I was a swordsman in ancient Japan

Ezodi is a collective name for the vast area including the future Hokkaido.

The land of Ezo in the Edo period was a veritable wild and smoky place.

The Edo shogunate has never established effective rule over Ezo.

Because it is the territory of the Ezos, this area is collectively called "Ezoland".

The so-called Ezo is the Ainu people of later generations.

In this era, there is no such thing as "Ainu". People in this era will call these aborigines living in the north as "Ezo".

The full name of the supreme ruler of the current shogunate is "General Zhengyi", or "Shogun" for short.

Although "General Conquest of Barbarians" is currently the title of the highest authority in Japan, in fact, before Japan entered the shogunate era, "General Conquest of Barbarians" was a senior military officer position established by the emperor to fight against the Eizo living in the north.

The "Yi" in "The Great General Zhengyi" refers to "Yinzo".

"Ezodi" at this time is actually no different from foreign countries.

And it's a very dangerous foreign country.

Although he didn't know much about the large island located in the northernmost part of Japan, Ogata had also heard some information related to Ezo.

For example, there are many bears and wolves in Ezo

For example, the Ezos living in the Ezo land are not easy to mess with

For example, the country of Lucia, that is, Tsarist Russia, is sending expeditions to Ezo land frequently recently. It seems that they want to get their hands on the land of Ezo. The Edo shogunate also had to station a large army on the northern border to guard against the country of Lucia.

"A-Machi, you're right, I also think it's better to get rid of the immortal poison in the body as soon as possible."

Ogata said softly.

"But ah"

Ogata changed the subject.

"Going to Ezo is not that easy." Ogata put on a half-joking tone, "Going from Kyoto to Edo, and from Edo to Ezo, the difficulty of the two is completely different. "

"So don't be impatient. Before we have made sufficient preparations and collected enough information about Ezodi, I think we should still"

Before Ogata could finish speaking, he suddenly stopped.

Because he suddenly remembered.

Looking back, he seems to have an apprentice who is working in a shop specializing in Ezo specialties

Chapter 434 Ogata and A-machi who became rich 【6000 words】

"Machi. Do you remember Kondo?"

"Of course I remember." Ah-Ming replied without thinking, "I just looked for him the day before yesterday."

Speaking of this, Ah-Ming's face showed a bit of helplessness.

"It took me a lot of effort the day before yesterday to convince Kondo-kun that you are really safe."

In order to avoid involving Kondo, Ogata has never told Kondo the real reason why he came to Edo.

So Kondo naturally didn't know that Ogata, who suddenly didn't come to participate in the "Gozen Trial" martial arts test, actually ran to deal with Shiranui.

From Kondo's point of view, Ogata just missed the martial arts test for no reason, and then disappeared.

In order to avoid worrying Kondo, after moving into this house 3 days ago to recuperate from his injuries, Obi reported the address of the Hokaze House to Acho, and asked Acho to go to the Hokaze House for him. Kondo, who was working part-time, reported that he was safe.

Tell Kondo that everything is fine for him now, but because of some incidents, he has to temporarily "disappear" for a period of time.

A-machi also knows Kondo, and also knows the relationship between Kondo and Ogata, so naturally he will not shirk this task.

On the second day after moving into the house, that is, the day before yesterday, A-machi followed the address Ogata gave him, and found the North Kaze House, and Kondo who was working there.

After A-Machi told Kondo that "Ogata is safe now, but because of some things, he has to be missing for a while", Kondo immediately asked A-Machi Ogata nervously what happened.

According to A-cho, it took her a lot of effort to finally fool Kondo and convince Kondo that Ogata is really safe now.

"The Hokazeya where Kondo is currently working is actually a shop that sells Ezo specialties."

Ogata continued.

"The owner of the North Wind House may know some information related to Ezo."

Hearing Ogata's words, Machi's eyes lit up.

"So that North Wind House is a store specializing in Ezo goods?"

"Didn't you just go to the North Wind House the day before yesterday and report to Kondo for me?" Ogata asked in a helpless tone, "Didn't you notice that the shelves of the North Wind House were full of weird Ezo goods?"

"I didn't enter the North Kaze House at the time." A-Ming said, "When I found the Kita Kaze House, Kondo-kun happened to be standing outside the shop door eating."

"I left after I reported my safety to Kondo-kun, so I never entered that shop."

Speaking of this, Ah-cho let out a sigh of relief, and said with emotion:

"I'm so lucky that someone I know works in a shop that specializes in Ezo products."

"Well, yes." Ogata also heaved a sigh of relief, "After my injury recovers better, I will visit Beifengya and meet Kondo by the way, let him know that I am really Safety"

"Going to Ezo seems to cost a lot of money." A-Machi muttered softly, "I need to buy enough thick winter clothes and enough dry food."

Before A-Machi finished speaking, Obi interrupted:

"About the money, you don't have to worry about it, Machi."

"Do you forget it?"

"I still have a lot of money to pay."

"A large sum of money?" A-Machi repeated what Ogata said just now with a puzzled face.

After pondering for a while, he finally remembered what Ogata said just now.

"Yeah, I almost forgot I still had that money."

next day

Edo, the place where Ogata and others recuperated

"Yitao Zhai, you said you have something very important to tell us." Lin asked Ogata who was sitting cross-legged in front of them, "Now that everyone has arrived, it's okay to say anything."

Ogata and the Huluya party headed by Lin gathered in the room where Mucun and Asai lived.

