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After seeing Aoto smash Ogiwara's porcelain bowl, Kondo Isamu on the high platform immediately stood up, raised the military accessories in his hand high, and shouted:
"White, wins!"
"Ohhhhhhhhhh-!"
The White team soldiers cheered in unison, and the sound waves like a roaring mountain and a tsunami rushed into the sky.
The red team members, led by Hijikata Toshizo, all showed depressed expressions.
However, it was regrettable and unwilling to give up. They did not do anything extraordinary.
Even Hijikata Toshizo, who had always had a bad temper, just sighed and scratched his scalp.
There were vicious incidents on the field where the results were not acknowledged or the winners were treated coldly.
In the final analysis, this is just a friendly match with a more entertaining nature.
What's more, the opponents they face are still two monsters, Aomori and Souji.
Therefore, even if you lose, you will not feel a strong sense of frustration.
"Did you lose...hahahahaha!"
Ogiwara Zha touched his forehead, which was empty except for a red cloth band, and let out a free and happy laugh.
"Ayong, well done! With such strength, you are the well-deserved fourth-generation head of the natural Rishin-ryu clan!"
"Thanks for the compliment, but I am Tachibana Aoden."
The red team soldier on the side quickly corrected:
"Ogiwara-senpai! This is not the junior master! The junior master is over there! This is Tachibana Aoden!"
"Huh? Isn't this Ayong?"
The old man returned to his sleepwalking look.
At this time, Qingdeng's side heard a call coming from far to near at a very fast speed:
"Tachibana-kun!"
Qingden turned his head subconsciously - before his eyes could focus, his field of vision was blocked by something.
Souji ran up to Qingden in one stride, jumped slightly, wrapped his arms skillfully around his neck, and hung his two little feet in the air, hanging on his body like a koala.
"Are you playing this again..."
Qingto smiled helplessly, then put his backhand around Souji's back, and using the momentum of Souji's attack, he used his heels as the axis to hold Souji and spin around in circles.
The director-general particularly likes this game.
Whenever she is in a good mood, she will always jump up, hug Qingdeng's neck, and then ask Qingdeng to hold her and spin her, preferably with such force that her feet can float up.
Although today's "red and white battle" is an easy game for both Qingnobo and Souji.
But no matter what, this is a battle that requires running quickly and wielding a sword in the palm of your hand. It will consume some physical strength and sweat a little.
At this time, the Chief Secretary was naturally smelling of sweat.
However, this is probably the so-called "love house and bird".
If the person who was sweating profusely was Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Toizan and others, Aoto would have stayed away from him long ago.
But if the target is Souji, Sanako, and Mai Kinoshita, that's a different matter.
Qingto not only did not dislike the smell of Souji's sweat, but actually wanted to smell it for a while longer.
He silently hugged the beauty in his arms tighter.
Even though Souji's upper body was wrapped in a thick bear wrap, Qingto still felt it clearly.
Under the dual stimulation of smell and perception, he couldn't help but become distracted.
The director saw through his little thoughts.
She gave Qingdeng an angry look, and then said coquettishly at a volume that only the two of them could hear:
"Dirty...thinking about that kind of thing again..."
"Xiao Si, is it okay tonight?"
Qingdeng asked in a serious tone.
"We'll wait until the pain stops there...I went too far the day before yesterday. Every time I go to the toilet in the past two days, I feel a faint pain there."
After saying that, the Souji quietly and without leaving a trace rubbed his butt.
At this time, she suddenly shuddered, then hurriedly released her arms around Qingdeng's neck, and climbed down from Qingdeng's body.
Qingdeng saw this and asked in confusion:
"Xiao Si, what's wrong?"
"I feel their eyes..."
As he spoke, Souji shuddered several times and his shoulders tightened together.
When Qingdeng heard this, a look of understanding suddenly appeared on his face.
"There is still a long way to go to build a big, happy family..."
While sighing softly, he turned to look at the auditorium where the two women were sitting, with a helpless and wry smile on his face.
…
In the audience——
"Tsk... we finally separated..."
The moment she saw Qingto and Souji hugging each other tightly, Sanako's eyebrows immediately knitted together, and her cheeks were filled with dark clouds.
Judging from the terrifying look on her face, as if she was about to jump into a rage at any time...if Souji hadn't wisely stayed away from Aoden, she would have probably ended up directly and separated the two of them with her own hands.
As for the girl in red on the other side who is more emotional and has a more sensitive personality... her reaction is even more violent.
"Uh... Wu, Miss Wu?"
Elodie swallowed hard, her petite body trembling, and she looked at her best friend next to her with fear on her face.
