I was a swordsman in ancient Japan

Shuntaro's tone was quite strong.

This tone is not like negotiating with Ji Taro, but more like an order.

This tough tone naturally made Geutaro extremely unhappy.

As soon as Shuntaro finished speaking, annoyance appeared on Jitaro's face.

However, just when he opened his mouth and wanted to say something to Shuntaro, he seemed to have remembered something, and his whole body froze.

There was a faint fear in the pupils.

After several rounds of back and forth between this look of fear and anger, it was finally the look of fear that prevailed.

After closing the slightly parted lips again, he did not respond to what Shuntaro said just now, but just snorted heavily.

"Sorry, I'm late."

At this moment, a young male voice sounded outside the door.

Immediately following the male voice was the sound of the door being pulled open, and the sound of footsteps already entering the room was a young man.

And this young man is the last Shintaro of the "Four Heavenly Kings".

Since Kotaro died in Nijo Castle 3 months ago, Shiranui has not been able to find a ninja who is qualified to take over Kotaro's position.

So after Shintaro also came, the current "Four Heavenly Kings" in Shiranui are all here.

Not long after Shintaro came, the Balrog who called everyone here finally came.

Although he was old and his hair and beard were gray, the Balrog's appearance was still far from the word "senile".

Seeing that Shuntaro, Gokutaro, and Shintaro had all arrived, Balrog didn't say much greetings, sat cross-legged in front of the three of them, and said directly to the three of them:

"I have an urgent task to tell you."

"But before I tell you about this urgent task, I have to repeat a few words that I have said many times."

The Balrog raised his hand, and while stroking the scar that covered his left eye vertically, he continued.

"You are in Edo from now on, remember to be cautious in your words and deeds."

Hearing Balrog's words, Shuntaro immediately showed helplessness on his face.

Since they moved their base to Edo, Shuntaro has heard similar words too many times.

Although Ji Taro didn't show obvious helplessness like Shuntaro, there was still a flame called "impatient" beating in his eyes.

Only Shintaro sat on his knees respectfully, listening to Balrog's lecture with a very serious appearance.

"Now there are a lot of officials in the shogunate who don't like our Shiranui."

Touching the scar on his left eye is a personal habit of the Balrog.

Once the left hand is free, I can't help but raise my left hand to touch the scar on my left eye.

"The officials who don't like us are now waiting for us to make mistakes, and then use it as an excuse to lash out at us."

"Since showing such an unsightly ugliness in Nijo Castle three months ago, the general's favor for us has greatly diminished."

"We must never again do anything that would tarnish our image in Shiranui."

"Especially you! Gokutaro!"

The Balrog fixed his gaze on Kyutaro.

"You guys have been going to Yoshiwara every night to find sex these days."

"In a place like Yoshiwara where there are many people with mixed eyes, you must remember to be cautious in your words and deeds. Don't do anything that will offend people's tongues."

"In a word, act more like a samurai than a samurai."

Hearing something similar to what Shuntaro said just now from Yanma, a slight displeasure appeared on Kyutaro's face.

But Ji Taro suppressed his displeasure, and responded respectfully:

"Yes!"

"Well, I've said enough of similar things, and I won't go any further."

Hearing Balrog's words, Shuntaro immediately showed a "relieved" appearance.

Balrog, who was sitting right in front of Shuntaro, could naturally see Shuntaro's rude look.

But the Balrog pretended not to see it, and after clearing his throat, he said seriously:

"Now let's talk about the urgent task I just said."

"According to the reliable information just collected, the Renegade Nin who betrayed us in Shiranui some time ago is now in Edo."

"The famous Chunin witnessed that guy in Edo this morning."

"Rebellion?" Shuntaro raised his eyebrows, "Which rebellion is it? There are too many rebellions in Shiranui."

"It's the Jonin who defected a while ago." Balrog said coldly.

"Junin oh oh!"

Hearing Balrog's words, Shuntaro immediately remembered who it was.

"It's that guy"

Then he said in a meaningful tone.

"Shintaro, this task is entrusted to you."

Balrog looked at Shintaro.

"You lead a group of people to conduct searches in Edo from now on, be sure to find that guy!"

"Understood!" Shintaro replied loudly.

"When the two of you are active in Edo in the future, you should also pay more attention to that guy's face." Balrog turned his attention to Shun Taro and Ji Taro, "Once you find that guy, don't hesitate to capture him back. Or just kill them."

"Although that guy has some strength, he is definitely not an opponent of the three of you."

"understand!"

"clear."

Gokutaro's response was forceful.

Shintaro's response was weak.

"Matsudaira" is the old surname of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Shogunate. After the establishment of the Edo Shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu's direct blood lineage was named "Tokugawa", while other relatives still had the surname "Matsudaira".

Among all the pro-vassal names, except for Yu Sanjia and Yu Sanqing, they all have the surname "Songping".

Because of Shiqing Shilu, many bigwigs in the Edo shogunate have the surname Matsudaira, and they are all relatives of the general.

