Chapter 919 Nioh rushes into battle and [Demon Sword Muramasa] [5700]
Chapter 919 Nioh’s Charge and [Demon Sword Muramasa] [5700]
Bombardment, bombardment, bombardment.
Bomb, bomb, bomb again!
One shot is fired, and another shot is loaded.
After one shot, shoot again!
The muzzle of the gun was faintly red, translucent steam floated out, and the paint on the barrel seemed to be boiling in the sun!
The continuous sound of artillery took away the hearing of all the soldiers on Sasao Mountain and Matsuo Mountain.
The soldiers in the two major positions now cannot hear any sound except the sound of artillery.
Even during daily training, the 11th Squadron rarely carried out such high-intensity shelling.
This kind of spirit of "taking artillery shells as money" is like destroying everything and completely destroying Nangong Mountain!
Not to mention outsiders, even many people within the Shinsengumi were stunned by this grand scene of gunfire.
Soon, the person responsible for pushing the shell into the barrel and the person responsible for cleaning the muzzle began to feel that their arms were heavy, as if they were filled with lead.
The people responsible for carrying the shells were even more tired.
Compared with others, these "porters" have to do both hands and legs, which is not an ordinary hardship.
In order to keep up with the intensity of the bombardment, they had to grit their teeth and suppress their fatigue.
After my physical strength was at the bottom, I relied purely on perseverance, instinct and muscle memory to transport the shells to the muzzle.
The batch of guns, guns, and ammunition brought by Boss Kiryu were really a big help.
Thanks to the timely assistance from Calabash House, the firepower of Squadron 11 has greatly increased! The number of artillery pieces exceeds one hundred! And there are enough cannon tubes!
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the richest battle that the 11th Squadron has fought since its formation.
An artillery array of this size would have considerable firepower even in Europe.
But... even so, it is still not enough for Nangong Mountain, which covers a vast area.
Qingdeng stared at Nangong Mountain in the distance with an expressionless expression.
With the blessing of the talent "Fire Eyes + 5", he saw many fortifications that were blown to pieces and exploded into the sky.
But...the number of these fortifications flying into the sky is far less than expected.
Seeing this, Qingdeng couldn't help but frown...
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Nangong Mountain, a certain pothole——
Takasugi Shinsaku held his shamisen that never left his body, half-closed his eyes, looked calm, and played music elegantly.
Although the sound of the music was completely covered by the explosion of artillery shells, he didn't pay attention to it at all. He strummed the strings meticulously, as if he had entered a state of selflessness.
The hole he was hiding in was impeccable both in terms of location and depth.
The fragments and aftermath of the shell explosion could not hurt him at all.
Unless he is extremely unlucky and a cannonball happens to fall into this pit, he will definitely be safe.
Although safety is guaranteed, the movement outside the pothole is really scary.
The whistling sound of the shells landing, the "rumbling" explosions one after another... This is not just eardrum pain, but the internal organs in the body are vibrating!
From time to time, dirt, dust and rocks were blown away by the shells, fell into the pit, and fell on Takasugi Shinsaku's head.
In response, he just shook his head, shook off the dust, and then continued to play the piano.
It is worth mentioning that Takasugi Shinsaku is not the only one in this pothole.
Right next to him, an ugly guy with a short stature, a wide forehead, a big head, and an unattractive appearance looked at Takasugi Shinsaku helplessly.
After a while, as if he couldn't hold it any longer, he leaned over and said to Takasugi Shinsaku:
"Mr. Takasugi! In such an environment, you still have time to play the piano and music! Should I say that you have the air of a general, or should I say that there is something wrong with your head?"
Because the sound of the cannon was too loud, he had to raise his voice and put his mouth close to the other party's ear to barely complete the communication.
Takasugi Shinsaku smiled slightly and continued to play the piano with both hands:
"Since I have nothing to do, why not play the piano for a while!"
"If I don't play more songs now, I may not have the chance to pluck the strings again in the future!"
After hearing this, the ugly guy immediately changed into an angry tone:
"Mr. Takasugi, the war is coming, don't say such unlucky words."
Takasugi Shinsaku grinned:
"What? Omura-kun, have you even begun to believe in these mystical theories?"
The ugly guy called "Omura-kun" spread his hands:
"I don't believe in metaphysics."
"I just simply don't like such unlucky remarks."
Takasugi Shinsaku chuckled a few times, and there was a hint of meaning in his laughter.
"...Okay, since the war is coming, let's talk about matters related to the war."
As he spoke, he put down the shamisen in his hand.
"Omura-kun, listen, the Shinsengumi's bombardment is far more powerful than we expected."
Omura nodded lightly:
"Well, the Shinsengumi is indeed a powerful force in the world. It is really enviable to have so many artillery pieces."
