Chapter 653 The all-out war between Ogata, Tokugawa and Toyotomi begins! 【6000】
"...That's fine." Kiyosumi sighed, "You can do whatever you want, as long as you don't miss important events. Has Toyotomi-sama come to Osaka?"
"Toyotomi-sama, he will probably arrive this afternoon." Yoshihisa responded, "He is probably right now... on the outskirts of Osaka, reviewing the troops that will participate in the battle tonight."
"Ha..." A strange flush suddenly appeared on Qingcheng's face, "The day when I can realize my long-cherished wish... has finally come..."
"Tonight's task is very heavy." Yoshihisa said, "We have to fight against the Edo Shogunate and Shura at the same time... It's troublesome just thinking about it."
"Isn't that right? That's why I'm so excited." Qingcheng breathed heavily.
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"first meet!"
Ashu, who was kneeling on the tatami, pushed forward the cloth bag filled with the snacks she had just bought all the way, and then bowed respectfully to Lin, who was sitting directly opposite her.
"I'm Azhu! Please give me your advice!"
Lin accepted the souvenir from Azhu with both hands and returned the gift:
"First time we meet, I am Kinoshita Rin. Thank you for your gift."
"I have already heard Ogata Ittosai say something about you."
"You are much cuter than I thought."
"You are cuter than I thought!" Ashuku said quickly, "When I first heard Master Ittousai say that you are a female swordsman and businessman with outstanding swordsmanship and astonishing wealth at a young age, I thought you would not
What kind of person would he be with a fierce expression and a strong back?"
Lin seemed to be amused by Azhu's words.
After laughing a few times, Lin slowly said:
"I have already heard about you from Ogata Ittosai."
"I admire your persistence and determination in finding your family."
Lin cast admiring glances at Azhu.
"I don't know much about the 'Remnants of Iga' either."
"But I am happy to help Ogata Ittousai's companions."
"I will work with my subordinates to pay attention and investigate as much as possible to collect information related to Iga."
"But I am essentially just a businessman, not the leader of an intelligence organization, so I cannot guarantee that I will be able to help you. I can only assure you that I will do my best."
Hearing this, Ashu was overjoyed.
"Thank you very much!" Azhu quickly lowered his head and saluted again, "I am very happy that you are willing to help me! No matter what the final result is, I will never complain at all!"
Lin's childhood experience has always made Lin very fond of people who value family ties.
A Zhu was polite, and at the same time he happened to be the kind of person who valued family ties that she had always liked. This made Lin's eyes look at A Zhu, and she couldn't help but soften a lot.
Lin was not being polite when she told Azhu that she would help her investigate the "Iga remnant party". She really wanted to investigate the "Iga remnant party" seriously.
Not only for A Zhu, but also for myself.
Based on all the information currently known, it is very likely that the "Iga Remnant Party" will merge with the organization that studies "immortality".
Therefore, even if it was for her own sake, Lin could not just sit idly by and ignore the "Iga remnants".
"Okay, raise your head quickly." Lin said to Azhu, "I'm not used to other people treating me with such great courtesy. Please raise your head quickly."
Da da da……
At this moment, a series of footsteps approaching from far away suddenly sounded outside the door.
Listening to the footsteps, Makimura, who was sitting in the corner of the room, grinned: "It's the footsteps of Mamiya and Asai. It seems that Mamiya and the others are back. Hmm? Why does it seem that there is another unfamiliar footsteps..."
As soon as Makimura finished speaking, the paper sliding door of the room was opened with a "swish".
What Makimura said is absolutely correct.
The ones who opened the door were none other than Mamiya and Asai.
Behind Mamiya and Asai, there stood a middle-aged man who looked familiar to Ogata, but couldn't remember who it was for the moment.
"Hmm? Yogoro?" Lin stared straight at the middle-aged man standing behind Mamiya and Asai, and raised her eyebrows.
After hearing Lin say the name "Yohorō", Ogata finally remembered who this person was. It was Yukimura, whom he had met once before when he served as Hatsuko's "temporary guard" in Osaka Shinmachi.
It was Yukimura who allowed Ogata to reunite with Makimura indirectly, and it was also Yukimura who allowed Ogata to show his holiness in front of Hatsumi and others in a way that was almost forced.
Ogata remembered that Makimura once told him: Yukimura, whose real name was Yogoro and who had received a lot of favors from Lin, was considered half a member of their Calabash House.
Looking at Ogata, Fuma and others in the room, Mamiya, Asai, and Yukimura all looked surprised and confused, but Yukimura quickly adjusted the expressions on his face, and then bowed respectfully to Lin.
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"Miss Lin." He greeted Lin actively and enthusiastically.
Lin waved her hand, indicating that Yukimura didn't need to be polite, and then asked: "Yogoro, why are you with Kuro and the others?"
