After listening to Katsura Kogoro's explanation, Ohno Fuji first said in panic: "Senior, why not sneak out of Edo before the imperial trial has even started!"
Katsura Kogoro first shook his head, "I believe that there are already spies of the shogunate around the dojo. You must know that those shogunate are loyal dogs of the shogunate." But he nodded and said, "But with the teacher's swordsmanship, I can take advantage of the situation."
Now that we are in a densely populated town, there is a high possibility of causing chaos and then rushing out of Edo!"
Then he seemed to have made up his mind, and said with piercing eyes: "I will immediately return to Shinto Mu-en-ryu, contact the Choshu righteous sage assistant teacher who I have made friends with, and provide a helping hand. As long as I leave Edo Castle, I can escape to the territory of the Daimyo."
, for example, our Choshu Domain, Satsuma Domain, Kaga Domain, Sendai Domain... not only are they safe, the teacher can even secretly become the leader of the martyrs who resist the tyranny of the shogunate!"
Katsura Kogoro, whose talent for rebellion was so tyrannical that it even surpassed Kazuyo Sorayama's swordsmanship talent, instantly made a detailed plan in his mind: who is reliable, who is the most useful, where is the easiest place to escape, where to hide after escaping, how to resist, etc.
, I have thought about it all.
Ono Fuji nodded repeatedly after hearing this. As for whether Sorayama Kazuyo would be implicated after Sorayama Kazuyo escaped, or whether he himself would be imprisoned, he did not consider these things. He was loyal by nature and just wanted Sorayama Kazuyo to escape this crisis smoothly.
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Kazuyo Sorayama was somewhat relieved to see the two people who had the greatest kindness towards him after coming into this world. It turned out that he was not a failure as a person. No matter where he went in the world, he could always meet people who treated him sincerely.
His expression gradually returned to calm, but what he thought in his heart became more determined, "I already know your intentions, but I will still go to this trial."
Kazuha Sorayama stopped the anxious Katsura Kogoro: "As a swordsman, how can you run away without fighting? What's more, Chiba Shusaku is a good opponent. If he runs away in confusion because of some danger, it will not only be him, but also those who
All the swordsmen in Japan who are always watching me will definitely be disappointed. You don’t have to worry, although my cultivation level is higher than theirs, in a life-and-death fight, who will win and who will lose is still unknown.”
That's what he said, but Kazuyo Sorayama didn't look like he would fail in the slightest from his expression to his tone. It seemed that victory was no longer worth considering for him. This kind of power could no longer be described as confidence. If the most appropriate word was used,
To describe it with words, it is better to say it is a natural law, or a kind of truth.
"Teacher, are you determined not to kill Chiba Shusaku-senpai?" Katsura Kogoro is more confident than Sorayama Kazuha. He has never considered that the teacher will fail from the beginning to the end. As a core disciple of the Shinto Muken-ryu, see
Having experienced his masters Saito Yakuro and Chiba Shusaku, he understands the gap between swordsmen and sword masters better than Sorayama Kazuha.
"That's right! I will neither kill him nor commit suicide. If the time comes... I will just fight my way out!"
"But this is a dead end!" Katsura Kogoro straightened his body and shouted eagerly: "Even with the teacher's cultivation as a swordsman and the sharpness of the captain's light, those hundreds of elite warriors guarding Honmaru stood still and let the teacher
If you kill less than half, you will be exhausted. Teacher, after all, you are a mortal body. You will get tired, injured, and even die. If you don’t want to die in vain, you must either kill Chiba Shusaku or escape tonight or tomorrow night.
There is absolutely no third way!”
Does Kazuyo Sorayama want to die? Of course not! The so-called "certain death" situations in the past few worlds are actually quite watery. With his martial arts, it is not difficult to deal with the past. It can be seen from the fact that he has basically not been injured.
this point.
But this time, what he is facing is the will of the highest power group in the country. As Katsura Kogoro said, with only a few hundred elite warriors in the Honmaru, he is definitely no match. However, in a seemingly deadlocked situation,
Since the biggest way to survive is the imperial trial, Tokugawa Ieki himself will definitely be there to watch!
"Kogoro, have you seen Tokugawa Ieyei?" Sorayama Kazuha suddenly asked.
Katsura Kogoro's expression collapsed, "Teacher, the shogun is such a noble figure. Even I, the lord of the Choshu Maori Domain, can't meet each other... But Master Saito was often asked to meet the shogun. Why did the teacher ask?
this?"
"If on the day of the competition, I beat Shusaku Chiba but didn't kill him, would Tokugawa Iekei ask us to come forward to see him?"
"It's very possible! Teacher, are you..." Katsura Kogoro was shocked, "Teacher, you originally planned to assassinate, no, take the general hostage?"
How did such a bold idea take shape in the teacher's mind?!
Throughout the history of Japan, not a single general has been kidnapped or assassinated in public. Although there have been constant rebellions, murders, and coercion against generals behind their backs, and many shoguns and even emperors have died violently, this is a political struggle.
It's not a head-on battle.
Protecting the general himself is the top priority of the day's trial. You can imagine how many bright and dark forces are around Tokugawa Ieki! As long as the assassination intention is revealed, the impact is close, and the final hijacking process takes more than 2 seconds, then there will be no more
There was no possibility of success, and even surrounded by a crowd, it was uncertain whether he would be able to see the general in person again.
