Omachi's fingers flexibly turned the Kasumi Nagi in her right hand in a circle, grabbed the barrel of Kasumi Nagi's gun with her hand, and pointed the gun handle at Ogata.
"Take it and have a look. You can think of Sozakura and Kasumagagi as iron cannons that are shorter and more portable."
After receiving Kasumi Nagi from Omachi, Ogata looked through it carefully.
Although the appearance of Sozakura and Kasumi Nagi is very similar to modern Earth revolvers, their shapes are slightly different in some places.
The barrels of Sozakura and Kasumi Nagi are longer and thicker.
While Ogata was looking Kasumi Nagi up and down, Atachi introduced to Ogata:
"Is this a place for loading projectiles?" Ogata raised his finger and pointed at the barrel of Kasumi Nagi's gun.
If he looked like he knew the shape of the pistol very well, it would most likely make Atachi suspicious.
In order to avoid arousing Atachi's suspicion, Ogata decided to pretend that he had "no idea what this thing was, and he didn't even know where to load it."
"Oh! You are so smart! You found the most important part of this wheel gun right away!" Amachi praised, "Yes, the projectiles are filled in this place."
"This is my father's greatest invention. It is an improvement on the short gun of the Nanman people. It separates the barrel and the barrel of the gun, and successfully increases the amount of ammunition. This allows the short revolving gun to be fired continuously.
"
Omachi raised his finger to press the barrel of Kasumi Nagi's gun, and then pushed inward to push the barrel out.
Ogata looked at the chamber of the gun that was pushed out—the magazine contained less ammunition than the revolver in Ogata's impression.
Kasumi Nagi's ammunition capacity is only 4 rounds.
These four bomb bays are already loaded with projectiles and are ready to be fired at any time.
"Does Sozakura only have 4 rounds of ammunition?" Ogata asked Amachi.
Atachi nodded:
"Sozakura and Kasumi Nagi are a pair. Not only do they look the same, they also have the same ammunition capacity."
"...an iron cannon that can not only be carried close to the body, but can also fire continuously...is indeed an incredible weapon."
Ogata decided to play dumb to the end, completely pretending to be a novice who had seen this kind of firearm that was both easy to carry and capable of firing continuously for the first time.
"This wheeled blunderbuss also has big flaws."
Atachi smiled bitterly.
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"Although it is more convenient to carry than ordinary iron cannons, and it can perform continuous fire that ordinary iron cannons cannot do."
"But its power is inferior to that of ordinary iron cannons."
"The shooting distance is also shorter than that of ordinary iron cannons. Long-distance shooting is not possible."
"So Sozakura and Kasumi Nagi are more suitable for use as hidden weapons."
At this time, A-Machi also lifted the Suying in her left hand and looked up and down at the gun body of Suying with a helpless and somewhat bitter look.
"It's a pity...Father passed away not long after he created Sosakura and Kasumi Nagi."
"I didn't even have time to learn how to make this revolving gun from my father."
"But it can be regarded as a blessing among misfortunes. Although I didn't master the making method of the wheel gun, I do know how to make the special projectiles for the wheel gun."
"The projectiles used in ordinary iron cannons cannot be used on this revolving gun. Both Sosakura and Kasumi Nagi must use special projectiles."
After hearing what Omachi said, Ogata moved his eyes back to Kasumi Nagi's open bomb bay.
It was discovered that it was just as Omachi said - the four projectiles contained in the bomb bay were smaller than the iron cannon projectiles in Ogata's impression.
"I don't know if I will ever have the chance to master the manufacturing method of the runner's gun and improve all the current defects of the runner's gun..."
"There is a chance." Ogata said without hesitation while handing Kasumi Nagi back to Amachi.
"How did you know I had a chance?" After taking Kasumi Nagi back, Atachi asked in a half-joking tone.
"Because Amachi, didn't you tell me before that you are talented in the use and manufacture of firearms?" A faint smile appeared on Ogata's face, "Maybe one day in the future, you will create more
It’s a powerful blunderbuss.”
"I'd like to lend you some good words." Ating smiled, "Okay, let's go out."
