"Hanada-kun!"
Gua Shengshutti pulled the hem of her kimono and hurried to Qingnobo's side.
"How? Are you injured?"
Qingden shook his head.
"A thief of this level won't hurt me. It's you, Granny Guasheng."
As Qingdeng spoke, he looked sideways at Granny Guasheng.
"Are you hurt?"
Gua Shengxiu also shook his head, and then imitated Qingdeng's tone just now, half-jokingly:
"A thief of this level won't hurt me."
Qingdeng couldn't help but smile when he heard this.
"Grandma Guasheng, you really scared me just now... I didn't expect you to hide such exquisite skills..."
After he finished speaking, the scene where Gua Shengxiu used a move similar to Aikido to throw away the birthmark face flashed quickly in front of his eyes.
What Qing Teng just said was a double entendre.
The word "scared me" in his words refers to the freckled face and strong man who suddenly appeared and almost killed Gua Shengxiu and Baiju, but also refers to Gua Shengxiu who showed his powerful skills at the critical moment and saved the day.
As a "free fighting enthusiast" who is proficient in grappling, free fighting and other unarmed martial arts, Qingdeng can tell how powerful Gua Shengxiu Shicai's moves are at just one glance - unless he is well versed in martial arts or has experienced hundreds of battles, Don't do it!
As soon as Qingdeng finished speaking, Gua Shengxiu smiled slightly.
"Who do you think I am? I am 'Yoshiwara Doshin'. How can I deserve the name of 'Doshin' if I don't have some time to spare?"
"What's more... just like what I just said to that bastard: when I was fighting against a powerful opponent that young people like you couldn't even imagine, your parents didn't know where to feed themselves."
"To me, the sneak attack by those two bastards just now is not even a 'crisis' - I have experienced more difficult and dangerous adversities and desperate situations than this, and I can't count them all on my hands."
Gua Shengxiu seems unwilling to stay on this topic for too long.
After saying this, she lowered her head and looked at the birthmarked face lying at Qingdeng's feet.
"Who are these guys... They seem to be coming for Baiju..."
Anyone with a little bit of discernment would be able to see that when the birthmark face and the strong man suddenly appeared, their swords were all heading towards Bai Ju.
Gua Shengxiu was tragically implicated just because she was holding Bai Ju.
And what Birthmark Face had just shouted to the strong man - "Don't worry about this old man! It's important to kill Bai Ju!" - further confirmed that their target was indeed Bai Ju.
At this time, Qingdeng suddenly discovered that there was a large dark blue patch on the collarbone of the face with the birthmark.
At first, he thought it was dirt.
But after taking a closer look, I found that this piece of "dirt" was a bit too delicate.
Qingdeng knelt down and opened the skirt of his freckled face.
The complicated tattoos of dragons and phoenixes caught his and Gua Shengxiu's eyes.
"Yakuza..."
Gua Shengxiu frowned while murmuring like this.
Tattoos all over the body - this is the symbol of Yakuza...
Both ancient China and ancient Japan had ink punishment. However, the ink punishment on both sides was slightly different.
In ancient China, the ink punishment was to tattoo characters on the prisoner's face and then apply ink charcoal to represent the mark of crime, which could never be wiped off again.
In ancient Japan, tattoos of different styles were tattooed on the prisoner's forehead, cheeks, arms, neck and other body parts according to the content and nature of the crime.
For example: a person who commits theft will have long black stripes tattooed on his arm.
Others only need to look at the pattern and number of tattoos on his body to know what crimes the person has committed and how many times he has committed them.
Over time, the concept that "people with tattoos are definitely not good people" has become deeply rooted in people's hearts.
The reason why all the Yakuza in the Edo period got tattoos was to express that "from now on they would cut themselves off from normal society and devote themselves wholeheartedly to the underground world."
The idea of "non-mainstream" and "liberating individuality" is not popular nowadays.
Unless you have a funny head, it is impossible for ordinary people in the Edo period to get tattoos - it is no different from writing "I am not a serious person" or "Please come and discriminate against me" directly on your face.
