Yukino doesn’t care what her sister thinks, she stared at Kondo Isamu and said.
"I can see that you are all good swordsmen and have killed many people."
Kondo Isamu didn't know what Takada Yukino meant, but compared to Takada Haruno, who had a strong businessman aura, Takada Yukino, who was as sharp and direct as a sword, seemed to be more to her liking.
she laughed.
"In troubled times, either you kill or you are killed."
Xueno nodded and said.
"I want you to follow me and kill people."
Isamu Kondo asked.
"Where to go? Who to kill?"
Xueno said coldly.
"Kyoto, kill all those who spread rumors and slander the reputation of Odai."
Kondo Isamu felt something was wrong and glanced at Hijikata Toshizo beside him.
Hijikata Toizan has a soft smile on her face, and it is hard for anyone who meets her for the first time to believe that this swordsman who looks like a sunny girl is actually the most vicious counselor among the Mibu Wolf.
she asked.
"Takada Yukino-sama, you just said that you are no longer Shiba's retainer?"
Takada Yukino nodded.
"I killed someone in Kyoto and ran away from Shiba's family. Now I have no name or status."
Hijikata Toshizo frowned.
"Is it appropriate for you to do this?"
Takada Yukino said solemnly.
"Just because I'm not from the Shiba family, I can let go of everything and concentrate on killing, killing all those bastards.
Regardless of whether those bastards are commoners, Ji samurai, or shogunate samurai, if they slander the Odaisho, they will all be killed."
Takada Yukino's thoughts have always been firm and pure. She firmly believes that rumors stop with death. As long as enough people are killed, everyone can shut up.
If killing seven is not enough, then kill seventy or seven hundred. As long as you keep killing, the dead will no longer slander you, and the living will learn to shut up.
After she shed her identity as Shiba's retainer, she could kill people without any scruples, until no one inside or outside Kyoto dared to say a word or even think about it.
Although indiscriminate killing is despised by others, it is indeed useful. Yukino Takada does not care about her reputation and future. She just hopes that no one will dare to say that Yoshigoshi Shiba is a slut.
Toshizo Hijikata nodded to Isamu Kondo. Yukino Takada, the murderous swordsman, was more concise and clear than Harano Takada, who spoke like a negotiation and always left blurred boundaries.
Takada Haruno couldn't help but sigh, what kind of nonsense did Yukino say, and she still expects Miburou to accompany her to die? There is indeed something wrong with her brain.
General Okita coughed and said.
"Takada Yukino-sama, do you mean that we are fighting for the Odaisho as Fespo's retainers?"
Yukino glanced at her and said.
"Yes."
Isamu Kondo said.
"What can we get? Who can guarantee that our efforts will be rewarded?"
Xueno shook his head and said.
"I can not guarantee."
Her words suppressed the anger that Ren Shenglang had just raised, and he was instantly silenced.
Takada Harano couldn't help but want to moan. She had never encountered such a scene in her life.
I’m not sure, I don’t know, I have no status, no benefit, who will die with you, Yukino, you big fool!
Takada Yukino stared at Kondo Isamu and the others and said sincerely.
"I killed people from the shogunate and left the Shiba family. If you come back with me to kill people, you are a troublemaker in the eyes of the shogunate.
We need to kill many people, so that many people will be jealous of us, fear us, and even hang us. Moreover, we are not Spo's retainers, and the Spo family will not be responsible for endorsing our actions."
Kondo Isamu said in a deep voice.
"Then what are we? Bleeding and crying? Mr. Takada Yukino, there is no giving without expecting anything in return in this world.
Since you are no longer a subject of the Shiba family, under what name do you want to summon us and return to Kyoto?"
Takada Yukino said solemnly.
"In the name of supporting justice."
"..."
Everyone looked at Yukino Takada in shock, what is this? Justice?
Takada Yukino's eyes were shining.
"The Grand Odaisho is a descendant of the ancestors who has sacrificed a lot for the shogunate and the martial arts world.
The despicable people in Kyoto used rumors to slander the good reputation of Oitai, which is actually disloyal and unjust.
Those who are unjust will be punished by Heaven. If we act on behalf of Heaven, uphold righteousness, rectify the origins, and kill the traitors of the country, we can win the admiration of the martial arts in the world!"
Isamu Kondo swallowed and repeated.
"Are we voluntarily complaining about the injustice caused by the great emperor? Are we seeking justice and punishing the traitors of the country?"
Takada Yukino nodded fiercely and said.
"yes."
Takada Haruno was stunned beside her. She couldn't understand the way of communication between these swordsmen at all. Are these disgraced ronin worthy of talking about righteousness? Dare to be the first for the world? Sacrifice one's life for righteousness?
Let's be realistic, you are not the Wu family. Even if you are the Wu family, you will only make slogans after calculating your interests.
What about bargaining? What about exchange of benefits? These Mibu wolves will not follow Yukino to Kyoto just because of a righteous slogan, right?
