>>6028219>>6028308>>6030364>>6035020You respond with measured honesty, "I am agnostic, unconcerned with heaven or hell, only with the here and now." Yabushige chuckles, visibly both amused and impressed by your forthrightness. "A clever man," he remarks appreciatively. He gestures to his attendants, instructing briskly, "This one is interesting! Take him to a house, have him bathed, fed, and dressed in proper attire!" The Portuguese priest, displeased by this turn of events, protests vehemently, "Pirate must die, Yabushige-sama!" Yabushige rolls his eyes and snorts dismissively, "Do you have proof he's actually a pirate?" The priest flails his arms, insisting, "Lord! Danger! Pirate must die!" Yabushige exhales sharply, a clear sign of his impatience. "I don't have time for this Christian nonsense. Fine. You can have the pilot. We'll do it in my special way. But the interesting one lives. For now." John Blackthorne's complexion turns ashen with uncertainty as he's dragged away by Yabushige's men. "What did he say? Where are they taking me?" he calls out to you in desperation. Your heart sinks; you can't bring yourself to reveal the grim truth. You are then led to a traditional Japanese house, where you undergo a thorough bathing, are served a hearty meal, and dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. However, the tranquility is abruptly broken by distant screams that send chills down your spine. "What are they doing to Blackthorne?" you ask anxiously, turning to a servant who simply shakes her head and responds, "The Anjin is being boiled alive. This is Yabushige-sama’s preferred method for executing prisoners." The horror of her words hits you hard. Even though Blackthorne might not be the peaceful merchant he claimed to be, and could indeed be a pirate responsible for the deaths of many innocent Catholics, the savagery of such an execution deeply troubles your conscience. As you ponder these thoughts, the door to your room swings open. A stunningly beautiful young Japanese woman in a vibrant red kimono enters and bows gracefully. "This is Kiku, the most celebrated courtesan in Izu. Be grateful that my uncle, Yabushige-sama, has chosen her to spend the night with you," Omi, the young samurai you previously met, announces coldly, his face showing clear displeasure before he leaves. Kiku, the seductive courtesan, meets your eyes with a respectful yet enticing gaze. "It is my honor to serve and my duty to please," she says softly. Caught between the allure of the beautiful woman before you and the haunting screams of the dying Englishman, you are unsure of how to proceed.
>You politely refuse Kiku's offer.>You decide to lose your virginity to the beautiful Japanese courtesan.>You consider taking your own life, hoping to reset to a moment where you might alter your choices and rescue Blackthorne.>Uncertain of how many chances you have left, you decide against risking your life for Blackthorne, a man you hardly know.>Other 