I was a swordsman in ancient Japan

"It seems to hear the sound of swords colliding!"

"Quick! Go there and have a look!"

Hearing these shouts and these footsteps, Keitaro's face darkened.

After gritting his teeth, Keitaro yelled at Shuntaro:

"Can't stay anymore! Withdraw!"

After saying that, Keitaro took out a pill-like thing from his arms.After throwing it heavily on the ground, a puff of smoke immediately exploded.

The thick white smoke separated Ogata from Shuntaro and Keitaro.

The smoke was so thick that it instantly obscured Ogata's vision.

Ogata subconsciously wanted to pursue him, but he heard a series of "cracking" sounds.

It sounded like a piece of iron falling to the ground.

Hearing this voice, Ogata's pupils shrank slightly, and he stepped back with his feet that had already been raised.

Ogata recognized the sound of "哗啦啦".

It was the sound of Sa Ling being thrown to the ground.

Before heading to Edo, Machi built some new weapons at the Gourdya headquarters in Owari.

Among them is Sa Ling.

A-cho introduced Sa Ling to Ogata. According to A-cho, Sa Ling is a prop used by their ninjas when they retreat. Used with Smoke Bombs.

Use smoke bombs to obstruct the enemy's vision, so that the enemy can't see the ground clearly, then throw Sa Ling on the ground.

People who are not familiar with ninja tactics will often continue to rush forward through the smoke foolishly, and then get pierced by Sa Ling on the ground.

A-Ming also demonstrated the usage of Saling to Ogata.

At that time, when A-Ming was demonstrating how to use Sa Ling to Ogata, the sound of Sa Ling falling to the ground was exactly the same as the falling sound of "crack la la la" that Ogata heard just now.

Because the sight was obscured by the smoke, Ogata couldn't even see the ground under his feet clearly, so he stood where he was until the smoke cleared, and didn't dare to act rashly to avoid stepping on Sa Ling.

And after the sound of "hua la la la" falling, Ogata heard the sound of the window being opened.

After the smoke gradually cleared, Ogata could no longer see Shuntaro and Keitaro.

All I could see was an open window that had been closed on the opposite side.

Because Ogata was in the way, Keitaro gave up on escaping through the tunnel, and led Shuntaro to jump out of the window to escape from the temple, away from the officials who were about to be killed.

From in front of Ogata to the opened window, the path is full of Sa Ling shining with cold light.

Looking at Sa Ling with the sharp thorns facing upwards, Ogata couldn't help but twitched the corner of his mouth.

Fortunately, he reacted in time just now. After hearing the sound of Sa Ling being thrown on the ground, he stood where he was without moving before his vision became clear.

If he had chased after him recklessly just now, he might have had a few Sa Ling pierced on the soles of his feet now, and he would not be able to walk normally in the next few days.

Carefully avoiding these Sa Ling, after coming to the opened window, Oo looked out and couldn't see Shuntaro and Keitaro at all, probably fled somewhere.

da da da da da da

The footsteps outside the house became denser and closer.

In addition to footsteps, Ogata also heard the collision of some equipment.

Ogata was also familiar with the sound of these instruments colliding.

That was the sound of the big and small traps on the officials and messengers colliding together.

Ogata was tired of hearing this kind of voice in Kyoto before.

So just hearing the sound of the collision of the equipment, Ogata knew that the officials must have come.

Although he didn't know why an official came here in such a timely manner, Ogata knew that it was time for him to withdraw.

If the officials caught him, there would definitely be a lot of trouble coming to his door. Just interrogating him why he was here might last until dawn.

Ogata did not choose to jump out of the window.

Because he knew there was a better escape route here.

"Are you going back the same way?"

Ogata said softly in a helpless tone, while jumping back to the tunnel he just drilled out.

As soon as the tunnel entrance was covered, the officials rushed into the deserted temple in a swarm.

Looking at the empty temple, the officials looked at each other in blank dismay.

They clearly heard the sound of someone fighting here just now.

"Look! There are a lot of strange things on the ground!" An official pointed to those Sa Ling on the ground.

"Quick! Look around! I just heard someone fighting here!"

Ogata, who was hiding in the tunnel at this time, could clearly hear the movement outside the tunnel.

Ogata was not sure whether these officials could find the tunnel, so he decided to leave here quickly and return to the dilapidated cabin by the same route.

But before returning the same way, Ogata lowered his head and glanced at his palm.

The palm still retains the shock that was transmitted to his palm after receiving Shuntaro's slashes again and again.

"That's amazing." Ogata couldn't help muttering softly.

I don't know who is stronger after he and I are both fully fired.

This thought appeared in Ogata's mind as if it had a life of its own.

When Ogata just separated from Genichi

Edo, Yoshiwara

After arriving at the fire site, Genichi found Shirobei.

His cheeks and clothes were scorched black by the thick smoke of the flames. Shirobei, who was tied with a thick linen cloth on his left arm, was standing alone beside a house that had been burnt to charcoal, looking at the people in front of him. A private house that has become charred, I don't know what I am thinking.

