Makai Gold Rush

I-I really thought I was a goner this time.

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Yeah, my ties to Yoshimotoor, well, I guess it was Ujizane, went back to the way they were when he disappeared, so now I'm back to the way I was, too.

Aren't you embarrassed about going down right away in Okehazama, Nobbu? I don't know if I'd be able to show my face here if I were you.

Don't be stupid! That Yoshimoto we faced then was the strongest archer in the whole Warring States.

Even I'm not a sure bet to take him down a second or third time!

True. He was crazy strong.

Now, how'd you and Shingen end up dying there, Kenshin?

Ahahaha... I guess I got a little overexcited at the idea of finally having our ultimate showdown.

We fought for a full day, but couldn't settle the score between us. So I decided to pop back over here for a rest and some lunch.

Once I'm done eating, I'll go back and kick his ass once and for all.

What are you talking about? I'll be the one kicking your ass.

So, if those two are off fighting, does this mean Shinano's up for grabs...? Sounds doubtful, but...

Wait. Shingen!? You're here, too!?

If it isn't the great Demon King of the Sixth Heaven from Owari. Hmph. I see you still make a huge idiotic racket wherever you go.

What was that!? Let's not forget how this all started when you declared yourself the head of the Tendai Buddhism sect!

I'm not staying long. This is just until Kenshin and I settle our score.

That would be great, Master. Thank you. Here, I brought you some houtou noodle soup as a souvenir. I hope you like it.

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All right, I'll go with the daily special. Are these seats taken?

...These aren't.

Why thank you. Here, Master, we can sit at this table.

Wait. Saika Magoichi? What are you doing here?

I'm not Saika Magoichi. I'm just a traveling merchant who stopped by Chaldea.

Oh, come on. You're not fooling anyone. And, just for the record, you weren't when we first met, either.

Really? Did you know it was me, too?

Oh... I can't believe my perfect disguise failed yet again.

No. I just thought coming to your rescue would be faster if I was already nearby, waiting for trouble to strike.

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Well, since you're here, you might as well relax and enjoy yourself.

Oh, you're okay with the daily special too, right, Harunobu?

Don't order for me. I'll just have the red stuff he's eating.

This? This is ultra spicy mapo tofu I ordered by mistake. I can't recommend it to regular people.

Hmph, it can't be THAT spicy.

Anything that shade of red has gotta be good. Now bring me a bowl already!

All that aside, it's crazy to think how Imagawa's plan was to drop the Goryoukaku onto Kai.

Wow. I don't know what that's all about, but it does sound pretty bad. I'm glad you're all okay.

Oh yes, your prophecy really saved the day, Himiko. Thanks to you, I got us out of the Goryoukaku when we were in trouble, even though it was flying at the time.

Okita Souji taking off from a flying Goryoukaku in a swimsuit is a ridiculous notion, but it definitely saved our butts, Queen of Yamataikoku.

That's so like you, Himiko!

If I'd been given a prophecy telling someone to wear a swimsuit to a battle, I don't know if I could've actually said it out loud!

Right?

Wait... Isn't that compliment awfully backhanded, Iyo?

Huh, so this is Chaldea's cafeteria.

Oh, hey, General Harunobu. Echigo lady. I didn't know you two were here, too.

A full day of fighting wasn't enough to settle our duel, so we decided to break for lunch.

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What's the matter, General? Why aren't you saying anything?

Oh, I tried to stop him, but he went for the ultra spicy mapo tofu anyway. Now he can't stop sweating.

Why don't you stop being so stubborn and either toss it or get it boxed to go?

Sh-shut up... When I say I'll do something... I do it...

Huh? Mr. Nagakura, that outfit...

Oh, this? I bought it at the Saika girl's store so I'd fit in better with the rest of you.

What do you think? Makes me look pretty young, yeah?

The Saika Shop has plenty of fashion-forward designs to suit the tastes of modern youth.

I don't know if I'd say "young" so much as "punk-ass kid."

What was that?

What, your hearing on the way out, Gramps?

Who're you calling Gramps!? 'Sides, at least mentally, you're even older than me!

Now, now, you two. At least you both got to live long lives.

I didn't even get to see my thirtieth birthday.

Uh, g-good point...

Would you cut that out? I can never tell if you're serious or joking when you say things like that.

Why don't we just leave it at that? Long time no see, Nagakura.

Whoa, Mr. Yamanami! It's really you!

They said you were here, but I didn't think I'd actually get to see you again. Man, life's just full of surprises, yeah?

It's good to hear your voice again, Nagakura. I never thought I'd get another chance.

Same here, Mr. Yamanami.

Back then, I... Know what, never mind. What's done is done. No sense dredging up the past.

I agree. However things got where they are, I'm glad we have a chance to see each other again.

Hahahaha! Well then, we oughta get a drink tonight and catch up!

Oh, I see. So you weak-ass man-slayers got yet another addition to your ranks.

That's awfully rich, coming from a weak-ass daimyo who lasted all of five seconds before dying at Okehazama.

Senpai! We have an emergency!

What is it? Is the rice ready?

The Goryoukaku is back! And it's flying again!

What!?

Oh good, you're here. Let's get right into it. Take a look at this.

Y-you're right! That IS the Goryoukaku.

The hell? What's going on here?

This Singularity was all set to disappear soon, but then, right when you came back for lunch...this happened.

That's actually why I came here. To tell you about this, that is.

What is this? Some kind of map?

That's right. This map shows the locations of various treasures that have been scattered from this new Goryoukaku.

Rumor has it that this map shows the location of the Imagawa's secret treasure.

The Imagawa's secret treasure?

The Imagawa excavated a whole bunch of ore infused with spiritual energy from Kai's gold mines.

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I thought there wouldn't be any left. I assumed they used it all for the Goryoukaku, but it looks like I may have been wrong.

Well, Kai does have lots of gold mines, so it's certainly plausible.

Ah!

What is it?

A number of Chaldean Servants just Rayshifted to this Singularity without permission... Perhaps they are hunting the treasure?

Now that you mention it, I haven't seen a bunch of people since morning.

So we've got a Kai gold rush on our hands, huh?

Dammit, they beat me to the punch! We've gotta get moving!

At any rate, we need you to bring everyone back and resolve this Singularity's new anomaly before it becomes a problem.

Now, if you'll excuse me, my afternoon nap isn't going to take itself.

And I still have not had lunch. Goredolf, would you take it from here?

Y-yes, of course.

Still, I have to say, these Singularities just don't feel right without you, er, GUDAGUDA-ing things up!

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Er, treasure's all well and good, but resolving the Singularity still comes first...

Let's go, Master! Now that I've had lunch, good ol' Kenshin here is ready for anything!

I'll come, too. This treasure could help me finance the revival of the Saika. It'll let me expand my food offerings, too.

By the way, General Takeda, you've been real quiet for a while now. You got any idea what's going on?

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Let me guess. That mapo tofu was so spicy you still can't speak, right?

L-let's go...

I knew it.