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Chapter 538: Crossroads of the Maze (8)

Suzuki Sonoko told everyone that this was what the abbot told them.

Hearing this, Long Yuan nodded, with an expression of sudden enlightenment on his face, "Oh, so it was the abbot who said that. Then everyone come along."

Then, a gentle and familiar voice interrupted their conversation. It was the dancer who was playing rock-paper-scissors with Maori Kogoro. "Sorry to bother you."

Everyone turned around and saw Qian Heling standing there, looking at them with a smile.

Hattori Heiji was sharp-eyed and recognized her immediately, "Hey, aren't you the one from Miyagawa Town? I'm Hattori Heiji."

Chiga Ling also recognized Hattori Heiji and bowed quickly: "Thanks to you at that time."

Long Yuan looked at Hattori Heiji curiously, with a puzzled expression on his face, "Do you know her, Heiji?" Hattori Heiji smiled slightly and nodded.

Mao Lilan shook her head helplessly, with a hint of reproach in her eyes, "Really, you mess around when I'm not paying attention. What trouble have you gotten into again?"

Sakura Masao quickly tried to smooth things over with an apologetic smile on his face, "Ms. Xiaolan, please don't blame your father. I asked him to come. We have a difficult case and would like to ask this famous detective to help us with the reasoning."

Mizuo Harutarou also agreed, with an expectant look on his face, "Yes, we would like to ask Mr. Hattori to help us deduce the case of Genji Hotaru. I heard that he is very good at this."

The lady boss of Sakura House suddenly interrupted, "Speaking of the members of the Genji Hotaru, it seems that everyone has a copy of the Yoshitsune Ki. What secrets are hidden in this book?" Sakura Masazo touched the book on his waist with a proud expression on his face, "I have one too! It's a good book with many interesting stories in it. Right, old book owner?"

Suzuki Sonoko frowned, with a dissatisfied expression on her face, "Yes, but I don't like that book very much. It focuses too much on recording Benkei's deeds. It should be called "The Book of Benkei"."

Mizuo Harutarou was surprised when he heard this. "Oh? Although the name is 'Gikyouki', the content is indeed more focused on Benkei's deeds. This is indeed very interesting."

Maori Kogoro had a different opinion. He patted his chest with a confident smile on his face, "But I like it! Especially Benkei in Ataka is the best! I admire his wit and courage very much."

Mao Lilan asked curiously, "What is Ataka?" Sakura Masazo patiently explained with a gentle smile on his face, "It is a play in Noh. In order to escape Yoritomo's pursuit, Yoshitsune and his retainers disguised themselves as ascetic monks and wanted to pass through the Ataka checkpoint. The plot is very exciting."

He continued, "Just when Yoshitsune's disguise was about to be exposed, Benkei suddenly had an idea and hit Yoshitsune with the diamond stick. This action shocked everyone!"

"Why?" Ran Mori asked in surprise. Sakura Shozo smiled and continued, "To deceive the guards at the checkpoint! Because no one would have thought that the general would beat his lord. Then Yoshitsune and his party passed the checkpoint safely. Afterwards, Benkei cried and apologized to Yoshitsune, but Yoshitsune praised Benkei's wit. From then on, the relationship between the master and servant became deeper and became a legend."

Sakura Masao suddenly looked a little tired. He rubbed his temples with a tired expression on his face. "I'm sorry, I've been suffering from insomnia lately. I want to rest for a while in the room downstairs."

The lady boss of Sakura House said considerately, "You can go to the next room to rest." Sakura Masazo shook his head with a grateful expression on his face, "No, the room below will do. Then please wake me up at 9 o'clock. Everyone, please have fun."

Mao Lilan walked to the window and admired the scenery outside. She looked at the gurgling river and had an intoxicated expression on her face. "I can see the river. The scenery here is so beautiful."

Suzuki Sonoko pointed outside excitedly with an excited smile on her face, "It's the Kamogawa River! The cherry blossoms are so beautiful! We are so lucky to be able to enjoy such a beautiful scenery here."

Toyama Kazuha also echoed with an envious expression on her face, "Really. The cherry blossoms here are more beautiful than anywhere else."

Suzuki Sonoko held Ran Maori's hand with an expectant expression on her face, "Ran, come and have a look! It's very romantic to see cherry blossoms in pairs by the Kamogawa River, but it's also very special to see cherry blossoms across the Kiyomizu River that surrounds this building! We must enjoy this moment!"