Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game

The collapse of the Sacred Sakura is the highlight of the first chapter of the game's main storyline.

According to the game's setting, the massive Sacred Sakura tree is rooted deep within the earth, originally serving as a major seal.

This is the site of the ancient Land of Roots, and within the hollowed-out ruins beneath the surface, remnants of the Netherworld's tainted spirits, bound by divine-era sorcery, still linger.

This seal was personally crafted by 'Oohiko no Mikoto,' who was dispatched by Emperor Sujin at the beginning of the Yamato Kingdom to conquer rebels and serve as a general in the eastern lands.

Later, to strengthen this seal, the founding ancestor of Mount Haguro, 'Venerable Nojo,' personally planted this Heavenly Sacred Sakura.

As the Sacred Sakura grew slowly and steadily over time, it gradually gave birth to a guardian deity named Mahora.

However, the Eightfold Blessing Society had long been eyeing the Heavenly Sacred Sakura and this major seal. In the past, they had attempted to secretly carry out conspiracies to destroy the Heavenly Sacred Sakura, but they were thwarted.

But the seeds of disaster were sown long ago...

While recalling the game's plot, Hyakusuke asked Taiso, "For this trip to Dewa Province, which important figures from the main family are accompanying us?"

"The leader is the Second Young Lady, Katsuhana; she is the main family's representative."

Taiso explained succinctly.

"In addition, there are 12 Demon-Slaying Swordsmen from the Blade-Wielding Institute, as well as members of the Toga-Eyed Group and their leader, Master Matsumushi; Representative Akigiki of the Sakaki clan, a branch family, and his subordinates; and sorcerers sent by the Riyo Institute for support, along with servants for logistical work."

He cleared his throat lightly.

"Finally, there's me, you, and that guy named Haruka, bringing over a hundred members of the ninja group. This lineup is truly exaggerated."

"After all, we're going to the number one Kasumi Castle in Dewa Province. Although the current lord is from a samurai family rather than a prestigious exorcist lineage, his bloodline is noble, and this family has held the position of Dewa Province Investigator for generations..."

Hyakusuke thought for a moment and felt he could understand.

"As for the Heavenly Sacred Sakura headquarters, there's even less to say. Their influence on the imperial court is even greater than our Mutsu. If we don't show more sincerity or commit a breach of etiquette, we'll inevitably be looked down upon."

Suddenly, Hyakusuke seemed to remember something and said in a deep voice, "By the way, on this trip to Dewa Province, it seems like I haven't seen any of the Great Lady's people?"

Hyakusuke carefully recalled that most of the people Taiso mentioned came from different factions, including those affiliated with Katsuhana's faction, such as the Sakaki clan, which manages trade and commerce. Akigiki is the clan leader;

Master Matsumushi of the Toga-Eyed Group, a powerful sorcerer and key figure, is also a staunch supporter of the family head, Kokujiki Kousa. He is also a high-ranking member of one of the 'Six Branch Families';

The Blade-Wielding Institute is relatively neutral and shouldn't be easily involved in family factional struggles. The final Riyo Institute is the faction controlled by the former family head, the grandmother of Kohagi and Katsuhana.

The grandmother's name is Kokujiki Mikado, a loli old woman well-liked by many players. She possesses the ability of 'life absorption,' relying on absorbing plant energy to maintain her youth, no, there's no such concept as aging for her.

In addition, although she's not a heroine in the game, she also has a thing with the protagonist, purely an old cow eating young grass...

"But, thinking about it carefully, there really aren't any people from the Great Princess's faction this time?"

Sako Takayuki only serves as the head of the ninja group, and the Sako family is indeed considered to have joined Kohagi's faction.

However, the Sako clan does not directly control the ninja group organization. Hyakusuke and Taiso are not from the Sako faction.

"No, no, no, you forgot about that person~~"

Taiso suddenly smiled bitterly.

"It's that guy we met at Boss Takayuki's place yesterday, the one named Haruka."

...Oh, it's her?

"Senpai, what are you chatting about~~"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind.

In the next moment, Taiso was bumped aside, and the other person snuggled up to Hyakusuke like an affectionate cat.

"We meet again, Hyakusuke-senpai♪"

The speaker was a sweet-looking girl who made a nasal sound and hugged one of Hyakusuke's arms tightly.

"Haruka heard someone saying Haruka's name."

The girl made a passionate voice: "Haruka guessed it must be Hyakusuke-senpai...fufufu! How wonderful~~ Because Haruka also thought of Hyakusuke-senpai, are we telepathic?"

"No, I didn't say that."

Hyakusuke quickly pushed away the female ninja who had already pressed her entire body against him with his right hand, sighed, and caught Taiso's gaze - the latter's eyes were full of teasing laughter.

