"Huh?" Hearing Sorayama Kazuha's words, Hijikata Toishan was stunned and couldn't help but asked tentatively: "Is the Sword Master planning to leave Kyoto?"
This is a major event comparable to the eradication of rebellion! If such a person stays in Kyoto, even Matsudairaden will not be able to sleep peacefully!
"I'm not interested in chatting, Hijikata Toshizo. This time you should be glad that Katsura Kogoro and this stupid boy didn't die in your hands." Sorayama Kazuyo said coldly as he glanced at everyone in the Shinsengumi one by one.
It seemed that speaking such a long sentence had touched old wounds. Kazuyo Sorayama coughed softly a few times. It was these coughs that destroyed the invincible atmosphere created since his appearance and made Toshizo Hijikata nervous.
The trembling fingertips gradually calmed down.
As the deputy chief of the Shinsengumi and the real ruler of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata himself is not good at swordsmanship. What scares the reformers the most is his cunning mind and cruel methods. His use of brains and strategies can cause far more damage to the reformers.
His swordsmanship was so superior that until later generations, there were very limited records of his own swordsmanship.
Only a few swordsmen from the Natural Rishin style understand the martial arts of this deputy captain: no less than Saito Kazuo, Nagakura Shinpachi and other captains, especially his insight and analysis ability, and even more so among all the Shinsengumi.
Above people!
Judging from Hijikata Tobizo's understanding of Sorayama Kazuha, the opponent is basically invulnerable and can be called invincible in small-scale battles. It is impossible to kill such an enemy without being surrounded by an organized army. And according to the secrets he learned from the shogunate
It was learned from the document that the master swordsman’s iron cannon skills were not even inferior to his sword skills...
"The only one who can defeat this kind of enemy is himself, just like he is now." Toshizo Hijikata thought silently, "But... if the 3,000 sergeants of the Aizu Domain arrived in time, how could they let him escape so easily! Damn it!
"
Watching Kazuyo Sorayama and Kenshin gradually go away, Isamu Kondo lowered his head and couldn't help complaining: "Ah Sui, just watch them leave like this? How could Okita's hatred be given up so lightly..."
"Okita did not die at the hands of Battosai. He was terminally ill and had hidden it from us for a long time. This is probably the best ending for him as a swordsman." Hijikata Toshizo briefly described the situation and patted the silent Kondo Isamu on the shoulder.
He said seriously: "Ayong, cheer up! We have more important things. Don't forget that the leader of the thieves, Katsura Kogoro, is still missing and is rebelling against the plan to burn down Kyoto..."
"Yes!" Kondo was startled bravely, straightened his body and shouted loudly: "Batousai is just an executioner, there will always be a chance to kill him in the future; Okita's sacrifice for the righteousness is a model of the Shinsengumi, gentlemen, follow me on
Kill the enemy!"
The pressure caused by Okita Souji's death and Sorayama Kazuha's appearance gradually disappeared after Kondo Isamu's words. Only Saito Kazuo silently watched Okita Souji with a smile on his face and didn't know what he was thinking...
A remote alley away from Ikeda House.
Kenshin's arm was put on Yukiyoba's shoulder, and he was half-dragged and half-supported by the woman as he followed Sorayama Kazuyo. Although it had been roughly treated, the blood that seeped out from time to time still stained half of Yukidaiba's pure white clothes.
dyed red.
Feeling that the warm scent coming towards his face was getting more and more urgent, Kenshin managed to prop up his eyes, raised his head and said weakly: "Put me down, I can walk by myself."
Yukidaiba shook his head, sweat dripping down his face, but he still held Kenshin's arm with one hand and supported Kenshin's waist with the other as he advanced with difficulty.
She didn't know why she couldn't control herself and rushed out. It seemed that at that moment she couldn't suppress the thought of "die with Kenshin by the Shinsengumi sword". In her heart, it was a good ending for both herself and Kenshin.
But he didn't expect that Sorayama Kazuha would turn up and not only rescue Kenshin, but he didn't even drive him away. He didn't know what his plan was.
At this moment, Yukidaba suddenly saw two figures emerging from the shadows in front of him, and the voice of an unusually petite girl came: "Hey, little Kenshin, you are not dead yet. It seems that Sorayama said
Regardless of whether you live or die, I still care about you in my heart! But why did this woman come here again? Oh, forget it, you are always soft-hearted towards beautiful girls, why not leave it to me, and I promise not to let her suffer any pain.
