The blade pattern on the sword is as quiet as the snow on Mount Fuji, just like the owner holding it: no one knows when the suppressed volcano will erupt.
Xuedaba was sitting in the dim utility room, staring at the half-drawn sword blade. The eyes reflected in it were full of violent emotional fluctuations. Was it distress, resentment, or reluctance? Or maybe it was none of them.
The woman's senses about Kenshin are very complicated. She originally approached this rumored murderer with the purpose of revenge, but from the moment she saw Kenshin, she knew that this man "brings blood and blood"
The man is not a pure killing tool.
Through these days of contact, the image of the man named Himura Kenshin has become clearer and clearer in her mind. Although he is taciturn and almost cold, he is an extremely gentle person in daily life, especially when he sits by the window and looks at the distant sky.
eyes.
Xuedaiba was certain that she had never seen such clear eyes, as pure as a child, with no desire or hatred, only longing for the future.
The young man's words towards her seemed cold and ruthless, but the faint concern in them could not be concealed at all. The meaning of not asking for anything in return was far more reliable than those men who wanted to devour her. By the young man's side, she
I even experienced a long-lost aura called "security."
If she is a woman with an innocent identity, she will most likely favor such a young man, just like many women in Ogiya, including the proprietress, but every time she thinks of the overwhelming hatred she carries... mixed with the two emotions,
Every day was extremely hard, and she didn't know how long this kind of escape would last...
"I'm sorry to bother you so late." A magnetic adult man's voice came from the door. The politeness and restraint contained in it are very recognizable in this brutal era where villains are everywhere.
"Mr. Gui?" Xuedaba hurriedly put away his sword and wanted to stand up to salute. Xuedaba had always respected this leader of the rebels who overthrew the Choshu clan.
"No, there's no need to call someone. I have something to ask for."
The lights were flickering, and the two of them were kneeling opposite each other. Looking at the woman's back, she was also a person who had been restrained by long-term etiquette. She was definitely not like the maids from farm families in Ogiya, nor did she have the indescribable charm of a prostitute.
Katsura Kogoro, who had met countless people, nodded silently and became more determined in his decision.
He slowly put down his wine glass and said with a hint of seriousness: "Miss Ba, do you know the meaning of 'sacrifice one's life for righteousness'?" "Sacrifice one's life for righteousness?"
"This is the teaching of my teacher Mr. Shoin Yoshida. In layman's terms, it is 'crazy justice'. And Himura is the vanguard of this 'crazy justice'."
"So we just let children kill people?" Xuedaba's lowered eyelids twitched slightly and he responded without hesitation.
He couldn't answer this question, or in other words, it was a question he didn't want to answer! Katsura Kogoro's eyes narrowed, and his temperament immediately changed. From the seriousness just now to cold and stern, seeing the woman opposite him unmoved, Katsura Kogoro
Sighing, "There is a man named Takasugi in my hometown. He is my good friend and a good man who is devoted to the people."
Katsura Kogoro fell into memories and said slowly: "But he often falls into rage and easily hurts others and himself. This may be a disaster set by God for talented people... But fortunately, God finally gave him a gift.
But the scabbard that allowed him to settle down was a woman named Noto."
"scabbard?"
"Can you please be the scabbard? Be the scabbard of a sword named Feimura!"
"Excuse me...why?"
"I don't want Feimura to become a completely sharp blade. Although it is useful, it will definitely bring tragedy to myself in the end, so I need a stable sheath. I'm sorry, I know my request is very
contradiction……"
Katsura Kogoro did not continue talking. Judging from the woman's reaction, she did not refuse the matter on the spot. Although she seemed gentle and calm, Katsura Kogoro knew that the woman in front of him was a very independent person, otherwise
Nor would I come to a place like Kyoto alone.
Maybe the woman's purpose was not pure, maybe she had a certain purpose, but through his observation, the fate between the woman and Kenshin was destined since that rainy night.
The most important thing is that he has no time to make arrangements slowly. In the earth-shattering turmoil that is about to begin, all those with lofty ideals in Kyoto, including himself, will inevitably die...