Mamiya explained for Yukimura:
"After Asai and I visited the business partner you asked us to visit for you, on the way back, we met Yogoro who happened to be in a hurry to come to the lord to report an important matter. So we simply led him
He's back together."
Yukimura nodded at this time.
"Miss Lin."
Yukimura said in a serious tone.
"I have already found some clues about the matter you entrusted me to help investigate."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ogata, Omachi, Lin... In short, the expressions of everyone in the room except Fuma and Azuki changed slightly.
Both Ogata and Amachi knew what Rin had entrusted Yukimura to investigate.
On the night when Ogata and Makimura reunited, Makimura happened to be following Rin's order and came to entrust Yukimura, who has a huge power in Osaka, to help investigate and collect relevant information about the "Kansai Disappearance Incident".
When everyone's expressions changed slightly, Yukimura looked at the room, which was slightly crowded because there were many people sitting there.
"Ms. Lin, please... is it convenient for you to listen to me now?"
"...Kanmi-sama, Miss Azuki." Lin thought for a moment, then turned to look at Fuma and Azuki sitting in front of her, "I'm sorry, can you two please stay away for a while?"
"Of course." Feng Mo said boldly without hesitation, "Then I'll take a walk outside with Azhu. Let's go, Azhu."
As a result of her childhood experiences, Azhu was also the kind of person who was forced to mature precociously. She had already mastered the skill of "reading the air". Without saying anything else, she stood up obediently and followed Feng Mo out of the room.
go.
As soon as the two of them left, Asai quietly asked Makimura next to him: "Who was that little girl just now?"
"This is a long story." Makimura explained, "I will explain it to you slowly later."
While Makimura and Asai were chatting there, Lin made a "please" gesture towards the place where Azuki was sitting just now.
"Yohoroku, there are no outsiders here now, you can speak freely. Katsuguro, go get a pot of tea."
"No, there is no need to serve tea." Yukimura said while sitting respectfully in front of Lin, "I still have a lot of things to do. I will leave after I finish speaking. I won't stay long."
"Ms. Lin, after you entrusted me to help investigate the recent frequent disappearances in Kansai, I immediately sent a large number of people to investigate the matter."
"After investigation by my subordinates, it has been found that Saint Koya of Mount Koya is extremely suspicious."
"Takano-san..." Lin muttered, her brows slowly frowning.
The one who also frowned was Ogata.
Mount Koya is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and a large number of monks from Mount Koya spontaneously travel to various places to spread the beliefs of the Shingon sect.
This group of people who traveled to various places to spread the Shingon faith were called the "Kakano Sages".
Therefore, Takano Sage can be understood as a missionary.
In theory, Saint Koya, who traveled around preaching for his faith, should be a group of people with very firm faith, but in reality, this is not the case.
"Traveling around and spreading faith" is not an easy task.
So gradually, more and more Kono Sages gradually fell into depravity because they could not bear the hunger and cold while traveling around the world.
More and more Koya Saints have begun to engage in obscene and deceptive business, taking advantage of people and intimidating good people.
Because of Takano Sage's many evil deeds, Takano Sage has become a despised existence to this day. There is even a proverb: Don't let Takano Sage stay overnight, as it will be shameful to have an affair with a woman.
"According to the investigation by my subordinates, the number of Takano Saints who have appeared in Kansai has increased a lot recently." Yaogoro continued unhurriedly, "Some villages have reported that people have disappeared in certain villages.
Takano Sage has been around."
"Although there is currently no more evidence that proves that the 'Kansai Disappearance Incident' was the work of Takano-san, based on the information collected so far, Takano-san is indeed extremely suspicious."
"If this series of events were all caused by Takano Sanguo, then everything would be easily explained."
"After all, human trafficking is indeed a disgusting act that Takano Sei often does."
Yukimura finished reporting the latest information he had collected in a concise and concise manner.
After listening to Yukimura's report, Lin pursed her lips and then asked:
"Yogoro, is there anything else that needs to be reported?"
"No more." Yukimura shook his head.
"...Yaogoro, thank you for your hard work." Lin said solemnly, "Thank you for making a special trip to report to me today."
"You just said that you have important things to deal with later and you can't stay long, right?"
"Then please step aside and go about your own business. Then I'll ask you to continue to help me investigate this matter."
"If you collect any important information again, you must report it to me as soon as possible just like today."
"Yes." Yaogoro bowed respectfully to Lin again and walked away quickly from Lin.
"Takano Sage..." As soon as Yogoro left, Genichi murmured, "Koyasan... is getting more and more suspicious."
"Every known clue so far points to Mount Koya as the most suspicious place at present." Mamiya added on the side.