Kinoshita Mai's eyes were wide open, as if covered with a layer of black mist, her gaze was fixed on the director in the distance, and she was mumbling something.
"Okita Tsukasa...that's it...I see...very good...I understand...that's what you mean...in public with Aintome and me...after that annoying Sanako Chiba
After that, will you also do this... Humph, I know you are not a fuel-efficient lamp... On the surface, you always look harmless to humans and animals, but in reality, there are many swords and halberds... Everyone, they all like it so much
Are you in heat in public...? Do you just like to bully me who is afraid of strangers and dare not do anything drastic in public...?"
Because the volume was too low and the speaking speed was too fast, even he himself could not hear clearly what he was saying.
Although the innocent and simple Elodie didn't understand what was going on with Mai Kinoshita, she instinctively felt that the situation the other party was in should not be ignored!
"Miss Dance? Miss Dance?"
She grabbed Kinoshita Mai's shoulders and shook her hard.
…
Compared to the two women's antics... At the same time, in another part of the auditorium, a solemn atmosphere floated in the air.
Michizaburo Chiba, the talented swordsman who succeeded to the position of the second-generation head of the Beichen Itto-ryu clan when he was only in his twenties, stared thoughtfully at Aoshito on the field.
After a while, he breathed a long sigh of relief and murmured softly with an ups and downs of heartbeat:
"Tachibana-kun and Okita-kun...ah, no, it should be said that the people in the trial defense hall have become much stronger."
Sitting next to him, Chiba Nobuyoshi heard his emotion and nodded gently in agreement.
Michizaburo Chiba added:
"The Trial Guard Hall has ushered in an unprecedented and glorious generation. In the hands of Isamu Kondo, Natural Rishin-ryu may really create something unprecedented..."
Before he finished speaking, Chiba Nobuyoshi was heard to say in a decisive tone:
"That is impossible."
Before the other party could react, Chiba Nobuyoshi continued the words expressionlessly:
"Dosaburo, have you forgotten? Now is...not the era of swords."
After he finished speaking, a hint of loneliness flashed in his eyes.
Chiba Michisaburo's pupils shrank slightly.
Immediately afterwards, a similar look of loneliness appeared in the depths of his eyes.
"...Yeah, that's true."
Perhaps because he didn’t want to talk more about this heavy topic, Chiba Michizaburo changed his words slightly stiffly:
"Looking back at the past, I was able to suppress all the swordsmen in the Imperial Guard Hall, including Ayoto, effortlessly with my own strength. But now...not to mention Tachibana-kun, just a commander-in-chief is enough to...
I suffered a lot."
At this time, he seemed to recall something and paused in his words.
It was not until Er that he spoke again:
"Uncle, do you think the current Mr. Ju is stronger or weaker than Brother Rong..."
After Chiba Dingji thought for a moment, he said softly:
"Eijiro should still have the slight upper hand. However, it is only a 'slight advantage'. Tachibana-kun has infinite potential, and his potential is only above Eijiro, not below him. If we really let them open up the battle,
The earth and the earth are fighting with all their strength... It’s hard to say who will win and who will lose.”
Chiba Dosaburo heard this and laughed dumbly:
"In other words... Mr. Tachibana now has the qualifications to aspire to be the 'Strongest in Edo', right?"
Chiba Nobuyoshi showed a noncommittal smile.
At this time, Chiba Michizaburo changed into a joking tone:
"The family is truly lucky to have such an excellent son-in-law as Mr. Ju."
His words... really hit Chiba Nobuyoshi's heart!
"Ha ha ha ha."
He laughed out loud with great pleasure.
The smile on his old face was a little more proud and triumphant.
At the same time, he raised his gaze - his eyes clearly reflected Qingdeng's figure - and there was a bit more of the kindness of an old father in his eyes.
Even a world-famous swordsman would be very happy that his precious daughter has found a good home.
Since the story of "Aoto and Sanako kissing in the street" spread throughout Edo, all members of the Chiba family have designated Aoto as their family's son-in-law - no one has any objections.
Qingdeng's current social status is no longer the same as before.
If Aoshinobu is still the same as he was before, then his marriage with Sanako is undoubtedly a high-ranking affair that is out of place and out of place.
And now, their union is still a high climber - but this time the high climber is no longer Qingden, but Sanako.
Although the Chiba family is the number one martial arts family in Japan at the moment, in feudal society, the people with the strongest backbone had to be officials.
An unparalleled swordsman genius, a powerful "Minister of the Military Aircraft Department"... even though Sanako has countless dazzling auras, he still has to be a head lower than Qingden who has these two identities.
