Otaku Witch

Among the villagers, Sanada Wife was also very conflicted; they thought they had brought misfortune to the village and felt guilty upon seeing the village chief like this. However, they didn't have the courage to stand up.

They were not afraid to die, but their children were still young.

But seeing the village chief about to be kicked to death, they couldn't bear it any longer. They exchanged a glance and prepared to risk it all.

Just then....

Screech.....

An eagle's cry echoed through the sky, followed by a small figure descending from the heavens, bringing dazzling silver-white flashes of the sword.

In the next moment, the samurai who was humiliating the old village chief was already split neatly in half. Even in death, her twisted face remained full of savagery.

Yagyū Shinkage-ryū, Sanada Kana, has arrived.

The little witch drew her sword to shield the villagers behind her. Despite her small stature, she mustered up the courage to stand off against the samurai, who were like wolves surrounding her.

"Impressive swordsmanship, but where did a village girl like you learn such advanced swordsmanship? It's evident; you must be an accomplice of that Battosai."

The samurai leader was startled for a few seconds by this scene but then exclaimed with wild joy.

She initially thought that the previous family of three was already rare beauties. She hadn't expected yet another extraordinary one to appear. This little girl might only seem eight or nine years old, but it's clear at a glance she's a budding beauty and will undoubtedly become exceptional as she grows older.

Moreover, at such a young age, she possesses witch-level Magic Power and outstanding swordsmanship. Marvelous! This surely can fetch a high price.

As a servant of the Chinese Clan, the samurai leader was well aware of what the masters desired. Money and wealth were long boring to the clan, mere numbers. What the patriarchs truly sought were beauties, especially those with great potential. It meant superior bloodlines and stronger heirs, ensuring the family's continuation.

Even if all else fails, taking her as a pet would work.

The samurai leader herself was in such a position; she was bought by the patriarchs at a young age. Unfortunately, her looks didn't appeal to them, so she was only taught some swordsmanship to serve as a guardian.

But as long as she presents this little girl to the master, the master would surely reward her well.

The samurai leader felt a fiery ambition in her heart.

And just as she was entertaining these thoughts, the little girl fearlessly launched an attack on her.

"Ha ha, overestimating your capabilities."

The samurai leader couldn't help but sneer.

Then she effortlessly parried the full-force strike from this little creature.

She was different from the weaklings who were killed just moments ago. With her strength, she ought to have been more than just an underground guardian. If not for her looks dragging her down, she could have been a close guardian for the lady patriarchs.

And the powerful blow from the samurai leader sent Sanada Kana flying. The little witch's arm was immediately fractured, and she coughed up blood.....

"Kana...."

The Sanada Wife rushed to catch their daughter, filled with heartache as well as despair.

They originally felt relieved thinking at least their elder daughter wasn't home and could escape unharmed. How did this foolish child still walk into the trap?

Lying weakly in her mothers' arms, the little witch felt pain all over her body, but her heart hurt even more than her body.

"Damn it, I still couldn't protect anything in the end? If only I had grown a bit more, if only I had more time to practice my swordsmanship."

The little witch thought to herself.

She only blamed herself for not practicing diligently in the past few days, wishing she could become even a bit stronger right now.

But, in reality, there are no ifs; looking at the samurai leader clad in great armor, walking forward like an evil ghost, their family felt despair. The little witch shed tears of bitterness.

"Cackling, you're crying now, huh? Cry, scream all you want. Your collusion with Battosai is evident. Even if you cry your eyes out and scream till your throat breaks, there's no one on this island who can save you. Blame Battosai for angering the Chinese Clan Patriarchs. She will soon share the same fate as you...."

The samurai leader threatened, she truly loved the feeling of toying with the fates of the weak at will. Her ugly face beneath the mask smiled even more hideously.

And then.....

Then, as the cool mountain breeze blew, the samurai's head flew into the sky like a dandelion blown by the wind, including that of the samurai leader.

The head hidden beneath the armor's hood rolled out from the helmet.

Yes, indeed very ugly.

Amidst the wind, a small ninja figure appeared.

"Pfft, who are you to judge my esteemed Ghost King?"

Scythe Weasel Witch spat at the grotesque head.

Such a twist left the villagers a bit dazed.

Sanada Kana, however, quickly breathed a sigh of relief. Thank Amaterasu, the village and everyone are saved, so fortunate.

.....Within Sanada Shin Village.....