"Is there anyone else?"
Silence. No one spoke.
How could they speak? Everyone was already on the ground.
Whether they were dead or alive was unknown!
Sakura walked out slowly, her gaze sweeping across the surroundings.
She was dressed in purple, her hair cascading down, tied into a large braid.
Her demeanor was cold, her figure exquisite.
"Wow."
Tomo and Yoimiya gaped, their faces full of admiration.
"Sister is so cool!"
"Gulp."
From the crowd, someone swallowed audibly.
Beautiful. So beautiful.
This was the thought in everyone's mind.
Yet, there was also a dreamlike sense of unreality.
If this beauty was astonishing.
Then the pile of samurai sprawled on the ground was terrifying.
Where did this woman come from? She was too violent!
"Pre-presumptuous...!"
Tochibasho's face contorted with anger, his body trembling.
She had actually taken down a squad of samurai with her bare hands...
These were elites he had brought from the Kanjin Order.
Not just any common thugs!
"You!"
He was about to utter threats, but he choked them back.
This cold, dangerous feeling...
He even felt as if he were facing the Raiden Shogun.
Damn it, how could that be!
"You're the only one left."
Sakura said coldly, her eyes fixed on Tochibasho.
Tochibasho quickly regained his composure from the shock.
He tidied his clothes and said proudly:
"I am from the Kanjin Order, a subject of the General!"
"You dare to touch me!?"
The crowd exchanged glances.
In Inazuma, the Raiden Shogun was a symbol of absolute power.
All things bowed before her might.
His words carried immense deterrence.
No matter how strong this mysterious woman was, could she be stronger than the Raiden Shogun?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Ayaka Kamisato breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She had thought Sakura was just a cold girl from the countryside.
And that she liked sweets.
She hadn't expected her to be so capable in a fight.
However, Tochibasho had even invoked the General's name.
Sakura would surely show some restraint.
She would protect Sakura first, then find an excuse to placate Tochibasho.
In the end, it would all blow over.
Kamisato Ayaka, with her thoughtful and intelligent mind, quickly devised a plan.
But Qin Yu, standing beside her, raised an eyebrow.
For some reason, he had a bad feeling.
Thinking back to how this country bumpkin didn't even give face to the cunning fox...
It shouldn't be...
"The Raiden Shogun?"
Sakura slowly approached Tochibasho.
"What, it's not too late to be scared now."
The latter sneered, his smugness barely concealed.
He felt much bolder, as if the revered General were standing right beside him.
But soon, his expression froze.
"She's very strong? How ridiculous."
A cold voice rang out, laced with disdain.
Everyone's jaws dropped.
What had they just heard?
This woman dared to question the General's strength?
She was insane! How dare she!
Qin Yu covered his face.
As expected of you, the sweet-loving country bumpkin.
"Presumptuous! How dare you disrespect the General!"
Tochibasho's eyes widened, his finger trembling as he pointed at Sakura.
Sakura's gaze was icy, and she raised her hand to strike.
If this was the only excuse the Kanjin Order had to offer...
Then...
The crowd gasped.
This woman was serious!
Just then.
"Sakura, stop."
Qin Yu appeared beside Sakura, speaking softly.
Sakura turned to look at him.
Qin Yu smiled.
"As a girl, fighting and killing is generally not good."
"..."
Sakura remained silent, but she gently lowered her hand.
The cold aura receded.
She reverted to her usual cold and quiet self.
Tochibasho quickly retreated, his expression a mixture of shock and uncertainty.
Qin Yu let out a sigh of relief and said sincerely, "Thank you."
Thankfully, Sakura listened to him.
If she had delivered that blow...
It would have truly been a complete falling out, with no room for reconciliation.
Sakura snorted, her tone displeased.
"I can handle these worthless fools."
Hearing Sakura's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh.
"How will you handle them? Do you think you are the Raiden Shogun?"
Sakura was silent for a moment, then said coldly:
"You are afraid."
Qin Yu blinked, then admitted frankly, "Yes."
"You may not understand the Raiden Shogun."
"If you anger her, you will face severe punishment."
Sakura showed no reaction, completely unfazed.
Qin Yu, thinking the country bumpkin didn't understand, carefully considered his words.
He leaned closer and whispered:
"She is a very terrifying and violent woman."
"..."
Sakura suddenly turned to face Qin Yu.
It seemed like she was glaring at him.
Qin Yu felt confused. Was she angry?
Why was this country bumpkin reacting so strongly?
Did she have a grudge against the Raiden Shogun?
"Hmph."
Sakura ignored Qin Yu and flicked her large braid.
Leaving only a cold, distant figure.
...
Sakura went over to Yoimiya and the others.
She crossed her arms, remaining silent, seemingly suppressing her anger.
Ayaka Kamisato smiled faintly.
"Miss Sakura is truly... straightforward."
She was already being very subtle.
Could "straightforward" truly describe someone who had shattered a squad of elite samurai with her bare hands?
The conflict ended there.
Because Kamisato Ayato, from the Yashiro Commission, had arrived.
He also brought a message from Yae Miko.
At this point, Tochibasho could no longer afford to lose face.
He just wanted to leave quickly.
"That's great, no one is injured."
Tomo breathed a sigh of relief, her smile strained.
She knew it was time to return to her cold family.
But...
Tomo looked up at Qin Yu in the distance.
Her eyes held a flicker of hope.
She really wanted to watch a fireworks display with Little Yu.
Qin Yu seemed to sense her gaze and looked at Tomo.
He waved, saying calmly:
"Come, the Kanjin Order Lord is looking for you."
Tomo's face fell, and she bit her lip.
It was as she expected.