The younger generation of the Chiba family all have a good relationship with Qingto.
As Sanako's biological father, Chiba Sadayoshi also admired Aonto very much.
Therefore, whether it is rationally or emotionally, they are very happy to see Qingden and Sanako become a couple.
At present, and in the foreseeable future, they should not be able to find a young man of the right age who is more suitable for Sanako than Qingto.
"Speaking of which, why aren't Tachibana-kun and Sanako married yet? They had a very close relationship more than a year ago, right?"
"About this...I'm also very confused."
Chiba Nobuyoshi smiled bitterly.
"I also approached them privately and asked them when they planned to hold the wedding, but they were all evasive."
"Forget it, I don't want to interfere with young people's affairs."
"As long as Mr. Tachibana doesn't treat Sanako badly, I have nothing to say."
"However... although I don't want to interfere in Sanako's life, if possible, I still want to hold her child as soon as possible."
"To be honest, I have already made enough preparations to host a wedding banquet at any time. Everything is ready, all I need is the east wind."
Michizaburo Chiba smiled:
"Our Sanako is the 'most beautiful woman in Edo', and Aoden is also a talented person. Both of them are talented and beautiful. The children they will give birth to after their union will definitely be outstanding."
"I'm only worried about one problem now - once a man has money and power, he will learn bad things easily. I just hope Mr. Tachibana won't go astray."
Chiba Nobuyoshi smiled meaningfully.
"Dosaburo, you don't have to worry about this."
"Ji Jun is definitely not that kind of heartless and unjust person."
"If he really goes astray, I will fulfill my duty as an elder as soon as possible and properly advise Qingdeng."
"If words don't work... I'm here, Eijirou is here, you are here, Jutaro is here, Domon Shiro is here - the five of us go together, can't we still teach Tachibana-kun a lesson?"
Chiba Dosaburo nodded.
"Well, that's true."
…
Chiba Jutaro, who has excellent hearing, could clearly hear every word of the conversation between his father and his third cousin.
At this moment, he lowered his head involuntarily, sweat broke out on his forehead, and a guilty expression appeared on his face...
The reason why Aoto has not married Sanako is because he wants to hold an unprecedented grand wedding of "marrying three wives at the same time" - Chiba Jutaro does not want to reveal this truth to his family.
The reason was that he couldn't imagine what kind of terrifying expression his father, who was looking forward to Qingto and Sanako's marriage, would show after learning about Qingto's "ambition"...
…
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That night--
Edo, Fujiwara House——
"Do you know where this scar on my stomach came from? When I was still a member of the Iyo Matsuyama Domain, a bastard called me a 'little official who doesn't even know the etiquette of seppuku.' I was furious.
However, I decided to show him seppuku on the spot, and you see! These are the scars left after the seppuku!"
[Note·Middle: Servant of the Wu family.]
Hijikata Toshizo shouted impatiently:
"Sanosuke, are you done yet? Every time we hold a banquet, you have to tell the story of your seppuku. Aren't you tired of telling it?"
In order to celebrate the successful conclusion of today's succession ceremony, Shusuke Kondo spent a lot of money to host a luxurious dinner at Fujiwaraya, a prestigious top-notch izakaya in Edo.
All the core members of the Trial Guard Hall were present.
As the atmosphere became more and more lively, the scenes and "programs" that were bound to appear at every banquet gradually appeared.
Sanosuke Harada is once again boasting about his glorious past of "having seppuku but not dying".
Nagakura Shinpachi, who was drunk, performed a "dance" with no skills and only emotion in public.
Saito ate quietly and quietly.
Hijikata Suomi skillfully seduces the waitress.
Souji, who was greedy for drinking but had a poor drink capacity, fell into a chaotic state of being half drunk and half awake.
"Hey, Okita-kun? Are you okay? Are you still awake?"
Qingteng, who was sitting shoulder to shoulder with the General Secretary, waved his hand in front of him.
As the relationship between the two grows stronger, both their sense of distance and their tacit understanding have been greatly improved compared to before.
Nowadays, in private, Aoto no longer calls Souji "Miss Okita", but instead calls him "Koji" like Hikaru Okita.
Of course, in public, in order to continue to hide Souji's true gender, he would still call her "Okita-kun".
"Uh...uh...huh?"
The commander-in-chief, who was groaning, slowly opened his eyes through a narrow slit and glanced at Qingden.
"Huh...? How come there are 12 Tachibana-kuns..."
"Okay, it's none of your business. Go to sleep."
Qingto didn't waste any time, he pushed Souji flat on the ground semi-forcibly, then took off his haori, wrapped it into a ball, and made a pillow for Souji.