Takada Harano, who thinks like a merchant, is completely unable to understand these swordsmen who despise themselves and ignore other people's lives. How can they face life and death so frankly?
The battle between swordsmen is often life with one sword and death with one sword. They are the ones who understand best the principle of finding wealth in danger.
Takada Yukino didn't hide his embarrassment at all, Kondo Isamu didn't put forward any price, and even Hijikata Toshizo, the strategist in Mibu Wolf, seemed to think it was okay.
All this went against Takada Harano's common sense, and instead made her confused. At this time, someone finally came out to object.
"I'm Qinghe Eight Niangs, I'm rude."
Isamu Kondo narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw her standing in line to speak.
"Qingheji, do you have something to say?"
Qinghe Ba Niang bowed.
"Kondo-hime, this matter is of great importance and should not be decided by you alone. You should ask all of us for our opinions."
As soon as this statement came out, as expected, several people among the Renshenglang nodded.
Hijikata Toshizo smiled.
"Qinghe-hime, we made it very clear when we left the village. When we go out, we must obey Kondo-hime's orders."
Qinghe Banniang sneered.
"Of course we are willing to obey Kondo-hime's orders, but this time is different.
Do you also understand? Lord Yukino Takada is going to take us to Beijing to fight against the shogunate!"
Everyone remained silent, and the atmosphere was a little strange.
Qinghe Ba Niang said to Kondo Isamu.
"We have already made a lot of money when we came out, so why go to Kyoto to take risks? This money is enough for us to go back to the village and live a good life for a while."
Kondo Isamu glanced at the calm Takada sisters, and was angry at Qinghe Banniang's sudden revolt. Qinghe Banniang was definitely not a sudden idea, she had already had the idea of taking the money and leaving.
She took the opportunity to raise the issue at this moment, which caught Isamu Kondo off guard, and Harano Takada saw the disharmony within the Mibu Wolf.
If today's matter cannot be clarified, it will not be a matter of not being able to go to Beijing, but it will shake Takada Haruno's trust in Miburou.
Kondo Isamu's pupils shrank, she glanced at Qinghe Banniang, and said to everyone in the hall.
"Who else supports Qinghe Banniang's idea? Let's talk about it together. We are all in the same adversity. Only by talking about it can we get together easily."
Qinghe Banniang took the opportunity to build momentum and said.
"Don't you all want to live a life of licking blood every day, with no guarantee of survival?
We have already made a lot of money. If anyone is willing to go back to the village with me and live a good life, please tell me, please!"
Qinghe Banniang walked out of the room and stood in the courtyard. Then, one after another, some people walked over and stood with her.
Isamu Kondo bowed to the Takada sisters.
"Two adults, I'm very sorry. We may need some time to discuss it first."
Takada Haruno is smiling but not smiling.
"Kondo-hime, it's so ugly."
Xueno nodded.
"I will return to Kyoto tomorrow."
After saying that, the two stood up and left, and the Rensheng wolves bowed to say goodbye.
After the Takada sisters left, Kondo Isamu glanced at Qinghe Banniang and said lightly.
"Today, everyone goes back to the house and thinks about it. We will discuss it tomorrow morning."
———
Back at the Shinsengumi station, Harano said angrily to Yukino.
"I obviously have a way to make them obey and go to Kyoto with you, but you insist on interrupting and talking nonsense.
Fortunately, now that the internal contradictions in Mibulang have been exposed, Kondo Isamu can no longer suppress the situation.
You're good, and you said you're going back to Kyoto tomorrow. What? Are you going to go back and die alone?"
No matter how harsh and sarcastic Yangno may be, she is still worried about her silly sister who makes people worry.
She paused and continued.
"If it doesn't work, give me a few days and I'll think of other ways."
Xueno shook his head and said.
"No need, twenty-four swordsmen are enough."
Yang Nai was stunned and asked.
"Where did the twenty-four masters of swordsmanship come from? Mibu Lang? There are more of them... huh?"
Yang Nai suddenly reacted, and the hair on his body stood up.
Yukino said calmly.
"Tonight, Isamu Kondo will take action."
Yang Na stared at his calm sister with wide eyes and said solemnly.
"Are you sure Kondo Isamu will kill all dissidents tonight? Maybe she will let those people leave? Maybe she will choose to stay in Sakai Port?
Yukino, you don't understand the art of trading. These ronin recognize money but not people.
What kind of righteousness are you talking to them about? It’s useless!”
Yukino looked at the somewhat panicked Yangno and said.
"Sister, you know how to do business, but you don't know how to be a swordsman.
Do you still remember? When I was in Owari, because I was young and ignorant, I came to provoke someone and was severely injured.
Do you know why the master of the kendo gym is so harsh on a half-year-old child? Because a swordsman never has a way out.
Swords are not spears, and a single swordsman cannot defeat an armored army. If you want to get ahead, you can only rely on swordsmanship competition.