"I really hope that one day in the future, we in Changzhou will also have such financial resources and firepower."
Takasugi Shinsaku responded casually.
Then, he turned his head and looked at the eastern sky—the direction of Edo—with a serious tone:
"Omura-kun, as the strategist of the Raid Force, in your opinion, do you think we can hold off the Shinsengumi for at least 3 days?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Omura replied without thinking:
“No problem at all!”
"Although the Shinsengumi is strong, we are not without countermeasures!"
"We share four advantages."
Having said this, Omura held out four fingers.
“First, Nangong Mountain’s location is favorable.”
"No need to say more about this."
"The Shinsengumi, who are eager to rush to the aid of Kanto, are bound to take a radical offensive."
"This situation of 'we can only attack by force but not adopt other strategies' is a great disadvantage to the Shinsengumi."
"We can take advantage of the mountains to give them a head-on attack!"
"Second, the combat effectiveness of the team."
"It goes without saying."
"The Shinsengumi have never known how powerful we are."
"They must be very surprised after having a close encounter with us."
"Third, I have this 'rare strategist' Omura Masujiro!"
As he spoke, he patted his chest, his face full of strong confidence.
"When it comes to my ability to 'create trouble for the enemy', I am confident that I will not lose to anyone in the world!"
"Under my careful design, the Nangong Mountain under our feet has been built into an impenetrable fortress!"
"There are tricky trenches everywhere and forts in strategic locations!"
"No matter how hard the Shinsengumi shells, it's impossible to completely destroy our fortifications!"
"When the Shinsengumi's bombardment ends and they begin to attack the mountain, they will be able to experience firsthand what a 'nightmare' is."
"As for the fourth..."
At this point, Omura Masujiro suddenly stopped talking.
The confident look that filled his cheeks just now turned into a complicated and weird look.
After a while, he continued quietly:
"...We have the 'Decisive Yodo' given to us by Shuten Doji."
Decisive battle in Yodo - upon hearing this term, Takasugi Shinsaku's eyes narrowed slightly and he gritted his teeth subconsciously.
"...To be honest, I have no intention of using this thing."
Omura Masujiro nodded:
"I understand. But...this is our trump card after all. Mr. Takasugi, if it comes to an extremely urgent moment, don't hesitate to use the 'Decisive Battle of Yodo' immediately."
"..."
Takasugi Shinsaku didn't answer, his expression was deep.
At this time, the world outside the pothole ushered in a big change.
The continuous sound of shelling suddenly stopped.
In the blink of an eye, the world returns to silence!
This change was so sudden and rapid that both Takasugi Shinsaku and Omura Masujiro couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Takasugi Shinsaku had never felt like he did at this moment that the world could be so peaceful.
A few seconds ago, the deafening sound of shelling filled all the space within sight, as if ten thousand thunderbolts were exploding in our ears.
After a few seconds, all these terrifying sounds disappeared.
Compared with the "hundred cannon blast" just now, it was extremely quiet at the moment, so quiet that there was a strange and eerie feeling - like the moment of tranquility before the storm.
"Mr. Takasugi, are you okay?"
Omura Masujiro asked abruptly.
Takasugi Shinsaku replied calmly:
"Well, it's okay. It's just that my ears are not working properly."
Under repeated bombardment, Takasugi Shinsaku and others all felt hearing loss.
There was a "buzzing" sound deep in my ears.
It was like being underwater, as the eardrums on both sides seemed to be covered with a layer of linen, making it difficult to hear outside sounds clearly.
Omura Masujiro looked up at the sky where no more shells were flying, and said in a solemn tone:
"The shelling has stopped...!"
Takasugi Shinsaku also looked up at the sky:
"It's finally stopped. I can't wait any longer. Let's start the main show soon...!"
After saying that, he solemnly put down the shamisen in his arms and stood up slowly.
Chonk lang lang lang lang...!
While standing up, he slowly pulled out the saber from his waist.
In an instant, the silver-white sword light filled the entire pit.
I saw gorgeous patterns all over the blade surface of this knife.
The frightening cold light flashing from the blade leaves no doubt that this is a sword that can cut iron as well as clay!
The complicated and gorgeous sword pattern, the terrifying sharpness... If anyone familiar with swords sees this sword, they will definitely recognize it at a glance - it is the demon sword Muramasa!
Unlike Qingden's Vairocana, Murasaki is the officially designated demon sword!
Muramasa was a group of famous swordsmiths who lived in Ise Kuwana from the Muromachi period to the Edo period. There were three generations of Muramasa. At least 3 or 4 people in each generation used the Muramasa sword inscription at the same time. Among them, the first Muramasa was the most famous.
famous.
The typical feature of Muramasa is that they are all decorated with gorgeous patterns and are extremely sharp.
