Ii Naomasa understood that the general mentioned by Yukino Takada was not the ungrateful Ashikaga Yoshiaki who now lives in Nijo Imperial Palace, but the previous generation Ashikaga Yoshiteru.
She gritted her teeth.
"Don't make your own decisions, we are the Lord's subordinates and must obey his orders!
If you act recklessly, no one can protect you! "
Takada Yukino looked back at the room where Yoshiyin was and said slowly.
"My Lord is very sad. I haven't seen him look so weak for a long, long time.
Naomasa, I'm so sad. "
Takada Yukino's words were really arrogant and rude. But Ii Naomasa couldn't say anything to denounce her, he just sighed quietly.
"Anyway, I won't let you do anything wrong. I will report it to the Lord right now!"
Takada Yukino looked at Ii Naomasa who turned around to turn back and said.
"I'm different from you."
Naomasa Ii froze and did not look back.
"What do you mean?"
Looking at her back, Takada Yukino said.
"You are from a noble family and have a family business that needs to be revived. You have too many scruples and worries.
And I don't care about anything, I just want him to be well. As long as I am still alive, I will not tolerate anyone harming him.
I don't care if the master is angry or not, I don't care if he has a bright future, I don't even care if I can stay in the Shiba family.
I don't understand the big picture. I only know how to draw a sword and kill people. I only know that dead people don't talk nonsense anymore. All I know is that I will kill anyone who hurts him. "
In this life, Yukino experienced two bloody battles and total annihilation.
One time was when I was a child in Owari, watching the Shiba clan being exterminated. Once in Nijo Castle, all the retainers accompanying Ashikaga Yoshiteru were killed, but she was the only one who escaped with serious injuries.
Two narrow escapes made her deeply understand the power of death. There is nothing in this world that death cannot solve.
Anyone who spreads rumors and harbors ill intentions towards Sibo Yiyin will be killed. As long as enough people are killed, everything will be settled.
Like Owari, like Nijo Castle, who really cares about the dead? The living will only be in awe of the sharpness of the sword and choose to forget the misfortune of the dead.
After saying that, Takada Yukino raised her legs and walked out.
Naomasa Ii looked at the back of her resolutely leaving and couldn't help shouting.
"Ba Ge Ya Lu! Come back to me! You big idiot!"
She felt so envious that Takada Yukino had won the battle between the two of them these days.
Because Yukino's love is more pure.
———
Outside a wine shop in the castle town, drunkards who were talking nonsense were thrown out.
Lifting the curtain at the door, several luxuriously dressed Ji warriors walked out of it laughing and joking.
The male hotel owner on the side laughed dryly and complained in his heart.
In the past two days, the drunken women in the castle town liked to tease Oitaisho.
I don't know where they heard the rumors, but they insisted that the beautiful woman was inferior to the bad cousin on the veranda.
The shogunate said it was in charge, but sometimes they arrested people and sometimes released them, and there was no hard hand at all.
The sluts in the castle town even began to brag to each other. Anyone who had not been arrested by the shogunate security team and went to the palace would be embarrassed.
This was good, everyone spoke more energetically, lest the shogunate security team would not come to arrest her.
These people were also bastards. They got drunk in the bar and then took advantage of the Shogun Hime Samurai's opportunity to arrest people and escape from the drinking.
The male owner of the tavern had suffered heavy losses, but he didn't dare to say anything and was so worried.
He looked at the leading shogunate warrior and started to cry.
"Ms. Matsuda, you came to my place three times a day to check, and I can't even close my business."
The leader, Matsuda, is a descendant of the Matsuda family of the shogunate, and she has long been attracted to the male owner of this bar. It's just that the other person is close to him on the surface, but in reality he refuses and welcomes her, never giving her a chance to get started.
This time, Mr. Ise came forward and asked Mr. Gongfang to form a security team and let the ministers and heirs of various families come to the castle town to clean up those who spread rumors and cause trouble.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is a double act. The general who took office just now looked too ugly and wanted to use public opinion to force Oitaisho to give in.
The young warriors from each family didn't care so much. They took the opportunity to come out and teach the normally disrespectful castle townspeople a lesson.
Some people are looking for money, and some are lustful. The castle towns of Kyoto are prosperous and prosperous, and you can always find something that suits your needs.
No, Matsuda stared at this wine shop and ransacked it three times a day. Just because the male boss is handsome, he tries to get married with her.
The drunkards all laughed and didn't take it seriously. They were taken to the bar and wandered around, but they could avoid paying for the drinks. Why not do it.
The unlucky male boss was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. It looked like he didn't even want to sacrifice himself.
Matsuda said with a straight face.
"My lord the public has ordered us to strictly investigate the rumors in the castle town, and I will act impartially."
The male boss knew in his heart that if he didn't serve the tiger today, these bastards would definitely continue to torment him. The tavern was his hard work and the place where he settled down, and he really couldn't go on like this.
He gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, as if he had been bitten by a dog. He spat in his heart, with a charming smile on his face, and pressed his body against Matsuda's arm, shaking it again and again.
"Then you can't just focus on my family, right? I just hope that this wine shop can make some money for myself. If you keep doing this, I won't be able to survive."
Matsuda was so shaken by him that he easily picked up the male boss's legs and started to grab the lottery pills all the way up. The male boss stiffened, his eyes were red, he clenched his teeth and refused to move, letting her do what he wanted.
Matsuda showed a successful smile, and when the male boss gave in, he made a pun.
"No food? Then I will come and feed you tonight."
The male boss lowered his head and said nothing. Seeing that he acquiesced and did not refuse, Matsuda took out his hand and sniffed under his nose, and shouted with a smile.
"Let's go! Throw these madmen to the bar, and I'll treat everyone to a drink!"
Several shogunate warriors who came with her laughed tacitly. They all pulled the shogunate's tiger skin and decided to enjoy a few days in the castle town.
You help me solve my physical problems, and I help you solve your financial problems. It’s a win-win situation.
The male boss had a stiff face, knowing that today was destined to be a waste of life and drink. She sighed secretly, but what could she do? It was all about living.
The drunkards got up and left without the help of the Shogun Princess warriors. They were so drunk that they could not stand and staggered around. They didn't lose money either, they got away with the money for the drink.
At this moment, a warrior Ji appeared in front of a group of people.
The male boss took a closer look and found that he looked much prettier than Matsuda. If this warrior Ji wanted to have a night of love, he would be willing to do so. It's a pity that his face is cold, like an emotionless ice doll.
Matsuda frowned when he saw someone blocking the way.
"who are you?"
Without saying a word, the man walked up to the drunkard standing at the front. The drunkard was dizzy after drinking, and looked at the cold-faced Warrior Ji in front of him with a silly smile.
Suddenly, she felt even more dizzy, as if the world was hanging upside down, and then she saw her back.
When she was still wondering, how could a person look directly at his own back? The male boss’s screams rose from the ground.
"Killing people!!!"
Her head has already fallen to the ground.
———
Takada Yukino raised his hand and drew his sword, and with lightning speed, he chopped off the heads of these drunkards.
At this time, she is no longer the unskilled servant she was three years ago. In the past three years, she studied in the shogunate's sword room and devoted herself to practicing kendo without any distractions.
Although she missed the best time to learn because of her age, by focusing on one move, her sword drawing skills were as fast as lightning.
With a speed that is difficult for ordinary people to understand and breaks through the limits of the human body, Yukino Takada became a swordsman that made even Yagyu Sogan feel frightened.
At this time, before several shogunate warriors could react, she had already beheaded the drunken drunkards, and no one even resisted or escaped.
When the male boss cowered on the ground in fear and screamed, Yukino was carefully wiping the blade of the knife with a white towel.
Mikazuki Munechika was a famous sword left to her by the general to protect her lord, but she couldn't let it be contaminated by the bloodstains of these miscellaneous things and make the blade rusty.
Matsuda, who was standing next to him, finally reacted and shouted.
"Who are you! How dare you kill someone in front of us!"
The companion on the side recognized Takada Yukino, pulled Matsuda's sleeve, and whispered.
"It's Takada Battosai, don't mess with her."
A chill ran down Matsuda's spine. She carefully looked at the delicate-looking ice doll in front of her and took a breath of air.
Is she the legendary swordsman Takada Battousai who accompanied her ancestors in the deadly battle at Nijo Castle?
Remembering that the Takada family belonged to Shiba Bodai and that Takada Yukino was Shiba Yoshigan's favorite, Matsuda couldn't help but complain. Why was he so unlucky to bump into this god of death?
But she had to speak. Yukino Takada openly killed people in the castle town of Kyoto, right in front of her, the law enforcer.
If he remained silent and watched Takada Yukino leave, Matsuda would not be able to explain anything when he returned. If she brings shame on her family, her future will be completely ruined.
The position in the shogunate was originally that of nido and porridge, and she didn't want to ruin her future because of this matter.
Therefore, even though she was afraid, she still mustered up the courage to step forward and stop Takada who had wiped the blade of the sword and turned to leave.
"Takada-hime, you can't leave! If you kill someone on the street, you have to come back to the waiting room with me and give me an explanation!"
Matsuda thought shrewdly. As long as he brought Takada Yukino back to the palace, it would have nothing to do with him how the shogunate would negotiate with the Shiba family.
But Yukino Takada shook her head coldly and said.
"I don't have time, get out of the way."
Matsuda frowned.
"Takada-hime, please give the Matsuda family some respect. We will talk about it after we get to the waiting room."
In broad daylight, in full view of everyone, it was hard for Matsuda to step down. She was half forceful and half pleading. As long as she brought the person to the waiting room, she would have no responsibility. She didn't care what happened to Takada Yukino after that.