At once……"
"Kiriko-sensei, and... Sana-sensei, why are you..." Kenshin was startled. He saw the small package in the hands of the two girls and the weapons on their waists and backs. He recalled that just now Hijikata Toshizo and Sorayama
After Kazuyo's conversation, he instantly understood: The other party was really planning to give up the restaurant that he had been working on for several years and leave Kyoto completely!
"I'm sorry, this time it's because I have caused trouble to my seniors and everyone." Kenshin felt extremely ashamed, and his head had already been buried in Yukiyoba's bun.
Sanai walked forward a few steps and gave Kazuyo Sorayama an "everything is okay" look. He carefully checked Kenshin's injuries and saw that they were not life-threatening. Then he exhaled and said softly: "It's okay.
, let’s leave Kyoto first.”
"Leave Kyoto? Sister Sana, I can't leave!" Facing Sana, Kenshin was not as afraid as he was of the senior Sorayama Kazuha. He said eagerly: "I want to find Mr. Katsura first..."
"Shut up!" Kazuha Sorayama shouted coldly: "Even if you die a hundred times, nothing will happen to that guy. Do you think 'Escaped Katsura Kogoro' is just talk? When it comes to escaping, he is unparalleled!"
"But..." Kenshin reluctantly wanted to refute, Sorayama Kazuha stared at him and said coldly: "Do you know where he is?"
Kenshin was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a grimace and said, "Mr. Gui has been at the Changshu feudal residence during this period..."
Sanai suddenly said: "Kenshin, I'm afraid Kogoro has already moved. The shogunate has dispatched three thousand Aizu clan soldiers to Kyoto to quell the chaos. Kogoro will not put himself in danger with his caution."
"Aren't you at the feudal residence..." Kenshin lowered his head slumped. Suddenly he seemed to remember something and said eagerly: "I know! Mr. Katsura will definitely go to Koobiya, where the loyalists of the Choshu Domain gather.
, he will not leave everyone behind and run away alone, and he knows that if I can survive, I will definitely return to Koobiya. Sister Sana, please, please let me go back. If I don’t see Mr. Katsura, I promise to go back with you.
You all leave Kyoto together!"
Sanai sighed. She didn't want to cause trouble, but looking at Kenshin's expectant eyes, she couldn't bear to refuse.
"You can't die now, and the Shinsengumi probably don't have the guts to catch you. Since you insist, then go ahead." Kenshin was overjoyed and was about to thank him when he heard Kazuyo Sorayama continue: "Sana, Kiriko, you guys
Go with him." Kenshin said in astonishment: "Senior, what about you? Aren't you going to leave with us?"
No, how could your husband... Could it be... Sanai was shocked: "My husband, yes, he is a feudal soldier of Aizu..."
Kazuyo Sorayama nodded, stroked Sana's cheek and said softly: "It's okay, you go first, don't go back along the way you came, leave the Sanjo area to the west, and then go to Koogiya, whether you find Kogoro or not
, everyone must leave Kyoto immediately."
"Korayama, are you an enemy? I want to go with you too!" Kiriko straightened the short sword behind her back, and instantly transformed from a charming girl back to the expressionless female ninja she once was. She knew that she could make Sorayama give up her personal protection.
The pregnant Sana was under great pressure to plan to intercept the enemy alone. This proves that even Kazuyo Sorayama's swordsmanship cannot guarantee the protection of Sana!
Kazuyo Sorayama raised his hand and rubbed Kiroko's hair. His cold facial lines suddenly softened, and against the backdrop of the gray temples, he actually looked kind. "Kiroko, protect Sana, just like you have always done.
That way." He took Sana's hand and put it on her belly, looked into his wife's eyes and said, "Don't worry, all the Edo samurai can't trap me, let alone the little Aizu clan soldiers, don't forget, you
My husband’s name is Ichiyo Sorayama.”
There was a mist in Sanai's eyes. She unwrapped the gauze scarf on her hand, revealing the bright red wound on her palm. She stroked Kazuyo Sorayama's cheek and said softly: "Husband, I hope you will be the Shura who walks in the world."
Don’t become the Buddha who saves hell.”
Kazuyo Sorayama's heart was shocked! He seemed to feel that the shackles given by Zona in the dark disappeared instantly. He nodded solemnly: "My sword is not the sword of salvation."
After saying that, he no longer lingered, turned around and walked out of the alley.
Kenshin's eyes were fixed on Kazuyo Sorayama's back. He didn't know when he had activated the secret of reading moves. At this time, in his eyes, Kazuyo Sorayama was no longer a middle-aged restaurant owner, but a sharp blade drawn out inch by inch!
"Master, you always say that the current senior Kongshan is no longer your opponent, because you will never compete with the senior Kongshan in such a state..."