Kondo Isamu understands the truth, but she is really unwilling to do so.
As a member of the Natural Rishin-ryu clan, of course I want to promote my own style of swordsmanship.
But the family fortune has been ruined, and I have become a wanderer, running around and working like a lost dog. What can I do if I have ambitions in my heart?
Seeing her sad expression, Hijikata Toshizo comforted her.
“Actually, there are opportunities.
The world is in turmoil. If one day chaos breaks out in Kyoto and the Shiba family and the Ashikaga family are at odds, we will have a role to play.
The eldest son of Shogun Ashikaga is Yagyu Sonoki, and the head of the Shiba family is Yagyu Sonoki. The two mothers and daughters are at odds with each other. Will the governors of both families trust them?
At that time, we will have a chance to make a difference."
Isamu Kondo stopped laughing and cursed with a smile.
"Nonsense, how is this possible?
There are rumors outside that Ashikaga General has been engaged to Shiba Kenshin, and they will get married soon when he comes back.
The two of them are a perfect match, and a marriage and alliance is just around the corner. How could the possibility you mentioned exist?
If the two families want to fall out, it will only happen if the general is away and the new Lord Gongfang doesn't like the Sibo family.
Bah, bah, bah, what nonsense am I talking about."
Isamu Kondo knew that he had made a mistake while drunk, and that he had cursed Ashikaga Yoshiteru to die. It would be a serious crime of disrespect to spread the word.
Hijikata Toshizo said indifferently.
"Nothing can happen in troubled times. Don't worry, there are just three of us sisters here. It's okay to speak freely."
Isamu Kondo still disagrees, this possibility is almost non-existent.
In recent years, kendo has been greatly promoted by the new Yin style of Kamizumi Nobutsuna, which has made various sword schools jealous. Especially the school taught by Tsukahara Fuden is even more gnashing of teeth.
Compared with his swordsmanship, Tsukawarabu's belief in authentic swords and spears was more beloved by swordsmen, while the bamboo sword advocated by Kamiizumi Nobutsuna was despised as cowardly and fearful of death, which was not the work of swordsmen.
But the reality is that after Kamiizumi Nobutsuna resigned from the shogun's swordsmanship training, his disciple Yagyu Soen took over. The Shinin-ryu was valued by the shogun for two generations, and each samurai family looked at him differently and pursued him one after another.
Yagyu Munegen studied Shinin-ryu Kendo and created his own Yagyu Shinin-ryu. His daughter Yagyu Muneki was also said to be proficient in swordsmanship and her reputation spread far and wide. Both mother and daughter were called swordsmen.
Kondo Isamu's natural Rishin-ryu is a branch of the Katori Shinto-ryu passed down by Tsukahara Fuden. They have all become ronin, so how can they be compared with the Yagyu Shinin-ryu that is at its peak.
Hijikata Toisho's long-term vision was just a daydream, and he only told it to comfort the clan.
The three of them are all masters of Natural Rishin-ryu, but Isamu Kondo is under greater pressure as a clan member, and she has the responsibility to continue this kendo.
The harshness between kendo schools is not much easier than that of martial arts.
Fighting with swords in the local area to open a dojo, or seeking the recognition of nobles in Kyoto, which one is not fighting for with all your strength? If you slack off a little, your inheritance will be broken.
Isamu Kondo sighed, took a sip of wine, and shook his head in silence.
Hijikata Toshizo saw that she was in a bad mood and said.
"We are all disciples of the Natural Rishin-ryu. Even if we are stuck here, we still want to make progress.
As the saying goes, do your best and obey fate. Since there is no other way, then do your own thing and wait for an opportunity to appear. "
Kondo Isamu glanced at Souji Okita, who was a few years younger than them and still looked immature, and said to Toshizo Hijikata.
"I understand what you mean, setbacks will not dampen my fighting spirit.
It's just that you have to be more restrained in your actions. It's my responsibility to continue the natural flow of emotions, but I hope you two live a good life."
Among the three, Okita Souji is the youngest and takes orders from his two sisters.
Isamu Kondo is the leader, he is careful and considerate of the overall situation.
Although Hijikata Toshizo looks shy and gentle, he is the most resourceful and ruthless character with the most vicious methods.
Miburou was working for Takada Haruno, and these actions were very heavy-handed. They were all ordered by Tobi Hijikata, and Kondo Isamu had to warn her to be careful.
After all, they are villains, wild samurai, and ronin.
Working as a helper under the name of the Shinsengumi has no status. If something goes wrong, he will be thrown out and take the blame, and his fate will be unpredictable.
Hijikata Toshizo looked at Isamu Kondo helplessly and said.
"Do we have a choice?
The Shiba Shinsengumi was unable to intimidate us at Sakai Port, so they asked us to do something. The first reason is that the number of people is indeed too small, and the second reason is that Yuigahama Yui's methods are too soft.
If we are as weak as her, why should Takada Yono reuse us?
Yuigahama Yui is the Shiba family's dog, and she has the right to be weak. We are a group of wild wolves, and if we have no value, we are not worth raising.
Do you think we have any choice?"
Kondo Isamu sighed and she said.
"So, you want to perform to replace Yuigahama Yui as the leader of the Shinsengumi?
Let me warn you, she is from Shiba Tongxinzhong and is a true direct descendant of the family governor. Even Takada Haruno cannot touch her position.
If you have such dangerous thoughts, you will harm the sisters!"
Hijikata Toshizo shook his head and said.
"It's not me, it's you who became the leader of the Shinsengumi, and you are the one we recognize as the eldest sister.
I found out clearly that Yuigahama Yui was ostracized by her colleagues, so she was kicked out to work in Sakai Port in despair.
Do you think, if he is a direct descendant of the family governor Nozhong, how could he be reduced to helping Shang Fengxing?
Takada Haruno is different. Although she is just a merchant, the Takada family is the only generational retainer of the Shiba family, and her sister is the head of the family!
If we can get her appreciation and suppress Yuigahama Yui, then we will have a chance to fight!"
Kondo Isamu looked at her and said solemnly.
"You said it yourself, Takata Yono is just using us, we have no reputation and no status and will be abandoned at any time.
Do you really expect the chaos in Kyoto and the distrust of the Yagyu family to give us a chance to stand out?
Don’t you think it’s ridiculous that your own words are inconsistent?”
Hijikata Toshizo smiled, took a deep sip of wine, and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
"Who says it's not?
But people always have something to think about when they are alive, and they have to have a goal to work towards. Otherwise, what is the difference between a dead person and a dead person?
We have nothing and no chance. Don’t you feel desperate?
Sometimes, if you take your dreams seriously and fight for them, you don’t have to think about them and feel sorry for yourself.”
She winked at Isamu Kondo, causing the leader of the Mibu Wolf to blush unconsciously, hinting at her frustration.
It is true, the chance is slim to none, but it is better than living in chaos all day long. Even if there is no future, at least it enriches the present.
She rubbed her head and cursed.
"Just for a little bit of impossible hope, you insisted on severely punishing the merchants, and the Renshenglang was regarded as a mad dog on the street.
I really can’t stand you. I will lead the team next time. Damn it, I’m going crazy too.”
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and all their grudges were gone.
The three of them are all from the same family and support each other in their daily lives. Although they are not full sisters, they are better than full sisters.