"...That's what it looks like, Hijikata." Serizawa Kamo pointed at everyone present with his sword in his hand, "Whether it's Souji... or Saito...
...Or maybe the other members of the Shinsengumi have no ambitions, they are just a group of people who just follow orders and act."
"There is absolutely no consciousness of shouldering the responsibility of the country."
"It does not undermine the country's ideals at all."
"So of course there should be someone to guide them and guide them in the right direction."
His eyes stopped on Hijikata Toshizo: "Isn't that what you think? Hijikata?"
Hijikata Toshizo then replied: "I understand this, Mr. Serizawa..."
"But this is not your mission."
Serizawa Kamo sighed: "So the talks have collapsed... I'm quite optimistic about you, Hijikata, Shannan."
"But I didn't expect that you are also ignorant people. It's really difficult to deal with."
Shannan Keisuke's thumb slightly pushed the blade away from the scabbard: "Please... be aware, Mr. Serizawa."
Serizawa smiled and shook his head.
"Let me wake up?"
"It's time to wake up—"
"It's you!!!"
Snapped--
Harada Sanosuke also attacked. Serizawa blocked Harada's spear, kicked Harada in the abdomen, and then blocked the slashing Shannan Keisuke and Saito Kazuo with his backhand.
Okita stabbed from the side, and Serizawa moved his body slightly. Okita's knife did not hit the vital point, but only penetrated Serizawa's shoulder.
Serizawa didn't make a sound, he just lifted Okita up fiercely and threw him to the ground. He wanted to chop Okita Souji, but Souji dodged him.
Poof——
Sanosuke Harada directly stabbed Serizawa in the thigh with his spear.
Poof——
Shannan slashed Serizawa directly in the chest.
Poof——
Okita's and Saito's knives penetrated Serizawa's body from the front and back respectively.
"——Uh-poof-!!!"
Serizawa spat out a mouthful of blood.
Hijikata pointed the gun at Serizawa's head.
Serizawa stared at the muzzle of the gun and was speechless.
Well...it seems like you can't live freely anymore, Zuo Cun...
...Before you die, show a little smile...
...Forget it, I smiled so ugly...
Bang——
...
Officials of the anti-barbarian faction and the remnants of the opposition forces all headed towards the same destination after being expelled from Kyoto or fleeing from the pursuit of numerous feudal soldiers.
Choshu Domain.
After the August 18 coup, most of the anti-barbarian elements across the country gathered in the Choshu Domain.
Although Zuocun heard the news, he didn't take it to heart.
As he said before, repelling the foreigners is destined to fail, and it is impossible for Japan not to contact the outside world.
As November approached, before it started to snow, Samura, Izo and Soina finally arrived at the residence of Sakamoto Ryoma in Satsuma Domain.
"Samura, Izo, luckily you are okay." Ryoma looked at the two of them happily.
Miss Aaron's interest is in Souna.
"Long time no see, Shi Nai, hey hey." Miss Aaron pinched Shi Nai's face and giggled.
"Miss Aaron, if you hold it like this, your mouth will get bigger." Zhi Na wanted to break free from Miss Aaron's clutches.
Zuocun and Ryoma were already discussing the matter.
"What progress has the establishment of the sea rescue team reached?" Zuo Cun asked.
Ryoma shook his head: "It's not really established yet, but I already have channels to buy ships."
"That's good." Zuo Cun smiled, "As long as we have a boat."
If you don’t have a ship, build a hammer sea rescue team.
"By the way, besides you, there is another person coming here today." Ryoma moved a table out of the cabinet and took some tea sets, "Miss Aaron, can you help me make a cup of tea?"
"No problem!" Miss Aaron let go of Souna's face and went to make tea.
"That woman..." Yi Zang couldn't help but shudder as he remembered the time he was bullied by Miss Aaron.
Click.
A man pushed open the door of Sakamoto's house.
He looked at the pairs of shoes on the ground with a puzzled expression.
"Hmm? Are there any other guests today?"
"Hey Sakamoto, I'm here." The man opened the door and found that besides Sakamoto Ryoma, there were two other samurai.
"Ah, Takasugi, you're here." Ryoma greeted with a smile.
Zuo Cun and Yi Zang's eyes were focused on this man.
"Let me introduce you." After Takasugi Shinsaku sat on the last side of the table with a puzzled expression, Ryoma introduced to the two of them, "This is the one I mentioned to Samura before, Takasugi Shinsaku.
"
Shinsaku Takasugi nodded slightly with a humble smile.
"Takasugi, these two are Samura Anno and Okada Izo." Ryoma introduced Samura and Izo to Takasugi Shinsaku, "Okada has been carrying out activities within the Kinou Party in Kyoto, and this
Anno Samura has been responsible for liaison between me and Mr. Takeichi Zuishan in Kyoto, as well as other activities in Kyoto."
"I have long admired you, Lord Takasugi." Zuo Cun smiled and nodded to Takasugi Shinsaku.
"I have admired you for a long time." Yizang also followed Zuo Cun's example.
"Are you the Samura Anno who killed the ghost?" Takasugi Shinsaku looked at Anno Samura with an interested look.
Zuo Cun's face stiffened for a moment, and he nodded while sighing: "The Ten Hidden Ghost chose to leave on his own, but I announced to the outside world that I was the one who killed the Ten Hidden Ghost."
When someone hears Zuomura Annuo's name, he has to ask him if he has ever killed a ghost before, and he becomes numb.
"Huh? Is that so? In other words, monsters really exist." Takasugi Shinsaku looked a little frivolous.
"Let's talk about business first, we can talk about these things later." Ryoma clapped his hands, "I brought everyone together mainly to talk about my ideas, but since Takasugi is here, I also want to talk about something related to Takasugi-kun.
Something."
Ryoma cleared his throat: "I have recruited some people who want to break away from the feudal clan, and I want to form an association group."
"The association is a trading company. It aims to find a place for those who want to break away from the feudal feudal clan, and also to pave the way for greater actions in the future."
Zuo Cun nodded, these things he and Ryoma had already discussed.
"Of course, this trading company also has a certain relationship with Mr. Takasugi." Ryoma pointed his finger, "Mr. Takasugi now controls the military in Choshu, and our trading company can provide logistics for the army controlled by Mr. Takasugi, and
Material subsidies.”
"Thank you, Sakamoto." Takasugi Shinsaku smiled and waved.
Zuo Cun frowned: "Takasugi-kun? Before that, I have a question to ask you."
"... Your Choshu Domain has gathered so many people with lofty ideals to resist the barbarians. As the controller of military power, what is Takasugi-kun's view on resisting the barbarians?"
Zuocun's eyes narrowed.
"Tell me about it, Takasugi-kun." Ryoma said with a smile.