"We really came to Osaka at the right time..." Lin said solemnly, "The situation is very clear now."
"Koyasan is undoubtedly the most suspicious place. Investigation must be focused."
After saying this in a noncommittal tone, Lin slowly raised two fingers.
"We currently have so many people gathered in Osaka, which is just a waste of manpower. There is no need to keep so many people in Osaka."
"So now I have a plan and we will divide into 2 waves of people."
"One wave of people continued to stay in Osaka to collect intelligence, while the other wave of people went to Koyasan first, using Koya Town as a base to investigate Koyasan."
"What do you think?"
Although Lin said "What do you think", her eyes were only looking at Ogata.
After Ogata thought for a moment, he nodded: "I have no objection."
There is indeed nothing wrong with the plan proposed by Lin.
There is really no need for so many people to stay in Osaka. Sending some people to Mount Koya to conduct investigations can greatly improve efficiency and avoid waste of manpower.
After Ogata took the lead in expressing his stance, others also expressed their stance one after another.
Everyone agreed with Lin's plan of "splitting the troops into two groups".
Seeing that no one expressed any objection to Lin's plan, Mamiya asked:
"Then who should be sent to Mount Koya to investigate?"
As soon as Mamiya finished speaking, someone immediately said:
"Count me in the team going to Koyasan."
The speaker is the source.
"Uncle, you actually take the initiative to ask for work...it's really rare." Lin's eyes flashed with surprise.
"Don't treat me like a rice bug who can only eat but not work." Genichi said angrily, "If you are investigating Mount Koya, it would be most appropriate to send me there. There is an acquaintance of mine in Koya Town.
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"...Since you are so active, uncle, I will do whatever you want. Who else wants to go to Mount Koya first?"
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After a brief discussion, the personnel who would continue to stay in Osaka and the personnel who would go to Koyasan for investigation were quickly decided.
Yurin, Mamiya, Asai, and Shimada continue to stay in Osaka.
The four people, Ogata, Genichi, Amachi and Makimura, headed to Mount Koya first.
Ogata had originally planned to go to Mount Koya for investigation after Daishiten and Daizuzai were repaired. So when he was deciding which people would be responsible for going to Mount Koya just now, Ogata expressed his position immediately after Genichi, saying that he wanted to
Go to Koyasan.
After determining the composition of the two teams, Yuan Yi asked:
"When should we leave for Mount Koya?"
"Of course, the faster, the better." Makimura said.
"What about tomorrow?" Ogata suggested.
"Tomorrow?" Genichi raised an eyebrow, "Ogata-kun, aren't your swords still being sent for repair? Do you want to go to Mount Koya with those two cheap swords on your waist?"
Genichi had read countless knives, and he could tell at a glance that the knife Ogata was hanging on his waist was a cheap one that could be bought casually and might sharpen after cutting a few bones.
"There's no way I'm going to Mount Koya with these two pieces of junk." Ogata smiled, "The time agreed upon by Master Yuichi and me to pick up the sword is seven days later."
"It's a coincidence that today happens to be the time that Master Yu Yi and I agreed to take out the knife."
"I plan to pick up the knife this evening. So I can set off tomorrow."
"That's it... I can leave anytime." Yuan Yi shrugged.
"Me too." Makimura agreed.
"In that case, let's leave tomorrow." Ogata said seriously, "I will pick up the knife tonight and leave for Mount Koya tomorrow morning."
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at this moment
Osaka, in a mountain forest on the outskirts of Osaka
Kara, Kara...
A carriage rumbled forward in the forest where there were only a few birds.
The sound of the wheels turning and the music constantly coming from the carriage became one of the only sounds in this silent mountain forest.
In the carriage of the carriage, Toyotomi Nobuhide, wearing a white cloak, half-closed his eyes and played the violin on his left shoulder in an elegant manner.
In the not spacious carriage, there were only two people, Toyotomi and a blond and blue-eyed Westerner sitting opposite Toyotomi.
When Toyotomi played beautiful music on the violin, the Westerner closed his eyes and shook his head gently, appearing to be listening carefully and enjoying the music, showing an intoxicated expression from time to time.
Soon, the song ended.
When Toyotomi put down his bow, the Westerner clapped his hands vigorously.
"That's great, Toyotomi-sama, your piano skills are getting better and better!" the Westerner said in English.
"Smith, thank you for the compliment." Toyotomi responded with a smile in fluent English, "But my piano skills are still far from enough, and I need more practice."
Toyotomi showed a regretful expression.
When Toyotomi put down the violin on his shoulder, the carriage beneath him happened to stop.
"Toyotomi-sama."
The coachman in charge of driving jumped out of the car, then quickly ran to the car door and opened it.
"Here we are."