The reason why Muramasa is called the "demon sword" is certainly related to the fact that it is too sharp and many people died under its sword.
However, the most important reason is undoubtedly the bad relationship between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Muramasa.
I don't know whether it was a conflict of compatibility or simply bad luck, but Tokugawa Ieyasu's immediate family members and himself were always hurt by Muramasa.
First of all, Tokugawa Ieyasu's grandfather, Matsudaira Kiyoyasu, was slashed by his retainer with a Muramasa sword when he was fighting against the Oda family - from his right shoulder to his left abdomen.
Then, Tokugawa Ieyasu's father, Matsudaira Hirotadashi, was stabbed in the thigh by Konomi with a knife, also using Muramasa.
Later, Tokugawa Ieyasu's legitimate son, Nobuyasu, was suspected by Oda Nobunaga of colluding with the Takeda family and committed seppuku, again using Muramasa.
Later, in the battle of Sekigahara, it was Tokugawa Ieyasu's turn and his finger was chopped off by Muramasa.
My grandfather, father, son and myself were all injured by Muramasa... It is not difficult to imagine how Tokugawa Ieyasu would view this sword.
Tokugawa Ieyasu concluded: "The Muramasa is a monster that is specifically responsible for haunting the Tokugawa family!" and ordered all Muramasa to be destroyed.
In this way, after the Edo shogunate notified Japan, although the swordsmen of Seshu Muramasa were still making swords, due to the pressure of the shogunate, no one dared to openly carry Muramasa.
The swords that were previously engraved with Muramasa's inscription have also been changed into swords without inscriptions or disguised as other sword inscriptions.
In addition, during the Edo period, swordsmanship - judging a person's good or bad luck from various aspects such as the sharpness of the sword and the curvature of the blade - became popular.
During the period from the early to mid-Edo period, because the world was at peace, people generally did not like too sharp actual combat knives, and instead favored "arts" that had no use other than looking good.
Therefore, Muramasa, who was too sharp and very suitable for actual combat, was left out and gradually became despised by the world.
In this way, the concept of "Muramasa is the demon sword" became deeply rooted in people's hearts.
However, today, this "demon sword" that should have fallen into the abyss of eternal destruction has ushered in a "second spring".
Since the village is dedicated to haunting the Tokugawa family's monsters, wouldn't this be in line with the wishes of those with lofty ideals?
As a result, in recent years, patriots who are determined to overthrow the shogunate - especially those from Choshu who have completely broken up with the shogunate - have worn Muramasa to show that they are "incompatible with the shogunate" and "swear to destroy the Tokugawa family."
"Determination.
For a time, Muramasa, who had ushered in the "second spring" of his career, became a treasure in short supply, and people with lofty ideals rushed to wear and use it.
As the recognized leaders of the Choshu patriots, Takasugi Shinsaku and Katsura Kogoro both followed the current trend and replaced Muramasa.
"The Shinsengumi are about to attack! Prepare to meet the enemy!"
After roaring, Takasugi Shinsaku held Muramasa tightly in his palm, jumped over the hole where he was hiding, and returned to the ground.
The next breath, around him, figures emerged from large and small potholes, forming a black mass, like ants emerging from their holes!
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Mount Matsuo (Shinsengumi right-wing position)——
As we all know, if you stand high, you can see far, and you can shoot far.
In order to better bombard Nangong Mountain, the artillery array was deployed high on Matsuo Mountain.
As soon as the shelling began, the foul-smelling smoke gradually dispersed and soon reached the positions of the other divisions at the foot of the mountain.
From the foot of the mountain to the mountainside to the top of the mountain, there is thick smoke and heavy fog after burning gunpowder.
Because it was an unprecedented intensive bombardment, the spicy smell in the air was also unprecedented.
Everywhere you looked, there was mist.
As long as you take a deep breath, the bitter taste of gunpowder will remain deep in your throat, causing continuous coughing.
After ordering "stop the bombardment," Qingdeng moved to the foot of the mountain and stood at the forefront of the position, standing in front of all the soldiers.
After the shelling of Mount Matsuo stopped, the shelling of Mount Sasao on the opposite side also stopped - this was a signal planned by Ayoto in advance.
Once the shelling of Mount Matsuo stops, it means "the bombardment is over" and Mount Sasao must respond immediately.
Suddenly, Shannan Jingzhu stepped out from behind and came to Qingdeng's side in three steps at a time.
"Tachibana-kun, all teams are ready and ready to launch an offensive at any time."
Qingdeng nodded to show "I understand."
Because there was no expression on his face, it was difficult for others to detect his inner thoughts at this time.
In fact, at this time Qingdeng was feeling a faint regret that he was "unable to sustain the bombing".
He wanted to let the bombardment continue a little longer.