Omachi raised his head and glanced at the sky that had been dyed dim by the sunset.
"It's almost time for dinner... let's go find a restaurant where the food looks delicious."
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The two walked out of the remote alley side by side and returned to the street.
He looked around - they were now in a residential area, so there were only private houses where Kyoto citizens lived nearby, and they didn't see a single restaurant.
Ogata and Atachi were not in a hurry, and just walked along the street in a leisurely mood while looking for the restaurant.
At this moment, the two of them suddenly noticed that a conspicuous behemoth suddenly appeared on the road ahead.
This conspicuous behemoth looks a bit like the floats that Ogata often sees on TV in modern Earth.
However, the size of the "float" that appeared in front of Ogata was much smaller than the floats that Ogata had seen on TV before.
Many citizens gathered around this "float".
Some of the citizens gathered next to this "float" were just watching the fun.
Others were climbing up and down the "float" and seemed to be repairing the "float".
Just when Ogata was wondering what this "float" was, Atachi suddenly let out an excited shout:
"Ah! It's Yamaboko!"
"Sanbo?" Ogata asked doubtfully.
Just when Ogata was about to ask Amachi what Yamaboko was, Amachi trotted towards the "float" in front of him with excitement on his face.
And Ogata could only hurriedly follow behind Amachi, and ran towards the "float" in front of him.
At the outermost edge of the onlookers surrounding this "float", an elderly man stooped and looked up and down at the "float" with satisfaction and a bit of excitement.
"Hello!"
Amachi, who was running all the way, asked the old man.
"Is this Yamaboko?"
Amachi raised his hand and pointed at the "float" not far away.
After hearing this question from Ating, the old man raised his eyebrows slightly:
"Oh? Little girl, judging from your accent, you are from Omi, right?"
"Yes." A-Machi nodded, "I am indeed from Omi."
"As a foreigner, you actually know our Yamaboko in Kyoto."
"I have always been interested in the Gion Festival in Kyoto. Although this year is my first time to attend the Gion Festival..."
"Hehehe." The old man chuckled softly, with a look of pride gradually appearing on his face, "Yes, this is the Yamaboko. Did you see the big mantis on it? This Yamaboko is the 'Praying Mantis Mountain'."
Ogata raised his eyes and looked at the top of the Yamaboko - when he first saw this "float"...or the Yamaboko, Ogata noticed that there was a very conspicuous "float" placed on the top of the Yamaboko. Big praying mantis.
This large mantis seems to be made of paper and wood. It is larger than an ordinary adult, so when you look at it, this huge mantis has quite a visual impact.
"Did you two come to Kyoto specifically to watch the Gion Festival?" the old man asked Ogata and Omachi.
"Hmm..." Amachi pondered for a while, "I guess so."
"Then you are here just in time." The old man smiled, "Today happens to be the climax of the Gion Festival."
"Although I have always been interested in the Gion Festival, I actually don't have a deep understanding of the Gion Festival." Amachi said with a wry smile, "After all, I know about the Gion Festival and have a lot of knowledge about the Gion Festival. Not many people understand it deeply..."
Hearing what Ating said, the old man smiled slightly.
Turning his head and looking back at the Yamaboko named "Mantis Mountain" in front of him, the old man said softly:
"Almost 1,000 years ago, plague was raging in Kyoto."
"Everyone thinks this is evil and resentment is at work."
This old man with a strong Kyoto accent talked eloquently.
"In order to drive away evil spirits and appease the resentful spirits, everyone held a ceremony at Higashiyama Gion Shrine to worship the King of Udo."
"After the sacrifice, the plague miraculously subsided."
"Since then, people in Kyoto have gradually developed the habit of offering sacrifices whenever a plague breaks out."
"This habit gradually evolved into today's 'Gion Festival'."
"Every July, we Kyoto people hold a grand Gion Festival that lasts for a whole month."
Hearing this, Ogata raised his eyebrows:
"In other words - the Gion Festival is held throughout July in Kyoto?"
"That's right." The old man smiled and nodded, "Although the Gion Festival will be held for a whole month, it is not busy every day."
"The most exciting and lively day of the Gion Festival is July 17th, that is - today."