"Well, thank you." Toyotomi showed a gentle smile to the coachman who opened the door for him, and slowly walked out of the carriage, "I asked you to drive all the way here, you must be tired."
"I can't take it seriously." The coachman, who was thanked by Toyotomi, his face contorted with excitement, "I just did what I should do."
The carriage stopped in a dense forest.
After getting off the carriage, the coachman stayed to look at the carriage, while Toyotomi led Smith slowly toward the depths of the dense forest ahead.
In just a moment, a sturdy figure appeared in front of Toyotomi, and then hurried towards Toyotomi.
"Toyotomi-sama!" The strong man knelt down and saluted.
"Takaharu." Toyotomi stood with his hands behind his hands, "How is the army?"
"It has been assembled and can be reviewed at any time!"
"Very good." Toyotomi grinned, "Let's go, take me to see my Toyotomi warriors."
"yes!"
Gao Qing led the way, heading straight into the depths of the dense forest.
This place looks like an endless dense forest at first glance, but it is actually surprisingly small.
Soon, as if suddenly enlightened, a small open space not covered by dense trees gradually appeared in front of Toyotomi and others.
At this moment, the air in this small clearing was filled with a strong chilling atmosphere.
An extremely neat phalanx of a thousand people stood on this open space.
Everyone in this phalanx, without exception, wears a katana and a wakashi at their waist, and carries a brand-new flintlock gun on their back.
The barrel of each flintlock gun is engraved with a red crescent moon.
Even though Toyotomi appeared in front of them, the phalanx remained motionless, with everyone standing upright and looking solemn.
In front of the phalanx, there is a huge stone with a smooth top.
Toyotomi slowly climbed up the boulder under the guidance of Gao Qing.
Standing on the boulder, looking down at the thousand-person phalanx below.
"Salute!" Gao Qing shouted loudly.
The soldiers knelt down on one knee in uniform movements.
Looking at the 1,000 soldiers kneeling under the boulder, Toyotomi's lips... slowly opened.
He smiled happily.
"Everyone, welcome...back to Japan." Toyotomi slowly opened his arms as if he wanted to hug the 1,000 soldiers in front of him.
"I am so happy."
"I finally fulfilled the promise I made to you and will take you back to Japan one day."
"But I'm also so sad."
The smile on Toyotomi's face slowly disappeared, revealing a sad expression.
"My other more important promise, with you to destroy the Edo shogunate, has not been fulfilled until now."
"But fortunately, the day is not far away when I will fulfill the promises I made to you one by one."
Like a magic trick, the sad expression on Toyotomi's face slowly turned back into a joyful smile.
Toyotomi suddenly raised his hands, and the white cloak draped around him shook off.
"Today, we are finally standing here!"
"Standing in the Gyeonggi Plain of Japan!"
"Standing outside Osaka City! This land has been fought over by countless powerful men in history and watered by countless blood!"
"We are finally back!"
"We who were in the Edo shogunate and could only survive under the oppression of the Tokugawa clan are finally back!"
"Everyone who follows me, follows Qiancheng Gourd and Taiko Tung! Tell me what are you longing for now, now that you are stepping on the soil of Japan?"
"The curtain falls! The curtain falls! The curtain falls! The curtain falls!"
Thousands of soldiers shouted "The curtain falls" over and over again with crazy expressions.
The sound soared into the sky, and countless birds in the forest fled from the surrounding jungle.
The aura of madness was slowly transmitted to Toyotomi from the faces of these thousands of soldiers, as if it was contagious.
"Very good!" Toyotomi, whose eyes and mouth were exaggeratedly raised with excitement and excitement, let out a sharp laugh, "That's right! That's how it should be! All brave warriors! Follow me and go with me to defeat those who are standing there.
Those who are in heaven, drag them down one by one!"
"Now is the time to throw the punch!"
"Join me and shake your fist at the Edo shogunate!"
"Join me and use blood and fire to wake up the Tokugawa samurai who are addicted to comfort."
"Grab their buns, lift them up, and let them open their eyes to take a good look at the sight of 'Taiko Tong' flying!"
"My fellow warriors from Toyotomi..."
Toyotomi slowly stretched his arms upward, as if to embrace the sky.
"Join me! Let Qiancheng Gourd rise again in the gap between heaven and earth!"
"Join me! Just tonight! Let the world turn upside down!"
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Many of the plots and settings in this book are adapted from unofficial rumors and myths and legends that existed in reality.
For example, "Toyotomi's bloodline continues in Satsuma Domain", and another example is "Takano Sage" mentioned in this chapter.
The image of Saint Takano mentioned in this chapter is the image of Saint Takano in history. Because of his bad reputation in history, Saint Takano was rumored to be a "human trafficker" who did all kinds of evil, and then was rumored to be a child abductor.
Monster night monster.
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