In order to take care of the seriously injured Mucun, Asai, and Shimada, Mamiya lived in the largest room of the house with Mucun, Asai, and Shimada.

Then Yuanyi lived in a room alone, next door to Kamiya and the others.

Rin, who also lived alone in a room, lived next door to Genichi.

Just now, Ogata suddenly came to the room where the four of Mamiya, Makimura, Asai, and Shimada lived.

As soon as he entered Mamiya's room, Oo conveniently asked Mamiya to call Lin and Yuanyi who lived in other rooms.

"Gamiya, can you call Miss Lin and Mr. Yuan over here? I have something very important to tell you." This is what Ogata said to Gamiya just now.

Although he didn't know what the "important matter" Ogata was talking about, but seeing Ogata's serious face when he said this, Mamiya didn't dare to neglect it.

Both Lin and Yuanyi had rooms next door, so Jiangong quickly brought Lin and the others over.

"Sorry, I took up your time because of my personal affairs." Ogata first apologized to Lin and the others in front of him, "I will try to make a long story short."

Ogata straightened up, cleared his throat, and said seriously:

"I plan to go to Ezo with A-Machi after the injury is almost healed and does not hinder my long journey."

"Ezodi?" Mucun was the first to exclaim.

Although the others didn't exclaim like Mucun did, they also showed more or less shock on their faces.

Lin raised her eyebrows, looked Ogata up and down several times with meaningful eyes, and said softly:

"Are you planning to go to the two doctors Xuanzheng and Xuanzhen?"

"That's right." Ogata nodded, "You all should know, right? The purple mark on my neck has grown bigger."

Ogata raised his hand to caress his left neck.

"I guess nine out of ten are due to the spread of the immortal poison in the body."

Last night, after learning that Ogata, who had suddenly passed out, woke up, Mucun, Asai, Shimada, especially Mucun, wanted to go together to see Ogata who finally woke up.

However, due to the severe injuries on his body, it was difficult to even walk, so he could only continue to lie down, waiting for Lin, Genichi, and Mamiya, who had gone to visit Ogata, to return.

After finally waiting for Lin and the others to come back, Lin and the others brought the sad news that "the immortal poison in Ogata's body may have spread" to Mucun, Asai, and Shimada.

So everyone present knew that the area of ​​the purple mark on Ogata's neck had grown larger.

"Brother Ogata, the reason why the purple mark on your neck has become bigger may not be because the immortal poison in your body has spread." Mucun hesitated, "Maybe it's because of other reasons."

"Whatever the reason, it is necessary for me to prepare for the worst."

Speaking of this, Ogata's tone was a little more helpless.

"If it's because of some other insignificant reason that the purple mark on my neck has become larger, that's naturally the best."

"But if it's really because the immortal poison in my body has spread, causing the purple mark on my neck to become bigger, then I can't ignore it."

"So I discussed it with Machi last night."

Gradually, a firm look appeared in Ogata's tone.

"When my injury is almost healed, I immediately set off for Ezo to look for the two doctors Xuanzheng and Xuanzhen."

"Are you and Machi-san just going to Ezo?" Lynn asked, "With all due respect, Ezo is huge. Finding two people in Ezo is like finding a needle in a haystack."

"I know." The firmness in Ogata's tone did not change, "But it's the only way to do it."

"It's better to go to Ezodi to find a needle in a haystack than to sit and do nothing."

"And it's not good to live here in Edo for too long now." When he said this, Ogata changed into a joking tone, "The shogunate may find out when the executioner Yidaosai also participated in the fight against Shiranui attack."

"So it is necessary to leave Edo before the shogunate knows who destroyed Shiranui."

"Regardless of whether the shogunate has the ability to find out who destroyed Shiranui, even if they find out, it will be how many months, or how many years later." Lin complained angrily.

Their previous attack on Shiranui could be described as a "lightning attack".

From the start of the attack to the departure of Ogata and others, a total of less than an hour has passed.

The reason is because the power of Datong is too strong.

Facing weapons of Otsuru's level, the ninjas in Shiranui fought bravely, but they were quickly defeated.

After defeating the ninjas in Shiranui with Ogata and others, the "Gu" ransacked Shiranui's treasury.

After dividing up the money stored in Shiranui's vault, the "Girls" also fled in all directions, escaping the hell that has tortured them for so many years.

The money from Shiranui's vault was enough for them to start a new life.

It was not until after the attack on Shiranui that the shogunate realized that something had happened to Shiranui.

Then, towards evening, officials were sent into Shiranui to investigate what happened.

At that time, Ogata, the others and the "Gu" had long since disappeared, and there was nothing left in Shiranui except for the dead bodies.

As far as Ogata and the others know, the shogunate is still investigating who attacked Shiranui.

Because when the officials of the shogunate arrived in Shiranui, there were no living people in Shiranui, and there were neither witnesses nor physical evidence.

So whether the shogunate can find out who destroyed Shiranui is a question.

Even if it can be found out, I am afraid it will take a lot of time.

That's why Lin complained about Ogata just now.

After complaining about Ogata's words angrily, Lin took a deep breath.

After slowly exhaling the breath inhaled into the chest, Lin said in a deep voice:

"I understand."

"You and Miss A-Ming are allies with our Calabash House."

"What do you plan to do in the future, we will not ask more questions, nor will we intervene."

Speaking of this, a faint smile appeared on Lin's face.

"Since you have made up your mind to leave for Ezo as quickly as possible, I can only wish you all the best of luck."

"If you need any help, you can ask them as much as you want."