"Miss Haruka, I was just chatting with Taiso-niisan earlier; you must have misheard."

"Eh?"

The female ninja called Haruka took a step back after being pushed.

Hyakusuke sighed. The other party was his colleague, she looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, her long hair was tied into pigtails on both sides, with a small nose and clear, dark eyes.

"Hyakusuke-senpai is so cold, or is this a game of playing hard to get~~?"

She wasn't discouraged, but instead covered her cheeks with both hands: "But, this is also great, Haruka doesn't hate it."

'I still hope you can hate it a little.'

Hyakusuke knew that he wasn't popular with women, so the reason for this girl's sudden enthusiastic approach made him a little worried.

According to Sako Takayuki, the head of the ninja group, when he called him and Taiso over to introduce this girl named Haruka, Haruka was a female ninja in charge of external intelligence investigation.

She hadn't shown up at the main family before, because she had been in charge of investigating Dewa Province. This time, she was brought over to help.

"Because you are colleagues, please get along well."

Sako Takayuki also told them to take good care of this female ninja.

'She should be a female ninja under the Great Princess, be careful, she is likely to be a spy sent by the faction to gather secrets.'

Taiso exchanged glances with him.

'Don't let her seduce you and leak information, or you'll lose your life.'

Hyakusuke wasn't stupid. He was originally a marginal figure in the Second Young Lady's faction, but recently he had climbed to the position of Chunin because of his merits.

He knew how fierce the internal struggle in the Kokujiki family's viper's nest was. The protagonist in the original work had suffered great losses. Considering his position, he had to be extra careful in this kind of matter, cautious and step-by-step.

"...Hy、ku、su、ke、-ka、kka!!!"

Suddenly, a voice came from a distance.

Hyakusuke thought the voice was a little familiar and quickly turned his head. He saw a girl wearing a crimson crepe silk long kimono waving in this direction from a distance.

Ah, right, he almost forgot about this protagonist.

The girl looked energetic. After getting off the ox cart, she started waving and greeting, and quickly walked in this direction.

"Brother...Sister, be quiet, what kind of behavior is this in public?"

Ayaka, wearing a maple-red kosode, also trotted up to chase after her.

"Ah...this..."

She stopped and her expression was a little stiff.

This guy is still raising his head in front of his stepsister like before.

"Hello, Miss Akira...we meet again, you two."

Hyakusuke was still willing to maintain a good relationship with the protagonist.

"Yes, we meet again."

However, after getting closer, Akira's face was a little red. She had a lot to say, but at the moment she faced Hyakusuke, her mouth opened and closed, but she couldn't say a word.

"Who is this noble person?"

The female ninja Haruka didn't know when she had approached. Her warm arm wrapped around Hyakusuke's left wrist, and her hot body leaned over.

"Senpai, could you introduce us to Taiso-niisan?"

While holding Hyakusuke's hand tightly, she looked at Akira with provocative and mixed hostility.

"Uu..."

Akira instantly felt beast-like hostility, shrinking like a frightened animal.

"This is Miss Akira of the Tsukigara clan."

Hyakusuke quickly pulled his hand out of her arms.

"Haruka, don't be rude in front of this person."

"Hmm."

The female ninja Haruka deliberately answered with a nasal sound.

Well, Hyakusuke suspected she didn't listen at all.

No, from his standpoint, he couldn't order the other party.

If this Haruka's master is the Great Princess, then even he can't do anything about her.

"Miss Akira, I'm really sorry, I was rude, please forgive me."

Haruka apologized insincerely.

"Haruka has something to do, please allow this little girl to leave you for now~~"

She lifted a strand of hair and turned around, secretly sticking out her cute red tongue at Hyakusuke.

'Hyakusuke-senpai, I'll come find you later~~'

A faint whisper was conveyed, and after she quietly said this, she left with cheerful steps.

Hyakusuke could only stare blankly at the departing figure.

'This woman is really a female ninja, what is her origin?'

...

--Th-this, slut, gloomy woman, bitch!

Through the window of the ox cart, and the shikigami for eavesdropping, Kokujiki Katsuhana, who had completely seen this scene, couldn't maintain the cold smile on her face. Her pupils seemed to be burning with raging anger, staring at the departing figure of the female ninja.

"I see..."

The corners of Katsuhana's mouth twitched slightly.

You, you mother dog, don't personally serve as the chief representative, and you say you want to be the guardian of the main family, so that's what it's all about?

You want to take this opportunity to get closer to both of them? Do you really think I'll give you this chance, you woman?

Katsuhana narrowed her eyes and curved her lips, the expression revealed on her face, which still retained the girl's immaturity, was full of malice and blatant ridicule.

"--Dream on!"