Since the birthmark-faced person's body is covered with tattoos, it means that he must be Yakuza - this is absolutely certain.
"Why is Baiju being targeted by Yakuza..."
Gua Shengxiu said in a deep voice.
"Could it be that...she has offended any Yakuza family?"
Throughout the ages, customs and the underground world have been inseparable.
Because the custom industry is often linked to "huge profits" and "human trafficking".
Edo... no, it should be said that all the Okaya (private prostitution dens) in Japan are basically run by Yakuza, or people with Yakuza background.
There are Yakuza platforms behind many tourist houses in Yoshiwara.
Therefore, "travel girls or tourists accidentally offend Yakuza" - this is not a rare thing in Yoshiwara.
"No...something's not right."
Gua Shengxiu's brows furrowed more and more tightly.
"Even Yakuza wouldn't be able to kill people in the street... He's not a prodigal who always talks about 'fighting the foreigners' and 'killing the gods'..."
Although the Yakuza always give people the impression of being "lawless" and "dare to despise all morals and laws in the world", they are not so arrogant that they dare to do it in public...and they are still in a government-run area like Yoshiwara.
It's a murderous situation.
If Bai Ju really offended any Yakuza family, then there are so many ways for the Yakuza to take revenge. Why would they choose such an extreme and irrational approach as "killing people in the street"?
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"..."
Qingdeng said nothing and looked solemn.
He has far more relevant information than Gua Shengxiu.
Therefore, he had completely different conjectures from Gua Shengxiu.
Last night, after the hard work of Qingto, the Erzhong sisters and others, they successfully abducted Kimura Suma and others.
For the gangster who was chasing Qingdeng everywhere, this was no small piece of news that could be seen and forgotten.
As their important informants, Kimura Suma and Hosaka Genzo were kidnapped by unknown persons at the same time... It was impossible for the gang not to feel something strange.
Yuuki Kamenosuke, who was responsible for contacting Kimura Suma and Hosaka Genzo, would always talk to Shirogiku Yunyu whenever he came to Yoshiwara.
The gangsters should be well aware of Yuuki Kamenosuke's temperament.
Kimura Suma and Hosaka Genzo just "disappeared" last night, and then Baiju was attacked by an unknown Yakuza of unknown origin tonight...
To say it was a coincidence, it was too much of a coincidence.
——To kill people and silence them...
Qingdeng's eyes gradually became sharp.
At this time, chaotic breathing and footsteps sounded behind Qingdeng and Gua Shengxiu.
"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! The melon-born mother-in-law!"
The officers of the Shirobei Club escorted the strong man who had passed out and swarmed in front of Qingdeng and Kuashengxiu.
"Grandma Guasheng, what is going on here? Who are these two samurai? How dare you brandish a vicious blade on the streets of Yoshiwara... This must be a bit too courageous!"
The leader of the official mission, a very plump fat man, asked at a loss.
Qingden noticed that whether this fat man or other officials of the Shirobei Club, when facing Gua Shengxiu, both their expressions and demeanor were very humble, and they looked like they didn't even dare to breathe.
It's no wonder, after all, Kua Shengxiu is the "super old man" of Shirobei Club.
Not only does he have more than 70 years of work experience, but he is also highly capable, highly respected, and has made countless outstanding achievements - who wouldn't feel shuddering when faced with such seniority?
"This question... I also want to know the answer."
Gua Shengxiu sighed heavily.
"Anyway, let's take them into custody first. Then hand them over to the execution center for processing."
The fat man nodded vigorously several times.
Just as the fat man waved his hand and motioned to his subordinates to pull up the face with the birthmark that was still lying on the ground, Qingdeng interrupted abruptly:
"I'm sorry, Granny Guasheng, can you leave these two to me?"
"Um?"
A confused and meaningful gaze fell on Qingdeng.
"Hanada-kun, do you mean... do you know who they are?"
Qingdeng hesitated for a while and then said slowly.
"I'm not sure yet. But...I have a general guess."
"……All right."
Gua Shengxiu stared straight at Qingdeng without blinking, her bright eyes flashing with thought.
After a moment, she nodded gently.