"Every year today is the day of the Yamaboko Parade."
The old man nodded towards the "Mantis Mountain" not far away.
"There are more than thirty kinds of Yamabokos participating in the annual Yamaboko Parade."
"This 'Mantis Mountain' is just the most common one among the thirty kinds of Yamabokos."
"There are many Yamabokos that are larger than the 'Praying Mantis Mountain' and more luxurious in shape than the 'Praying Mantis Mountain'."
"We, ordinary people, are responsible for building these Yamabokos. The government is not responsible for participating in the construction of Yamabokos."
"See those people climbing up and down Mantis Mountain?"
"Those are the people responsible for building Mantis Mountain."
"The 'Shanboko Patrol' will begin tonight, and these people are conducting final inspections of 'Praying Mantis Mountain'."
"When the 'Yamaboko Parade' begins, more than thirty Yamabokos of different styles and sizes move forward in an orderly manner along the streets."
"By then, there will be countless citizens watching and cheering on both sides of the street."
"This will be the grandest and most beautiful scene in Kyoto in a year..."
"At this moment, all the people in Kyoto are looking forward to tonight's 'Shanboko Parade' and fireworks."
At this point, the old man's face showed a strong look of reminiscence, and there were a few tears in his eyes.
"This is also my favorite scenery in my life..."
"Huh?" There was some confusion on Amachi's face at this time, "How do I remember that the Gion Festival's 'Yamboko Parade' is held during the day? How come it is held at night?"
The old man chuckled:
"In the past, it was indeed held during the day."
"But this year, under the arrangement of Kamiyama-sama, the head of the Kyoto town, the Yamaboko Parade has been moved to the evening."
"In order to make this year's Gion Festival more lively, Kamiyama-sama has added an extra step: setting off fireworks."
“After the Yamaboko Parade, fireworks are set off that can light up the entire Kyoto.”
"Because only by putting the two major activities of 'Shanboko Parade' and 'Fireworks Display' together will it become more lively."
"Fireworks are only beautiful when set off at night, so Lord Kamiyama has arranged this year's Yamaboko Parade to be held tonight."
"Some old-fashioned people who value tradition are very unhappy about Lord Kamiyama's behavior of changing the time of the Yamaboko Parade and lighting more fireworks."
"But most people still welcome Lord Shenshan's arrangement."
"After all, there are not many days when you can see fireworks throughout the year."
"So you see."
The old man raised his hand and pointed forward.
"See the looks on these people's faces?"
Ogata and Atachi both looked at the faces of the citizens who were watching the inspection work at "Mantis Mountain".
The faces of these people all showed excitement, excitement and anticipation.
"Everyone is looking forward to tonight."
The old man said with emotion.
“I look forward to seeing the beautiful fireworks after watching the grand Yamaboko Parade.”
"Everyone has had a hard time these past few years..."
"First there was the 'Tianming Famine', and then there was the 'Tianming Fire'. Everyone was tortured by these disasters one after another..."
"Now we finally have a day where we can have fun and have fun. Everyone is looking forward to it..."
"I heard that the reason why Mr. Shenshan decided to add more "fireworks" tonight is to take care of us who have lived a hard life these years."
"It's a pity...this year's Gion Festival still had a little accident..."
"Huh?" Ogata asked, "What accident?"
The old man sighed:
"Last night, a murderous man suddenly appeared."
"It is said that from last night to now, this man has killed more than thirty innocent people."
"Everyone is a little worried now..."
"But--fortunately, the officials have found out who this person is."
"The officials are now tracking this person from house to house."
"Just now, an official from the government came with a wanted order for this person to be killed and told us to be careful about this person."
"It's a pity that I have forgotten that person's name now..."
"Sigh... Once people get older, their memory and other things will certainly not be good..."
After learning that the government had found out who this murderer was who killed more than 30 innocent people, Ogata and Atachi both felt a little relieved.
"This kind of indiscriminate killing of innocent people is really annoying." Ating said with a look of disgust, "I really hope the government can catch this guy as soon as possible."
As soon as A-Machi finished speaking, Oomei, who was standing next to A-Machi, nodded slightly as if he felt the same.