"Shirobei." Genichi Genichi deliberately lowered his voice, calling Shirobei's name in a voice so deep that he couldn't hear his original tone.

After hearing someone calling him, Shiro Bingwei was taken aback for a moment, then quickly turned his head to follow the sound.

Because Genichi changed his voice and covered his face with a tengu mask, Shirobei didn't recognize Genichi immediately.

It wasn't until Yuanyi walked up to him, and he looked at Yuanyi for a long time, that he showed surprise.

"It is you."

Now that many of Genichi's enemies have come to Edo, this information was informed by Shirobei to Genichi.

Because of this, Shirobei was very careful not to call Genichi's name.After all, there are many people walking around here.

"I heard that there was a big fire here in Yoshihara, so I came to see you. I heard that your left arm was burned. Is there any serious problem?" Yuan Yi patted his left arm.

"It's just a small injury. I've finished taking the medicine. Just rest for a while."

After all, Shirobei turned his gaze back to the charred house in front of him.

After walking to Shirobei's side, Genichi glanced at the large group of coke that was once a house in front of him with Shirobei, and said softly:

"It's so miserable"

"That's right." Chief Guard Shirohe sighed, "It's too miserable. The statistical results have come out, and the specific property losses of 42 houses burned down are still being counted."

"Overnight, dozens of families were made homeless."

Genichi pursed his lips and turned his gaze.

Not far from him, a man and woman who seemed to be husband and wife knelt in front of the ruins of a dark wooden block, hugging each other and weeping.

There are many, many more similar pictures.

Many people who originally lived here were either silent or sobbing in front of the ruins of their respective homes.

Their homes were either destroyed by flames or forcibly demolished while trying to fight the fire.

Those whose homes were destroyed by fire generally do not receive compensation from the shogunate.

Occasionally token tokens might be given, but basically nothing has been given over the years.

The shogunate has also been very difficult these years, with all kinds of natural disasters and man-made disasters. Even those who want to compensate those whose homes were destroyed by the flames have more than enough energy.

"When I left the feudal clan at the age of 16 and started traveling around the world, I have seen such scenes many times."

Genichi murmured softly in a tone that sounded like he was talking to himself.

"Whether it's peace or war, the hardest ones will always be the common people."

"I miss you a bit." Shirobei smiled, "I almost forgot when was the last time you said such serious words."

"I've always been serious." Genichi responded in a half-joking tone.

"Master Shirobei!"

At this moment, an official came running towards Shiro Bingwei quickly.

"It has been counted how many houses have been demolished!"

"Well, very good." After Shirobei nodded lightly, he turned his head to look at Yuan Yi, "Thank you for coming to see me, I'm fine. I'm still busy now, so I can't entertain you properly. After time, let's talk about the old days together."

"Yeah." Yuan nodded, "Pay attention to rest, don't be exhausted."

"My body is still strong." Shirobei laughed.

Saying goodbye to Shirobei, Genichi turned and left.

I don't know if Ogata-kun is still at the Mimeya, or if he has already returned to the hotel

Genichi said secretly while walking slowly towards Yoshihara

Edo, outside Yoshiwara, Kasa tea house

"Bill, please."

After drinking a total of 5 bottles of sake, the one-eyed old man finally said something other than "have another bottle of sake".

This phrase is also the favorite phrase of every businessman.

The owner immediately greeted him with a smile on his face, and reported a number.

The one-eyed old man didn't talk too much nonsense, he just took out his wallet, gave enough money, and then took the bag of dried sweet potatoes he just bought, got up and walked out of the shop.

Genichi passed through the gate of Yoshihara, and boarded the avenue outside Yoshiwara, Fifty Kendo, which connected to the gate.

Almost at the same time, the one-eyed old man walked out of the weaving tea house beside Fifty Houses Road.

If you draw a straight line in the direction where the faces of the two people are facing, the straight line between the two people will just form a right angle.

An old man about his age walked out of the tea house not far away, and suddenly appeared in his field of vision. Yuan subconsciously glanced at the one-eyed old man.

It was this subconscious glance that made Yuan Yi's face hidden behind the mask appear full of astonishment and shock.

It was a face very familiar to Yuan Yi.

And it was the kind of face that would never be mistaken.

Because he was so stunned and shocked, Yuan Yi's steps subconsciously paused.

"Flaming Demon"

Yuan Yi murmured in a low voice, spit out the word, his tone was full of astonishment.

Yuan Yi saw the one-eyed old man, but the one-eyed old man didn't see Yuan Yi because of his vision.

After leaving the Masa tea house, the one-eyed old man turned his body without any hesitation and walked away from Yoshihara.

Looking at the one-eyed old man who had gone far away, Yuan Yi, after contemplating for a while, moved his feet again and followed

The one-eyed old man held a pack of dried sweet potatoes in his left hand, put his right thumb in the belt around his waist, hung his whole right hand on his waist, and walked forward slowly.

Yuan Yi followed closely behind the one-eyed old man the whole time.

The one-eyed old man looked like he was walking around aimlessly.

After walking on a quiet path without even the sound of insects, he finally stopped in his tracks.

then

"The guy who has been following me."