"I understand... In that case, I'll leave these two to you."
"Grateful."
Qingdeng bowed to Gu Shengxiu with a grateful look on his face.
"Eh? Eh?"
The fat man looked confused.
"Grandma Guasheng, is this really okay? Handing such an important prisoner to someone who is not even an official?"
"I will bear all the responsibilities."
The melons grow on the beautiful road.
"If Shirobei-sama or anyone else comes to question you, I will personally explain it to them."
Since Gua Shengxiu has already talked about it, Fatty is too embarrassed to say anything more.
Suddenly, the fat man seemed to have recalled something. He was startled for a moment, and then said quickly:
"Ah... By the way, speaking of the 'Principal Office'... Granny Guasheng, I have something very important to report to you."
"Important things? Say."
"After reports, 'Nioh' Tachibana Aoden is currently hiding in Yoshihara, and the execution office has dispatched a large number of officials to search here."
"'Nioh' Tachibana Aoden?"
Gua Shengxiu let out a low exclamation.
"Nioh is in Yoshiwara...? Is this true? Who reported this?"
"I don't know, the reporter is anonymous. As for whether Nioh is really in Yoshiwara... it depends on the results of the search by the officers."
Having said this, the fat man paused for a moment, and then continued with a lewd laugh:
"If Nioh is really hiding here... then he is quite sexy~~ He actually hides in a place where such beauties gather, hehehe~~"
If in normal times, Qingden would have retorted twice if he heard such remarks that tainted his innocence.
Qingdeng doesn't like people calling him pornographic - it's all nonsense!
He just likes three girls at the same time and wants to form a big happy family with them!
First of all, he loves openly and openly. He neither cheats nor hides.
Secondly, he truly loves the General Secretary and others, and his love for the General Secretary and others is the same and equal. He neither favors anyone nor neglects anyone.
Thirdly, he will never have sex with girls other than Souji and others. With the financial resources, fame, and social status that Qingteng currently possesses, he only needs to twitch his index finger, and hundreds of girls will be willing to do it.
They lined up to get into his bed, but he didn't do that.
Except for the fact that the number of girls he loves is a little bit more, no matter from which angle you look at it, he is truly a "pure lover"!
Talking about a "pure love party" porn... isn't this just nonsense?
However, no matter how unhappy he was, Qingdeng could no longer care about the fat man's slander.
Because his face was covered with a bamboo hat, others didn't notice at all - under the bamboo hat, Qingdeng's face was filled with a look of astonishment.
——Am I exposed?
Qingdeng felt that his limbs suddenly became stiff, and his emotions were wrapped around his body like vines.
——No. No. Impossible...
——I haven’t taken off my bamboo hat since I entered Yoshihara.
——The sword on his waist was also replaced by Echizen's Hitachi Mori Kaneshige, which even everyone in the Imperial Guard Hall had never seen before.
——Logically speaking, it is impossible for anyone to discover me...
——Could it be that... it's a coincidence?
——Someone found someone who looked very similar to me in Yoshiwara, so he reported it to the police.
——If this is the case...then my luck is indeed very bad tonight...!
——It’s troublesome...
——Currently, a large number of officials are gathering in Yoshiwara in search of Nioh...I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to leave this place later...
Qingdeng thought to himself.
Because he was too focused, he didn't notice that Gua Shengxiu on the side was quietly tilting her eyes, secretly looking at him with intriguing eyes...
"Grandma Guasheng!"
Suddenly, an anxious female voice interrupted Qingdeng's thoughts.
It turned out to be white chrysanthemum.
Bai Ju ignored that she was barefoot and trotted towards Guashengxiu in three steps and two steps at a time.
"Grandma Guasheng! Are you injured?"
When she shouted these words, Bai Ju swooped down and got into Gua Shengxiu's arms.
"I'm fine."
There is a tenderness between Gua Shengxiu's eyebrows.
She raised her hand and pinched Bai Ju's pretty face.
"What can this little thief do to me?"
Gua Shengxiu patted Bai Ju's back a few times, then raised his head and looked directly at Qingdeng.