Swords have no eyes, and the victory or defeat of a swordsmanship competition often depends on the life or death of a sword.
The winner will be appreciated by the superior, and his own swordsmanship will be prosperous. The loser will abandon the wilderness to feed the dogs, and the tradition will be lost.
Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Toshizo, and Okita Souji, they are all swordsmen who have killed people. You are right, they are a group of real evil wolves.
Wolves travel thousands of miles to eat meat, so they will not be satisfied with a few bones you throw out. I see desire in their eyes. They are eager to move up in class, but they can't find the threshold to break through.
I said, we are fighting for the Great Otai, fighting for great justice. They are willing to gamble with their lives, and risk everything for a glimmer of hope."
Haruno was a little unhappy when she heard this, but she had to admit that during the meeting just now, Yukino's aura was more in line with the three leaders of the Mibu Wolf.
Yukino spoke frankly, and the three of them asked a few simple questions, but in fact they were already determined to follow Yukino to Kyoto to seek death? These people don't take their own lives seriously, right?
Yukino looked at her sister who was turning pale and said.
"A true swordsman doesn't care about his own life, he only cares about whether his death is worthwhile. If the whole world knows about his death once, that is a great thing that can only be wished for.
Swordsmen are like cherry blossoms, they bloom and fade away suddenly.
Kondo Isamu is a real swordsman. She is in the prime of life and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. If you don’t go now, how long will you wait?
Tianzhu, what a beautiful word, she was already moved by it. If you live, you can get the wealth and honor you want in your life. If you die, you can be like a cherry blossom, which is tragic and beautiful."
Yang Na swallowed her saliva, it seemed that she really got to know the Mibu wolves she bribed today. They were really a group of crazy desperadoes.
She said tremblingly.
"Are you sure she would kill those friends she spends day and night with instead of letting them go?
It’s easy to get together and get together, so why do you want to do this?”
Yukino's eyes were cold and he said.
"Hijikata Toshizo said that they should set rules before they come out and obey Kondo Isamu's orders.
As the leader, if Kondo Isamu cannot restrain his men to stay, Mibu Wolf will cease to exist.
She wants to follow me to Beijing to do a huge and terrible thing that involves no life or death. How can she tolerate someone in the team who is half-hearted and always thinking about the way out?
I just calculated that there were twenty-four swordsmen in total who did not stand out in the atrium with the man named Qinghe.
I said I would leave tomorrow. Isamu Kondo had no time or interest to think of any countermeasures.
She is a swordsman, and she will use the simplest and most direct method to let you and me understand her determination, so that all the concubines under her command can unify their thoughts and have the same mind."
Yangno narrowed his eyes and completely agreed with Yukino's statement.
"Would you like to vote for me? Then tonight will be a bloody night."
———
It was night, and there was only one candle lit in the room. The candlelight shivered, and three people were reflected in it.
Isamu Kondo closed his eyes and rested his mind, kneeling and sitting still.
Hijikata Toisan's eyes flashed and he said softly.
"It's almost time."
Kondo Isamu opened his eyes and asked.
"Are you all ready?"
Hijikata Tosei nodded and said.
"I sent them some wine and asked a few people who are close to Qinghe and the others to get drunk with them."
Kondo Isamu glanced at her and said.
"Will the secret be revealed?"
Hijikata Toshizo smiled brightly, showing his white teeth.
"Aren't you still worried about me doing things?"
Kondo Isamu nodded and asked General Okita.
"Where are you?"
Okita Souji said softly with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
"Everything is ready. The seven people who took the lead to rush in put on the robes purchased with a lot of money, and the others were assigned two and a half long spears.
Now, I'm just waiting for your order."
Isamu Kondo nodded slightly, and she stood up suddenly, the wind on her sleeves extinguishing the light of the candle.
"Let's do it."
———
In the early morning, before the Takada sisters entered the courtyard rented by Miburou, Yangno couldn't help feeling nauseous.
Yukino glanced at her sister.
"Are you ok?"
Yang Na's face turned pale and he shook his head.
"I'm going back first. The smell of blood is so strong. I'm afraid I will spit it out in front of Isamu Kondo. That would be too shameful."
Yukino nodded, watched Yangno leave in a slightly embarrassed manner, and then walked up the steps to the front door.
She stretched out her hand and pushed. The door was unlocked and opened directly. The smell of blood in the courtyard hit her face.
The Mibu wolves headed by Isamu Kondo knelt on the floor and bowed deeply to Yukino Takada who came in. Isamu Kondo raised a tray with both hands, and on the tray was the head of Qinghe Ba Niang.
Takada Yukino looked at the house in front of her, as if she could see the corpses piled up inside, and she also seemed to see the castle town of Kyoto.
She couldn't help but smile, her eyes were pure and her joy was sincere.
Lord, please don’t be sad anymore, please don’t be sad anymore, I will make everyone shut up.