Chapter 576 The ancestor of the fallen fighters: Ogata Yoshi? 【5700】
After watching the figures of the three Ogata people about to sink into the distant horizon, Skulucci turned his head and shouted to Vasily not far away:
"Vashili! Are you ready?"
"Boss! We have just finished preparations!" Vasili shouted loudly, "Everything has been loaded into the truck. I have also checked it out! Nothing is missing!"
After the war, Chanup also kept his promise and gave half of their belongings to Skulucci.
Due to his excessive wealth, Chanup generously gave Skulucci several sleighs so that they could use them as cargo carriages.
After hearing what Vasily said, Skulucci nodded: "Very good! Let's go back too!"
Scrooge got on his horse and said, "Mr. Chanup, we are leaving first. Please take care of yourself and see you again if there is a chance."
Chanup nodded vigorously: "You too! Take care!"
After saying goodbye to Chanup, Skulucci turned his gaze and looked at the subordinates next to him who were all ready to go: "Let's go!"
Skulucci took the lead in knocking the horse's belly, and drove the horse forward slowly, heading away from the Red Moon Fortress.
Vasily and others followed closely, and soon a formation of a long snake appeared on the snowy field.
Skulucci took a deep breath of the cool morning air, and then slowly exhaled: "The weather is quite good today. Vasily, look at the sun, today will be a very sunny day."
"Yes." Vasili agreed, then let out a sigh of relief, "I can finally go back..."
"What? Aren't you used to living in an Ainu house?" Skulucci asked.
"Hmm. I've never been able to get used to the Ainu people's daily life and eating habits." After saying that, Vasili turned his head and glanced at the fortress that had gradually been left behind them, "I didn't expect... I have always been...
The Cossacks, who are known for their "no evil deeds," risked their lives to aid a group of Ainu people."
After saying that, Vasily showed a helpless smile and turned his attention back to Skulucci.
"Boss, you are indeed a weirdo."
"Hahahaha." Skulucci looked up to the sky and laughed, "Thank you for the compliment. You think I don't look like a traditional Cossack - this is a great compliment to me."
"Boss, I still don't understand. Why did you come to help those Ainu people? Although we received a very generous reward in the end, the price of obtaining this rich revenge was too high. If we don't do it well,
Maybe they’ll all die.”
"Every time I ask you this question, you always use 'because that's what I want to do'. Can't you explain it more clearly?"
"Can you explain it more clearly..." Skulucci repeated what Vasily just said in a low voice, then smiled, "Okay, while I am in a good mood today, let me explain it more clearly.
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"Vashili, do you know Don Quixote?"
"Don Quixote? Isn't this the novel you always read, boss? It's the anti-chivalry novel, right?"
"That's right." Scrooge cleared his throat, "The protagonist of that book lived in an era where knights had been extinct for more than a century."
"In this era when there are no more knights, the protagonist of that book lost his mind from reading knight novels. He decided to imitate the knights in the novels. He gave himself a new name: 'Don Quixote'
Virtue, then he mounted a broken horse, put on a set of shabby armor, and began to go around doing chivalry."
"Ah? Listening to your description, this Don Quixote seems to be a fool." Vasily expressed his opinion.
"If you think so, you're right." Skulucci cast an admiring look at Vasili, "What Don Quixote did, in the eyes of others, is indeed no different from a fool."
"But I really appreciate Don Quixote's stubborn desire to imitate the knight errant and go around doing chivalry and justice."
"Vashili, just think of me who decided to help those Ainu people as a fool like Don Quixote."
"Huh?" Vasili opened his mouth wide, "What are all these things? When you explain it like this, I don't understand it even more..."
"Hahahahaha." Scrooge looked up to the sky and laughed, "If you don't understand, just take your time to understand!"
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Red Moon Fortress——
"Ogata-kun and the others left... As expected, I'm still very reluctant to leave..." Aizan let out a long sigh.
Ashili, who was walking beside Ayizan, nodded in agreement.
Counting this "Red Moon Fortress Attack and Defense Battle", Ogata has rescued Qina Village twice. So when Ogata and others left, almost all the villagers in Qina Village came to see Ogata and others off.
