Makoto Sanada looked at the majestic ship opposite and scanned it, trying to find the figure of the legendary shrine maiden.

It is said that this priestess summoned pure fire on the sea and eliminated filth. She was called "the priestess who appeared in the human god" and was sought after by the people.

But for Makoto Sanada, this is just a trick to win people's hearts. Since ancient times, all the priestesses have claimed that they are the true chosen ones by God and are chosen by the gods, in order to declare their legitimacy.

Now Amber is just one of these priestesses.

In fact, Makoto Sanada did not believe that this shrine maiden was really as talented as the legend said. He thought that this was just the reputation her family created for her so that the ignorant masses could support her lies.

He didn't see the witch as he wished, but it didn't matter. He just tried to stop her a little and let her know who is in power on this island now.

Makoto Sanada saw a priest in charge of the shrine and a man dressed as a ronin standing at the bow. The two were looking at this side and whispering.

At this time, he saw the observer on the opponent's main mast began to wave the flag in his hand.

"We come to help you?"

Makoto Sanada read out the content of the flag signal.

"What do these idiots want to do?"

When he was a little curious, he saw the man dressed as a ronin raised his hand.

The next moment, the ship, which was originally lying across the middle of the waterway, suddenly began to move forward.

The boat was going very fast and it happened so suddenly that no one could react.

Makoto Sanada lost his balance and fell on the deck, knocking out half of his tooth.

He got up and shouted hurriedly.

"Who the hell is driving this boat? Stop it now?"

However, the sailor's answer was unexpected.

"We have no sail, sir, all our sails are furled..."

Makoto Sanada looked up at his mast. Indeed, all the sails were furled. Logically, the ship should not be able to move even a single step.

Is there an undercurrent, or...

He turned his head to look at the boat carrying the shrine maiden that was slowly sailing through the channel. At the bow of the boat were two people. The priest was covering his face with a fan, so his expression could not be seen. The other ronin was waving his hand as if to see them off.

"Sir, we are going very fast and out of control. I, I can't control the rudder!"

cried the sailor, in great confusion.

Makoto Sanada hurried to the rudder, pushed the sailor away, and tried to control the rudder. However, no matter how Makoto Sanada turned it, the ship continued to move forward at a very high speed and headed towards the open sea.

"There are reefs ahead, be careful, there are reefs ahead!"

The lookout yelled a few times, and Sanada Makoto also saw that there were several reefs standing on the ocean ahead. If the ship hit them at the current speed, it would definitely sink!

But he had no way of controlling the ship!

"Abandon ship, abandon ship, everyone abandon ship!"

Makoto Sanada shouted hurriedly.

He ordered the sailors to abandon ship and escape in a hurry, while he himself sat on the ship and made a final attempt.

Seeing that the boat was about to hit the reef, he became anxious, dropped the rudder, ran to the port side, and jumped into the sea.

However, the expected impact did not come.

The ship just stopped at a distance in front of the reef. From the view under the water, it can be seen that the bottom of the ship was almost touching the reef. If it moved forward a little further, it would have run aground or collided.

The boat floated on the swaying waves, as if mocking Sanada Makoto's panic.

He waved his arms in the water and saw in the distance, a message was sent out by flag signals on the ship that had entered the harbor.

"Bon Voyage."

Sanada Makoto cursed.

…

"The technique just now was so powerful that I couldn't even figure out how it was accomplished."

When the ship entered the port and began to dock, Xia Dao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

It was obvious that Lu Ban had used some kind of technique just now, but his level was very high. Xia Dao believed that he did not see through his arrangement. He originally thought that Lu Ban was just a country wanderer, but he did not expect that he had such a high level of technique. He could not help but look up to him.

"It's just a trifle."

Lu Ban saw that there were many people gathered at the port.

These people were either holding umbrellas or wearing petals on their heads in the cherry blossom rain. They included men, women, old and young. Most of them were wearing plain clothes, which were better than those on the boat. They must be civilians on the island.

In their hands, they were holding signs and banners that read "Welcome the present-day shrine maiden" and "Welcome the shrine maiden," and it seemed that they were here to welcome Kohaku.

"I don't know if he is here sincerely to wait for the miko, or if he was bought by someone else to flatter her."

Xia Dao said something.

Amber had previously demonstrated her power as a priestess, and now Lu Ban also has some strength. Xia Dao felt that Amber had a great chance of winning, so Lu Ban might be second only to her in the future, so it wouldn't be a problem to get closer to her.

If only Amber favored Lu Ban, Xia Dao would not have such an attitude. After all, if Lu Ban himself was weak, even if he was supported by Amber to the position, he would definitely be backstabbed by others in the future.

Only when you are strong can you sit firmly.

"There are rumors circulating around the island that the Miko-sama is going to replace the current Miko-sama. The implication is that they want to lead the Sanada family into a fight with the Miko-sama so that they can benefit from it."

Xia Dao explained.

"Speaking of which, if Kohaku gets the position of the next head priestess, when will she inherit the position and perform the ceremony?"

Lu Ban realized it later.

The current head priestess is still alive and well, and it seems that she can continue to undertake the work of purification. Even if Amber wins the election, she should have to wait for a while before she can succeed to the throne. Doesn't that mean that I will have to stay in this world for several months or even several years?

"Immediately, Master Lu Ban, you may not be aware that once the successor is confirmed, the current High Priestess will immediately abdicate and allow the new Son of God to ascend the Son of God Pavilion. In fact, the selection of the High Priestess means that the power of the current Son of God is almost exhausted. At most one year, the Lord in the Son of God Pavilion will not be able to control the Pure Fire. Therefore, the candidate must inherit this position before she becomes weak."

After saying that, Xia Dao pointed to the enthusiastic and excited crowd below.

"The selection process has already begun. Starting from tomorrow, the next head priestess will be selected within seven days at the latest."

"That was really fast."

Lu Ban glanced at the cabin and saw a girl wearing a red and white shrine maiden costume and a Chihaya with pine and crane patterns slowly walking out from the shadows.

She saw the cherry blossoms falling outside, raised one hand, and gently picked up a few petals.

There was a hint of melancholy and sadness between her eyebrows, and this kind of melancholy was just right for the girl in this warm sunshine.

The cheers of the people at the port became louder and more intense.

When Amber saw Lu Ban, she smiled a smile even more beautiful than the warm sun and falling cherry blossoms.