Isamu Kondo understood the truth, but she was really unwilling to do so.
As a member of the Natural Rishin-ryu clan, of course, I want to promote my own swordsmanship.
But the family fortune has been ruined, and I have become a wanderer. I work 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.
Times are unpredictable. If chaos breaks out in Kyoto one day and the Shiba family and the Ashikaga family are at odds, we will have a place to use.
The eldest son of Shogun Ashikaga is Yagyu Sonoki, and the Shiba family chief 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 had a chance to come forward. "
Isamu Kondo laughed dumbly and cursed with a smile.
“Nonsense, how is that 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 there be such a possibility as you mentioned?
If you want the two families 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 gaffe while drunk, and that his words had the intention of cursing Ashikaga Yoshiteru to death. 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, the new Yin-ryu style of Kendo Kamizumi Nobutsuna has flourished, making every sword school jealous. Especially the school taught by Tsukahara Buden was even more gnashing of teeth.
Compared to his swordsmanship skills, Tsukawarabu's belief in conveying real swords and spears was more beloved by swordsmen, while the bamboo sword advocated by Ueizumi Nobutsuna was despised as a coward who was afraid of death and was not the work of a swordsman.
But the reality is that after Kamiizumi Nobutsuna resigned from the shogun's swordsmanship training, his disciple Yagyu Soen took over. Xin Yinliu was valued by the generals because of two generations, and the martial arts families looked at him differently and pursued them one after another.
Yagyu Soen studied Shinin-ryu Kendo and created his own Yagyu Shinin-ryu. It is said that his daughter Yagyu Munenomi was also proficient in swordsmanship and her reputation spread far and wide. Both mother and daughter were called swordsmen.
Isamu Kondo's natural Rishin-ryu is a branch of the Katori Shinto-ryu taught by Tsukahara Fuden. They have all become ronin, how can they compare with Yagyu Shinin-ryu who is at the height of his power.
Hijikata Toisho's vision was just a daydream, and he just told it to comfort the clan.
The three of them are all masters of Natural Rishin-ryu, but as a clan member, Isamu Kondo is under greater pressure, 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 the nobles in Kyoto, who is not fighting desperately? If you slack off even a little bit, the 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, and even if we are stuck here, we must still strive to make progress.
As the saying goes, do your best and obey destiny. Since there is no other way, just 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, but I hope you two live a good life. "
Among the three, Okita Souji is the youngest and takes orders from his two sisters.
Kondo Isamu is the leader, cautious 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 Harano, and these actions were very heavy-handed. They were all ordered by Hijikata Toshizo. Kondo Isamu had to warn her to be careful.
After all, they are villains, wild warriors, 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 the end will be unpredictable.
Hijikata Toshizo looked at Isamu Kondo helplessly and said.
"Do we have a choice?
The Shiba Shinsengumi failed to frighten us at Sakai Port and 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 pack of wild wolves, and if we have no value, we are not worth raising.
Do you think we have a 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, a true direct descendant of the family governor, and Takada Haruno cannot touch her position.
If you have such dangerous thoughts, you will harm your sisters! "
Hijikata Tosei 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 working for 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 name and status and will be abandoned at any time.
Do you really expect chaos in Kyoto and the distrust of the Yagyu family to give us a chance to stand out?
Don’t you find it 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 isn't?
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 them and the dead?
We have nothing and no chance. Don’t you feel desperate?
Sometimes, if you take your dreams seriously and go for it, you don't have to think about it and feel sorry for yourself. "
She winked at Isamu Kondo, making the leader of the Mibu Wolf blush unconsciously, alluding to her frustration.
Indeed, 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 will enrich the present.
She rubbed her head and cursed.
"Just for a little bit of impossible hope, you insist on punishing the merchants hard, and the Renshenglang is regarded as a mad dog on the street.
I really can't stand you. I'll lead the team next time. Damn it, I'm going crazy too. "
The two looked at each other and smiled, all their grudges gone.
The three of them are all from the same sect and support each other in their daily lives. Although they are not biological sisters, they are better than biological sisters.