Ignoring the horror of the two of them, Kazuyo Sorayama continued to analyze calmly: "If the distance does not exceed 20 meters, and no one stops him within a straight line during the questioning process, I will rush to Tokugawa's house.
The time in front of Qing will never exceed 2 seconds! I can’t say that I am completely sure, but even if someone blocks it during the period, there is at least half a chance of success."
Kazuyo Sorayama was not talking big words, he still had reservations. He had calculated that the maximum burst speed within 20 meters would be 1.2 seconds if he was prepared.
However, the master's reflexes are strong enough to allow the guards around Tokugawa Ieki to react within 0.1 seconds. At that time, Sorayama Kazuha only needs to solve the obstacle in half a second, plus drive a knife to Tokugawa's house.
To save the time on your neck, 2 seconds is enough!
Looking at Ichiha Sorayama who burst out with strong confidence, Katsura Kogoro remained silent. This kind of behavior that the teacher took for granted must only be done by people of his level. No, this is no longer a simple summary of cultivation.
Oh no, if it were another person whose cultivation had reached the realm of Sword Master, without the incredible physical support and the powerful talent to control space and time, he would not be able to succeed. He wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Ohno Fuji was completely numb at this time. He felt as if he was listening to his mother telling him stories about ghosts and ghosts before going to bed. When he was young, he also imagined that he could fly into the sky and escape from the earth to fight against ten thousand people, but that was just a fantasy.
That’s all.
The senior in front of him didn't look like a storyteller at all. Looking at Kazuyo Sorayama's natural expression, he felt that if the other party said that he could summon a divine thunder to kill the general, he wouldn't have the slightest intention of ridiculing him.
, but will carefully analyze whether the other party possesses some secret skills that have not been revealed yet, which can really enable him to do this...
No one spoke anymore, and the hot summer afternoon air made the atmosphere even more dull.
"Teacher, it is true that the distance between you and the general will not exceed 20 meters, but teacher, have you ever thought about what would happen if Tokugawa Ieki did not send an order to meet him after the first martial arts competition, but directly asked someone to convey his order and demand a fight to the death? This possibility?
The risk is quite high; another point is, even if you successfully kidnap him, how can you escape from Edo? You know, maybe you haven't kidnapped him and walked out of Sanmaru, and the elders and senior middlemen of the shogunate have successfully supported the first
Thirteen generations of generals have conquered the barbarians, such as Tokugawa Iedada, the fourth son of the current general. At that time, the hostages in your hands were not as useful as a piece of wood."
Katsura Kogoro's voice was hoarse than Sorayama Kazuyo's at this time, and he called the General by his first name without any sign of respect. He was completely immersed in this action that could be called the "Great Robbery of the Century."
Got hit.
"What? It can still be like this!" Kazuyo Sorayama didn't consider this at all. As a political idiot, he thought that as the shogunate "the best person in the world", he shouldn't be changed like a quick rag.
"Of course! If you were holding Tokugawa Ieyasu hostage, no one would dare to take action, but who is Tokugawa Ieyasu? Just a weak, shameless, and stupid puppet. You must know that half of the power of the shogunate now lies with him.
In the hands of his father, the Tokugawa family, the Grand Imperial Palace, he only has the title of general, so which real boss would listen to his orders?" Katsura Kogoro said disdainfully.
Even a foreign vassal official knew these high-level political secrets. It can be seen how far the majesty of the shogunate has fallen. The reason why it can still maintain basic respect is just a habit formed over a long time. Once this kind of power is covered
The outer shell is peeled off, and the cowardly soul hidden underneath can no longer escape.
"Teacher, give up. Chiba Shusaku's life is not worth it."
"I have never considered whether Chiba Shusaku is dead or alive. I am just unwilling to be a puppet of power and not willing to be used as an executioner." Kazuyo Sorayama sighed slightly, and then calmed down, "Don't worry, even if I
After the kidnapping is successful, I will not use him as a talisman, and I will definitely take advantage of the chaos to escape as soon as possible, but I have to ask you one thing."
"Teacher, please give me your instructions. It is my duty as a disciple!"
"I'm not familiar with Edo City, and I'm even more confused about the place where the competition takes place. I need you to help me perfect an escape route after a successful kidnapping. Kogoro, just do it, I believe in you!"
Sorayama Kazuha entrusted his family and life to his hands. The grateful look on Katsura Kogoro's face flashed away, and he said calmly: "Leave it to me. But teacher, I want you to promise that once there is no
If you get close to Tokugawa Ieyei, you must immediately give up your escape plan and kill Chiba Shusaku on the spot. If the teacher feels uneasy, you can avenge him in the future. Your life is much more important than his."
"If that time comes, I won't waste my life, don't worry." Sorayama Kazuyo said calmly.
"I'm not at ease!" Katsura Kogoro shouted in his heart. Of course he could hear the perfunctory meaning in it, but he couldn't change the teacher's mind. He could only use his brains with all his strength and mobilize the greatest wisdom to ensure the teacher's safe escape.
Planning a route and escape plan is a small problem for him, but how to respond? Who to contact? After leaving Edo, who can he rely on to escape the pursuers? In which domain will he settle down?...
He calculated over and over again, calculating all the resources that could be used, but still found that there were not enough manpower!