No matter what...the men and artillery of the 11th Squadron have reached their limit.
There is no need to say more about the condition of the soldiers.
All artillery groups are now in a "semi-paralyzed" state.
Some were so tired that they couldn't straighten their backs, some were so tired that they collapsed on the ground, and some were so tired that they almost fainted... In a word: they have basically lost their ability to fight.
Compared to people, the condition of cannons is even less ideal.
Searching the entire artillery array, it was almost impossible to find a gun barrel that was not red.
Each cannon barrel was frighteningly red, and steam was sizzling out, much like an iron pot being cooked.
There is no doubt that these cannons are stretched to their limits.
If the bombardment continues, the barrel may explode.
The 11th Squadron has already tried its best, and there is really no way to force them anymore.
Therefore, Qingdeng could only order "stop the shelling."
Now that the bombardment has stopped, next...it's the infantry's turn!
No matter how vigorously the artillery fires, in the end, the infantry still have to rush up the hill to completely defeat the enemy!
After receiving the report from Shannan Keisuke that he was "ready and ready to attack at any time", he took a deep breath and secretly gathered strength.
At the moment when he concentrated his greatest strength——
"Shinsengumi! Assault!!"
Next breath——
"Ohhhhhhhhhhhh!"
Behind Qingdeng, the soldiers of each division raised their weapons high and shouted in unison, the sound was overwhelming!
At the same time as he loudly ordered the attack, Aoto suddenly pulled out the Bizen Nagabune from his waist, and leaned forward, running towards Mount Nangong in front!
Behind him were Shannan Keisuke, Souji, Saito Ichi...the soldiers of each division followed closely.
Almost at the same time, Mount Sasao on the opposite side also erupted into an alarming shout.
"Follow me!!"
Isamu Kondo shouted, and the leader Sone Kotetsu took the lead.
The two most reckless men of the Shinsengumi—Nagakura Shinpachi and Serizawa Kamo—were closely following him.
If you look down from above, you can see two large armies composed of dense black spots breaking into the plain sandwiched between Mount Nangong, Mount Matsuo, and Mount Sasao, like two swimming dragons, biting straight towards the enemy formation on the opposite side!
As soon as Qingdeng and others left their hiding position, a terrifying roar came from Nangong Mountain:
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
There was gunfire again.
It's just that this time it's not the Shinsengumi's bombardment, but the Choshu Army's bombardment!
Cannonballs rolled, flew, and roared down in mid-air towards the charging Shinsengumi!
At this moment, the offense and defense are alien.
The Choshu Army became the party that fired the bombs, and the Shinsengumi became the party that suffered the bombings.
Compared with the Shinsengumi, the Choshu Army's bombardment was undoubtedly much weaker.
Qingdeng secretly estimated based on the sound that the Changzhou Army only had about forty cannons at most.
However, even so, this is still a huge threat to the Shinsengumi!
At the same moment when he heard the sound of cannon fire, Qingden reflexively shouted a warning:
"Spread out! Don't gather!"
In the blink of an eye, the shells fell.
Along with the "rumbling" sound, air waves and smoke and dust flew together!
Because the fire net was not dense enough, very few shells actually fell into the crowd.
However, the turbulent air waves caused by the explosion of the shells were a big trouble.
From time to time, people were blown away by the air waves.
Some people were injured by the scattered stones.
There were also a few unlucky ones who were hit by cannonballs without any bias, and countless broken limbs flew into the sky, and there was a bloody rain...
The General Secretary lowered his body to minimize the risk of suffering "splash damage" while turning his head to boost morale:
"Don't be afraid! Rush over! As long as you rush into the mountains, you won't be bombed! The slower you run, the easier it is to be bombed!"
With his foot strength far superior to that of ordinary people, Qingdeng was able to put a long distance away from the following troops from the beginning of the charge.
Within a moment, the majestic Nangong Mountain disappeared from his eyes - because he had broken into the mountain!
Soon after, Qingden suddenly saw several gun barrels protruding from the trees in front, aiming straight at him.
The talent "Prophecy +9" is activated!
[Note: Prophet +9: He has a strong ability to sense the dangers that are about to happen around him. The degree of sensing will increase with the severity of the danger. However, this ability will not be triggered for people and objects that are not threatening according to personal subjective judgment.
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He immediately sensed the danger, and then, with the blessing of his talent "Speed +6", he nimbly dodged to the right.
For Qingdeng today, "dodging bullets" is no longer a tricky skill that is difficult to achieve.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three gunshots rang out in no particular order - all three bullets flew past Qingdeng, but all missed!
In the next moment, relying on the momentum of the sprint, Aitotora jumped out, and then raised the Bizen Nagabune in his hand over his head.
When he fell, the sharp sword light directly tore a gunman into pieces!
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