Just as Qingto sat down again in front of the dining table, ready to continue feasting, he suddenly discovered: There was something... strange about Isamu Kondo, who was sitting in the main seat.
He pursed his lips, and there seemed to be thousands of thoughts hidden in the depths of his eyes. He looked like he wanted to be happy, but couldn't.
Suddenly, he turned sideways, said something to Kondo Shusuke next to him, and then stood up and left the table.
Qingdeng's eyes followed him until his back was blocked by the gently closing sliding door.
Looking at the direction Kondo Isamu left, Qingto blinked.
After a moment, he put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, pretended to go to the toilet, and hurried out of the banquet hall.
Just as Qingdeng stepped forward, someone silently tidied up his clothes and stood up slowly...
…
Isamu Kondo strode along the deserted corridor, and the corridor creaked under his feet.
Suddenly, a powerful call came from behind him.
"Kondo-kun!"
Isamu Kondo was startled, stopped, and turned to look back.
"Tangerine-kun?"
Aoto quickly caught up with Kondo Isamu, and then asked bluntly:
"Kondo-kun, what's wrong with you? Today is your big day, why do you look so depressed?"
"Uh... this... um..."
Probably because he didn't expect that his strangeness would be discovered by others, Kondo Isamu turned his head and looked around in embarrassment, scratching his hair helplessly.
Before he could speak...
"Ju, you are indeed here to chase Ah Sheng too."
Not only Kondo Isamu, but also Aoto was shocked by this "uninvited sound".
The two of them looked at Hijikata Toshizo, who was walking straight towards them with a leisurely pace, carrying a bottle of sake.
"Ah Sui? Why are you here too?"
Hijikata Toshizo sneered.
"A Sheng, who do you think I am? Based on our friendship, if you lift your butt, I will know what you are going to do."
Toshizo Hijikata leaned against the window next to him, unscrewing the sake in his hand, looking out at the scenery outside the window, and asked in a tone of neither sadness nor joy:
"Tell me, why do you keep putting on such an ugly, dead face? Don't you want to inherit the position of head of the natural Rishin-ryu clan?"
As soon as Hijikata finished speaking, Kondo quickly said without hesitation:
"How is that possible! It has always been my dream to carry forward the Natural Rishin-ryu! I can't be happy enough to succeed in inheriting my father's mantle!"
Qingdeng took over the conversation:
"Then why do you look unhappy on days when you should be smiling? There must be a reason, right?"
"Ah Sui, Mr. Ju, I just...just...just..."
After "just" for a long time, Isamu Kondo finally seemed to have given up struggling and let out a long sigh.
"I just...feel a little confused..."
Hijikata twitched his eyebrows.
"Confused? What are you confused about?"
"...Ah Sui, Mr. Ju, I believe you are more or less aware, right? We are now in a century-old... no! A world of great conflict that only happens once in a thousand years!"
Upon hearing Kondo's words, both Aotobu and Hijikata's facial expressions changed.
Hijikata frowned.
Qingden lowered his eyelids.
Although Kondo had just started talking, Aoto could already guess what he wanted to say next.
What the other party said next was exactly what he expected.
"The authority of the shogunate has plummeted."
"Changshu, Satsuma, Tosa, Hizen and other Western powers are ready to move."
"Besides, there are also Western barbarians who are looking at us with eager eyes."
"The Gyeonggi area is already filled with clouds of war."
"You never know when this country will return to the Warring States Period three hundred years ago."
"This is...a good time to make a great career!"
Having said this, Kondo clenched his fists bravely, and a fiery light burst out from his eyes.
"As long as you dare to fight hard...as long as you can seize the opportunity...let alone be promoted to the rank of imperial family, Hatamoto! It is not impossible to become the master of a country and a city, and to become a daimyo with hundreds of thousands of stone fiefs.
thing!"
"As early as 2 years ago, when Mr. Ito came to our trial for the first time, I was deeply moved by what he said!"
As he spoke, Isamu Kondo turned around, faced the window on his left, and put his hand on the window sill.
In the depths of his eyes staring at the night sky, there seemed to be some kind of melancholy emotion hidden.
"Lately, I have been asking myself this: Is it really okay to just stay in Edo and spend my life as the leader of a school and the leader of a dojo..."
Qingden and Hijikata looked at each other, eye to eye.
Silent for a long time.
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Book friends who have forgotten the plot related to Ito Daizo can review Chapter 132 of Volume 2, "Qingden's waist strength has been enhanced at an epic level! The trend of thinking of respecting the king and rejecting the foreigners".
This chapter can be regarded as paving the way for the subsequent "Kyoto Chapter"~
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