The sacred object called "Morning" is the natural enemy of darkness. No matter how deep the night is, it cannot withstand the first beam of light between heaven and earth. This is especially true for the Shinsengumi who work hard to protect the safety of Kyoto. On this day,
It’s the fifth day of June, the day of the Gion Festival in Kyoto.
The lively and noisy streets were blocked by numerous trees, making the Mibu Station seem particularly quiet in the early morning. With Gu Gao's ghost-like screams, the Shinsengumi also received a crucial piece of news: Maybe tonight is the day of the annihilation
The best time to rebel!
The warehouse turned into a temporary execution ground gathered all the main senior officials of the Shinsengumi. No one paid attention to the dying Gu Gao hanging on the beam. The only value of this kind of rebellion after the information was handed over was just for testing the knife.
It's just a living straw mat.
"Ah Sui... uh, Hijikata, are you sure?" Kondo Isamu looked at Hijikata Sui San expectantly.
"Well, based on the inquiries of Katsuji Kawasaki and Koemon Watanabe, it can be determined that their meeting place is Ikedaya next to Sanjo Bridge!" Hijikata Tobizo circulated the piece of paper filled with information to everyone in the room.
Okita Souji looked at it carefully word by word, but he didn't see the name he wanted to see the most. He couldn't help but blurt out and asked: "Is the mastermind Katsura Kogoro of the Choshu Domain?"
"Probably, it doesn't matter to us who they are, what's important is that they must die!" Hijikata spat out these words gloomily, and immediately ordered: "Everyone, call everyone together immediately, Director Kondo and I will discuss the action again
There is not much time for details, so please be careful.”
After walking out of the warehouse, Okita sighed to Saitoichi who said nothing: "I only caught a traitor. I didn't expect Hijikata-san to be able to do this. He is indeed the man who is the brains of the Shinsengumi!"
"Mr. Hijikata has already bet all of the Shinsengumi on this operation." Saito Kazuya couldn't help but admire Hijikata Toshizo's will. With the current strength of the team, he was determined to wipe out the rebel team with many masters in one fell swoop.
Not even the big shots in the shogunate were so courageous.
"Will that executioner also show up tonight?" Okita Souji finally said the name that he had been thinking about. He has always been worried about the god-like idol in his heart who ranked him and the executioner as the strongest among the young generation. However,
After a limited number of meetings, he was so proud that he had to admit that executioner Battousai's swordsmanship was indeed not inferior to his own.
But in a duel between masters of their level, life and death only occur in a moment, and without a life-and-death fight, no one can confidently know that they can defeat the opponent just by observing them.
"It's hard to say. The person responsible for the dirty work usually doesn't attend formal gatherings, but... if you really meet that guy, how will Natural Rishin-ryu respond?"
Saito Ichi has always been brooding over the experience of almost losing his life to Battō Saitō. He had no confidence in taking on the magical technique from the sword master. However, after many days of analysis and discussion with Okita,
During the drill, he has discovered a huge flaw, not the flaw in the move itself, but the person who launched the move!
Before Battosai used this move, he had prepared for three breaths. With his swordsmanship, he was enough to kill his opponent several times. After he used this move, the executioner had to recover from his injuries for at least a month. It was obvious that the opponent could not withstand this attack.
The backlash of the move means that this move is definitely not a move that can be used regularly. So what does he have to fear?
Saito Kazuki was very much looking forward to another fight, but seeing Souji Okita's expression, he thought it would be difficult to achieve his wish this time.
"Tenuri-shin-ryu, as the name suggests, just let nature take its course, which means you just let nature take its course. Haha, what about Mr. Saito's no-double-flow?" Of course, when you encounter someone, you have to draw your sword and take action. How can you still have a drink with the other party?
No? This is Okita Souji’s answer.
"Sorry, this question is too stupid for me..." Saito made a joke. As expected, the other party was not going to give up the opportunity to him.
But brother Okita, do you think that the other party will give you a chance to fight alone in this situation? That is a moment that affects the life and death of the organization!