Now that Ogata and the others have left, those who came to see them off have naturally dispersed.
Ayzan and Ahili walked at the rear of the villagers of Qina Village who returned to their hometown.
The two of them are the two Ainu who are most familiar with each other in the Red Moon Fortress, so they naturally have mixed feelings about Ogata and Atachi's journey again.
"I don't know if there will be a chance to see them again in the future..." Ashley muttered softly.
"I think - maybe I can meet Ogata-kun again soon, but in another way." Aizan showed a meaningful smile.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Ashley asked.
"Ogata-kun is the great hero who saved us all." Aizan said with a smile, "I have a hunch - I'm afraid it won't be long before a brand new heroic epic will appear."
Ashley showed a look of understanding, and then the look of understanding slowly turned into a look of hesitation: "But... Mr. Ogata is Kazuto. Can Kazuto become the protagonist of our heroic epic?"
"It is true that there is no such precedent. But - since there is no precedent, wouldn't it be enough to set a precedent?" Aizan said in a serious tone, "Ashri, if there is no movie with Ogata-kun as the protagonist.
If it’s a heroic epic, then it’s up to the two of us to set the precedent.”
"Me?" Surprise appeared on Ashley's face.
"Both you and I have spent a relatively short period of time with Ogata-kun, so it is most appropriate for the two of us to compile it." Aizan said sternly, "Ogata-kun, he has saved our Qina Village twice.
I don’t want our descendants to remember forever that there was such a hero who could make other heroic epics eclipse.”
"...I understand." Ashiri nodded vigorously and smiled brightly, "Mr. Aizan, when you decide to start compiling a heroic epic with Mr. Ogata as the protagonist, please be sure to let me participate!"
"Then let's say it." Ayzan also showed a bright smile like Ashley.
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After Ogata and others left, Chanup and others also walked on their way home.
"Retannoe, I really didn't expect you to actually come to see Ogata-kun and the others off." Chanup looked helplessly as he looked at the man next to him who was wrapped like a rice dumpling and was being wrapped by his son: Pucci
Retannoe was supported by Na.
"They are our benefactors." Retannoe said calmly, "My benefactor is leaving, and it would be rude if I didn't get up and say goodbye... Hiss! Puccina! You just touched my wound!"
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"Yes, I'm sorry!" Puccina, whose body was also wrapped in large and small linen cloths, said hurriedly.
"Father." At this time, Aisuma's voice sounded from behind Chanup.
"What's wrong?" Chanup turned to look at Aisuma, who was quickly approaching behind him.
"Father, if you have time, go and talk to Otunpuyi." Aisuma whispered, "He has been silent and strange recently."
"He has always liked Ogata-kun before. When Ogata-kun first came to our place, he always pestered Ogata-kun and asked him to introduce Kazuto's life to him."
"But when I went to say goodbye to Ogata-kun, I almost didn't say anything. I just said to Ogata-kun and others, 'I wish you a safe journey.'"
"I asked him what happened and he didn't say anything."
Upon hearing this, Chanupu raised his eyes and looked at Otunpuyi, who was walking behind them, a long distance away from them.
Farewell to Ogata - Chanupu and his family all went.
Chanupu actually noticed Otunpuyi's behavior recently. At first, he thought it was because Otunpuyi was busy assisting Kunoa in treating the wounded, so he was too tired to say anything.
, but now it seems that this is not the case.
Chanup pursed his lips and nodded: "I understand. I'm going to talk to him now. I may walk a little slower with Otunpuyita in the future, so you don't have to pay attention to us."
After saying that, Chanupu turned around and walked towards Otunpui in the rear.
"Otonpui."
"Father?" Otunpuyi, who was walking with his head down, raised his head and cast a doubtful look at Chanupu, who was walking quickly toward him.
"Are you worried about something recently?" Chanupu and Otunpuyi walked side by side. "You have been looking depressed recently."
"I'm fine..." Otonpuyi whispered.
