In the center of the Honmaru garden there is a cherry tree called Mannenzakura. Mannenzakura is like the landmark of Honmaru. It has existed since the beginning of Honmaru's establishment. With the passage of time and the changes in the spiritual power of the Shinsengumi belonging to Honmaru, the size of Mannenzakura will also change accordingly.

When the former Shinsengumi is in a good mood, many Fusogami will run to the foot of the Ten Thousand Years Cherry Blossoms, admiring the cherry blossom petals falling in the wind at a speed of five centimeters per second, while leisurely drinking tea and chatting, enjoying the rare comfort.

So when the government at that time brought a group of swordsmen to blockade Honmaru, Fukuzawa Sakura was sitting calmly under the Mannenzakura, sipping the newly bought tea with the Tachi Mikazuki Munechika and the Tachi Kogumumaru.

The sword-fighting team of the government of the time was well-trained and quickly formed an armed encirclement with Fukuzawa Sakura as the center.

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki, we suspect you are colluding with the current Shinsengumi of this Honmaru to murder the former Shinsengumi Utaha. Please come with us."

Fukuzawa Sakura gently put down the teacup and sighed helplessly.

"It's really a bummer to come here at this time. It seems that I have to wait until I come back to drink this cup of tea."

Mikazuki Munechika's beautiful eyes curved like a crescent moon and smiled:

"Hehehe... Then we will just wait for the apprentice Shinsengumi to return triumphantly."

Kogumaru closed his eyes, not paying any attention to the surroundings, and said with emotion:

"I'll prepare some better tea when the Apprentice Shinsengumi returns."

"Then I'll wait and see."

Fukuzawa Sakura stood up with a smile and raised her hands to indicate that she would not resist.

The leading Shinsengumi ordered the swordman behind him to lock Fukuzawa Sakura's hands, and then took Fukuzawa Sakura out of the Honmaru.

When all the people from the Time Government left, the Fusangshen hiding in the corners came out one by one.

Ichigo Ichijin walked out from behind the trunk of the Mannenzakura tree and looked worriedly in the direction where Fukuzawa Sakura left.

"Is the Apprentice Shinsengumi really alright?"

Hearing Ichigo Ichikin's words, Mikazuki Munechika laughed out loud.

"Hehehe... I guess the Shinsengumi-sama must have anticipated what will happen today."

On the other side, Fukuzawa Sakura walked calmly in the escort team of the Time Government and entered the building of the Time Government.

Just as Mikazuki Munechika said, Fukuzawa Sakura had already anticipated what happened today.

Although after Shi's death, Kitsunesuke did not show any abnormality, but instead actively helped the female student establish a contract with Honmaru and helped the female student become familiar with Honmaru as soon as possible.

But let’s use modern companies as an example.

Even if the boss is gone, as long as their jobs are still there, the employees don’t actually care how the boss is gone.

On the contrary, when a new boss takes office, the employees below will rush to show their loyalty and strive to get promotion and appreciation from the new boss, especially when the previous boss is not only stingy but also beats and scolds employees at any time. At this time, when the new boss takes office, the employees will naturally be overjoyed.

However, no matter what the employees think, the situation of Honmaru must be reported truthfully to the government of the time.

After all, Kitsunesuke is not a real "employee", it is just a shikigami that can regenerate with spiritual power at any time. Monitoring the Honmaru and reporting the situation is a mandatory requirement engraved in the magic.

Although Fukuzawa Sakura and the female student, as well as the related Fukuzawa God, all claimed that Shi voluntarily sacrificed herself to protect Fukuzawa Sakura and the female student when she encountered the censor.

However, the government of the time will still conduct necessary interrogations on Fukuzawa Sakura and the female student.

Fukuzawa Sakura was pushed into a small dark room. With the light coming in from the door, she saw a circle of surveillance cameras and speakers surrounding the ceiling.

The door behind him was closed, and the only light disappeared.

"Beep, beep--" the speaker in the room made a sound.

Fukuzawa Sakura groped her way to the wall in the dark, turned around, leaned against the wall, and closed her eyes.

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki is now conducting a routine interrogation regarding the death of the official Shinsengumi [Shi] on the battlefield of Aizu during the Meiji Restoration."

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki, were you present when the official Shinsengumi [Shi] died?"

"Yes."

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki, please describe the scene of the official Shinsengumi [Shi]'s death in as much detail as possible."

"At that time, the Time Travel Army had been completely annihilated by the accompanying Fusangshen, but for some reason, the Jianfeiweishi suddenly appeared. Shi ordered Ichiki Ichijin and Tsurumaru Kuninaga to lead us to a safe place, and the remaining four Fusangshen went to fight the enemy. However, the enemy had an advantage in sword numbers, and the Fusangshen who went to fight were defeated. In order to protect us, Shi volunteered to stay behind to cover the retreat, and let the Fusangshen lead us to retreat."

"Shinsen Apprentice Koyuki, why did the spiritual power of the accompanying Sangami change after returning to Honmaru?"

"After Shi died, in order to allow the Tsukumogami to maintain their human form to protect us, the trainee Shinsengumi who was with me volunteered to provide them with spiritual power. However, it seems that her spiritual power is higher than Shi's. Even the four Tsukumogami that were injured in the battle were healed by spiritual power. After they joined us, we worked together to defeat the Kanheiwashi before we could return to Honmaru."

"Shinsen Apprentice Koyuki, why would the official Shinsen Apprentice [Shi] save the Shinsen Apprentice?"

"What you said is true. Shi-sama is righteous and willing to protect the trainee Shinsengumi he personally selected. Why? Is the life of a trainee Shinsengumi not as noble as the life of a formal Shinsengumi?"

"..."

The broadcast paused for a moment, and soon the voice on the radio changed, and it seemed that someone else was speaking.

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki, what is your relationship with Apprentice Shinsengumi OO (female student)?"

"We are just classmates from the same class who happened to be assigned to the same Shinsengumi."

"Apprentice Shinsengumi Koyuki, why did Apprentice Shinsengumi OO (female student) point out that you killed the official Shinsengumi [Shi]?"

Fukuzawa Sakura remained calm in response to the temptation on the radio.

Fukuzawa Sakura knew that when the government of time sent people to take her away, they also took the female student away. The female student must be interrogated in a small dark room like herself, which is the easiest place for people to lose their psychological defenses. However, Fukuzawa Sakura did not really believe what was said on the radio. After all, Fukuzawa Sakura had already warned the female student -

"The Time Government will definitely send someone to interrogate you about the Kappa. If they tell you that I accused you of killing that Kappa, don't tell them all like a fool. After all, I prefer to expose your disguise and accuse you of killing your good friend rather than accusing you of killing the Kappa."

Now Fukuzawa Sakura listened to the question on the radio and pretended to be annoyed and said:

"Huh? She must be upset, why did she slander me! Master Qingtang, please understand, I am innocent~ I didn't do anything! It was obviously Master Shi who bravely protected us, why did she say that I killed Master Shi? This is damaging Master Shi's reputation! Is she jealous that I, as a man, am cuter than her~ There's nothing I can do, I'm just that cute~"

When Fukuzawa Sakura was explaining the cause of Shi's death, she also included some personal opinions.

"..."

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