A person in Japan, a sword that soars to immortality.

Chapter 160 A samurai should not be so frivolous

"Huh? Is it that amazing?"

Yukimura Chizuru stared at Hijikata Toshizo with a suspicious look in her eyes, her disbelief evident in them.

How could there be a samurai in this world more powerful than Lord Tsugikuni?

Back in her hometown of Satsuma, she had personally witnessed Lord Tsugikuni wield his sword and unleash a silver chain, countless tiny crescent moons slicing everything in sight into powder, and the exaggerated sword energy leaving wide marks on the mountainside.

It was precisely because of this ability that the Shimazu family treated Lord Tsugikuni as an honored guest, and in recent years, they even ordered Lord Tsugikuni's personal disciple, Saigo Takamori, to escort him to Edo.

However, I heard that Atsuhime's life was not very good. After marrying Tokugawa Iesada, she never even had sex and became a widow at a young age.

Thinking of Atsuhime's dignified and beautiful face (Miyazaki Aoi's appearance), Yukimura Chizuru felt a pang of heartache.

"Amazing? That's incredibly amazing!"

Okita Souji approached Yukimura Chizuru, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and said calmly.

cut~

"I still think Lord Jiguo is the most powerful."

After all, she's a girl and not good at arguing.

As Yukimura Chizuru muttered to herself with her head down, Kondo Isami raised an eyebrow and looked at his "male companion" thoughtfully, asking:

"Xuecun, do you still know Tsugukuni Iwakatsu?"

"I see. Then you must have come from Samoa."

what?

Seeing the other person's flustered expression, Kondo Isami smiled憨厚ly and waved his hand to indicate that the other person should not be nervous.

Despite his outwardly friendly demeanor, Kondo Isami was secretly pondering whether he should write a letter back to his master, asking him to investigate Yukimura Chizuru's background.

Thinking of his master, Kondo Isami's eyes revealed endless admiration, and as he looked at the distant imperial palace, his aura grew stronger and stronger.

Master, I will carry out your will and do everything in my power to complete the task you have assigned me.

Protect the general and find Lord Taiyi.

That's right. His and Hijikata Toshizo's mission, ostensibly, was to respond to the shogunate's call to form a ronin squad to protect Tokugawa Iemochi's safety in Kyoto.

But the real purpose is to establish a base in Kyoto, and then use this as an opportunity to find the true master of the sword, Yamada Asaemon Taichi.

Just now, Hijikata Toshizo gave a general account of how he controlled the sword, but he didn't tell Yukimura Chizuru some of the secrets.

As samurai trained by Kennoyu, whether it was Kondo Isami, Okita Souji, or Yamanami Keisuke and Todo Heisuke, they all remained silent about Kennoyu's affairs.

It cannot be said; it is the order from our masters. We cannot say it because no one would believe us if we did.

Because the Sword Mastery is home to true immortals!

The uncle who challenged them that day was named Yamada Asaemon Toko, and he was their senior martial uncle.

None of the warriors had any complaints about Shihe; on the contrary, they were all grateful.

It was through that "sale" that they came into contact with the true essence of martial arts, namely, true qi.

Kondo Isami's teacher was Hakumaru, who was said to have been the most powerful ninja in Sakura more than twenty years ago.

Hijikata Toshizo's master was Shugen, while Okita Souji's master was Yamada Asaemon Sakiri, a woman of great grace, elegance, and strength.

Legend has it that Master Zorche was actually the master of Taiichi, which is truly remarkable.

Besides meeting Huameiwan, he also met other members of Kennogo in the days that followed.

Including the celestial being who lives in the Takao Mountains of Hachioji-cho, whose every move exudes the demeanor of a deity.

These people, whoever they were, all looked on with reverence when they mentioned Taiyi. Of course, in the eyes of the celestial beings, there was also a trace of fear.

We're all family, why are you scared?

Kondo Isami still doesn't understand it.

But in his eyes, Kenjiro's strength was simply the strongest in the world.

Whether it was Huameiwan or Zuoqie and the others, their punches or sword swings were terrifying and incredibly powerful.

Splitting water and rocks are routine operations; flying through the air on a sword and shattering mountains with a single punch are what truly seem unbelievable.

Not to mention the celestial beings in Mount Taoi, whose methods are even more unpredictable, but there is one thing that Kondo Isami feels is not right.

That's the relationship between the celestial beings. It seems they don't have a good relationship with the Yamada family, but they are very close to the Sinful Clan led by their master, Hakumei-maru.