"You don't look like you're okay at all." Chanup said quietly, "Your sister is quite worried about you. Just now she came to me with an anxious look on her face and confided in me her feelings for you.
Worried."
Otunpuyi, who lost his mother when he was young and has always regarded his sister as his mother, had a slight change in his expression after hearing Chanupu mention his sister.
"If you have anything on your mind, just say it. There are only you and me nearby now, so you don't have to worry about being overheard," Chanup added.
Chanupu and his son were now far behind Retannoe and others who were walking in front of them. There was no one else around.
Chanup's words fell silent for a long time.
Otunpuyi also remained silent for a long time.
Finally——Otongpuyi seemed to have made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and said slowly:
"Father... I used to... always like Kazuto and yearn for Kazuto's life."
"Father...I won't hide it from you...when He Ren first fought, I was actually more inclined to surrender..."
"I think there is nothing wrong with surrendering to Kazuto and then being forced to become a 'naturalized Ezo'... I can live an advanced life without having to make a living by hunting in the mountains..."
"But... after following Miss Kunoya to treat the wounded, and witnessing many familiar people around me become extremely miserable due to Kazuto's aggression, I found that... I seemed to slowly become less interested in Kazuto.
I like it so much..."
"I feel that Kazuto is not as kind and friendly as I imagined, and is worthy of my admiration..."
"I don't know how to use specific words to describe my current state... I am... maybe confused..."
"I used to dream of going to Kazuto, but now...I can't like Kazuto anymore..."
Chanup listened quietly and nodded from time to time.
After his son, who was only more than ten years old, finished speaking, Chanup said without thinking:
"Otunpui, do you hate Kazuto?"
"……Maybe."
"If you hate Kazuto, then you hate the wrong person."
Otunpuyi turned his head and cast a doubtful look at Chanupu.
"The thing you want to hate should be the 'something' that makes us and Kazuto have to fight each other. As for what this 'something' is, you should think carefully, think hard, and use all your strength.
Go ahead and think about it." Chanup said unhurriedly, "When you think about the answer, come to me and tell me your answer."
Speaking of this, Chanupu showed a faint smile to Otunpuyi.
"When you think about what the answer is, you will no longer be the child who easily likes a certain ethnic group and then casually hates a certain ethnic group."
"I look forward to your answers and your growth."
After finishing speaking, Chanup strode away from Otunpui, leaving Otunpui alone and continuing to move forward slowly and thoughtfully.
"Father, how was your chat with Otunpuyi?" After Chanup came back, Aisuma couldn't wait to ask Chanup.
"The chat was not bad." Chanup smiled, "Let's wait patiently."
"Wait? Wait for what?" Aisuma asked.
"Wait until Otunpui realizes his answer."
"Father, what are you talking about?"
"Well... where should I start to explain..." Chanup said with a wry smile.
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Ezo Land, somewhere in the snowfield not far from Red Moon Fortress——
Ogata and his party, consisting of three people and two horses, were on this snowy field, following Lin Ziping's command, and marched toward the northeast at an unhurried speed.
A Machi rides Putao's horse alone.
The carrot is a bit harder, having to carry Ogata and Lin Ziping at the same time.
"The weather is really nice today." Ogata put his right hand on his eyes and looked at the bright sun above his head.
"Yes." Linzi, who was sitting behind Ogata, said calmly, "It's really a suitable day for a long trip."
Speaking of this, Lin Ziping paused, and after a while he took a deep breath and said in a joking tone:
"I never thought... I would actually have a day to travel with the famous executioner Ittousai..."
Lin Ziping was one of the only two people in Red Moon City who knew Ogata's various nicknames, along with Shendu. Together with Shendu, he helped Ogata keep the secret of his identity in a tacit understanding.
But now, there are no outsiders around, and Lin Ziping can finally call out the famous name "Executioner Ittosai" with confidence and boldness.
"If you say this kind of thing, I'm afraid it will make many people envious." Lin Ziping then continued, "Ogata-kun, I don't know if you know - you are among the general public, but you are disliked by many people.
You’re welcome.”
Ogata also heard similar words in Shendu last night.
