young. Cherish your life, little girl."
Most of the ninjas in the Mochizuki Clan are female, which is directly related to their leader Mochizuki Chiyome. After all, as a woman, Mochizuki Chiyome is skilled in female ninja techniques, so the teaching naturally focuses on women.
Looking at this girl, who was about the same age as Caren back then, Bai Mo felt a wave of weariness.
No, although she was about the same age as Caren, Caren wasn't malnourished to this extent. Bai Mo took out some simple food for her and then gestured that she could leave.
The ninjas sound very powerful, but in reality, most of these female ninjas are actually disguised as courtesans, using their seductive skills to gather information or carry out assassinations.
Some of the better ones would be assigned reconnaissance missions, but many more would infiltrate the enemy's brothels, posing as prostitutes to gather intelligence from the visitors.
As for the process...
Bai Mo didn't want to treat the soldiers; saving even one soldier would only send him back to the battlefield to continue killing. Bai Mo wasn't the kind of person who didn't know his limits. Since he couldn't stay here forever and was just a passerby, he would do what a passerby could do.
He can only be a doctor for a few months, but those who can cure the ills of this era are not doctors.
His main targets were ordinary people living in Kaizu Castle.
As for the ninjas, they couldn't just watch these children die outside, their growing bodies being devoured by wild dogs.
Upon hearing Bai Mo's words, the ninja in front of her frowned. This was truly the first time she had ever seen a herbalist who didn't charge money. Not only did he not charge money, but he also gave her food.
For a moment, she wondered if the person in front of her wanted to adopt her as a suicide squad member.
Looking at his wound, he realized it was treated much better than the one by the doctors of the Takeda Clan; he couldn't even feel the pain anymore.
Of course, what she didn't know was that the reason she couldn't feel pain was because Bai Mo had subtly used some of the Water God's power to disinfect the wound and prevent further infection and inflammation.
Now that I have it, I might as well practice with it. Who knows, it might produce some unexpected "chemical reaction" with the Magnetic Field Power.
"Thank you so much, but I will definitely pay back the money I owe!"
She left in a hurry. Watching the child's retreating figure, Bai Mo withdrew her gaze and continued reading her book. Time passed quietly, the sun began to set, and Bai Mo prepared to leave.
It seems that Mochizuki Chiyome is at least well-regarded among the general public.
Just as he was about to leave, the door of the clinic was opened again. It was the same ninja from the Mochizuki Clan who had appeared before, but this time, a somewhat haggard woman stood behind her.
The woman had a very youthful figure, and her pretty face had some strange markings. She was frowning and her face was pale.
Bai Mo's gaze was fixed on the person before him. This power was Electric Current Push. Without a doubt, the woman before him was the one he was looking for, the one who had obtained the Source of Power in this world— Mochizuki Chiyome.