Because everyone is Songping, in order to distinguish them, when referring to a person with the surname Songping, his full name will be typed, or his first name will be typed directly.

Chapter 393 "The Imperial Trial" begins! [Explode 8400 words! 】

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"Lord Balrog." Shuntaro yawned, "Did you call us here just to tell us these things?"

"Since the task of catching traitorous ninja is given to Shintaro, wouldn't it be enough to just call Shintaro? Why call me and Jitaro?"

"If it's just to remind us to pay attention to that traitorous ninja in Edo in the future, then there is no need to call the two of us here too? It's fine for others to convey this trivial matter."

Shuntaro was just taking a nap.

Taking a leisurely and comfortable nap has always been one of Shuntaro's biggest hobbies in his daily life.

It is also because he likes to take a nap, so Shuntaro hates being woken up suddenly while taking a nap.

The Balrog just issued an emergency call, and Shuntaro was forced to wake up, which already made Shuntaro a little unhappy.

If the Balrog specially called them here to talk about some very important matters, that would be fine.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that the Balrog really just wants to talk about some trivial things that can be relayed by others.

This made Shuntaro already have a rather obvious emotion called "unhappiness" in his tone when he said those words just now.

As soon as Shuntaro finished speaking, the Balrog said in a low voice:

"I specially called you and Jitaro here, of course not just to convey this to you."

The Balrog turned his gaze back to Kyutaro.

"Gekutaro, there are still 7 days left, and the imperial trial will begin."

"How are you getting ready?"

"There is nothing wrong with it." Ji Taro replied without thinking.

Seeing Kyutaro's resolute expression and firm tone, Balrog nodded slightly.

"Don't relax. I've told you many times how important this imperial trial is to us now."

"If we can get the first place in the Imperial Examination and Military Examination, the general's impression of us will be greatly changed."

"Maybe it can also improve the old middle-aged man's impression of us."

After exhorting Kyutaro, Balrog turned his attention to Shuntaro again.

After seeing the hot-eyed women's kimono on Shuntaro, Balrog immediately frowned.

"Shuntaro, I called you here, just to ask you a good question."

"What's the matter with this dress on you?"

"This one?" Shuntaro tugged at the skirt of his upper body, "When I was wandering in Edo a few days ago, I found this dress was very beautiful, so I bought it and tried it on, and it turned out that it was quite comfortable to wear. Yes, so I continued to wear it."

Hearing Shuntaro's words, several black lines immediately appeared on Balrog's face.

"You are one of the Four Heavenly Kings in I don't know fire." The Balrog said in a deep voice, "How can you have such a ridiculous dress?"

"Sir Yanma, what does it matter?" Shuntaro shrugged, showing a fearless smile, "The ninjas in Shiranui will not lose their morale because I wear this outfit."

"Hmph." After being silent for a while, the Balrog snorted heavily, "Forget it, I'm too lazy to bother with you."

"That's all I have to say, you can all go back."

After Balrog issued the order to disband, Shuntaro, who had long been looking forward to returning early, stood up first.

After Shuntaro got up and left, Jitaro and Shintaro followed closely behind.

Because Shuntaro lived in a different direction from Jitaro and Shintaro, after leaving the Balrog's house, Shuntaro didn't even say hello, and directly parted ways with Jitaro and Shintaro, He strode on his way back to his house.

Ji Taro and Shintaro seem to have long been used to Shuntaro's indifferent behavior towards them, and ignored Shuntaro who didn't even say hello to them.

Shuntaro and the two of them live in a different direction, but Shintaro and Kyutaro live in the same direction.

So the two naturally walked side by side together.

The relationship between Ji Taro and Shintaro is not particularly good.

The reason is that the personalities of the two are not very compatible.

Shintaro is taciturn and meticulous in doing things.

Because he usually doesn't talk much and just keeps his head down, it's hard to guess what he usually thinks about.

Shintaro, who is meticulous in his work, is naturally the same as Jitaro, who likes wine and women, and can't pee in the same pot.

Although the relationship between the two is not very good, but in order to pass the boring time of walking, Ji Taro took the lead in talking to Shintaro:

"This imperial trial match is really troublesome. I really don't want to participate in such a troublesome thing."

Shintaro responded positively to Kyutaro's accusation.

"Besides you, there is no other person who is suitable for the imperial trial."

"You are the only one among the Four Heavenly Kings who has received a complete education in Sinology."

"The Four Books and Five Classics are better than you, and I can fight without you."

"Better than you can type, the Four Books and Five Classics are not as good as you."

"It's because I don't even have anyone who can replace me, so I find it troublesome." Ji Taro pouted, "Compared to such troublesome things, tasks like assassination are more suitable for me."

"Gekitaro, don't ruin this rare and good task."

Shintaro said in a calm tone.

"Lord Balrog attaches great importance to this imperial trial match. I don't think I need to say more. You all know what it means, right?"