Narita Ujinaga probably felt that Kaihime's disdainful attitude made him seem too cowardly, so he quickly explained to Qin Mo.

"Oh! It's never too much to be cautious when dealing with Tokugawa Ieyasu. After you return to Japan, father-in-law, carefully inquire whether the Tokugawa family has any... connections to the Great Xia!"

"...Your Highness is wise. I came here for this very reason. I sent spies to infiltrate the Tokugawa family. They reported that since last year, people from the Great Xia have been frequently entering and leaving Tokugawa Ieyasu's residence. These people... used to be from the Toyotomi family."

Narita Ujinaga was greatly amazed by Qin Mo's foresight. The trend of Japan in recent years had indeed matched Qin Mo's previous guesses. With the Toyotomi family's stagnation, the Tokugawa family was rising rapidly and now had the momentum to replace the Toyotomi family.

"What are your plans for the future, Father-in-law?" Qin Mo poured a cup of tea for Narita Ujino, prompting the old man to quickly decline.

"Your Highness, isn't Tokugawa Ieyasu's ambition to bring all of Japan under his control... a bit too ambitious?"

"His appetite is indeed too great. I wonder if my father-in-law has any ideas on how to stop the Tokugawa clan?"

Narita felt relieved. He was afraid that Qin Mo would ignore the situation in Japan and let things take their course. As long as Qin Mo had designs on Japan, his own value would increase greatly!

"Your Highness, although my Ninja Castle is small and has a small population, it still has some connections in Japan. As long as I take the lead in making contact, the Tokugawa family will not be able to get what they want!"

"Is your father-in-law facing any difficulties?"

“Your Highness is wise. I have heard that the Tokugawa family seems to have acquired some kind of ‘arquebus’ from the dwarves. It is quite powerful, so... I would like to ask Kai to go home and visit his family!”

"What a damn old fox, he's even learned how to use someone else's power to intimidate others," Qin Mo cursed inwardly, looking at the seemingly honest-looking Narita clan head.

"Oh! It's been several years since I've been back to Japan. Your Highness, it would be good for me to go home for a visit!"

"You'd better stay home and breastfeed my baby! Don't think I don't know what you're up to. Are you planning to challenge that Miyamoto swordsman or something?"

Kaihime had barely shown her little tail when Qin Mo nipped it in the bud, and all she cared about was fulfilling her dream—to become the number one expert in Japan.

"Lord Miyamoto is already very old. If I don't challenge him now... I'll never have another chance!" Kaihime threw the child onto a chair and argued with Qin Mo.

Qin Mo glanced at him disdainfully and said, "You're getting more and more pathetic. What's so great about challenging Miyamoto Musashi? You can find a smaller target, like... challenging me!"

Kaihime's hard-won courage vanished instantly. Did she not know how monstrous Qin Mo was now? If they really fought hand-to-hand, making her scream "Jamaitai" all night long was no joke.

"Kai, how's the selection process for your personal guard going?"

"Your Highness, as you instructed, we have conducted several rounds of screening, and all of them are absolutely loyal warriors."

Whenever Qin Mo discussed official business with Kaihime, Kaihime would respond very formally, allowing her to indulge in her role as a female general.

"Is the outfit change complete?"

"Your Highness, in the first half of the year, all the rifles were replaced with Type II rifles, and a standard artillery brigade was established."

"Send three thousand men to escort Princess Atsuhime and Princess Maki back to Japan!"

Kaihime's eyes flickered for a moment, then she sighed inwardly and replied, "Yes, sir!"