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Chapter 2201, Page 2199: The real world is the only standard of cognition.

Chapter 2201, page 2.199: The real world is the only standard of cognition.

Now, the vengeful spirit of Lady Hosokawa, awakened once again, has possessed Chisa Asahina.

Asahina Chisa, her back wound stitched up with gold thread, slowly regains consciousness. She continues weaving a set of golden Nanban (Southern Barbarian) armor. Unlike the "(Nanban) Dokuzu" (a type of armor) imitated by Japanese craftsmen, the exquisitely magnificent golden armor worn by Asahina Chisa is the true Nanban Dokuzu. It is a style of plate armor representing the pinnacle of medieval European weaponry, said to have originally been introduced to Japan from Europe through trade and other means. During the reign of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, four complete sets of Nanban armor were acquired through various channels and made into the Japanese Nanban Dokuzu, which were then issued to top daimyo, hence their rarity.

However, as the old saying goes, there is no harm without comparison.

To be fair, although a rumor circulated later that ancient Japan lacked iron, leading to the claim that Sengoku period armor was made of easily broken bamboo, it's undeniable that while Japanese iron armor looked impressive, its defensive capabilities were actually quite poor. Because the iron plates were very thin, a typical set of foot soldier armor weighed only 4 to 5 kilograms, compared to the Ming Dynasty armor of the same period, which often weighed 45 jin (approximately 26.8 kilograms). Foot soldier armor weighed less than a fraction of Ming Dynasty armor. It wasn't just ordinary soldiers' armor that was inadequate; the armor of Sengoku period shoguns and daimyo, for which many artifacts survive, also showed poor defensive capabilities. Even the "Nanban-do," modeled after European plate armor and considered the most defensive armor of its time, appeared imposing and highly protective, but its weight revealed its weaknesses.

The surviving complete set of Sakakibara Yasumasa's "Nippon Nanban Koto" weighs only 8.5 kg, while Tokugawa Ieyasu's "Nippon Kintōbi Koto" weighs only 6.2 kg. What the Ming army considered merely a makeshift suit of iron was actually the typical weight of Japanese armor. This explains why Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Japanese army, when facing Ming reinforcements, marveled at the Ming armor's ability to withstand arrows and leave no mark from swords.

As for the power of the cannons that were later praised to the skies.

Yes, according to historical records, during the Imjin War in Korea, Admiral Li Rubai was hit in the head by a cannonball but was not seriously injured. The famous anti-Japanese general Wu Weizhong was shot in the chest but still shouted orders to urge the troops on.

Their weapons and equipment are inferior.

What about the legendary Japanese Sengoku generals who were later revered as supernatural figures?

Historical records state that Tachibana Muneshige, a famous Japanese general known as "the unparalleled warrior of the West," attempted to ambush the Ming army during the Battle of Byeokjegwan. As a result, his trusted retainer (Kim Ka-wa) was shot and killed by Li Rumei, and 1800 of the 3000 personal guards he brought to Korea were killed in the battle. He then fled back to Japan in a panic.

Is that alright?

My Great Ming Dynasty is nothing more than a simplified version of the Han Dynasty, and we don't have any impressive achievements to show for ourselves.

The final verdict is: no submission, no tribute, no marriage alliances; the emperor guards the nation's gates, and the monarch dies for the state.

In fact, a simple side-by-side comparison will make it clear whether something is a real historical event or an artistic embellishment. Similarly, for those who want to learn history through movies or games, "the real world is the only true benchmark." For example, the Rome in the movies and the Rome of history are not the same thing. Compared to the Han Dynasty, Rome was a backward slave-owning empire. Likewise, the so-called famous generals of Japan's Sengoku period couldn't even defeat Ming Dynasty generals. How can they be considered equals to Lü Bu?

Getting back to the point, that's all.

The golden statue of the Virgin Mary, tainted by malevolent energy, transformed into flowing golden threads. These threads first stitched up the wound on Asahina Chisa's back where her spine had been severed, and then meticulously wove into a golden Nanban (Southern Barbarian) battle suit.

"Ah..." With a lazy sigh, Asahina Chisa slowly stood up, leaning on a golden spear that was rapidly taking shape.