"I've always felt sincere and fearful about this." Ogata smiled helplessly, "I have never felt that what I have done so far is worthy of people respecting me so much..."
"Ogata-kun, you are too humble." Lin Ziping shrugged, "In the eyes of many people who are disgusted with the shogunate, you are a hero who stood up to the sky and did what we always wanted to do but didn't dare to do -
Just like me."
"Oh?" Ogata glanced at Lin Ziping behind him and said in a half-joking tone, "Do you admire me too?"
"It's more of respect than admiration." Lin Ziping smiled, "When I learned that you had conquered Nijo Castle, one of the symbols of the shogunate, I was so excited that I started dancing."
"For too long, no one has dared to challenge the authority of the shogunate." Lin Ziping slowly changed his face to a serious face, "According to my judgment, the current shogunate has reached a state where it cannot be destroyed or established."
"For me, the more patriots like you who dare to challenge the authority of the shogunate, the better! In this way, maybe we can force the shogunate to make new changes!"
"A patriot who fell behind the curtain?" Ogata laughed dumbly, "This is the first time I heard someone call me a patriot who fell behind the curtain..."
"I dare to conclude that if the Edo shogunate does not try to reform, more and more patriots will appear to overthrow the shogunate."
Speaking of this, Lin Ziping paused for a moment, and then changed to a half-joking tone.
"By then, those patriots who overthrew the shogunate might respect you as the 'ancestor of the tyrants who overthrew the shogunate', thinking that you were the first person to dare to challenge the authority of the shogunate."
"That's too scary..." Ogata twitched his lips, "I don't want to see my name being used as a banner..."
"Mr. Lin." At this time, A-Machi suddenly interjected. "Is it okay to just keep moving forward?"
"That's right." Lin Ziping nodded, "According to the current speed, it will probably take about three days to keep going."
"That weird Dr. Kazuto is quite far away from here, so you have to be mentally prepared."
"We're not afraid of spending time." Ogata sighed softly, "We're just afraid that it will be in vain in the end..."
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Edo, the mansion where the Hyokuya group lives——
Huh——! Huh——! Huh——!
Lin was the only one in the huge courtyard now.
Lin stood alone in the center of the courtyard, holding a wooden knife tied with many large stones, practicing Su Zhen there.
Because there are many stones tied to it, the weight of this wooden knife has reached an extremely alarming value.
But such a heavy wooden sword was wielded very steadily by Lin. When she slashed the wooden sword forward, there was no mess in the path of the sword.
Just when Lin was silently practicing her swordsmanship alone, she suddenly heard footsteps coming from beside her.
"Katsurokuro?" Lin put down the wooden sword in her hand and turned to look at her subordinate Shimada who was walking quickly towards her.
"Lord," Shimada said seriously, "I have decided - before we leave Edo, I decided to go see my father."
"Have you finally decided..." Lin cast a somewhat pleased look at Shimada, "Then you can find a good time to go home."
"If you want money to buy some souvenirs or something, just come to me directly and ask for money."
Shimada: "Yes!"
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at the same time--
Edo, in a dark, deserted alley——
"Ha ha ha ha……"
In this dark alley, where sewage flows, and no one usually comes here, the sound of a girl's breathing suddenly came from this time.
A girl wearing a dirty and old cloak was running hastily in this alley.
While running fast, look back behind you from time to time.
"ah!"
At this time, her foot accidentally kicked a protruding stone on the ground.
She subconsciously let out a scream, fell forward heavily, and got a big dog's shit.
"it hurts……"
The girl who got up from the ground had a hint of crying in her voice.
She looked down at her left arm - when she fell just now, her left arm was accidentally scratched with blood stains by some sharp stones on the ground.
However - these bloodstains only appeared for a moment.
When the girl lowered her head to look at her wounds, the blood marks were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just a few breaths, her arm returned to its original state.
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Originally, as expected, this chapter was the last chapter of Volume 7. It not only gave an explanation to all the main characters in Volume 7, but also laid new suspense in the last part. It is the most perfect "end of volume".
chapter".
But after various considerations, we finally decided to include these three recent chapters in the final volume.