In the early morning, under the leadership of Isamu Kondo and Toshizo Hijikata, everyone from the Natural Rise-Ryu Examination Hall rushed to Mibu Village not far from Kyoto.
"Miseiji Temple, this is our destination." Kondo Isamu pointed to a temple outside the village and said to the people behind him.
Rensheng Temple is a very large temple, but it was abandoned for unknown reasons.
"My two brothers have been waiting inside for a long time." Nagakura Shinpachi said with a little smile.
"Then let's go there quickly." Isamu Kondo led the group of people and continued moving forward.
...
In Mibuji Temple, the other samurai of the Natural Rishin-ryu were scattered.
This abandoned temple will serve as an activity base for a long time to come, and everyone needs to clean the temple first.
The remaining five people who were really in charge sat together in a room to discuss some matters.
"My name is Serizawa Kamo, and I practice the same Shinto shinpachi style as Nagakura Shinpachi. Please give me your advice." Serizawa Kamo showed a smile and bowed his head slightly.
"Xinjian Nishiki is also a Shinto Wu Nian style. Please give me your advice." Xinjian Nishiki also smiled and bowed his head.
"I heard your name from Shinpachi a long time ago, Mr. Serizawa." Although Kondo Isamu does not look as strong as Serizawa Shinmi, he is neither humble nor arrogant.
He is the big brother of Tennirishin-ryu, and he represents the face of Tennirishin-ryu.
"My Excellency, Isamu Kondo, Director of the Natural Rishin-ryu Original Examination Hall, please give me your advice."
"Hijikata Toshizo is a natural-minded person, please give me your advice." Hijikata Toshizo didn't want to say too much.
"I am Shannan Keisuke, Beichen Ittoryu, please...give me your advice." He is a link that connects everyone, and it is natural that he should appear here.
"The topic we gathered here to discuss is very clear." Isamu Kondo spoke first, his eyes sharp, "The ronin policy of gentle treatment issued by the shogunate is an opportunity that we all fancy. We are all for this opportunity to serve the country and save the country.
We just gathered here, everyone - you have no objections."
Everyone nodded.
"Having said that, there are countless ronai gathered around Kyoto, and there are even many organized groups. It is a bit difficult for us to stand out from them." Kondo Isamu raised the first problem.
"This is not a big problem." Serizawa Duck responded.
"I still have some connections. Although that guy Qinghe Hachiro proposed this plan, but as far as I know... he should have some other ulterior motives. After all, this person is a complete anti-foreigner.
group."
"Is that so...then, what is the gesture we need to make?"
Although Serizawa Kamo didn't say it explicitly, Kondo Isamu could tell that Serizawa Kamo had a way to bypass Hachiro Kiyokawa and directly contact higher-level people.
Since there is this method, all that needs to be done is to strengthen management and adopt a corresponding posture.
"We need to discuss this together." Toshizo Hijikata expressed his opinion, "The first thing we have to figure out is what they need."
"What they need is definitely more than just maintaining law and order." Shannan Keisuke looked at the two groups of people, "This is where the complexity of the security work lies. Having the power to arrest is certainly a piece of cake, but it is obviously also easy.
A hated character."
"Indeed..." Serizawa Kamo pinched his chin, "And now there is a mixed bag of good and bad people in Kyoto, and the political struggle among them... You all know, I don't need to say more about this."
"Actually, I don't think it's necessary to think so complicated. What we should show most is our strength and loyalty, nothing more." Isamu Kondo stretched out a finger, "At this important juncture, if you think too much,
It’s too complicated, and it might be self-defeating in the end.”
"There are ongoing battles within Kyoto. Even the generals and the emperor cannot stay out of it. What they want most is force." Isamu Kondo looked at everyone, "Force that can stabilize everything."
He pointed at himself, at Serizawa Duck, and outside the room.
"We are force."
"I understand." Serizawa Kamo was enlightened by Kondo Isamu, "If we want to influence the destiny of this country, we must first be prepared... to be influenced by this country.
"
"If that's the case, then the rest of the answers are pretty clear." Kondo Isamu looked at Serizawa and smiled.
Serizawa Kamo was not ambiguous, and directly connected with Kondo Isamu's words: "A violent organization needs a leader, how to decide..."
The two people's eyes met.
Maybe both of them are not the strongest in their respective genres, but they are definitely the most representative ones in their respective genres.
While being strong and tyrannical, he is also capable of having brains.
When two people like this meet together, the outcome is self-evident.
Both men wanted command.
...
Everyone gathered around.
Serizawa Kamo and Kondo Isamu looked at each other.
Suddenly, Isamu Kondo smiled.
"Having said that, I still have one person to thank."
"If it weren't for him, my progress wouldn't be so rapid."
"..." His eyes became serious, "Tian Rishin-ryu, Isamu Kondo."
"Shinto Muken-ryu, Serizawa Duck."
Zheng - draw the sword out of its sheath.
The battle is about to break out.
Natural Rishin-ryu emphasizes speed, while Shinto Muken-ryu emphasizes power.
When the knife came into contact, Kondo understood in just a moment - in terms of strength, he was far behind Serizawa Kamo.
but--
Kondo did not choose to fight hard, but turned around flexibly and moved Serizawa Kamo's sword forward. With this force, Kondo Isamu came behind Serizawa Kamo.
Thrust——
Ding!
Although Serizawa Duck is a little bulky, it is enough to handle this level of attack.
The fighting on the field became more and more intense.
Okita Rintaro asked Inoue Genzaburo: "Who do you think will win between Mr. Kondo and Mr. Serizawa?"
Inoue Genzaburo narrowed his eyes: "Because of the pressure brought by that guy Samura, Kondo has improved a lot compared to before. And I am also a disciple of Tenorishin-ryu, so I should support Mr. Kondo, but..."
"Mr. Serizawa, you are obviously stronger."
"Really?" Rintaro responded silently.
"But Kondo won't lose easily. The toughness of swordsmen at their level is far beyond imagination. Let's just wait and see the result."
Shinmi Nishiki, who was standing not far away, seemed to hear a familiar name.
He walked over.
"My name is Niimi Nishiki, please give me your advice."
"Genzaburo Inoue."
"Rintaro Okita."
"I just heard you guys mention Zuo Cun... Is it the Yuuki Zhan Zuo Cun?"
Rintaro and Inoue looked at each other: "Yes."
"Do you know each other?"
Inoue nodded: "We've known each other for many years. What's wrong?"