This long spear, also imbued with Nanban (Southern Barbarian) style, is a rare combination of a flintlock spear and a bayonet from the Edo period. The shaft is a straight handle for easy swinging, and the bayonet is a double-edged structure that encircles the barrel, allowing for proper ballistics. It's suitable for both stabbing and shooting. Furthermore, the tapered shaft, which widens slightly near the handle, seems to hold a hidden secret.

The moment Asahina Chisa reopened her eyes, a golden eye formed behind her.

A flash of golden light.

"Be careful!" Consort Xing Xiaolu pointed her finger, and scales blooming like flower petals formed a round shield out of thin air.

With a clang, sparks flew. The serpent-scale silver shield blocked the golden musket's fatal blow. Asahina Chisa, who had started her attack with zero frames, flashed a demonic light in her eyes. The golden musket fired directly at her. "Bang—"

The serpent-scaled silver shield shattered instantly, scattering in all directions. The demonized projectile split in two, simultaneously striking the vital points of Consort Xing Xiaolu and Consort Xu Jingshan.

At the last second, the razor-sharp snake tail used a "snake-like movement" technique to dodge the fatal blow.

"Don't let her golden eye lock onto you," Wu Chen instructed his female companion. "Use hit-and-run tactics, look for opportunities to defeat her."

"Yes, ma'am!" The two concubines, in their half-demon form, immediately swung their snake tails, moving left and right while occasionally attacking the vital points of the throat with throwing knives.

It was as if fire was breaking out on all sides. Streams of fire shot towards Chisa Asahina, but the now-fat, cone-shaped spear shaft immediately erected a shield to block the attack.

This golden musket combines the functions of a gun, blade, and shield into one, offering both offensive and defensive capabilities. It must be a uniquely crafted, custom-made weapon. Moreover, it may very well have originally belonged to Lady Hosokawa. Or perhaps, according to her wishes, it was "woven from gold thread" from the statue of the Virgin Mary.

Asahina Chisa, who had raised her shield, exchanged fire with the two princesses from a distance. The demon-transformed bullets and the blade snake throwing knives collided head-on, and for a moment, it was impossible to determine the winner.

After several attempts to lock onto the target with Golden Eye failed, Asahina Chisa suddenly raised her gun and fired into the air.

"Boom—" With a powerful strike, the sound was like thunder.

A beam of demonic light shot straight into the sky, then exploded with a bang, transforming into a rain of fire. Amidst the fire rain, countless demonic orbs, accompanied by the wails of ghosts, plummeted down.

The powerful attack that covered the entire area was seen through by Wu Chen's True Sight, which vanished in an instant: "She is releasing demons."

One after another, the menacing demonic pills struck the corpses of the Blackfinger Gang assassins lying around the azure house. However, these twitching corpses could not withstand the onslaught of the malevolent energy and exploded with a bang. The remaining vengeful spirits were devoured, transforming into an even larger demonic pill that roamed wildly across the vast battlefield.

They all rushed into the remains of Ukon Saegusa, the leader of the Blackfinger Party.

The ever-emerging malevolent energy stretched every pore of his body into terrifying demonic eyes. Accompanied by the hellish cries of Catholics slaughtered in the Shimabara Rebellion, Amakusa Shiro possessed the Black Finger Gang leader, Saegusa Ukon, and descended to the mortal realm.

Most chillingly, the two consorts could hear sounds of joy in the cries of the Catholics in hell.

It is said that during the Shimabara Rebellion, 37,000 farmers perished. 34,000 died in battle, and the 3,000 surviving women and children were all beheaded within three days of the castle's fall. Folklore says they all gladly accepted their deaths. While this idea of ​​gladly accepting death sounds absurd, the then 18-year-old Kai no Kami Terutsuna, the son of Matsudaira Izu no Kami and the supervising officer of the punitive expedition, did indeed write this in his diary: "The remaining girls (children and women) actually rejoiced at being beheaded; this is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, presumably due to the pervasive influence of their sectarianism."

"Fourth Sister, I'll leave the outside to you. I'll handle things here," Consort Xing Xiaolu said decisively.

"Eldest sister, be careful!" Consort Xu Jingshan immediately rushed outside.