Overall, however, the entire Sword Guardian group held the Shogunate in contempt.

Yes, it means looking down on someone.

If it weren't for Lord Matsudaira Aoki, who had already retired and was enjoying his old age at home, personally writing a letter requesting Lord Sakiri to send True Qi Warriors to protect Tokugawa Iemochi, none of them would have come this time.

Although their strength was less than one ten-thousandth of their masters', they were still genuine Qi warriors.

It can unleash sword energy that is difficult to harm with ordinary swords and blades.

This ability, which is beyond the scope of normal human beings, has changed their mindset.

Imperial power? General?

None of them are as powerful as a single command from the Sword Masters.

"Sigh, so where exactly is Lord Taiichi? Does such a person really exist?"

As Kondo Isami thought about this, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Yamada Asaemon Taichi, once the greatest samurai in the land.

I heard his story when I was a child.

But every time I listen to these stories, it's along with the old myths about cherry blossoms.

To put it simply, Taiyi in the story is a god!

Can you believe that such a person actually exists, and that he is Lord Zocchi's husband?

Kondo Isami touched his chest and felt a neatly folded portrait in his arms. He then looked at Hijikata Toshizo.

Sensing that someone was paying attention to him, Hijikata Toshizo turned around and looked at the other person.

"Brother Kondo, is there something you need?"

"Oh, no, no, hahaha."

This is weird. Is it possible that Taiyi is even more handsome than Suisan?

Scratching his tousled hair, Kondo Isami suddenly realized that he seemed to have more questions than usual today.

But then, upon further reflection, the faces of the female figures, including Kenjiro, immediately appeared in his mind.

Zuoqie, Gang, Heyi, Axia...

hiss~

So many beautiful people, and they all like the same person. It seems that Lord Taiichi is truly an extraordinary man. I'm so envious!

Shaking his head and sighing, he continued with the procession along Vermilion Bird Avenue toward the palace.

Just then, Kondo Isami turned his head and suddenly saw a woman with dark skin, but a beautiful face and a full figure, wearing hunting clothes, following a palanquin and passing by the samurai procession.

Many samurai also noticed the beautiful woman at the shrine, and various whistles rang out.

The priest following behind the beautiful woman trotted up to her and bowed his head, saying:

"Lord Feng, these uncouth warriors won't disturb the leader, will they?"

Ah Feng shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said nonchalantly:

"No, the Lord is the embodiment of the sun, and his radiance will shine upon all people. He will not abandon his mercy towards them just because they are uncouth."

"The Lord is truly compassionate."

The priest bowed his head and stamped his feet, letting Afeng go first, followed by Xiao Bu.

Glancing to one side, through the curtain, Afeng seemed to see a man sitting in the sedan chair, who had remained expressionless for so many years, never eating or drinking, yet possessed immense strength, had helped her kill those who offended her several times, and always kept her warm.

Perhaps because we're together every day, I've absorbed his scent. Over the years, my appearance has remained largely unchanged, and my health has improved significantly.

And after discovering that this man could live without eating or drinking, she believed that he was the incarnation of a god and dared not touch him casually.

Taking this opportunity, he established a cult specifically for healing others.

The method is to let the patient get closer to this man; as long as they stay there for a few days, their illness will improve.

"Oh, when will you finally speak, when will you open your eyes and see me clearly...?"

Thinking of this, Afeng sighed, his eyes filled with sorrow.

But what she didn't know was that at that moment, Taiyi, who was sitting in the sedan chair with his eyes closed, seemed to sense something.

Although he didn't open his eyes, his ears twitched and his neck turned to one side, sensing something through the curtain.

At that moment, a strong wind suddenly blew up outside, and the culprit was none other than Kondo Isami.

"Hmph! You rude bastards!"

Cursing inwardly, and seeing these people's frivolous behavior towards the beautiful woman, Kondo Isami's aura surged, and then suddenly burst forth in all directions.

Call ~

A sudden gust of wind arose from the ground, instantly silencing the whistling.

Seeing the surprised and uncertain looks on everyone's faces, Kondo Isami nodded and watched the palanquin and the samurai procession gradually disappear into the distance.

Before he could turn around, a sinister voice suddenly rang out from ahead.

"Kondo Isami, what are you doing? Why are you threatening my brothers?"

The equally tall Serizawa Kamo stopped, turned his head, glanced at Kondo Isami behind him, and asked in an unfriendly tone.