"Okay, Hanada-kun, thanks to you, I finally got Baiju back... Then, let's fulfill the promise between you and me."
The "promise" Gua Shengxiu mentioned naturally refers to Qingdeng's agreement with her in advance that "after he finds Bai Ju, he will be given time and space to get along with Bai Ju. He has some things to ask Bai Ju."
"Um."
Qingdeng responded softly and continued:
"This is not a good place to talk... let's find a quiet place."
Gua Shengxiu nodded slightly.
"That's right. Then... come to my house."
"your home?"
"My home happens to be nearby."
Speaking of this, Gua Sheng smiled.
"My home is quite big. You are welcome to come to my home. I will lend you my home and you can stay as long as you want."
…
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Yoshiwara, residential area——
Under the leadership of Gua Shengxiu, Qingden brought Baiju to the residential area of Yoshihara.
This is a place where ordinary town residents living in Yoshiwara gather.
This place is no different from the longhouse outside.
[Nagaya: A very common house style in the Edo period, a type of collective housing. Simply put, it is a "townhouse". Your east wall is my west wall. Each longhouse is an apartment, a community
, the number of residents inside can range from a few households to dozens of households]
Playful children can be seen everywhere.
Clothes lines hanging between two houses can be seen everywhere.
You can see people saying hello to Gua Shengxiu everywhere.
"Oh! Grandma Guasheng! Why did you come back so early today?"
"Grandma Guasheng! Good evening!"
"Huh? Granny Guasheng, the warrior behind you is a stranger. Who is he?"
Seeing this, Ayono couldn't help but sigh once again for the goodwill of "Yoshihara is of the same mind".
After passing one after another, which were either lively or quiet, wide or narrow, a group of three people stopped in front of a small private house.
——This is... Grandma Guasheng's home...?
Qingdeng subconsciously showed a dumbfounded expression, unable to hide the surprise on his cheeks.
how to say……
To put it in terms of high emotional intelligence - Gua Shengxiu's home is like an unfolding timeline, and you can feel the rich history.
To put it in terms of low emotional intelligence - Gua Shengxiu’s family portraits and cultural relics...
"My house may be a little shabby, please forgive me."
Guasheng turned his head and said quietly to Qingden with an apology on his face, then unlocked the door and opened the door with a "squeak" because it was too old, so when he pushed and pulled it, there would be a sharp "squeak" sound.
Qingdeng followed Guasheng and Baiju walked through the door.
As soon as he entered the house, Qingdeng was so surprised by the scene inside that he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Although Gua Shengxiu's home is very old, it is extremely clean.
The layout of the house is a very classic "Japanese-style structure".
After passing the entrance, there is a living room that has the functions of "kitchen", "living room", and "dining room". There is a stove and other cooking utensils in one corner of the living room.
Behind the living room is the bedroom.
There are no toilets - which is normal.
There are generally no private toilets in longhouses.
There is at least one public toilet in each longhouse, and everyone can go to these public toilets for convenience.
A large hook hangs from the ceiling in the center of the living room, and a small stove is dug underneath. When eating or warming up, I sit next to the stove. There is a large soup pot hanging on the hook.
Qingdeng stood in the center of the living room and glanced around from left to right - the furnishings in the room were very simple, with almost no furniture.
However, two things attracted Qingdeng's attention.
The first thing was a pillar—a pillar with a deep ravine on it.
Qingden blinked and looked carefully.
Soon, he discovered that this deep and long ravine seemed to be composed of countless knife marks.
Constantly scratching the same position with a knife... Over time, this deep groove was formed.
As for the second thing that caught Qingdeng's attention... it was a wanted notice.
"Grandma Guasheng, what is this?"
Qingdeng asked as he slowly walked towards a particularly conspicuous wanted notice posted on a wall in the living room.
"Oh, this..."
An intriguing color appeared on Gua Shengxiu's face.
"This... is my lover's wanted order~~"
"lover?!"
Qingdeng suppressed his broken voice and his disbelief. At the same time, he eagerly leaned down and read out the name of the person written on the wanted notice word by word.
"Ogata...Yishi...?"
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