But Yukino Takada opened her mouth and said.
"Don't get in my way."
She bypassed Matsuda who was blocking the road and walked straight out. The crowd of onlookers subconsciously avoided and made way for them.
Matsuda was ignored by her and did not have the courage to use force. Her face was hot with embarrassment. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at the male boss who was still lying limp on the ground.
The male boss was giving her a disdainful sneer, as if to say, you will bully a poor man like me who is in public, you are a weakling who bullies the weak and is afraid of the strong.
Matsuda's self-esteem couldn't stand it anymore, and she lost control and shouted at Yukino Takada's back.
"Hey, there are some savages in the Shiba family who don't understand the rules, and they don't know how the Odaishu disciplines them!
Could it be true as the rumors say? Is it done in bed? Hahaha. "
Matsuda wanted to regain his face and blurted out in a moment of urgency. After she just said it, she felt a little regretful. It was too much.
Unfortunately, she didn't have the chance to think about redress. Takada Yukino turned around and looked at her, as if looking at a dead person.
Matsuda froze, like a mouse being stared at by a snake. She subconsciously wanted to draw the knife, but it was too late.
"Matsuda!"
Her partner shouted and watched in disbelief as she fell into a pool of blood. Takada Yukino turned around and left. This time, no one dared to stop him.
A member of the shogunate's security team died in a castle town in Kyoto, and the rumor spread completely.
———
When the news reached the Nijo Imperial Palace, Ashikaga Yoshiaki and Ise Sakyo, who were discussing their next move, were stunned at the same time.
Ashikaga Yoshiaki said in disbelief.
"Why is there such a thing?"
Ise Sadakya was overjoyed and said quickly.
"The Matsuda family has been loyal to the shogunate for generations, and this time they sent their descendants to work hard for the honor of the Odaisho. Unexpectedly, they would die tragically at the hands of Shiba's retainers.
Fanatic! How dare you kill members of the shogunate's security team in the castle town! Arrogant and domineering! Lawless! The Shiba family must give an explanation to the shogunate about this matter! "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki nodded and said.
"I will immediately send someone to the Grand Imperial Office and ask the Grand Imperial Office to give me an explanation.
Considering his reputation, I dispatched a security team to the castle town to investigate the rumors.
His retainers committed murder in the castle town, and even killed Samurai Hime, the security team member who tried to stop him. It was so crazy! "
Ise Sadakyu shook his head.
"No, Lord Gongfang, please directly order Yukino Takada to commit seppuku and apologize."
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was stunned and said.
"Is this... going to be too cheap for him?"
Ashikaga Yoshiaki wants to use this matter to put pressure on Yoshihiro Shiba. If Takada Yukino commits seppuku and apologizes, then the matter will be resolved, and there will be no way to continue to use the issue.
Ise Sadaoka smiled.
"Master Gongfang, you don't know something. This Takada Yukino is not an ordinary person.
The Shiba clan was exterminated in Owari Province, and the whole family, including all the family members who passed down the family lineage, were killed. The only ones left were the Takada sisters.
This Takada Yukino is the younger sister among the sisters. Ootaisuo is nostalgic for the past and his favor towards her is unusual.
At that time, the Imperial Palace rejected the adoration of the ancestors, the Asholisbo Convergence reached a deadlock, and rumors spread in the Imperial Palace.
Just because Takada Yukino killed someone to vent his anger, he was caught by the ancestors. The Grand Imperial Palace actually led troops to block the gate of the imperial palace and personally entered the palace to negotiate with the ancestors.
After that, the Grand Odaisuo agreed to become acquainted with the ancestors. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki said.
"Is there such a thing? Takada Yukino is so favored?"
Ise Sadao said proudly.
"Before Odaisho left Kanto, he entrusted Takada Yukino to the ancestor, who always kept her by his side and paid close attention to her.
Outsiders even said jealously that Ootaisho treated Takada Yukino as his daughter. This time, we got a good card. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki awakened to enlightenment.
"That's why you said you wanted Takada Yukino to commit suicide by committing seppuku."
Ise Sadakyo said as if he had a pearl of wisdom in his hand.
"Takada Yukino killed the shogunate samurai who maintained law and order in the castle town of Kyoto, so he had to commit seppuku.
Our demands are not too much, but if the Grand Royal Tai is unwilling, then a greater price must be paid. "
Ashikaga Yoshiaki's eyes flashed.
"You mean... it's impossible. The Shiba retainers will never agree."
Ise Sakyo sneered.
“At the beginning, Odaisho was willing to marry into the Ashikaga Shogun’s family for Takada Yukino.
So now, is he willing to compromise for Takada Yukino, or even remarry her?
Our Grand Imperial Palace is a wise and powerful man, and his will cannot be controlled by Shiba's retainers.
It's a pity that some husbands are too kind and soft-hearted. "
The two looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.
